Calling blue mountains members

[FenceFurniture]

Just wondering how the Blue Mountaineers would feel about a get-together. There must be quite a few of us, and I can think of the following members who are in the BM or nearby:

Crowie
Sebastiaan56
Ozhunter
Rustynail
Skew ChiDAMN!!
RayH
Mick72
Jarrahfrog
Jdadley57
Bluntles
Mike_R
I_wanna_shed (not local, but visits regularly)
Rusty Schwartz
Shannon
David Stanley
DIY DAN
Jchappo
Satorumusashi
Rhys43
Imagineero
Rusel
Metalman
Swarfmaker
Bordo
Curlywood
Orraloon

It’s always great to know who is around, and Networking is great fun (pick ups, deliveries, various other favours that can be done).

[Pat]

Is this GTG restricted to your local area or can visitors wander up the hill from the coast?

[FenceFurniture]

Anyone is welcome Pat.

[rusel]

FenceFurniture

yep, I am in
It is always good to rub shoulders with like minded people

Russell

[Metalman]

Yes,
would be interested in a get together, suspect that I would know some people on the list already.
Regards, Mm.

[ozhunter]

I'm up for it.

[fletty]

I'm good for it, Would be driving up from Camden and happy to give a lift to any locals or on-the-wayers?
Banksiaman, Wheelin' ......?
Saturday OR Sunday are OK for me

fletty

[Chris Parks]

Work out a date and I will see what I can do. Working night shift makes it difficult to do anything during the day.

[ajw]

I'm in the mountains too. Would be interested in a GTG.

ajw

[crowie]

Just wondering how the Blue Mountaineers would feel about a get-together. There must be quite a few of us, and I can think of the following members who are in the BM or nearby:

Crowie
Sebastiaan56
Ozhunter
Rustynail
Skew ChiDAMN!!
RayH
Mick72
Jarrahfrog
Jdadley57
Bluntles
Mike_R
I_wanna_shed (not local, but visits regularly)
Rusty Schwartz
Shannon
David Stanley
DIY DAN
Jchappo
Satorumusashi
Rhys43
Imagineero
Rusel
Metalman
Swarfmaker
Bordo
Curlywood
Orraloon

It’s always great to know who is around, and Networking is great fun (pick ups, deliveries, various other favours that can be done).

When & where please Brett!!!
OR maybe a couple of the nexy couple of months to ensure everyone gets the opportunity to "network".
Also I know a few blokes in the outer west that should also be invited.....
Pacman, NZCarver, groeneaj (http://www.woodworkforums.com/members/42174-groeneaj/), wheelinround to name a few.....
Cheers, crowie

[FenceFurniture]

Work out a date and I will see what I can do. Working night shift makes it difficult to do anything during the day.

Date and venue TBA. I'm thinking a Sunday, bearing in mind that some may well work (as opposed to work well) on Saturdays.

Prolly some time in Feb.

Up to 30-40 people could be handled here (home) I reckon, but I don't mind where it is. Plenty of parking, and well and truly time to give a bit back to the neighbours.:~ It also has the advantage of being a 5 min walk from Katoomba Station, and all downhill. Fear ye not of the walk back to the Station for you'll only be heavier by food, not by tools.

Noted:
Ozhunter
ajw
Pat (was that a yes?)
Chris
Fletty
Rusel
Metalman
crowie

[FenceFurniture]

I've sent Pac Man and groeneaj an email, and I'll send a PM to NZC and wheelin.

[groeneaj]

I'd be keen to come Brett-I'm available all January, but not sure about February. I'd be happy to pick up any members if need be.

[Pat]

Brett, I am interested, depending on date, but AFAIK all Sundays in February are free . . . until my wife reminds me of a prior appointment:doh:

Chris, If I wander up, I can cruise by and give you a lift . . . I might even slow down this time:U

[rustynail]

Sounds good, year's over, probably time for a wash, this may be just the incentive I need.

[Jarrahfrog]

I'd be interested. Most Sundays in Feb should be right for me.

Cheers
JF

[waveink]

I'm not too far away in Parramatta - would be interested if I'm not working on the day you all pick (I run a wedding reception centre - weekends are a b*tch). Probably no good for a lift as I'd be coming on my motorbike.

pete

[wheelinround]

Now look at that always knew Mountain Men thought themselves a bit higher than us low plains people but when you see them even open doors to the likes of Beach bums they can't be all that bad :U

Bret much has to be questioned before I can say yes for sure. I will say a possible maybe.:roll:

[ank]

I'm in Penrith and would be perfect for me if it were a weekend in February.

