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Magic Mtn will open for 2010-11!
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roark
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Thanks for keeping us up to date on the important stuff :beer:
I try, I try.
jrmagic
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Not to mention one keg of Harpoon Munich Dark was tapped as well:beer: That was a nice treat which dissapeared rapidly.
WJenness
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Stickers for sale! $3000/EA.
Rusty- we'll need one of these on hand for this weekend, another buyer is on deck...
RustyGroomer
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Love it Farlep!
X-post from Facebook, TGR.
Ok Magic faithful. I have had something on my mind for quite some time now & have just been given permission to go ahead with it. As you are all aware our beloved Red Chair is in bad need of a cosmetic makeover. The crew has worked their butts off getting it running smoother than ever. Now the only thing left to ensure it runs for decades to come is a proper paint job.
I have obtained a quote from a company that will do just that. They have painted Bromely’s lifts in the past & are going to be doing them again next month. They will paint Red afterward if we wish. I know I’ve asked a lot of you guys in the past but I think this should come from us as quite frankly mountain management has bigger things to worry about & as a collective group we can make this happen with no financial impact to the mountain.
My idea is to set up a fund for donations similar to “Save Magic”. $100 “buys” you a chair. Basically gets your name on some sort of board/plaque to be determined @ a later date. I know it’s not much but I for one think it would be a small price to pay to help restore a piece of New England history & secure it’s future.
The $17,700 we could raise “selling” 177 chairs covers painting the chairs & the top bullwheel. The towers would remain the same.
Description of the work that would be done.
“We will begin by preparing all surfaces. All rust, corrosion, and peeling paint will be removed. This will be done by scraping, wire-brushing, and sanding. After the surfaces have been prepped and cleaned we will apply the primer (Sherwin Williams Kem Bond HS) to the bare metal and prepped surfaces, this will assure adhesion of the paint. Once the surfaces have been primed we will apply the paint (Sherwin Williams Industrial Alkyd Urethane Enamel) in the color of your choice.”
Originally I thought of having shareholders, passholders, & fans trying to do this job but after some research I feel it’s much better suited for professionals & we will get a much better end result.
I’m just sending this out as a feeler to see if anyone would have interest. Comments welcome.
The color Sherwin Williams "Safety Red" from an amusement rise these guys did.
It's going to look sweet all painted up opening day next season.
X-post from Facebook, TGR.
Ok Magic faithful. I have had something on my mind for quite some time now & have just been given permission to go ahead with it. As you are all aware our beloved Red Chair is in bad need of a cosmetic makeover. The crew has worked their butts off getting it running smoother than ever. Now the only thing left to ensure it runs for decades to come is a proper paint job.
I have obtained a quote from a company that will do just that. They have painted Bromely’s lifts in the past & are going to be doing them again next month. They will paint Red afterward if we wish. I know I’ve asked a lot of you guys in the past but I think this should come from us as quite frankly mountain management has bigger things to worry about & as a collective group we can make this happen with no financial impact to the mountain.
My idea is to set up a fund for donations similar to “Save Magic”. $100 “buys” you a chair. Basically gets your name on some sort of board/plaque to be determined @ a later date. I know it’s not much but I for one think it would be a small price to pay to help restore a piece of New England history & secure it’s future.
The $17,700 we could raise “selling” 177 chairs covers painting the chairs & the top bullwheel. The towers would remain the same.
Description of the work that would be done.
“We will begin by preparing all surfaces. All rust, corrosion, and peeling paint will be removed. This will be done by scraping, wire-brushing, and sanding. After the surfaces have been prepped and cleaned we will apply the primer (Sherwin Williams Kem Bond HS) to the bare metal and prepped surfaces, this will assure adhesion of the paint. Once the surfaces have been primed we will apply the paint (Sherwin Williams Industrial Alkyd Urethane Enamel) in the color of your choice.”
Originally I thought of having shareholders, passholders, & fans trying to do this job but after some research I feel it’s much better suited for professionals & we will get a much better end result.
I’m just sending this out as a feeler to see if anyone would have interest. Comments welcome.
The color Sherwin Williams "Safety Red" from an amusement rise these guys did.
It's going to look sweet all painted up opening day next season.
emmaurice2
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Love it Farlep!
X-post from Facebook, TGR.
Ok Magic faithful. I have had something on my mind for quite some time now & have just been given permission to go ahead with it. As you are all aware our beloved Red Chair is in bad need of a cosmetic makeover. The crew has worked their butts off getting it running smoother than ever. Now the only thing left to ensure it runs for decades to come is a proper paint job.
