Mark your calendars
October 5th thru 11th (early arrival & staying later is welcome)
No reservations taken (will be easier to plan if you post your intentions here tho . . . )
No rally fee, just the $20/night campground fee that includes full hookups (elec, water, & sewer).
For meals, we will continue with the modified potluck - I'll have the main dish & everyone brings a side or a donation.
Theme is same as last time -- Eat & Greet
http://www.palmettocove.com/ (http://www.palmettocove.com/)
Tentative Schedule:
Monday thru Friday noon - Wing it - depending on who is there & what 'we' want to do. There are many hiking trails & waterfalls in the area.
To see some of what is available:
http://www.sctrails.net/trails/MAPS/SCmap.html (http://www.sctrails.net/trails/MAPS/SCmap.html)
(The Cove is in North West Greenville County & close to Northern Pickens county.)
Friday (10-9)
Supper - baked spaghetti (Kyle4501 will provide)
Saturday (10-10)
Breakfast - omelets in a bag & pancakes
Lunch - hot dogs & hamburgers, chicken speedies (by Jack Hart Jr)
Supper - BBQ (Kyle4501 will provide the meat ;D bring a side if you can
Sunday (10-11)
Breakfast - biscuts & gravy, pastries
Lunch - leftovers
Post your intentions & what you wish to bring. . . . 8)
I'd like to try something new this time with the meals, I'd like to share the hosting.
Past attendees know that I'm usually late, lunch at noon is served closer to 1. & the 3 o'clock ice cream social ended up being a milkshake mixer at 4:30. . . .
If someone wants to take the lead for a meal, that might get things closer to schedule. That lead only means working with what is already there, you won't have to buy anything, just grab a few friends to make sure things are ready when needed.
It's bound to be easy to improve upon my example of punctuality :o ;) ;D
Text in red was added to original post
Kyle,
Looks like we will be able to make this one. Jack
Jack Looks like we can leave BK'S and speed a few day wandering through tenn. and north georgia. Then to Kyles.
Looking forward to seeing every one
ned. wilma and sam
Hey, I may be able to make it over to Kyles also.
Don
Don
As one of my beer drinking motorcycle buddy, once said as a bunch of us were going down the road. "WE HAVE A BIG CONDUIT GOING".
Look forward to see all.
uncle ned
BK is saving the tree for us
Count us in...it will be good to see everyone!
Jack-N-Dianne
Will there be Speedies Chicken ???
Will there be Speedies Chicken
Depends, that stuff aint cheap! Had over a hundred in what we did the last time. (Of course it fed a ton of folks, I think...Kyle corect me if I am wrong...we had planned for about a hundred folks.
Jack
Jack,
Bring some speedies!
You don't need to feed everyone a full meal, with all the other food there you should be able to get away with a more manageable amount!
NewbeeMC9,
Are you gonna bring the hamburgers & grill? Man, those were the best!
Speedies it is then.
Kyle, I will simply need a tentative head count about 5 days out...have to marinade the cluck a lloonngg time! ;D
Jack
I'd suggest to bring enough for a dozen or so. We'll use 'em as appetizers. ;D
The problem is when folks taste them they become the main course!LOL ;D
Jack
Jack,
When did you want to serve the speedies?
Bump.
Any time they are wanted. Lunch on saturday would probably be best.
Jack
Debi and I went to Keyle's for the July 4th. Debi went to the store and plan out the meals that we would be eating for that weekend. Well Debi never cook a thing that weekend and all the meals she plain came back home with us. I can tell you this for sure you will not go hunger at Keyl's if you do that would have to be your choice. Plenty of good food, great people and great place to see. Debi and I are looking forward to be there Oct.
Quote from: jackhartjr on August 23, 2009, 04:13:39 PM
Any time they are wanted. Lunch on saturday would probably be best.
Jack
Sat Lunch is good since the grills will be on for the burgers. . .
Quote from: Charles in SC on August 21, 2009, 07:45:09 PM
Bump.
