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  • August 17, 2011 at 8:04 pm #42991
    Ed Thayer
    Participant

    I was unable to attend the event this year at the NOFA conference as I was out of Town. How did the event go? Were you all happy with the new venue. I was dissapointed I could not go but hope to hear how you all made out.

    ED

    August 18, 2011 at 6:43 pm #68812
    Carl Russell
    Moderator

    Ed, we missed you….unfortunately there was no room for community camping at the farm, so us teamsters were pretty much on our own. I had a blast though, and there were some well-attended workshops. We had almost 30 folks in the woods on Sat.

    Unfortunately I think that the logistics of having things going on at both the farm and at the campus (1/2 hr away) made it pretty difficult for people traveling back and forth.

    I thought the research farm was an excellent venue for NEAPFD activities. If we had the freedom to have a broader event there, I think it would have been superior to Tunbridge.

    Carl

    August 19, 2011 at 10:18 am #68813
    Donn Hewes
    Keymaster

    I had a great time as usual. Lot of friends and things to learn and see. Good turn out for work shops too. I did miss the community aspect of the slow evenings with everyone eating and talking around in small groups. I think we need a venue like this one, but on our own schedule. And free or nearly so. Maryrose just went outside so I better get going! Donn

    August 22, 2011 at 12:15 am #68811
    Gabe Ayers
    Keymaster

    I, too, thought we had a great event in South Deerfield. Not sure if we want to do things that same way next year, but glad that we tried it there with NOFA. I agree with you, Donn, that there was less of a community feel than the old Tunbridge venue, but that site did have some advantages as well. Thanks also, Donn, for your wisdom in the no pressure driving workshop – I have changed bits on my Bob horse and am aiming for less pressure driving to start with. Always good to get a little extra incentive to try something new!
    -Brad

    August 23, 2011 at 12:45 am #68814
    Ed Thayer
    Participant

    Glad to hear everyone enjoyed the event, I hope to catch up with some of you at Fairwinds Farm for the DAP annual event.

    Ed

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