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Post by Tom on Apr 5, 2009 21:08:20 GMT -5
hay hank tom calling,. I the truck parta i had will not work sorry
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Post by Tom on Apr 5, 2009 21:16:44 GMT -5
Tom Bundy or The WOODMANS. HAD A GREAT DAY AT THE FAIRE... With out the fans.. I like the feel of friendship.. SEE YOU NEXT WEEK!!!
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Post by Britny Ylisaari on Apr 6, 2009 7:10:29 GMT -5
You want to let me lose unsupervised with a chainsaw? Can I watch? Please??!!!? You can even help if you want to.
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Post by Dillasandra on Apr 6, 2009 12:31:11 GMT -5
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Post by Dillasandra on Apr 6, 2009 12:53:54 GMT -5
Those of you who like myself are having difficulty walking to to injuries or advancing age will be pleased with some new improvements coming to GLMF this year. We are discussing building a series of trebuchets at various places around the fair. So, for example you finish watching the joust and you only have a few moments to get to the chess board stage for the combat chess match you simply walk to the nearest trebuchet and they will fling you to your destination with the utmost speed. Larry has yet to procure enough nets for the landing areas, but I'm sure those details will be worked out in due time. It should be quite a sight watching people fly over the tree top screaming at the top of their lungs because they are so happy they no longer have to walk At the close of faire instead of having that long walk back to your car while burdened down with all the "Plunder" you procured throughout the day, the trebuchet will simply launch you into the lake near the parking area. NOTE: Those of you wishing to partake of this service should probably bring a swim suit and a water proof plastic bag into which you can place your costume and other items. On the other hand if it was a really muddy day at faire you can opt to wear what you have on as a quick splashdown in the lake should rinse you off nicely. ;D It's going to be a wonderful year at faire, I just know it. HANK. HANK, I COULD NOT BE MORE THRILLED WITH THIS PROJECT. AS YOU KNOW, I AM ONE OF THOSE PEOPLE WHO HAS TROUBLE GETTING AROUND AND AS A RESULT, HAVE NOT SEEN MUCH MORE OF THE FAIRE THAN PICKLE GROVE AND PRIVES IN YEARS. THE THOUGHT OF BEING ABLE TO GET AROUND THE PLACE AGAIN TICKLES ME TO NO END, AND FLYING THERE SOUNDS LIKE A BLAST. COOL, TOO! I DO HAVE A COUPLE OF SUGGESTIONS......FIRST - AND THIS IS PURELY SELFISH! - PLEASE PLACE ONE OF THOSE DELIGHTFUL TREBUCHETS NEAR THE GROVE, SO THAT IT'S HANDY FOR ME. BEING FLUNG ABOUT WON'T BE NEARLY SO MUCH FUN IF I HAVE TO HIKE FIRST! SECOND.......I AM A LITTLE CONCERNED ABOUT THE LANDING BIT, ESPECIALLY IF THERE IS A SHORTAGE OF NETS. COULD WE NOT ISSUE SMALL PARACHUTES, RATHER LIKE THE ONES THEY USE ON DRAGSTERS? OR POSSIBLY HAVE PUDDING FILLED PITS AT THE LANDING SITES? ( I'D ORIGNALLY THOUGHT JELLO, AS IT'S EASIER TO WASH OFF, BUT I'M AFRAID IT'D MELT IN THE HEAT, AND THE FINAL LAKE LANDING SHOULD TAKE CARE OF THAT NICELY! BESIDES, ONE WORD.....CHOCOLATE..... ;D ) THOSE SMALL CONCERNS ASIDE, I COULDN'T BE MORE DELIGHTED. SO TYPICAL OF OUR FAIRE TO THINK ABOUT IT'S HANDICAPPED SOULS. ADMIT IT, HANK, MY DEAR, THIS WAS YOUR IDEA, WASN'T IT?!! SUCH A THOUGHTFUL OLD COOT.....AHHH, I MEAN GENTLEMAN. ;D THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!! HERE'S TO FLIGHT AND FREEDOM ONCE AGAIN!
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Post by bunbun / Hank on Apr 6, 2009 15:52:59 GMT -5
I thought you might like the idea, since walking about with bad knees can be such a bother. I don't know if the pudding filled pit would be feasible as repeated landing would most certainly splash the pudding out and it could get costly having to replenish it all the time, where as nets are infinitely reusable. But, we will look into the cost factor and then make a decision.
