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bill-now
10-25-2008, 05:25 PM
"Attire for Saturday evening is "Vermont Black Tie." "

Please clue a flatlander in, what is Vermont Black Tie?

I picture a green cummerbund, black patent leather ski boots, black and white plaid shirt, and black silk ski pants. Did I forget something? :)

Strat
10-25-2008, 06:03 PM
I'd say anything from Carhartt to Chanel is probably fair game...

villager
10-31-2008, 02:05 PM
It's just like regular black-tie only the bow tie is flannel and made from hemp products.

win
10-31-2008, 02:09 PM
wear "retro"

notorious
10-31-2008, 06:32 PM
wear "retro"


Isn't woodchuck wear by definiton, retro?

Yard Sale
10-31-2008, 09:57 PM
wear "retro"


Isn't woodchuck wear by definiton, retro?

Flatland that one for me, what's woodchuck?

noski
11-03-2008, 09:46 AM
Flatland that one for me, what's woodchuck?

Stereoptyping: flannel shirt, work pants, steel toed logger boots, hat with earflaps, chaw in cheek. I am 4th generation Vermonter and I can't believe I just typed that.....

Dawn Patrol
11-03-2008, 10:11 AM
When/Where is this thing going down?

notorious
11-03-2008, 05:09 PM
Flatland that one for me, what's woodchuck?

Stereoptyping: flannel shirt, work pants, steel toed logger boots, hat with earflaps, chaw in cheek. I am 4th generation Vermonter and I can't believe I just typed that.....


So... the old families are just beginning to accept that yours is here to stay?

Lostone
11-03-2008, 05:24 PM
When/Where is this thing going down?

I've got to admit, I had to poke around a lot more than I expected to... :roll:

http://www.sugarbush.com/50th

summitchallenger
11-04-2008, 08:04 AM
Is there a fee for the Friday night film?

noski
11-04-2008, 08:45 AM
So... the old families are just beginning to accept that yours is here to stay?

Ha!

win
11-04-2008, 11:25 AM
There is no fee for the Friday movie night in GH. Just buy some beverages!

The dinner on Saturday after the torch light parade and fireworks will be a very nice buffet, and we will have reserved seating in both Timbers and the GH. Reservations will be required ,and you can reserve tables to be with those you want to sit with. The buffet will be the same in both venues. Dancing will begin at 9pm after some remarks by Stein (via video) and Sigi Grottendorfer (in person). It will be a fun couple of days. The cost per person will be $50 for the food and the band. Drinks are extra and the bars will be open throughout the day and night.

Treeskier
11-04-2008, 09:44 PM
It sounds like fun. My only take is with it being our 50th and we started in the rock'en roll era....why a disco band. Uug.

Hawk
11-05-2008, 07:52 AM
Tree, 1958-59 was more like Elvis not Rock and Roll, Right? I beleive that 58' was the year that Elvis joined the Army. The names Jerry Lee Lewis and Connie Fransis come to mind also.

Anyway, I agree with the Disco thing. I lived through that once already... :wink: Is that going to be the music selection?

jwt
11-05-2008, 08:45 AM
Think Elvis was called the King of Rock n' Roll. Jerry Lee was inducted into the R&R Hall of Fame in '86, one of the first. Disco was a flash in the pan - an embarrasing one at that. That's just me though. My guess is the organizers think disco is easier to dance by? Since I don't dance unless I have trees and deep to dnace with, I'd vote for R&R. Either way, it will be fun.

notorious
11-05-2008, 05:17 PM
Tree, 1958-59 was more like Elvis not Rock and Roll, Right? I beleive that 58' was the year that Elvis joined the Army. The names Jerry Lee Lewis and Connie Fransis come to mind also.

Anyway, I agree with the Disco thing. I lived through that once already... :wink: Is that going to be the music selection?

Hawk,
You disappoint me. I realize that you are but a mere youth, however, pre-Army Elvis was certainly Rock'nRoll. Vegas Elvis is another matter, embarassing unless you also like Jerry Vale etc.In the Sun Records years Elvis cribbed the emerging genre from the black blues shouters, mixed it with a little hillbilly, and made it Rock'nRoll, e.g. Hound Dog was originally Big Mama Thornton, Good Rockin' Tonight was originally Wynonie Harris, etc. Despite the racism that prevented the originators from cross-over hits, as far as music is concerned, it doesn't get any more authentic Rock than early Elvis. Yes Jerry Lee Lewis was big, until he married his 12 year old cousin--marriage lasted, career didn't. Connie Francis?--- more pop than Rock, IMHO. Pretty soon thereafter came Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley Little Richard and a steady stream of rockin. These were the years when it all began, and what a long, strange trip it's been.
I don't want to be pedantic, so if you need more enlightenment I refer you to Scooter--- he knows his stuff.

win
11-05-2008, 06:52 PM
you'll like the tunes, Tree!

Hawk
11-06-2008, 07:39 AM
Hawk, You disappoint me. I realize that you are but a mere youth, however, pre-Army Elvis was certainly Rock'nRoll.

Your right. The fifties did start the R&R era. I just feel that the real onset of rock wasn't until the sixties. The fifties had a more R&B feel at least for me. Believe me, I have 5 older sisters that spun more vinyl then I care to remember. Elvis was a staple.

Hawk
11-06-2008, 07:42 AM
you'll like the tunes, Tree!

Tree, have you ever seen the Motor Booty Affair? They put on quite a show. It's not all disco. They do some great funk tunes. I think Win is right. You will like them if haven't seen them.

noski
11-07-2008, 04:52 PM
How come no one is asking my quartet to sing?....hmmm??? What is more 50's than 4 part a cappella barbershop? :roll: :lol:

007
11-07-2008, 09:05 PM
Were these songs playing at the base lodge?, or was it ALWAYS in favor to play "retro" music at ski resorts? (in which case it would have been 20's music playing in 1958!)

