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| | | | Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 269 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 269 | Hello Everyone, The Burgers in Paradise location in Newport News will be closing down (and then later reopening as a Fuddruckers) so we need a different place to meet. I spoke to a manager at The Freemason Abbey restaurant in Norfolk and they can host the gathering. I have also arranged for parking. Before I can solidify anything I will need a head and a vehicle(s) count in order to reserve enough seating and parking. Here is a link to the restaurant Freemanson Abbey, look it over, take the tour, and view the menu. In order to get the group menu, we will need to have more than 20 people attend; here are two group menus to choose from. Google mapFreemason Abbey 209 W. Freemason Street Norfolk, VA 23510 April 19, 2014 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Attendees:
John and Peggy - HQ Mechanicsville, Maryland
SWEET +1 - Fredericksburg, VA
Carl +1 - Virginia
Mike +2 - Mechanicsville, Maryland
52Mark +1 - Virginia Beach, VA
Jim +1 - Yorktown, VA
Robert +1 - Yorktown, VA
Rob +P - Virginia Beach, VA
BearsFan315 - Southeastern , VA
Cosmo - C'ville,VA,USA, Earth
Mario (Bread) +3 - Virginia Beach, VA
Total = 22 guest and 11 parking spaces required
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Last edited by Bread; 04/20/2014 1:51 AM.
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | Bread, Hope you have a house full. Sorry I can't make it but will see you the following week at the homecoming.
Be sure to take a couple pics. | | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,747 24601 | | 24601 Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,747 | Peggy and I are in. One vehicle (Ole Charlie!) Trying to talk Marlow into driving the rescue vehicle ... 
~ John A kid raised on Hotwheels, Matchbox and Tonka cannot be reasonably expected to own only one vehicle as an adult. 1949 Chevrolet 3804In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum1973 IH 1310 Dump1963 Kaiser M38A12001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie"2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley) | | | | | Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 269 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 269 | Sorry you can't make it Alvin, I'll make sure I get plenty of pictures to post. I am looking forward of meeting up with you at homecoming, see you then.
John, look forward to meeting you and Mrs. Peggy.
. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,418 ODSS Lawman | | ODSS Lawman Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,418 | Count the GreenMachine in with two occupants!
SWEET Sergeant At Arms: Old Dominion Stovebolt Society BUNS?!?!?!Where we're going, we don't need no buns.....1950 GMC 450 1951 Chevy 1/2-TonThe GreenMachineIn the Stovebolt Gallery | | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,237 Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part | | Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,237 | Sorry boys,
I am out, prepping to deploy overseas for the summer with the military and trying to spend much needed time with family.
Chris | | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,310 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,310 | Count me in. Looking forward to it.
Carl
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 269 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 269 | Sweet, your GreenMachine, you, and your guest are accounted for.
NDKid, too bad you can't make it, maybe next time.
Carl, will you be arriving solo and will you be bringing your truck?
Bread
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| | | | | Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,718 Moderator: 60-66 Trucks; North Eastern Bolters | | Moderator: 60-66 Trucks; North Eastern Bolters Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,718 | Bread,
Looks like I am heading in the other direction that weekend - in late breaking news. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,418 ODSS Lawman | | ODSS Lawman Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,418 |
SWEET Sergeant At Arms: Old Dominion Stovebolt Society BUNS?!?!?!Where we're going, we don't need no buns.....1950 GMC 450 1951 Chevy 1/2-TonThe GreenMachineIn the Stovebolt Gallery | | | | | Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 568 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 568 | My family and I will come on down. Put us down for 3. 2 adults and 1 child. We'll prolly convoy with John and Peggy. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,310 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,310 | Sweet, your GreenMachine, you, and your guest are accounted for.
NDKid, too bad you can't make it, maybe next time.
Carl, will you be arriving solo and will you be bringing your truck?
Bread
I'll be driving my truck and one other person.
Carl
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1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 269 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 269 | Now worries Hambone, there will be other events to attend in the future. I'll see you at the Homecoming.
Mike,
Would you need a high chair or a booster for your child and what kind of truck will you be arriving in?
Carl,
If I am not mistaken, you have a '51?
Edit reason -
(Excuse the brain fart... if the name says 52 then it might be a 52.)
Last edited by Bread; 03/26/2014 11:14 PM.
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 568 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 568 | Bread, just the pick-up. And my Daughter can sit in a regular chair. Good thinking. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 55 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 55 | Bread: Disregard my last note to you.
Count me in, +1. Working hard to get the wife to join me. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 78 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 78 | I'm in but will be driving a boring vehicle. The 41' will hopefully be in paint by the 19th.... I'll bring my son and see y'all there. 1 vehicle, 2 stovebolters.... | | | | | Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 269 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 269 | Jim,
Good to hear that you and your son are coming. See you then. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,310 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,310 | Now worries Hambone, there will be other events to attend in the future. I'll see you at the Homecoming.
