My personal blog for my travels through life. Seems like I'm home less and less every week, so this will help family and friends keep in touch with me.
Labels: art, Chainsaw Carving Rendezvous, Pennsylvania
posted by Gretchen at
3:20 PM
I'm a freelance writer always looking for new markets. I suffer with mind-shattering migraines and end up in hospitals all over while they experiment and try to "help." I spend a lot of time on the road, so this is my way to keep in touch with all my family and friends. I'm contantly looking for new adventures as well as movies, books and music. Looking for proof there is life after death. I want to believe! My political views can be found on here with posting of various articles, etc... I'm not afraid of telling people how I think it is.
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Where in Ridgway are these carvings being done? Is parking adequate? I would love to attend the festivities on Saturday.
It's held at the former Motion Control building. If you're coming down Montmorenci, it's straight through the light at the bottom of the hill.
Parking is probably always an issue, but St. Leos Catholic Church is allowing people to park at their lot and take a shuttle to the rendezvous.
It's well worth it if you've never been to one. This is the premiere event in the entire world to see the carvers in a non-competitive atmosphere. Everyone is wonderful there and are more than happy to stop and talk to anyone and they love to have their photos taken. How often do we find that?
Anyhoo, if you do end up on the way, PLEASE call me! I so want a chance to meet you. We could stop at the best Italian place in the town and split a pizza or calzone. :) You have my numbers, right?
Anyone reading these, please drop me a line if you stop in. There's a welcome center on Main Street in Ridgway and they have a book to ask what brought you to town. Please take a minute to sign it and let them know the chainsaw carving rendezvous and of course, little ole Gretchen Rokosky. :) It's a personal joke between the Manager and me.
Chainsaw carving is remarkable. Having used a chainsaw professionally I underderstand just how difficult it is. They use special bars and chains that minimize "kick back" that can injure or kill you. I had a logger friend who had his head decapitated when his saw kicked back.
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