Coal Burner's Convention?

musikfan6 · Post by **musikfan6** » Tue. Dec. 13, 2011 10:03 pm

Is there such a thing in existence as a coal burner's convention? .... a weekend where all the coal burners of the east coast come together to share the latest in coal burning stoves, tips, materials, new stove models, etc? Call me crazy, but this thought has crossed my mind several times since I joined the forum. I guess it's the teacher in me coming out. It would be interesting to meet all the fascinating people on the forum and get a whole mess of information and advice from the "leading coal burning experts" in our little world. I personally would like to meet face to face all you famous people that contribute to this forum. I feel like I've joined a fraternity. How cool to sit around and shoot the breeze with your coal burning buddies!

Just a thought.

freetown fred · Post by **freetown fred** » Tue. Dec. 13, 2011 10:06 pm

OK Crazy, It'd almost be like an old mountain man rendezvous. Where have your thoughts gone to have this rendezvous??

coalkirk · Post by **coalkirk** » Tue. Dec. 13, 2011 10:48 pm

Well it's hapened a few times. A couple of times in the Pottsville area, once further north we had a camping trip on the Susequehanna at the mayors uncles place. My wife, who did not go, called it Coalstock...2 days of peace and carbon.

musikfan6 · Post by **musikfan6** » Wed. Dec. 14, 2011 8:00 am

coalkirk wrote:Well it's hapened a few times. A couple of times in the Pottsville area, once further north we had a camping trip on the Susequehanna at the mayors uncles place. My wife, who did not go, called it Coalstock...2 days of peace and carbon.

Coalkirks idea sounds like the best scenario (I like the name "Coalstock), but honestly folks, I think that I'm just content to sit at my computer and chat with ya'll. Somehow I don't think that we fit the "convention model" (do we???). I've been to a number of teacher conventions. You basically walk through a number of exhibits and visit with people you know. You can go to some workshops, but after that, I'm usually ready to go home after a few hours. From all that I've read on the forum here so far, I'm sure the conversation with you guys would be much more interesting, lively, and entertaining!

Post by **Lightning** » Wed. Dec. 14, 2011 8:04 am

I think it would just be cool to have a beer and talk shop with ya'll

I'd miss the cool smilies though......

musikfan6 · Post by **musikfan6** » Wed. Dec. 14, 2011 8:09 am

Lightning wrote:I think it would just be cool to have a beer and talk shop with ya'll

I'd miss the cool smilies though......

Lightning,

This is more what I was picturing, too!

Post by **Rob R.** » Wed. Dec. 14, 2011 8:11 am

There is one planned for January. Monster Boilers & Beer Anyone?

SteveZee · Post by **SteveZee** » Wed. Dec. 14, 2011 8:14 am

Coalstock! I love it! I would go in a heartbeat (and bring my bass fiddle) At a place like Emory's stove hospital, or we had some cool examples of the the technology to jaw over. I'd like to see some of the boilers in action too. Steve (Townsend's) Axeman rebuild is a cool thread over in the boilers forum. It looks like a little locomotive!
A hands on restoration project would be a cool seminar also.

harleymike · Post by **harleymike** » Wed. Dec. 14, 2011 9:05 am

Beer and coal fire.....O-hell what more do you want!

musikfan6 · Post by **musikfan6** » Wed. Dec. 14, 2011 11:12 am

SteveZee wrote:Coalstock! I love it! I would go in a heartbeat (and bring my bass fiddle) At a place like Emory's stove hospital, or we had some cool examples of the the technology to jaw over. I'd like to see some of the boilers in action too. Steve (Townsend's) Axeman rebuild is a cool thread over in the boilers forum. It looks like a little locomotive!
A hands on restoration project would be a cool seminar also.

Hey, do you actually play a bass fiddle? I'm a former music teacher (piano major). I always wanted to be able to play the upright bass with some kind of group!

SteveZee · Post by **SteveZee** » Wed. Dec. 14, 2011 5:42 pm

musikfan6 wrote:
SteveZee wrote:Coalstock! I love it! I would go in a heartbeat (and bring my bass fiddle) At a place like Emory's stove hospital, or we had some cool examples of the the technology to jaw over. I'd like to see some of the boilers in action too. Steve (Townsend's) Axeman rebuild is a cool thread over in the boilers forum. It looks like a little locomotive!
A hands on restoration project would be a cool seminar also.
Hey, do you actually play a bass fiddle? I'm a former music teacher (piano major). I always wanted to be able to play the upright bass with some kind of group!

Yep I do although at the moment I only have electrics. A Palatino standup and a matched pair of Lakland P and J basses (natural ash with rosewood necks). Wish I still had the old doghouse. My 3 brothers and I always played in bands together growing up. Still do jam whenever we get together.

CapeCoaler · Post by **CapeCoaler** » Wed. Dec. 14, 2011 6:10 pm

Some of the other states have some gatherings...
Coalstock NE...
Could do open houses at many locations, once a month...
Travel is the issue for most people...
So have them spread out...

Smokeyja · Post by **Smokeyja** » Wed. Dec. 14, 2011 6:37 pm

There will be like 3 people show up in Virginia right? Haha just kidding. That sounds like it would be fun to attend.

whistlenut · Post by **whistlenut** » Wed. Dec. 14, 2011 7:05 pm

This is a wonderful idea, but I support the informal venues also. I don't want to memorize any more dialogue, secret hand shakes...initiations, dues, fund raisers......blah, blah, blah..........
For those who have not had a coal fired pizza, you will be in for a treat! How about the food? That stuff from the 'Choke and Puke Cafe' still hasn't left my body. WWWWWWOOOOOOOOWWWWWWW!
Steak and Cheese in Pottsville....uuuuummmm.

We would be well advised to make a presentation along with some background , BUT NO QUIZ AT THE END OF A GROUP SESSION!
There are lots of historic sites and situations to be acknowledged and experienced in each state, plus some very pretty real estate along the way. Lets keep this link active!

As many know, distribution of coal is very closely tied to the Railroads and waterways of our region. Personally, I would like to meet a few old timers who could show us the way things were......

Smokeyja · Post by **Smokeyja** » Wed. Dec. 14, 2011 7:15 pm

whistlenut wrote:This is a wonderful idea, but I support the informal venues also. I don't want to memorize any more dialogue, secret hand shakes...initiations, dues, fund raisers......blah, blah, blah..........
For those who have not had a coal fired pizza, you will be in for a treat! How about the food? That stuff from the 'Choke and Puke Cafe' still hasn't left my body. WWWWWWOOOOOOOOWWWWWWW!
Steak and Cheese in Pottsville....uuuuummmm.

We would be well advised to make a presentation along with some background , BUT NO QUIZ AT THE END OF A GROUP SESSION!
There are lots of historic sites and situations to be acknowledged and experienced in each state, plus some very pretty real estate along the way. Lets keep this link active!

As many know, distribution of coal is very closely tied to the Railroads and waterways of our region. Personally, I would like to meet a few old timers who could show us the way things were......

The historic idea for the different regions is a great idea. Coal was a huge deal many years ago and in reality, still is! Only on a more industrial scale now. I would love to be shown a few things from some old timers as well!