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This year our annual get together at Bud's will be held the weekend of April 13th & 14th so please mark you calendars!
For those who haven't attended, we always have more than a great time. For those who have attended, you know full well what I'm talking about!
If you've never caught a swarm, performed a cut out, split a hive, or grafted, you're in for a treat!
We have dinners covered and drinks, most lunches too. You may want to pack some of your favorite lunch or breakfast items and any of your favorite snacks.
All are welcome to camp right on the premises and use Bud's house for showers and bathroom matters. If you want to stay in a hotel/motel be sure to book your reservations early as the town of Macon, Mississippi is quite small.
Sure hope you can make it down!
Maps to Buds
Memphis to Buds:
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?doflg=ptm&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=111878682379003883521.0004830bfd987c766d776&ll=34.09056,-89.22&spn=2.556569,5.817261&t=h&z=8 (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?doflg=ptm&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=111878682379003883521.0004830bfd987c766d776&ll=34.09056,-89.22&spn=2.556569,5.817261&t=h&z=8)
Atlanta To Buds
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?doflg=ptm&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=111878682379003883521.0004830bc6322da6f0fc3&ll=33.390173,-86.390991&spn=2.577476,5.817261&t=h&z=8 (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?doflg=ptm&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=111878682379003883521.0004830bc6322da6f0fc3&ll=33.390173,-86.390991&spn=2.577476,5.817261&t=h&z=8)
New Orleans to Buds:
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?doflg=ptm&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=111878682379003883521.0004830bee8a570f70fb7&t=h&z=7 (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?doflg=ptm&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=111878682379003883521.0004830bee8a570f70fb7&t=h&z=7)
And this is where you should be when you arrive:
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?doflg=ptm&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=111878682379003883521.0004830bc6322da6f0fc3&t=h&ll=33.00748,-88.378235&spn=0,359.994319&z=18&layer=c&cbll=33.007134,-88.378804&panoid=xFgjjPDvYlYLhS-2Q8UM5w&cbp=12,25.06,,0,6.44 (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?doflg=ptm&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=111878682379003883521.0004830bc6322da6f0fc3&t=h&ll=33.00748,-88.378235&spn=0,359.994319&z=18&layer=c&cbll=33.007134,-88.378804&panoid=xFgjjPDvYlYLhS-2Q8UM5w&cbp=12,25.06,,0,6.44)
Type this into Google maps and it will give you the location of the gathering:
33.007539,-88.379036
...JP
Bud4 Video Bud4 Final Video-Montage (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WhuRwLzCL4#ws)
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chris is going to be gone, but i'll see if i can find a decent plane ticket into somewhere and then drive in. hated missing last year!!
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I'm going to be there for sure. Probably going to cook jambalaya on one night. What's Bruce cooking this year?
Bailey
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Kathy, would love to see you again, hope you can make it down.
Bailey, not sure what Schawee is cooking but would have to think gator sauce picante at the top of the list.
...JP
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kathy tell chris he gota be here; sure will be tickled to see all yall and someone find larry
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Great to have some dates. I'll be there.
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You know I wouldn't miss it!
Scott
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What is the closest airport to fly in to? I found Columbus MS. Is that the closest airport?
Jim
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i'm looking at flying into Birmingham and getting a car. that's only a couple of hours. getting a flight from here into Macon will be a project.
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What is the closest airport to fly in to? I found Columbus MS. Is that the closest airport?
Jim
Golden Triangle Regional Airport?
or if your flying your own plane, http://www.airnav.com/airport/20M (http://www.airnav.com/airport/20M)
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Columbus and Meridian airports are both about the same distance from Bud's place. I flew into Columbus last year because it was 80dollars cheaper than Meridian.
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if i come, i'll get a room in Macon. if Annette does not come...and i have asked her :-D i would be happy to share my room with any other UAF that might be interested?
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hey JP, is your wife coming?
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hey JP, is your wife coming?
Liz will be coming and likely bringing Bubba Phat and the Ferrets!
...JP
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Bubba Phat?
