2nd Annual Burning Platform Independence Day Celebration

Guest Post by Hardscrabble Farmer

Okay folks, it’s that time of year again. We just started cleaning out the sap buckets in preparation for sugaring this year when it occurred to me that it was just around this time last year that we began to make plans for the 1st Annual Burning Platform Independence Day Celebration. Based on the feedback from last years participants as well as the interest from those who were keeping their powder dry to see if the first one was worth it, we’ve decided to do it again.

This year the 4th of July falls on a Saturday which may make attendance easier for those who were unable to attend midweek like last year. We’ll open the farm for the entire weekend for those who want to get a look around and see how we do things, maybe participate in some of the set-up and preparations or just stop in to visit with each other under a blue sky on the side of a lush, green mountain with 360 degree views of the region.

We have also struck a deal with a local Bed & Breakfast- rumored to be home to the ghost of Charlie Chaplin- for those looking for reasonable priced lodging just down the road from the farm. It’s beautiful and run by a lovely family that takes great pride in both their home and their breakfasts.

In order to get a feel for how many people might be joining us, please drop me an email or give us a call and we’ll do our best to make sure that this year is twice as rewarding as last year.

For those of you who did attend last year we hope you will join us again and by all means let everyone know what your experience was like so we can pack the tent with as many good people as possible.

We are also taking advance orders for syrup, first come first served. This year looks like it will be a good one.

For questions or to order your tickets, contact us at [email protected] or call anytime at 603-748-6917

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gman
gman
  Administrator
January 30, 2020 1:46 pm

seems applicable to the daily board posts, too ….

brewer55
brewer55
  gman
January 30, 2020 7:37 pm

Why are you here? Just to troll?? What a miserable existence you must live to be TBP curmudgeon.

Last of the BOHICANS (EC)
Last of the BOHICANS (EC)
  brewer55
January 30, 2020 9:36 pm

I resemble that remark, brewski.

gman
gman
  brewer55
January 31, 2020 12:06 pm

“Why are you here?”

because this board is on the upper end of intelligent replies.

Trump is the new Trump (EC)
Trump is the new Trump (EC)
  gman
January 31, 2020 12:48 pm

I think brewski’s trolling you, gman.

gman
gman
  Trump is the new Trump (EC)
January 31, 2020 1:02 pm

maybe. but it was a legitimate question, allowing a hopefully amusing reply.

brewer55
brewer55
  gman
January 31, 2020 3:12 pm

Athough I read a lot of the articles, I don’t post a lot of replies. That being said, I’ve seen a few posts by you recently that appeared to be taking shots at TBP.
If your post was an attempt at tongue in cheek humor, you have my apologies.

gman
gman
  brewer55
January 31, 2020 4:44 pm

no apology necessary, we’re all hardened internet veterans here.

'Reality' Doug
'Reality' Doug
  Trump is the new Trump (EC)
January 31, 2020 6:05 pm

Trump is the new Trump. lol

RiNS
RiNS
  gman
January 31, 2020 9:50 am

why is gman getting downvotes…

What is wrong with you snowflakes…
comment image

Best Regards from a Proud Monkey,

Yours by Grace of Odin,

RiNS

gman
gman
  RiNS
January 31, 2020 12:07 pm

“why is gman getting downvotes”

safe space shock.

'Reality' Doug
'Reality' Doug
  gman
January 31, 2020 6:07 pm

I resemble that remark.

RiNS
RiNS
  gman
February 2, 2020 7:29 am

There is an urge inherent even in shit monkeys to wanna smell their own farts.. and not have diversity in shit being thrown

Articles of Confederation
Articles of Confederation
  RiNS
February 2, 2020 10:08 am

So true. Why is that, I’ve always wondered??? There’s nothing wrong with my flatulence…it’s all you disgusting septic tanks walking around.

Mary Christine
Mary Christine
January 30, 2020 12:32 pm

We had a great time last year! I hope our friend from NYC is going to be there again. She was a hoot!

Last of the BOHICANS (EC)
Last of the BOHICANS (EC)
  Mary Christine
January 30, 2020 12:43 pm
Anonymous
Anonymous
  Last of the BOHICANS (EC)
January 30, 2020 10:58 pm

Manhattan Transfer does it better.

Anon's real dad
Anon's real dad
  Anonymous
January 31, 2020 12:49 pm

Your momma does it better.

ILuvCO2
ILuvCO2
  Mary Christine
January 30, 2020 8:34 pm

She certainly was! – come on Carol, pipe in here !!