Charles,
Are you & yours gonna be there? I hope so ;D
Kyle;
I might try to come;if you will bring a Scenicruiser,or at least a 50 lb bag of Scenicruiser smoke(to proove their exisstance)lol!!
Bill & Phyllis
Hey Bill,
From the rumors I'm hearing, there may be 2 there. . . . smoking, sweatin' horse power & marking new territory as their own. ;D
Kyle,
I'm planning to be there. I'll be by myself, however. Likely arrive Thursday, if I can arrange it.
As I'm not a cook, let me know how I can help with either a donation or by picking up some groceries, etc.
Looking forward to it.
John Ghormley
"Half blind, crippled, orphan"
Quote from: JGhormley on August 26, 2009, 03:37:30 PM
Kyle,
I'm planning to be there. I'll be by myself, however. Likely arrive Thursday, if I can arrange it.
As I'm not a cook, let me know how I can help with either a donation or by picking up some groceries, etc.
Looking forward to it.
John Ghormley
"Half blind, crippled, orphan"
Same as John, I can't cook, can't half see...but not too crippled up yet...and T won't be up until Friday afternoon. I'll be over on Thursday...AM if no blown tires this time. :o
What to bring? I'll be happy to contribute to costs too.
Post your needs!
Cheers, JR
Quote from: NJT5047 on August 26, 2009, 05:59:58 PM
Post your needs!
Cheers, JR
I could really use the winning lottery ticket . . . . ;D
But, since that ain't gonna happen, I'll settle for less.
There will be a donation pot set out for cash contributions.
The first post on this thread has a tentative schedule/ menu. As people let me know, I'll add who is bringing what. If someone wants more meals posted, speak up & offer a suggestion.
I'll try to have a board set up so people can see where help is needed for meal preparations.
It is easier when I have some idea of what others are interested in. ;D 8)
All are welcome, post here or send me a private message if you can attend - it helps to know how much groceries are needed.
Quote from: kyle4501 on August 26, 2009, 05:35:21 AM
Quote from: Charles in SC on August 21, 2009, 07:45:09 PM
Bump.
Charles,
Are you & yours gonna be there? I hope so ;D
Hi Kyle, I do not know yet. If we are it will be kind of a last minute thing so do not count os us yet.
Yall have fun!
Charles
I sent you a PM kyle4501 :)
Karen and I plan on coming in on Thursday or Friday.
Looking forward to seeing everyone.
Tom Hamrick
1984 Eagle 10S
Tom, you mean there is really a Karen?
We are looking forward to meeting her!
Jack
Jack, you have to have a good imagination like Toms :D
Any way,
If there is any interest in Waterfalls, Dupont State Forest is just over Ceasers Head befor you get to Brevard.
http://www.dupontforest.com/ (http://www.dupontforest.com/)
http://www.dupontforest.com/images/2007WaterfallMap.gif (http://www.dupontforest.com/images/2007WaterfallMap.gif)
Jones Gap, Table rock, Whitewater falls, is close also
Don't forget Ceasers Head, http://www.alleneasler.com/rimofthegap.html (http://www.alleneasler.com/rimofthegap.html)
A real Karen
you don't think Tom did all of that beautiful work on the IGGLE.
He just shows it off but we know who really is in charge.
Just like at my house
uncle ned
Behind every good man is a great woman.
Behind every great woman is a man - - - - staring at her butt.
;D ;D ;D ;D
Hey Jack,
Yea she came with me to the April Rally, but we missed you and Diane being there. Be good to see you again!
Tom Hamrick
1984 Eagle 10S
Quote from: kyle4501 on August 30, 2009, 07:11:52 PM
Behind every good man is a great woman.
Behind every great woman is a man - - - - staring at her butt.
;D ;D ;D ;D
Oh yes! ;D
Bump, Kyle you should be keeping this at the top, I still do not know if we will be there.
Thanks for putting it together.
Charles
Thanks Charles,
I've had my hands full lately . . .
I hope y'all can make it.