[NCArcher]

I could even be enticed to take a drive down the Putty Road. :D It's all down hill from here.

[wheelinround]

I could even be enticed to take a drive down the Putty Road. :D It's all down hill from here.


" The Long and Winding Road That Leads to Your Door" LOL best on two wheels or in an small MG, Mini or Triumph and yes I have done it in and on plus some big stuff.

[NCArcher]

Ray, I'd be in the work supplied ute but I'm sure I could get it on two wheels on some of those corners:q

[FenceFurniture]

Ray, I'd be in the work supplied ute but I'm sure I could get it on two wheels on some of those corners:q

I thought you'd be in the Ferrari surely, or perhaps one of the Lambos.

[NCArcher]

I thought about it but I put one hand plane in the boot and it's full :doh: I may need more tool room for a woody GTG.

[FenceFurniture]

I thought about it but I put one hand plane in the boot and it's full :doh: I may need more tool room for a woody GTG.

Only for the trip down, and I don't mind if you strap a box to the roof - I'll risk it.

[Chris Parks]

I thought you'd be in the Ferrari surely, or perhaps one of the Lambos.

He wishes:D

[NCArcher]

Only for the trip down,
So you'll be using the metal detector then? Curses:~ foiled again.

[Ross]

Sounds like a plan to me.

Ross

[jchappo]

Put me down for a possible - Sundays can be unpredictable.
If it spreads any further, we'll be getting a yes from :D

[swarfmaker]

Sound like fun. pity I'm a bit not so far downunder, in good old R of SA
Ronald

[David Stanley]

Sounds like a good idea but Sundays are out for me.

[chambezio]

You know its funny how things work out.......I have a sister in Katoomba who moved house a year ago. She needs some work done on it and I told I could help. Now with that in mind I thought of contacting members around the Blue Mountains to visit when I was down there and.....look whats happening.....
Could you pencil me in? Its an opportunity I really should try to make happen

[FenceFurniture]

OK, the list as it stands (with the various caveats):


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ajw


ank


chambezio


Chris Parks


crowie


David Stanley


fletty


groeneaj


Jarrahfrog


jchappo


Metalman


NCArcher


Ochaye


Ozhunter


Pat


Ross


Rusel


rustynail


Waveink


Wheelinround

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Ross, I did email Sawdust Maker out of politeness, but no need to give him a reminder.:D

[wheelinround]

Bret Sawdust Maker is Chillin Out ATM
:cold:


:cold:

I'll point him in the direction of this thread. I dare say though to travle as far as Katoomba he'll have to book a motel somewhere as its a long drive west and he has had trouble even reaching Rootyhill.

[wheelinround]

Id suggest Claw Hammer but you know how sensitive the artzy type are :U

[FenceFurniture]

Id suggest Claw Hammer but you know how sensitive the artzy type are :U

SM and CH have been sent an email Ray. AFAIK CH will be in an exhibition up here shortly (at the Skyway), but I haven't seen him on the forum for yonks.

[rwbuild]

Any weekend in February suits me, prefer a Saturday but if the consensus is Sunday that's ok

[Ross]

Does anyone know the record for the highest number of forum members at a GTG?

Ross

[NCArcher]

has hosted a couple of biguns.

[Pac man]

Sign me up.

Think you should just give us a date / time etc

[FenceFurniture]

Yes it's getting to that stage Paul. We've got a quorum now, so I'll think about a date tomorrow.

[crowie]

Yes it's getting to that stage Paul. We've got a quorum now, so I'll think about a date tomorrow.

What NEW YEAR!!!!

[orraloon]

I am also a shift worker but will come if I can.
Regards
John

[Ross]

I can't make it Sunday the 3rd or Saturday the 23rd.

Ross

[Pat]

So wenisit?:U

[dai sensei]

I'll be down that way the first week of Feb, or at least that is my plan at the moment, so then would be good :U


Does anyone know the record for the highest number of forum members at a GTG?

For Qld, it is 24 at my place, but I think beat me at one of his in Melbourne (26?)

