I may break my "don't leave West Virginia" rule and come to this one. I want to see old friends, show off the latest bridge prototype, and hear some good mountain music. Also, eat good food. I can bring a thread injector for Donna to use, if she wants.Today I have my mother's old Wilcox & Gibbs chainstitch machine out, as I'm exploring possible seam locations for bottom insulating layers.
Would be good to see ya Dave.
"I like grits,because they have no bones" Chet Atkins
No thanks!Originally Posted by WV
I can bring a thread injector for Donna to use, if she wants.I did bring my sewing machine to the spring MAHHA...needed to finish some raffle stuff. Hopefully, never again!
Donna
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It would be very good to see you and Freia again Dave.
It sure would be great to see you there Dave.
Here is the report thread from last year. Brings back good memories!
https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...ayson+Festival
I too will something make and joy in it's making
Speaking of lost & found, Bonepile sent me this PM after last years Festival Hang...
I forgot and left behind my little blue folding chair with the grey ridgerest foam pad.
I think we discovered that it was sent home with the Professor as well.
Also, I have a 3 leg, folding camp stool with a camo seat. I'm not sure if it was left behind at last years Fall Festival or the Winter Hang.
I too will something make and joy in it's making
Grayjay or Homerun retrieved my chair and pad and sent it to me. Thank You.
This is for Tim....thought I'd express my thanks for using his tarp all these years. A little humor to the tune of Jimmy Dean's "Big Bad John."
Big Blue
Ev'ry year at Grayson you could see him arrive
Riding in a wheelbarrow 'bout Sept 25.
Kinda long on the side like a mountain view
And everybody knew they'd be safe under Big Blue.
Big Blue, Big Blue
Big Ole Blue....
Big Blue.
Lots of folks didn't know where Blue called home
He was always near the fire but was never alone.
He didn't complain much against the painted hue
A little flutter in the breeze, happily there, Big Blue.
Big Blue, Big Blue
Big Ole Blue....
Big Blue.
There were pancakes and eggs and biscuits and beans
Rockdawg was cookin' in his old blue jeans.
Lo and Lauren, Slowhike there with his two
All was peaceful, smiles all around, under Blue.
Big Blue, Big Blue
Big Ole Blue....
Big Blue.
Then came that groan from a darkened sky
The leaves set flight and the timbers cried!
Campers were prayin' and their hearts beat fast
The storm was a comin' but they all held fast, under Blue.
Big Blue, Big Blue
Big Ole Blue....
Big Blue.
Through the dust and the smoke and the driven rain
Hung the giant of all tarps, born of Grayson fame!
His grommets now a tearin' as he gave out a groan
Between the tall oak trees, he held there alone, Big Blue.
Chorus
Now as time passed on, the clouds blew on by
His guy lines now tattered were limp in the sky.
But protected and safe was the hammock crew
Everybody now sure, he'd given his all, Big Blue.
Big Blue, Big Blue
Big Ole Blue....
Big Blue.
So they folded him up neatly for one last time
And put him in the barrow to make the climb.
Now it is with verse, we bow, us few
And say our humble grace, for our old friend...Big Blue.
Big Blue.... Big Ole Blue.
Craig ,you just made me cry.Beautiful man !
"I like grits,because they have no bones" Chet Atkins
Oh Man, What a bald! I'm sheding a tear now for Big Blue.
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