primtechsmith Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 I am extremely excited about Quad State. If all goes well, and the school can get substitutes, me and the wife will be trucking it up to Quad State! Actually we will be riding up there, yesteryearforge and Linda (my coolest of cool in-laws) will be the pilot and co-pilot of this pilgrimage... Who else is going? (Glenn you better be there I want to shake your hand and thank you for this place IN PERSON!) Peyton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GobblerForge Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 Oh yea. I'll be there Thursday afternoon, probably. I like to help out a little and catch up with all the folks I only get to see once a year. Gobbler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian C. Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 I will be there friday about noon or so. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 Just north of Dayton OH, USASouthern Ohio Forge and Anvil (SOFA) Blacksmith Association has info on it. Thomas---I'll be there Thursday in the disreputable red hat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Barter Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 Hey, Petyon. I didn't think you all were going. I hope to meet you guys up there! I should be there on Saturday. rvb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yesteryearforge Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 Rick Things changed and Ill be there and Peyton will be comming with me. Look forward to meeting you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalmaster1766 Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 as close as i am to (bout an hour south of) Troy Ohio, id love to go, but every year it falls on the same weekend of our anniversary, and i just cant talk my wonderful wife into going, maybe next year Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GobblerForge Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 Metalsmith. My anniversary is on the 25th and we have celebrated there many years. Would she maybe be interested in the spouses program? Thomas. Would that red hat be kind of pointed on top? Gobbler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 Are you accusing me of Gnomish tendencies? You will know it when you see it; a bit faded and bedraggled and with a "No Horseshoes" pin on it's crown. Thomas---don't know whether to pack for a hot Quad-State or a cold Quad-State... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_sandy_creek_forge Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 hey everyone, I've never made it to quadstate (mostly because of school and work, but now that I am finally outta college and have a 9-5 job, i was thinking of going this year. If i am only going as a spectator, do I need to register? or is there just a spectator fee? i was a little confused by the website's form. Thanx all. Aaron @ The SCF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_sandy_creek_forge Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 also, what time does the whole thing start up and go on friday?? I am traveling from central Illinois (7 hours) so would i be better taking a half day on friday and getting out there about 7:30 friday night, or is there enough that goes on on friday to warrant the whole day spent there?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalmaster1766 Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 Gobbler, i wish i could talk her into it, but if i even speak of "metal" i may as well not speak at all, she loves the roses i made for her and a few other odds n ends, and i did manage to get her out in the shop 1 afternoon and heat a 1/2" square bar and twist it (i saved it for her (just in case), but that was as far as it went, she thinks i spent to much time as it is in the shop and on the internet reading about all aspects of metal working, but after spending 18 years in a machine shop its tough to get away from what you really like to do with your time, maybe if i could get a small shop opened up and make some money it may inspire her to go with me to these type of events, been with her for over 23 years, married for 18, i love her more than i can say in words but i dont think ill ever make it to Quad State LOL, i just tell myself "there is always next year" Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GobblerForge Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 Sandy. There is always something to do at Quad State. The tailgate sales usually start on thursday anymore. The Friday is a bustle of activity with sales and preperation by SOFA. The Friday night event is becoming better and better every year. Consider coming early and lending a hand. I always do. It is a great way to meet more of the folks there and realy get to be a part of the event. The registration fee is to be a spectater and yes you do need to register. For less than a hundred dollar bill you will be exposed to more information than you can absorb and more tools and equipment than you can carry home. Once you go to one, you will probably never stop. See you there. Gobbler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Admin Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 For those going to quad state, take lots of photos and post them in the gallery. There is plenty of room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_sandy_creek_forge Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 Gobbler, Thanx for the info. It's still up in the air whether I will be there or not (and probably will be till sometime next week) due to the wife's work schedule and babysitter situation. If i do end up going it will definitely be the 60$ on site registration. Hope I can make itand meet some of you. -Aaron @ the SCF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primtechsmith Posted September 16, 2006 Author Share Posted September 16, 2006 I would really like to meet any of you guys that are going to be there. Here is the shirt and hat that me and Mike (yesteryearforge), and Josh (his son), and our wives/girlfriend will be wearing in one way or another. Also we might have on Yesteryear Forge hats too...Mike is the really tall guy, Josh is the guy with all the muscle, and I'm pretty much the mouthy apprentice... :-) I really hope to meet some of ya'll! Peyton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 I'll be there with my friend Dan. We're going down Thursday, be there Friday and Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primtechsmith Posted September 22, 2006 Author Share Posted September 22, 2006 Leaving at 3am........Hopefully Sunday I can flood this place with lots of photos when we get back....Hope to meet some of ya'll there to put a face with a name! :-) Too excited to sleep!!!!!!!!! Peyton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Stegmeier Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 I will be there God willing friday late afternoon/ evening. The van is loaded for the forging contest;-) and I will be wearing badges with my login for Anvilfire/CSI, and for IFI. I am 5'10 and 200# with long red hair, a greying beard, and safety glasses. I will likely be wearing green and my cloths will have scale burns:-) Introduce yourself, and I will definitely be at the forging contest Saturday night;-) Thomas could be a cold wet one, so pack accordingly. It will be a blast anyway even if it is cold and damp. assuming the weather up here is the same as for down there... Look forward to seeing old friends and meeting new ones:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian C. Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 Just in from Quad State, and as usual it was great. In spite of the crappy weather yesterday. I spent most of yesterday & this morning watching Bill Epps demo. Got to meet or get reacquainted with lots of folks. Talked with John Larson, John Fee, Steve Gensheimer, Rich Waugh, Paul (3dogs) Wilson, Fred McDaniels, Jeff Reinhart, Jeff Gawell, Doug Lockhart, Fionnbharr, and a host of others. Got to meet & visit with Lorelei Sims (Blacksmithchic.com), and Bill Epps. Lots of nice folks, especially the SOFA staff-including the almost Reverend Robert Cruikshank, the working mans friend. A good time in the mud. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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