PAST Late July 2016 MN GTG at the Dodgegeeks (July 22-24)

[dieselfitter]

I posted a note over on Hawgz as well. I would be interested in knowing more about the races, vintage saws? classes? chain limitations? I would try to make this if I can.

Mark

Sarah will be able to clarify.
I believe the requirement for eligibility in vintage class is that the saw was not factory equipped with a chain brake.

 

[Sarahdodgegeek]

That is accurate, Mr dieselfitter.

 

[WetGunPowder]

Then ALL of Mark's saws should qualify!

 

[Guido Salvage]

Then ALL of Mark's saws should qualify!

Not really, McCulloch was an early adopter of chain brakes.

 

[shorthunter]

I posted a note over on Hawgz as well. I would be interested in knowing more about the races, vintage saws? classes? chain limitations? I would try to make this if I can.

Mark

Have you found this yet?
http://www.chisagocountyfair.org/chainsaw.html

 

[bikemike]

Hope yall have ear plugs or muffs. My son and I are going to both run the Poulan.
Question????.
Is there going to be a log or 2 to tune saws on?

 

[bikemike]

I wish..
I been testing chains in mulberry..
/-:

I have no race chains. Just work chains here

 

[Sarahdodgegeek]

I have no race chains. Just work chains here

So do most of us! Bring em!

 

[Sarahdodgegeek]

Hey. Folks, been a little wrapped up in the treemonkey raffle stuff and some crazy work schedule... we'll fire up a littler more conversion after the holiday weekend in this subject- hope y'all have Great 4th of July, celebrating the independence of this great country! [emoji16]

 

[Sarahdodgegeek]

Ok, alright, our little mini truck getting vacation is over, time to turn our attention to getting a gtg ready!!!

Here's the tentative schedule to refresh everything:

Friday - come on over, feel free to camp on our property or stay at one of the local hotels (If you're from out of town, look at the town of North Branch- closest hotels) Hang out, compare saws, talk saws, cut wood.
Saturday - Morning - breakfast. It's the most important meal of the day, let's not kid ourselves.Commence to talking saws & cutting wood into smaller pieces.
Midday (around 1) we'll head up to the Chisago County fair at Rush City to set up for races that start around 4pm. (1 town north of us) We have been hosting a chainsaw racing event for the last 3 years there. It's informal, non-timed, meant to be fun. Classes include Stock & Modified, all sizes, and antiques. It's developed a decent following at the fair, we'd love to have you there so we've got a big crew! And if you've got your family with you, they have a whole county fair to walk around if they get bored.
Afternoon / evening - check out the fair & head on back to the Dodgegeek's house (Andy & Sarah) for more chainsaw talk & camp fire & things & stuff.
Sunday - Sleep in, recover, whatever you need, and head on home.
Hope to see you there! Please indicate if you'll be attending, so we're sure to have enough stuff!

Menu - I'm staying pretty casual on this front. When I try to over plan, it usually doesn't work well for me!
Friday:
Snacks throughout the afternoon
Dinner: Northern pike fish fry bonus for early arrivers around 7 pm
Saturday:
Breakfast (probably serving around 8 am)Bacon & something else. (Long as there's bacon, who cares?)
Snacks throughout the day
Dinner- (probably around 7 again) for those who haven't already fended for themselves on fair food, we'll pass the hat and order pizzas- we have a great pizza place nearby.
Sunday:
Breakfast of bacon and whatever for those remaining. (Served when we're up and ready to eat)
Feel free to bring something to share as well.

 

[Sarahdodgegeek]

So... that having been said, who's coming! I'll start there list with a few I think have already said they're coming (I ain't gonna git all y'all, so don't take no offense)

Dodgegeeks
Dieselfitter
Jonsered racket /Dale /Adam
Hedgerows (all 4?)
Genius' (4 genius's?)
Old guy
5r-inc
Pele55
Lumberjackchef
Derrick Johnson
Heavyfuel
Sam-tip

Please add or subtract as needed.

 

[exSW]

"Truck getting vacation"?

 

[Philbert]

Dodgegeeks
Dieselfitter
Jonsered racket /Dale /Adam
Hedgerows (all 4?)
Genius' (4 genius's?)
Old guy
5r-inc
Pele55
Lumberjackchef
Derrick Johnson
Heavyfuel
Sam-tip
Philbert

Please add or subtract as needed.

 

[Sarahdodgegeek]

"Truck getting vacation"?

 

[WetGunPowder]

Andy-Did you make a stool for them girls?

 

[exSW]

I'm envious. That is beyond cool. And a spare hood in the bed? I needed that once.

 

[GCJenks204]

I am very frustrated to have to say I won't be able to make it. I am in Minneapolis for work Monday to Wednesday that week but have to be back in Winnipeg for Thursday and Friday. I had really hoped to be able to push my travel to the end of the week but that is a no go. I'm likely even travelling with someone else so won't even be able to take the long way hope for a drop in fly by...

That being said if Philbert or someone wants to pick up my MMWS MS660 from Plymouth and take it to the GTG I would be happy to have it run there (as long as someone posts video so I know how awesome it is).

 

[WKEND LUMBERJAK]

Dieselfitter
Jonsered racket /Dale /Adam
Hedgerows (all 4?)
Genius' (4 genius's?)
Old guy
5r-inc
Pele55
Lumberjackchef
Derrick Johnson
Heavyfuel
Sam-tip
Philbert
Wkend Lumberjak plus 2

Please add or subtract as needed.

 

[Philbert]

. . .if Philbert or someone wants to pick up my MMWS MS660 from Plymouth and take it to the GTG I would be happy to have it run there . . .

Depends . . . Does Philbert have to give, er, I mean, bring it back?

Philbert

 

[bikemike]

So... that having been said, who's coming! I'll start there list with a few I think have already said they're coming (I ain't gonna git all y'all, so don't take no offense)

Dodgegeeks
Dieselfitter
Jonsered racket /Dale /Adam
Hedgerows (all 4?)
Genius' (4 genius's?)
Old guy
5r-inc
Pele55
Lumberjackchef
Derrick Johnson
Heavyfuel
Sam-tip

Please add or subtract as needed.

Mike--- bikemike I'm in. Most likely Pete squirrel man