More 2009 PIP info

[Black Owl]

Just wanted to add a few additional comments concerning the 2009 Pork in the Pines Pig Roast.

 

First and foremost I want to thank everyone that was able to make it this year. Even though Freebird couldn't make it, the final headcount was 42 great people in attendance. Without you folks, this would be just another dead hog day.

 

We couldn't have asked for a better week end. Warm, sunny days for riding and dry cool evenings for sleeping. At least for those of us that tried to get some sleep. For the rest, it was dry cool evenings for sitting around the fire, "talking" (read swapping lies) and enjoying the great company and a few adult beverages.

 

Was great to see old friends, talk about old times, and make new friends who ran more than a few miles to make this year the best PIP to date.

 

Hopfully, Freebird will be able to arrange his schedule to be able to make it next year.

 

For those that may not have heard, Dan (stardborg) has a Venture. He also has a new girl friend. :rotfl: Apparently Dan made a great impression on her as she spend most of yeaterday just wandering around the pasture with her head hung down. Either that or see was grazing.

 

Really want to thank Rick Stempel, from the law firm of Stempel & Doty and John Pagels with Pagels Engineering, for graciously sponsoring the breakfast Saturday and Sunday. If anyone would like to personally express their thanks, yoiu can do so at Rick@Stempellaw.com and jpagels@pagelsengineering.com as without their sponsorship the breakfasts would not have been possible.

 

I would also be greatly remiss if I did not acknowledge the folks from the Backus Meat Locker. Not only did they once again make sure we had a great guest of honor, but they went out of their way to make sure we didn't have to make a return run to pick him up. I was a bit late (okay 4 hours) getting on the road Friday morning, and they stayed open 2.5 hours past normal closing time to allow me to pick up the hog. For folks like this a simple thank you just never seems to be sufficient.

 

And even though it has been said before, thanks Gary and Annie for putting up with us and opening up your home and property to ensure that things come off without a hitch. And next year I promise to put up the tent To Kris for again foregoing the ride to do a another superb job cooking the guest of honor.

 

To Wil and Lizbeth for their efforts on putting together the web site (www.porkinthepines.com) and getting up early to help prepare the breakfasts. Couldn't have done it without you guys.

 

Steve (Eagleeye) for the best beans I have tasted in a long time and for the help in getting the chili ready. Even if we did have to cook up a second batch by the time everyone was finished having "just one more small sample taste".

 

And to Mrs Bubber, even though she would not share the recipe for the Butterscoth bars.

 

And once more to everyone that turned out. You guys/gals are the greatest.

 

For those who are considering coming next year, the 2010 Pork in the Pines Pig Roast will be September 3 though 6, 2010.

 

There is also a rumor that there may be a wedding at next years event. Now how cool could that be.

 

Okay, I have rambled on long enough. So I will close by saying that next year the Viagra Viagro may even get off the trailer.... :bang head:

 

[eagleeye]

I'd add a great big thanks to Owl who made his fantastic chili, salads, breakfasts pulled pork for Sun., and organized and put it all together.

What a great job!

 

See you all next year,

 

Steve

[krispy]

It sounds like you had a great time without us????? We made a wrong turn at the end of the driveway, and before we noticed it, we were south of Des Moines, IA. Tried to get back, but messed up again, and ended up in Buena Vista, CO by Monday noon.

 

Oh well, as long as we're here we might as well visit our number 2 daughter, and spend a few days riding in the area. What a place to ride a bike!!! A little intimidating for a southern MN boy, though. We'll try to work our way into the higher passes as the week goes by. See how our nerve developes.

 

Anyway, knew you'd have a good time, and the weather was great for it. See you on the road.

[BradT]

Nic turn out, sounds like you all had a great time. Good job.

 

One of these days it would be nice, but labour day is just not a good time for us

 

Brad