I've had a lot of people already say they hope there is a Jacketfest this year, so let's see what we can get together.
The first Jacketfest was a small gathering in Cave City, Kentucky in July of 07. Although we were a small group and mother nature treated us to a drought-breaking downpour we had a hell of a time. We had a couple bands, a lot of games, we talked and played music, and lifelong friends were made. We also had people from as far as California and New York.
I'd love to do something like this again. Last year we talked about renting a place out. I'd really like to do it at someone's residence or land, but it was nice having a bathhouse and electricity in the middle of the woods without running a generator.
Anyway, who's interested? What ideas do you all have for the what-have-you?
I'm into it. Let's have it someplace near a place where I can get some hot chicken afterwards. (Prince's in Nashville for example)
I'm interested. I know a few peeps that dont hang out here that are interested too. I am always looking to meet good people and it seems like you all got that going on here. I'm pretty easy to please. Camping, sitting around the fire, talking, drinking, canoeing, hiking, music (of course) are all the fixin's for a successful get together for me. I dont have land or space to provide (well depending on how many will show up,) but I would be more than ok with throwing down for a campsite or the rental of a campground. If someone else wants to provide a space for us, I will be happy to contribute whatever I can for our weekend. ;)
QuoteI'm into it. Let's have it someplace near a place where I can get some hot chicken afterwards. (Prince's in Nashville for example)
I might just have to go this week now that you mentioned it
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I can try to be in. I would love to meet and parrty with a lot of ya'll.
QuoteQuoteI'm into it. Let's have it someplace near a place where I can get some hot chicken afterwards. (Prince's in Nashville for example)
I might just have to go this week now that you mentioned it
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Let's have it at Tracy's house. Can I bring my dog? 8-)
QuoteQuoteQuoteI'm into it. Let's have it someplace near a place where I can get some hot chicken afterwards. (Prince's in Nashville for example)
I might just have to go this week now that you mentioned it
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Let's have it at Tracy's house. Can I bring my dog? 8-)
I'll be out of town that weekend... :-/
QuoteQuoteI'm into it. Let's have it someplace near a place where I can get some hot chicken afterwards. (Prince's in Nashville for example)
I might just have to go this week now that you mentioned it
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That looks delicious, please tell me more about Prince's.
IN!!! Please keep it in KY though to lend a sense of authenticity. Cave City WAS a pretty nice little venue... :)
You should all just come to Oz and have Jacketfest here. ;)
I'm probably in dpeending on timing. I have to see when we will do it and where. As long as I'm not on my way to the other side, I'll go.
I'm in - I was bummed not to have made it the first time.
sounds fun.
WHAT is that thing? it looks like beef on toast?
I miss hot chicken :-/ Penny, as a YLT fan, you should know about this! ;)
I'm into it as long as it doesn't conflict with the summer festies. Sounds like fun!
I've never had hot chicken but I heard a thing on NPR about the phenom a couple years ago and have been dreaming of visiting Tennessee ever since. I have a very very high tolerance for heat. I'm a hot lover. And by that I mean I love to eat hot things. Um, never mind. :-/
Sorry about hijacking this thread aMD, but seriously, this would be a great two-fer!!! :o
QuoteI miss hot chicken :-/ Penny, as a YLT fan, you should know about this! ;)
I'm into it as long as it doesn't conflict with the summer festies. Sounds like fun!
you need to enlighten me!!
QuoteYou should all just come to Oz and have Jacketfest here. ;)
awesome. i'd love to go to australia one day, so why not now?
:)
I'm in with Teo. And I don't have hot chicken from Prince's but I would bring homemade chicken and noodles for everyone.
Dylan, I would like a place with bathrooms(flushing toilets preferably) and electricity would be nice.
Be kind to us old people. ;)
I'M IN!
well, i WANT to be in. just depends on the date and all.
i liked the cave city spot meg found for the last fest. the only downside was not having a lot to do around the campground during the day (hiking, for instance).
the more of us there are, the more we guarantee no creepy drifter dudes in the camp area.
cave city was terrific too because it was close to louisville.
like crazylove, i am also a fan of the flushing toilets and running water.
perhaps we can find a small state or national park camp area. the reason i suggest small is so that there are fewer non-fest campers. i just wouldn't want to impinge on someone's weekend of solitude and nature with our rambunctious goings-on and clambake-age.
i will make a trip to AAA to pick up a Kentucky travel guide to start looking for possible camp/private locations.
YEAH, DYLAN! [smiley=beer.gif]
time to start working on my peep-tossing and corn-hole skillz.
Or try to time in August when dragonboy is in Memphis.