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Bubba Phat?
http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo4/Jefroka/IMG_2341_zps54f66b57.jpg (http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo4/Jefroka/IMG_2341_zps54f66b57.jpg)
...JP
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JP, you'd better leave Bubba at home. He'd probably come up missing with that group! :-D
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Bubba Phat looks tasty!;)
But don't tell Liz I said that!
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Tefer, Bubba Phat survived two Bud gatherings and everyone knows Bubba Phat is off limits! :-D
CD, I'm always kidding Liz about how tasty he looks and when we're putting him in the roasting bag? :shock: :-D
...JP
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is that best western in Macon the only game in town?
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I recon I can make it this year, be good seeing everyone again!!
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kathy. all i know is the oaktree inn
ted it will sho be good to see you again
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don't change the dates please. i just booked a flight. now i have to find a room and a car :-D
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jp and i have already agreed[ no changes to dates
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Yayyy...Kathy's cming!
Yayyy...Ted's coming!
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I know of at least two Texans that will bee there.
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I'm trying to figure a waay to make it.Kind of a stretch at this point,but I'm working on it.
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This is getting better by the minute but where is Larry's commitment? He had so much fun almost removing them, would love to see you do a removal this yr Larry! :-D
Bud we gonna have to have Ted fill that spot!
Ted, you gonna show for real? ;)
...JP
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I can't wait!! It's gonna be quite fun:)
Bailey.
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I'm going to start sweet talkin' momma now.......See if she's up for a road trip
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This is getting better by the minute but where is Larry's commitment? He had so much fun almost removing them, would love to see you do a removal this yr Larry! :-D
Bud we gonna have to have Ted fill that spot!
Ted, you gonna show for real? ;)
...JP
Yup, I am planning on it, still wondering weather to bring a camper or get a room..
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This is getting better by the minute but where is Larry's commitment? He had so much fun almost removing them, would love to see you do a removal this yr Larry! :-D
Bud we gonna have to have Ted fill that spot!
Ted, you gonna show for real? ;)
...JP
Not sure yet if June and I will make it this year. If I do come, no removals for me!!! Just not my thing, but I love to watch others do them.
Larry
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shucks larry, honestly we just want you so you will bring miss june. na you one hell of a sport larry and keep things mooving at yo own expence. never a down moment. we lookin fo youall
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Thanks Bud, we would love to come again this year, but have to see if another event doesn't interfere. Larry
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I hope you good folks don't mind a couple of newbies. My neighbor and good friend started our first hives in March of last year. We were both able harvest honey in the summer and thought we had this bee thing figured out, (sarcasm). My hive seems to be doing well but my friend lost his. Anyway, we are only about a 2 1/2 hour drive away and I would really like to come. We hope to see you there! Thanks, David.
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reminder on the hotel. there is one....count them.....one...... :-D i couldn't even find a B&B, so if you are going to book a room, do it. note that i am sharing this AFTER i booked mine!!
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cdray, New faces are always welcome at Bud's! The whole event is about bees, beekeeping and sharing knowledge. You may want to bring a note pad 'cause the info passed around might be a little overwhelming :-D
Scott
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cdray everyone welcome esp. beginers; dont come with the idea of a classroom. about the closest thing we have to that so far has been jp on the front porch showing us for 2hrs. how to figure out how to screw 3 screws back in a toy generator cover(never got her done). every thing is hands on.
ken that woule be some good icing on the cake to see you here again.
gona be some good coona## groceries as shawee and bailey done got to thinking in diff. directions.
gotta get mr john hemed up to give us his offical sanction by being here. where you at boss?
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Hey Bud, thanks for the warm welcome. I actually saw the video of JP fighting with that generator, (I have one just like it)! I hope to get my ducks in a row and see yall there. David
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It's a laid back weekend and there is not a person there that was not a beginner at one time! :)
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anyone interested can usually catch me on ventrillo every evning around 5pm central, and will answer all question that i can
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Everyone is welcome to come and participate. There's absolutely no pressure, except for Larry, cause he's gonna do a cut out without protection and I'm filming every second of it! :-D
David if you've never caught a swarm, there's usually at least a few to be had. From there if you like you can participate in a cut out, going through hives and grafting. There's other stuff that goes on too.
