Michigan Creekers: February 25th Lunch

[John Bailey]

OK Folks, here's the plan. We'll meet at La Seniorita Restaurant at 11:30 A.M. for lunch. A web-site to help you find the way is:

http://travel.michigan.org/detail.asp?m=7&p=B5817

After lunch, we'll head out to Charlotte where Steve Ash has set up a tour of Johnson's Lumber. It's an old hang-out of mine from decades ago. It was the only place I could get wormy chestnut for the dulcimers I was building. It's a great place and it sounds like the owner is a "Creeker."

The folks that have expressed an interest are:

Tom Drake
Ken Cook
Chris Damm - Aren't grandkids great!!
Jim Young
Steve Ash
Steve Jr.
Bruce Spaulding
Brad Olson
Paul Downes - OOOOPS
Matt Meiser - off with his sweetie. Good move.
Keith July
William Lewis
Michael Cody
Larry Merlau - out tooting horns, or something
Mike Maikowski - Good health to you sir.
Michael Gibbons
John Bailey
Jeff Johnson
Bob Elzinga - Take care of the back.
Joe Chritz
Karl Laustrup - anybody got a homebuilt aeroplane to pick Karl up in Oshkosh?
Jim Hinze - Mr. Nurse
Mr. Nurse's daughter

We've got 18, so I've reserved the conference room. For the conference room we have to spend at least $150 on lunch and drinks. I don't see that as a problem. Hope I didn't leave anyone out.

If you could respond to this post if you are coming, it would help. Even though this is billed as "Michigan Creekers," don't be shy if you're from another state and want to join us, all are welcome.

John

[Jim Young]

we have to spend at least $150 on lunch and drinksIf Steve stays on his "salad only" diet we may have a problem, but if beer is involved we are good to go.

Oh ya, I'll be there.

[John Bailey]

Jim,

Good goin'. We'll just feed Steve two salads.

John

[Steve Ash]

Couple of things... the guy that is a member here from Johnson's isn't the owner, but works there in customer sales....maybe he'll introduce himself on this thread.

Second, I'll still be on my salad diet but now I can have a bit of real food (and a beer occasionally). I've lost 27 lbs. and 5 inches off my tummy so I got to stick with it....summer is coming and I got to be fit and trim.:cool:

And I think Jim Young should buy me my first beer....just because.

[John Bailey]

Steve,

Sorry about the mix-up with the member. I'll have to buy the second beer for that one.

John

[Matt Meiser]

I won't be able to make it. The following week is LOML's and my 5th anniversary and she wants to do something that weekend.

[John Bailey]

Matt,

Sounds like a sound decision.

John

[Karl Laustrup]

Sounds like a good time. :) :)

If one of you were to send the Lear or Citation I'd be more than happy to attend. :D :D

Karl

[John Bailey]

Karl,

You'd be more than welcome, but I think the best we could do is at homebuilt landing a Oshkosh.

John

[Steve Ash]

Sounds like a good time. :) :)

If one of you were to send the Lear or Citation I'd be more than happy to attend. :D :D

Karl

Karl, you and John could just carpool and drive across Lake Michigan, much shorter that way.....there might be ice by then:eek: .

And if you guys do make it, Jim Young would be more than happy to buy you guys a beer.

[Tom Drake]

Sounds good to me John. I will be there.

[Jim Hinze]

Guys,

Is this open to all Michigan creekers? I think I have that day open and a run to Charlott/Johnson's when I can get close is always a joy...

[Steve Ash]

Guys,

Is this open to all Michigan creekers? I think I have that day open and a run to Charlott/Johnson's when I can get close is always a joy...

Jim, not only is it open to all Michigan Creekers, but also to anyone that wants to attend. Maybe you and Jim Young can carpool....I'm sure he'd buy you a beer too.

[Keith July]

I'll be there.
All this talk about beer and salad....Does this mean that we will have to choose between the two? Beer?...Salad?...Beer?...Rabbit food?...Sorry the rabbit loses.
Keith

[Jim Young]

Jim, not only is it open to all Michigan Creekers, but also to anyone that wants to attend. Maybe you and Jim Young can carpool....I'm sure he'd buy you a beer too.I'm not sure that big bag of muscles will fit in my truck.:) Just kidding, Mr. Hines. Really, I had the same thought when I read your post. If you are interested let me know. We can meet at Beck and I96 since it will be on your way and my way.

[Jim Hinze]

I'm not sure that big bag of muscles will fit in my truck.:) Just kidding, Mr. Hines. Really, I had the same thought when I read your post. If you are interested let me know. We can meet at Beck and I96 since it will be on your way and my way.

Thanks Jim. I'm definately interested and will clear the day with SWMBO tonight, then we'll coordinate. Will there be enough room in the truck if I want to bring some sticks home?

