Wednesday, April 30, 2008
all manner of stories....
So, this falls under the "all manner of stories" that AM mentioned in the first post when she graciously made this place for us....and AM's blog tonight made me think of it! (*hands AM a batman cookie*) The very first festival I went to, I think was like '99 (mebbe '98), and a pile of us from Live Oak, who had met Roy and Josh when they came down to work at the park here came up for the festival. Now at this point, we Floridians only knew a couple of Cornetts....Roy, James, and Grandma....and from those three, you can't really tell what a STRONG family resemblance there is. We got to the festival (camped WAY back close to the box office!!) and kept meeting Cornetts throughout the weekend....it was like, oh, there's Roy 15 years from now, there's Roy 25 years from now, there's Roy 35 years from now, there's Roy 50 years from now, and when we met Beth Ann, it was like, oh, there's Roy in a dress......and I've only missed one F.O.T.B. since then, the year I was in massage school! It's my number 1 most looked forward to festival of the year, and this festival has brought me some of my closest friends! So, thank you Cornetts!!!!!!!! Thank you so much! I really appreciate what the Cornett family has built!
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Organization
I know, I know, what is this word, "organization", doing on our Festival blog? It kind of freaks me out, too. So instead, let's think of it more as, "community."
We've been doing this long enough, and we're good enough friends, that we can all pitch in in a few key areas:
1. Keeping camp clean.
2. Sharing food.
As for the first point, Josh and I were discussing the importance of keeping the camp clean. Of course, we know that there's nothing we can do after the sun goes down, but it seems like the kitchen is the area that takes the brunt of the mess. I think there are a couple of key ways we can keep this area more tidy.
We need 3 separate areas in the kitchen: 1. cooking, 2. eating, 3. washing. The cooking and eating have gone pretty well, but we need a clean area for dishes and drinking water. Let's try to get a big, 5 gallon plastic bucket with a tap on it that we can refill at the dump station (with potable water) every day. We also need at least 2 containers to wash dishes in, and some Dr. Bronner's soap. LB - Wild Oats discount would be mighty handy on the soap!
Let's not overdue it on the food. I'll go to Sams and buy a big package of hot dogs and buns and everyone can have them. We don't need 8 billion bags of chips. Of course, you're responsible for your own alcohol, but the other stuff we can all share and the above paragraph should take care of clean water. If you have something special you would like to keep for yourself (Sophie's damned goldfish for example) don't put it out in the common area. If it's there, it's fair game.
I've started a list to the right that outlines just a few things that were on the top of my head. If you're logged into your profile, you'll see a little edit button (looks like a wrench), at the bottom of the list. If you're willing to bring an item on this list that will last throughout camp (2-3 dozen eggs for example) click the edit tool, edit the item, and add your name. I think that this method will get us off cheaper and keep down on the amount of uneaten food at the end of the weekend. You can also add other things I've forgotten.
You'll also see that I've added Thurs/Fri/Sat dinners. Dottie and I agree that it would be awful nice to have a family meal every night. I know a lot of us are scheduled the 5-8 shift, but we'll make sure there's plenty.
Also, don't forget to add to the list Dottie started at the beginning of the blog.
Finally, the BIGGEST and NASTIEST issue we have is the trash and recycling. Put on your thinking caps, kids. How can we keep this manageable?
I know I'm getting excited when I start making lists. Now I get to share them with you!
We've been doing this long enough, and we're good enough friends, that we can all pitch in in a few key areas:
1. Keeping camp clean.
2. Sharing food.
As for the first point, Josh and I were discussing the importance of keeping the camp clean. Of course, we know that there's nothing we can do after the sun goes down, but it seems like the kitchen is the area that takes the brunt of the mess. I think there are a couple of key ways we can keep this area more tidy.