...JP
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Oh yeah,the BS ing is never in short supply, and look at some of the things you miss when you don't go. I missed this one:
bud 4 first video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCc0NCJwWsI#ws)
JP,This vid was a request from Uncle Bud!!
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JP, sounds like loads of fun. I'm really looking forward to it!
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Everyone is welcome to come and participate. There's absolutely no pressure, except for Larry, cause he's gonna do a cut out without protection and I'm filming every second of it! :-D
...JP
:lau: :lau: :lau: :lau: :lau:
No way JP !!!
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Another newbie IN! Just made my reservations...
Had to juggle a few things around to make it work, but I couldn't see missing this opportunity.
I can't wait! :-D
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Another newbie IN! Just made my reservations...
Had to juggle a few things around to make it work, but I couldn't see missing this opportunity.
I can't wait! :-D
Glad I won't be by myself! David
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Hopefully I can make it this year... got to move the work schedule around a bit. Always loved to watch the BUD videos from previous years!
...DOUG
KD4MOJ
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Just booked my room. Count me as confirmed.
Bailey.
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Bailey. Crabs this year?
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Humm. Meby. I was thinking jambalaya. Abut if I have a crab request I would seriously consider it and try to work it into my plans. :-D
Bailey
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Just booked my room. Count me as confirmed.
Bailey.
As have I! The motel must be wondering what the heck is going on in Macon that weekend!
...DOUG
KD4MOJ
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Alright this is shaping up really well! Gonna be here sooner than you know it! Should be swarms a plenty!
...JP
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Sure wish I could be there. :( Sounds like a good time and some good company. Maybe someday. Y'all have fun.
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Looks like my wife and I could attend. I just wanted to make sure I am not overstepping my bounds and assuming we are welcome. JP or Bud could you elaborate on some things we should bring, being first time attendees. Also, it starts Sat morning, or do people show up Friday night? Probably will do the hotel thing, how many people usually camp?
Anyway, my wife keeps asking all kinds of questions, and I don't have any answers. All I can tell her is it looks like a blast.
I'm ready to make some new friends.
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everyone is welcome. i can't answer your question about how many camp. i will be in the hotel because i can't figure out how to bring a tent as a carry on :-). i'll be to the hotel friday. i don't know if there is anything planned before saturday, but i'd be pleased to meet anyone who's around for dinner on friday!
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Thank Kathy
I made reservations for Friday and Saturday at the hotel.
The anticipation is going to make winter last that much longer :(
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my phone no. is 662 726 4921 befor 8pm. if you have ?
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Bud I hope you are keeping your hand in with the .357 for your Swarm Capture from a pine tree presentation ! ! !
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Bud I hope you are keeping your hand in with the .357 for your Swarm Capture from a pine tree presentation ! ! !
wasn't it hardwood that shot down the swarm a couple of years ago?? i was sorry to have missed it! :-D
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That happened before we got there but if I'm not mistaken it was Bud that shot the limb.
...JP
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I shot it down the first time with a .22 then after they flew back up Bud shot i9t down. It's in the video :-D
Scott
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geof, i getting a little older an them boys kinda feel their oats every once in a while so its always close. sho wish you could make it
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Sorry Scott , I had forgotten how you ringbarked the limb before busting it with the .22 when it got tangled on the way down.
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BTW...i am in the market for soap if anyone going has any to be rid of. PM me so we don't break the rules ;)
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Kathy, I don't have a whole lot of soap in inventory right now but I'll be making a couple of batches at the end of the month. You just want to pick it up at Bud's?
Scott
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that's what i was thinking. that's why i put it here. thought it might be easier that way. pm me with cost details and stuff.
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Anybody have the phone number for that motel that I stayed at last year. I want to make my reservation directly with the motel and not thru their 800 number.
Thanks, Larry
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Anybody have the phone number for that motel that I stayed at last year. I want to make my reservation directly with the motel and not thru their 800 number.
Thanks, Larry
Larry, I have no idea where you stayed last year...But assuming it was at what appears to be the only hotel in Macon, MS.
