Sweeps Week

Thank you!

2009-07-16T07:37:00.000-07:00

A huge thank you goes out to all of our volunteers and contributors for Sweeps Week 2009:
Jim and Connie Baynes
Ron and Renee Brigman
Barbara and Fred Joy
Marion Shroll
Blume
Thomas Rhines
Jordan Williams (Thomas' grandson)
Jordan's friend Eric (who says he'll be back)
Tim Smith
Ken, Caryl and Kristen Hoelscher
Robert, the cement truck driver
Connie and Paul Anderson
Olympia Chimney Supply
And last but not least, Kevin DeLucenay for creating Sweep's Week

And thanks to all the staff who support us and join in on the work
occasionally.

More Painting

2009-06-26T13:11:00.001-07:00

Wrapping it up! Ron finishes up the painting while Ken provides entertainment.

Reorganizing for Smarter Storage

2009-06-26T13:07:00.000-07:00

The far corners of the restrooms at the Tech Center had become pseudo storage closets and were quickly filling up. In prep for future visitors, Ron and Ken took time Friday to find new storage areas for infrequently used supplies.

2009-06-26T13:06:00.000-07:00

Renee unveils Friday's lunch smorgasboard! You want it? You got it!

More Wall Work & Getting Tidy

2009-06-26T13:03:00.000-07:00

Friday morning: Ron continues work on the wall.

Welcome Donna!

2009-06-26T05:37:00.001-07:00

NCSG and CSIA's new Program Coordinator, Donna Lee Kasmer, gets to see the trade from an entirely different perspective this week. She's taking it in stride!

Watermelon, watermelon, watermelon...

2009-06-26T05:34:00.000-07:00

Debbie enjoys an afternoon break with the Joys.

It's all in the details..

2009-06-26T05:32:00.000-07:00

Ken Hoelscher measures twice and cuts once as he works on the entryway to the conference room.

Lunch is on the way!

2009-06-25T06:34:00.000-07:00

Connie and Paul Anderson, roving retired chimney sweeps, are RV'ing their way from Cave City, Kentucky this morning just in time for a late lunch. The Andersons are feeding the crowd today, on a slight delay... Their campsite power went out last night! Oops!

Good news: Lasagna will be here today, made the Anderson way! :)

Wondering about the later hours?

2009-06-25T06:26:00.000-07:00

While the others sleep, Eric and Jordan watch movies! (As Renee keeps our photojournal.)

2009-06-25T06:23:00.000-07:00

Remember that hallway photo from earlier? That "picture frame" is coming down! A museum-quality photo hanging system is in the plan for its replacement.

2009-06-25T06:20:00.000-07:00

Back in the wonderfully air-conditioned Tech Center... Ron and Fred begin work on changing out a light fixture in the work room.

Concrete delivered...

2009-06-25T06:04:00.000-07:00

From the first cuts to the final smoothing, volunteers have been keeping this project moving. Blume the Merry Sweep of Greenville, SC volunteered this saw to get the project started. (Thanks, Blume! We're positive that Jim was thankful for the lighter load too!)

The mixer arrived and the morning flew by. All hands on deck to keep this project moving! The hot Indiana sun kept the concrete drying almost as fast as it was being poured. Moving into the early afternoon, the finishing touches were put on this project and the job was done... Thanks to each of these guys for their work on this project and all Sweeps Week projects. Their backbreaking labor is highly appreciated!

Thomas Trims Trees

2009-06-25T06:00:00.000-07:00

Earlier this week, Thomas took some time to trim the trees around the Tech Center. Loads of lingering limbs awaited Jordan and Eric.

Them Bones... Them Bones...

2009-06-25T05:53:00.000-07:00

Them Rib Bones...
In what has become a Sweeps Week tradition, Wednesday morning welcomed a HUGE batch of ribs from Mr. Marion Schroll in Riley, KS.

Here, Renee is getting them sorted out and ready for Wednesday's lunch. We wasted NO time consuming those ribs!

Thanks, Marion!

The View from Melissa's Office

2009-06-25T05:50:00.000-07:00

Exhibit 1 - This was the view from Melissa's office door on Wednesday morning.

I caught the biggest fish!!!