NuYawk is in the House!
NuYawk is in the House!
  ILuvCO2
February 1, 2020 3:29 pm

I plan on attending the shindig And restocking my supply of maple syrup. I hope to see everyone there from last year and then some…And the “then some” know who you are. I may also hijack the trampoline, if I can leave my high heels back in the city. Possible, but not probable. HSF, will be in touch soon.

gman
gman
January 30, 2020 1:22 pm

“kulning”

thank you.

Chipon1
Chipon1
January 30, 2020 2:20 pm

Order syrup here or through the article link

Last of the BOHICANS (EC)
Last of the BOHICANS (EC)
  Chipon1
January 30, 2020 2:30 pm

How much for the anti-cold cocktail, HF?

LurkinFromTampa
LurkinFromTampa
January 30, 2020 2:54 pm

Tampa and South Carolina will be representing once again. We had a wonderful long weekend in NH!

Left Handed Penguin
Left Handed Penguin
  LurkinFromTampa
February 1, 2020 12:08 am

Lurkin…Tampa/SC,
Interesting, I’m a SC Penguin that lurks in Gulfport Fla. Are ya looking for a co-driver, gear head? Split gas? Lets talk.

RiNS
RiNS
January 30, 2020 4:50 pm

I need to make an effort to go…

Maybe we could have a flat earth round table…

Ben Lurken
Ben Lurken
  RiNS
January 30, 2020 5:11 pm

Bluenose to Portland or that big Cat. is it still running? Then maybe 2.5-3.5 hours to Sunapee.

RiNS
RiNS
  Ben Lurken
January 30, 2020 5:49 pm

The Cat was laid up last season… it might be running this year but I’d rather drive. It is only 11 hours and a bit. It’d be a good drive… will have to talk to Boss..

mark
mark
  RiNS
January 30, 2020 10:13 pm

RiNS,

Only if its held under a Chemtrailed sky?

StackingStock
StackingStock
  RiNS
January 30, 2020 10:40 pm

Hey RiNS can I bum a ride off you and we can talk about flat earth for 11 hours, I’ll pay for gas.

RiNS
RiNS
  StackingStock
January 31, 2020 8:46 am

Sure no problemo! I need to talk to my wife about this.. Wouldn’t it be great to have a debate. Opposing sides square off in Scrabble’s barn. It would be perfect!

Carlson and Novak versus Carville and Begala… updated with added benefit that there would be real shit that could be hurled when things indubitably get outta hand…

James
James
  RiNS
February 1, 2020 10:31 am

OK folks,seems some “Leafs” may show up,we have been forwarned,bring your rakes!

Last of the BOHICANS (EC)
Last of the BOHICANS (EC)
  RiNS
February 2, 2020 2:14 pm

I would kick your ass on the spot if you used indubitably in a sentence.

RiNS
RiNS
  Last of the BOHICANS (EC)
February 4, 2020 10:42 am

You’re indubitably on Varmit… lol

Alejandro Corona, free thinker
Alejandro Corona, free thinker
  RiNS
February 4, 2020 11:03 am

Due to the size differential, I would require the assistance of a couple of my bodyguards, you understand…

niebo
niebo
  RiNS
January 30, 2020 11:28 pm

Dat’s funny

Steve C.
Steve C.
January 30, 2020 5:30 pm

Love the video HSF.

Regretfully, I will not be able to join Y’all again this year.

Steve C.
Steve C.
January 30, 2020 5:35 pm

Regretfully, I am not able to make it again this year.

Love the video.

'Reality' Doug
'Reality' Doug
January 30, 2020 9:29 pm

Is that what Libtards think they see and here when it’s Elizabeth Warren or Joe Biden?, or is that what Cuckservatives think when they see and here Donald Trump? We don’t all get to be milk cows. I’m sure there’s so much emasculation even here that most you the men were all weepy. Oh, how feminine! Think she doesn’t like steak? Or the man who can afford her as daughter or wife? Yes, a picturesque return to reality, but reality always will have a dark side that is not really dark, like the moon’s dark side. The dark side in only in the minds of scared herd animals. Think of how much ‘steak’ only the dark side could deliver us. Oh well.

P.U.I. Posting under the (cranky) influnce
P.U.I. Posting under the (cranky) influnce
  'Reality' Doug
January 30, 2020 10:04 pm
Javelin
Javelin
  'Reality' Doug
January 30, 2020 10:18 pm

The lights are on but nobody is home…

StackingStock
StackingStock
  Javelin
January 30, 2020 10:41 pm

Laces out:)

ILuvCO2
ILuvCO2
  StackingStock
January 30, 2020 11:36 pm

Label out, label in, label out, label in. Save your washing machine.