QuoteOr try to time in August when dragonboy is in Memphis.
That would be good. I was thinking some time in July or early August. When are the other fests? bonaroo etc.
QuoteQuoteOr try to time in August when dragonboy is in Memphis.
That would be good. I was thinking some time in July or early August. When are the other fests? bonaroo etc.
Trying to remember the exact dates, but I wanna say it's that first week is when he's here.
QuoteQuoteYou should all just come to Oz and have Jacketfest here. ;)
awesome. i'd love to go to australia one day, so why not now?
:)
Exactly.
QuoteI'M IN!
well, i WANT to be in. just depends on the date and all.
i liked the cave city spot meg found for the last fest. the only downside was not having a lot to do around the campground during the day (hiking, for instance).
the more of us there are, the more we guarantee no creepy drifter dudes in the camp area.
cave city was terrific too because it was close to louisville.
like crazylove, i am also a fan of the flushing toilets and running water.
perhaps we can find a small state or national park camp area. the reason i suggest small is so that there are fewer non-fest campers. i just wouldn't want to impinge on someone's weekend of solitude and nature with our rambunctious goings-on and clambake-age.
i will make a trip to AAA to pick up a Kentucky travel guide to start looking for possible camp/private locations.
YEAH, DYLAN! [smiley=beer.gif]
time to start working on my peep-tossing and corn-hole skillz.
y'all need to holler at mammoth cave national park. they have some of the coolest hiking trails i've ever been on, and also you can canoe/kayak/take cave tours. all in all, a sweet locale.
QuoteQuoteI'M IN!
well, i WANT to be in. just depends on the date and all.
i liked the cave city spot meg found for the last fest. the only downside was not having a lot to do around the campground during the day (hiking, for instance).
the more of us there are, the more we guarantee no creepy drifter dudes in the camp area.
cave city was terrific too because it was close to louisville.
like crazylove, i am also a fan of the flushing toilets and running water.
perhaps we can find a small state or national park camp area. the reason i suggest small is so that there are fewer non-fest campers. i just wouldn't want to impinge on someone's weekend of solitude and nature with our rambunctious goings-on and clambake-age.
i will make a trip to AAA to pick up a Kentucky travel guide to start looking for possible camp/private locations.
YEAH, DYLAN! [smiley=beer.gif]
time to start working on my peep-tossing and corn-hole skillz.
y'all need to holler at [highlight]mammoth cave national park[/highlight]. they have some of the coolest hiking trails i've ever been on, and also you can canoe/kayak/take cave tours. all in all, a sweet locale.
I think that is one of the one's I looked up the other night.
Roo is in June. Lolla is the weekend of Aug 7-9. I'm in a wedding Aug 15 (the "outsiders" that want to join us are getting hitched)
Would the weekend of Aug 1 work for everyone? Is that when Dragonboy is stateside?
I'm sure it will be difficult to find a weekend that works for
everyone.....but hopefully we can figure something out! :)
I want in. How many people are you thinking...25...100...200?
I like August 1st.
This sounds fun, i love camping. Count me in.
Sounds like a damn good time, I just can't commit to anything yet. Lots of stuff going on- kid's baseball games, coaching, two other camping trips planned already, vacation, etc.
I look forward to the announced date so I can see if it can work or not.
for everyone looking for an announced date: this is really a process of finding out which dates work people.
meg: will look at mammoth caves!
lovedog, last fest we had about 20 campers all weekend with another 15 or so drop ins for the music.
I vote July 31 to Aug 2
(is this what we're supposed to do to find a date or is someone going to be "The Decider" and whoever can't make it will just have to cope?)
That weekend works for me, but I'll have to run it by the wife, August 1 is our five year anniversary. That time is perfect for me. Of course we will also have to check if the campground is available or not on the weekend we choose. Or maybe we should hold the date firm and a place that can accommodate us.
I'm excited so many peeps are planning on coming. I can't wait to meet you all and catch up with the ones I already know.
I think 50 is a reasonable number to look for, for those looking for spots. Thank you all for your help.
if anyone's going down from the NY/NJ area, let me know if you wanna share rides. I think reenie is in, too.
Unless JJ offers me a ride in his T bird.
Quoteif anyone's going down from the NY/NJ area, let me know if you wanna share rides. I think reenie is in, too.
Unless JJ offers me a ride in his T bird.
;D
Anyone going from northern or central illinois can hook up with me for a ride....or if you are in my path headed south/southeast I'll pick you up!
I'm excited!! :)
QuoteThat weekend works for me, but I'll have to run it by the wife, August 1 is our five year anniversary. That time is perfect for me. Of course we will also have to check if the campground is available or not on the weekend we choose. Or maybe we should hold the date firm and a place that can accommodate us.
