Palmetto Cove?

[Lostranger]

Sure, it's pouring snow now, but April is just around the corner. We've never been able to make the PC trip, but we'd like to. Any plans?

Jim H

[Charles in SC]

Maybe Kyle will chime in and set the date.

[kyle4501]

Sure, we can do something in April. 
I don't know the date yet, but the second weekend is usually when we have the non rally.

I'll check things out & post back.

Kyle

PS;
Charles, Any chancy you guys can make it? Miss you guys!

[TedCalvert]

Where is Palmetto Cove?

[Lostranger]

Where is Palmetto Cove?

Upstate South Carolina — the part of the state that could have qualified for being in North Carolina.

[uncle ned]

Kyle

I will be there if I can get better neighbours. By the way South Carolina cost me new front tires 2 weekends
ago.  During all the wind.

I was about 25 miles from the Georgia line on 85 and a tree just missed the front of the bus but launches me airborne.

Guess what tires cost at 11 o'clock on Saturday night.

If I had had your or Garys number I would have called you two to help.

It is hard to get a old bus up high enough to take the tire off.
I was lucky to have a great young man to come and help.
He went out of his way to get the tires changed.
thanks to Good Sam

uncle ned

[TedCalvert]

I will aim to be there.  Tnx.

[bevans6]

I went the first year we had the bus, what an adventure.  Drove through the snow, the sleet, the I26 at 25 mph, came in the back way to the campsite (thanks, Google Maps) and I recall we left the evening of the Saturday, there was a monsoon storm forecast and being a rural kind of guy I did not want my bus on grass if there was three or four inches of rain coming...  We went and parked in a truck stop...  Near enough 1,000 miles each way.  Met Kyle and Ace.  How could we go wrong?   

Brian

[Lostranger]

I've seen no input from Kyle, but I'm assuming that the non-rally date is April 11-12. That's the weekend we're planning to be there unless someone tells me otherwise.

Our first time, and we don't know meal arrangements, but I'll bring several Dutch ovens and keep the camp in fresh sourdough bread. I'll also plan to provide hot biscuits and gravy at least one morning. Those who are not fans of southern Appalachian cuisine can opt instead for unsweetened scones and bacon béchamel.

Looking forward to putting some faces with names. Darryl, you gonna bring the Phantom?

Jim

P.S. It won't be a true béchamel since I'll brown the roux before adding milk.

[Charles in SC]

Kyle, I will not know if I am coming till close to the time. April is always very busy for me. Are you going to get a bus there this year?
Lostranger, I am sure every one will love your cooking but I would recommend having a way to keep the coals off the ground. Those folks there do not like having their grass burnt or having hog grease on it either for that matter (go figure). I have had experience there. If you have one of the dutch oven tables I would bring it.

[Lostranger]

I would recommend having a way to keep the coals off the ground.

I never cook with coals on the ground. It wastes charcoal.

[kyle4501]

Jim,
Yes, it is April 11th & 12th.

Like Charles said, no fires on the ground are allowed, above ground fire pits are ok. The shelter has a nice fireplace available to use.

Charles,
No bus yet, things keep getting in the way    Getting closer tho 

Meals are usually shared/ covered dish type. I'll have to get the details worked out soon   

[LuckyChow]

I've seen no input from Kyle, but I'm assuming that the non-rally date is April 11-12. That's the weekend we're planning to be there unless someone tells me otherwise.

Looking forward to putting some faces with names. Darryl, you gonna bring the Phantom?

Jim

Jim, I'm considering it.  Got to get some tires changed in March first, but should be do-able.

[Lostranger]

When do people generally arrive and leave?

[kyle4501]

In the past, some have shown up early in the week & stay well past Sunday.

Most arrive Friday afternoon & leave Sunday - depending on what obligations are waiting on them at home.