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I am compiling the true facts of the Pork in the Pines to be posted later today after my two brain cells get back from vacation. OH the stories, we laughed, we cried, we ate, we gave thanks, we remembered, we were thankful for friends, life, liberty, and our way of life, we bonded, we watched and took care of each other. We all realize what a great and special group this is and that it is a treasure that is priceless. No names will be mentioned but I am sure you will know any way. I have to go off to start my new job so I will get-R-done later today. Just wanted to warn the guilty parties. And no I don't have pictures so you are safe there! :whistling: :rotf::rotf::rotf:
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11 MORE DAYS TILL PORK IN THE PINES.. EVERY ONE WELCOME.. RIGHT OWL?? BUBBER??
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If anyone would like to give us a hand, Gary and I will be having a Pork in the Pines work day at his place to get ready for next year. The primary project will be fabricating a new pig roaster plus assorted odd jobs. So, if you are free (or at least reasonable) on Saturday, October 29th, we could sure use your help. Russell
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After a long discussion with Black Owl about what "Poke in the Pines" really is & where it is & that we are invited to attend even if we pronounce it "Pork in the Pines" , I have decided that I'm going to try & get back there for Labor Day weekend. I will be leaving the Scottsbluff, NE area Thursday morning the 1st of Sept. I will most likely pick up Babe at the Minneapolis airport the 2nd & drive on to the rally. Anybody from this general area or west of Cheyenne, WY/Scottsbluff, NE headed to the "Pork in the Pines" I would sure like to hook up with you & ride to the rally together. That's about half the fun is getting to the rally with an old friend or a new one. Can't get Phoneman1981 to shake loose to go, so far. Let's get a group from here in the Rocky Mtn area to go to Black Owls party..!!!! C Ya, Parolman46 CELL = NINE SEVEN 0- THREE NINE SIX - SIXTEEN 0 SEVEN
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Hey everyone that attended the Pork in the Pines I'm changing my handle from Tall Tom to Shorty. I have many friends in both the Venture Riders and Venturers motorcycle clubs and it will be alot less confusing with one handle. Anyone that has met me will understand that Shorty fits me better anyway.
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Til the start of the 2011 Pork in the Pines Pig Roast.
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As everyone in the north land knows, the riding season will have to end. Why not end it in style? COME PARTY WITH A PIG WHO: One and all are invited WHAT: Pork in the Pines pig roast WHEN: Labor Day Weekend, September 2 thru September 5, 2011 WHERE: Gary (Whoompl) and Ann Kloehn's Place, 39180 Old Oak Tree Road, Laporte, MN WHY: Because we can COST: We will be accepting donations to cover the costs. The Minnesota Venture Riders are extending an open invitation to one and all to Venture into Minnesota over the Labor Day Weekend and join us for the Sixth Annual Pork in the Pines pig roast. Free Camping - group rides through the lakes region - maintenance workshop - fun - and most of all, friendship. Come renew old acquaintances, make new friends, and help the Minnesota members bring their riding season to an end in style. Chili social beer and BS Friday night to welcome all arrivals Cook to order breakfast Saturday and Sunday. Pig Roast Saturday evening. Pulled Pork Lunch Sunday There are several good motels just a few miles away. There are also several casinos in the are for those interested in helping the Minnesota economy. For further information and maps go to www.porkinthepines.com Disregard the dates shown on the web site as there were for last year. Hope to see you this year. Russell (Black Owl)
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Tall Tom, Yooper and Yoopers sweet dear wife were here today..( it really pains me, but i cannot remember her name:bang head::bang head:) i think that they just couldnt wait till Pork in the Pines to come see Annie and me again.. guess that i cant really blame them.. cause we always have so much fun.. RIGHT GANG???They will be back..
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Haven't seen anything lately about PIP so thought I'd throw it in the mix of Cody messages. Got reservations set for Pines motel in Lake George. Whoever wins the chili cookoff in Cody is welcome to bring on down their winning recipe and challenge mine. Yes Russ, I'll even let you bring out your Betty Crocker oven (I'll supply the light bulb) and you can cry in your chili when your beat. Hope everyone has a safe trip to Cody and enjoy the scenery. Lots of Pictures are appreciated by those who couldn't make it. Ride safe, God Bless. Mike
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Just received an E-mail from Bluese that she has sold her scoot. She will be missed by all who had the opportunity to meet her. Who else would let everyone at a Pork in the Pines sign their seat?