I'm excited so many peeps are planning on coming. I can't wait to meet you all and catch up with the ones I already know.
I think 50 is a reasonable number to look for, for those looking for spots. Thank you all for your help.
I got an idea :D... maybe you should tell your wife you want to renew your wedding vows and we can have a jacket wedding in a cave.
You can tell me to shut up anytime I totally understand :).
I've been married 22 years and haven't renewed anything but my life insurance policy and my underwear.
I sent an email off to Mammoth Cave inquiring whether or not they have the space/availability to accommodate us on those dates.
nice action-taking, soulshine!
I'm coming if I have to hitch hike or jump a freight train...I wonder what the Greyhound driver would do when I started to wheel my keg of beer on board :D I will bring the keg
Quoteif anyone's going down from the NY/NJ area, let me know if you wanna share rides. I think reenie is in, too.
Unless JJ offers me a ride in his T bird.
I am in. Penny, I can pick you up on the way. :)
Will anyone be passing through southern NM? Or anyone want to car pool with me from somewhere near NM? I would love to go!!
Quotenice action-taking, soulshine!
Thanks Chica!!! :)
Still no word yet. I'll let you all know as soon as I find out!
RCCOLA: where are you coming from? I bet you can find someone to hitch a ride with! I rode Greyhound once and I don't ever want to do that again! I was on a full bus, in the window seat and this
sccccuuuuurrrry man sat right next to me and proceeded to touch himself for about 2 hours until we arrived in Chicago. I felt so violated and disgusted. Now I can look back and laugh, but at the time I was dying a lil bit inside with every passing moment. :'(
i really think i wanna be part of this extravaganza- try to bring myself and some other fellows from northern jersey
Aug 1st? Im in!
There are alot of great cabins for rent in the Lake Cumberland area and you can't find a prettier place.If everyone split the cost it would be minimal.We could rent 1,2,3..........whatever number of cabins we needed to contain the madness. :D
QuoteThere are alot of great cabins for rent in the Lake Cumberland area and you can't find a prettier place.If everyone split the cost it would be minimal.We could rent 1,2,3..........whatever number of cabins we needed to contain the madness. :D
that's not a bad idea, I've stayed at their cabins before. there's a lot of scenic views and good hiking trails there. we would need a central place to meet though.
I just had another brainfart.
H-O-U-S-E-B-O-A-T :o
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that's not a bad idea, I've stayed at their cabins before. there's a lot of scenic views and good hiking trails there. we would need a central place to meet though.
if the cabins were close together, that would work out. could we have fire there? (kymom-fire is the principal reason that a houseboat may not be a good option. ;D )
;D I don't know?We grow some pretty durable boats down here on Lake Cumberland.
The cabins are close together.I'll try to find a good link for some rentals for everyone to check out.
Is anyone carpooling from Philly/Jersey/New York area? If so, let me know!
QuoteThere are alot of great cabins for rent in the Lake Cumberland area and you can't find a prettier place.If everyone split the cost it would be minimal.We could rent 1,2,3..........whatever number of cabins we needed to contain the madness. :D
I was searching for info on cabin's at Lake Cumberland and there are A LOT of different optionz in different areas....We're you guys thinking of a specific one? If so, let me know and I can contact them to see what their availability and pricing is like.
kymomandstuff, if you're already on it just let me know! :)
bumpage
Any new news from the Jacketfest front?
Also...any chance to have it on any other weekend besides August 1? I have to be in Charleston, SC that weekend and there's no way out...and I have to go to Jacketfest this year since I've never been. :-/
QuoteAny new news from the Jacketfest front?
Also...any chance to have it on any other weekend besides August 1? I have to be in Charleston, SC that weekend and there's no way out...and I have to go to Jacketfest this year since I've never been. :-/
i agree--i think i'll be in Berlin until Aug 8th :-( any chance of change of date?
QuoteQuoteAny new news from the Jacketfest front?
Also...any chance to have it on any other weekend besides August 1? I have to be in Charleston, SC that weekend and there's no way out...and I have to go to Jacketfest this year since I've never been. :-/
i agree--i think i'll be in Berlin until Aug 8th :-( any chance of change of date?
august 9th is my anniversary so I can't do that day but maybe I can come later on. we'll see
Either that weekend, or the weekend before, I'll be at Shiloh, hunkered down below Hornet's Nest driving back the damned Yankees.
