EtownAndrew Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 The SOFA Quadstate 2013 conference registration info was posted today on the group site. http://www.sofablacksmiths.org/conference2013/2013index.htm I have also attached the info. I went last year and have been looking forward to the next one since then. It is September 27-29 in Troy, Ohio. I took a quick look at the seminar leaders and noticed that Brian Brazel will be a presenter who I think I have seen on IForge Iron. I searched through the regional groups a couple times bud didn't find an appropriate group to post this under and so I put it in everything else. At one point I thought there might have been a Kentucky group that I posted under but I don't see it now. 2013 Demonstrators.pdfQS 2013 registration form.pdfGeneral Information.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Coke Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Greetings Andy, Ya just can't miss SOFA.. Been going for years and years. Forge on and make beautiful things Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneCoeArtistBlacksmith Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Come by my canopy at the large horse trailer with living quarters on the main drag. There will be a Knife Dogs banner on one of my tables. Jim will be somewhere around close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 I am going back this year. I went last year for the first time and had a ball. Now that I am retired, I do not have to beg for the personal days off from teaching. They do not like to give out days so close to the start of the year. This years, I just have to kiss my wife and leave. See you all in Ohio....Josh Kavett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EtownAndrew Posted August 17, 2013 Author Share Posted August 17, 2013 I'll have to look around for you guys. It would be neat to meet some people in person that I see on IForgeIron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 generally a bunch of us dating back to the old blacksmiths virtual junkyard get together and camp/eat together. Unfortunately since I moved 1700 miles away and have 1/3 as many vacation days I won't be attending this year. I hope to make it next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Furrer Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 The knifemaker they have is a good man...Tim Potier. Ric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yesteryearforge Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Been attending for yearsWill be there again this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptree Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 I too will be there, look for the grey headed guy in Bibs. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seldom (dick renker) Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 i went last year for the first time but cant make it this year because of family obligations :( ptree, bad decription, too many guys like you, bibs and grey hair :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John McPherson Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 The two largest groups at this sort of event seems to be (1) old grey-headed guys and (2) old bald guys. (My demograhic.) Hard to stand out, which is why Thomas wears his Disreputable Hat and Hawaiian shirt. Rarest would be, in no particular order: young guys, females of any age (outside the vendor tables and food court), and Clan Utilikilt. I plan on being there this year for the first time, if the Creek don't rise. Any recommendations on other sights to see in the area, never traveled to that part of the country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
781 Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Old guys and bibs at least 400 of them. Wondering if we should get there tues night for an extra day. Those that think it starts Fri nite like the program says miss most of the event. Big airforce museum off I70 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneCoeArtistBlacksmith Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 I always get there in early afternoon on Wednesday. Gives me time to get set up and start visiting. Ready to go on Thursday morning when folks really start showing up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EtownAndrew Posted August 26, 2013 Author Share Posted August 26, 2013 I got there around 7 PM Friday night last year and they had already closed registration for the day and were setting up for opening ceremonies. So this year I'm taking off Friday so I can get there a little after lunch. I'll set up my tent and start looking around at the vendors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
781 Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 We have a 12 hour drive no mater what day we arive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divermike Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 I will be there, wearing my IFORGEIRON shirts, I try not to miss it, this year my bud Bob Trout is going to be demonstrating his awesome coppersmithing, so I bet I will get drafted to help haul his crap around, heh heh, I will manage to sneak out and drool on the biggest swap meet for blacksmiths in the US. LOOKIN FORWARD TO IT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divermike Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 By the way, I have room for the trip down and back, if you need a ride, but once there, you are on your own!!! Looks like it's gonna be a busy event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 MIke feel free to stop by for a break here on yer way down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divermike Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 hey that sounds good, it's about 2 hours from here if I read the map right, would be nice to shake your hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John McPherson Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Anybody have any (cheap, nearby) motel recommendations for those of us who are not camping? If I sleep without a CPAP, barking dogs will be the least of your problems. :wacko: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
101 H-B Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 If you go to google maps and type in "hotel near Troy, Ohio", the map will show red dots for all the hotels. Click on them for details and approx. prices. Some people stay 1 exit up I-75 at Piqua to save $. It's plenty close enough. We're splitting a room 3 ways, some places have small suites with 2 beds plus a sofa bed in 1 room for about $100. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John McPherson Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Yeah, Travelocity keeps showing me stuff in Dayton at the airport starting at $31, or further south, that is why I was asking for personal recommendations. Is there a place where the 'ususal suspects' stay, or stay away from? I don't want to be 'entertained' by a rowdy crowd's all night activities in the adjoining rooms, or parking lot. Not when I'm too old to join in. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke March Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Divermike, I may be interested in a ride - what day are you leaving? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divermike Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 I am shooting for thursday but more probably friday will be it, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke March Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 hmmm, I would only be able to swing friday - but don't make plans on account of me! I'm not even entirely certain I'm going yet. Actually I was going to skip this year, until I saw that Brian is demoing, and now I really want to go... but I have final exams Thursday and Friday morning (last exam Friday at 7:30-9:45 AM). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.