We need 3 separate areas in the kitchen: 1. cooking, 2. eating, 3. washing. The cooking and eating have gone pretty well, but we need a clean area for dishes and drinking water. Let's try to get a big, 5 gallon plastic bucket with a tap on it that we can refill at the dump station (with potable water) every day. We also need at least 2 containers to wash dishes in, and some Dr. Bronner's soap. LB - Wild Oats discount would be mighty handy on the soap!
Let's not overdue it on the food. I'll go to Sams and buy a big package of hot dogs and buns and everyone can have them. We don't need 8 billion bags of chips. Of course, you're responsible for your own alcohol, but the other stuff we can all share and the above paragraph should take care of clean water. If you have something special you would like to keep for yourself (Sophie's damned goldfish for example) don't put it out in the common area. If it's there, it's fair game.
I've started a list to the right that outlines just a few things that were on the top of my head. If you're logged into your profile, you'll see a little edit button (looks like a wrench), at the bottom of the list. If you're willing to bring an item on this list that will last throughout camp (2-3 dozen eggs for example) click the edit tool, edit the item, and add your name. I think that this method will get us off cheaper and keep down on the amount of uneaten food at the end of the weekend. You can also add other things I've forgotten.
You'll also see that I've added Thurs/Fri/Sat dinners. Dottie and I agree that it would be awful nice to have a family meal every night. I know a lot of us are scheduled the 5-8 shift, but we'll make sure there's plenty.
Also, don't forget to add to the list Dottie started at the beginning of the blog.
Finally, the BIGGEST and NASTIEST issue we have is the trash and recycling. Put on your thinking caps, kids. How can we keep this manageable?
I know I'm getting excited when I start making lists. Now I get to share them with you!
Saturday, April 26, 2008
This is Josh's Test Post.
Josh wants to join the blog and I am showing him how to post a blog.
This picture was to show him how to post a picture. Enjoy
This picture was to show him how to post a picture. Enjoy
Anna said I could!
One evening a man was at home watching TV and eating peanuts. He'd toss them in the air, then catch them in his mouth. In the middle of catching one, his wife asked a question, and as he turned to answer her, a peanut fell in his ear.
He tried and tried to dig it out but succeeded in only pushing it in deeper. He called his wife for assistance, and after hours of trying they became worried and decided to go to hospital.
As they were ready to go out the door, their daughter came home with her date. After being informed of the problem, their daughter's date said he could get the peanut out. The young man told the father to sit down, then shoved two fingers up the father's nose and told him to blow hard. When the father blew, the peanut flew out. The mother and daughter jumped and yelled for joy. The young man insisted that it was nothing and the daughter brought the young man out to the kitchen for something to eat .
Once he was gone the mother turned to the father. The mother said, "That's wonderful. Isn't he smart? What do you think he's going to be when he grows older?" The father replied, "According to the smell of his fingers,... our son in-law!"
He tried and tried to dig it out but succeeded in only pushing it in deeper. He called his wife for assistance, and after hours of trying they became worried and decided to go to hospital.
As they were ready to go out the door, their daughter came home with her date. After being informed of the problem, their daughter's date said he could get the peanut out. The young man told the father to sit down, then shoved two fingers up the father's nose and told him to blow hard. When the father blew, the peanut flew out. The mother and daughter jumped and yelled for joy. The young man insisted that it was nothing and the daughter brought the young man out to the kitchen for something to eat .
Once he was gone the mother turned to the father. The mother said, "That's wonderful. Isn't he smart? What do you think he's going to be when he grows older?" The father replied, "According to the smell of his fingers,... our son in-law!"
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Festivale~
mmkay, I re-arranged this list a lil bit, and bolded the things that still aren't signed off on...the original post follows the list, but I wanted this up top so's that when we link to it, we don't have to search for the list etc....Please add to it, and let's try to bold/unbold as needed:)
Food Only cooler: am
2 more food-only coolers
Paper towels: Stephy
Utensils: am
Cast iron skillet: am
Another big ass cast iron skillet: Double O
Plastic Cups: dottie......got three 18 pks
Plates, paper or otherwise:Stephy
Large water-holding container with spout
Bowl or something to wash dishes in
Towels: am
Disinfecting wipes: am
Benches--Josh Gregory
Shovel (only for set up): am
LANTERNS LANTERNS LANTERNS!!!! AM's got 1; at least two and batteries or propane enough for those two that can be in the kitchen all weekend....and others for other purposes and places around camp!
flashlights galore!
