MAPG 2014 - Mark your calendars!

[BRobbins629]

The MAPG planning team just finished our first meeting for the 2014 event! It will be held again at the Richmond Woodcraft Friday May 2 - Saturday May 3. Similar format to last year with some improvements. Stay tuned as we arrange for demos and vendors, but lock in the date.

For the newbies, MAPG stand for Mid-Atlantic Penturners Gathering, though based on last year, poeple came from near and far. It's an evening and full day filled with all things about pen making. Visit our website at Mid-Atlantic Penturners Gathering for a view of MAPG 2013.

 

[MrsPTownSubbie]

The MAPG planning team just finished our first meeting for the 2014 event! It will be held again at the Richmond Woodcraft Friday May 2 - Saturday May 3. Similar format to last year with some improvements. Stay tuned as we arrange for demos and vendors, but lock in the date.

For the newbies, MAPG stand for Mid-Atlantic Penturners Gathering, though based on last year, poeple came from near and far. It's an evening and full day filled with all things about pen making. Visit our website at Mid-Atlantic Penturners Gathering for a view of MAPG 2013.

Yeah!!! It was great seeing everyone again today and we look forward to another exciting event for 2014... Can't Wait!!!!

 

[longbeard]

YES!!!
Calendar is marked!!!
Had a good time this year, you all done a good job, can't wait to see what's gonna be new and different. I know i'm gonna try to get in on the pen and blank exchanges this time. Can't wait

 

[randyrls]

Marked my Calendar and have money to attend stashed away!

 

[walshjp17]

Booked! Be tough to beat this year's benchmark, but I am confident y'all can do it.

 

[edicehouse]

Don't tell my kiddo about it yet, she had a blast last time.

 

[OKLAHOMAN]

If all goes right Dee and I plan to be there.

 

[Charlie_W]

We are looking forward to it! Fun! Fun!

 

[Crickett]

I totally want to go ... will need to see what the finances are like closer to the date.

 

[Joe S.]

Sounds like a good time! I'll look into actually going this time.

 

[OKLAHOMAN]

Just tell Pete the South Pacific trip is off you need to go to Va.

I totally want to go ... will need to see what the finances are like closer to the date.

 

[Curly]

Can't cancel the trip to the Cook Islands as there is no refunding of the tickets. We'll see how things are in the spring.

 

[navycop]

Planning on attending next year. Is there going to be a link for hotel reservations like last time?

 

[OKLAHOMAN]

Pete if you would have cancelled I think a certain nurse would have shot you:biggrin:

Can't cancel the trip to the Cook Islands as there is no refunding of the tickets. We'll see how things are in the spring.

 

[tommy2tone]

I hope to make it this year. I heard the last one was great. I had to look the address up to find the nearest hotel. 9862 West Broad St. Glen Allen, VA 23060. Also MAY 3rd is Free Comic Book day..

 

[MrsPTownSubbie]

Planning on attending next year. Is there going to be a link for hotel reservations like last time?

Yes everything will be updated once we have the the details in place...

 

[darrin1200]

I didn't make it last year, but I will this year. Already put the date in my schedule.

 

[BradG]

*Possibly* may be coming over from the UK to this :wink:

 

[Charlie_W]

I totally want to go ... will need to see what the finances are like closer to the date.

Marla, Think "Business Expense / Tax Deductible"!

 

[OKLAHOMAN]

If the "Mad Scientist" can make it, think we could talk the "Rat" into coming?

*Possibly* may be coming over from the UK to this :wink:

 

[creativewriting]

I hate I had to miss it last year! Looks like it's gearing up to be a great event.

 

[edstreet]

Was looking at tickets tonight and saw one for $208 to Richmond.

 

[Buzzzz4]

Looks like we will be taking a family trip south in May. My wife even said I could stop and play in Virginia, you know, since we won't be in Africa this year!

 

[longbeard]

I totally want to go ... will need to see what the finances are like closer to the date.

Hope you can make it Marla, love your feathers. :biggrin:

 

[hard hat]

Can't wait for this. It's going to be awesome

 

[skiprat]

Wish I could be there !!:frown:

With luck, this will be the ideal opportunity to try out Brad and Jeff's video link chat room thingy!!! :wink:
Could be fun watching Brad blow himself up and also seeing all the blank faces as everyone tries to understand his weird accent...

' I say old chaps, without further ado.....arf arf' :tongue:

( Sorry Brad !! )

 

[BradG]

Bloody good show old chap

 

[mredburn]

Yall need ta be able to speak real english when yall git here.

 

[cwolfs69]

Plan on being there again with bells on. And i do speak real english yawl.

maybe we should have some these available for those from up north or overseas: Redneck Dictionary

 

[mredburn]

We should probably hire an interpreter for Brad when he gets here. Someone familiar with the local dialect and the Queens Engllish.

 

[TellicoTurning]

I know it probably on the web site some where, but never found it... where is the gathering located... not sure I could make it even it I know where it is...

 

[cwolfs69]

Unless the store has moved it is at:

Woodcraft of Richmond
9862 West Broad Street
Glen Allen, VA 23060
At least that is what i understand and where we were last year. Ive made my motel reservation with that in mind.

 

[skiprat]

Ya know, if the organisers of this little shindig, which they unashamedly call 'Mid Atlantic Penturners Gathering actually had it on a little island in the middle of the Atlantic, then they'd get a lot more attendees. :tongue:

 

[MrsPTownSubbie]

Unless the store has moved it is at:

Woodcraft of Richmond
9862 West Broad Street
Glen Allen, VA 23060
At least that is what i understand and where we were last year. Ive made my motel reservation with that in mind.

Thanks Charley, you are correct, it is in the same location. We had taken the old information down in case we decided to move, but have since determined to keep it in the same location. I will definitely be sure to include that information once we have all the demo and vendor schedules confirmed.

 

[BRobbins629]

You should have taken a geography lesson last time you were here. There is a part of the USA that is called the Mid Atlantic states. I can give you directions should you decide to come and will even buy you a pint of whatever that stuff you drink is. If you can find a nice little isle in the middle of the big ocean with electricity and a hazardous waste site for Brad, I'm all ears. Then we'll call it the Mid Atlantic Ocean Penturners Gathering.

Ya know, if the organisers of this little shindig, which they unashamedly call 'Mid Atlantic Penturners Gathering actually had it on a little island in the middle of the Atlantic, then they'd get a lot more attendees. :tongue:

 

[skiprat]

Bruce, the perfect spot would be Ascension Island. I'm sure they have facilities to handle even Brad's crap. :biggrin:
Of course the Bahama's or Barbados would suit me too....:beer:

I really wish I could come over....it'll be my birthday on that Saturday too:laugh:

 

[Curly]

skiprat the Azores would be nice and are sort of Mid Atlantic. :glasses-nerdy:

 

[GoodTurns]

I really wish I could come over....it'll be my birthday on that Saturday too:laugh:

I'll even spring for a pint or six....

 

[LagniappeRob]

Ya know, if the organisers of this little shindig, which they unashamedly call 'Mid Atlantic Penturners Gathering actually had it on a little island in the middle of the Atlantic, then they'd get a lot more attendees. :tongue:

The're a restaurant in the middle of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel that's not too far from Richmond. It's connected to the Atlantic... Should be able to do a Mid-Pacific too. There' must be a bridge or something as Hawaii has an INTERstate! ( Interstates in Hawaii: ARE WE CRAZY??? - Ask the Rambler - General Highway History - Highway History - Federal Highway Administration )


Might try to get up there. Tammy and I could go visit some friends at the same time.

 

[ashaw]

I am hoping to go this year.