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McBain1975 
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 Topic: Northern Mich gamesPosted: 1/19/05 at 5:17am |
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Because I live 5 hours from most of the games at a minumum, with the exception of alma (3.5 to 4 hours),I have been trying to get a games in the northern part of Michigan for some time, but nothing has really panned out. Is there anyone out there that would be willing to help me in my lobbying efforts to get a game up here? Perhaps some ideas on locations and/or festivals the games could be tagged on to?
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Posted: 1/19/05 at 8:12am |
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I thought I saw something about a heavy event being held in Rockford - don't know where I saw it or when it is though. I have not competed yet, this summer will be my first games either in Alma or Kzoo. I was wondering why Big Rapids or Mount Pleasant might be open to something like the games.
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Posted: 1/19/05 at 9:13am |
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So far, I have worked with the Traverse City St. Andrews Society and the good people of Beaver Island on bringing in highland games. The TC society says they are open to the idea after a couple of years at their annual summer picnic. The islanders and I thought about adding the games to their annual St. Pats festival, but that may not work, and there was talk about adding it to their summer festival...not sure how either will pan out in the end. I was thinking about Gaylord, Mackinaw City, Petoskey or Grayling, but Mount Pleasanat and Big Rapids are great ideas too. Not sure which festivals it could be tagged on to or if it even needs a festival though.
Looking forward to meeting you in Alma or Kzoo this year Old Fart |
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pit rat
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Posted: 1/19/05 at 3:44pm |
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I'd be willing to give you a hand if you want. The closest games to me are down in the Milwaukee area which is 6 hrs. from me. Mackinaw City would be ideal from up here but even Gaylord or Grayling isn't to bad. I could check around the U.P. to see if anyone up here competes and if they'd be interested. Let me know what I can do. Bill Gordon
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Posted: 1/20/05 at 2:28am |
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e-mail me at pipermcbain@hotmail.com to figure out where to go from here. I know there are other athletes up here. |
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Posted: 1/20/05 at 2:44am |
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OldFart, Are you talking about Rockford around Grand Rapids? I've contacted them for the last two years and they haven't had any Heavy Athletics. I hope that will change. -Dave (Nashville, MI.) |
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Posted: 1/20/05 at 4:39am |
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Yes, the Rockford near Grand Rapids. I could have swore I saw something in print about heavy games, but I can't find it. I'll keep looking. Maybe we could get together and do like the Ohio Tundra Games - that sounded pretty cool - just a relaxed, freezing get together. I'll bring the West Michigan haggis (beer brats).
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Posted: 1/20/05 at 5:10am |
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That sounds like a good time actually.
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Posted: 1/20/05 at 6:51am |
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OldFart,
Where in West Michigan are you located? -Dave |
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Posted: 1/20/05 at 9:22am |
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If someone wanted to have some sort of winter throw, I could volunteer my house in Charlevoix. I have two acres, with one full acre that I use just for throwing.
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Posted: 1/20/05 at 9:23am |
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Oh wait...that acre is covered with about a foot of snow.
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Posted: 1/20/05 at 6:39pm |
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I live in Grand Rapids. A foot of snow - that would be cool. Do we have to subtract a foot from the wfh or can we include it?
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Posted: 1/21/05 at 3:33am |
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Good question...do we have a ref that can answer this?
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Cameron
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Posted: 1/23/05 at 5:56am |
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Hey all, Just a note to say I had to change my name. I used to go under "OldFart" but Dave Carl informs me that I'm not that old. I originally went under that name because I thought I would be one of the oldest - come to find out that I'm about average age for this forum. Anyway, old or not, I hope to meet you all at a game this Summer. I read one of McBain's posts that said he will do some serious training, Dave Carl has invited me to practice with him - and all the posts show such camaraderie that I wish I would have been involved in these games years ago. May you all throw far and be healthy enough to have fun this Summer. Patrick Cameron |
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Posted: 1/23/05 at 12:33pm |
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Patrick, A much better name. It seems as you have a few years left before you are able to qualify as a Masters. Check you PM. -Dave |
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Posted: 1/24/05 at 3:38am |
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If you need competitors, I will be more than willing to make the trip up from Indiana to throw. Especially if it is scheduled for July or early August. |
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Posted: 1/24/05 at 6:12am |
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YoYo! if you need help let me know... remember when/if u plan the games in TC.. remember to plan around.. Saline, K-zoo, Livonia, and Alma. then your good to go. Michigan Moose, Kip Miller, John Tracy and myself will give you all the help you need.. what does Henderson Imports have to say? did you speak with them
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Posted: 1/24/05 at 7:32am |
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Hey Chris, I didn't think we'd ever see you again. I thought you would hook up with that porn star chick you met in Chicago and start a new career.