[Jim Hinze]

I'll be there.
All this talk about beer and salad....Does this mean that we will have to choose between the two? Beer?...Salad?...Beer?...Rabbit food?...Sorry the rabbit loses.
Keith


Keith, Choose both... beer's about the only thing that makes Salad palletable

[larry merlau]

actually i wont be able to make it now john, was planning on it but one of the girls has got other plans for me, so steve will have to drink and eat my portions and jim had offered me a free beer as well steve, so you should come out of this a pretty cheap date:D but i think that keith should be able to buy you one seeing as how i feed him the other night. and jim, i was gonna buy you one but now that i cant make it, get it from keith, have fun guys as i am listening to a young man toot his horn and then get go meet his parents boy what fun:(

[Jim Young]

Will there be enough room in the truck if I want to bring some sticks home?Hey Jim
As long as you aren't planning on any of those 14'ers we should be OK. With the tail gate down it's 7.5' so most boards are fine.

[Jim Hinze]

Hey Jim
As long as you aren't planning on any of those 14'ers we should be OK. With the tail gate down it's 7.5' so most boards are fine.

I don't need a ton of stuff, just thought I'd pick up some interesting 8/4 boards of various stuff. I promise to keep it to a minimum ;)

[Brad Olson]

I'll plan to be at the lunch. Depending on my schedule, I will try and go back (home) to the Johnson's tour.

For those who are not aware you can PM me with details on how to utilize the SEMIWW group discount.

This will give you price level 4 (best pricing) on wood and plywood (the level just below bunk)

Also are account give you 15% off of the "store boards", which IMHO is heck of a deal considering some of the nice figured stuff they have in stock.

Also anyone is free to store their lumber purchases in my shop. I'll also store machinery for free as well :)

[John Bailey]

Bunk??:confused:

[Michael Cody]

John, I have it on my calendar and will be there too... beer -- salad - I love both so it sounds like my kind of get together.. See ya'all on the 25th ...

[Steve Ash]

Bunk??:confused:

John, I think I can explain this one. As a building contractor I call the local lumber yard to get a "bunk of osb" that means the lumber yard takes it off the supply truck and puts it directly on my truck, which I take to the jobsite. It is a big savings to us that use a lot of a certain product.

A bunk of osb may be 256 sheets. If I need 220 to build a house, I will order a bunk and take advantage of the savings...after all, I can use the remaining sheets on the next house. So the same reasoning at Johnsons, if they can sell an unopened "bunk" of material and not have to handle, store, etc. they can give you a good deal. So a level 4 is just below bunk pricing...since I am a frequent buyer at Johnsons, I still am only at a level 2, so being a member of SEMWW (South east michigan wood workers) I am able to get a BIG discount on materials. ( I use the level 4 even though my business is a level 2)...an offer that Brad has extended to anyone wishing to use that discount...which is a helluva an offer for you guys to take advantage of....way to go Brad!

[John Bailey]

Steve,

Thanks for the 'splainin'. Learn something new everyday.

John

[Chris Damm]

I've got it on my calender. My wife will be spending her birthday at the spa, so as long as I get back to escort her to dinner I've got the whole day for myself. It sounds like I'll have to bring the truck!

[John Bailey]

Chris,

Good to hear you're going to be there, although I'm a little concerned for your safety if you don't get back on time. We'll have to keep an eye on you and provide a designated driver if need be.;)

John

[Chris Damm]

No need for a DD. I gave that stuff almost 20 years ago! I' m only about 2 hours away so it shouldn't be much of a problem (if I leave my credit cards at home).

[Jerry Olexa]

A few margarettis shouls out you over the top...

[Steve Ash]

A few margarettis shouls out you over the top...

A few margaritta's and a trip to Johnson's could be financially devastating.....:D

[John Bailey]

A few margarettis shouls out you over the top...

Hey Jerry,

Your typing looks like you've already had a few margy's.

Why don't you come on up for the lunch. We won't mind a few Hoosiers joining us. For that matter, Buckeyes aren't too far away either. Nothing like a tri-state gathering.

John

[Tom Drake]

John,
Can you add another one to the list? A woodworking friend of mine was over to my shop for the afternoon yesterday and said he would like to join us. He doesn't have a computer so he does not have access to the internet.

[Karl Laustrup]

Sounds like the woodworking population of Michigan will be at lunch and then at the lumber yard for a least 4-5 hours.

Lets see, rent 26' Penske truck. Clear the 25th of any other doings. Borrow Steve's front loader to help with the heavy equipment. Go tool shopping in Michigan. Yep, sounds like the perfect day. ;) :D

Enjoy the lunch and lumber yard guys. :D

Karl

[Steve Ash]

Lets see, rent 26' Penske truck. Clear the 25th of any other doings. Borrow Steve's front loader to help with the heavy equipment.

Karl

Note to self: Make sure you lock the shop door and drain the fuel from loader tractor to deter any attempted shoplifting by neighboring cheeseheads.:p

[John Bailey]

Tom,

Got plenty of room. His name goes in the green.(I've been changing the color of the confirmed attendees in the original post.) I do think LaSeniorita's is going to mind if we have a few extra, so if anyone decides to come the last minute, don't be shy.

Karl,

Hoosiers, Buckeyes, Cheesheads - wait, maybe we need a vote on the Cheeshead thing.:D

John

[Tom Drake]

Tom,

Got plenty of room. His name goes in the green.(I've been changing the color of the confirmed attendees in the original post.) I do think LaSeniorita's is going to mind if we have a few extra, so if anyone decides to come the last minute, don't be shy.