I've got something for you - JR asked me to give to you since we're closer . . . . but you see how that's working out. ;D ::)
Looking forward to seeing everyone . . . .
I'm planning on being there most of the week - except for a trip to Savannah on Wednesday to pay a ticket from a speed trap. :o :(
Can't you pay it online or were you pulling the trailer too fast ;D
Quote from: NewbeeMC9 on September 15, 2009, 06:27:58 PM
Can't you pay it on-line or were you pulling the trailer too fast ;D
I tried the on-line thing - but they said it was a mandatory court appearance required. I couldn't find my current insurance card & the cop said "no problem" Then he cites me for not having proof of insurance in addition to the speed trap thing.
To add insult to injury, he lectured me on the safety hazards of driving over 65mph & the zero tolerance for anything over 65mph blah, blah, blah. . . . Curious how lots of radar stations show my speedometer spot on accurate but his laser says it is 6 mph slow. . . . Also curious that when I got back on the road & did the posted limit (that should have been 6mph fast according to barney's laser,) I was being passed by everything on the road.
(I ain't contesting the speeding charge, just the amount over.)
I've got to call the recorder's court tomorrow to see what they have to say & pay their fines. . . . :(
Mandatory court appearance to demonstrate proof of insurance - unless the magistrate accepts the faxed copy . . . .
As for the speeding citation, the fine is $145. Not enough to to be worth fighting, but if I am to have any hope of getting the points reduced . . . I have to show up in court.
At least it's only 4 1/2 hours away & I have friends in the area . . . . Sounds like a good excuse for a visit. ;D
Now, back to the Non-rally discussions.
And, for those coming up I-95 from south of Savannah, Ga., watch for the reductions in speed limit . . . . They may be enhancing their revenue in $145 increments. :o
Kyle, Don't hold your breath toooo long but I may be making the maiden voyage to tha shindig. I actually have exterior 95 percent complete, complete running wiring lights, and part interior. Sound like I moving right on but considering I've been about 8 yrs its not quite the speedy conversion I had planned. Probably be a day trip. Right now no bed, and the potty goes to nowhere!!!!
That's awesome Eric, will be great to see you and the bus actually rolling!!!
Will you be bring the paintings of the strippers?, or was it strippers with paint on them? :D
Kyle, I am pretty sure we are going to be there, do you want to do the bbq thing like last time I came? I need to know a guess as to how many are eating so I can get the meat.
Good luck on the speeding fee.
Charles, Your BBQ would be an AWESOME addition! 8) 8) 8)
I'm planning on 100. If more show up, we'll increase the sides, if less show up, MORE FOR ME! ;D
Thanks!
It's a good thing Dianne taught me to use 'Split Chicken Breasts' for the Speedies, they are a lot cheaper, (And better for you) than what I had been using. Which means I can make MORE Speedies!
Jack
If I make it, the boss willprobably come with me. That being said I should probably bring PAINT STRIPPER!!!! Thats the kind that won't get me shot!!
Kyle, will we be getting access to the grills for saturday afternoon?
Yes, either the grills under the shelter, or a nice charcoal grill under a canopy.
Quote from: kyle4501 on September 19, 2009, 08:49:15 PM
Charles, Your BBQ would be an AWESOME addition! 8) 8) 8)
I'm planning on 100. If more show up, we'll increase the sides, if less show up, MORE FOR ME! ;D
Thanks!
I'm gonna need a couple of go-boxes for Charles' BBQ! NO worry, I'll bring my own boxes! ;D ::) :P
We're off busing this week to Denton for the last Bluegrass Festival of the season...in this area anyway. Once we get back, won't have to do anything but check the tars (I do hope) and head over to Cleveland!
Anyone going to be there on Wednesday? Planning on Thursday, but....?
If the weather's nice, probably get Anita and John, and Greg down on Saturday afternoon for a bit. Anyone that picks a little bluegrass is welcome to join right in!
Looking forward to the soiree!
Kyle, if it suits, I'm going to make a donation toward the food. Terri won't be down until Friday, and I can't boil water without burning it. Unless you know of some specific unmet need, that's the plan!
