Fernburner 2009

[Fletch]

Coming err....in about 5 days. Sorry on the late thread start, Sara and I have been moving into our new house and have been super busy.

Format is 2 rounds of 21 with no (old) hole 18 this year so the action should flow from 21 (old 17) to hole 1 with no walk back up from 18. We did this to save a few leg pains that will probably be there anyway after 2 rounds at Mud. I know (old) 18 was a favorite of many but it just works better this way.

Doubles Friday night 5 or 6ish and we'll play the alt holes. Sara's sister Ginger is whipping up some pasta Friday night for those who don't bring there own food (no golden arches around the corner) for $6 per. If you could let us know early it would help.

This year we glow the woods!!!!!!!!!!The glow course will be hole 10-13, 15-20(old 16) so it makes a big loop. Bob also constructed a fireplace in the woods near old 15. Bring pocket flashlights if you plan on glowing to save those ankles!

Bring lots of water!!!!!!! It's gonna be hot and if anyone remembers last year, the heat can be oppressive.

There will be beer(Fort George, Manny's and TBD) but bring your own just in case. I sprained my ankle pretty bad over the weekend and it looks like I won't play this year which means I will be dangerously close to the beer all day(yum!) Lunch will be roughly the same as the past few and dinner will be slightly different but hopefully good as always.

For those who would like to play this tourney and wonder about an invite, this will be the Fernburners last year as an invitational. Next year it will be open on a first come, first serve basis as it's just too much work chasing down entries from everyone. Thank you to those who paid early, it sure makes life easier on us (err...Sara)

Hope to see you all this weekend!
Adam

[Darr]

Coming err....in about 5 days. Sorry on the late thread start, Sara and I have been moving into our new house and have been super busy.

Format is 2 rounds of 21 with no (old) hole 18 this year so the action should flow from 21 (old 17) to hole 1 with no walk back up from 18. We did this to save a few leg pains that will probably be there anyway after 2 rounds at Mud. I know (old) 18 was a favorite of many but it just works better this way.

Doubles Friday night 5 or 6ish and we'll play the alt holes. Sara's sister Ginger is whipping up some pasta Friday night for those who don't bring there own food (no golden arches around the corner) for $6 per. If you could let us know early it would help.

This year we glow the woods!!!!!!!!!!The glow course will be hole 10-13, 15-20(old 16) so it makes a big loop. Bob also constructed a fireplace in the woods near old 15. Bring pocket flashlights if you plan on glowing to save those ankles!

Bring lots of water!!!!!!! It's gonna be hot and if anyone remembers last year, the heat can be oppressive.

There will be beer(Fort George, Manny's and TBD) but bring your own just in case. I sprained my ankle pretty bad over the weekend and it looks like I won't play this year which means I will be dangerously close to the beer all day(yum!) Lunch will be roughly the same as the past few and dinner will be slightly different but hopefully good as always.

For those who would like to play this tourney and wonder about an invite, this will be the Fernburners last year as an invitational. Next year it will be open on a first come, first serve basis as it's just too much work chasing down entries from everyone. Thank you to those who paid early, it sure makes life easier on us (err...Sara)

Hope to see you all this weekend!
Adam
Let's do this! :rockon::rockon:

[TreeLove]

FernBurner rocks!

[zippyboy]

I will be down for dinner on Friday night. I will also be running the doubles that evening - at least that was the plan as of a few weeks ago. No matter, it will happen one way or the other.

I will also have the Lucky Mud bag tags for sale during the weekend. They are only $10 each, with all of the money donated to the Mud. We only did a run of 50, so make sure you get yours. I will be running the tags for the tournament. See everyone Friday or Saturday!

[Tim]

Hah! I thought I was supposed to run doubles, but that was as of a couple months ago. Since you have the most recent edition of the plans though, by all means, take it away! :D

[Ms Thing]

Looking forward to it!

[Ol' Bob]

I've had that number one tag for quite a while now! I don't expect to have it by Monday. I've only had to defend it three times, and have twice maintained it with a tie. I hope it goes away with someone who plays here often enough for me to see it now and again.

This place has been deserted on most Saturdays and Sundays this summer. Everyone has been at some event somewhere else every weekend. It's almost like "mow it and they won't come." I've used more diesel this year than ever before and seen fewer golfers. Granted, I've needed most of my time to deal with the storm damage of last December's snows and getting the wood bucked and split in a time frame that won't mean we're burning damp wood (like we were in the snow last year). I've played very little golf this year. Last year I played too much golf and didn't get to the firewood until August and September, which was too late.