Karl,

Hoosiers, Buckeyes, Cheesheads - wait, maybe we need a vote on the Cheeshead thing.:D

John

Almost forgot. His name is Ken Cook. Thanks John.

[John Bailey]

Tom

Got it!!

John

[William Lewis]

John,
Put me down too, i would like to do lunch and meet other Creekers.

William Lewis

[John Bailey]

William,

You're in the Green too. See ya' there.

John

[Paul Downes]

I can probably make it. I'll have to run it past the boss. (wife) This involves running past the boss on the way out the door..."I'll be back sometime tonight dear."

[Steve Ash]

Hey John,
Would you mind adding my son Steve Jr. to that list?

[John Bailey]

Done, Steve, Done!!

John

[Steve Ash]

Okay, I know there are other woodworkers here from Michigan, so I'm bumping this up. Remember this is open to any Creeker, so some of you guys from Northern Indiana, Ohio, etc. might also be interested in attending. John would be more than happy to add your name to the list. Also if there is anyone that wants to come to my place (shop) after Johnsons tour, I'll be happy to have visitors. Might even have a ice cold beverage to wet your whistle after all the sawdust at Johnsons waiting for you...

[Jim Young]

Can we take your tractor out and play in the dirt? If so I'll bring my overalls so I look the part.

[Steve Ash]

Can we take your tractor out and play in the dirt? If so I'll bring my overalls so I look the part.

Sure Jim....just wash and wax it when you are done playing....(sheesh, kids these days)

[Karl Laustrup]

Can we take your tractor out and play in the dirt? If so I'll bring my overalls so I look the part.

Uhhh, no Jim. Steve's tractor will be busy that day. See above. ;) :D

Karl

[Tom Drake]

Okay, I know there are other woodworkers here from Michigan, so I'm bumping this up. Remember this is open to any Creeker, so some of you guys from Northern Indiana, Ohio, etc. might also be interested in attending. John would be more than happy to add your name to the list. Also if there is anyone that wants to come to my place (shop) after Johnsons tour, I'll be happy to have visitors. Might even have a ice cold beverage to wet your whistle after all the sawdust at Johnsons waiting for you...

An ice cold beverage? Just might have to take you up on that offer Steve. :D

[John Miliunas]

I'm just not sure about this airplane ride stuff Karl keeps talking about. Man, hasn't he heard about the energy prices rising and all that? Karl, you have any idea how much fuel a Lear burns through???:eek: Sheeesh...Some people. :rolleyes: Naw, for me, just send that stretched Hummer limo and all is good! I'll even share with Karl, Frank and Sudsy. :) So, when should we expect it??? I'm assuming dress will be casual??? Thanks guys! You're the greatest!:D :cool:

[Steve Ash]

Sheeesh...Some people. :rolleyes: Naw, for me, just send that stretched Hummer limo and all is good! I'll even share with Karl, Frank and Sudsy. :) So, when should we expect it??? I'm assuming dress will be casual??? Thanks guys! You're the greatest!:D :cool:

John,
I think all that cheese between your eardrums has finally impeded your thought process.....where did anyone say they were sending a hummer???

[John Miliunas]

John,
I think all that cheese between your eardrums has finally impeded your thought process.....where did anyone say they were sending a hummer???

BTW, where did you ever find such a nasty avatar???:D

Oh, it's not going to be a Hummer??? Well then, one of those nice extended Escalades? A Caddy or Lincoln? Actually, any of them would be OK! :D No? How about a '76 Impala with FM stereo and an 8-track? :confused: What's that you say??? "Get on your 10-speed and peddle your fat xyz out here yourself!" :eek: Gee Steve, I thought you was nicer than that!!!:D

The avatar??? That was Andy's fault. Blame it on him! :) BTW, where did you come up with your present mug shot???:D :cool:

[Steve Ash]

How about a '76 Impala with FM stereo and an 8-track?

The avatar??? That was Andy's fault. Blame it on him! :) BTW, where did you come up with your present mug shot???:D :cool:

I hate to admit it, but I spent many a night cruising in my friends parents 76 Impala with a 8 track tape player.....and had a few hangovers the next day.

About mug shots....I spent a lot of time in the northern woods hunting deer, this was taken on one of my better days. J/K

[larry merlau]

well john i really think they should take up a collection to have you come over to steves afternoon party. i was just there last night for a miracle cure session and cant belive what the (messiah ash) can do for a decriped old man like myself, when i got there i couldnt walk when i left i was running. halluegha:D

[Karl Laustrup]

I spent a lot of time in the northern woods hunting deer, this was taken on one of my better days. J/K

They let you out of the woods looking like that. I thought they have northern wood police or something to prevent youpers from escaping. ;) :D

On another note, I have begun the process of building a means to fling several cheeseheads accross the lake so we may attend the party. Or at least do a little tool shopping.

I have two 50' poles ordered from "Poles r Us". These will be sunk in the ground about 15' somewhere on the western shore of the lake. I am still researching a place to purchase industrial strength rubber bands however. I figure there could be as many as 6-8 of us "flying" in.