JR
Kyle, do you want the bbq for saturday evening? I believe that was what we did July 4th before last when I came.
Kyle;
I invited a friend to come along in his S&S;Does he need to make reservations?I Believe we are going to have a good turnout(as always)!
Bill
They don't take reservations, and the camper has to be self contained because they don't have bath houses etc.
Quote from: NJT5047 on September 22, 2009, 06:25:45 PM
Anyone going to be there on Wednesday? Planning on Thursday, but....?
JR
Jr,
Looks like we will probably be there on Monday or Tuesday. Jack
Quote from: Charles in SC on September 22, 2009, 07:25:36 PM
Kyle, do you want the bbq for saturday evening? I believe that was what we did July 4th before last when I came.
Yes, Saturday evening is the plan for BBQ. ;D
I'm planning to make a grocery store run to fill out the last minute needs, so cash is good. 8)
Quote from: trailblazer2 on September 23, 2009, 06:54:59 PM
Kyle;
I invited a friend to come along in his S&S;Does he need to make reservations?I Believe we are going to have a good turnout(as always)!
Bill
Yes Bill, any friend of yours is welcome & no reservations are needed - but as Jon said, your unit must have your own bath facilities as the cove has none.
We will be sharing Palmetto Hall & the Shelter with the Airstreamers like last time. They are looking forward to it too!
JR, we don't need good weather for Anita and John, and Greg, their past performances have earned them the right to join us ANYTIME! Besides, the BBQ is not to be missed!
BTW, we have access to the Hall & shelter, so the weather won't matter. ;D 8)
I was planning on dragging my trailer up there Thursday morning due to the Savannah trip on Wednesday to make my contribution for the Labor Day speed trap fund raiser I participated in. ::)
I'll try to make an appearance on Monday & Tuesday. Mom & Dad (Sarah & Fred) will be there all week to keep an eye on all those "bus people" . . . . ;D ;D ;D
Be sure to check the first post to see the additions in red
Looking forward to seeing everyone!
Hello Kyle, I don't know who supplied the barbeque sauce for the April 09 get-together but I think it was the best I've ever tasted. It had a light vinegar flavor.(I think we talked about this before) ,someone may remember? Let me know what we need to bring. Patsy ,Glen Rice
Kyle, if Leroy and Lila are there please give them both a big hug from me. Then, make sure you give Leroy a lot of teasing just from me. ;D ::)
Glen, I don't know who supplied it...however that is called 'Eastern NC' BBQ!
I LOVE it myself!
Looking forward to seeing you and Patsy!
Jack-N-Dianne
I hope this weather holds out till then.
If anybody would like, we can take a trek to see
Guordman!!!
I am still debating coming up for this one. I have a hard decision to make since it is the weekend of the Georgia-Tennessee game and I haven't missed this matchup in person since 1995. My bus has changed a ton since I first went to the 2007 July Rally, the outside still looks like crap but i have a TV and a Toilet ;)
Brandon,
you will be in GREAT company at the cove. I'm sure you can find someone to watch the game with you & harass the losers. ;D
Kyle so sorry we cannot make this one due to dr appts. I am sure it will be a great NonRally at the cove again.
Hope to make the next one and wish you a good verdict while in Sav this week.
Quote from: buddydawg on October 01, 2009, 10:38:35 AM
I am still debating coming up for this one. I have a hard decision to make since it is the weekend of the Georgia-Tennessee game and I haven't missed this matchup in person since 1995. My bus has changed a ton since I first went to the 2007 July Rally, the outside still looks like crap but i have a TV and a Toilet ;)
I hereby offer the use of Directv (and attached bus) for said purpose! You may be sitting alone, but no problemo if you want to watch the game! Make yourself comfy!
Also got a spare portable dish for Directv if you have a receiver.
Come'n over for the weekend! You'll get to see the game!
