Tally Ho & Firewood IV [Archive] - The WoodenBoat Forum

Bill R

03-09-2009, 04:28 PM

Hey folks!

Spring is almost here, and it is time for the spring visit to Shirl and Tally Ho.

The WBF has really stepped up in the past and I come to you hat in hand (as usual) begging for volunteers again. According to Shirl, we probably won't need to fell any trees, as there is plenty still on the ground from the fall to be cut up and split.

The Official WBF Wood Stacking Executive Committee has arbitrarily decided on Saturday, April 11, with a rain date of Sunday April 12. In the event the whole weekend is a washout, we will reschedule for a later date.

Any and all volunteers would be greatly appreciated. As in the past, I have been drafted to serve as the unofficial volunteer coordinator. Please feel free to contact me via PM or email.

For past wood gatherings, please see:

http://www.woodenboat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=84835&highlight=Tally+Ho+%26amp%3B+Firewood

http://www.woodenboat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=78582&highlight=Tally+Ho+%26amp%3B+Firewood

http://www.woodenboat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=71991&highlight=Tally+Ho+%26amp%3B+Firewood

Thank you in advance!

Concordia...41

03-09-2009, 04:32 PM

Give my love to Shirl and count me in for the usual (grub).

- M

StevenBauer

03-09-2009, 04:35 PM

I'm in.

Steven

elf

03-09-2009, 05:12 PM

probably me too. Jamie said he might come along this time too.

FSS172

03-09-2009, 06:12 PM

I'm in.
Steven
Me too.

switters

03-09-2009, 07:06 PM

good on ya,

JimConlin

03-09-2009, 10:49 PM

I'll be there.

adampet

03-09-2009, 11:21 PM

I'll put it on the calendar.

Adam

wdnbt

03-20-2009, 12:10 AM

I've got a couple things going on around then, I'll try to rearrange my schedule, if it all works out, I'll be there!! ........... it's always a great time, with great people..........

Willin'

03-22-2009, 06:33 PM

Mrs. Willin' et moi will be there, possibly with a friend.

Wooden Boat Fittings

03-22-2009, 06:41 PM

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I've said it before and I'll say it again, this Forum sure is a great place!

Good on you guys for helping out, and please pass on my best wishes from Oz.

Mike

Wild Dingo

03-26-2009, 01:31 AM

Bill R

03-26-2009, 06:04 AM

Hey Shane- check yer PM's

I sent the info

R.I.Singer30

04-02-2009, 08:08 AM

Too right Mike! And mine from over the other side ;)

Hey now if anyone could remind me where Shirl lives I could drop around on my way past say gidday help out wherever she needs and try and bring a grin? Mind you this is a totally selfish suggestion as I really want to see Tally Ho and pay me respects

Cheers
Shane

Turn right on Carrier Rd.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvKJvPlbNEc
or listen for the cannon volleys.

I don't think I can squeeze this one in,maybe in the fall,eh.Say hi to Shirl and the family.I have to go dry my eyes now.
DanL

abe

04-02-2009, 12:59 PM

Saturday, April 11th should be fine weather. I plan to be at Tally Ho.
Been a rough winter for many and looking forward to seeing you all again.

Can we count on a large New England contingent as well as an international flare?

abe

MiddleAgesMan

04-02-2009, 02:59 PM

How many loaves of home-made bread would it take to feed the wrecking crew?

I'm much too far away but fresh bread should travel OK by UPS, dontcha think?

elf

04-02-2009, 06:16 PM

maybe 5 or 6 loaves. UPS would undoubtedly take good care of the bread from Savannah at this time of year.

Concordia...41

04-02-2009, 07:43 PM

So this is what it's going to look like when you're done??? Pretty cool huh ?? :D

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9da23b3127ccec69118d2db4900000040O08BYtG7lsxbg9 vPhA/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

If someone can get me a rough head count, I'll get some grub ordered. :)

- M

MiddleAgesMan

04-02-2009, 07:48 PM

Sounds doable, Elf. I'll get the ingredients and a plan together so I can get the stuff shipped off in time for the event. I'll need an address, though...either Shirl's or someone in the area who will be there.

I've only been baking bread for a few months but so far I've had success with several types. I'll be sure to send an assortment--French, Bahamian White with cranberries and nuts, ciabatta, cheese bread....

I came on the WBF too late to get to know Ken very well but his Tally Ho story was well documented. It's a crying shame that he couldn't stick around a little longer. Not so much for us but for Shirl and his project. :(

elf

04-02-2009, 09:46 PM

So this is what it's going to look like when you're done??? Pretty cool huh ?? :D

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9da23b3127ccec69118d2db4900000040O08BYtG7lsxbg9 vPhA/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

What a nifty idea. Shirl would get a big laugh, I bet, if she looked out her kitchen window and saw that!

the head count is Bill's project, I suspect.