River Chase Inn
12710 Highway 45, Macon, MS 39341
(662) 726-4334
Hope this is it and helps. :)
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Thanks, but I think it was the Oaktree Inn or something like that. I'm pretty sure it was a Best Western Motel. Larry
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Thanks, but I think it was the Oaktree Inn or something like that. I'm pretty sure it was a Best Western Motel. Larry
Larry,
I may be mistaken...I've never been to Macon before...However, I'm looking forward to this April! :-D
Anyway! I think they're one and the same, they both show the same address.
Oak Tree Inn (http://www.hotelplanner.com/Hotels/50357/Reservations-Best-Western-Oak-Tree-Inn-Macon-12710-Highway-45-South-39341)
And
River Chase Inn (http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g43867-d545623-Reviews-River_Chase_Inn_Macon-Macon_Mississippi.html)
Probably worth a phone call to end the mystery. :)
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So you and June are coming Larry? We'll have to line up something....er..."special" for you :-D
Scott
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all i know is oak tree sho gona be good to see miss june again and show think all the boys trying to get something to keep you entertained larry only bee suit fo you is bud style. got a new pair fo you and some seagrass string to hitch them up
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they are the same. ken and i were going through that the other day. the place must have changed names and hands a few times.
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Vacation is approved, reservations made...........March is going to be a long month
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I'm interested in making a trip to Mississippi for this. Anyone from St Louis or Memphis care to meet up and carpool?
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Still working on making the trip. I made my reservations just to add pressure!!
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Ken, you're gonna make it this year? Sure did miss y'all last year!
Scott
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Bustin butt to scrounge up for the trip ole Buddy!
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anyone remember if that hotel has wifi and blow dryers?? :evil:
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anyone remember if that hotel has wifi and blow dryers?? :evil:
If you have a car, hang your head out the window!! It's always warm and sunny at Buds! And there is usually Budfi if none at the hotel. :)
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OK, I did it !!!
Just made reservations for June and I.
Thanks to everybody that helped me with the motel name and phone number. The name is Oak Tree Inn and the phone number is: 662-726-4334.
If you have AARP the rate goes down to $64.00 + tax per night. That's for a King Size Bed. They may give discounts for other things too. I didn't ask.
June says that she will gladly help out cooking breakfast.
See you all next month.
Larry & June
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anyone remember if that hotel has wifi and blow dryers?? :evil:
I just called the motel again and the girl says they do have wifi and blow dryers in the rooms. Larry
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So you and June are coming Larry? We'll have to line up something....er..."special" for you :-D
Scott
Nothing special for me Scott !!! :hissyfit:
Just seeing you, JP, Schawee, Bud and everybody else will be enough. Larry :-D
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thanks LB!
gee ken, thanks for that...but you didn't see the condition of my hair after riding around in the back of those trucks!! :-D
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How bad could it be? I see this person drying their hair this way all the time!!
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X:X :th_thumbsupup: HA HA HA
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Yet another NEW-BEE confirmed from Louisiana... :-D Reservations made at what i hear is Macon, Mississippi's only hotel.... Although i can help but think camping out would be fun also... :camp: Can't wait to put some faces to all the names...
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Plan=B. Afraid of the tent, you should not be. Add a whole different dimension to you Bud experience it will. We camped in the yard last year and will again this year. See you there.
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anyone remember if that hotel has wifi and blow dryers?? :evil:
I just called the motel again and the girl says they do have wifi and blow dryers in the rooms. Larry
The motel staff is probably wondering what the heck is going on that weekend in Macon! Probably never had so many reservations at once!
...DOUG
KD4MOJ
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With a title like Bud5, they probably think it's a beer drinking competition. :cheer:
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Plan=B. Afraid of the tent, you should not be. Add a whole different dimension to you Bud experience it will. We camped in the yard last year and will again this year. See you there.
It's not out of the question but this will be my first time attending and have only heard people saying the made reservations at the hotel... Didn't want to be the only one sleeping in buds yard... Lol... Either way I'm sure it will bee a blast... :-D
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i would be camping, but didn't think i could carry my tent and sleeping bag as carry on :-) i refuse to pay to check luggage if there is any way i can figure out how to get around it.