JR
Quote from: buddydawg on October 01, 2009, 10:38:35 AM
I am still debating coming up for this one. I have a hard decision to make since it is the weekend of the Georgia-Tennessee game and I haven't missed this matchup in person since 1995. My bus has changed a ton since I first went to the 2007 July Rally, the outside still looks like crap but i have a TV and a Toilet ;)
Brandon,
I won't be able to attend the non-rally. But I will be root'n with ya!
Go VOLS! Go VOLS! Go VOLS! Go VOLS! Go VOLS! Go VOLS!!!
Go VOLS!
Go VOLS!
Go to the non-rally, enjoy the company and remember,
Go VOLS!
there will be many other great Vols fans there I am sure! ;D
;D BK ;D
Y'all have a great time and enjoy the fun! By the way did I mention.....
Go VOLS! Go VOLS! Go VOLS! Go VOLS! Go VOLS! Go VOLS! Go VOLS!
;D BK ;D
It won't be long until we know who the losers are! ;D
Kyle,
Do ya'll have any idea how many coaches are expected? Just curious. We plan to arrive on Monday. Jack
We are planning on coming down Wednesday,and bringing our Friends,who have a S&s.I am hoping another (friend) wannabe can join us Friday.
Bill
Looks like we will be coming up on Friday morning. Is there a list of who all is coming? what do we need to bring?
Looks like we will be a few days later arriving. I got up from a nap this afternoon and find that somehow, I have thrown out my back out. I am going to a chiropracter in the morning. We will see what happens. Jack
Jack, sad to hear about your back. I hope it gets better soon!
Brandon, so glad to hear you're gonna be there! I hope the ride is shorter than last time ;)
As to what to bring, sides for the menu listed in the first post will be needed. Donations will also be accepted to help offset the cost of the provided meats.
Bring your own drinks, plates & flatware too.
It's gonna be FUN! ;D
Jack... those naps can be dangerous things, I recommend you avoid them, LOL. Hope you're feeling better soon!
Linda
Kyle
Debi and I are not able to make it. I had to have surgery on my back September 17th and have not been able to do anything. Hope to see you all next time.
Quote from: gm4106 on October 05, 2009, 11:18:52 AM
Kyle
Debi and I are not able to make it. I had to have surgery on my back September 17th and have not been able to do anything. Hope to see you all next time.
Get better soon!
We'll talk about you some so you don't feel left out. ;)
I ended up going to the ER yesterday via ambulance due to severe lower back spasms. They released me with some pretty heavy duty pain med ans muscle relaxer (no driving for at least a couple days). Not sure if or when we will get there. Jack
Quote from: JackConrad on October 06, 2009, 07:22:35 AM
I ended up going to the ER yesterday via ambulance due to severe lower back spasms. They released me with some pretty heavy duty pain med ans muscle relaxer (no driving for at least a couple days). Not sure if or when we will get there. Jack
Sorry to hear this we will be praying for you a speedy recovery!
Jack is it possible for a local nut to "drive" you? Personally I think being around good friends & food will help the healing process! (maybe some Speedies chicken will "speed" up recovery time! ;D )
:( BK :(
Don't you just love old age Jack LOL hope you get better I know about the back pain.
good luck
The arrivals have begun . . . . . ;D
Well; We are packed up and ready to hit the road in morning (right after breakfast)!I might even bring some ole Scenicruiser movies ,to remind Kyle of his possibiliites.I am looking forwqrd to seeing old friends,as well as meeting new ones. Phyllis is busy cooking ,and getting the cats ready to retire.She certainly is enjoying her retirement,and being free again!We'll fuel up first thang,and bring her down that superslab;See ya thar!
Bill
Rose and I will be on our way on thursday morring about two days late for me.
Quote from: JackConrad on October 06, 2009, 07:22:35 AM
I ended up going to the ER yesterday via ambulance due to severe lower back spasms. They released me with some pretty heavy duty pain med ans muscle relaxer (no driving for at least a couple days). Not sure if or when we will get there. Jack
Very sorry to hear of your tran$port....No worry, Paula can drive that bus. No problemo! Aim that 40' sucker down the big road and let Paula push the pedals! She can do it!
