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2008 Homecoming
2009 Homecoming
A bunch of others!

	The turn-out for the inaugural Homecoming in 2008 was fabulous -- read all about it. The 2009 turn-out (pictured above) was great, too. This year's event will be even more fun and informative!

The planning committee has been hard at work ... to ensure this year's Homecoming will be a fun-filled weekend of friendship, fellowship and learning.

       Snowed out of their annual Winter Classic this year, the members of the Old Dominion Stovebolt Society and Chowder Guild will be our hosts again this year.

       Bring your project and we'll help! Always have lots of hands-on work to do with plenty of your online friends -- from wheel upgrades to simply experiencing what it's like to drive a 6-71 Detroit diesel-powered Big Rig. And don't forget the annual "Mike Roache Challenge" where we'll make yet another attempt to set a new world's record for fastest distributor change out and set up -- big fun for all!!

Schedule

Friday 23 April 2010

'Bolters make the 9-mile scenic convoy to the Leonardtown Car Show in 2009

       Noon - 10 pm -- Arrival/Check in
       Noon - 5 pm -- Social and informal tech exchange
                               Possible driving tour
       5 pm - 7 pm -- Pitch-In Dinner
       7 pm - Midnight -- More socializing

Saturday 24 April 2010

       7 am - Noon -- Morning Tech Sessions
       Noon - 1 pm -- Lunch
       Afternoon -- Afternoon Tech Sessions/Driving Tour & group photo
       6 pm - 8 pm Grand Hall Formal Banquet
       8:30 pm - Midnight -- Bonfire Social

Sunday 25 April 2010

       7 am - 9 am -- Breakfast
       9 am - 9:30 am -- Services
       9:45 am -- Depart for Leonardtown Show

Rocks! In keeping with Stovebolt Tradition, all participants will need to bring a rock for Peggy's rock garden. The size of the rock is up to you, but the current record holder is George VanOrden with the "Tractor rock!"

Registration

       All you'll need to do to register is look for the Homecoming thread in the Events Forum and let us know you're coming. Registration fees? You bet! We'd really appreciate a $10 donation to help defray the expenses of this event. It won't be fancy, but you'll have a good time.      

Stay with us!

       Attendees are encouraged to camp onsite. Stovebolt HQ is located on a 17-acre Christmas tree farm with several fields and ponds, as well as some woods -- plenty of space for your bedroll, tent or RV. No sleeping in the ponds but do bring a fish pole! Inside restroom facilities are available, but limited. If you prefer one of our nearby B&Bs or a motel, we have several to choose from. Just email us for the list.

Volunteers

       If you'd like to help with this event, just let us know. It's a pretty simple event and we're trying to keep it informal and fun, but we could use some help with a few things

Directions

       Stovebolt HQ is located approximately 90 minutes South East of Washington DC at 41370 Friendship Ct, Mechanicsville, MD 20659 -- Just Mapquest, Google or GPS us for directions! For a simple map, go here.