Mike,
Would you need a high chair or a booster for your child and what kind of truck will you be arriving in?
Carl,
If I am not mistaken, you have a '51?
Edit reason -
(Excuse the brain fart... if the name says 52 then it might be a 52.) The only year that i don't have is a 51. I drive a 50 and I am working on a 49 and a 52. (Man, I have a serious problem!) Carl
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 793 Bondo Artiste | | Bondo Artiste Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 793 | Carl, you sound like my kind of friend.
~ Phillip
1949 GMC Suburban - 10 year project
1952 Pontiac Chieftain Convertible straight 8 hydramatic
1945 GMC half ton truck - Driver- Sold 9-15-25
1946 Chevy COE - SOLD 1-5-26 BUH BYE CHEVY!
1959 GMC Half ton long bed NAPCO
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,310 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,310 | Carl, you sound like my kind of friend. Why, do you have a 51 for sale?
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 793 Bondo Artiste | | Bondo Artiste Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 793 | No but I like the multiple year ownership.
~ Phillip
1949 GMC Suburban - 10 year project
1952 Pontiac Chieftain Convertible straight 8 hydramatic
1945 GMC half ton truck - Driver- Sold 9-15-25
1946 Chevy COE - SOLD 1-5-26 BUH BYE CHEVY!
1959 GMC Half ton long bed NAPCO
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,026 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,026 | I'm in! Got my travel dates mixed up. Two adults, planning on driving my truck.
Robert C. If it's true what they say, "You learn from your mistakes," I'm a Genius in the making. 1950 3600 | | | | | Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 55 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 55 | Carl....don't do it!  | | | | | Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 269 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 269 | mobileortho,
I am glad that you will be able to make it. We'll see you there. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,418 ODSS Lawman | | ODSS Lawman Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,418 | Bread,
Just curious, how many folks are you expecting?
SWEET Sergeant At Arms: Old Dominion Stovebolt Society BUNS?!?!?!Where we're going, we don't need no buns.....1950 GMC 450 1951 Chevy 1/2-TonThe GreenMachineIn the Stovebolt Gallery | | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,091 Authorized Pest | | Authorized Pest Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,091 | Sweet,
Check the first post -- I think he's keeping track up there. May not be totally up-to-date but I'm sure he'll keep it updated!
Peg
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804"Charlie" - The Stovebolt FlagshipIn the Gallery"Success comes in 'cans' ..." | | | | | Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 269 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 269 | SWEET, That is a good question. At first I was thinking that it was going to be a small gathering but we are currently at 19 and that's a good thing. I really wasn't expecting a certain number of people but I did reserve enough room for about 20 guests. Come Monday, I am to turn in a number of guest that are coming and when it's about a week out, a more solidified count. I might be thinking too much into this but I was looking at recognizing some guest in a few categories like farthest traveled, oldest/youngest truck (doesn't need to be present), and (open to suggestions?).... I also was reading up on an old event and someone suggested names tapes. Even though you all up north know each other but it will help is down here put a face to the name. I'm open to any advise and suggestions. . Thanks Peggy you are right, I have been keeping up with the guest list with the first post. I'll bring it down so all can see the current list. If I am wrong with any info listed, please send in the corrections and I'll adjust the list. Attendees:
John and Peggy - HQ Mechanicsville, Maryland
SWEET +1 - Fredericksburg, VA
Carl +1 - Virginia
Mike +2 - Mechanicsville, Maryland
52Mark +1 - Virginia Beach, VA
Jim +1 - Yorktown, VA
Robert +1 - Yorktown, VA
Rob +P - Virginia Beach, VA
BearsFan315 - Southeastern , VA
Cosmo - C'ville,VA,USA, Earth
Mario (Bread) +3 - Virginia Beach, VA
Total = 22 guest and 11 parking spaces required
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Check for details, map, times in this post.
Last edited by Bread; 04/18/2014 4:47 PM.
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 568 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 568 | Hey Mario, We'll be in our modern vehicle. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,026 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,026 | I see the location but didn't notice a time. Did I miss something?
Robert C. If it's true what they say, "You learn from your mistakes," I'm a Genius in the making. 1950 3600 | | | | | Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 269 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 269 | Mobileortho,
It will be from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm | | | | | Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 11 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 11 | Mario -
Thanks for the invite! Why don't you pencil me in as a strong maybe - but don't use me to hold a reservation.
My truck hasn't been on the road since 2009, but I've finally got some money in my pocket and am looking for local shops to help me bring it back to my life, having fully expensed the breadth of my automotive knowledge (depressingly little).
It'll probably just be me unless I can convince one of my girls to come with.
Rob | | | | | Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 269 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 269 | Rob,
I'll put you down for one and a "P." Your don't have to bring your truck, come as a you are. My truck will be absent as well.
If there is anything I can do to help with your truck, I'll be more than willing to give a hand; you just got a let me know. I don't know much of anything but a little of something.