[rusel]

Well this thread has had a good run of interest
I am available most times.
You will want to think about if it going to have food (BBQ, finger food, ect) and how you want to fund it.
I will offer that I can stop off on the way up the hill and pick up supplies, if this helps out.
Also pick up any who want a lift who along my way.

Russell

[wheelinround]

Well this thread has had a good run of interest
I am available most times.
You will want to think about if it going to have food (BBQ, finger food, ect) and how you want to fund it.
I will offer that I can stop off on the way up the hill and pick up supplies, if this helps out.
Also pick up any who want a lift who along my way.

Russell

Come now Russell surely the walk would do you good at least to the stations and back :p

[Geoff Sims]

Hi Brett

I'll be over in Sydney on the weekend of 16th/17th of February so, if it happens to fall on that weekend, I'd love to come along if it's OK

Cheers
Geoff

[RETIRED]

Hints for Forum Get Togethers.

Set a date. Not everybody can make it and you can't please everyone.

Don't cater. This is not a dignitaries BBQ with silver service. It is a backyard BBQ and should be kept casual. If you want formal you may as well go to a restaurant.

Everyone brings their own lunch. The host only has to supply the venue, a BBQ (preferably a big one) and tea, coffee, sugar and milk. A lot of that is needed if they are normal woodies.:D An urn is handy.

If it is just a yakfest no other planning is needed, if it has a theme or demonstration get people to bring along an object pertinent to the theme. Be prepared that you could get inundated with stuff and not everyone will get to show or talk about what they have.

Bring a chair.

[wheelinround]

Its interesting to see the wide range of people already considering attending Bret so many into woodworking and/or metalworking of such wide varieties a vast conglomerate of knowladge

I think someone already said some may be away on holidays. I wonder about such as

Alexs
Ian
Ruddy
Hardenfast
Colbra
Christos
Edited to add
Rogera...........Sydney's Allan from Wallan always good with jokes often better than Allan's (sorry Allan)

There of course could be so many more if your place can handle it.

Plenty of decent restaurants in Katoomba which could cater for 50 to 100 people at reasonable group rates even if it was just for lunch, no clean up after.

Lets hope that fire or water restrictions are not imposed on the day

[rusel]

I like 's suggestions.... It has the KISS factor about it

Russell

[FenceFurniture]

Hints for Forum Get Togethers.

Set a date. Not everybody can make it and you can't please everyone.

Don't cater. This is not a dignitaries BBQ with silver service. It is a backyard BBQ and should be kept casual. If you want formal you may as well go to a restaurant.

Everyone brings their own lunch. The host only has to supply the venue, a BBQ (preferably a big one) and tea, coffee, sugar and milk. A lot of that is needed if they are normal woodies.:D An urn is handy.

If it is just a yakfest no other planning is needed, if it has a theme or demonstration get people to bring along an object pertinent to the theme. Be prepared that you could get inundated with stuff and not everyone will get to show or talk about what they have.

Bring a chair.

Cheers . Pretty much exactly as I have in mind ('cept I haven't set a date yet, and Urn says it's too far to come)

[crowie]

Cheers . Pretty much exactly as I have in mind ('cept I haven't set a date yet, and Urn says it's too far to come)

G'Day Brett,
Could you set a date that suits you so we can all plan & get sorted, PLEASE....THANK YOU.
Cheers, crowie

[FenceFurniture]

Ok, a date:

Sunday 10th Feb
from 10.30 until we run out of yak (the verbal kind)
Bring what you want for the BBQ
BYO liquids
Bring a collapsible chair

We will supply:
Salads
Coffee & Tea
A cake (if you're good)
An address (I'll send a PM in due course)

No theme, but maybe you want to bring a small tool or two for discussion. Something that's hard to get, rare, super-useful, or that you have made yourself.

Apologies to those for whom the date is unsuitable (I'd love to catch up with Geoff Sims and Dai Sensai).

Anything I haven't covered?

[wheelinround]

Bret cross me off the list grandsons birthday.

Hope it is a great GtG a meeting of minds.

[I_wanna_Shed]

Hi Brett,

If your numbers allow I will make it up there. It's actually not far 'as the crow flies'.

Cheers,
Nathan.

[Bushmiller]

Hints for Forum Get Togethers.

An urn is handy.



