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noski
06-09-2006, 01:01 PM
Anyone with questions? Jimmy Yozell is back for his 35th year, and Mad Mountain Scramblers on the school field. Daevious, I will once again be a Dumpster Diva so will gladly pick up your lunch trash. We could use some "Friends of the Fourth"- head to www.Warren4thofJuly.com and make a $25+ pledge- either businesses or Friends.

This year's theme: "The Sacrifice of Liberty".

smootharc
06-12-2006, 03:54 PM
If you have a condo along the access road / LP south area, what do folks suggest in terms of parking / getting down and back from the parade ? Any suggestions of savvy and sneaky ways to beat the crowds would be appreciated.

win
06-13-2006, 08:02 AM
There will be a shuttle from the LP base area down to the village. Check the schedule on Warren4thofjuly.com.

noski
06-13-2006, 08:28 AM
Win beat me to it. I am trying to get more buses so the LP to Lincoln Gap Turnaround has more coverage. I think we need 3 buses on that run and 2 for Yestermorrow to Warren Village.

Does anyone down south have a copy of Sunday's NY Daily News Travel Section where they feature this parade on page 3? I can't get a copy locally and their circulation dept doesn't handle those since they are a stand alone insert.

Don't forget we need some Friends of the Fourth >>> www.Warren4thofJuly.com

Lostone
06-13-2006, 09:18 AM
My answer was going to be that if you want to drive, get there very early, and plan to leave later. But I would also have pointed out that the busses are a much better option in many ways. 8)

Think about all those cars fogging the air to go such a small distance, then looking for the last parking spot... down in Granville. :roll:

Take the bus. It will be crowded, but everyone is in a good mood and you can get into the "There is no hurry. Take your time and enjoy yourself" mode. :wink:

And that's a good mode to be in for summer in the valley. 8)

smootharc
06-13-2006, 10:43 AM
....thanks....will bus it from Lincoln Peak as suggested.

Is it okay to bring the 250 M-80's I've been saving on the bus ? :shock:

noski
06-13-2006, 10:54 AM
You should probably stash it in your cooler of beer, but then again, you cooler won't make it past checkpoint charlie....so scratch that idea....

Remember- fireworks are JULY 3 at Lincoln Peak, so plan ahead to arrive timely!!

smootharc
06-19-2006, 09:32 AM
You should probably stash it in your cooler of beer, but then again, you cooler won't make it past checkpoint charlie....so scratch that idea....

Remember- fireworks are JULY 3 at Lincoln Peak, so plan ahead to arrive timely!!

Parking, or walking in ? Bring blankets ? Chairs ? Any thoughts appreciated.

Lostone
06-19-2006, 10:33 AM
Hard to say, as this year is a little more discombobulated than past, but here are a few of my thoughts.

If you've ever seen the line trying to get out of there, you would find walking better, if you are close. Blankets or chairs, depend on what you want to do. many have picnics and play games of frisbee and wiffleball. :)

I like to walk over and walk around and check everything out. Then, I walk past the line of cars to head home, after it is done. 8)

(I live in Sugarbush village.)

Bring a smile.... and one to share. :wink:

win
06-19-2006, 10:39 AM
Walking if you can is definitely what I would recommend. We will have people helping with the parking and crowd control. However, much of the parking area is still a contruction site, so it will be more limited this year than in the past or the future. Hogan's Pub at the golf course will be open for dinner and drinks before and after the fireworks and the team there will escort people up to the 7th Fairway where there will be a good view of the fireworks.

smootharc
06-19-2006, 02:52 PM
Thanks for the info.

Now if I can just figure out how to launch my M-80's in my spud cannon so they can join the fray.....

Lostone
06-19-2006, 07:08 PM
Viewing from the golf course is a great idea! 8)

smootharc
06-20-2006, 08:16 AM
Walking if you can is definitely what I would recommend. We will have people helping with the parking and crowd control. However, much of the parking area is still a contruction site, so it will be more limited this year than in the past or the future. Hogan's Pub at the golf course will be open for dinner and drinks before and after the fireworks and the team there will escort people up to the 7th Fairway where there will be a good view of the fireworks.