You might wish to speak to the Acorn Americans and see if we can enlist their aid. If they can behave themselves of course. My thoughts for them would be to act as "forward Observers," much like the military uses with artillery. They could perch themselves in trees, a favorite place for them anyway, and we equip them with tiny transmitter/receivers and they would watch and see that people were landing "on target" and not over/under shooting the nets. They could then transmit that information back to the person operating the trebuchets who would then make the proper adjustments to the equipment to insure the landings were spot on perfect thus keeping injuries to a minimum.
We had considered putting one near the Stumble Inn as that is a very popular area with a lot of people traffic, and that should be close enough to the Pickle Grove that you can use it with ease.
There are a lot of minor details to be worked out, such as altitude. We don't want for people going from West to East to collide with people going from East to West for example, so maybe the Acorn Americans can act as sort of "Air traffic Controllers" to make sure the launches go off without a hitch.
If we can work all the bugs out this could be fantastic. The pluses would be many fold. You would save wear and tear on your costly footwear. It would ease congestion in the lanes, and you could catch more shows in the course of a day as you would arrive at your destination quicker and thus not miss the start of a show because you had to walk from one end of faire to the other. Plus, it would give an authentic Middle Ages feel to the place and the kids would learn all about how a "siege engine" works.
HANK.
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Post by bunbun / Hank on Apr 6, 2009 22:06:21 GMT -5
Britny. To answer your question, Do we want to let you loose unsupervised with a chain saw? Well of course we do my dear. Way back when I first met you and your dad you expressed a desire that you wanted to be "An evil genius" when you grew up. Now one of the requirements of being an evil genius is the ability to handle weapons. I know you are very proficient with a sword as we have trained together. But you need to be skilled in a variety of weapons, and a chainsaw is a most efficient killing machine as evidenced by the "Texas Chain saw massacre." So have dad give you some basic instructions in how to properly fuel and start it up, and "have a go at it" as the British would say. Never be afraid to learn new skills as you never know when they might come in handy. HANK.
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Post by Dillasandra on Apr 7, 2009 12:39:18 GMT -5
I've spoken to Travis and the other AA's, and they are positively thrilled with your idea. I suggest that we start training them quickly, however, as they have the attention span of, well, squirrels, and it will take a while to drill things into their tiny heads.
Travis will insist on being Captain, of course, which is fine, as the others do listen to him most of the time.
One slight problem is that they are going to insist on being paid. However, their idea of currency is Teddy Grahams, Pixy Stix and Moon Pies, so it shouldn't get too costly. Besides, just the mere THOUGHT of getting to play with walkie-talkies has them in raptures, so I was able to negotiate them down.
Let me know when you'd like to start training and we'll work out details. And altho I do see your point about the pudding pits, I am thinking of having one put in behind the Grove, just for fun!
What? Oh! Craig says he'd appreciate it if we could use it privately after hours.................... ;D
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Post by Dillasandra on Apr 7, 2009 12:41:43 GMT -5
Oh, and Brit? I'm already fairly proficient with a chain saw, so I can teach you anything you need to know. Like where the joint cartilage is.................
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Post by bunbun / Hank on Apr 9, 2009 21:14:42 GMT -5
OK I know this weekend is EASTER ,But is any one coming out this weekend, I would like to know. I know John & Tina will not be out . need to know so I know what we will be doing. Thank Bunnie
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Post by Sir Trevor on Apr 10, 2009 0:09:30 GMT -5
Britny and I are planning on coming Saturday.
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Post by Tullio on Apr 10, 2009 1:59:21 GMT -5
I'll be there Saturday. Sunday I will be with the family for Easter.
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Post by TNT on Apr 10, 2009 8:59:59 GMT -5
Tommy son of Tom and his dad will be out on Sunday Morning We can give you 4 hours of leaf blowing service before we have to get to Grammas We were able to procure another STIHL 600 blower so we will be kicking some major leaf butt
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Post by tomnaboley on Apr 10, 2009 9:19:30 GMT -5
I will NOT be out this weekend. have to do Family stuff. I will be back in full swing next weekend.
John and were telling Bret about the roof shingles especially by sky lights. John said that is most likely where the water is coming from. Home Depot is having a sale on rolled shingles and tar. Maybe he can look into that so he can fix the lodge before people arrive.
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Post by Sir Trevor on Apr 11, 2009 16:55:31 GMT -5
Well, we showed up, but no one else was around. We picked up branches and stuff down by the lemonade stand then we left.
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