May I ask what you've picked up lately that injured you back? Nevermind if it wasn't related to picking up something heavy. Maybe something heavy? How about changing and engine out? ::)
Remember, those guys suggesting the meds are good at what they do. They will fix you up quickly...better living through chemistry! Take the meds as they are prescribed. A good many folk believe that they'll get 'addicted' to pain meds. Trust me, you won't. You'll want to forget the stuff once you feel good again.
Hope to find y'all there soon! Me and Molly (the dog ;D) will be over tomorrow 'bout when Bill and Phyllis get there. About 3 hours from here....I'll be on the road by 10 or so-- that's about noonish at Palmetto .
I can have a little later breakfast than Bill and Phyllis.... since they are...what..about 2 hours to the east of me! :D
Jack, where are you located? We could come up and move you and Paula to Palmetto Cove.
Even though I'll be there tomorrow, we could go and get Jack from wherever he is jammed.
Jacks our featured guest! We gotta get him and Paula down here! ;D
Call me: 704 650 0235 This phone's pretty much 24/7. Call me. Up on Wednesday morn. Everything's ready to go.
JR
Hey y'all just wanted to let ya know that Ned is and will be fine!
They wanted to be there for this NonRally very badly, and told me several times that he loved these 2 places/rallys! (mine & Kyle's @ Palmetto Cove)
It's just God & Ned's body weren't ready fer him to leave God's country here in TN yet, so y'all will have to wait! ;D
Seriously, y'all have a great time and eat something healthy for "Uncle Ned"!
He'll be fine, just gonna have to take a little time to recover!
;D BK ;D
Just got back from Savannah an hour ago. The lady Judge was very efficient - traffic court started at 10AM & I was out in an hour. I was lucky in that 5 or 6 cases like mine were before me, so I was able to learn a little. The judge pronounced the fine. When I asked if she could help with the points, she recited my past infractions, paused, then said "I suppose we can help an idiot passing thru" & then reduced the speeding charge to no points.
Thanks to Dave for the words of wisdom to keep what I said to a minimum. It was hard, but I did & I got the result I was hoping for & didn't have to pay a lawyer! 8)
Went to "Vick's on The River" for lunch - awesome! Then had an uneventful ride back.
Hope to be at the cove before lunch tomorrow.
P.S. I received a sad bit of news this evening - mom & dad's neighbor in W. Columbia (Bill) passed away today, so they may not get to participate at the cove this weekend & I may need to leave for a day. Bill was a GREAT neighbor & was always eager to help me do stuff on my first car when I was in high school. . . . He will be sorely missed. :'(
This will be happening the following weekend.
http://www.mbworld.org/forums/events-gatherings/320079-euro-auto-festival-oct-17th-bmw-zentrum-greer-sc.html (http://www.mbworld.org/forums/events-gatherings/320079-euro-auto-festival-oct-17th-bmw-zentrum-greer-sc.html)
the pumpkintown festival will be right down hwy 8
http://www.yourpickenscounty.com/?p=429 (http://www.yourpickenscounty.com/?p=429)
And fall for greenville too
http://www.fallforgreenville.net/ (http://www.fallforgreenville.net/)
This will be happening the following weekend if you like euro cars.
http://www.mbworld.org/forums/events-gatherings/320079-euro-auto-festival-oct-17th-bmw-zentrum-greer-sc.html (http://www.mbworld.org/forums/events-gatherings/320079-euro-auto-festival-oct-17th-bmw-zentrum-greer-sc.html)
Quote from: buddydawg on October 01, 2009, 10:38:35 AM
I am still debating coming up for this one. I have a hard decision to make since it is the weekend of the Georgia-Tennessee game and I haven't missed this matchup in person since 1995. My bus has changed a ton since I first went to the 2007 July Rally, the outside still looks like crap but i have a TV and a Toilet ;)
How 'bout them VOLS! ;D 45-19! ;D
Quote from: loser fan! (Kyle)
Won't be long till we see who the losers are!