2 or 3 50gallon sized trash cans for recycling purposes
3 medium to big plastic totes for dish station
small thingy of bleach for dish station
Dr. Bronner's soap for dirty dishes n dirty hippies AM
Big ole stew pot sort of affair AM
Big skillet (am has this covered)
Big griddle type thing
Couple of smaller saucepans
Metal flippy spatulas, stabby forks, big stirring spoons
Some bigger tupperware type sealable containers for leftovers
Aluminum foil for cooking and for wrapping to go plates for whoever's workin through dinner
Oven mitts
Kebob type skewers for marshmallows and hot dogs n stuff over the fire
Garbage bags!
firewood!! Josh Gregory
a big stump of wood, suitable for standing on, for pedestal and speaking purposes!
camp stove (AM has this covered)
coffee percolator? (pwease!) (AM rocks this one, too!)
tables (AM has one, but we can always use more)(one from dottie too)
rake? (covered by the lovely AM)
TARPS AM has one BIG one. Paul Green? Don't you possess tarps?
EZup tent if someone has one....mine from last year is history
more decorations
other special beverages!
musicians with instruments and inclination to play said instruments! (AM-geeetar!) um....note to self.....someone please to get a crowbar and pry jamie off his computer for geetar #2!!!)
pirate flags, of course ( i think lunchy may have this covered)
more chairs
votive candles and glass jars to put em in...save your peanut butter jars, kids!
HAMMOCKS! AM, Josh Gregory
all of youz with smiling faces
a tiki hut o worship, started by Miss Carrie, and finished throughout the weekend with bits of offering (visual aids at bottom of this page)
***********************************************
Well, it's almost that time of year, kids!!! I can't wait, but I guess I'll have to...luckily, it's not too far away now. Here's a partial list of stuff I'm bringing and stuff I can think of that we need.......I will edit it and add to it along and along....
I'm bringing:
me!
tent for me
at least 3 chairs
any tarps i can rustle up
spiffy new 1st aid kit
sunblock
chemical warfare agains ye olde vampire squitos
massage table (!)
lots of decorating goodies
stuff for pirate story hour
special beverage!
MAYBE a table
smiles
jokes
hugs!
Mad Libs!
pirate-phenalia for prizes for games n such
lil whisk broom for tent sweepage
coffee and hot chocolate supplies
WHAT WE NEED:
Thanks, Miss Dottie, for starting this list! I woke up at 4 wide awake, my brain filled with all things festival! I've added to the list. I would like to see camp set up with an area for cooking and a separate area for washing. Also, I'm going to hunt for a wagon that I can pull Sophie and her toys around in, and where she can nap, but we can also use it to haul water and stuff from the dump station.
Food Only cooler: am (will need at least 2 more)
Paper towels:
Utensils: am
Cast iron skillet: am
Plastic Cups:
Plates, paper or otherwise:
Large water-holding container with spout
Bowl or something to wash dishes in
Towels: am
Disinfecting wipes: am
Josh Gregory Benches
Shovel (only for set up): am
LANTERNS LANTERNS LANTERNS!!!! at least two and batteries or propane enough for those two that can be in the kitchen all weekend....and others for other purposes and places around camp!
flashlights galore!