StackingStock
StackingStock
  ILuvCO2
January 30, 2020 11:44 pm

Laces out:)

StackingStock
StackingStock
  StackingStock
February 4, 2020 12:34 am
Trump is the new Trump (EC)
Trump is the new Trump (EC)
  Administrator
January 31, 2020 11:10 am

It’s embarrassing when the boss picks up your slack. Hey Maggie, you dropped the ball, homie.

mark
mark
January 30, 2020 9:56 pm

Farmer,

I’d love to go. What is the closest airport?

Last of the BOHICANS (EC)
Last of the BOHICANS (EC)
  mark
January 30, 2020 10:30 pm

The earth is not a sphere, it is flat and contained in a spherical dome like it was a gigantic terrarium. Planes don’t really fly, they just show you pictures on the ‘windows’.

ILuvCO2
ILuvCO2
  Last of the BOHICANS (EC)
January 30, 2020 10:40 pm

Maybe you could put together a Powerpoint presentation of just that and show it at HSF’s shin-dig? Make it convincing.

mark
mark
  Last of the BOHICANS (EC)
January 31, 2020 3:10 pm

I still need to know what plane/city to take…or I could just used a sailboat like Truman?

ILuvCO2
ILuvCO2
  mark
January 30, 2020 10:38 pm

Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) – don’t fly into Boston-Logan, it’s a mess and traffic is a bitch. Spend the extra 20, 30 whatever bucks, trust me. I live about 20 minutes from that airport, so if you need a lift, let me know. I also have an off grid (solar) waterfront camp about 20 minutes from the farmer if anyone wants to rough it for a night or so, you are welcome to crash and swim/fish. I plan to volunteer at the farm on the Friday the 3rd and the morning of the 4th if my back holds out. Looking forward to it Marc, might try to make it up there in the next month or so for a day to help out with the syrup operation in exchange for some beef bones.

James
James
  mark
February 2, 2020 10:36 am

Mark,best bet unless small private plane would be Manchester,about a 2 hour drive depending on traffic up north,may be able to get ya’s and bring you up,hope to attend but a bit early for me to make those plans as a lot going on,should have my schedule cleared by April 1,not a joke1

ILuvCO2
ILuvCO2
  James
February 2, 2020 11:38 am

Manchester airport to HSF’s is only about an hour and 10 minute drive.

James
James
  ILuvCO2
February 2, 2020 2:55 pm

Hmmm….,4th of July weekend,best be leaving early am!

mark
mark
  James
February 3, 2020 3:59 pm

Thanks James/ILuvCO2,

I’ll see what develops…I can’t take that drive up 95…but attending would no doubt be a blast!

ILuvCO2
ILuvCO2
  James
February 3, 2020 8:48 pm

Once off 93 and on 89 you are good to go.

Articles of Confederation
Articles of Confederation
January 30, 2020 11:37 pm

I may try and make it up yonder this year, if you’ll have me, sir!

StackingStock
StackingStock
  Articles of Confederation
January 30, 2020 11:48 pm

I’m looking to bum a ride, flat earth conversation is preferred but not necessary. Open minded preferred.

Articles of Confederation
Articles of Confederation
  StackingStock
January 31, 2020 2:26 pm

I don’t have HSF’s addy yet, but my estimates driving from hither to yon is 17h 46m. I did that in my youth. Eff that ess today!

There's solace in solitude (EC)
There's solace in solitude (EC)
  Articles of Confederation
January 31, 2020 6:19 pm

Never write addy for address, cf Maggie faux pas files.

(M G)
(M G)
  There's solace in solitude (EC)
February 3, 2020 8:53 pm

I still don’t get the problem with “addy.”

John Galt
John Galt
January 31, 2020 7:38 am

I try and always stay within 200 miles of home, with my car, and avoid large crowds. Last year I certainly felt I would make it this year but my views on travel have changed. But I will order syrup!

Francis Marion
Francis Marion
January 31, 2020 9:53 am

Gimongous Marion family reunion this year. Some making the trip north form your part of the world. Keep it going. I’ll be there in 2021.

Trump is the new Trump (EC)
Trump is the new Trump (EC)
  Francis Marion
January 31, 2020 11:01 am

Gimongous sounds like a portmanteau of ginormous and humongous.

Anon
Anon
January 31, 2020 9:55 am

Will TMWNN be there in a Daniel LaRusso shower costume?