Or should you wait for the SB escorts ? Positively my last question.

ski_resort_observer
06-22-2006, 11:35 AM
I have seen the fireworks from across the valley but nothing beats the thrill of being at the LP base area. This isn't Giants Stadium, it's laid back Vermont. You park your car carry your stuff to where other people are set up. In years past the bottom of Spring Fling next to the Snowcreek condos worked pretty well but with the construction maybe between GHQ and the VD would work good. Once you park your car it should be pretty obvious. I will be in Vermont for the weekend but have to back in Maine on Monday so I will miss the fireworks....way jealous of you lucky dogs!

noski
06-22-2006, 02:18 PM
Shoot! There goes the 3pm BBQ and swim at your house on the 4th.... Sorry we scared you away. Where do you keep the lighter fluid?

ski_resort_observer
06-22-2006, 03:03 PM
Shoot! There goes the 3pm BBQ and swim at your house on the 4th.... Sorry we scared you away. Where do you keep the lighter fluid?

:lol: Yeah, I know....Bill wasn't too mad when I cancelled the catered BBQ, he does a mean BBQ ribeye!

Lostone
06-22-2006, 05:47 PM
I think you should leave the fridge on the porch, with the steaks in it, and the bbq stuff out.

We'll have a great time. 8)

We'll take pictures of everyone and photochop you in. It will be just like you're with us... as I'm sure you will be, in spirit. :wink:

All of the pix of you willl look like you're shouting to someone on the third floor... somethin about getting a beer? :lol:

ski_resort_observer
06-27-2006, 09:06 AM
Ahhhh...how life changes. It turns out I will be in Vermont tomorrow and will be staying....forever! My place is rented out longterm to a very nice gal and her little boy so I will looking for a place starting....now! I will be staying with an old college buddy in Chelsea until I do so I am going to try to make it over for the fireworks and parade but I have a rental car which, at the moment, is scheduled to be returned on Monday.

So...I need to find a place to live, buy a car and get a job, can wait alittle on the job thing but want to tack on another year at the Bush and maybe many more to come. If anyone has a line on a 1/2br place for $500-600 I would love to hear about it. There are palces listed so I am confident I will find something that will work for me.

Lostone....hopefully, you will let me buy you that beer I mentioned awhile back in the next couple of weeks. Noski, will stop in and say hi, really, this time I will. When you hear the floor creak it might be me.....:lol:

Lostone
06-27-2006, 09:41 AM
WOW! Some changes! :shock:

But welcome back to the valley! :)

But you can't buy me a beer! :?

I don't drink beer. :shock:

(You knew there was one, didn't you?) :wink:

But I'd love to get together with you and chew the fat a little. (Disgusting phrase! :roll: )

I'll look forward to meeting you. 8)

ski_resort_observer
06-27-2006, 11:10 AM
Ya drink coffee don't ya. Maybe we can even talk noski to meet for a cup of coffee/tea although as a community leader she does have a reputation to uphold. I'll shower. shave and even put on a clean t-shirt.....:lol: Is the Bridge St Cafe still open...heard it changed hands.

Looking forward to meeting you as well.

noski
06-27-2006, 11:24 AM
WOW is right! The cafe-formerly-known-as-Bridge-Street is now the Green Cup. Not sure which days they are open- but what news!

ski_resort_observer
06-27-2006, 01:03 PM
WOW is right! The cafe-formerly-known-as-Bridge-Street is now the Green Cup. Not sure which days they are open- but what news!

I know...I used to love the baked goods at Bridge St.....:lol: I do favor the the Small Dount but no place to sit. I always used to see Tim Piper there every morning I had the time to stop. I guess since he is now the \"man\" at the Round Barn he has pretty good coffee on site.