Possible Summer 2009 mid west whip get together

[classicbullwhips]

Hey all this idea has been talked about between me an Dan (BullWhipBorton) a few times over this last year and I thought to myself this weekend that maybe it is time to possibly make it a reality. The overall plan is to possibly have a 2 day whip get together event in summer 2009 with a variety of whip makers and crackers attending. (Also indy related stuff besides) As stated it would be 2 days (like the queen mary event on the west coast) and would contain different events and activities on both day. Ideas for event would be whip cracking (of course), displays and info on whips and whip making from maybe a few different whip makers, possible Q&A panel made up of different whip artiest, whip makers and well known whip reviewers (BullWhipBorton), and just an all around good time. Planing on having this event take place somewhere in Michigan due to the convince of different attendees and the planers of this event. Just wanted to see who would be interested in coming before further steps were taken to make the event a reality. Let me know if this is something that any of you would be interested in attending.

Keep Crackin,
James

[wearp]

I would be interested, as long as it wasn't to far north in Michigan (driving distance, you know).

Cheers,

Charles

[classicbullwhips]

Thinking it would be in lower to mid Michigan at most. Hopefully if a fair amount of people are interested we can have such things like door prizes and small contests with prize giveaways.

[gsolideogloria]

Sounds like a blast. I'd love to make it but probably won't be able to get away.

Happy cracking,

Ryan

[Long John Tinfoil]

I'd try for it, business and SWMBO allowing.

LJ

[bobm2004]

Being in Illinois that would very cool. However the summer is rapidly filling up-hate when that happens! When were your thoughts on having it?

[Ohio Jones]

Count me in......thats nice that it would be in michigan!!

[BullWhipBorton]

Since there are already a number of orginized whip crackers in South East Michigan, that area of the state seems to make sense. I’ve scouted a few potential locations and I am thinking maybe in late June or early August. Mid-July would have been ideal but the regional Wild West festival is held in Ohio then and there is already a large focus on whip cracking there.

Much of what takes place will depend on the amount of interest, but even if the two-day thing doesn’t pan out this year; I still hope to host at least one or two, one day whip cracking get togethers. Probably more on the informal side like the St. Louis whip-nick picnic. That woud give those interested in attending the opportunity to meet other whip enthusiasts, share information & techniques as well as see different whips in action and have some fun cracking.

[ksteryous]

I would definitely be interested in this if it all works out....I live in Virginia, but I happen to have family in the Detroit area, you never know, it might work out to go for a family visit right around the whip get together time frame......

Regards,
Kenton

[classicbullwhips]

Me and Dan talked tonight and we defiantly feel that with all the response for this we are going to do our best in make it happen, at this current time we are trying to figure out the exact date for the event (between June and the beginning part of August) along with where other event will not be hosted. Keep the inquires of this event coming so that we may better nail down details. We will keep you all updated on the progress of the planning.

Keep Crackin,

James