By all means, if any of you campers can get here early, the camp sites need to be supplied with camp wood. The wood is here in quantity in the form of fallen limbs and just needs to be collected. I can help in moving it with the tractor. We could use a crew of tough brave guys (and/or gals) with good leather gloves to remove a stand of old growth devil's club from the left side of the new 14th fairway. If that were done, I believe that hole could be glowed up too. As it is, left tree bounces, even in daylight, can be hazardous to soft tissue. A few people could knock it out in an hour of careful work.

I think I got the hornet's nest killed off inside the greenhouse frame. If not, it will give greater meaning to the "OB." Adam and Sara have reduced the tall grass roughs with their weed-eaters, but they might have ideas for more weed-eating, artfully done.

Anyway, there's also a disc golf course here, if anyone finds a spare minute.

[Sam]

Jamie and I are so excited about this. This is going to be a VERY long week.

Tentative plan as of now: We're going to leave downtown Portland at 5pm and drive up 30 to Longview, cross the bridge and continue out towards the coast until we get to that lovely little burg known as Skamokawa. From there, it's north about 5 miles and then we'll set up our tent and grab a spot for Stern and crew. Doubt we will be there in time for doubles (unless there is some sort of time-shift on Hwy. 4) and don't know about glow on Friday night but we would totally be up for it on Saturday night. And let's not forget the pre-tear-down round on Sunday.

Let's do this NOW! :cheers:

[jevon]

I should be arriving around 7:30-8pm Friday. I will bring gloves in case there is enough light out to help out. If you need I can wake up bright and cheery like (read: hungover) and help in the wee hours of the morn too.

[Ol' Bob]

Just a reminder to NOT bring your dogs.
http://www.nwdiscgolfnews.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=108&d=1244424229
Seems like someone always does, though.

[ChUcK]

I'll leave my deerchaser at home, but can I bring my dye pans? I was considering whipping up a bunch of stencils so I can tat some discs on the side...

[zippyboy]

Dude, that would be sweet! I have your Lucky Mud tag set aside for you, and #50 for your beloved.... See you this weekend!

[Ol' Bob]

Jevon whispers to raccoons? Probably just gossip then.
I say to meet 'em the way they are and talk straight.
http://flyingdisk.com/img/BobZapp&Rocky1.jpg
This one is giving me a copy of The Watchtower.

And I ain't the only Bob around here. Meet Mr. Robert Cat: http://flyingdisk.com/img/pics/bobcat02.JPG

[Ol' Bob]

Back to bizniss:

Yesterday I cleared limbs to reopen the lefty route on #2. Nice sized hole there now. Also, I took some of the limbs that were choking off the dogleg approach to #10. That's been needed for some time. I certainly didn't make it easy, just not so impossible.

I don't know about your dyes, ChUcK. Maybe we should vote on it.

[jevon]

I don't know about your dyes, ChUcK. Maybe we should vote on it.

I give a yay vote IF there is a Broncos stencil in the mix. Preferably the old school D logo. :cheers:

[Scott]

I give a yay vote IF there is a Broncos stencil in the mix. Preferably the old school D logo. :cheers:

That would be a reason for a nay vote. :nono:

:shooting:

[Ol' Bob]

All the South Park kids like the Broncos.

[all2common]

We should be there by 2:00. Would be glad to help do whatever you need until the doubles start. It'll be nice to see you without you being all sick and stuff.

[jevon]

All the South Park kids like the Broncos.Wasn't the team of '87 Cartman's dad?

[Sam]

Can we get a players list or something posted prior to the weekend?

[zippyboy]

Can we get a players list or something posted prior to the weekend?

:laughing:

Ahem.

Probably not.

You, Jamie, me, Amy, Gawain, Jevon, Sara, Rich, Jen, Jub, Tim, ChUcK, Chris, Darr, and about 65 other people, most of whom I've already forgotten.

Hopefully that works... :nahnah:

In other words, with the work that still needs to be done on the course, Adam and Sara moving into their new house, and with how limited their appearance is on this forum, I doubt that will happen.

[Ms Thing]

You forgot, Ol Bob, Over the Hill Bob, Lonell, Dan, Corey, Treasure and a whole bunch of other locals

[zippyboy]

You forgot, Ol Bob, Over the Hill Bob, Lonell, Dan, Corey, Treasure and a whole bunch of other locals

Not to speak for him, but last I heard, Ol' Bob was on the fence. Dan is still going to the best of my knowledge, though Corey (Bishop) may not make it. OTH Bob will be there, and I would guess Treasure would be too, though I am not certain...

So the original list, plus those noted above, and about 60 others...

