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Title: MCA bonfire (Oct.26, 2013)
Post by: Regalblue on October 03, 2013, 09:36:01 PM
A few weeks ago Stan M. came up with an idea.... MCA bonfire!

Jim Reece has volunteered his place for the location.  He has 5 acres, a nice big fire pit & lives close to some big haunted houses /Halloween attractions.  (Slaughtered at Sundown,  Izzi corn maze, ect )

date: Saturday October 26th at/around dusk.
address: 6069 church rd
 Ira, MI 48023

  We ask that everybody bring some sort of dish /food item & brings their own beverages. (A folding chair or two probably wouldn't hurt either)

There are motels close by & plenty of space for tents for the members who don't wanna drive back home.
Title: Re: MCA bonfire (Oct.26, 2013)
Post by: eastsidejim on October 03, 2013, 09:42:38 PM
Im going sounds fun
Title: Re: MCA bonfire (Oct.26, 2013)
Post by: Loon36cf on October 03, 2013, 09:43:04 PM
That sounds like a good time great idea
Title: Re: MCA bonfire (Oct.26, 2013)
Post by: African cichlid Keeper on October 03, 2013, 11:00:30 PM
If my ride has that day off I am there.  :D
Title: Re: MCA bonfire (Oct.26, 2013)
Post by: Steve on October 04, 2013, 06:41:53 AM
Oh good Lord, this has trouble written all over it. Bonfire, obvious alcohol....and Blairs involved? ha, no this can not end well :o
Title: Re: MCA bonfire (Oct.26, 2013)
Post by: Maize-N-Blue-D on October 04, 2013, 07:58:23 AM
Yeah - this might be a can't miss event...and Michigan has a bye that week...Yeah count me in !

And best of all it's right down the road from me...

Thanks Jim - 
Title: Re: MCA bonfire (Oct.26, 2013)
Post by: RichE on October 04, 2013, 09:25:17 AM
Is this going to be a family friendly event? I know there is the drinking and stuff, hell I will be but the kids and wife will want to come, since it s FIRE :)
Title: Re: MCA bonfire (Oct.26, 2013)
Post by: eastsidejim on October 04, 2013, 10:10:46 AM
 8)
Title: Re: MCA bonfire (Oct.26, 2013)
Post by: Regalblue on October 04, 2013, 12:17:48 PM
Oh good Lord, this has trouble written all over it. Bonfire, obvious alcohol....and Blairs involved? ha, no this can not end well :o
shouldn't be too bad

Is this going to be a family friendly event? I know there is the drinking and stuff, hell I will be but the kids and wife will want to come, since it s FIRE :)
I know I'm leaving my kids at home. ;)
Title: Re: MCA bonfire (Oct.26, 2013)
Post by: Stan M. on October 04, 2013, 12:56:52 PM
This will be a great time.
Title: Re: MCA bonfire (Oct.26, 2013)
Post by: Maize-N-Blue-D on October 04, 2013, 12:58:47 PM
Is this going to be a family friendly event? I know there is the drinking and stuff, hell I will be but the kids and wife will want to come, since it s FIRE :)

You should be glad your family backs you,  my family still refers to me as that "crazy" fish guy !   :(
Title: Re: MCA bonfire (Oct.26, 2013)
Post by: tugboat on October 04, 2013, 01:08:46 PM
Sounds like a lot of fun..:)
Title: Re: MCA bonfire (Oct.26, 2013)
Post by: jcunningham0295 on October 04, 2013, 04:57:32 PM
I will be there if I don't go down to Cincinnati for the auction.
Title: Re: MCA bonfire (Oct.26, 2013)
Post by: Super Turtleman on October 05, 2013, 01:51:50 AM
Damn, I'm working...   :'(
Title: Re: MCA bonfire (Oct.26, 2013)
Post by: four_by_ken on October 07, 2013, 11:45:41 AM
I'll put it on the calendar... might be able to make it.
Title: Re: MCA bonfire (Oct.26, 2013)
Post by: eastsidejim on October 07, 2013, 09:15:05 PM
The two closest motels will be lakeview and lakcreast
Title: Re: MCA bonfire (Oct.26, 2013)
Post by: Regalblue on October 07, 2013, 11:39:36 PM
I'll put it on the calendar... might be able to make it.