Can Rsser make it? :D

Regards
Paul

[FenceFurniture]

Can Rsser make it? :D

Regards
Paul

Why you no wissen?

....and Urn says it's too far to come)

[FenceFurniture]

That's a shame Wheelin. Oh well.

Nathan - noted.

[Bushmiller]

Brett

I have a trip planned down to the Hunter Valley at the end of January. Exact dates are not settled and are a little flexible, although I have to head back to QLD no later than 27/1/13. If the date is around end of Jan I would be keen to come along. Would a QLD drivers licence and a Oz passport be sufficient to gain entrance?

In any event it looks as though you are going to have a good attendence. They are coming out of the woodwork :wink:.

Regards
Paul

[FenceFurniture]

Errr(n), see post #55. That would have been good Paul. Perhaps the Hunter chaps should do something.

[Pat]

Brett, count me in for Sunday 10th February.

Permission has been granted by the powers that be.

[Geoff Sims]

Hi All

Can't make it on the 10th for the gathering but I still would like to catch up with some of you. I'll be in Sydney from 15th to 20th so hopefully I can work something out. I'd love to meet up with some of those in the CNC fraternity too.

Cheers
Geoff

[Bushmiller]

Errr(n), see post #55. That would have been good Paul. Perhaps the Hunter chaps should do something.

Ooops. That will teach me I made a facetious remark from page 3 and then went from there. As I didn't look at page 4 I didn't realise a date had been set :-.

Don't worry about bringing it forward for me :rolleyes: :D.

I think it will be a good day.

Regards
Paul

[dai sensei]

I think the date suits me, so please PM details, we'll then just see what pans out.

I will have my little travelling kit in trailer - little lathe with accessories like ball turning and thread turning stuff (made on a metal lathe :U), plus some casting stuff I think (still deciding if I have room).

Happy to just chew the fat and meet forumites :2tsup:

Cheers

ps I will be calling in on Wood Nut the week prior at Clarence Town, so hopefully catch up with more forumites then

[ozhunter]

Even though I'm "stuck" on the Gold Coast without my diary at the moment, the 10th works for me.

[RETIRED]

Even though I'm "stuck" on the Gold Coast without my diary at the moment,the 10th works for me.Oh gee, lifes tough at the moment. :roflmao:

[chambezio]

I have contacted my sister re- staying over for a week or so now I just have to work towards the February date.I should be able to make it

I was thinking we should display our Forum names with our real names as well.

[FenceFurniture]

Goodo Rod. Yes, I was thinking the same.

[rusel]

Hi All

Can't make it on the 10th for the gathering but I still would like to catch up with some of you. I'll be in Sydney from 15th to 20th so hopefully I can work something out. I'd love to meet up with some of those in the CNC fraternity too.

Cheers
Geoff
Geoff I am free over that time if you are willing to go out to west side of Sydney. You can have a look at my small mill and the plans for a half sheet router I am going to build soon. Let me know if you can make it.
Russell
Ps If any one else want to tag along it's ok with me.

[Wood Nut]

Hi Brett,

As you have probably noticed in this thread, Dai Sensai is staying with me in Clarence Town (Hunter Valley/Newcastle) prior to heading off to the mountains. I have taken his hint and organised a GTG at my place on the Saturday (9th) - only day available.

I plan to come to yours on the Sunday with NCArcher.

Cheers,
Paul

[FenceFurniture]

:roflmao: We should take this gig on the road then - waiddaminit, it's already on the road.

[Skew ChiDAMN!!]

Hope it's not too late to pencil in Skew's_Girl and myself?

(I've been a bit remiss in catching up here lately... too busy trying to move the shed from Vic to up here armed only with a s/wagon and a 4x4 trailer. :C Anyone got some spare power points? Or clamps? :innocent: )

It'd be good to see a few new faces; I suspect my "old" GTG crowd were becoming weary of hearing the same ol' turning tales from me. :D

[FenceFurniture]

All good Skew

[Skew ChiDAMN!!]

Kewl. Will supply the "I can't believe it's not Baklava." :D

[DJ’s Timber]

suspect my "old" GTG crowd were becoming weary of hearing the same ol' turning tales from me. :D

Never, always something to learn :cool:

[Christos]

I think I might there fore I think I can.