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Save us a tent spot by the bee barn! I'm still working on hippybee!
love,
ziffa
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planb we got the skeeters but youall sho got us whupped wid the nats
tefer i kinda think you might just be able to find someone to tip a few wid you
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This is shapping up nicely!!
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Ian will camp for sure but he likes to stick his tent way back in the woods to commune with the ticks.
Scott
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planb we got the skeeters but youall sho got us whupped wid the nats
tefer i kinda think you might just be able to find someone to tip a few wid you
We sure do have our fair share of gnats, but I always assumed the mosquito was our state bird... Lol...
As far as Tefer's bud-fest, I will volunteer to tip a few back... :evil:
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Hey JP.
I think we'r gonna try to make it this year.
sounds like fun.probaly stay down the road in Scooba.
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Coming up on us quickly!
Glad you can make it Mike!
Larry, what can I say, can't wait to see you buddy! :evil: :-D
...JP
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larry,i put a big swarm in the bud wall two days age.it would be a great cutout for you :-D cant wait to see the gang.will cook deer sauce piquante Saturday for lunch.didnt get any gator this pass gator season sorry. schawee
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Ped and I are thinkin' about makin' a beignet brunch one morning...don't wanna miss out on Bud's cinnamon rolls though!
Scott
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lets keep track of the food expenses. i would love to pitch in with that. i might even do a dish or two as my womanly duty....but i'd be happy to buy my way out of that too!!! :evil:
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I KNOW!!!! paper plates!! they don't pay me the big thinking bucks for nothing :-D
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Kathy sorry about not cooking the alligator stuff like you call it :-D but deer is just as good.first time I ever missed an alligator season.but glad I can make the future ones
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Kathy sorry about not cooking the alligator stuff like you call it
that's ok. you had a pretty good excuse! :-*
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See what happens when I disappear for a couple years? Man, I didn't even know there was a Bud2 let alone a 5! Sounds like it's gunna be a blast!!! Too bad I can't make it down with my banjo.
Sean Kelly
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larry,i put a big swarm in the bud wall two days age.it would be a great cutout for you :-D schawee
:lau: :lau: :lau: :lau: :lau:
Thanks Schawee, but No Thanks !!!!
I love to watch others do them, but they're just not for me. Larry
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larry; ask him how man times he got tickled putting them in a box and here he is bringing them all this way just fo you, how could you refuse
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It will be easy to refuse! Just like I did last year. :-D
With all the people coming this year, it won't be hard to find somebody that will be happy to do that cutout. Just not my thing!
Larry
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Sean,
Glad to see ya back around! Hope all is well on the homefront.I went to Bud 2 in 2010 and am working on going this year!
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Never fear. I have alligator from Shawee that will be on the menu for bud 5. 2 gallon ziplock bags.
They will be a part of the jambalaya. :-D :-D
Bailey
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Linda and I will be there if something doesn't come up. Bee glad to see yuall. And as far as skitters go we got some sounds like choppers coming sometimes.
Joe
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Ya'll cross your fingers I plan to come over from Bama if the stars line up. JP made me an offer I can't refuse to come to the 5 anniversary of the get together. All the stings I can handle. What a great guy.
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Ya'll cross your fingers I plan to come over from Bama if the stars line up. JP made me an offer I can't refuse to come to the 5 anniversary of the get together. All the stings I can handle. What a great guy.
Is that you Travis?
...JP
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That would bee me JP.
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Anybody bringing younguns, my wife an I are really wanting to come if everything works out but our 7 and 3 year old would have to come too.
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young'uns welcome. my grand son is 7 and he loves it. just remember a lot of coming and going and you gona have to kinda keep an eye on them.
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If you have any mud or water around there I know where mine'll be.
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Anybody bringing younguns, my wife an I are really wanting to come if everything works out but our 7 and 3 year old would have to come too.
Tim,
My wife and I are bringing my 14 year old nephew, he's my official helper on the whole Beek adventure! :)
Not sure who's more excited, me or him. :-D
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Two weeks everyone!! It will be here before you know it. :)
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Two weeks evertone!! It will be here before you know it. :)
Looking forward to meeting everyone!