There's solace in solitude (EC)
There's solace in solitude (EC)
  Anon
January 31, 2020 3:45 pm
James
James
January 31, 2020 10:15 am

Will mead be served at the event?

Hardscrabble Farmer
Hardscrabble Farmer
  James
January 31, 2020 10:22 am

I’m making some right now, so yes, there will be mead.

Trump is the new Trump (EC)
Trump is the new Trump (EC)
  Hardscrabble Farmer
January 31, 2020 11:06 am

I didn’t get a reply about the Habanero and Horseradish pancake syrup. I was thinking along the lines of a micro-business I read about, a family started selling their granny’s recipe for salsa which sold pretty well locally.

Hardscrabble Farmer
Hardscrabble Farmer
  Trump is the new Trump (EC)
January 31, 2020 11:12 am

email me your mailing address and I’ll send you a bottle.

It’s really good, you won’t be disappointed.

James
James
  Hardscrabble Farmer
January 31, 2020 3:21 pm

Awesome!I hope to attend this year as tis a little over a hour away if in home hills,as always,a lot going on in me life and some mexi beer virus ect. means can make plans but many times have to change em!

MTD
MTD
January 31, 2020 12:11 pm

How many hot, eligible ladies are planning to attend? Asking for a friend. ?

Trump is the new Trump (EC)
Trump is the new Trump (EC)
  MTD
January 31, 2020 12:44 pm

Mean Texas Dude (Steve C.) you got that Jap Chili redhead down the road from you.

There's solace in solitude (EC)
There's solace in solitude (EC)
  Trump is the new Trump (EC)
January 31, 2020 4:19 pm

Sorry, I read it as “hot, edible ladies..” my bad.

ILuvCO2
ILuvCO2
  MTD
January 31, 2020 5:30 pm

Dude, the average age of us TBPers is probably around 60. The only hot one is probably T4C, and I don’t think she is eligible, even though Nkit and YoBo may think they have a leg up, so to speak. Well, MC is quite hot, but very taken. Don’t know about mygirl or vixen.

There's solace in solitude (EC)
There's solace in solitude (EC)
  ILuvCO2
January 31, 2020 6:23 pm

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and Steve C. has been holding it too long.
Big Red is a hot redhead who will put some heat in your menudo.
I just got my Medicare card, I’m legal now, baby!

Articles of Confederation
Articles of Confederation
  There's solace in solitude (EC)
February 2, 2020 10:11 am

I would love to see you and Llpoh there! I realize Llpoh is geographically challenged, but I’d love to shake y’all’s hands.

ursel doran
ursel doran
January 31, 2020 3:01 pm

Off subject, but as the MONEY creation and distribution is such an important, this needs wide distribution.

NEVER forget that the ONLY function of the Central Banksters is to insure the profits of the member banks!!!
https://mises.org/wire/era-boom-and-bust-isnt-over

Documented confirmation of the bail out going on EVERY day into the foreseeable future. Computer money…..

Fed Repos Have Plowed $6.6 Trillion to Wall Street in Four Months; That’s 34% of Its Feeding Tube During Epic Financial Crash

Uncognito
Uncognito
January 31, 2020 4:09 pm

Thank you once again for the offer of hospitality. Right now, on this end, Independence Day 2020 in the Granite State would have to fall into the category of “unlikely”. However, “unlikely” does not preclude any potentiality for surprise.

At the very least, my brother has asked my wife and I to join him and his wife on a RV trip throughout New England in the near future. Although he favors this Fall, or the Fall of 2021, Summer 2021 is not out of consideration. Should this come to fruition, you will be notified well in advance to see what works.

Until then, my hope is that TEOTWAWKI will be delayed.

Uncogito, therefore I ain't (EC)
Uncogito, therefore I ain't (EC)
  Uncognito
January 31, 2020 4:18 pm

No need for a long explanation if you aren’t going.

John Galt
John Galt
  Uncogito, therefore I ain't (EC)
February 2, 2020 7:36 am

No need for a reply to a long explanation, lmao

M G
M G
  John Galt
February 2, 2020 1:58 pm

Why reply then?

A cruel accountant
A cruel accountant
February 2, 2020 1:39 pm

I will not be attending. I am afraid of black helicopters

CCRider
CCRider
February 2, 2020 5:08 pm

I’m in-assuming there’s none of that voting shit.

22winmag - TBP's top-secret Jew
22winmag - TBP's top-secret Jew
February 3, 2020 8:32 am

Will Earth Friendly to-go containers be made available?

I’ve watched enough late-night-streaming Tom Steyer 2020 commercials to start thinking and talking like the “so we can save the planet” people.