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Posted: 1/24/05 at 7:35am |
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I spoke briefly with Henderson about it. They said to go cautious with the St. Andrews folks, as they are known for not getting much done. What I need to do is just say, "Screw it, where doing it." Pick a place, time and start planning. In the meantime, I will talk to Henderson again and resume talks with the island.
Mark my words, there will be a game in Northern Michigan soon. |
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Posted: 1/24/05 at 9:23am |
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Allllllrrrriiiggghtttttyyyyy gentleman....I have interest from Beaver Island's Historical Society on this. Here is the gist, each July Beaver Island has a museum week where they celebrate the island history. This year, they want to change the focus slightly to celebrating the island's celtic heritage. The director of the historical society, Bill Cashman, has said the society is very interested in hosting some highland games on july 23 as a part of this. They, and myself since I am helping them form this, just need to know how to proceed.
1) how many of you are interested in highland games on Beaver Island on July 23? 2) Can we dig up all the proper implements (I will make some cabers out of cedar on the island in the spring). And what implements/other gear do we need? I have a trig we can use. 3) What type of insurance should the games have? 4) Prizes? T-shirts? Where to get them and what design? 5) Paid official or volunteer? 6) Invite or open? 7) How do we get all the groupies over? 8) Beer or scotch for the after party? Gentlemen,things are beginning to move now. Now we must decide if this is the right course. Jeremy |
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Posted: 1/24/05 at 1:48pm |
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I'd definately be willing to travel to the island at the end of july. That sounds like a good time. I've got a place in marquette that makes our club t-shirts and sweatshirts pretty cheap if your interested. Bill |
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Posted: 1/24/05 at 3:54pm |
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I'm not a rich man, but I'd be willing to help out with what I can. I just bought a dual 56 WFD/WOB that I would be willing to bring. I also have a nice round 28# stone. All I have to have is assurance that you will be laughing with this rookie (is that a Scottish word for virgin) instead of at me. I think if you use the name "Beaver" in any promotion, you'll have plenty of contestants - maybe not the ones you want, but you'll get some response. Patrick |
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Posted: 1/25/05 at 12:33am |
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Jeremy,
It looks like July 23 will work for my schedule. What is the cost of the boat ride over? How long is the ride? It will be mandatory that there will be a 190lb. class. OK, not a requirement, just having another chance to compete in Michigan is enough. The shirts should have C. Snider's picture on them. Thanks for all the effort in getting this thing going, -Dave |
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the boat ride over is about 2.5 hours. I think the price is around 50 bucks round trip (the boat is much cheaper than the plane).
What do we have to do to get this as an official game? Snider you want to field this question? And I won't laugh at you...if anything, my friend, you will be laughing at my sorry ass when I fall over throwing the hammer (it is a common thing for me to do). Still need an answer on the insurance and groupies question. |
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Posted: 1/25/05 at 2:37am |
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If you need to borrow a draw knife to peel a few cabers over there let me know I'll send down one of mine to you.
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Posted: 1/26/05 at 7:27am |
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I talk with her every so often... we never hook-up.. i was hoping.. Maybe she could of showed me a trick or two on top of the one trick I know |
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Posted: 1/26/05 at 7:40am |
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To answer your question July 23 is great for me 2) I have all the impleaments 28, 56, 16hammer, 22 hammer, 16 sheaf, 20 sheaf. just less uprights.. but I can have them made by then or talk with Kip miller 3)I have a number for the insurance.. we use at the detroit games 4) I will have my brother design up some BAD @$$ shirts. have henderson imports sponsor the prizes 1st place sword 2nd dirk 3rd sguian duhb, 4th a oar to paddle your @$$ back to the main land 5) voluenteer.. email kevin neis he maybe able to help you 6) open..but michigan throwers have 1st dibbs.. NO CANADIANS 7)I have a DONZI speed boat that will get me over there very fast ummmm 75mph... if not a canoe rental is fine... maybe the first annual heavy athlete canoe race 8)BEER!! HARPS and GUINNESS. talk with the local distrubtor see if they will donate or sponser the beer... Will put all sponser on t-shirts 9) No porn stars at this event..we will leave that for chiacago.. maybe my girl will be there this year 10) MAKE IT HAPPEN!! I can get a house on the island.. 11) call me 734-679-6769 I can help with some stuff |
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Posted: 1/26/05 at 7:52am |
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Snider aka crowd pleaser,
What's the deal with the house? -Dave |
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Posted: 1/26/05 at 8:18am |
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This just might friggin work.
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Posted: 1/26/05 at 8:19am |
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A friend whom I work with at ford motor company has a house on the island. if I cant use it... I will pitch a tent or get a motel on the island if they have one |
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damon wrote:
and only 8-10 throwers anything large will last to long. 