...DOUG
KD4MOJ
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Guess its time to bottle the necterene wine and start the meat and veggie portion of the jambalaya before time sneaks up on me
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sure wanna try the wine . fella brought some cumquat wine to me at empire, dat stuff wasn't drinkable but know wid wine it differs from batch to batch and know wid them little suckers you eat them rine and all; not me
looks like you cooks better add another gallon or so o water to the soup, looks like its gona be a few mo than usual
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Breaking out the canning pot to cook this batch.
Gotta think of a good side dish to go with jambalaya
Bailey
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As of now I have everything clear to be able to make it down to the gathering. It will be great to finally meet everyone in person.
Bud, if you have room for one more country boy, I will see you there.
James
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Jim,
He allowed a Yank like me on the premises, I'm sure you'll fit in just fine! :-D
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come on down james
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Circumstances beyond my control will keep the missus and I from attending. Looks like I'll have to wait another year to meet the gang. Hope everyone has a good time.
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Never thought to post it seperate, but Buds physical address is:
3450 Cookvilles Road Macon Miss
Type this into Google maps:
33.007539,-88.379036
for a precise location.
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my phone no. home 662 726 4921 cell 662 549 1222
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Never thought to post it seperate, but Buds physical address is:
3450 Cookvilles Road Macon Miss
Google is not finding this address. Is there something different to put in?
James
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Went to the original post on this thread and clicked on the one from Hotlanta and google is finding it on that link but when you copy and paste the address it can't find it. I should be able to find it now with JP's links that he originally posted. Just couldn't figure out why it wasn't finding it.
James
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The links he posted were ones I gathered from google earth. You should be able to put them into a gps through google.If you get near Macon, make that call and someone will assist you.
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Been crazy busy folks, been doing a lot of posting on the beemaster facebook site, yall should check it out! Can't wait for the gathering, Liz and I leaving out Th morning, looks like Schawee is leaving either today or tomorrow, Hardwood and Peggy leaving tomorrow I believe, Emil and CD Bailey leaving out Th evening. Looking forward its going to be a lot of fun!
...JP
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Can't wait! Been moving bees getting ready for the gallberry flow to start next week and just finished up last night.
James, just get somewhere near Macon and ask any soul you see where Bud's is...everyone around there knows him.
Scott
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The original squinty eyed sucka Alan Bukley just confirmed he and a buddy in tow will be there Th night. Th night that is if he can stay away from telephone poles and peach snaps! :-D :-D :-D
For you new people who have never met Alan before, we can confirm the dude is a walking, breathing bee professor, once you wind him up he don't quit talkin' about bees!
...JP
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I will be down sometime in the afternoon on Friday.
James
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we aren't doing anything on friday except dinner? i'll just worry about finding the hotel. :-)
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leaving now for bud 5.see yall Thursday and Friday.i might look for some more land in Alabama :-D well I hope not
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That there peach snaps makes a pretty good drink, float and have even put it in pie crust.
Still hoping to get there Friday. Put Mother in Law in hospital last night, think she will get out wendsday maybe. Catch yuall then
Joe
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Have fun y,all
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Gonna miss you Geoff...I imagine Bud's new truck is about due for a cleaning!
Scott
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You make sure its done Scott. Better poke up a photo of it too.
Apart from a beefest will surely be a pickup parade as well.
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Anyone have an idea what the weather is going to be like for this weekend ?
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Looks loke a soaker Thursday but beauriful weather for the weekend.
Tue
4/9/2013 81° 61°
Breezy with clouds and sun
75° 48°
Wed
4/10/2013 84° 65°
Times of clouds and sun
75° 49°
Thu
4/11/2013 72° 45°
Rain and a thunderstorm
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4/12/2013 69° 43°
Partly sunny
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Sat
4/13/2013 71° 49°
Mostly sunny
76° 49°
Sun
4/14/2013 80° 63°
Beautiful with some sun
76° 50°
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Can't argue with that Outlook......
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Was worried about the weather. Thanks for the good report!!!
Bailey
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hope it passes by the time i fly into Atlanta. looks like it should be ok there by Friday AM. sure wish i could skip that airport....although it's not the worst....