Bill R

04-03-2009, 06:52 AM

Can we get a roll call for Ms. Margo please? Who all is planning on attending?

Thanks all.

Bill R

04-03-2009, 06:55 AM

I have 3 seats (4 if people want to be cozy) plus room for equipment if anyone wants a ride from the greater Portland/southern Maine area.

First come/first serve.

Bill R

04-03-2009, 07:01 AM

I'll need an address, though...either Shirl's or someone in the area who will be there.

Check yer pm's.

Thank you!

Willin'

04-03-2009, 07:53 AM

Cheryl & I are still in.

elf

04-03-2009, 07:55 AM

I'm planning on it. Will contact Jamie and see if he'll pry himself out. He'd probably be more likely to come if someone from Jamestown or Middletown would drop by Bannister's and pick him up. Ceilidgh is easy on cars.

StevenBauer

04-03-2009, 10:09 AM

I'll ride with you if there's a seat open, Bill.

Steven

Bill R

04-03-2009, 11:10 AM

I'll ride with you if there's a seat open, Bill.

Steven

sure thing

FSS172

04-03-2009, 02:22 PM

I'll be there.

R.I.Singer30

04-06-2009, 07:06 PM

Everyone safe and healthy?

adampet

04-07-2009, 07:16 AM

Enjoy the weekend, I'm visiting colleges to help Duncan decide which one to accept. Wentworth and UMass Lowell on Saturday. So don't put me in the lunch count. My best to all. Lots of pics please.

adam

FSS172

04-07-2009, 11:40 AM

Everyone safe and healthy?
So far, so good... why do you ask, just out of curiosity?

R.I.Singer30

04-07-2009, 12:14 PM

CRS moment I guess , I thought it was last weekend.Still can't make it this weekend, I have a kids birthday party to attend.I was gonna edit it out, my bad, carry on.

abe

04-07-2009, 12:26 PM

http://www.woodenboat.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2157452#post2157452

Will post location at next time WBFWCS.

abe(andy)

Bill R

04-07-2009, 06:31 PM

Still have a couple seats left from the greater Portland area...

neal debonte

04-09-2009, 10:18 AM

Any weather update?

elf

04-09-2009, 11:55 AM

A bit further north supposed to be high in the high 40s, light overcast.

neal debonte

04-09-2009, 01:16 PM

weather.com has 70% chance of rain: I would love to ty to get up there and meet some people... will try like hell/

Bill R

04-10-2009, 06:44 AM

Weather forecast as of this am is scattered showers in the morning, sun in the afternoon. Hope to see everybody there!

Hwyl

04-10-2009, 07:27 AM

I have a meeting about a delivery, seeing if I can shift it.

Capt'n Widda

04-10-2009, 12:12 PM

Capt'n Widda

04-10-2009, 12:25 PM

Saturday weather @ Candia, NH
Mid to upper 40's all day
Wind about 10 mph all day
Few showers until Noon and then cloudy.

So the wind will make it feel cooler, but I do have hot foods coming!!

abe

04-10-2009, 01:30 PM

MiddleAgesMan
Boy fresh, hot, homemade bread everyone. I'll have to make sure everyone gets at least one piece.
Thank you so much.:D

I was hoping to get at least two pieces for a sandwich.

Thats great, I had picked up two loafs of commercial bread just in case UPS got lost. OK for the birds if we don't need it.

Ham, roast turkey, bunch of cheeses, roast beef, egg salad rolls, seafood salad and tuna salad rolls, potato salad, greens, etc. Double batch of Hot Boston Baked Beans are in the pot on a slow roast.

abe

Hwyl

04-10-2009, 04:28 PM

Still have a couple seats left from the greater Portland area...

I'll claim on of them ---- what time?

MiddleAgesMan

04-10-2009, 05:16 PM

MiddleAgesMan
The box arrived moments ago. The bread had thawed but was still quite cold. I put it in the refrig. until tomorrow. I'll heat it up just before serving. Boy fresh, hot, homemade bread everyone. I'll have to make sure everyone gets at least one piece.
Thank you so much.:D

ONE piece? ;)

How many people are going to be there? :)

I hope everyone has fun tomorrow. If I lived a little (read--a WHOLE lot) closer I would have dragged my fat a__ over for the (much needed) exercise. ;)

Bill R

04-11-2009, 10:21 PM

Great day! Thanks to everyone for everything!

StevenBauer

04-12-2009, 12:50 AM

The rain held off and we got a lot done on the mountaintop.

The driveway filled up fast:

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r241/bauerdad/2009%20pics/IMG_0711.jpg?t=1239511509

The old Kubota. Man, she's done a lot of work in her day:

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r241/bauerdad/2009%20pics/IMG_0712.jpg?t=1239511533

Sorting out all the boat gear. Ken certainly collected lots of boat gear:

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r241/bauerdad/2009%20pics/IMG_0713.jpg?t=1239511593

Ken's model of Tally Ho, the pic doesn't really show the size. The model is 1" to 1' so the sparred length of the model is over 5 feet!