Did I mention
Go VOLS! Go VOLS! Go VOLS! Go VOLS! Go VOLS! Go VOLS!!!
Go VOLS!
Go VOLS!
Go VOLS!
Go VOLS! Go VOLS! Go VOLS! Go VOLS! Go VOLS! Go VOLS!!!
Go VOLS!
Go VOLS!
;D BK ;D
Great turnout & awesome time!
A special THANK YOU to all who attended & made this a great weekend.
I don't know how, but these keep getting better & better. I can't wait to see the next one! ;D
Gary took some pictures, (I didn't since I was so busy bumpin' my gums ;) ) but since he has some distinguished guests visiting for a few days, it will take a week or 2 to get the pictures posted.
I am looking forward to bussin 10 . . . .
Had a great time! It was great to see every body again and meet the some new folks. It was great to put some faces to some handles on the board. Also some names to faces that I remembered but there name had escaped me ;).
Good thing there wasn't any food there because I was needing to lose some weight!!! :D :o ::)
Actually my bus was glad it was downhill on the way back because my belly was putting a strain on it :D
The weather was only bad while we slept, which made for good sleeping :), one of the S&S fellows awning roller snapped, that was interesting to see.
Hope to see everybody again next time.
Oh yeah, Speidies chicken is quite tasty ;D
I would to thank Kyle and family for all there hard work that they put into this rally.
RoseMary and I always have a great time. And it was great to have a couple of extra days to
lay back and see the sights. Thanks again. Jerry
BTW,
Nice paint Jerry, very nice! Looked great - even up close 8)
Makes me afraid to paint mine . . . :o
You & RoseMary are great fun to be around, it was our pleasure.
I don't know how to thank all of the folk that worked to prepare food and make the weekend go so well...! But large thanks are in order!
Terri and me had a great time... I gained a few pounds too!
Special thanks from me are owed to Bill and Phyllis Haga and Herb and Dolores Spurlock for laying on some fine cooking on Wednesday and Thursday! Terri didn't get to Palmetto Cove unti Friday...no idea I would eat so well! ;D ;D
Other than trying to widen the exit at Palmetto Cove when leaving (I didn't...almost did), ride home was totally uneventful. Lots of traffic...?
As Jon says, the rain wasn't a problem. Once inside for the night...the rain is fine with me. Makes for good sleeping! HOWEVER, the weather was about perfect most of the time for what we were doing. Got to do a little 'under the awning pickin' on Friday night in close to 70 degrees at 11 PM...very unusual...quite nice. We quit when the serious rains came.
Dave Lang's sausage is, by itself, a reason to be there! Jacks 'Speidies' was excellent! I ate too many of those things! The spaghetti was excellent too! What can you say...?
Even the event organization was excellent! Must have been due to Kyle's momma! ;)
Thanks to Kyle and Palmetto Cove for hosting the event! Having access to a large indoor area makes this sort of gathering weatherproof! The 'staff' at Palmetto Cove deserve thanks too. They were friendly and accommodating.
Missed Ned and Wilma, but good to hear Ned's doing well!
JR and Terri
Great Rally! Karen and I had a great time and got to meet some new friends and see some old ones. Thanks Kyle for putting this on for us.
Tom & Karen Hamrick
Forgot to say how much we missed Ned and Wilma! Glad to here he is doing better.
Also wanted to extend sympathies to Jack Hart in the loss of his brother-in-law. Diane & he had to leave on Saturday to be with family, but they still provided some delicious Speedies chicken!!!
Tom & Karen Hamrick
Thanks to all who so graciously gave tours of their buses! I heard what has to be the highest compliment I've ever heard & it came from an Airstreamer (who has a very nice TT). They said "I don't want to go back to my trailer after looking at these buses." ;D 8)
You guys were FANTASTIC!
This weekend was the annual 'Cove Board Meeting' in addition to a rally for the local Airstream club. All were impressed with the bus nuts & most asked where I was able to find such wonderful people! Most of them are planning on attending anytime the bus nuts are there. That's a big difference from the fears preceding the first non-rally. You guys are the reason, so my hat is off to all of you.
