Just got off the phone with organizers in Kewanee, Illinois and they have committed to a Walldog meet in 2013.
They are excited and want us to come. The date will be during their Hog Days celebration over the Labor Day weekend in 2013.
One of the organizers is originally from Pontiac and she has seen first hand what has transpired there and she wants the same for Kewanee.
So mark your calendars now and plan on being there for a hogsational time!!!
Posted by Doug Haffner (Member # 12445) on :
Sweet. 15 minutes from Casa Haffner. I can probably put up a few folks at our place.
Posted by Kelly Thorson (Member # 2958) on :
Illinois sure likes murals..... Are they aiming to be the Mural State?
Posted by Michael Clark (Member # 2268) on :
I think they are Kelly. The communities have seen what has transpired and they want some of the same.
Much like your neighbors seeing that fantastic addition to your house and wanting the same thing.
Posted by Scott Lindley (Member # 11386) on :
I would like a new addition on my house Michael. That is great news about Kewanee, Illinois. We should start call Illinois the Walldog Capital of America. With that I challenge any state to take that title away from us.
I double dog dare them!
Cornbread
Posted by Eric Elmgren (Member # 11536) on :
If the cops don't catch me and the creek don't rise, I'm in.
Posted by Dale Manor (Member # 4858) on :
ME TOOOO!
Posted by William DeBekker (Member # 3848) on :
I'm Staying in Doogys..Garage
Posted by Scott Lindley (Member # 11386) on :
I think I'm camping in Dougs yard.
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Posted by Doug Haffner (Member # 12445) on :
We have some newspapers that mention that back in the 1890's a party was held at our place and 38 people slept in the attic! I don't think we could get quite that many up there today, but we have lots of room.
Posted by Deri Russell (Member # 119) on :
People were shorter back in the 1800s Doug. Posted by bill riedel (Member # 607) on :
What about the Butlers, aren't they supposed to have a walldog meet in 2013, or have they moved it up to 2014? Keep them coming Ill., you lite up my life. Bill
Posted by Kelly Thorson (Member # 2958) on :
Think I might be there too. Posted by Bill Diaz (Member # 2549) on :
Bill, Butler's meet is in 2014 in Shipshewana, IN. Not sure I spelled the town right, but the folks in Arcola said that even where they live in the heart of Amish country, Shipshewana is considered to be like the Amish capital. They have a world class flea market known to all Midwestern women including my wife.
Kewanee is a town about the same size of Pontiac, IL around 12-15,000. See you all there and remember it is the 20th anniversary of the first Walldog meet in Allerton, IA hosted by Nancy Bennett.
We will be honoring Nancy at the initiation. It should be more fun than humanly possible. Be there!
Posted by Deri Russell (Member # 119) on :
Will NEVER miss a Diaz Initiation! Even if it does make small children cry! LOL
Posted by Don Coplen (Member # 127) on :
"The Illinois Walldogs"
Posted by bill riedel (Member # 607) on :
Just got invited by Dale Manor to help with his mural, you know I'll be there.
Posted by Sonny Franks (Member # 588) on :
I'm sure he'll appreciate your expertise Bill - as always, he designed a doozy. And it's BIG......
Posted by Steve Luck (Member # 5292) on :
I feel so fortunate to be a part of the walldogs but even better that many meets have been in my state of Illinois! How lucky is that?
I did like the trip to Wisconsin last year and hope we get to see another state in the future. But for right now, I'll take the short trips. I feel like I'm going to a family reunion each year. Thanks to everyone who have made this lefty feel so welcomed. It sure has been a great experience for me.
Sign-cerely, Steve
Posted by Bernie Lohmeyer (Member # 2076) on :
Me and Velma will be coming sounds like fun........
Posted by Judy Grossman (Member # 235) on :
Count me IN! I must say...I've been out of touch for months and months. My mom was slowing on her way out of this worldy plain and I was with her a lot. She left two weeks ago and I am very slowly coming out of a nine month fog. she is terribly missed, but there is hardly anything that can perk my spirits more than a Walldoggy Meet!!! Can't wait to be paintin' with Ya'll...to quote a good friend!!!
Posted by Susan Banasky (Member # 1164) on :
Judy, I am just reading this now...so sorry for the loss of your Mum. I lost mine in November and I know what you mean about the fog, except mine lasted over 8 years. Mums are very special. I also 'can't wait to be paintin' with ya'll' too. See you in Kewanee.
Posted by Jane Diaz (Member # 595) on :
The initiation/honoring Nancy is well into the planning stages. If you liked last year, you won't want to miss THIS one!!
Posted by Sonny Franks (Member # 588) on :
Jane, will the Grand Poohbah and his hooded minions be handling the ceremonies this year? We really need to film it this time......
Posted by Jane Diaz (Member # 595) on :
We have "plans" and that's all I'm saying. You will have to be there and enjoy the moment!
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