2009-06-25T05:47:00.000-07:00

Okay, so they likely weren't talking about Caryl Ann's latest fishing trip, but... they were definitely engaged in some serious conversation!

2009-06-23T15:41:00.000-07:00

Jordan Williams (All-Chimney Cleaning & Maintenance of Charlotte, MI) and his friend Eric help keep things moving out by the woodshed.

Not Quite Dancing on the Rooftops...

2009-06-23T15:40:00.000-07:00

More like reshingling them. Our thanks to Tim Smith of Chimney Sweeps of America - Lebanon, IN for tackling this one.

Hey... Hoe....

2009-06-23T15:39:00.000-07:00

The backhoe arrives just in time for the next phase of the dumpster project.

Ron Brigman

2009-06-23T15:37:00.000-07:00

Someone looks happy to be here! :)

Goodbye, Monday!

2009-06-23T15:35:00.000-07:00

Kristin's getaway vehicle. Farewell, Monday! We'll see you around. :)

Concrete, Concrete EVERYWHERE

2009-06-23T15:32:00.000-07:00

During...

And after...

A Much Deserved Break

2009-06-23T15:30:00.000-07:00

Ken, Fred and Ron take a breather as Connie doles out the refreshments. Whew!

2009-06-23T15:29:00.000-07:00

Makin' progress on the concrete slab prep. It's amazing how much work a simple square slab can be... Especially with temps in the mid-90s!

Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme...

2009-06-23T15:26:00.000-07:00

Ken Hoelscher (Abbey Road Chimney Sweep - Brookville, OH)'s daughter, Kristen, helps out in the kitchen. Check out that SAGE!

Lunch is served!

2009-06-23T15:24:00.000-07:00

Check out this spread courtesy of Renee Brigman and Company. Yummo!

Heeeeeere's Connie!

2009-06-23T15:22:00.000-07:00

Mrs. Connie Baynes is joining us this week for a bit of sweep comeraderie.

Bustin' Up

2009-06-23T15:19:00.000-07:00

Fred and Jim start busting up the concrete in front of the dumpster surround. After years of loading and unloading the dumpsters, the trash truck has finally taken its toll on the pavement. Time to bust it up for a replacement concrete pad.

Let the On-Site Planning Begin!

2009-06-23T15:13:00.000-07:00

On-site planning progressed on Monday morning as Sweeps Week 2009 kicks off!

Counterclockwise around table (from left):
- Jim Baynes (Gray shirt)- Expert Chimney & Fireplace - Plainfield, IN
- Thomas Rhines of All-Chimney Cleaning & Maintenance- Charlotte, MI
- Mark McSweeney, NCSG and CSIA Executive Director
- Sara Sichting, CSIA Certification Coordinator
- Fred Joy - Top Hat Chimney Sweep, Inc. - Hoyt, KS
- Debbie Cornelius, NCSG and CSIA Outreach Coordinator
- Ron Brigman - SweepStuff, Inc. Dba Blue Sky Chimney Sweeps/Bless Your Hearth Chimney Service - Laurens, SC

Mmmmmmm-Good

2009-06-11T11:13:00.001-07:00

Boy-Howdy....We are on our way....Connie's Lasagna and now Marion's
Ribs. Any chance we can get Jacks Famous Pancakes one morning? I'll
commit to serving up My Favorite Brownies at least once during the
week. ~renee

--
Renée Brigman
Laurens, SC
renee@sweepstuff.com
sweepstuff@wakefieldbrush.com
864-682-5422

Giddy-up

2009-06-09T14:44:00.000-07:00

As I mentioned in my other note...Ron and I will be there (all week);
Connie's bringing Lasagna; and I'm taking (food) requests. Those of you
who have been here before and had something you especially liked are
welcome to ask for it again. If you're coming for the first time,
feel free to suggest a favorite. KP is always an adventure. We'll do
our best to accommodate requests. See ya soon.
~renee

blog test

2009-06-09T14:11:00.001-07:00

~~not to worry, just learning how to use this blog thing.
~rb

Sweeps Week 2009 Plans Announced

2009-04-29T11:30:00.000-07:00

Ken Hoelscher of Abbey Road Chimney Sweeps in Dayton, OH has volunteered to lead Sweeps Week 2009 at the CSIA Technology Center in Indianapolis.