2 or 3 50gallon sized trash cans for recycling purposes
3 medium to big plastic totes for dish station
small thingy of bleach for dish station
dr. bronners soap for dirty dishes n dirty hippies
big ole stew pot sort of affair
big skillet
big griddle type thing
couple of smaller saucepans
metal flippy spatulas, stabby forks, big stirring spoons
some bigger tupperware type sealable containers for leftovers
aluminum foil for cooking and for wrapping to go plates for whoever's workin through dinner
oven mitts
kebob type skewers for marshmallows and hot dogs n stuff over the fire
all of youz with smiling faces
a tiki hut o worship, started by Miss Carrie, and finished throughout the weekend with bits of offering (visual aids at bottom of this page)
firewood!!
a big stump of wood, suitable for standing on, for pedestal and speaking purposes!
camp stove (AM has this covered)
coffee percolator? (pwease!) (AM rocks this one, too!)
tables (AM has one, but we can always use more)
rake? (covered by the lovely AM)
tarps
ezup tent if someone has one....mine from last year is history
more decorations
other special beverages!
musicians with instruments and inclination to play said instruments! (AM-geeetar!) um....note to self.....someone please to get a crowbar and pry jamie off his computer for geetar #2!!!)
pirate flags, of course ( i think lunchy may have this covered)
more chairs
votive candles and glass jars to put em in...save your peanut butter jars, kids!
HAMMOCKS!
ok, so, I will keep adding to this...leave comments or somethin if you think of stuff that needs to be on the list:) or just make a list of what youre bringin, and we'll post all the lists and mark off the what we need list as we go!
Food Only cooler: am
2 more food-only coolers
Paper towels: Stephy
Utensils: am
Cast iron skillet: am
Another big ass cast iron skillet: Double O
Plastic Cups: dottie......got three 18 pks
Plates, paper or otherwise:Stephy
Large water-holding container with spout
Bowl or something to wash dishes in
Towels: am
Disinfecting wipes: am
Benches--Josh Gregory
Shovel (only for set up): am
LANTERNS LANTERNS LANTERNS!!!! AM's got 1; at least two and batteries or propane enough for those two that can be in the kitchen all weekend....and others for other purposes and places around camp!
flashlights galore!
2 or 3 50gallon sized trash cans for recycling purposes
3 medium to big plastic totes for dish station
small thingy of bleach for dish station
Dr. Bronner's soap for dirty dishes n dirty hippies AM
Big ole stew pot sort of affair AM
Big skillet (am has this covered)
Big griddle type thing
Couple of smaller saucepans
Metal flippy spatulas, stabby forks, big stirring spoons
Some bigger tupperware type sealable containers for leftovers
Aluminum foil for cooking and for wrapping to go plates for whoever's workin through dinner
Oven mitts
Kebob type skewers for marshmallows and hot dogs n stuff over the fire
Garbage bags!
firewood!! Josh Gregory
a big stump of wood, suitable for standing on, for pedestal and speaking purposes!
camp stove (AM has this covered)
coffee percolator? (pwease!) (AM rocks this one, too!)
tables (AM has one, but we can always use more)(one from dottie too)
rake? (covered by the lovely AM)
TARPS AM has one BIG one. Paul Green? Don't you possess tarps?
EZup tent if someone has one....mine from last year is history
more decorations
other special beverages!
musicians with instruments and inclination to play said instruments! (AM-geeetar!) um....note to self.....someone please to get a crowbar and pry jamie off his computer for geetar #2!!!)
pirate flags, of course ( i think lunchy may have this covered)
more chairs
votive candles and glass jars to put em in...save your peanut butter jars, kids!
HAMMOCKS! AM, Josh Gregory
all of youz with smiling faces
a tiki hut o worship, started by Miss Carrie, and finished throughout the weekend with bits of offering (visual aids at bottom of this page)
***********************************************
Well, it's almost that time of year, kids!!! I can't wait, but I guess I'll have to...luckily, it's not too far away now. Here's a partial list of stuff I'm bringing and stuff I can think of that we need.......I will edit it and add to it along and along....
I'm bringing:
me!
tent for me
at least 3 chairs
any tarps i can rustle up
spiffy new 1st aid kit
sunblock
chemical warfare agains ye olde vampire squitos
massage table (!)
lots of decorating goodies
stuff for pirate story hour
special beverage!