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r241/bauerdad/2009%20pics/IMG_0714.jpg?t=1239511661

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r241/bauerdad/2009%20pics/IMG_0715.jpg?t=1239511791

Lots of wood cutting:

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r241/bauerdad/2009%20pics/IMG_0716.jpg?t=1239511829

StevenBauer

04-12-2009, 12:58 AM

And splitting:

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r241/bauerdad/2009%20pics/IMG_0717.jpg?t=1239511886

Here's Bill and Jim with the pile they split:

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r241/bauerdad/2009%20pics/IMG_0735.jpg?t=1239511962

Joel was still splitting away after everyone else had stopped for the day:

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r241/bauerdad/2009%20pics/IMG_0736.jpg?t=1239512010

There sure is a lot of bronze in that barn, how about this beauty?

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r241/bauerdad/2009%20pics/IMG_0720.jpg?t=1239512126

Thanks so much for the bread and the fine lunch, they were much appreciated. I'm sure Andy and ELF will come along with more pictures.

Steven

Capt'n Widda

04-12-2009, 01:27 PM

Again I come back to say:
THANK YOU
THANK YOU
THANK YOU
I will be toasty warm this winter.
I really appreciate the work and expertise in sorting, identifying, cataloging and boxing all those boat parts. Even though I had seen it all come in at one time or another, I was astounded at what Ken had collected for TALLY HO.:eek:

To Margo, Abe and Leta a thank you for helping in the food department. Making and supplying enough to feed both hungry crews!! And I will not forget MiddleAgesMan-- What delicious bread. All kinds!! And heated up it smelled and tasted like fresh out of the oven. Not a crumb was left!!

Now Wild Dingo: you noticed the pile Bill and Jim are sitting on and a couple of other piles in other photos? Well they left them just for you. Didn't want you to feel left out so they are there for you to rack.:rolleyes:

Again thanks to all. After a hard winter, a day like Saturday makes one feel very blessed. I know the Captain is watching and would say the same.

Joe ( Cold Spring on Hudson )

04-12-2009, 04:27 PM

Finestkind.

Best stuff on earth

Concordia...41

04-12-2009, 07:01 PM

Finestkind.

Best stuff on earth

Agreed! I am truly blessed to be included in this fine group of folks called the Wooden Boat Forum. :)

- M

R.I.Singer30

04-12-2009, 07:13 PM

Cheers ,job well done.

elf

04-12-2009, 07:33 PM

actually, Margo, we are all really fortunate to have arrived here and discovered such a fine bunch of folks. Without the forum, those of us who go along to help out will be staying home staring at computer screens, or watching it rain. Instead we're enjoying each other's company while getting sort muscles!

Willin'

04-12-2009, 07:45 PM

Gotta agree with Emily here. Perhaps the best part of the day is walking into that cool barn and chatting with people whom you don't have to explain your irrational love of wooden boats to. And of course, a quiet moment communing with Tally Ho.

It felt like Ken was sitting there smiling. Thanks to all!

Oh yeah, great Middle Ages bread!

Hughman

04-12-2009, 08:28 PM

Well Done!! Forum!!

Twas not given that I could be there in person, but I am in spirit

(Yeah, how much wood can a spirit stack? :p)

I salute you!

Hwyl

04-12-2009, 08:34 PM

elf

04-12-2009, 10:48 PM

gotta build a race video and do a backup before I can put more pix into the computer.

abe

04-13-2009, 09:46 AM

Been busy, have many photos, so send your e-mail address and I will reply with a link to Zenfolio. Nineteen trekked to the mountain top for work, to renew friendships and six new participants, two from this Forum, joined the seasoned hands.

A few here:

The Layout:

http://cheerio.zenfolio.com/img/v7/p1006817653-3.jpg

A few stood around:

http://cheerio.zenfolio.com/img/v7/p931004341-3.jpg

Others very busy:

http://cheerio.zenfolio.com/img/v7/p854623754-3.jpg

http://cheerio.zenfolio.com/img/v8/p689054516-4.jpg

abe

04-13-2009, 10:07 AM

What is a thread without a photo of Steve(and Willin' and Thad):

http://cheerio.zenfolio.com/img/v8/p740787378-3.jpg

And the hit of the day, wicked good bread from MAM:

http://cheerio.zenfolio.com/img/v8/p710158385-4.jpg

Six folks worked on a fittings inventory, here is Ed on the floor and Dave loading the crate:

http://cheerio.zenfolio.com/img/v8/p955103645-3.jpg

And a bucket of bolts:

http://cheerio.zenfolio.com/img/v7/p558159600-3.jpg