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So July 10-11th is Forecastle http://www.forecastlefest.com/ and Lebowski Fest http://www.lebowskifest.com/ in Louisville. Some people were suggesting we piggyback on this crazy cool weekend in da ville and arrange meet-ups/camping around these events. What do you all think?
QuoteSo July 10-11th is Forecastle http://www.forecastlefest.com/ and Lebowski Fest http://www.lebowskifest.com/ in Louisville. Some people were suggesting we piggyback on this crazy cool weekend in da ville and arrange meet-ups/camping around these events. What do you all think?
Sounds Perfect Since i'll most likely be attending both of those "fests"
Edit: Just Forecastle
Ok, I'm guessing there's not a lot of interest in doing it forecastle weekend and I'm cool with that. All my local friends think it's crazy to do it the same day. I know it would be more convenient for out-of -towners but I'd like Jaketfest to be its own event. That doesn't mean we can't get together the weekend of forecastle and lebowski, it just means you'll have two reasons to come to da ville (or somewhere thereabouts)!
So what's another date that might work for Jacketfest? Where my peeps at?
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sorry couldn't help it ;)
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sorry couldn't help it ;)
Don't be sorry, they will be there too. ;)
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sorry couldn't help it ;)
mmmmmmmmmm........peeps
QuoteOk, I'm guessing there's not a lot of interest in doing it forecastle weekend and I'm cool with that. All my local friends think it's crazy to do it the same day. I know it would be more convenient for out-of -towners but I'd like Jaketfest to be its own event. That doesn't mean we can't get together the weekend of forecastle and lebowski, it just means you'll have two reasons to come to da ville (or somewhere thereabouts)!
So what's another date that might work for Jacketfest? Where my peeps at?
I am fortunate that I have the latitude to be fairly flexible. The only weekend that is totally out is the Forecastle weekend. I feel that camping in the woods is the best venue however...
QuoteQuoteOk, I'm guessing there's not a lot of interest in doing it forecastle weekend and I'm cool with that. All my local friends think it's crazy to do it the same day. I know it would be more convenient for out-of -towners but I'd like Jaketfest to be its own event. That doesn't mean we can't get together the weekend of forecastle and lebowski, it just means you'll have two reasons to come to da ville (or somewhere thereabouts)!
So what's another date that might work for Jacketfest? Where my peeps at?
I am fortunate that I have the latitude to be fairly flexible. The only weekend that is totally out is the Forecastle weekend. I feel that camping in the woods is the best venue however...
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Bump.
We're already almost through May. It may be time to pin down a date. We could shoot for Fourth of July weekend or the weekend after forecastle, the 17-19. I think I'll call the campground here in Louisville that Forecastle is using and see what their deal is.
Maybe 17-19 would be better than Fourth because peeps may have family commitments?
QuoteMaybe 17-19 would be better than Fourth because peeps may have family commitments?
Anything set yet?
QuoteQuoteMaybe 17-19 would be better than Fourth because peeps may have family commitments?
Anything set yet?
I don't think there will be a proper Jacketfest this year, but a lot of us will be meeting up the weekend of Forecastle, July 10-12. We ought to arrange a time and place that all the forum peeps can get together.
QuoteQuoteQuoteMaybe 17-19 would be better than Fourth because peeps may have family commitments?
Anything set yet?
I don't think there will be a proper Jacketfest this year, but a lot of us will be meeting up the weekend of Forecastle, July 11-13. We ought to arrange a time and place that all the forum peeps can get together.
Agreed! 7-11 if possible please... :)
I'll be there in spirit :-[ :-/
QuoteI'll be there in spirit :-[ :-/
Do I have to come down there and manknap yo' ass? ;)
QuoteQuoteQuoteMaybe 17-19 would be better than Fourth because peeps may have family commitments?
Anything set yet?
I don't think there will be a proper Jacketfest this year, but a lot of us will be meeting up the weekend of Forecastle, July 11-13. We ought to arrange a time and place that all the forum peeps can get together.
Well I think that weekend could be declared "Jacketfest Weekend" instead of officially
JacketFest. Maybe we can all meet up going to that Lebowski fest BH was talking about unless anyone will be at Forecastle feigning to see Widespread
Picnic....Teo (and possibly Dark) will probably only be there Sat it sounds like, so maybe that's the best day?
I'd be down for grabbing a couple lanes at the Lebowski Fest Bowling Party. Bowling party starts at 8 and I'm pretty sure it lasts until 3 or 4, I'll check. I'll email Will, he is a big Jacketfan from back in the day, maybe he'll let us reserve a few lanes or at least come by and say hi.