Also to all those who helped - you made it possible for me to socialize more than in the past. You also made it possible for the meals to be served on time! everyone knows that that's a first for one of my non-rallys! :o ::) :D
THANKS for making this so much fun!
Another Awesome happening was that EricBSC's bus made it's maiden voyage/shakedown cruise. I didn't get to see it up close before it was cut short by child illness.
It was great to see you there.
Eric's bus was the very first bus Nancy & I looked at years ago.
He gave us another tour this weekend. WOW! What awesome work he is doing. He has a bit more to do, but the work so far is amazing. Was a real treat to see the progress.
Hi folks, Dianne and me got back yesterday afternoon from Kingsport, TN, then I took a quick trip to Orlando and back, just getting in.
Thanks for the thanks on the Speedies. I have to say that Dianne did all the prep work on them, me and John just applied the fire!
My brother-in-law was 72, married to my wonderful sister for over 48 years. He had Alzheimer's the past few years and drove a truck with it for about two years. His co-driver would get him under the wheel and as long as there were no turns Charlie would do great. If there was a turn his co-driver Richard would time it to wake up and tell Charlie to turn onto the next interstate. God bless folks like Richard that would do such a thing!
Charlie did 3 Greenland tours, 2 in Germany and 2 in Vietnam. Had 4 wonderful children. He was the kind of man that would take the grandkids to the mall, act silly and not care if anyone saw him act that way!
Anyway, thanks to all that made the non-rally such a GREAT time!
Jack-N-Dianne
Thanks for handling lunch on Saturday Jack. Sure was good!
The sausages that Dave & Carol brought & provided for Friday lunch was a real treat! Dave is an excellent grill master & taught me a few things as well. The Eastern NC BBQ sauce eh whipped up at the last minute had EVERYONE talking! Amazing stuff!
We are blessed to have so many talented friends to have rallies with!
Finally getting around to catching up the board.
Sorry that I had to use up so much of southwest tenn. hospitality instead of getting to agravate the bunch at the rally.
We were on our way when someone decided different. But it shows how much the friendship of all the busnuts mean. Wake up in a strange hospital 600 miles from home and see several setting around thinking about you. Call from all over the country checking on your condition and wanting to help.
Bk sitting there offering to drive Huggy home "I tink he wanted to drive a good ole time hot rod instead of those beautiful SETRA'S.
While every one was stuffing on saturday night "huggy" pulled out of the hospital parking lot and hit I40 going home.after a slow and easy tip with several stops we pulled into home about 10:00 am.
Caught my new driver with window down coming up the gorge on 40 into NC listing to the detroit growl.
shure hate to have missed the rally
uncle ned
doing better
I'd have liked to hear huggy's growl too! ;D
Are you gonna be able to get your new driver out of the driver's seat? Or do you now have a chauffeur? ;D
Glad you're on the mend!
Any chance of you making the trip to Arcadia this year? We're gonna be there - registered on-line tonight!
Take care of yourself, we need our Uncle Ned to teach us a few more tricks.
Hey Ned,
Great to hear from you. Glad you are doing well!! I'll bet you are drving Wilma crazy though!!! ;D Karen and I are going to Arcadia this year as well. Hope to see you and Wilma there!
Tom & Karen Hamrick
No rallies are the same without our favorites, Ned & Wilma Sanders. So glad to hear you are mending and will be ready for jogging soon.
Take care, give Dolly our best.
Gary
Quote from: buddydawg on October 01, 2009, 10:38:35 AM
I am still debating coming up for this one. I have a hard decision to make since it is the weekend of the Georgia-Tennessee game and I haven't missed this matchup in person since 1995. My bus has changed a ton since I first went to the 2007 July Rally, the outside still looks like crap but i have a TV and a Toilet ;)
I never did hear how anybody felt about them Vols! Speaking of them VOLs.........How about that game tonight?
SC 13 ~ TN 31;D BK ;D