Spike's GTG #2

[leeha]

Leeha,

Are you bringing the Skil 1690 to Spike's? My neighbor may come down and would like to make a cut or two.

Steve

I'm not to sure on what saws to bring.
But i will give it some thought.


Lee

 

[PB]

What are the best campgrounds near the area?

 

[J.Walker]

Was talking to Kyle from the Edge and Engine last Saturday at a chainsaw race race. I get the impression that he would really like to make the trip to Spikes GTG. Maybe we should PM him a invite. Draw him out to make a post here....

BTY Kyle was racing his 5100 against my 346. I'm not sure who was faster? All's I know is someone else had the fastest time.
I did see Kyle get a payout envelope for the two man crosscut saw race!

 

[woodgrenade]

What are the best campgrounds near the area?

If you are camping in a tent,
Try this link. http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/45241.html

It is probably 15 min or so from his shop. I'm sure Spike knows closer campgrounds though. Or you can navigate the DEC's website to find one that is more to your liking.

If you have a motorhome or trailer and are looking for a campsite I don't know where the best place to stay would be.

 

[J.Walker]

Maybe BloodOnTheIce will showup with a new Stihl 362......

 

[SawTroll]

..... BTY Kyle was racing his 5100 against my 346. I'm not sure who was faster? .....

Who really cares about minute differences in cutting speed - there are other factors that clearly make the 346xp the better saw anyway....

 

[BloodOnTheIce]

Maybe BloodOnTheIce will showup with a new Stihl 362......

Ordered it this morning.

 

[spike60]

What are the best campgrounds near the area?

There are 3 campgrouinds within 10-15 minutes from the store.

Phoenicia Black Bear CG; 845-688-7405
www.phoeniciacampground.com

Uncle Pete's CG; 845-688-6000

Sleepy Hollow CG; 845-688-5471

My recomendation would be the Black Bear. More of the party campground. If a bunch of people are going to camp there, maybe I'll get a site myself. The owner told me a great story concerning that place. Seems a group of women that worked for a fashion designer in NYC came up for a weekend of camping "upstate" as they call it. The girls got into the wine and got sort of a contest going between them. Don't think any of them slept in their own tents that night. He said, "Boy, I wish I owned a campground when I was in my 20's!"

(So, I guess nobody is going to be calling the other two, huh?)

I called him up and let him know that we are having an event that weekend, so he will try to group everyone near each other. So, if you call to make reservations, mention the Ashokan Turf and Timber sawdust day. His name is George, and he's a real cool guy. He said he'll keep ya all drunk and tied up in the same place.

In case your wondering, he runs a Jonny 2159 and an old Husky 61 white top. He probably wouldn't object to any sober guys cutting up some firewood for him. LOL

 

[spike60]

If you are camping in a tent,
Try this link. http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/45241.html

It is probably 15 min or so from his shop. I'm sure Spike knows closer campgrounds though. Or you can navigate the DEC's website to find one that is more to your liking.

If you have a motorhome or trailer and are looking for a campsite I don't know where the best place to stay would be.

This place is a good ways away. On state land, and very secluded. It's a cool road through there though. Known as "the notch" it threads itself between two mountains. Couple of nice waterfalls. It's a decent shortcut for those who know it. Can be a bit scary in bad weather. No guard rails, and there are a few places where it would be real nice to have them. The plow trucks even get stuck up there. After a heavy winter, the snow lays up in that notch into June.

 

[PB]

Thanks for the info Spike. I think Cantdog and I will be at one of the sites you recommended. Hopefully we can get a group together to camp out, lots of beer should be flowing.

 

[woodgrenade]

This place is a good ways away. On state land, and very secluded. It's a cool road through there though. Known as "the notch" it threads itself between two mountains. Couple of nice waterfalls. It's a decent shortcut for those who know it. Can be a bit scary in bad weather. No guard rails, and there are a few places where it would be real nice to have them. The plow trucks even get stuck up there. After a heavy winter, the snow lays up in that notch into June.

I figured that someone with the screenname Plantbiologist would want to be amongst the trees! :hmm3grin2orange:

 

[SawTroll]

Thanks for the info Spike. I think Cantdog and I will be at one of the sites you recommended. Hopefully we can get a group together to camp out, lots of beer should be flowing.

When will you be up and sawing the next day then? :biggrinbounce2:

 

[leeha]

Spike, Roughly how far are you from the
Mass pike and whats a good time to arrive.


Lee

 

[PB]

I figured that someone with the screenname Plantbiologist would want to be amongst the trees! :hmm3grin2orange:

You know it, going to be in the middle of nowhere this weekend.

When will you be up and sawing the next day then? :biggrinbounce2:

Early enough.

Spike, Roughly how far are you from the
Mass pike and whats a good time to arrive.


Lee

If I remember right, it is just a little over an hour from the Mass/NY border on I-90. Spike correct me if I am wrong.

 

[spike60]

Spike, Roughly how far are you from the
Mass pike and whats a good time to arrive.


Lee

Right about an hour. Things ought to be winding up around 10:00.


For you camping guys, are you thinking night before, night of, or both? I suppose that some may be thinking two nights and some just one. How many campers does it look like we will have?

 

[PB]

Right about an hour. Things ought to be winding up around 10:00.


For you camping guys, are you thinking night before, night of, or both? I suppose that some may be thinking two nights and some just one. How many campers does it look like we will have?

I think cantdog and myself will be there fri and sat nights. We have to set out the final plans on what campground and arrival times, but it is looking like the black bear campground is where we will be.

 

[WoodChuck'r]

I'll be camping at Black Bear. I'll (for certain) be there Friday night. I may stay Saturday, it all depends on how thrilled I'll be about driving home for 5hrs that evening....

 

[SawTroll]

I'll be camping at Black Bear. I'll (for certain) be there Friday night. I may stay Saturday, it all depends on how thrilled I'll be about driving home for 5hrs that evening....

I am sure you won't, so just plan to stay!

 

[PB]

I'll be camping at Black Bear. I'll (for certain) be there Friday night. I may stay Saturday, it all depends on how thrilled I'll be about driving home for 5hrs that evening....

Yeah, know what you are talking about. 7 hour drive here, and I originally contemplated the drive back but even if we leave there at 2 we won't be back until at least midnight. That's only 4 hours of chainsaw fun, can't hurry that!

It will be good to meet you, and throw back some beer.

 

[PB]

Bump.

Looking forward to it.