If Josh is coming then you HAVE to show up.... with a goat!  :P
Title: Re: MCA bonfire (Oct.26, 2013)
Post by: four_by_ken on October 08, 2013, 08:22:57 AM
How many?
Title: Re: MCA bonfire (Oct.26, 2013)
Post by: Regalblue on October 08, 2013, 08:38:46 AM
How many?
Do you have any that'll hold /support us?  We could have goat races!
Title: Re: MCA bonfire (Oct.26, 2013)
Post by: Maize-N-Blue-D on October 08, 2013, 08:42:16 AM
How many?
Do you have any that'll hold /support us?  We could have goat races!

OK I now agree with STEVE,  Bon Fire, Blair, Bourbon and GOATS...  This could not end well ! 
Title: Re: MCA bonfire (Oct.26, 2013)
Post by: Regalblue on October 08, 2013, 09:11:23 AM
How many?
Do you have any that'll hold /support us?  We could have goat races!

OK I now agree with STEVE,  Bon Fire, Blair, Bourbon and GOATS...  This could not end well ! 
What cha talking about?  What's the worst that could happen?  ;)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNLjSRaHVeE&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Title: Re: MCA bonfire (Oct.26, 2013)
Post by: TrailerParkFishTanks on October 08, 2013, 03:42:58 PM
How many?
Do you have any that'll hold /support us?  We could have goat races!

OK I now agree with STEVE,  Bon Fire, Blair, Bourbon and GOATS...  This could not end well !
Omar's gonna be there? Sweet!
Title: Re: MCA bonfire (Oct.26, 2013)
Post by: eastsidejim on October 08, 2013, 07:04:48 PM
In jamica the goat that loses the race is dinner
Title: Re: MCA bonfire (Oct.26, 2013)
Post by: Stan M. on October 16, 2013, 06:26:17 PM
Who all is planning on setting up tents,for the bonfire?
Title: Re: MCA bonfire (Oct.26, 2013)
Post by: TrailerParkFishTanks on October 16, 2013, 10:41:36 PM
In jamica the goat that loses the race is dinner
currently Omar has never lost a race
Title: Re: MCA bonfire (Oct.26, 2013)
Post by: Maize-N-Blue-D on October 17, 2013, 02:49:15 PM
If OMAR loses - I would suspect everyone would balk at eating any of that ! 
Title: Re: MCA bonfire (Oct.26, 2013)
Post by: Regalblue on October 17, 2013, 05:08:23 PM
If OMAR loses - I would suspect everyone would balk at eating any of that ! 
Omar doesn't loose... so No worries. ;)
Title: Re: MCA bonfire (Oct.26, 2013)
Post by: Shea on October 20, 2013, 02:53:33 AM
I would like to be able to come, that would be interesting.
Title: Re: MCA bonfire (Oct.26, 2013)
Post by: four_by_ken on October 20, 2013, 10:36:33 AM
I have a wedding,  can't make it.

 >:(
Title: Re: MCA bonfire (Oct.26, 2013)
Post by: eastsidejim on October 22, 2013, 01:14:19 PM
Who s coming out
Title: Re: MCA bonfire (Oct.26, 2013)
Post by: RichE on October 22, 2013, 01:18:04 PM
I'm coming, and might bring the 3 boys. The wife and my daughter dont want to sit outside LOL
Title: Re: MCA bonfire (Oct.26, 2013)
Post by: whiteram98 on October 23, 2013, 04:59:18 AM
I will be there! what time is everyone arriving for the race?
Title: Re: MCA bonfire (Oct.26, 2013)
Post by: Regalblue on October 23, 2013, 03:10:40 PM
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d102/Regalblue/ilikewhere-meme-generator-i-like-where-this-thread-is-going-3c675a.jpg)
Title: Re: MCA bonfire (Oct.26, 2013)
Post by: Regalblue on October 23, 2013, 06:42:05 PM
Pit is loaded!
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d102/Regalblue/bonfire1.jpg)