[jevon]

Ol' Bob was on the fence.

Fence rider? Good way to get splinters that is. Unless it's a metal fence of course.

[Sam]

In other words, with the work that still needs to be done on the course, Adam and Sara moving into their new house, and with how limited their appearance is on this forum, I doubt that will happen.

Yeah... that's kind of what I figured.

It was a surprise to see that they let... er... invited Jevon (OK... it was a PLEASANT surprise) to the event. Now some of the Brew Crew is coming and I am wondering how many other of my favorite golfers are gonna be there.

Will be a blast this weekend, no doubt. I am looking forward to defending my advanced win from last year and also wanted to make sure that that is where I am playing. :)

[all2common]

Just me and my girlfriend. It'll be her first tournament. She's been practicing all week. Pretty adorable.

[jevon]

Yeah... that's kind of what I figured.

It was a surprise to see that they let... er... invited Jevon

No brownies for you!

(OK... it was a PLEASANT surprise)

Ok, maybe one brownie...

[Sam]

:)

Really looking forward to hanging out with you this weekend, Jevon, and throwing back a cold one or two. Been too long. :cheers:

[Sam]

Just me and my girlfriend. It'll be her first tournament. She's been practicing all week. Pretty adorable.

That's awesome, Justin. I am sure that she will have a blast. :rockon:

[Ms Thing]

Just me and my girlfriend. It'll be her first tournament. She's been practicing all week. Pretty adorable.


Dang it! I have not played in over a week, this is looking worse and worse for me.

I will spend way too many hours practicing on Friday before I leave.

[Fletch]

Just picked up 2 1/4's of Big E. A Pilsner and a Copper Ale that's bad ass! Heading to Astoria Thursday with Mom for Fresh King and a pony of that crazy Vortex action! Mitch you're off the hook. Thanks though.

Bring glow stuff if you plan on glowing! We can light up the baskets but don't have enough for everyone. 2 new Chainstars may be showing up before the weekend as well.

Players list? Uhh................probably not Sam, just too busy. If you wan't to know about someone in particular PM me.

Chuck I have no problem with the dye pans if dye doesn't end up everywhere. Bob, specific concerns?

Those (grumble) who haven't paid entry yet but will be there Friday need to get squared up as soon as they get there.

Some branch trimming, tee signs, mini course?(maybe) Devils club on 14, and some weedeating and I think we're ready to rock! I'm hitting the road in a few hours and will be there tonight!!!

Lets get Muddy!!!!!!!!!

[Ol' Bob]

Wasn't the team of '87 Cartman's dad?

Heh, I believe that was suspected. Was that the year his mom made the magazine cover.

[Ol' Bob]

Players list? Uhh................probably not Sam...

A relief, that. I thought he might show up.:nahnah:

Chuck I have no problem with the dye pans if dye doesn't end up everywhere. Bob, specific concerns?

Just making trouble for those who might believe me (like that disc stuck in the tree).

Some branch trimming, tee signs, mini course?(maybe) Devils club on 14, and some weedeating and I think we're ready to rock! I'm hitting the road in a few hours and will be there tonight!!!

Lets get Muddy!!!!!!!!!

I'm going to tip my keg to see if I need another Vortex. Just got off the mower from a few finishing touches. Redid the weed-eated strips in the tall grass and a little extra. I'm waffling on not playing. I'm not big on the competition, but damn, I sure like to throw discs.

[TreeLove]

All the South Park kids like the Broncos.

Yes, but Homer Simpson doesn't like the Broncos, and he outweighs all them kids combined, even the fat one!

[Fletch]

Due to lack of intrest the friday night dinner has been cancelled. Those few who paid already will be reimbursed. Too much work for just a few eaters!

But there will always be "that guy" cooking up a nice Ribeye on his Hibachi as everyone else drools so make sure you bring food. (unless of course you plan on a pure liquid diet!)

[Tim]

I'm waffling on not playing. I'm not big on the competition, but damn, I sure like to throw discs.

I hear ya Bob. I like to throw discs, and especially so at the Mud. I'm not sure if I'll remember to bring my game with me, but I will be bringing some mighty fine Apfelwein. Testing the newest batch right now (purely for scientific purposes of course), so far I would classify it as "delicious and curiously strong." :jumpspin:

[olydiscgolf]

We hope to be there BY 5:30, hoping its in time for the dubs! Even if we don't were looking forward to another great....not sure what to put here....Dinner, beerfest, poker game, oh yea DISC GOLF tournement!

[Ol' Bob]

Hey Fletchers, be sure to post the results at both FernBurner pages, this one and the one in the Events folder.