W.W.&F. Discussion Forum
WW&F Railway Museum Discussion => Work and Events => Topic started by: Russ Nelson on December 12, 2021, 04:28:01 PM
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I'm hoping that there will be a work weekend in the spring next year. It was nice to come and do a bit of work with a few people. There were friends I missed seeing, though.
If it's the last full weekend in April, then it's the 22nd to the 24th. If it's the last weekend that begins in April, then it's the 29th, 30th, and May 1st.
There will always be a COVID variant, just like there are always flu variants. Get vaccinated (no, it's not perfectly safe, so use your judgment if you're young), take Vitamin D (at least 5000 IU in the summer, 8-10K IU in winter), and you'll be as fine as anybody can be. If you're really worried, stay outdoors -- the risk there is minimal.
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SWW is the weekend prior to the Annual Meeting, which is the first Saturday of May.
At last night's meeting, we decided to plan on having it, with the caveat that we reserve the right to cancel as it gets closer, based on current events.
Personally, I'm being pessimistic and thinking it's not going to happen - Maine's having it's highest numbers of infections and hospitalizations since the beginning of the pandemic. I'm hoping that I'm wrong about the need to cancel.
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Same out here. A few months ago I believed we begun to see daylight but Mike Fox said in a reply we are not out of the woods and he was right. In French we say out of the inn, Unfortunately out of the woods or of the inn everybody on earth is still in trouble for sure and for long I'm afraid. We'll learn to make do with. Keep safe and healthy you guys.
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And our guys have done very well making do with the current conditions. Adapt and overcome..
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Wise words Mike.
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If held, the 2022 SWW will be April 29, 30, and May 1st.
Note that while the decision to hold the work weekend has not been finalized, the BOD did vote on 1/8/2022 that all attendees at the 2022 Spring Work Weekend should be vaccinated against COVID-19, with proof available upon request. This only applies to the Spring Work Weekend; other work dates/volunteer sessions do not (currently) include a vaccination requirement.
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Does anyone know which lodgings will be open at that time? I see by their website, that the Wiscasset Woods Lodge is opening in mid May.
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I drove by the Pioneer recently and they have rooms open already. I remember in the past they used to keep a few open over the winter to keep their heating bill paid so by April they'd probably have more going on.
Most of the places in Bath\Brunswick are open year round pretty much.
Lots of competitive prices on homeaway\airbnb\vrbo when I looked a few months ago. Might not be there now but that's always an option and often gives you extra amenities you're not getting at the motels.
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Bath has a few large motel/hotels. On the south side of the river (before you cross the river. One is up river out of view.
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I have stayed at the Hampton Inn in Bath several times and always had a good experience. It also has the advantage of being within walking distance of some darned good restaurants and shops.
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I second the recommendation of the Hampton Inn. As John K noted, the location is excellent. Pricey in season, but excellent.
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As announced in the March/April Newsletter, the 2022 Spring Work Weekend is a GO!!!
The only thing that the WW&F leadership team requested (during the March BOD meeting) is that everyone - yes EVERYONE - please sign up so that we have a rough idea of who is coming, so that we can best utilize crews. We absolutely must get the trackwork completed at Trout Brook Station this weekend so to meet the Aug 6, 2022 Grand Opening of the Mountain Extension (and subsequent celebration during the Annual Picnic on Aug 13th.)
So please sign up by using THIS LINK. (https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/wwfry/items/296526/?full-items=yes&flow=420374)
Thanks! We'll be seeing you (finally) at Sheepscot!
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I am hoping to be there at least one day, but will not sign up as I can’t commit to a particular day. But when I am there I’ll be there to lend a hand with track work and assist in any way I can.
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To be clear, walk-ups will of course be welcomed. The crew leaders just want to get an idea of who is definitely coming for the purposes of planning.
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I'm really happy about the comeback of the Spring Work Weekend that in my opnion strengthens the ties, no pun intended, between the local volunteers and the faraway ones that can't afford to drive to Alna for a single day. Over such long work weekends not only things come along faster but the atmosphere is much more festive. Moreover the return of long work weekends at the WW&F means the end of an uncertain and gloomy period of time.
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Lodging Notes, as reported at the 4/9/2022 BOD meeting.
1. Lodging at the Percival House for SWW is FULL.
2. There is discussion that Wiscasset Woods Lodge MAY be open for SWW. Please call them for details.
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Food for SWW:
Meals will be provided on-site at Sheepscot Friday Lunch through Sunday Lunch, inclusively (including Breakfast on Sat & Sun).
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Lodging Update: Wiscasset Woods Lodge will be open for SWW. I received this note just now from the new manager.
Good Morning,
Yes we are opening April 15th and I have lots of rooms available. I will be able to give a 15% discount for WW&F customers.
This year we will have our dining room open for free break buffet style.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Trish Jacques
Manager, Wiscasset Woods Lodge
596 Bath Rd (Route 1), Wiscasset, ME 04578
207-882-7137
207-350-3838 cell
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since it's been a few years (wow, years...) can someone remind me what time lightning needs to strike in order to catch the work train?
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It will be good to see you again, Vincent. You'll barely recognize the place!
Work trains usually depart sometime between 8am and 9am. We'll also be running shuttles throughout the day - or volunteers can drive into the work site at Trout Brook.
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If we are going to allow driving to the work site, someone should check with the neighbor across from the Preserve parking area and see if we can park at the end of his road again.
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At the station (you know, the one at Sheepscot, not the new one at Head Tide -- gotta get used to being specific about stations!) should we park in the parking lot next to the Percival House (as we have done in previous years) or should we park up on the corner (as we have also done in previous years)?
Welcome back, Vincent! You won't recognize the place. If you haven't seen the turntable ... yeah, there's a lot different.
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There are no public train operations this weekend, so there should be plenty of parking available at Sheepscot.
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WW&F member Kevin Madore has prepared (and posted at the NGDF) a nice set of photos from SWW 2022. Here is a link to his album:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/112261457@N06/albums/72177720298620260
Aside from a great set of images, Kevin's photos generally have extensive captions, and this group is no exception.
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As usual, Kevin takes great pictures and captures both the details and the essence of the equipment and activities at the WW&F.