Perhaps you can already envision this means of mass travel. I will need the approximate distance from the eastern shore of the lake to a location within, oh, say 50 yards of your place. Tensioning has to be precise or we may fall short or worse yet, end up in Lake Huron. Or Canada. :D

Of couse, I'm also working on the logistics of the return trip. That could prove a little more challenging as we'll be bucking the prevailing jet stream. Perhaps Pesh could hook us up with some fire extinguishers to use as rockets for the return trip.

Well, that's what I've got so far. How's it looking?

Karl

[Jim Young]

Karl, building a trebuchet would be easier, plus it's mobile. We could use it to launch Steve and Larry your way.

[Matt Meiser]

Tensioning has to be precise or we may fall short or worse yet, end up in Lake Huron. Or Canada. :D

Better warn Frank Pellow!

[larry merlau]

Karl, building a trebuchet would be easier, plus it's mobile. We could use it to launch Steve and Larry your way.
i think the weight restrictions are in effect over there, and karls invention costs could be better used for a bus ticket for those cheese heads to come our way. karl you been building to much house your mind is slipping into builditis. very disasterous diesease:D man you guys are making my horn tootin visit hurt that much more:(

[Jim Hinze]

Hey guys, I gotta back out.

My wife is going in for knee surgery next thursday and will be in full recovery mode for 3-4 weeks. I'll have to sit this one out.

[John Bailey]

Jim,

Tell the lady we'll be thinking of her and we all hope she gets up and at-em real soon.

John

[Steve Ash]

We could use it to launch Steve and Larry your way.

Sounds like you are trying to get rid of us......

[John Miliunas]

Sounds like you are trying to get rid of us......

Don't worry, I catch you guys! Now, where'd I put that stupid fish net???:confused: :D :cool:

[Michael Gibbons]

John, My wife said I could go so put me down. We better bring name tags?

Mike

[John Bailey]

Michael,

Good to hear it. You're in the Green!! Maybe I'd better get some name tags. Nice idea.

John

[John Bailey]

OK Guys,

We've got 14 folks that say they're coming. La Seniorita says they can handle 12-14 at a regular table. If we have more than that they would like us to reserve their conference room which sits 20. If we get that room, we have to, at least, spend $150 on drinks and lunch. I don't see that as a problem. Since I suspect some are built a little like me, the regular table is more likely to fit 12 than 14 (or if you're built a lot like me, maybe 8-10). So, if I don't get any drop-outs by Saturday, I'm going to reserve the conference room. See you in Lansing.

John

[John Bailey]

Just thought I'd let everyone know I went ahead and reserved the conference room at La Seniorita. We've got 15 on the list and this way we'll have room if the cheesheads actually hit the target with their catapult. If there are others who want to attend, you are very welcome.

John

[Steve Ash]

Yeah, log another in John. I have a friend ( Bruce Spaulding )who is the wood shop teacher at a neighboring High School and said he wanted to come if it is okay. He also wants to see if he can arrange a tour at Johnsons for his shop class to see in the future.

[John Bailey]

Steve,

Good to have him come. He's in the green.

John

[Bob Elzinga]

I'm new to this forum, am I invited too?

If there is someone else form the GR area going I might be persuaded to ride along for the tour of Johnsons.

Not that I'm trying to crash your party or anything.:D

[Vaughn McMillan]

I'm new to this forum, am I invited too?

If there is someone else form the GR area going I might be persuaded to ride along for the tour of Johnsons.

Not that I'm trying to crash your party or anything.:D
Bob, I'd suggest just showing up, taking a peek in the Conference Room, then deciding if you really want to be seen with these characters or not. :p I can't speak directly for them, since I'm way over here in LaLa land, but I can't imagine they'd run you off. :)

- Vaughn

[Jerry Olexa]

I think you guys better have another margaretti (Sp). And Karl, I sure do like your sophisticated rubber band approach. Be careful Though with John M. He'll need a special passport. BTW are Illinois fugitives allowed?

[John Bailey]

I think you guys better have another margaretti (Sp). And Karl, I sure do like your sophisticated rubber band approach. Be careful Though with John M. He'll need a special passport. BTW are Illinois fugitives allowed?

Jerry,

Anyone from Illinois is allowed, but we certainly want the fugitives. They will fit right in with this crowd.

John

[John Bailey]

I'm new to this forum, am I invited too?

If there is someone else form the GR area going I might be persuaded to ride along for the tour of Johnsons.

Not that I'm trying to crash your party or anything.:D

Bob,

If we would let Cheeseheads from Wisconsin come, we certainly would let you come. Come on over and join the fun.

John

[Jerry Olexa]

Jerry,

Anyone from Illinois is allowed, but we certainly want the fugitives. They will fit right in with this crowd.

John

I qualify on both counts. Sounds like I should be prepared for a few libations. Will Spring be arriving via Karl's rubber band??

[Chip Charnley]

DAMN! Sounds like a great time and I can't go! :mad:

Unfortunately I have family commitments. Combination of previous plans with my son and packing for a trip with LOML for our 30th anniversary (going south to visit a mouse).

You all enjoy yourselves.

[John Bailey]

Chip,

We will - you too!!

John

[John Bailey]

I qualify on both counts. Sounds like I should be prepared for a few libations. Will Spring be arriving via Karl's rubber band??