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Was going to join y'all for supper on Friday night, but my wife made the last minute decision to come with me... So I will be there Saturday morning instead... I think she just wants to see me get stung, but she insist otherwise...(with a sassy smirk) :evil:
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Was going to join y'all for supper on Friday night, but my wife made the last minute decision to come with me... So I will be there Saturday morning instead... I think she just wants to see me get stung, but she insist otherwise...(with a sassy smirk) :evil:
COOL! 8-)
Look forward to meeting your better half! :)
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Well, Ian backed out on us just tonight (we leave early tomorrow). Sad to say that one of his young friends has been killed in an auto accident and there is a memorial planned for Thur. I'm sad about his friend for sure but also that my buddy won't be enjoying this with us. He loved last years gathering and was really looking forward to seeing everyone again...Especially "Unca Bud".
Scott
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So sorry about Ian's friend Scott.
We're leaving out early TH morning, dang, that's tomorrow morning! Got lots to do before then!
See y'all soon Big Daddy, make sure you give Schawee somethin ta do, he'll sit around all night into the wee hrs of the morning and get that crusty eye which ain't no good for finding any queens even with his new 3" thick eagle eye glasses!
Ayyyyyeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!
...JP :-D
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LET THE JOUSTING BEGIN!
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Oh! I am so sad to not be able to come again this year. :'( I tried and tried, but just cannot schedule it. :( Reading all the posts is making me so sad. I wish I could warp time and make an additional weekend in April! :( /pout /pout /pout
All you first timers are about to get the most intensive immersive and wonderful education with fun, loving and amazing teachers. Absorb it all, try everything, say thank you! and by all means make sure you sit and drink coffee and sop up all Alan Buckley has to say of a morning. He will change the way you think about keeping bees! The wealth of knowledge from everybody is just astounding. And the camaraderie is even better. Ohhh! I so wish I could gooo!
If anyone is passing through Atlanta on the way and feels like stopping by to pick up Bud's box, please let me know! I WILL get there next year, but would sure like to return it :).
love to everyone, and JP, take a bite of EVERYTHING for me :evil: and hug EVERYBODY from me :-* and bud twice!
love and missing you ALL,
ziffa
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June and I won't be coming this year either. We wanted to see all of the people that we met last year, plus met a bunch of new beeks this year.
In three weeks we are going to the Hatfield and McCoy Trails up in West Virginia. Since we started riding ATVs, we have lost some of our interest in bees. We were going to try and make both trips, but have decided to just do one.
Larry & June :'(
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we shore gona miss miss june, and dang scott tell end that he gona have to make a special trip and get my guns polished, sho sory bout his friend. zipp merry Christmas on the box sho was planning on you bringing it so you could refill it and we get to see swarn shake jig. b just go on and tell us you ant hen pecked like my buddie says he just kinda got hen house ways. Geoff you slacking off gona keep us from being an international meet. and fo jp stoped by the store and bought him the 3 trinities as coon ### say bell pepper celery and onions; corse he gona have to dip them outa a little side dish I made
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Hey bud. Coon ass coming from a friend ain't a bad word.
Only when coming from strangers.
Bailey.
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Peg and I are here at Bud's! We got in last night after a 12hr drive. Schawee and Nate were here already and JP and Liz showed up early this am and we woke to find Dallas sleeping in his truck (with his kids) in the front yard. The party has started!
Scott
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I will be there by dark today if not earlier.
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You folks PLEASE keep an eye on this weather....Hope to meet you all Sat. morning......David
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yeah. i'm a little concerned about flying into atlanta, but hopefully it will pass by then.
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Yuall still doing OK up there in Macon. Saw there was some damage up that way. Linda and I plan to get there tomorrow.
Joe
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I am Bud5 bound.
Southbound and down
James
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Wish I could make it.