Projects planned for Sweeps Week 2009 include:

Cut wood and stack wood in the shed
Repair/ replace the roofing on the sheds and wood shed
Possibly replace the blacktop in front of the dumpster with a concrete pad
Touch up paint throughout the Technology Center's interior and other odds and ends that may come up that need an extra hand.

Please contact Ken Hoelscher at (937) 833-0505 or ken@abbeyroadschimneysweeps.com for more information.

That's a wrap!

2008-07-18T12:59:00.000-07:00

Ron and Renee headed out on Friday afternoon with several projects accomplished, some sweeps well-fed and a very thankful HQ staff.

Our thanks to all of the volunteers and donors participating in Sweeps Week 2008.

It's been a busy week, full of laughter and hard work. We hope you can join us for next year's event!

Look for Sweeps Week 2009 info coming soon.

Friday Cleanup

2008-07-18T12:55:00.001-07:00

Finished project: Refinished lab floor

Renee wrapping up a week of kitchen duty.

Stain, Stain, Stain...

2008-07-17T14:14:00.000-07:00

Caryl Ann and Ron keep up the pace with their fence staining project.

Kevin

2008-07-17T14:11:00.000-07:00

Kevin DeLucenay of Old Smokey, Inc. (Indiana) founded Sweeps Week several years ago. Fortunately, he was able to join us for this year's festivities. He and Jim take a moment in the shade.

Jim Baynes' Coin Donation

2008-07-17T14:09:00.000-07:00

Some of you may remember Jim Baynes' coin collection challenge from Sweeps Week last year. Here he is presenting his coin donation to our director of finance, Judy Thompson.

Thank you, Jim!

It'll take a bit for us to count those coins... We'll report back!

Danny's Back Too

2008-07-17T14:05:00.000-07:00

Danny keeps adding elbow grease on his return trip to the Tech Center.

She's baaaack!

2008-07-17T14:03:00.001-07:00

Kristin (pictured), Ken and Caryl Ann returned for more Sweeps Week fun on Thursday. Kristin is an awesome helper!

Campers

2008-07-17T05:43:00.000-07:00

Volunteers this year have come from near and far. Our farther volunteers have camped on the lawn OR have enjoyed the comfort of the A/C and air mattresses in the classroom.

Power Washing

2008-07-17T05:41:00.000-07:00

Danny of Expert Chimney & Fireplace powerwashing the fence.

Them Bones...

2008-07-17T05:33:00.000-07:00

Them bones, them bones... Them rib bones... A HUGE thanks to Marion Schroll of Marsanco (Kansas) for shipping Wednesday's lunch. They were a tasty treat!

More.

2008-07-17T05:28:00.000-07:00

Ron Brigman and Tim Smith "upgrade" the chimney fire/reline chimney we use for the National Chimney Sweep Training School.

Wednesday Morning

2008-07-16T11:29:00.001-07:00

Projects come and projects go (or don't) during Sweeps Week, but one thing is always consistent... The food is outstanding! Wednesday morning, Renee (background) prepared waffles and fruit salad (strawberries, blueberries and almonds). She even had whipped cream. Seriously, this woman thinks of everything.

Here, the Tech Center's new office manager, Sherri, demonstrates just what can be made of the right ingredients. Yummy!

The Experts Arrive!

2008-07-16T10:23:00.000-07:00

Jim Baynes (pictured) and Danny Fletcher of Expert Chimney & Fireplace (Indiana) stopped by on Tuesday afternoon to work on the dumpster surround and touch ups to the Tech Center.

Hoelschers Arrive

2008-07-16T10:18:00.000-07:00

Caryl Ann (pictured on right), Ken and Kristin Hoelscher with Abbey Road Chimney Sweep (Ohio) joined us shortly before lunch and immediately got to work. Kristin and Caryl Ann choose the perfect day to stain the patio furniture. Kristin got to hang out with Grandma AND she helped get things done at Sweeps Week!

I See a Gray Floor and I Want To Paint It...