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d102/Regalblue/bonfire2.jpg)
Title: Re: MCA bonfire (Oct.26, 2013)
Post by: danielratti on October 23, 2013, 09:59:36 PM
I got a couple cans of varnish we can throw in it.
Title: Re: MCA bonfire (Oct.26, 2013)
Post by: TrailerParkFishTanks on October 23, 2013, 10:03:56 PM
I've hidden a 1/4 stick somewhere in the fire pit and/ or the wood pile. The first one to hear it go off wins. i may have to head out there now that i see that wood pile. that aint gonna be no sissy fire.
Title: Re: MCA bonfire (Oct.26, 2013)
Post by: TrailerParkFishTanks on October 23, 2013, 10:11:29 PM
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d102/Regalblue/ilikewhere-meme-generator-i-like-where-this-thread-is-going-3c675a.jpg)
agreed
Title: Re: MCA bonfire (Oct.26, 2013)
Post by: djlamonica on October 23, 2013, 10:20:45 PM
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d102/Regalblue/ilikewhere-meme-generator-i-like-where-this-thread-is-going-3c675a.jpg)
agreed

Let me remind you all this will be mostly men.
Title: Re: MCA bonfire (Oct.26, 2013)
Post by: danielratti on October 23, 2013, 10:39:34 PM
Yeah its will be a weenie roast with a nacho bar...
Title: Re: MCA bonfire (Oct.26, 2013)
Post by: whiteram98 on October 24, 2013, 12:57:18 AM
what time do you want everyone there? or white time are you lighting the fire 6ish im going with!
Title: Re: MCA bonfire (Oct.26, 2013)
Post by: Regalblue on October 24, 2013, 07:48:21 AM
what time are you lighting the fire 6ish im going with!

All depends on when Jimmy hits the gas can with the flare gun. :P
Title: Re: MCA bonfire (Oct.26, 2013)
Post by: eastsidejim on October 25, 2013, 02:42:12 PM
Lol come on out when ever ur ready
Title: Re: MCA bonfire (Oct.26, 2013)
Post by: Marty on October 25, 2013, 03:01:35 PM
Lol, you better set a time or some of these guys will be over at 3pm to get their buzz on!
Title: Re: MCA bonfire (Oct.26, 2013)
Post by: RichE on October 25, 2013, 04:10:19 PM
That pit brings back memories when My dad and His friends used to have bonfires. They would use whole trees and load them in the pit with a frt end loader.

I'm bringing Logan and Zack, so It will be a great time for them
Title: Re: MCA bonfire (Oct.26, 2013)
Post by: Marty on October 25, 2013, 04:49:50 PM
Lol, given Rich's recent experience with fire, maybe Jim should get some orange marking paint and draw a minimum safe distance line for Rich not to cross  ;D
Title: Re: MCA bonfire (Oct.26, 2013)
Post by: Stan M. on October 25, 2013, 04:55:13 PM
That's funny.
Title: Re: MCA bonfire (Oct.26, 2013)
Post by: RichE on October 25, 2013, 05:00:48 PM
Lol, given Rich's recent experience with fire, maybe Jim should get some orange marking paint and draw a minimum safe distance line for Rich not to cross  ;D
Now thats funny Right there I dont care who you are  ;D

The bad thing is I will be 100% sober and still have to watch myself LOL
Title: Re: MCA bonfire (Oct.26, 2013)
Post by: Regalblue on October 25, 2013, 05:31:29 PM
Lol, given Rich's recent experience with fire, maybe Jim should get some orange marking paint and draw a minimum safe distance line for Rich not to cross  ;D
I'm confident that there'll be enough 'adult' supervision that we'll be safe.
Title: Re: MCA bonfire (Oct.26, 2013)
Post by: PowerCerg One on October 25, 2013, 05:42:45 PM
Lol, given Rich's recent experience with fire, maybe Jim should get some orange marking paint and draw a minimum safe distance line for Rich not to cross  ;D
I'm confident that there'll be enough 'adult' supervision that we'll be safe.

Who the heck invited adults?!
Title: Re: MCA bonfire (Oct.26, 2013)
Post by: four_by_ken on October 25, 2013, 05:44:36 PM
I really wish I could make it

Darn wedding
Title: Re: MCA bonfire (Oct.26, 2013)
Post by: Regalblue on October 25, 2013, 06:22:10 PM
Lol, given Rich's recent experience with fire, maybe Jim should get some orange marking paint and draw a minimum safe distance line for Rich not to cross  ;D
I'm confident that there'll be enough 'adult' supervision that we'll be safe.