Sent from my SPH-L300 using Tapatalk 2
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Thanks to all at the Bud gathering. What an awesome time! You all made getting stung from bees in a porta john fun. Be safe on your travel home. Yappi
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Nate drove down to Bud's on Wednesday before, I believe. He and Bud had rain for a day or two then it cleared and Schawee showed up. The three of them went fishing. (Schawee claims he caught all the big ones, but we seen the proof in the pudding. Nate caught the big one! :-D )
Scott and Peggy showed up next, we trickled in on Thursday morning early, before daylight. My poor wife, she was so tired, could hardly keep up. Last minute decision and not enough time or space we took two vehicles. Had to go a little fast those last 10 miles or so to get there before daylight so all the bees in the back of my truck didn't go to flying. :-D
A rain storm moved in about 15 -20 minutes after we got the bees out the truck. It was nap time then.
After we got the beauty rest it was time to do some cuttin' up and catchin' up with the gang.
Friday brought in more new and familiar faces and Saturday was the big dog day.
The rain got us on Sunday, at least the first half of the day, but most everyone had gone back or was on the road by then.
All in all, starting with the day Nate showed up there were 7 swarms shook and 2 cut outs performed.
We also grafted inside of Bud's living room on Sunday morning because of the rain, with Alan Bukley and Scott (Hardwood) giving the lessons.
A couple of groups split off at some point on Saturday and went on and made several splits of Bud's bees.
We even got to see Big Daddy Bud show off his shooting skills by knocking down a swarm with his trusty pistol!
it sure was a great time folks!
Please consider coming down to the next one, you won't be disappointed!
...JP
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G'day JP. Only 51 weeks till the excitement is on again. Seems like a great time was had by all again ( oops sorry yáll ) . Thanks to Mr. Communicator ( Ken ) for keeping the rest of the world up to date, looking forward to Bud 6.
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Bud, Peg and I just got home safely at 11:00pm...didn't want to call that late so I'm posting it where I know you'll see it :) Had a great time as always. Ya can't get around these folks without gettin' a smile on your face! It was great seeing all of our old friends and was really nice meeting a bunch of new faces...I miss everyone already!
I'd go on but right now I'm gonna crash hard :-D
Scott
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Travis, how'd we end up with Yappi instead of YapYap?
Scott
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got home this pm. thanks to all you guys for such a nice weekend...and especially to Bud for putting up with all of us. already looking forward to next year.
the car pics are posted on FB so you all can see my little side adventure! :evil:
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I don't really know Hardwood. Just worked out that way I guess. I may get a tshirt that says "Listen up here comes Yappi "for Bud ......Nah, he'd never wear it!
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"Fun Was Had By All" was a quote by the journalist that was there and what a true statement. Thanks Bud for hosting yet another great event and to all that came and helped put it all together. I always think the event is way to short though.
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Made it home at 5:15 PM today. What a trip. I'll be catchin up.
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glade yall made it home safe.had a great time seeing yall again. schawee
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Bud withdrawals! Being back at work after such a great weekend stinks! All i want to do is stay home and play with the bees. :D
Mikel and I had a great time, if it was fast and furious. Truck sleeping needs a little work : / but we'll be ready next year. So glad we made the trip. It was great to re-hook with old friends and much fun to meet all the new faces.
Bud you are a man among men. Thank you for your big heart and generosity in hosting us all. I love you! Thank you.
Can't wait til next year. See you all then!
love,
ziffa
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sorry youall fo the late reply, but nate had to go home and was supose to be my shoffer to go down to play a little more wid shawee and jp. so now i tired o them suckers for the next 15 minits then know he sniffles wil hit as the loniness sets in. i loved every minit of it esp seing ziff do the swarm shake dance and soon as i hear from ken i will get him to fix it yap yap dang it miss you all
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Bud, J.C. and I had a ball....It was great to meet everyone and hope to see you next year! David
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I'm waiting for the "Bud6" thread to get started. That way I have feel like I have plans made for the next big get together .Lol !
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Howdy Folks:
I had planned on being at Bud5 but had to put mom in the hospital on Thur (had planned to head out on Friday morning). First chance I had to get back on here. She is out and doing well. Hope to see everyone at Bud6!!
...DOUG
KD4MOJ
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Hope to see ya there Doug
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Glad to hear your mom is doing well. Hope to see you next year...David
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Thanks all. Already looking forward to Bud6!
...DOUG
KD4MOJ