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| | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,424 ODSS President | | ODSS President Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,424 | From the desk of your ODSS president...
The time is NOW to commit to the upcoming Diesel Confab to be held in Rockbridge Baths, Virginia July 6-8.
Had a good conversation with Grigg and he has us pencilled in for the following activities:
-Truck and trailor/RV Parking and Road Safety
-Meals preparation. I believe GII (Grigg's Dad, of course) will head up this operation and could use extensive help in prep and distribution.
At your earliest possible ability to commit please respond to Grigg via email (preferred) so that he can best formulate a head count for help and meal planning.
Many hands make light work
Thanks,
Cosmo.
~ Cosmo
1949 Chevy Half Ton
Rocinante, like Don Quixote, he is awkward, past his prime, and engaged in a task beyond his capacities.
"...my good horse Rocinante, mine eternal and inseparable companion in all my journeys and courses." ...Don Quixote, Cervantes
"If you come to a fork in the road, take it."...Yogi Berra
"Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength." ...Eric Hoffer
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Last edited by John Milliman; 04/28/2012 1:44 PM.
~ 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: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,399 Camp Commandant | | Camp Commandant Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,399 | Grigg, Do you have a nice relatively flat spot picked out for the Stovebolt Command Vehicle? I think John and I, your professional traffic and parking control and food dispencing experts, are thinking about coming down on Thursday afternoon/evening. Actually, we haven't discussed a departure day or time yet, but I think there will be lots to do so early is better.
What do you think John?
How about the rest of the ODSS? Who else is going? We need to give Brother Grigg a lot of support for this huge event.
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,424 ODSS President | | ODSS President Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,424 | Brothers,
I am submitting my applications to the traffic safety and food prep/dispensing group. I hope there is still work for me, even part-time.
I'll be looking to be there Thursday afternoon/evening myself.
Regards,
Brother Cosmo
~ Cosmo
1949 Chevy Half Ton
Rocinante, like Don Quixote, he is awkward, past his prime, and engaged in a task beyond his capacities.
"...my good horse Rocinante, mine eternal and inseparable companion in all my journeys and courses." ...Don Quixote, Cervantes
"If you come to a fork in the road, take it."...Yogi Berra
"Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength." ...Eric Hoffer
| | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,723 24601 | | 24601 Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,723 | Peg here ... John can't go. ONLY KIDDING!  He'll chime in here after a while. We are hours away from Mom's departure. Packing up her vehicle now. 6 a.m. they will head back to Maine. So ... John's response is only delayed. Peg
~ 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: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 | Grigg, Do you have a nice relatively flat spot picked out for the Stovebolt Command Vehicle? ... I do, we'll probably line all the campers up in the driveway perpendicular to the house and spaced as tight as we can comfortably get them. The far end of the driveway is close to level, gets worse closer to the garage. I get Wednesday off work and will take Thursday and Friday off as well. The Advance Prep Team is welcome and encouraged to show up whenever you like. Thanks, Grigg | | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,723 24601 | | 24601 Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,723 | Grigg, How many attendees are you expecting? Any guess as to how many RVs will show up? Trucks? Trucks with trailers? Just trying to get started on the planning estimate  John
~ 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: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 | The past two years (in Canada and Ohio) have had about 20 couple trucks, about 100 folks, and a hand full of RV's. This year I'm still waiting on RSVP's and probably will be until a week or so before. Even with that info the number of local spectators for the day is unknown. Think I've done a pretty good job putting the word out this year not only to the regular attendees but the online diesel conversion community and local folks too. I expect a better turnout than in the past, how much better we'll know on July 8th. Meals we need to handle are: Friday supper through Sunday breakfast with exception of Saturday lunch provided by a local (and exceptionally tasty) BBQ place http://beameupbbq.com/ Scottie will bring a trailer and sell sandwiches and chips, that takes us off the hook for lunch. Tentative meal ideas Friday supper: grilled burgers and wieners Saturday breakfast: bacon eggs sausage, hot cakes, grits... normal breakfast fixings Saturday supper: ? Sunday breakfast: huevos rancheros; Dad's breakfast specialty Equipment for meal prep (probably in my garage) a 6' wide commercial gas stove with 6 burners, 2 ovens, and a 2' square griddle. Three burner gas grill, a fridge/freezer, and in the shop a large double sink. Just got the OK to use the field across the road for parking, wide gate right at the corner and pretty level, will handle RV's too if needed. So far everything is coming together nicely! Grigg | | | | | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,399 Camp Commandant | | Camp Commandant Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,399 | Grigg, How many attendees are you expecting? Any guess as to how many RVs will show up? Trucks? Trucks with trailers? Just trying to get started on the planning estimate John John, I know what you were thinking........ CAMPER DON!!! | | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,424 ODSS President | | ODSS President Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,424 | Billy and all y'all, do you mean...
