clinton Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 We are just over a month away from the Abana conference in Memphis June 2-5 I know that I am going to be there, and was wondering who else is planning to attend, maybe we could meet up there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianbrazealblacksmith Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 Karen and I are going to try and make it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjohn Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 I live about 20 minutes away from the conference venue. I will be setting up the conference the week before and tearing down the week after. Just look for "The Worlds Tallest Blacksmith" I'm 6'9" so I should be fairly easy to find. Also, I still have available dry camping at our farm in Somerville, tent campers are welcome to erect a "meadow muffin". We have a 4 acres of nice grassy area to camp on. There is room for two RVs near the shop building complete with 50amp services and water hookup. Just let me know if you would like to hang out with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Dean Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 You betcha! I'll be there. Really looking forward to it! BigJohn, PM your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick L. Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 Joan and I will be there. Can't wait, this will be my first conference. Dick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
781 Posted April 29, 2010 Share Posted April 29, 2010 I am arriving the Sunday night before the conference and will be also helping set up and tear down Big John thanks for vollunteering you shop tools and time to make sure the ABANA comference goes off with out too many hitchs Looking forward to meeting you. I heard good things about you while on the last ABANA sewt up conference call I am going to the Mississippi conference the weekend before and coming two days early for that for a class with with Brian Brazeal I saw him demonstrate at LAMA and was so impressed I signed up for the class Thanks Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat pete Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 Be there for a couple of days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 I'm missing the ABANA conference but hope to be at Quad-State this year. (camping in Memphis in June vs having a visit with my Stepson and new grand baby in OH in September *and* staying over with my Stepdaughter and the new grand-twins on the way there and back---my wife told me which one I got to do...) Have fun y'all! Thomas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 Mississippi Forge Council Conference is the Memorial Weekend May 27-30. Featured Demonstrator: Brian Brazeal, Various advanced blacksmithing techniques. Also R. Adrian Sturdivant Wood Turning, George Berry - Wood Carving, and Joe Gilbert - Flint Napping. There are many others events planned. Those with a little extra time could make both conferences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 I too, must miss the ABANA conference. I have attended all conferences since 1986 that were in the summer. I cannot attend the first week of June. My school will not give me professional release time during the end of the school year. (Sigh)) I have discussed this with the ABANA board, but they had to go with an open time for the venue, and hoping the weather is not too hot. I hope to be retired by the next one, so it will not be a factor. I just have to decide if a drive to the Dakota's is worth it. Sorry I will miss meeting some of you. My Museum is always open for blacksmith if in NJ(07727). Just contact me first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gayle Brooks Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 Pops and I will be there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urnesBeast Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 I think I might fly in from Boston. Trying to stay on the cheap at a local Memphis hotel (not worth bringing tent I think). If someone would like to split a cheap motel I found comfort inn at $90 a night or less. That is only $25 a night more than tenting for two people. Three folks and it is down to $10 premium for showers. Contact me directly. Thanks! Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstermetal Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 I had no intent of going... But got a wild hair and bought a plane ticket this morning.. I get in at 9am on the third and will fly out at 7pm on the 5th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 Be sure to check out the walnut "Gavel" I made for the conference. I turned the parts, and we created the conference logo on Correll, then engraved the head with the laser engraver. I mailed it off to the ABANA central office Saturday. They might use it for the opening ceremony, and then auction it off on Saturday. It is also signed by me. If anyone is at the auction, could you let me know how much it brings. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yesteryearforge Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 I plan on being there from before it starts untill after its over. Mike Tanner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
781 Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 redroof inn 7 miles away or less was under $40 a night I have a room there but am staying elsewhere and will cancel shorty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clinton Posted May 29, 2010 Author Share Posted May 29, 2010 Ok I will see you guys at the conference, I will be wearing my Iforgeiron shirt Maybe we can try to get together for a group photo and have some refreshments, tell a few stories, feel free to stop me and introduce yourself, I would like to meet ya-all face to face See you in Memphis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillon Sculpture Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 Blues, Barbeque, Blacksmithing, Beer... DId I leave anything out? Oh yea, I'm married that one was a simple question :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLMartin Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 Ill be there with my School ACBA in hopes of finding a new Iron working teacher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick L. Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 Just got back last night from my trip to ABANA and then on to Arkansas. While at ABANA I had a great time.Got to meet a few of you and work with Gerald Boggs,Mark Aspery , Brian Brazeal and Lyle (LDW). Was truly a learning experience.Gerald and Mark were supporting the green coal tent and Brian was running a dawn till dusk demo station with his own equipment under the trees.Then did demos under the tent as well. Thank you all for your help and instruction ! It was really good to see the different types of power hammers being used and to talk with the folks using them. Back to reality now, heading for work.... Dick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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