Jerry,

Does that mean you're coming. If so, this may turn into the "Great Lakes Lunch."

John

[Tom Drake]

Looks to me as if this is all coming together very nicely John. And it's only 9 days away.

[John Bailey]

Looks to me as if this is all coming together very nicely John. And it's only 9 days away.

Tom,

It certainly does. I called La Seniorita to make sure they had enough room. At first, they told me their conference room was set-up for 20. I was getting a little worried. But, no problem, they can set it up for as many as 50 if we need. So, we've lots of room.

John

[Jerry Olexa]

Jerry,

Does that mean you're coming. If so, this may turn into the "Great Lakes Lunch."

John

Although I enjoy the bantering, joking etc, I won't be able to come to the official luncheon. I've got some family issues to tend to and you happen to be on the wrong (far) side of the lake. Besides, with that goup, there could be trouble...:) Thanks for thinking of me. Have an extra drink . Better alert the local police!!!:D

[John Bailey]

Thanks for thinking of me. Have an extra drink . Better alert the local police!!!:D

I've already paid them off!

John

[Steve Ash]

For those who are coming back to my shop afterward I will have some cold beverages that will include Bud light, Busch light, (provide your own DD :D ) Coca Cola, Pepsi, and Diet Coke.....hope that is acceptable.

Talked to Ron (at Johnson's workbench, and also a member here at SMC) yesterday, he said he wishes he could join us for lunch but will be waiting for us at the workbench to give us our tour.

Sounds like it is going to be a good turnout and hopefully some more woodworkers can attend that haven't posted or confirmed yet (hint, hint Chris).....let's hope the weather cooperates.

[John Miliunas]

For those who are coming back to my shop afterward I will have some cold beverages that will include Bud light, Busch light, (provide your own DD :D ) Coca Cola, Pepsi, and Diet Coke.....hope that is acceptable.



"Provide your own DD"??? Why? Nothing I see there which represents real beer, in the first place! :D Bwaaaaaaa-haaaaa-haaaaa-haaaa!!!:D :D :cool:

[Steve Ash]

Why? Nothing I see there which represents real beer, in the first place!

Then I guess I have never had any "real" hangovers either then...must have been a "not real beer belly" I used to sport for a few years too....:eek: :p

[John Miliunas]

Then I guess I have never had any "real" hangovers either then...must have been a "not real beer belly" I used to sport for a few years too....:eek: :p

Wow! You're lucky! Them hangovers can be annoying. As for the belly, I'll bet your bride is a heckuva' cook! :D :D :cool:

[Tom Drake]

For those who are coming back to my shop afterward I will have some cold beverages that will include Bud light, Busch light, (provide your own DD :D ) Coca Cola, Pepsi, and Diet Coke.....hope that is acceptable.

Talked to Ron (at Johnson's workbench, and also a member here at SMC) yesterday, he said he wishes he could join us for lunch but will be waiting for us at the workbench to give us our tour.

Sounds like it is going to be a good turnout and hopefully some more woodworkers can attend that haven't posted or confirmed yet (hint, hint Chris).....let's hope the weather cooperates.

Sounds very good to me Steve. :)

[Steve Ash]

As for the belly, I'll bet your bride is a heckuva' cook! :D :D :cool:

Yeah I was only 165 lbs when she married me.... BTW what brand of beer will Larry and I be mooching...err I mean having, when we make the trip to Cheesehead land? And what day do you have Brett Favre coming over to sign an autograph for me?

[John Miliunas]

Yeah I was only 165 lbs when she married me.... BTW what brand of beer will Larry and I be mooching...err I mean having, when we make the trip to Cheesehead land? And what day do you have Brett Favre coming over to sign an autograph for me?

I normally stock MGD, though I'm open to requests! :D A twelver usually lasts me about a month nowadays. I figure with you guys coming over, I may have to hook up the trailer to get enough home! :eek: Actually, when I know I have company coming, I try to hit up a couple of the local micro-brewery brands. We've got lots of them!!! :)

Yeah, Brett said he'd be happy to do an autograph for you, right after he does one for me!:D :rolleyes: :cool:

[Jerry Olexa]

If St Brett is there, I'll be attending...

[Brad Olson]

****IMPORTANT****

If you plan to buy rough lumber in moderate to large quantities you will need to pre-order.

The warehouses are closed on the weekends (but there is a small amount of lumber available in the block warehouse). If you need 20-30 BDFT of something, then pre-order is optional, but anything larger should be pre-ordered.

Also there is no garuntee they will have what you need, or what they have in the block warehouse is not picked over, so pre-ordering is the best idea

Normally if you go to Johnson's on a weekday the warehouse is open and you can sort through their stacks to find what you want, but since this is a Saturday, it makes it a bit more difficult.

One thing to keep in mind is that Johnson's is very nice to use giving us this discount to our club, so i just ask that you are friendly to them and they you make it worth their time on a pre-order. I would call a $75 order a bare minimum order and I really encourage people to spend around $200 or 50 BDFT of lumber.

On the block warehouse, since it requires less employee time you can order as little or as much as you would like (just note the caveats above).