Who the heck invited adults?!
I'm counting my wife & Holly as the adults.  ;)
Title: Re: MCA bonfire (Oct.26, 2013)
Post by: eastsidejim on October 25, 2013, 10:54:24 PM
Lmfao
Title: Re: MCA bonfire (Oct.26, 2013)
Post by: Regalblue on October 26, 2013, 04:05:52 PM
What a host!!!  Jimmy even has a porta john set up for us......

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d102/Regalblue/bonfire3.jpg)
Title: Re: MCA bonfire (Oct.26, 2013)
Post by: eastsidejim on October 26, 2013, 05:50:44 PM
Fires on
Title: Re: MCA bonfire (Oct.26, 2013)
Post by: LoveTheFishies on October 26, 2013, 07:32:50 PM
You guys are going to need a bigger fire.  It's going to be stinking cold out. 

http://caringblog.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/old-cold.jpg
Title: Re: MCA bonfire (Oct.26, 2013)
Post by: Steve on October 26, 2013, 08:06:13 PM
Have a good time guys. Wish I could join in but I'm workin' on customer rod orders and watchin' the world series.

BTW I see a few rocks in that pic that would look nice in my 265 tank ;D ;)
Title: Re: MCA bonfire (Oct.26, 2013)
Post by: Ogre44 on October 26, 2013, 08:13:42 PM
Have fun everyone!
Title: Re: MCA bonfire (Oct.26, 2013)
Post by: Maize-N-Blue-D on October 26, 2013, 11:56:42 PM
Just got back from the Bon Fire, had a great time, Jim please let your better half know that we really appreciated you allowing us to invade your home.  The food was terrific and your tanks are awesome !  I don't think I have ever seen a bigger fire pit, especially one that burns dis-guarded electrical poles !  LMAO  !!!!   Biggest damn fire pit I have ever seen ! 

Oh let's not forget the 4 x 4 off-road show in the back 40 !!!  Ken you would have loved it !

Talked to lots of people who I met for the first time,  Dan hope you guys made it back to Midland safe...

I had a great time - we should make this a yearly event to close out summer and head into Winter !

I look forward to talking with everyone again,  especially Omar's brother and his rented Goat !   It's true, goats do eat anything!!

Oh and to Blair who finally showed up 3 hours late !!! 


 
Title: Re: MCA bonfire (Oct.26, 2013)
Post by: Marty on October 27, 2013, 12:18:35 AM
Omar sitings were plentiful

Title: Re: MCA bonfire (Oct.26, 2013)
Post by: eastsidejim on October 27, 2013, 08:13:35 AM
Thanks will do great to meet you
Title: Re: MCA bonfire (Oct.26, 2013)
Post by: Regalblue on October 27, 2013, 12:40:01 PM
Had a great time & it was good to see everybody who was still there by the time I showed up.  Sorry I missed everybody who had left.

HUGE Thank you to Jim & Hollie for hosting the party
Title: Re: MCA bonfire (Oct.26, 2013)
Post by: eastsidejim on October 27, 2013, 01:20:06 PM
Hollie and i say thank you
Title: Re: MCA bonfire (Oct.26, 2013)
Post by: eastsidejim on October 27, 2013, 04:20:49 PM
Lol i mean welcome
Title: Re: MCA bonfire (Oct.26, 2013)
Post by: Stan M. on October 27, 2013, 08:29:29 PM
I would like to see this every year.At different locations
Title: Re: MCA bonfire (Oct.26, 2013)
Post by: Marty on October 27, 2013, 10:36:06 PM
I think earlier in the year would be a good idea, too.

Still had a good time, and thanks to Jim and Hollie for hosting!
Title: Re: MCA bonfire (Oct.26, 2013)
Post by: whiteram98 on October 28, 2013, 01:32:51 AM
Very nice place Jim! I didn't stay in the house to visit the all the other heat seekers and my glasses were foggin up! Babysat the Goat at fireside! Got tired of waiting for Blair to show up.  I will have to stop by in a week or 2 to pick up the cookie sheet we forgot.  Nice to meet some of the newer guys from the site. Waren