I have obtained a quote from a company that will do just that. They have painted Bromely’s lifts in the past & are going to be doing them again next month. They will paint Red afterward if we wish. I know I’ve asked a lot of you guys in the past but I think this should come from us as quite frankly mountain management has bigger things to worry about & as a collective group we can make this happen with no financial impact to the mountain.
My idea is to set up a fund for donations similar to “Save Magic”. $100 “buys” you a chair. Basically gets your name on some sort of board/plaque to be determined @ a later date. I know it’s not much but I for one think it would be a small price to pay to help restore a piece of New England history & secure it’s future.
The $17,700 we could raise “selling” 177 chairs covers painting the chairs & the top bullwheel. The towers would remain the same.
Description of the work that would be done.
“We will begin by preparing all surfaces. All rust, corrosion, and peeling paint will be removed. This will be done by scraping, wire-brushing, and sanding. After the surfaces have been prepped and cleaned we will apply the primer (Sherwin Williams Kem Bond HS) to the bare metal and prepped surfaces, this will assure adhesion of the paint. Once the surfaces have been primed we will apply the paint (Sherwin Williams Industrial Alkyd Urethane Enamel) in the color of your choice.”
Originally I thought of having shareholders, passholders, & fans trying to do this job but after some research I feel it’s much better suited for professionals & we will get a much better end result.
I’m just sending this out as a feeler to see if anyone would have interest. Comments welcome.
The color Sherwin Williams "Safety Red" from an amusement rise these guys did.
It's going to look sweet all painted up opening day next season.
I would help out, albeit on a small level. I'm trying to save money for a Share, so I don't want to spread myself too thin.
The painting is definitely a job to be done by pros, IMHO...and Safety Red is awesome.
Have you considered trying to raise money on indiegogo.com? Doing that you could have different perks for different donation levels. I have friends who have or are using the website to raise money for various projects. Unlike kickstarter, you get the money regardless of whether or not you reach your goal. Just something to look into. (I am in NO WAY affiliated with indiegogo.com)
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Fairly quickly but this is really just a feeler to see if people are interested. While I have not collected any cash so far well over 30 chairs (3K) are spoken for & I only started this less than 24 hrs ago.
I will let this stew for a bit & see where it goes. I do think it's an attainable goal. Thanks guys!
I will let this stew for a bit & see where it goes. I do think it's an attainable goal. Thanks guys!
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I'm in for a chair. I've always wanted to be immortalized in writing...what other way than on a Red Chair at Magic.
Who and where do I mail the check? And, do we get to choose what numbered chair we get?
Who and where do I mail the check? And, do we get to choose what numbered chair we get?
makimono
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I'm in for a red chair
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Marcski sit tight for now. I have not figured payment yet. At this point I just wanted to see if people had an interest or thought i'd completely lost my mind. So far so good.
As far as the number chair I was trying to do it randomly but pretty much everyone has been claiming numbers. Keep in mind your name will be recognized somehow but NOT on the actual chair. Thinking maybe a board on the lift shack or in the lodge. Open to ideas/comments but ultimately it's up to the Magic crew.
Are you on Facebook? Check the Magic site for numbers "claimed".
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& a bunch who have not claimed any numbers.
As far as the number chair I was trying to do it randomly but pretty much everyone has been claiming numbers. Keep in mind your name will be recognized somehow but NOT on the actual chair. Thinking maybe a board on the lift shack or in the lodge. Open to ideas/comments but ultimately it's up to the Magic crew.
Are you on Facebook? Check the Magic site for numbers "claimed".
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& a bunch who have not claimed any numbers.
Big news from Magic's Facebook page:
This just in, Magic Card holders can ski for free this weekend!
and more importantly...
This weekend will also feature a grill and libations on the deck as well a possible surprise festivity on Sunshine Corner.
This just in, Magic Card holders can ski for free this weekend!
and more importantly...
This weekend will also feature a grill and libations on the deck as well a possible surprise festivity on Sunshine Corner.
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Holy crap! Long time Magic regular Tom just pulled the trigger on 10 chairs! No funds have been sent but this is a rolling nicely.
I may need to start thing about the next phase soon.
Neil got you down for #80.
I may need to start thing about the next phase soon.
Neil got you down for #80.
RustyGroomer
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What other mountain’s management cooks burgers & pours beers like they did last weekend as if giving me the best season of my life was not enough? Then they open this weekend!
This is the least we can do to help these guys for having the cheapest pass & the best terrain in So. VT.
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