If you need ordering information, PM me for a link to ordering information. Also if you have questions let me know as well.

Thanks and looking forward to the 25th

[Steve Ash]

Just giving this a bump as time gets closer want everyone to get a chance to come to this.....even you lurkers....:D

[Jim Young]

Ride share - since my buddie Mr. Hinze bailed out on the trip, I am face with driving over there alone again. I was looking to see if any one else in my neck of the woods wants to share the trip. As a warning, I plan to stop by Steve's shop afterward, may even bring some equipment back with me (depending on if Steve is looking or not).

[Jim Hinze]

Jim, there is a chance that I can still attend. My wife is recovering well. Now, if I attended, I'd have to bring my daughter w/me ... she's excited about the sawmill tour, but I probably would skip Steve's afterwards. My daughter is 6 and into pen turning...

If anyone has any issues with me bringing her, let me know (I will not be offended). If there are no issues, then Jim I'll be heading out and will have my wife's mini-van and we can probably ride-share again.


Ride share - since my buddie Mr. Hinze bailed out on the trip, I am face with driving over there alone again. I was looking to see if any one else in my neck of the woods wants to share the trip. As a warning, I plan to stop by Steve's shop afterward, may even bring some equipment back with me (depending on if Steve is looking or not).

[Keith July]

[quote=Jim Hinze]Jim, there is a chance that I can still attend. My wife is recovering well. Now, if I attended, I'd have to bring my daughter w/me ... she's excited about the sawmill tour, but I probably would skip Steve's afterwards. My daughter is 6 and into pen turning...
Jim,
I am glad to hear that your wife is recovering well.
I have some Jatoba that would make some real nice pens if your daughter is interested. Free of course. What is a good size for pen blanks?
Keith

[Steve Ash]

As a warning, I plan to stop by Steve's shop afterward, may even bring some equipment back with me (depending on if Steve is looking or not).

I'll make sure I keep a wary eye out for you.....

Jim, your daughter is more than welcome to come to my shop afterward, I certainly am not offended.

Keith, blanks 3/4 x 3/4 x 6 is what I just cut up and gave to Cindy.

[Jim Hinze]

Jim,
I am glad to hear that your wife is recovering well.
I have some Jatoba that would make some real nice pens if your daughter is interested. Free of course. What is a good size for pen blanks?
Keith

Thanks Keith...

A good size for blanks would be 3/4" x 3/4" x 5 1/4" long. Thanks a TON! She'll get a kick out of it (and keep her outta my stash of blanks LOL!)

[Jim Hinze]

I'll make sure I keep a wary eye out for you.....

Jim, your daughter is more than welcome to come to my shop afterward, I certainly am not offended.

Keith, blanks 3/4 x 3/4 x 6 is what I just cut up and gave to Cindy.


Thanks Steve,

Then we'll be joining y'all.

[Bob Elzinga]

John-

Sorry, I won't be able to make it this weekend. My back has been getting worse, and I'm afraid the drive to Lansing won't help it any.

If this is an annual event, count me in for next year. If not, let me know if any other events are coming up.

My apologies for not being able to join you. Have a good time.

[Paul Downes]

I haven't really classified myself as a senior yet but I sure have memory problems. I got the date for the get together mixed up with a conferance On March 25th. I thought we were meeting on Feb. 18th. The food is real good at La Seniorita resturaunt. I sure wondered where everyone was. I thought someone had changed the date on me. Ther wasn't many cars in the parking lot when I got there......................:o

[John Bailey]

Paul,

I think way back on the original thread, the 18th was bandied about as a date for this luncheon. So it's understandable. However, I know the real reason is you were looking for excuses to go to La Seniorita. Been there, done that!!

John

[Steve Ash]

The food is real good at La Seniorita resturaunt.

So what will you be ordering this Saturday now that you know what is good there?

[Steve Ash]

One thing I wanted everyone who is attending to know is that Johnson's closes at 4:00 p.m. sharp. It would be a good idea to get there by 1:30-2:00 in order to take in the tour and do some shopping. Looking forward to meeting you guys!

[Karl Laustrup]

Let's see, everyone will be heading to the restaurant by 10:30 - 11:00. ;) Lumber yard after that for an hour or so. Then on to Steve's place. HMMMMM!!!

So I get to Steve's first and get the tractor to load stuff. Then, on to the others....................................

Have to get my shopping list updated. Make sure the Penske is ready to p/u bright and early Saturday. ;) :D

Have a good time all. I hope somebody takes pictures. LOTS OF PICTURES!! :D

Karl

[John Bailey]

Karl,

Pumpin' up the battery on the camera as we speak!!

John

[Tom Drake]

Looking forward to seeing everyone there tomorrow. What time is everyone showing up?

[Keith Starosta]

Boy, I sure do wish I could have planned a trip home and taken in this event with you guys! Sounds like it's going to be fun.

Be safe, and have a good time! Can't wait to see the photos.

- Keith

[Steve Ash]

Looking forward to seeing everyone there tomorrow. What time is everyone showing up?

11:00 - 11:30 sounds like a good time. That should give us enough time to eat and talk a bit before heading to Johnson's. 1:30 - 2:00 arrive at Johnsons since they close at 4:00 sharp, then back to my dump...err, I mean shop till whenever.

