May I have your number?

[CaptnA]

Nope, not your phone number :gar-Bi

How many will be coming to the Pig Picking October 11, 2008?

I appreciate all the interest and things are coming along nicely.
We are anticipating a great day and are looking forward to great fellowship with as many wonderful people as can attend!
Please take a moment and drop a note of how many will be coming.

We'll expect extra and a few that can't make it. But hope to try to get a close count.

I will have some pictures posted soon showing the facility.

Any questions, don't wonder - just ask.

Added from original thread;
fall gathering in the mountains....
Pig Pickin'
Fall gathering in Asheville
Saturday October 11th 2008.

I'll have the gate open by 8:am And lock it by 10pm.
You don't have to come that early or stay that late!
Come together and enjoy some time with your fellow woodworkers.

The food ought to be ready at 1pm.

WNCWA will have their meeting- check their site for time.

We will have some demonstrations and participation activities.
Nothing too strenuous. This is supposed to be FUN.
Hopefully you may learn something along the way.

Directions to the facility are -
I-26 to exit 37 - Long Shoals Road/NC 146.
Turn WEST onto Long Shoals cross the river. (its maybe 100 yards from the interstate).
Drive 1 mile and turn right onto Clayton Road (the first road to the right).
The site is one mile down Clayton Road.
Turn right from Clayton Road into the drive. It will be marked.
I'll send out more information if needed. Please drop a note if I can help you with maps, information, accomodations, or anything else.

I-26 Exit 37 is 3 miles from the Asheville Airport exit, and 6 miles from I-40. Take I-40 to I-26 east.

There is most anything available in the area one might need.
The sites of interest are as varied as your interests.

In the area are some interesting places to visit
- Blue Ridge Parkway
Click here: Virtual Blue Ridge Parkway Guide
- NC Folk Art Center
Click here: Blue Ridge - Folk Art Center
- NC Arboretum
Click here: The North Carolina Arboretum
- WNC Nature Center ( a small zoo of native animals)
Click here: Western North Carolina Nature Center, Red Wolf Breeding Program, Animals in Natural Habitats
- Biltmore House and Gardens
Click here: Visit Biltmore - Biltmore House

Any specific questions or requests, please ask and I'll be happy to see how we can help!
If we can't find it we'll find out who can.

Motels-
Quality Inn 828-684-6688 Long Shoals Road at I-26 - closest one.
(fairly nice place from the times I 've been to calls there.)

Airport Road and I-26 One exit South (3 miles)
Comfort Inn - 828-687-9199
Holiday Inn - 828-684-1213
EconoLodge- 828-684-1200
Hampton Inn - 687-0806

Brevard Road and I-26 One exit North (4 miles)
Super 8 - 828-670-8800
Hampton Inn - 828-667-2022
Fairfield Inn - 828-665-4242
There are MANY options in the area. These are just the closest.
Also if you're local and would like to help.... :icon_chee
I like the team concept!!
Please check the staff announcement forum and take the poll of how many will be coming. We're getting ready and looking forward to meeting as many as possible!
Many have said they're coming PLEASE DO- but take the poll to help us out...
http://www.ncwoodworker.net/forums/f...-number-16322/
Last edited by CaptnA; 08-11-2008 at 01:40 PM. Reason: consolidating information

 

[TracyP]

Two for me, It might be easier to keep up with if you add a poll. Just a suggestion, I would be happy to do that for you if you would like:gar-Bi

 

[McRabbet]

Two for me -- and I suspect there will be many of us from the Western NC Woodworkers Association...

 

[jeff...]

Put me down for three for now.

Thanks

 

[rita541]

dick and I will be there
Rita541

 

[PChristy]

Two will let you know if any changes - thank you for what you are doing to get this up and going

 

[jeff...]

Make that 4 now

 

[MikeH]

3 for me. Can't wait!

 

[Canuck]

Three for me.:icon_thum:icon_thum:icon_thum

(We are staying at the Extended Stay Hotel in Ashville.) We have been looking forward to it as we have been meaning to get out to the mountains for several years now and now this is a great opportunity:wsmile::wsmile:!)

Wayne

 

[bitbight]

Two for me if all goes well.

 

[Partman]

Two for me.:icon_thum

Danny

 

[TracyP]

I added a poll per the request of CaptnA. If you have replied before today please vote on the poll. Thank you!!

 

[peteb301]

And two more:eusa_danc

 

[CaptnA]

Thanks Tracy!
Hope as many as possible can attend~

 

[WoodWrangler]

Looks like we might be able to make it .. :icon_chee

I've put us down for 2, but really we have 4 with my 2-year old daughter and baby son.

 

[WoodWrangler]

Any questions, don't wonder - just ask.

Could you post into a single place all of the info we'll need? I'm picking through the various posts and struggling to get what I think I need. I know ... I need a good slap! :slap:

The WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE information ... and I thought somewhere you had recommended some places to stay.

 

[PurpleThumb]

two for me Andy

 

[charlie s]

Two for me.

Thanks,

Charlie S

 

[TracyP]

Bump, vote on the poll if you have not please:icon_thum:icon_thum:icon_thum

 

[cpowell]

OK, I added 4 Powells to the poll.

We'll head that way Friday noonish and leave Sunday AM. Are good natured dogs on leashes welcome at the picnic? We found pet friendly accommodations and the pet add-on price is less than my local doggy hotel.

I'd like to do a little crusing if the leaf color timing is decent. Any ideas on routes would be welcome.

Chuck