The Top 25 Songs of 1958

1. At The Hop Danny & Juniors
2. It's All In The Game Tommy Edwards
3. The Purple People Eater Sheb Wooley
4. Don't Elvis Presley
5. Tequila Champs
6. All I Have To Do Is Dream Everly Brothers
7. Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu (Volare) Domenico Modungo
8. Sugartime McGuire Sisters
9. He's Got The Whole World (In His Hands) Laurie London
10. The Chipmunk Song David Seville & Chipmunks
11. To Know Him, Is To Love Him Teddy Bears
12. Witch Doctor David Seville
13. It's Only Make Believe Conway Twitty
14. Hard Headed Woman Elvis Presley
15 Poor Little Fool Ricky Nelson
16. Get A Job Silhouettes
17. Catch A Falling Star Perry Como
18. Tom Dooley Kingston Trio
19. Patricia Perez Prado
20. Little Star Elegants
21. Bird Dog Everly Brothers
22. Twilight Time Platters
23. Bye Bye Love Everly Brothers
24. Yakety Yak Coasters
25. 26 Miles (Santa Catalina) Four Preps

groomer
11-08-2008, 07:06 AM
The sad thing is I can remember having to listen to a lot of those songs on my dad's eight-track in the seventies! :roll:

Lostone
11-08-2008, 11:23 PM
Then that was an "oldies" tape, because 8 tracks didn't come out until the 60s. :lol:

I rolled the car that had my last 8 track player, with an open can of orange soda. The car continued, but the 8 track was forevermore sticky. :oops:

Dawn Patrol
12-02-2008, 04:32 PM
Ok... Soooo whats a sloshwicking race??

Lostone
12-02-2008, 06:13 PM
It is a short obstacle race with a ski, a snowshoe and a broom.

If they want to be authentic, it should be the 108th annual sloshwick, as they were all the 108th. :roll: :lol:

win
12-02-2008, 09:49 PM
As I understand it, it is also a bit of a free-for-all!

barkbiter
12-02-2008, 09:57 PM
skidder too cool for disco....................???...................... ..........NOT ! :lol:

bill-now
12-03-2008, 09:19 AM
My American Bandstand ratings:

1. At The Hop Danny & Juniors 95
2. It's All In The Game Tommy Edwards 85
3. The Purple People Eater Sheb Wooley 67
4. Don't Elvis Presley 70
5. Tequila Champs 80
6. All I Have To Do Is Dream Everly Brothers 83
7. Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu (Volare) Domenico Modungo -10
8. Sugartime McGuire Sisters -20
9. He's Got The Whole World (In His Hands) Laurie London -1000000
10. The Chipmunk Song David Seville & Chipmunks -999999999999999
11. To Know Him, Is To Love Him Teddy Bears 84
12. Witch Doctor David Seville 78
13. It's Only Make Believe Conway Twitty 79
14. Hard Headed Woman Elvis Presley 82
15 Poor Little Fool Ricky Nelson 42
16. Get A Job Silhouettes 97 (with a bullet!)
17. Catch A Falling Star Perry Como -0
18. Tom Dooley Kingston Trio 87
19. Patricia Perez Prado ?
20. Little Star Elegants 92
21. Bird Dog Everly Brothers 78
22. Twilight Time Platters ?
23. Bye Bye Love Everly Brothers 81
24. Yakety Yak Coasters 99
25. 26 Miles (Santa Catalina) Four Preps 12

Yard Sale
12-03-2008, 10:39 AM
My American Bandstand ratings:

1. At The Hop Danny & Juniors 95
2. It's All In The Game Tommy Edwards 85
3. The Purple People Eater Sheb Wooley 67
4. Don't Elvis Presley 70
5. Tequila Champs 80
6. All I Have To Do Is Dream Everly Brothers 83
7. Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu (Volare) Domenico Modungo -10
8. Sugartime McGuire Sisters -20
9. He's Got The Whole World (In His Hands) Laurie London -1000000
10. The Chipmunk Song David Seville & Chipmunks -999999999999999
11. To Know Him, Is To Love Him Teddy Bears 84
12. Witch Doctor David Seville 78
13. It's Only Make Believe Conway Twitty 79
14. Hard Headed Woman Elvis Presley 82
15 Poor Little Fool Ricky Nelson 42
16. Get A Job Silhouettes 97 (with a bullet!)
17. Catch A Falling Star Perry Como -0
18. Tom Dooley Kingston Trio 87
19. Patricia Perez Prado ?
20. Little Star Elegants 92
21. Bird Dog Everly Brothers 78
22. Twilight Time Platters ?
23. Bye Bye Love Everly Brothers 81
24. Yakety Yak Coasters 99
25. 26 Miles (Santa Catalina) Four Preps 12

You sir, are a madman. I want to party with you.

SKItheBOAT
12-03-2008, 12:33 PM
i am having a hard time figuring out the cost of attending the disco dance party only. i am a bunch of friends in our 20's want to come check this out but can't afford $50 per person...of course we will have money for drinks though! Any one have some info on this?

win
12-03-2008, 10:58 PM
Everyone is welcome Friday night for no cover charge to see the movie. There will be a cash bar. Saturday only people who come to the dinner for $50 can join the celebration. We are almost sold out, and we can only hold so many for the party.

shadyjay
12-04-2008, 03:21 PM
I'm taking the "reverse sugarbus" (ie - Amtrak) to NYC for the weekend.... so have fun during the celebration...Party like its 1958!
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