From: David Hooke <[log in to unmask]>
Date: 11 May 2015 at 13:04
Dear Chubbers and Moosilauke Friends -First: Class of '66 Family Bunkhouse is now deep in the planning process. And so we can announce that we will repeat the format of the previous three projects and have a Timber Framing Workshop at the Lodge September 12-17. So, if you are interested, save that date. Info on how to register will be out very soon. These workshops are a wicked good time.We are off to a great start on the '65 bunkhouse spring program. Dave Beattie '65 has basically moved in, along with Andrew Catlin, veteran of last fall's heroics, plus Krystyna Oszkinis, also part of last fall's episode. They were joined by 6 other vols on Sunday. Porch decking is done, along with lots of paneling and other inside details.We could use a couple more folks either or both days this weekend. With warmer weather, we'll be back outside this week and weekend, working to complete the siding, while the inside work continues. It is Lodge Opening weekend so a jolly crew will be on hand. As before, meals and lodging provided per day worked. Please let me know if you could make it on short notice and I can send a short list of things to bring.
Following two weekends (May 9-10 and May 16-17) are pretty full, the two after that we could use help again. Please let me know about that also.Thanks all !DavidOn Fri, Apr 3, 2015 at 4:15 PM, David Hooke <[log in to unmask]> wrote:Thanks to the 25 of you who have signed up for the various work days. This amounts to something like 90 person-days so far - so over 2/3 of the goal. Pretty amazing! But I would love to fill a few more of the spots. The Woodshed workshop is now full, and we have 8 folks for the weekend of May 16-17. So the focus should be on the other weekends. See details and tasks below. If you can organize a small mob for a particular weekend that would be most helpful. Please be in touch.And that, despite snow in the forecast tomorrow - arggh - this winter will soon be a memory.Dear Chubbers and Moosilauke AccomplicesThis first truly warm day of spring makes me realize that Woodsmens Weekend is just three weeks away - and work on the bunkhouse is to start on that very Sunday, the 26th.All the best and I hope to see you soon,DavidOn Mon, Feb 16, 2015 at 3:54 PM, David Hooke <[log in to unmask]> wrote:Dear Chubbers and Moosilauke Accomplices –
Thanks to all who have answered the call for the Class of ’65 bunkhouse this spring. We have had some spectacular signups, led by Dave Beattie ’65 who plans to be there every Wednesday-Sunday with one exception…wow. Dave Goodwin ’74 plans to be there nearly every weekend; P. Roll (’74, nts) will be in for a bunch as well. The woodshed timber-framing workshop is now full, and six stalwarts have signed up for various other weekends.
But we still could use more folks. I hope to hear from you! perhaps you could rally your associates for some given weekend. At this point I would say any of the five May weekends would be good targets for this sort of mass action. Groups of 6-8 would be ideal, but nearly any sized posse would work. As advertised earlier – three Lodge meals and a bed in the luxurious McKenney Bunkhouse are yours, per day worked. That, and the brisk mountain scenery- what could be finer?
Please be in touch.
Thanks,
DavidOn Thu, Jan 29, 2015 at 1:01 PM, David Hooke <[log in to unmask]> wrote:Dear Chubbers and Moosilauke Accomplices...Volunteer Work Weekends April-June 2015 on the Moosilauke Class of ’65 Bunkhouse
Last fall, thanks to heroic efforts of the special Fall Crew and a hardy bunch of work weekenders, we made huge progress on this bunkhouse. The building is fully insulated and enclosed, floor is down, interior partitions are framed and partly paneled.
But to be ready for Dedication on June 11 we will need a large and concerted push to get us the rest of the way. Your help will get us there! As usual, free bed and meals per day worked. The Lodge is holding 12 spots per day on the following days. Following is the approximate plan, subject to weather and variables.
April 25-26 (special push on the 26th as post - Woodsmen's Weekend recovery...) –Empty the building, install doors, continue siding and porch deck. [No Lodge services, camp out in the Crew Cabin.]
May 2-3 – Oil all interior partition paneling, install inside partitions, complete porch deck and frame, complete exterior siding
May 9-10 – Complete special roof trim, complete inside partitions
May 16-17 – Frame all bunks, stain exterior
May 23-24 – Sand and finish bunks and shelving
May 30-31 – Install signs, landscaping, clean out, floor sanding
June 3-7: Floor finishing and Timber framing workshop: frame and complete timber framed woodshed, and, first three days, spend the first hour of each day applying the special floor finish to the bunkhouse. Previously addicted timber framers strongly encouraged to come to continue to hone skills.
June 6-7 – Final tidying: install mattresses, pillows, privacy screens, and other misc.
All skills taught. Andrew Catlin, veteran of last fall's crew, will be the onsite supervisor with help from other TimberHomes staff.
You KNOW how much fun it will be to get back to the mountain and create this new part of the Moosilauke scene!
PLEASE REPLY with your availability, directly to me as soon as possible. We really counting on you! Andrew is joining the TimberHomes team, starting February 9, he and I will work together to put this together, assigning folks to dates to be sure we are covered.
NOTE, Andrew will be on site Wednesday-Sunday most weeks, so if you are interested in a longer stay, please let me know, that could be a huge help! I just need to make sure Lodge services will be available.
Thanks,
David Hooke - for TimberHomes, the Lodge and Outdoor Programs