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expected to see la in my driveway on his way back from pork in the pines. guess he's headed for dooders, or maybe canada
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I was going to title this thread something like only 6 more daysbut then I remembered that last week they wanted meaningtful titles. SO, just to let anyone that may have overlooked it... Only 6 more days before the kick off of the 4th annual Pork in the Pines Pig Roast. www.porkinthepines.com Just reying to head off anyone syaing they didn't hear about it until it was too late. Remember. Only 6 days left before the Pork in the Pines Pig Roast. www.porkinthepines.com See y'all at Grandpagak's place in six days.
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I am working on a deal to get some Rocky Mountain Oysters aka Calf Fries/Swinging Serloin/Tendergroin... Anyone else attending the Pork in the Pines Pig Roast interested? www.porkinthepines.com
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Well, we are 52 days away from the kick off of the 2009 Pork in the Pines Pig Roast, and except for the fact that we have a lower than anticipated pre-registration, everything is moving along smoothly. We have recruited a sponsor for breakfast Sunday morning. So, that means free breakfast on site Saturday and Sunday. As only 5 people responded to the question of having biscuits and gravy on the breakfast menu, the cook made an administrative decision and we will not be having biscuits and gravy. As much as I like biscuits and gravy I can't justify the effort or the expense. Nor could I see having biscuits and gravy available and having to tell folks that they were reserved for a select few. Big Bob has registered and we look forward to seeing him after his accident last year. Still no official word from Tessa (Tequila Pete), but we are keeping the faith and hoping he will be able to make it. Am checking to see if there is some way we can get a better handle on the flys this year. Will be checking with a local farm supply to see what they recommend. If all else fails, may have to recruit a few folks with shotguns.... Just another reminder that due to miserable economic conditions we are facing this year we have done away with a set registration fee and will be simply setting out a donation jar for those that feel they can make a small donation to help offset the expenses. So, if your Labor Day week-end, September 4 through 7 is still open, and you are looking for an economical way to meet old friends, make new ones, get some of the best food around, and are in the mood for a lot of laughs, check out www.porkinthepines.com and come join us for the 4th anual Pork in the Pines. You won't be disappointed, I guarantee it.
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Just a short note to announce that we just got our sponsor for Breakfast Sunday morning at the 2009 Pork in the Pines Pig roast. So folks, time to put this one on your calanders... www.porkinthepines.com
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I am heading up to Skids Thursday morning from the Fayetteville/Southern Pines area via US 1/US 421 to Marler (through Greensboro/Winston-Salem area) where I'll pick up I-77 and head north. If anyone is traveling in that direction I'd appreciate some company!
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If you haven't been to the Pork in the Pines. Great food Great people (well Red1 may or may not be there this year) Great riding and did I mention Great Food. So, if you really want to have a great labor day week end please consider coming to the 2009 Pork in the Pines. www.porkinthepines.com
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We are very please to announce that the law firm of Stempel and Assoc, Hopkins, Mn has offered to sponsor a breakfast at the 2009 Pork in the Pines Pig Roast. Just one more reason to consider attending the 2009 PIP in Laporte, MN 4-7 September, 2009. Free camping Free Chili feed Friday night Free breakfast Sat morning Free Pig roast Sat night Free lunch (pulled pork sandwiches) Sunday While the Pork in the Pines is free this year, we will be accepting donations to help defray expenses. So, if you have not already made other plans, and if you are considering attending the PIP this year, please sign up early so we can get a tentative head count and plan the menues accordingly. To sign up, please visit http://www.porkinthepines.com/ Thanks much folks, and looking forward to seeing a whole lote of you this year.