MAYBE a table
smiles
jokes
hugs!
Mad Libs!
pirate-phenalia for prizes for games n such
lil whisk broom for tent sweepage
coffee and hot chocolate supplies
WHAT WE NEED:
Thanks, Miss Dottie, for starting this list! I woke up at 4 wide awake, my brain filled with all things festival! I've added to the list. I would like to see camp set up with an area for cooking and a separate area for washing. Also, I'm going to hunt for a wagon that I can pull Sophie and her toys around in, and where she can nap, but we can also use it to haul water and stuff from the dump station.
Food Only cooler: am (will need at least 2 more)
Paper towels:
Utensils: am
Cast iron skillet: am
Plastic Cups:
Plates, paper or otherwise:
Large water-holding container with spout
Bowl or something to wash dishes in
Towels: am
Disinfecting wipes: am
Josh Gregory Benches
Shovel (only for set up): am
LANTERNS LANTERNS LANTERNS!!!! at least two and batteries or propane enough for those two that can be in the kitchen all weekend....and others for other purposes and places around camp!
flashlights galore!
2 or 3 50gallon sized trash cans for recycling purposes
3 medium to big plastic totes for dish station
small thingy of bleach for dish station
dr. bronners soap for dirty dishes n dirty hippies
big ole stew pot sort of affair
big skillet
big griddle type thing
couple of smaller saucepans
metal flippy spatulas, stabby forks, big stirring spoons
some bigger tupperware type sealable containers for leftovers
aluminum foil for cooking and for wrapping to go plates for whoever's workin through dinner
oven mitts
kebob type skewers for marshmallows and hot dogs n stuff over the fire
all of youz with smiling faces
a tiki hut o worship, started by Miss Carrie, and finished throughout the weekend with bits of offering (visual aids at bottom of this page)
firewood!!
a big stump of wood, suitable for standing on, for pedestal and speaking purposes!
camp stove (AM has this covered)
coffee percolator? (pwease!) (AM rocks this one, too!)
tables (AM has one, but we can always use more)
rake? (covered by the lovely AM)
tarps
ezup tent if someone has one....mine from last year is history
more decorations
other special beverages!
musicians with instruments and inclination to play said instruments! (AM-geeetar!) um....note to self.....someone please to get a crowbar and pry jamie off his computer for geetar #2!!!)
pirate flags, of course ( i think lunchy may have this covered)
more chairs
votive candles and glass jars to put em in...save your peanut butter jars, kids!
HAMMOCKS!
ok, so, I will keep adding to this...leave comments or somethin if you think of stuff that needs to be on the list:) or just make a list of what youre bringin, and we'll post all the lists and mark off the what we need list as we go!
Festival 08
Alright, I don't know about you, but I am getting really PUMPED about the festival this year.
I wanted to start a blog where we can all discuss what we're bringing, when we're camping, what we're eating, and tell any manner of stories and anything else! I've made many of you authors. If you're not an author and you want to be, let me know and I'll add you.
Right off the bat, I think we should set up camp Saturday or Sunday. The spots have been going quickly and I want to get a good one. Roy and I have decided to camp at the site, with Riley and Sophie, so you all deserve a heads up on that one. I have a board meeting on Wednesday night, but would really like to start camping that night. We shall see. Carrie will be in town Tuesday - Friday morning and she wants to see everyone, too.
So this is it folks! Post all you want!
I wanted to start a blog where we can all discuss what we're bringing, when we're camping, what we're eating, and tell any manner of stories and anything else! I've made many of you authors. If you're not an author and you want to be, let me know and I'll add you.
Right off the bat, I think we should set up camp Saturday or Sunday. The spots have been going quickly and I want to get a good one. Roy and I have decided to camp at the site, with Riley and Sophie, so you all deserve a heads up on that one. I have a board meeting on Wednesday night, but would really like to start camping that night. We shall see. Carrie will be in town Tuesday - Friday morning and she wants to see everyone, too.
So this is it folks! Post all you want!
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