And I'm also bringing along the digital camera to take pictures for anyone who wants to see what a good time we will have.

Still time for you cheeseheads, buckeyes, hoosiers, etc. to make it, we'd love to see all of you....that way I can also keep track of Karl not breaking into my shop while I'm away.

[John Miliunas]

My best wishes to all you guys for a super time!!! :) Wish I could be there, but alas, it's not in the cards for this time around. :( Now, for those of you who happen to drink real beer, have one for me, would 'ya?! :D Oh, and Steve, don't worry 'bout Karl; He's too pooped to pop and besides, if he does get ambitious, I'm willing to bet he'll expend his energies on that new monster he's sitting on!!! :D Have fun guys! :) :cool:

[John Bailey]

Looking forward to seeing everyone there tomorrow. What time is everyone showing up?

La Seniorita's doesn't open till 11:00. I'm planning on getting there just about then. We've got a storm predicted for tomorrow, so I hope I'm not late. If I am, get started without me. We'd like to get things ordered right at 11:30 so we can have plenty of time to get to Johnson's. Lookin' forward to it, and remember, we've got plenty of room for the unannounced. See you there!!

John

[Michael Cody]

I will see you gent's there too... should be there by 11:15 or so...

[Tom Drake]

La Seniorita's doesn't open till 11:00. I'm planning on getting there just about then. We've got a storm predicted for tomorrow, so I hope I'm not late. If I am, get started without me. We'd like to get things ordered right at 11:30 so we can have plenty of time to get to Johnson's. Lookin' forward to it, and remember, we've got plenty of room for the unannounced. See you there!!

John


Ken and I should be there by 11:10 or so/ Hope the road conditions are ok with you John.

[Chris Damm]

Sorry guys, but I'm not going to make it. I just got home to a house full of grandkids here to surprise my wife and I for her birthday. I had no idea they were coming. So with 6 out of 12 grandchildren here I'd better stay close to home this weekend. Iwould really like to meet you guys so maybe we can do it again some other time.
Chris

[Steve Ash]

We've got a storm predicted for tomorrow, so I hope I'm not late.


You should drive out of it as you go south John, just listened to the local weather and they said a little snow but not much.

Chris, yeah you might ought to pass on this one if all the grandkids came unannounced.

I'll be at LaSenioritas as they open since I live so close.....I'll be the guy with a TNT Timber Products hat on....(my SMC hat won't be here till next week)

Cya.

[Karl Laustrup]

OK, which one of you guys is responsible for this. :D

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/11553551/


Karl

[John Bailey]

Hey Karl,

I figured that was you guys makin' your way to our shin-dig.

John

[Tom Drake]

OK, which one of you guys is responsible for this. :D

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/11553551/


Karl

That was one major haul! Where would you put that much?

[Karl Laustrup]

Keep on the lookout for a maroon semi-trailer with Millis Transfer, Black River Falls, WI. If you see one near the restaurant or the lumber yard, or in Steve's yard, RUN. ;) :D :D

Which way you run is up to you. :D

Karl

[Andy Hoyt]

That was one major haul! Where would you put that much?

In the ice box.

[John Miliunas]

NOW I'm depressed! I thought I gave those guys some clear directions to my place (you know...getting ready for the MI Creekers visit this spring and all that...:D ). Those clowns must've started sampling the goods and made a wrong turn at Oconocomowoc or something! :mad: Dang, I hope the other crew does better with the Capitol Brewery hoist!!! :D :cool:

[Andy Hoyt]

Gotta figure that right about now those guys are schlepping around the lumberyard.

Except John Bailey - that is.

Anyone giving odds that he laid down for a quick nap and is still at home snoring away?

[Frank Chaffee]

Except John Bailey - that is.
Anyone giving odds that he laid down for a quick nap and is still at home snoring away?
No Andy,
I expect that John “Carrot Juice” Bailey, is alert and well in these midday hours.
But please tell me, do you, ever sleep???
Frank

[Andy Hoyt]

Yup.

Just seems like I don't because my internal body clock seems to prefer 30 hour days.

[Steve Ash]

Gotta figure that right about now those guys are schlepping around the lumberyard.

Except John Bailey - that is.

Anyone giving odds that he laid down for a quick nap and is still at home snoring away?

Andy, you are pretty close with that timing thing....

John did make it, after all he was the one paying the bill.:D

Pics will be upcoming and John has a BUNCH of pics....hopefully he makes the 4 hour commute safely and posts them on here for you guys to see. I took a few, but John has the whole thing, lunch, tour, and get together at my place so he'll be a long time downloading I'm sure.

It was a great time, good turnout, and I was expecting to see the cheeseheads dropping in from the sky with their rubber band propelling device.....or by a beer truck delivery.

[Karl Laustrup]

It was a great time, good turnout, and I was expecting to see the cheeseheads dropping in from the sky with their rubber band propelling device.....or by a beer truck delivery.

Damn rubber band broke.:mad: :o We had just cleared the Miller brewery.

Then had three flats on the beer truck. Couldn't call AAA or anyone else for obvious reasons. ;) :D

Glad all had a good time. Hope John makes it home and gets those pix posted.