2008-07-15T08:51:00.000-07:00

Tim Smith of Chimney Sweeps of America, Ltd (Indiana) dropped by this morning just in time for breakfast! He and Ron (foreground) are continuing the new finish job on the Copperfield/Homesaver Technical Lab floor today.

Before and after.

The Brigman Bike Tour

2008-07-15T08:35:00.000-07:00

Before we forget, check out the Brigmans transportation to the Tech Center. The directions taped to the bike say the trip was 565 miles, but they drove many more once they made it into town... Errands, acclimation and finally sweet dreams of Sweeps Week. (They drove all day Sunday - 12 hours!)

Look at this!

2008-07-14T13:01:00.000-07:00

Bud had Debbie Cornelius and Ashley Eldridge in stitches as he shared a photo from his cell phone. He had us guess the photo's content and Debbie was right on... It was (a closeup of) a turtle laying eggs!

Back from Lunch

2008-07-14T12:38:00.000-07:00

Barry Waninger and Mike and Michael Stiles of Gray Cat Chimney Service (Indiana) arrived this morning to lend a hand. Here's the trio in a moment of supervision before they jumped in to help.

Sweeps Week 2008

2008-07-14T10:58:00.000-07:00

I just heard Renee Brigman say that "Lunch is almost ready!" so this first update will be brief.

This morning, Ron and Renee Brigman of Blue Sky Chimney Sweep and Wakefield Brush USA (South Carolina) wheeled in just a few hours before their boxes. Ron got to work in the lab and Renee in the kitchen.

The first project this year is to clean and paint the floor in the Copperfield/Homesaver lab.

Bud Hinchman of Clean Sweep Chimney Service (Indiana) arrived and was quickly sent shopping for painting supplies for the floor in the lab.

Oops... "Soups on!" More in a bit.

Sweeps Week 2008!

2008-06-11T05:39:00.000-07:00

Coming up the week of July 14th is our annual Sweep's Week gathering at the Tech Center in Plainfield. There is no large "sexy" project to do this year but there are a number of small projects that we will be doing. Some are upgrades, some are more like routine maintenance. Either way the best part of Sweep's Week is just being there anyway. A chance to hang out with fellow sweeps and get a little something worthwhile done at the same time. With no large, pressing project, the time should be more laid back, if we have adequate help, that is.

I am assured that there will be plenty of good food to eat and a splendid time to be had by all.

Our fearless leader Kevin Delucenay is somewhat overwhelmed with stuff going on at the home front right now, so he will not be able to play his usual role of head hancho, to keep things moving. He has asked me to be the point man this year. I know that I cannot fill his shoes, but I'll do what I can. So direct any questions, comments, suggestions or contributions my way.

More hands always make the load lighter and makes the work more fun. So I hope that you can find some time that week to come out and join us.

There has been some talk of staging a "bike in" for any of you who ride motorcycles. I'm up for it and a few that I have talked to during the past year have expressed an interest. If you ride and would be willing to ride out to Sweep's Week, let me know. If you don't ride a bike but have an old or new hot rod or some kind of collectible vehicle, that would work too. If we get some interest in this, we may try to organize some kind of fun type field trip in the area. A couple of ideas have already been suggested. If you have a suggestion, let me hear it. If you don't have your own bike or don't want to ride it all the way there, and want to do the field trip thing, there is a Harley shop nearby that rents bikes.

SWEEP'S WEEK!
MORE SWEEPS, MORE FUN!
Ron Brigman
Laurens, SC
864-682-5422 office
ronb@wakefieldbrush.com

Thank you!

2007-07-14T06:38:00.000-07:00

Our thanks to these very generous individuals who helped with Sweeps Week 2007 in so many ways!

Thanks to These Donors
Bart Ogden - Kansas
Copperfield Chimney Supply
Jim Baynes - Indiana
John & Diane Pilger - New York
Kevin DeLucenay - Indiana
Marion Schroll - Kansas
Numerous Donors at NCSG Innovation 2007
Ron & Renée Brigman - South Carolina
Steve Kuber - New Jersey

Showed Up, Worked Their Tails Off, Got the T-Shirt
Caryl Ann Hoelscher - Abbey Road Chimney Sweep - Brookville, OH
Jesse Cox - Dr. Soot Magic Chimney Service - Fenton, MO
Jim Baynes - Expert Chimney & Fireplace - Plainfield, IN
Jim Pritchett - Certified Sweeps - Brookston, IN
Jordan Williams - All-Chimney Cleaning & Maintenance - Charlotte, MI
Ken Hoelscher - Abbey Road Chimney Sweep - Brookville, OH
Kevin DeLucenay - Old Smokeys - Ashley, IN
Marion Schroll - Marsanco - Riley, KS
Patrick Messer- National Chimney Supply - Indianapolis
Renée Brigman - Blue Sky Chimney Sweeps/Wakefield Brush USA - Laurens, SC
Rocky DeLucenay - Old Smokey's - Ashley, IN
Ron Brigman - Blue Sky Chimney Sweeps/Wakefield Brush USA - Laurens, SC
Ron Moser - Certified Sweeps - Brookston, IN
Thomas Rhines - All-Chimney Cleaning & Maintenance - Charlotte, MI
Tim Smith - Chimney Sweeps of America - Lebanon, IN

Manned the Booth or Helped w/Planning (Not Listed Above)
Bo Tasso - Tasso Chimney Sweep & Masonry Repair, Inc.- Stillman Valley, IL
Howard Rowell - Royal Chimney Service - Milwaukee, WI
Jerry Isenhour - Chimney Doctor, Inc. - Concord, NC
John Bordelon - Acadiana Chimney Sweep - Lafayette, LA
Paul Hempel - Brushes & Brooms - Brighton, IL
Sheryl Isenhour - Chimney Doctor, Inc. - Concord, NC
Steve Kuber - Chim-Cheree Chimney Sweeps, Inc. - Brick, NJ
Steve Pietila - American Chimney & Masonry, Inc. - Portland, OR
Steven Scally - Fireside Sweeps LLC - Fremont, NH
Victor Imgarten - Clean Sweep Chimney Service - St. Charles, MO

Sweeps Week 2007 T-Shirt Says It All

2007-07-13T13:51:00.000-07:00

Jim models this year's Sweeps Week T-Shirt. We think this one says it all.

Tidy Friday!

2007-07-13T13:49:00.002-07:00

The wood has been has been split and stacked, the bricks have been bundled, the storage has been organized and the dumpster surround is almost complete.

Hot Dog!

2007-07-13T13:49:00.001-07:00

Brats & Burgers

2007-07-13T13:46:00.000-07:00

Carnivores and herbivores alike had brats and burgers (with all the fixin's) for lunch on Friday thanks to Renée's skills in the kitchen

Hanging The Doors

2007-07-13T13:36:00.000-07:00

Jim and Thomas work on the surround doors as Jordan supervises.

Progress Continues

2007-07-13T13:35:00.000-07:00

Jim, Tim and Ron continue making progress on the dumpster surround.

Interior Repairs Made

2007-07-13T13:33:00.000-07:00

Thomas Rhines of All-Chimney Cleaning & Maintenance in Charlotte, MI shows off his handiwork before everything goes back in.

Is This a Yard Sale?

2007-07-13T13:30:00.000-07:00

Nah... It is most of what was in one of the Tech Center's storage buildings. Everything was taken out, sorted through and organized.

Rockin' the Landscaping

2007-07-13T06:55:00.000-07:00

Rocky spent Thursday afternoon freshening up the landscaping around the Tech Center.

Italian Day!

2007-07-13T06:48:00.000-07:00

Alline Eldridge and Renée Brigman put together the Italian lunchtime feast for Thursdays volunteers. Alline brought in fresh basil from her garden to complement the fresh mozarella, fresh pasta and homemade sauces and meats provided by the Pilgers.

How Much Wood Would a Chimney Sweep...

2007-07-13T06:42:00.002-07:00

Thursday morning's delivery of firewood was quick work when Jordan Williams, Thomas Rhines, Caryl Ann and Ken Hoelscher and Ron Moser teamed together on the project.

Birdseye View of Thursday

2007-07-13T06:42:00.001-07:00

Dumpster Surround Progress

2007-07-13T06:40:00.000-07:00

Ron Brigman, Jim Baynes, Tim Smith and Kevin DeLucenay plan to take the next step on the dumpster surround project as Ken Hoelscher checks out their handiwork.

Behlold the Power of Sweeps Week

2007-07-13T06:29:00.001-07:00

Flashing Fixed in a Flash

2007-07-13T06:27:00.001-07:00

Jim Pritchett and Ron Moser of Certified Sweeps stopped by with their lift to check on the Twisted Chimney's flashing.

Wednesdays with Weenie

2007-07-12T08:46:00.001-07:00

Rocky DeLucenay arrived Wednesday afternoon with Weenie/Wenis/Neener Neerer Weiner... Kevin and Rocky's dog will answer to any of these names, but she's never too far from Rocky's side.

Viva la Long Island!

2007-07-12T07:40:00.000-07:00

A whole lotta Italian food was delivered via UPS on Wednesday courtesy of John and Diane Pilger in New York. Check out the complete list of goodies here. We might have to roll people out of the Tech Center before the end of the week!

Keep it Moving!

2007-07-12T07:15:00.000-07:00

All hands were on deck to move the gates inside.

Meanwhile, back in the kitchen... Renée and Caryl Ann didn't say a word... :)

The Gate Arrives

2007-07-12T06:35:00.000-07:00

After months of design and planning, the gates are delivered! Ron and Renée Brigman arrived with the gates for the dumpster surround Tuesday evening after an adventurous drive from South Carolina.

The gates were built by Renée's sister and brother-in-law with this project in mind. Once the group saw the finished product, they quickly determined that they were much too grand for a dumpster surround. Driveway measurements were taken, deliberations were held... Consensus: Store the gates until the Town of Plainfield approves their placement as a Sweeps Week 2008 project. The iron gates weigh approx. 350 each and were provided to Sweeps Week at not even a 1/4 of what they'd go for normally! Now, where to put them...

Making Change

2007-07-12T06:30:00.001-07:00

The pocket change Jim Baynes mentioned in his July Newslink letter to Region 3 weighed in at 6lbs for a $47.39 donation to Sweeps Week projects.

It's what's for dinner!

2007-07-10T10:04:00.001-07:00

Bart & Lesa Ogden's donation of Omaha Steaks was a welcome sight to Vicki, Marion and Kim. Check out the complete list of goodies. Thanks to our friends in Kansas!

Tuesday Morning

2007-07-10T09:51:00.000-07:00

Kevin got right to work this morning digging post holes for the new surround.

The Three Musketeers

2007-07-09T14:22:00.000-07:00

Or, based on the uncontrollable laughter heard at lunch, maybe this post should be titled "The Three Amigos". Kevin DeLucenay, Jim Baynes and Marion Schroll got Sweeps Week 2007 off to a rolling start this morning. (We'll let Kevin fill you in on the details of today's progress.)

Marion, our chef out of Manhattan (Kansas), arrived early to line the shelves (and kitchen table) with the needed ingredients to keep everyone fed and happy. He's made sure that these guys are getting three square meals to keep them going. Thanks, Marion!

While not the most "sexy" project to work on, the dumpster surround was in dire need of maintenance and the project is going to be highly appreciated. The old surround had a solidly built foundation, but was "well-weathered" and ready for a facelift.

Kevin and Jim were serious when they said they were donating "sweat equity". With highs in the 90s today, they had their work cut out for them. Pulling out the posts was definitely a two-person job! Kevin and Jim were up to the task. And they kept going...

and going...

Until the three musketeers called it a day!

If you have a little time on your hands this week and are in the area, consider dropping by the Tech Center to lend a helping hand. You'll be well-fed, make some new friends and are guaranteed to hear some tall tales from some of the finest storytellers in the industry.

Sweep's Week Meal(s)

2007-07-03T13:42:00.001-07:00

hey guys. the call is going out for some donated food for sweeps week. if nothing else, we always eat good that week, and this year is no exception! bart ogden has started the ball rolling..........he is supplying the following:

12 (5 oz.) Bacon-Wrapped Filet of Top Sirloin
8 (6 oz.) Chicken Skewers with Vegetables
12 (8 oz.) Mediterranean Sirloin Skewers
12 (5 oz.) Boneless Pork Chops
12 (4 oz.) Steak Burgers
8 (3 oz.) Gourmet Franks
16 (4 oz.) Bratwurst

Sincerely,
A. Bart Ogden, President

i will be bringing a half-truckload of garden produce to go with barts goodies. so, send us your local "specialties". the best meals we have had was stuff i have never had (and some i did not want to know what the heck it was!!).

drop me a line if ya can send us some good grub!!

Kevin DeLucenay
Old Smokeys
"Warming Your Hearth and Your Home!"
101 Old Smokey Ave,
Ashley, IN 46705

SWEEPS WEEK 2007
July 7th. to July 13th. 2007
"from a tiny spark may burst a mighty flame" -Dante

More Sweeps Week Food!

2007-06-20T11:31:00.000-07:00

Posted to the NCSG Discussion List...

Ciao Kevin,
We will be sending:

Homemade Italian sausage both hot and sweet,
Homemade meatballs
Homemade tomatoes sauce
Homemade fresh pasta
Homemade fresh mozzarella
Locatteli cheese (very sharp)
Italian Olives
Stuffed Olives
Italian bread

Instructions on how to correctly cook it will be included. :)

Bon Appetit
A presto,

John & Diane Pilger
Chief Chimney Services, Inc
Smithtown, NY

SWEEPS WEEK 2007

2007-06-15T07:11:00.000-07:00

July 9 to July 13, 2007

The sixth annual sweeps week is almost upon us! We have a slight change of plans for this year. Instead of a masonry surround, we have to build the dumpster surround out of wood instead of brick. Jim Baynes has been battling with the City of Plainfield. Unfortunately, the old saying of “you can’t fight City Hall” has rang true once again. So, we are switching gears and “repairing” the surround, rather than “replacing”. We are planning to tear down the old surround, except for one 4x4 and call it a “repair”. We will be building this surround using 6x6 posts (except for the single 4x4), and using cedar instead of treated lumber. It will be a very attractive structure. We will still be using wrought iron gates that Ron and Renee Brigman have been working so hard on. (Thanks guys!). We will be using wood stain from SaverSystems to finish off this beautiful addition to our Tech Center. Since my company has been building the finest cedar gazebos and decks in northeast Indiana for over 20 years, I already have a very nice design in mind.

There are also some smaller projects the staff has requested that we may try to accomplish, depending on the manpower available. We need your help! Don’t worry about your skills, if you have a pulse, you can be helpful to us. So, think about coming to Indy for a day or two. If you cannot come in person, send us a small donation. If you would rather, send us some local cuisine to help feed the troops. I still remember the first time I had Cajun food, sent by John Bordelon, and who can forget the “authentic” New York hot dogs the Pilgers sent?

I am looking forward to this week of hard work and good fun. It is like a big family reunion! Hope to see the usual folks, and hope to see some new faces this year!

Smokey

Kevin DeLucenay
At-Large Director
kevin@oldsmokeys.com

SWEEPS WEEK 2007
July 7th. to July 13th. 2007
"from a tiny spark may burst a mighty flame" -Dante

SWEEPS WEEK 2007

2007-05-15T07:17:00.000-07:00

SWEEPS WEEK 2007
JULY 9-13, 2007
CSIA Technology Center

Summer is trying to get here in Indiana. May not see any more snow! That means Sweeps Week is just around the corner. This year’s project is a “Very Fancy Dumpster Surround”. Trying to put a good spin on a dumpster surround is like putting lipstick on a pig! But, I guarantee this will be a very nice addition to our “home”. It will also be a nice way for a few folks to learn some things also. This will be a “hands-on training seminar”. We need some experienced folks, and some folks who want some experience. We are expecting most of our past veterans, but would like to see some new blood in the mix. If you have not experienced this week of camaraderie, you need to experience it in person. I guarantee that you will get more out of it than you put in it. So, plan a day or two (or 4 or 5) to come to our “home” in Indy.

Hope to see ya there!

Smokey
For more information,
please contact Kevin DeLucenay
at (260) 687-9559 or email
kevin@oldsmokeys.com