QuoteI'd be down for grabbing a couple lanes at the Lebowski Fest Bowling Party. Bowling party starts at 8 and I'm pretty sure it lasts until 3 or 4, I'll check. I'll email Will, he is a big Jacketfan from back in the day, maybe he'll let us reserve a few lanes or at least come by and say hi.
SWEET
Does that work for everyone else? It will be $25 in advance but it should be a good time. Bowling, white Russians, hanging with peeps and achievers...
QuoteDoes that work for everyone else? It will be $25 in advance but it should be a good time. Bowling, white Russians, hanging with peeps and achievers...
i think it's great and if people don't want to do THAT, we can have a backup.
i'm pretty sure a lot of us will be at the black crowes show beforehand, which probably will not let out till 8:30ish...
This all sounds good to me! :)
I'm up for anything... :)
I have a crazy, CRAZY idear for a Jacketfest 2010. Or at least some kind of meet up. Thinking and need to check a couple things before elaborating. muhahahahaha
Thanks for bumping this! I think we all should camp at the suggested site for Forecastle and take shuttles back and forth. I would be willing to stay most of the time and keep an eye on things. Security detail for TEO... ;)
QuoteThanks for bumping this! I think we all should camp at the suggested site for Forecastle and take shuttles back and forth. I would be willing to stay most of the time and keep an eye on things. Security detail for TEO... ;)
WEE! i always love it when Teo's in charge! i'll be lame and hang back w/you because that's a week or two before the bar exam. not sure of my emotional state at that point...
My idear is slightly later.
QuoteMy idear is slightly later.
even better. will there be a high ropes course and a trust fall? ;)
QuoteQuoteMy idear is slightly later.
even better. will there be a high ropes course and a trust fall? ;)
Probably
QuoteMy idear is slightly later.
I'm in whatever it is. The suspense is killing me!!!
Hmmm, does it involve running shoes, pie, ice cream and beer???
Because if it does, I'm verrrrry intrigued.
QuoteHmmm, does it involve running shoes, pie, ice cream and beer???
Because if it does, I'm verrrrry intrigued.
Why yes it does!
Curiouser and curioser... ;D
Did someone say beer?
Count me in!
QuoteDid someone say beer?
Count me in!
MMMMMMM BEER
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did someone say PIE?
Pie should be classified as a seperate food group. Especially old school pies like Chess, Shufly, Black Bottom, etc.
Ok, so here is my cracked out crazy idea.
Have a Jacketfest/Meet and Great/Soiree/Shindig the weekend that Louisville has their marathon. 2009 apparently was Oct 18. I'm planning on running 2010. A couple others have mentioned they might be in. Certainly anyone up can do it. I plan to make is a long weekend in town anyway so I can take in some good places to eat, meet up with peeps, run, hopefully catch a show if any good ones are then, and certainly partake in consuming my body weight in pie and ice from from this place.
http://www.piekitchen.com/
I think it would be great to have a team of Forum peoples running in a group (certainly homemade silk screen shirts can be employeed). Non runners can certainly cheer the runners on if they want. The rest of the weekend can have drinking, fires, music, general tomfoolery and mayhem.
Thoughts, ideas, comments, concerns? I am by no means a party planner (or a great thinker). Just a guy who wants to run, meet up with some cool ass people, see a fantastic city, eat some great food, and have a blast.
I'm not a runner, but it's a good idea. I'm always down to hang whenever peeps are in town, I just don't plan on running 26+ miles. Hopefully you can generate some interest. Maybe a new thread? :-/
Do they have a 5K, 10K, & 1/2 marathon too or is it just a marathon? I dont think I'll be prepared for a full marathon quite yet, but I will def do one of the shorter runs. I think this is a great idea. We can be extra super healthy and then have lots of pie, ice cream and punish our livers. I'M IN!
I plan pretty much everything for my circle of friends so count me in to lend a hand.
I do believe they have a 1/2. I didn't look to see if there was anything shorter. Usually its a 1/2 and full.
I can do a new thread.
Looks like there is a Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon (& Mini Marathon) in April
http://www.derbyfestivalmarathon.com/
The Louisville Marathon (& 1/2 Marathon) is in October[size=8] same weekend as Columbus[/size]
http://www.louisvillemarathon.org/
This JUST might inspire me to run longer than 40 minutes! Yay. I'm excited about this. I'm not really sure you can call what I do "running", at my best I run a 10 minute mile. More time to soak in the ville I spose. ::)
QuoteThis JUST might inspire me to run longer than 40 minutes! Yay. I'm excited about this. I'm not really sure you can call what I do "running", at my best I run a 10 minute mile. More time to soak in the ville I spose. ::)
Good, then I have someone to pace with since Penny pretty sprints her races.