Minnesota Pony Meet- August 24th in Hines, MN! (Up North!) PM for location!

[himmie]

Do anyone of you know of any off-roading up there? (For trucks, not ATV or anything...)

[rosierjay]

off road for 4 wheelers or just trucks?
a lot of dirt roads. and really beautiful lakes.

[himmie]

Trails big enough for pickup trucks and SUVs.

[Sawkinator]

I like the idea of a meet near Brainerd! It's a little bit vacation, a little bit pony meet, and ALL GOOD! Mom actually sounded REALLY excited, I think she misses North.
And of course I remember you, Wizzer! You had the skirt!

I love Brainerd! The whole area in general, actually. Pequot's bobber water tower is always fun to look at.  Plus it's not quite as far away from me.

[Aurora]

Hooray! I had a little computer issue, it's fixed for now. It sounds like we'll be having a fantastic North Meet! I know it's a long drive for some of us, (I think it's about 6 hours for us) but I'm planning on having a little vacation, too! I think Mom and I (and whoever gets tricked into going with us) will camp at a park close by, but we'll be there bright and early!

So does the location sound ok to everyone? We'll get the date figured out next! Yay!

[nessa16]

That would be better for me...it's only about a 2.5 hour drive rather than almost 5 like last year!  So, we're planning on fall-ish?

[rosierjay]

which city did we decide on?

[Aurora]

which city did we decide on?

You and Wizzer are both up there- in some way or another! It doesn't really matter to me which place hosts it, it sounds like both are beautiful and North, and have plenty of room for a meet. Is it ok if we let you and her talk it over and decide which one is hosting? Of course, if one of you has a pool with an adorable cabana boy, the decision is made.

Any thoughts, anyone?

[nessa16]

Is the decision between Hines, Bemidji and Brainerd or only 2 of those destinations?  I couldn't really sort it out reading the posts.  Also, is this for a fall or summer meet?

[rosierjay]

Is the decision between Hines, Bemidji and Brainerd or only 2 of those destinations?  I couldn't really sort it out reading the posts.  Also, is this for a fall or summer meet?

that's what i was asking. hines is 6 hours for me. brainerd is about 4, 3 if i drive fast.
so i'm new to the meet, is it usually just an afternoon? or how does it go?

which city did we decide on?

You and Wizzer are both up there- in some way or another! It doesn't really matter to me which place hosts it, it sounds like both are beautiful and North, and have plenty of room for a meet. Is it ok if we let you and her talk it over and decide which one is hosting? Of course, if one of you has a pool with an adorable cabana boy, the decision is made.

Any thoughts, anyone?

if i'm correct. the houses are less than a mile apart.
we could have the meet at wizzer's and for people that want to stay the weekend, can crazy at my mom's. only have 3 bedrooms though. i'll take the couch. it's comfy.

[nessa16]

Is the decision between Hines, Bemidji and Brainerd or only 2 of those destinations?  I couldn't really sort it out reading the posts.  Also, is this for a fall or summer meet?

that's what i was asking. hines is 6 hours for me. brainerd is about 4, 3 if i drive fast.
so i'm new to the meet, is it usually just an afternoon? or how does it go?

which city did we decide on?

You and Wizzer are both up there- in some way or another! It doesn't really matter to me which place hosts it, it sounds like both are beautiful and North, and have plenty of room for a meet. Is it ok if we let you and her talk it over and decide which one is hosting? Of course, if one of you has a pool with an adorable cabana boy, the decision is made.

Any thoughts, anyone?

if i'm correct. the houses are less than a mile apart.
we could have the meet at wizzer's and for people that want to stay the weekend, can crazy at my mom's. only have 3 bedrooms though. i'll take the couch. it's comfy.

As far as I know the meet is just a weekend.  That's how it was last year and if people wish they can meet up to do other things together.

[Aurora]

The way it has been working is we meet in the morning on a Saturday, usually around 10 am, but I think last year was at 9 am. Then we spend the day together, and we've been stopping around 3 or so.
I feel like if we have more room to mingle and talk, and if we bring food, it will be a longer meet. The place we were the last couple years was really nice, but also really small. Plus, didn't allow potlucks.

I think it looks like a choice between Wizzer's and Rosierjay's, both in/near Hines. Wizzer just said it was near Bemidji/Brainerd, so that's what I was using as a reference point. I know they aren't really that close, but they sound like they should be! Sorry about the confusion- Hines is the projected destination, and I like Rosier's idea about Wizzer's house for the meet and people crashing at her mom's house. (Is it a vacation home?) Wizzer, what do you think?

Sorry if I'm unclear about my thoughts- lots of things are jumbled into my head, and sometimes they don't come out right when I write them down.

[nessa16]

Sounds good to me, but I may be a little biased since it's nearer to my end of the state .

[seaponey]

I would love to come to this again, I had so much fun last year!  The location is great, but I can only attend if its earlier in the summer.  I'm voting for a weekend in June.

[wizzer218]

I am good either way.....my house is not very big......old farm house....lol......but like I said if people wanna camp here I have a huge yard and I am not by the highway....potluck sounds great!...or even a cook out...I have a grill.....marshmellows or smores by fire.....we can even have a wagon ride at my parents house if guys like that idea....we have draft horses=)...could have the meet and go for a ride..hehe(just a thought) ....and yeah the way it sounds is that rosierjay is within walking distance...and we have very long dirt roads by my house...we can use my house for the meet or even my garage....depends on how many people are coming.....and what month are we thinking?? and day??=)  I am excited now!...I love having fun with pony friends!

Oh yeah, Hines is about 20 minutes North of Bemidji!

oh and everyone going should look me up on facebook if you have it....then I can invite you all to it if we are truly having it at my place...then we will have a good idea how many pony peeps are coming=).........Anne Washburn........my pony page is ----->My Little Pony**The obsession!!**