It is over a month away and at the moment I am free to make it to the mountains. Of course I thought that I was free this weekend but that changed when I was needed for work. :)

[FenceFurniture]

I think I might there fore I think I can.

It is over a month away and at the moment I am free to make it to the mountains. Of course I thought that I was free this weekend but that changed when I was needed for work. :)

Goodo Christos - I'm sure that some mild moderation will be well and truly in order:D

[Ross]

I'll be there.

Ross

[Sawdust Maker]

Unfortunately the date coincides with the NSW Junior and Youth Championships at Homebush, bvggah!:((

and as I'm chief taxi driver to no 1 son that's where I'll be, damn

I was hopeful in being able to make it and meet some of you in the flesh, oh well, next time

Someone give Mrs Skew a hug for me

[3 toed sloth]

Geez I've been a bit slack on the forum lately, only just spotted this post, thanks FF. Is it too late to put my name down? Great chance to meet a few fellow woodies.

Peter

[FenceFurniture]

OK, so to reiterate the details:

FORUM GET TOGETHER:

Sunday 10th Feb

from 10.30 until we run out of yak (the verbal kind)
Bring what you want for the BBQ

BYO liquids

Bring a collapsible chair (although don't worry if you are coming by train)
Regardless of your local weather, bring a jacket or similar (we had a fire going all day Xmas & Boxing Days)

No theme, but maybe you want to bring a small tool or two for Show & Tell. Something that's hard to get, rare, super-useful, or that you have made yourself.



If you've got something you want to trade or sell then you may as well bring it along.

We will supply:


Salads
Coffee & Tea
A cake (if you're good)
An address (I'll send a PM in due course)




CONFIRMED ATTENDEES:

<colgroup><col></colgroup><tbody>
3 toed sloth


Christos


Dai Sensai


I_Wanna_shed


markkr


NCArcher


Ozhunter


Pat


RayH


Ross


Skew ChiDAMN!!


Skew's_Girl


Wood Nut

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UNCONFIRMED ATTENDEES:

<colgroup><col></colgroup><tbody>
ajw


ank


chambezio


Chris Parks


crowie


David Stanley


fletty


groeneaj (prolly not)



Ian


Jarrahfrog


jchappo


Metalman


Ochaye


orraloon


Pac Man


Rusel


rustynail


rwbuild


Waveink

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Could those on the unconfirmed list please confirm or deny. I'll be sending a PM with address details etc about a week before.

[Pac man]

Confirmed

[Skew ChiDAMN!!]

Are we there yet? :innocent:

[Skew's_Girl]

Yes, Shortly after you stop navigating.

[FenceFurniture]

:roflmao2:

Jaysus, nobody can be that bad - it's only about 1k away - can they?

[ozhunter]

Are we stil doing the name tag thing ie real name and forum handle?

[groeneaj]

Sorry Brett I'll be away that weekend.

[Pat]

Are we stil doing the name tag thing ie real name and forum handle?

Doesn't worry me, they are one and the same.

[FenceFurniture]

Are we stil doing the name tag thing ie real name and forum handle?

Sure, wouldn't want you to forget who you are.

[ozhunter]

I'll never forget my name, John Luc Picard is not easy to forget.

[ozhunter]

Sorry Brett I'll be away that weekend.

Oh c'mon Andy. Stand up to her. Be like me, in our house, whatever I say goes....................................out the window

[nz_carver]

Ok I'm in coming with Pat

Hey Pat Bacon and egg Breakfast at mine before we head up???
mini with you to??

[Pat]

NZ, Bacon and Eggs will be good.

AFAIK, Chris is wandering up in his vehicle.

I'll ring you on the Friday prior.

[A Duke]

Hey FF,
After shaming me into reading the 148 page digital manual on my point and shoot camera (the 30 page printed one stopped at auto and easy shoot),
there better be some bloody good shots of this get together for the rest of us to gork at.:wink:
Regards

[chambezio]

Hi Brett
Can you change my status to....YES I"LL BE THERE

I whole heartedly agree with the inclusion of warmer clothes! When you leave here and head north to Bendemeer (22km) then Armidale or Walcha it is a foolish man who doesn't include a jumper at least

[jchappo]

Sorry, am unable to attend on the 10th.

[rusel]

I am in :)

Russell

[ajw]

I'm an "unlikely" at this stage.

ajw