CAMPER DON Don (honorific), a Spanish, Portuguese,Italian, and Filipino title, given as a mark of respect
or...
CAMPER DON Don, a crime boss
Billy, please clarify.
with greatest respect,
el presidente,
Cosmo
~ Cosmo
1949 Chevy Half Ton
Rocinante, like Don Quixote, he is awkward, past his prime, and engaged in a task beyond his capacities.
"...my good horse Rocinante, mine eternal and inseparable companion in all my journeys and courses." ...Don Quixote, Cervantes
"If you come to a fork in the road, take it."...Yogi Berra
"Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength." ...Eric Hoffer
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,399 Camp Commandant | | Camp Commandant Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,399 | Sorry about that El Pres.
I guess that is a little inside humor between my traffic and parking control sensei and I.
When we stood on the gate at the '06 convention in B-more, we had the pleasure or working with a guy named Don whos job it was to park the campers. I guess you can see where I am going. We all had those cheapy little radios and when a RV came in we would hollar to CAMPER DON.
I talked to Grigg this evening and he spoke to John last night. Sounds like all the gears are moving forward in preparation for the big event.
I am already looking forward to my first Diesel Confab. | | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,723 24601 | | 24601 Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,723 | CAMPER DON!!!! CLASS A IN BOUND, LANE 2!!
We could use a man like him ...
Cheapie radios???!!!!!???? :mad:
~ 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: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,399 Camp Commandant | | Camp Commandant Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,399 | We were using those little cheapies in B-more. I wasn't talking about the FF radios, sheeeez. | | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,723 24601 | | 24601 Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,723 | Okay okay. I think I need a beer...
~ 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: Aug 2004 Posts: 242 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 242 | Rush Chair; Is this what you and Billy had in mind for those assigned to traffic control, ready access to liquid refreshment. http://www.ridingcoolers.com/home.htmJohn G
1942 G5106 1.5-ton Chevy cargo dump Gallery pageOld Dominion Stovebolt Society T/Sgt. Gott (28 years of service with the USPP) 1940 Chevy G506 4112 cargo dump 1942 Diamond T G509 969A 4 ton wrecker 1942 Ward LaFrance G116 series 2 10 ton wrecker 1944 Ward LaFrance G116 series 5 10 ton wrecker 1931 Ford AA with a WEAVER crane 1944 Sterling HC 165 tractor 1944 Autocar U7144T w/ 10 ton trailer
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,399 Camp Commandant | | Camp Commandant Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,399 | Okay okay. I think I need a beer... at 11:30 on a Monday morning!!!!....darn..... pour me one too. JG, the off road one would probably work just fine. It will be hot so we will have to stay hydrated! | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 | OK, back to business.
The show is coming up in one Month from right now.
I've made a lot of progress straightening up stuff around the place and some inside too.
A few things left to do like run power for RV's
Make 55 gallon drums into trash cans
Round up chairs, tent, and tables
Figure out and order food fixins.
Go back over the list John helped me with and realize how much more there is still to do
Grigg
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,399 Camp Commandant | | Camp Commandant Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,399 | Grigg, good job on the progress. Keeps us posted on stuff that you might need between now and then and maybe we can help out.
As of right now, John and I plan to be there mid day on Thursday. As we get a little closer and you have lots to do, maybe we can adjust the arrival time.
Last edited by Bill Marlow; 06/19/2012 10:23 AM.
| | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 | | | | | | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,399 Camp Commandant | | Camp Commandant Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,399 | So who else will attend the ConFab from the ODSS? So far it looks like, Cosmo, John M, me, Sweet and I think Grigg may be there.
Mike B you coming?
Who else? | | | | | Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 568 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 568 | I can't, camping for the 4th of July at Greys Point for family vacation June 29th thru July 8th. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,214 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,214 | Billy, I may come if I'm still unemployed, had a good interview last week, we'll see what happens. If I do go is there floor space for a bed roll in the coach or is the inn full? Mike B | | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,078 Authorized Pest | | Authorized Pest Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,078 | Grigg,
I finally finished the index page to showcase the conference. Let me know if there is anything to change.
