The Stovebolt Site Forums The Side Lot Old Dominion Stovebolt Society (MD, VA, West VA, DC, DE and PA) Homecoming wrap up 2019

We will never forget Friendship Forest and the first 11 Homecomings but the location of the 12th was just as spectacular. So many things to mention as I reflect on the weekend so I will likely come back to this later. First and foremost, many thanks to Grigg and Cindy and Grigg and Accacia for hosting this very special event. The venue was top notch, the hospitality was superb, the food...I could go on and on. It is so cool that all of us come together form far and wide to share in our love for our Stovebolts and have such a wonderful time as a group. I don't know about anyone else but my tent isn't even dry and I am already thinking about next year.
Our weekend potog ( the one and only (Amtracjoe) will have pictures up soon and I can't wait to see them.
Thanks to all for coming and for all that pitched in to make the weekend fantastic!

Camp Commandant
Billy Marlow

Billy,

I echo your sentiment to the Grigg family. Every detail was covered and we all had an amazing time. Thanks to all the organizers, I know that is no small task. Each of us has a day job and the planning deserves a full-time night job.

Best to all, now back to work. I’ll get to the photos this week. Unless the camera bounced out of Deadwrench........Mr Schmidt confused Route 81 with the speed limit - 81.

Joe

Friendship Forrest will always bring a smile to me! lot's of memories!
I too, wish to "thank" the Mullens for a superb weekend! Also to those whom attended to keeping us well fed with the tasty morsels, Thanks! No one left hungry that's for sure!! What a relaxing weekend, one that I look forward to every year! It's been said before, but where can you get 30+ men and women from all over this world to come together, interact, like we were neighbors/family all of our lives? To this, I thank, Mr. and Mrs. John Milliman!
This would have never been possible with out you two!! John and Peggy, your were both missed, but in our thoughts!
Till the next time, my friends!
Jim

Joe,--- the left lane is for those who can,--- those who can't, run the right! Hammer down, nothing like a screaming turbo!

Like many of us, I was attracted to the Stovebolt website because of the wealth and generosity of information freely given to help me with my truck(s). Like many of us, I did not know what to expect when I went to my first Homecoming many years ago. On a thread in the ODSS section, the guys were bantering back and forth about this and that and I wasn't so sure that this would be my cup of tea. I finally sent John M. a PM and he replied with something like, "it's just a bunch of guys that like to work on trucks and have a few cool ones in the process. Come join us, you'll have a good time."
It was at that first Homecoming weekend that I understood the generosity I experienced on the website started from the generosity of John and Peggy. It was quit evident the beautiful nature of this couple had attracted like-minded people to this event as well. At every Homecoming since then (I did miss one), I've met and worked with just a great bunch of people all willing to freely share their knowledge and time.
The location may have changed, but the spirit of Homecoming is as strong as ever. It's a wonderful experience to see friends I met years ago that have traveled a good distance to experience Homecoming - Alvin, Jay, Tim, John, Don, and others. It's equally wonderful to meet ones that are attending their first Homecoming - traveling from MI and PA.
Guess I've said enough, except to express my gratitude to the Mullen's for opening their doors for us. This is just another expression of the generosity the flows through the Stovebolt family. Thanks to ALL who have given to make this event possible.

Anyone find my missing under trousers. Seem to have come up missing on the downhill side of crabtree falls, next to the last switch back or there abouts.
Thanks to the Mullens and to those souls that talked me down off the mountain and helped with new brakes.

Great times!

I appreciate everyone's efforts that made this fine weekend possible.

It was great to see and share experiences with some of the greatest people in the world- - - - -Stovebolters! Thanks to everyone who literally did the "heavy lifting" to make my machining demonstrations a success! Let me add to the general commentary about the Mullens- - - -they're gracious hosts and I really appreciate the effort they made to make all of us feel welcome. If anyone is into guns, target shooting, eating, and generally the same sort of friendship and fellowship, consider this an invitation to come to our place on Memorial Day weekend. This year will be #15- - - -or is it 16? I've lost count!
Jerry

Homecoming is one of those events everyone should put on their bucket list. I have been fortunate enough to have attended all of them. Each one is special and great memories were created each time.

This one was different.

When I first heard of the idea of Homecoming changing venues I was excited. Having known Grigg for a many years, I have been fortunate to spend time with his parents Grigg Jr and Cindy. I have seen myself how well the Mullen family can host a large group at their beautiful home. I knew Homecoming was in good hands. The Mullen family pulled out all the stops and went beyond to make everyone feel welcome. Many times during the weekend either Grigg or Cindy would ask me "what do you need Sweet? How can we help you?"

This shows the kind of people the Mullens are. Great wonderful people.

I want to thank everyone who was a part of Homecoming. Whether you were a Head Chef in charge of planning a meal, some one who helped clean up, or traveled around the world just to attend, thank you. For three days, I could set the pressures of life aside and spend it with a large group of very special people to me.

There's no other place that you can find such a great group of people ! I'll keep coming back. I want to thank all of the Mullens for hosting us and sharing their beautiful home ! You can change locations but it's the people that make this thing Special !

Kansas City is whole different ball game bring your wife’s and girlfriends don’t be shy it is different to a homecoming but a trip well worth the effort score 3-2 at the moment but you never know which one will be first to ten

Darn it Tim!
I may be the only one that understands most of that comment.
The Reunion is different from the Homecoming.

To be political incorrect:

,Homecoming, It's a guy thing.
The Homecoming is a wrenching, work on trucks, BBQ, drink beer, camp out and bonfire.
Then do it again the next day. Wifes are invited and will be handed wrenches.

The Reunion in KC is, bring your wife/family and enjoy a truck show and meet fellow Stovebolters
A few how to seminars and just visit. Talk quilting, crafts and kids.
Stovebolt meeting and get some KC BBQ after the meeting.
Burn out contest, Hi/Low contest, Santa and a lot more to do.

So think about attending either one of these main events.
You may get to meet the world traveller Tim.
Or the world known, John and Peggy.

Don