Attendees:
John and Peggy - HQ Mechanicsville, Maryland
SWEET +1 - Fredericksburg, VA
Carl +1 - Virginia
Mike +2 - Mechanicsville, Maryland
52Mark +1 - Virginia Beach, VA
Jim +1 - Yorktown, VA
Robert +1 - Yorktown, VA
Rob +P - Virginia Beach, VA
BearsFan315 - Southeastern , VA
Cosmo - C'ville,VA,USA, Earth
Mario (Bread) +3 - Virginia Beach, VA
Total = 22 guest and 11 parking spaces required
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Last edited by Bread; 04/18/2014 4:48 PM.
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 269 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 269 | All, I will need for you all to weigh in on what group menu you all would like to go with. Group Menu Speak up and vote; silence is consent. .
Last edited by Bread; 04/09/2014 1:35 AM.
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,091 Authorized Pest | | Authorized Pest Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,091 | The link didn't work but I back-tracked to the spot. Oh man ... look at this: Freemason Abbey has a traditional American menu which is reasonably priced featuring fresh lobster, pasta, fish, seafood, choice prime rib, sandwiches, salads and light entrees, as well as a full bar to compliment your dining pleasure.
Some of our signature items are: our award winning she crab soup, homemade artichoke dip and crab dip. Our Seafood Fantasia, Filet Mignon, and broiled Seafood Platter are some of our most popular entrees.
In addition to our regular menu, our chef's proudly create nightly chef additions to showcase their skills. Our varied menu has something for everyone!
We accept MC, VISA, AMEX, and DISCOVER.
We do not accept personal checks.I just had lunch and am full ... but this write-up (and you should see the pictures) is making me hungry!  Let's try this link. Then Bread, let us know what we need to tell you (lunch, dinner, etc.). Man I'm bringing a "doggie cooler" to bring some stuff home!! We don't get good seafood around these parts (which is odd). Peg
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804"Charlie" - The Stovebolt FlagshipIn the Gallery"Success comes in 'cans' ..." | | | | | Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 269 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 269 | Mrs. Peggy, I would like to thank you for your help with better articulating the menu. I was in a rush this morning so that is me at my rawest. I fixed the hyper link for the group menu so that everyone can look at them. With the lunch group menu, the prices are a little cheaper than just ordering from the regular menu. It also helps the kitchen prepare and serve the orders faster. What I need from all the guest to do is give their choice of group menu one or two.  I should of started this in the beginning. The menu with the most votes will be the menu we'll order from. Thank you all for the support in bringing this gathering together. Bread .
Last edited by Bread; 04/12/2014 4:49 AM.
| | | | | Joined: May 2012 Posts: 256 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2012 Posts: 256 | I may be able to make it, not sure yet at this time... kids are on spring break, and will have to pick them up on fri, sat, sun. that is to be determined. The Freemason Abbey is a great restaurant, old Church Converted over. Good Food Also, great sandwiches !! Plus only a few miles from me
1929 Chevrolet AC International - 4 Door1930 Chevrolet AD Universal - Canopy Express TruckLove the Antique Chevrolet's from 1928-1932
The Beauty, Simplicity, History, and the Stories they Tell[/font] - - In the Stovebolt Gallery-- In the Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,091 Authorized Pest | | Authorized Pest Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,091 | Bread,
As you can see from the majority of responses ... these guys don't respond! You go ahead and pick. These are Stovebolters ... they know how to roll with the rotten tire. Oh, not that the food would be rotten ...
Even me. It all looks yummy.
Peg
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804"Charlie" - The Stovebolt FlagshipIn the Gallery"Success comes in 'cans' ..." | | | | | Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 269 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 269 | BearFan315, You are accounted for but you are not required to attend. We'll save a seat for you, if you can make it, great, if you can't then there is always another time. Mrs. Peg, Thanks for the input, I'll send in the choice of group menu 1. Bread Attendees:
John and Peggy - HQ Mechanicsville, Maryland
SWEET +1 - Fredericksburg, VA
Carl +1 - Virginia
Mike +2 - Mechanicsville, Maryland
52Mark +1 - Virginia Beach, VA
Jim +1 - Yorktown, VA
Robert +1 - Yorktown, VA
Rob +P - Virginia Beach, VA
BearsFan315 - Southeastern , VA
Cosmo - C'ville,VA,USA, Earth
Mario (Bread) +3 - Virginia Beach, VA
Total = 22 guest and 11 parking spaces required
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Last edited by Bread; 04/18/2014 4:48 PM.
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,091 Authorized Pest | | Authorized Pest Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,091 | That looks like a nice crowd!
I'll be ready for a French Dip!!
Peg
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804"Charlie" - The Stovebolt FlagshipIn the Gallery"Success comes in 'cans' ..." | | | | | Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 568 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 568 | Hey Bread, Group 1 is fine with me. But my Wife is leaning towards a salad and my Daughter will probably do the childrens menu. Hope thats OK? We are looking forward to meeting everyone. | | |
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