Peg
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804"Charlie" - The Stovebolt FlagshipIn the Gallery"We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give." -- Winston Churchill | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 | Thanks Peggy that looks great!
Hambone and The Ned are also coming.
A brand new Stovebolter with AD 1/2 ton here in town is looking forward to meeting you guys.
Haven't gotten an RSVP from Sweet, is he coming for sure and when?
What about George, haven't heard from him either.
Who else is coming?
With Cosmo's help we made some more progress yesterday getting things staged and ready. Brought over some counters/cabinents for serving, a fridge, and a big tent. Also got rid of some stuff too, starting to look pretty good around here.
And yesterday evening Accacia and I took the 48 out for a spin over to the fire Dept and back and then up to Rt-11 and back. Don't think it's been started much less out of the garage in over a year, the weekend it came home form South Bend. Took me a little to get the hang of shifting again, and Accacia had a great time.
Grigg | | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,078 Authorized Pest | | Authorized Pest Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,078 | Grigg, We had a full weekend here. 11 people here on Saturday (half expected; half just popped in). 8 people on Sunday (all expected). Dave Betker was here for most of the day and got a good sampling of help around the "farm." He was a big help in getting quite a bit done. Not sure about the other ODSS fellows. I'm sure you'll hear from them as the week moves on. For some reason, things happen in bursts this time of year. Kinda like those thunderstorms we have Peg
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804"Charlie" - The Stovebolt FlagshipIn the Gallery"We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give." -- Winston Churchill | | | | | Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,418 ODSS Lawman | | ODSS Lawman Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,418 | Brother Grigg
I have respectfully submitted my RSVP for the Confab. See you next Friday!
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 2007 Posts: 456 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 456 | I hope to be there if things work out. I have to go to the V.A. hospital in Roanoke on the 5th for an appointment that may have follow-ups. I also might have to go to the west coast for a meeting.
George | | | | | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,399 Camp Commandant | | Camp Commandant Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,399 | Mike, I don't know aboutfull but it may be a little cozy. John and Sweet will be your roomies.
Come on down!
George, hope you can make it. It would be great to see you again. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 863 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 863 | Grigg, We had a full weekend here. 11 people here on Saturday (half expected; half just popped in). 8 people on Sunday (all expected). Dave Betker was here for most of the day and got a good sampling of help around the "farm." He was a big help in getting quite a bit done. Not sure about the other ODSS fellows. I'm sure you'll hear from them as the week moves on. For some reason, things happen in bursts this time of year. Kinda like those thunderstorms we have Peg Well somebody has to do the work around the place, it better be me.... | | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,214 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,214 | Grigg, Looks like I'm out...I was just reminded I have a family outing on Saturday that I can't get out of.  Have fun and take pictures to share. Mike B | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 | Will do, As I get pictures uploaded you can find them here. http://rides.webshots.com/album/582194500ZUSoNWCosmo, Accacia, and I are going clubbing his evening in preparation for the show, Sam's clubbing... Time is getting short! Grigg | | | | | Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 320 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 320 | Does the ODSS plan on convoying to the confab? | | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,723 24601 | | 24601 Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,723 | Good morning Ned -- Hope you survived the big blow!
I think we're mostly coming from different parts of the map. Depending on what Sweet's plans are, I might pick him up on my way. Other than that, I don't think any of our paths converge until we get on I-81.
I think most of us (well, Billy, Hambone and I) are leaving Thursday Morning for a Thursday Noon arrival. I'm taking 301 south to Fredericksburg and then finding my way across from there (Sweet has a good route we usually take). You're more than welcome to convoy with us if you like. Or if you want to go around the topside, Billy usually takes the I-70 to I-81 route.
~ 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 2008 Posts: 320 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 320 | Unfortunately I won't be able to leave Thurs., So I'll see you there. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,418 ODSS Lawman | | ODSS Lawman Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,418 | Thanks for the offer to drive John, but I am planning to head over Friday morning.
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: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 | Anyone have a decent sized generator?
We've been out of power from Friday night at 9:00 and it might be a while before we get it back.
We'll have a confab for sure but being able to run the well pump will make it go a lot smoother.
Lets just hope we get power in the next couple days.
Took the fridge full of food in to work where they do have power so no worrys about that for now.
Grigg | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 | Scratch that.
We have power!!!
Grigg | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 | | | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,723 24601 | | 24601 Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,723 | Heeeey, nice sofa off to the side, there 
~ 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) | | |
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