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We just landed back at home about an hour ago. This years Pork in the Pines was a great success. Black Owl cooked up vats of his famous chili. The pig cooker performed perfectly, the pig (all 115 pounds) turned out great and it was fun eating. Cooking commenced early Saturday morning and wasn't finished until about 6pm. I ate several pounds of it myself. This year more people than ever camped at Gary's place turning his farm into a biker campground. A special thanks to Gary for providing his place for the rally. However, I think next year many people may camp on the other side of the farm AWAY from the ROOSTERS!!! They sure like to wake up early and cock-a-doodle-doo. We had rides on Saturday and Sunday as well as a maintenance day on Sunday. Saturday we had about a 170 mile ride on the backroads of Northern MN. Part of Saturday's ride was a quick stop at the Mississippi headwaters for those that had never been there. It's always great to walk across the mighty Mississippi. I am told Sunday's ride was also a great success. I was helping with maintenance day, but most of the crew went ona full days ride through more backroads which many of the Canadians tell me are better than their primary roads. On Sunday we set a record for us at Pork in the Pines. We successfully completed work on five bikes. That is four more than we've ever done in past years. (There was usually too much drinking and goofing off for any serious work to get completed. This year we did several carb syncs, plug changes and color tunes. Also a special thanks to Freebird for providing us with the Colortune. We successfully used it on three bikes on Sunday then we raffled it off. I forget who won it, but they are happy to have their own color tune now. Thanks Don!!! My wife is processing photos and I have a few hours of video from Saturday's ride to process and get posted. That should make it way here and to the Pork in the Pines website. Those in attendance were: Myself and Tigeress Black Owl GrandpaGak and GrandmaGak, Sarges46 (Rick) and Marilyn Red1 minnmac and wife Renate wild hair 39 krispy and wife Denise Rocket Norm and wife Kim noddy (Gord) and wife Laura Bubber and wife Luanne tessa c2 Lennie RedRider and son Grant Crowsnest (Brandi) and her man Crow Bigbob was in attandence via our thoughts and prayers. Those that have met him have always found him to be a great man. We pray for his recovery and look forward to seeing him again. Thanks to all for attending and making this years Pork in the Pines another successful VentureRider.org rally!!!
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I finally have the trailer ready (wired and safety chained) and we are loading it up now. We'll be there this afternoon/evening. Cheers
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I am loosely calling this a Rally Schedule. For those that have been to the Pork in the Pines in the past you know we do not stick to a strict plan. We just have a general idea of things we want to do and then we go off and have fun. Friday: Arrive (anytime through out the day) Setup camp Enjoy a free chili feed Meet old friends and make new ones Saturday: Breakfast at nearby casino Embark on a ride to where ever your ride leader takes you Stop for lunch on ride (where ever you land) Ride some more Return to camp and get ready to eat pig Ohh and ahh over the pig as it is pulled from the cooker and presented Dig in and eat! Recover from eating Evening bonfire and cigar smoker (I am providing 2 dozen cigars), B.S. story telling and drinking (BYOB-Bring your own beverage) crash for the night Sunday: Maintenance day (we work on one or more bikes if needed) Breakfast a nearby place Return to camp for maintenance day OR for those that want to ride we can ride Lunch - BBQ Pulled Pork sandwiches More maintenance day work OR continue riding for those that wish Dinner Evening bonfire B.S. story telling and drinking (BYOB-Bring your own beverage) and if there are any cigars left we can smoke them as well. crash for the night Monday: Departure day break camp and head home full of good food and memories Register now to avoid missing the fun and pig.
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This is not motorcycle related, but thought I would post it as a friendly reminder that the roads are fully of crazies. This message was waiting for me when I got home this evening. SA Don Pettit, was killed this morning in Pembroke Pines , FL. Don, who is a Special Agent with the Customs and Border Protection, was off duty and driving his 12 year old daughter to camp.Preliminary investigation indicates Don became involved in an altercation with another driver. Both cars pulled into a Post Office Parking lot and the other driver pulled a handgun and shot Don in the head. The round entered just above Don's right eye and exited the rear of his head. Don was wearing his CBP badge on his belt and was armed, but is not believed to have drawn his firearm. Don was pronounced dead about 12:00 noon at Memorial Regional Hospital . The shooter fled the scene and a massive search is underway. The shooting is being investigated by the Pembroke Pines , FL Police Department, the FBI, Customs and Border Protection and FDA Office of Criminal Investigations. Unfortunately I don't have any additional information about this yet, but I have known Don for a long time. Never knew him to be a hot head or someone that would go out of his way to look for trouble. Also, lets not turn this into a rant about the right to bear arms.
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A question was raised as to whether the Pork in the Pines was a child friendly event. Just want to reassure one and all that the Pork in the Pines is definately family and child friendly. We may get a bit loud, but never abusive... No naked dancing girls, drunken brawling, none of the BAB stuff (damn) Not that we're prudish or anything, but most of us are too old to partake of those kinds of activities any more. (Not that I ever did mind you. Pure straight arrow) So, if anyone was considering bring the kids along, please do so... Russell
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any one going through st. louis on the way to pork in the pines. if so, i would like to ride along if i can swing going. i hate to ride that far alone. bill
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Thanks for taking the time and effort to put up the banner of the 3rd annual Pork in the Pines.
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