Karl

[Jerry Olexa]

Looking fwd to those pics to see if it really happened and if you boys behaved yourselves..:)

[Jerry Olexa]

If I knew you were going to have so much beer, I would've made a bigger effort to join you. Anyway, duty calls here. Hope y'all had a good and safe time (fat chance). now where are pics??

[Steve Ash]

If I knew you were going to have so much beer, I would've made a bigger effort to join you. Anyway, duty calls here. Hope y'all had a good and safe time (fat chance). now where are pics??

I'm sure John Bailey will be putting them up here sometime ( I hope he made the trip home safely ) and he has a bunch of them. So for now I'll post a few..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/GardenBay/100_1539.jpg

[Steve Ash]

and another shot of the group. Just to pacify the pic police that it did happen....until John post's his pics this is the best I can do.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/GardenBay/100_1538.jpg

[John Bailey]

I'm gonna' post the pictures on the General Woodworking forum. Thanks to all who came. It was a good time.

John

[Jerry Olexa]

Nice pics...Looks like you boys behaved yourselves...Sorry I missed out.:(

[Matt Meiser]

Sorry I missed it. Looks and sounds like a good time.

[Jim Young]

Well guys, ever since I got home Saturday night I've been sick as a dog, dizzy, fever, high blood pressure. Hope no one else is going through what I have been. I hate being sick.

[Keith July]

Jim,
It may be that cheap beer???? Hope you feel better soon.

Keith

[Steve Ash]

Well guys, ever since I got home Saturday night I've been sick as a dog, dizzy, fever, high blood pressure. Hope no one else is going through what I have been. I hate being sick.

Jim I don't know what the deal is but Paul Downes went home to a housefull of sick people, then you got sick, and Monday morning I came down with it...same symptoms as you describe. Just now feeling a little better.

[John Miliunas]

Jim I don't know what the deal is but Paul Downes went home to a housefull of sick people, then you got sick, and Monday morning I came down with it...same symptoms as you describe. Just now feeling a little better.

I been tryin' to tell 'ya guys....It's that "almost" beer you been drinkin'!!!:D :D :D :cool:

[Steve Ash]

I been tryin' to tell 'ya guys....It's that "almost" beer you been drinkin'!!!:D :D :D :cool:

Well if that is the case and the way I felt the last couple of days I may never drink again.

[John Miliunas]

Well if that is the case and the way I felt the last couple of days I may never drink again.

LOL! :D Yeah, I tell 'ya..."Back in the day", I used to say that about every couple days or so!!! :eek: :D If I pulled that kind of garbage today, I'd be "recovering" for 3 days or so! :o :) :cool:

[Jim Young]

My wife told me I was complaining Friday about my throat, I don't remember that. I guess the walking around in the cold and drinking beer didn't help the cause. i stayed home from work these last two days and may end up staying home tomorrow too if I don't get feelin a little better. At least today I'm not sleeping all day and dizzy.

[Steve Ash]

My wife told me I was complaining Friday about my throat, I don't remember that. I guess the walking around in the cold and drinking beer didn't help the cause. i stayed home from work these last two days and may end up staying home tomorrow too if I don't get feelin a little better. At least today I'm not sleeping all day and dizzy.

My wife was asking me on saturday why I was getting a little annoying cough but I thought nothing of it. Come Monday morning I couldn't even move out of bed, I have had 36 hours of sleep I should be good for a while. Right now the fever must be breaking as I am sweating like crazy....but I'll always be dizzy:D

[Keith July]

Jim,
That's how I have been feeling.
Sunday, I could not get myself to do anything and the last two days have been sleep, sleep and more sleep. Now it has settled into my lungs and it's cough, cough, sneeze, cough, cough, sneeze. Ooo that hurts my head.

[Jim Young]

You guys are just saying that to make me feel better, it's not working. Now we need someone to pin it on.:)

[Andy Hoyt]

You guys are just saying that to make me feel better, it's not working. Now we need someone to pin it on.:)

Wasn't this whole thing John Bailey's idea?

[John Bailey]

Andy,

It must have been the beer cause I didn't have any and I feel fine. Wasn't my idea to drink the beer.

John

[Jim Young]

Andy,

It must have been the beer cause I didn't have any and I feel fine. Wasn't my idea to drink the beer.

John
Can't be the beer, Steve bought me some special beer so I wouldn't have to drink that cheep generic beer. I really like that guy.

[Paul Downes]

36 hours!!!!!!!!!, I was up all night with 4 kids now projectile barfing. I got a little shut-eye on the couch after 5:00 am. Got woke up at 7:30 by my daughter who needed a ride to her school car pool cause I haven't fixed her car yet. Sometimes I just hate the timing of things. I've been eye balling my work shop, thinking about installing a cot or something. Bet the wife wouldn't go for that though. The wife and I have been talking about putting the laundry room in the basement so we can add an extra washer and dryer. Right now with all the barfing going on, it is becoming a priority. One set doesn't seem to keep up with all the extra washing going on. So far I have managed to avoid getting doused, not so with the wife.:D She's taken several direct hits. It's good she's a RN, she's used to gross stuff.:eek: