2007 Lumbee Spring Powwow May 4-6th.

[Waya's NDNGRL]

THATS WHAT I LIKE TO HEAR!! WOOOH! SEPERATE CATEGORIES!! Thanks Committee ;)

Does anyone have any hotel info?? I have to find a place to stay....thanks!

Can't wait to see you! Go to Kayak.com for the best deals in Lumberton.. Otherwise I think the Days INN is the Host!

[darkwaterlum]

Detour South Bound On I-95 To Powwow!!!!!!

THERE IS CONSTRUCTION GOING ON AT EXIT 14. THE SOUTH BOUND EXIT ON I-95 WILL BE CLOSED BEGINNING THIS THURSDAY (MAY 3RD) . THOSE TRAVELING TO THE POWWOW SOUTHBOUND ON I-95 MUST TAKE EXIT #17, AND FOLLOW THE POWWOW SIGNS TO THE SERVICE ROAD, THAT WILL TAKE YOU TO HWY 74 EAST. AGAIN FOLLOW THE SIGNS, AND YOU WILL NOT HAVE ANY PROBLEMS. SORRY FOR THE MISHAP...

Host HOTEL INFORMATION : Quality Inn & Suites
(910-738-8261)

[Jinglemama07]

Quality inn still had rooms the other day for $45.

Does anyone know if its still really dusty out there at the fair grounds.

[darkwaterlum]

IN case of rain......

(JingleMama07......The grounds at the Farmer's Market are pretty nice, I dont think that you will have to worry about the dust there. )

*** A reminder to every, there is rain in the forcast for Friday and possibly Saturday afternoon, there is a rain site about 200 yards from the powwow, and if needed, the powwow will be moved. Last year we had to do the same and it worked out great, so have no fear!!!

And to those that came to the dinner my family put on last year, we are not able have it this year, we spent our money on gathering tickets...lol...and gas...

[darkwaterlum]

Update On I-95 Closing......

By the powers that be, we were able to move the closing of the exit up to Monday of Next week...so..... With that said EXIT 14 WILL BE THE EXIT TO TAKE TO THE POWWOW!!!! AND FOLLOW THE SIGNS..... SEE EVERYONE THIS WEEKEND...SAFE TRAVELS.....

[Smokin' Ace]

By the powers that be, we were able to move the closing of the exit up to Monday of Next week...so..... With that said EXIT 14 WILL BE THE EXIT TO TAKE TO THE POWWOW!!!! AND FOLLOW THE SIGNS..... SEE EVERYONE THIS WEEKEND...SAFE TRAVELS.....

Awesome news - soooo.... if you are coming from the DC/VA/Maryland area - when you get off Exit 14, turn left.

If you are coming from the South - turn right off the exit.

The pow-wow is literally within 1 or 2 miles on the left hand side - and their rain location worked perfect last year... great choice of location guys...

See everyone there later today...

[buckskin pantyhose]

WOOOHOOO!! My boss agreed to a 1/2 day so i'll be burnin' up 95 south this afternoon....hopefully i'll make it there by grand entry....if not, will i still be able to register tonight?

[Smokin' Ace]

It was great seeing everyone - please be careful going home.

I have not been able to laugh so hard in a good long while... some of the actions during hand drum contest... there were 16 singers!!! The funny names, the incredible songs... it was all good.

Thanks to all my loves who showed love this weekend. I adore all of you and look forward to seeing you on the trail.

Family - blood and pow-wow, you all know who you are... You make me smile and I know I am loved...and trust you me, the feeling is reciprocated..

A special shout out to the woman singers - you guys rocked the mike - I finally heard Sunny Rose live - she was awesome... but ol boy from Alabama won - that was fun... good special from the Whittemore family!!

Hats off to the Lumbee Tribe and Pow-wow Staff - there was alot of hard work poured into this and it showed. Great selection of head staff - and so many incredible dancers and singers. It was my first time ever hearing a drum run off in contest - TWICE...

See you all on the pow-wow trail... be safe and pow-wow hard!!

Missed you Anna Banana!!! And Jibby!!!!! Schirra - I saw you once... then I didn't see you again... where were you on Sunday?

[Smokin' Ace]

I am sure that the staff will post all the winners tomorrow, but I have to tell you...it's been a long time since I have seen such awesome singing and dancing... it really made my heart feel good to see so many dancing on Robco grounds - those good feelings and good energy was left here - I could see alot of good that came out of this weekend... I was honored to be there to see it.

Stoney Creek - being able to stand behind you last night when the Heath Hardin special was done ... I could so feel Heath there. I really miss him -- I know everyone does, but I was so proud how everyone was able to belt out their leads - you all sang so hard - blessings to everyone that was around that drum - it took a while for my voice to come... I was so overcome. But I think that you - we all represented well. Heath was proud.

His children and wife, Mom and Dad - you could tell they were moved... I think they all know by now, but if not, please do know that we are all here... no matter what - let your family here know what you need ... we love you.

I am sure I will be posting more, later... much love to all.

Oh yeah - Pete Neconie - I adopted you, bro... aye......

A. Kay Oxendine (ACE)

[suthernwaterbird]

i no it ma babe yessi rocked tha mic wit that song....yall like it or wut??? lol

[buckskin pantyhose]

Lumbee was JAMMIN this year!!! 1st things 1st, Sandon & Rob Daugherty rocked the Mic, those 2 are TOO FUNNY...they should become a traveling act!

They had a kick azz special on saturday night, Men's Fancy Dance Vs. Womens Fancy Shawl, it came down to Darrell Hill & Rose Track, Rose danced her booty off & won the crowd over, Way to go Rose!!

Congrats to all the winners....they called my numbers instead of Names so it was hard to get a full list.

It was good to see everyone, lots of good dancers from all over...the 1 man hand drum contest was off the hook, Wayne brought back that heartbreaker jam....oh excuse me "Mr. Longfellow"....hahaha!

Big ups to the committee...you guys know how to throw a great powwow!

Here's what i could remember, sorry for the rugged rundown:
Mens Fancy:
Darrell Hill
Wayne Silas Jr
Thunder
i dunno who got 4th

Womens Fancy:
Rose Track
Shababe
Julios Girlfriend
i dunno who got 4th

Mens Grass:(i dunno the order)
Keith Sharphead
Josh Richardson
Julio
That Roberts Guy

Southern Straight:
Wahkeen Hamilton
Pete Neconie
Dwayne Harris
Bostic

Womens Southern:
SunnyRose YellowMule
Noni Smith
Kim Ratt
i dunno who got 4th

womens northern:
Dora Old Elk (me...aaaye)
Stephanie Manning
Crystla Ratt
i dunno who got 4th

Mens Tradish:
Gabe Cleveland
i dunno the other places sorry

Womens Jingle:
Jackie Klein
i dunno the others either...oops!

Some one help me, please fill in the blanks...hahaha!

See you guys at Stanford....or Red Earth or Cherokee ;)

[Smokin' Ace]

Buckskin - you heading to Cherokee for Memorial Day? I am thinking of heading up the mountain for the weekend... let a sistah know.

[grneyendn]

Bucks.....So, Keith did get in Mens Grass then? I thought Ronnie Preston get in. I was a little bummed out because I thought Keith didn't make it.

Men's Northern Tradish:
Will Hedgepeth
Will Tushka
RJ Smith (I think)
(Don't know the order)


I loved all the specials!!!! Powwow was awesome!

[buckskin pantyhose]

Bucks.....So, Keith did get in Mens Grass then? I thought Ronnie Preston get in. I was a little bummed out because I thought Keith didn't make it.

Men's Northern Tradish:
Will Hedgepeth
Will Tushka
RJ Smith (I think)
(Don't know the order)


I loved all the specials!!!! Powwow was awesome!

OOOOH GIRL, YOU'RE ABSOLUTELY RIGHT....Ronnie Preston did get in there...i dunno why i was thinkin' it was Keith, sorry for the wrong info.

it was Ronnie, Julio, Josh & Roberts...i'm not exactly sure of the order tho

[MeherrinNDN]

Thank you Lumbee. I had a great time!

Lumbee knows how to POW-WOW!