The Stovebolt Site Forums The Side Lot Old Dominion Stovebolt Society (MD, VA, West VA, DC, DE and PA) Coming out of the county

Fellas,
I think it is time for my "officially completed" (because I said) half-heart to see the world - or at least leave St Mary's county. I have kept her close for 6 years now and I don't want any accusations that she is a SMIB (St Mary's inbred). I have finished with some final cosmetic items and tuned/renewed much of the ignition bits and she has made it around the county without much trouble over the last weekend. Goes and stops, turns all tested an passed. I would like to get 60 miles out and 60 miles back to gain some confidence. Talked with Sweet some and I am proposing to drive to Dahlgren VA where I am hopeful that a VA strike package will join and then all proceed somewhere for chow, refreshment and story telling before departing back over the bridge to MD. This weekend (aug 3 or 4) presents itself as an opportunity (at least for me). Can I spark some interest from the brothers? Or at least have a rescue trailer ready in case all hell breaks loose. By the way - Did I say that I would buy the beer.

HB,

If it helps, I am just to the point where my inner voice has stopped balking at SWEET's outer voice telling me to "trust your truck." With COSMO's Saginaw installed, I finally feel like I can make a journey of 30 or so and see how it goes.

Would LOVE to do Dahlgren, but this weekend, we're taking a family VA-CA to the northern neck for some fishing and fun (Sam is on leave from the Academy this month).

If I miss this run, I hope you do another and we can repeat the experience. I live about 25 minutes from Dahlgren.

Best of luck,

Jim

I'm in ... tentatively. Have to figure a way out of a previous commitment for Saturday afternoon, and I need to get issued a liberty card from the SgtMaj, but I need to do the same thing with a certain '60's vintage truck of mine

Sunday works best for me. Perhaps a trip to Fairview Beach!

John,

How does Sunday work for you?

No go for Team Pierce. Get your VA stripes this weekend then we need to get another Devils Backbone run going very, very, very soon.

Sunday would be better for me, too. Go early and meet for brunch down there?

Sounds like Sunday it is. Sweet can you make it for a morning/midday fetch? Put another 30 miles on the truck today. I think I am ready.

From the desk of the Sergeant-at-arms:

This is a very important event. I am honored that Brother Hambone has chosen the Old Dominion as his destination for his maiden voyage. For those who have restored a truck, you only get one first run! That run should have Doug grinning from ear to ear!

Here is the tentative plan, I plan to meet Doug and his escort at the base of the Nice bridge, Virginia side at around 11:30ish on Sunday. We will then convoy an additional 15 miles to Fairview Beach for a celebration of Doug's hard work.

Meeting point is on the right side coming FROM Maryland, left side of the bridge if you're already in Va. The more the merrier!!

Wish i could join in the celebration, planned a surprise B-day for the wife. Good luck and i can't wait to join the group for a drive! Can't wait to see pictures.

ndkid -- Winchester is coming up ...

Hambone ... What time will you be here? What time are you planning to depart Schloss Freundschafts Wald?? Charlie is back on its wheels ... Still needs a final bleeding, though.

That is excellent news Brother Milliman!

The GreenMachine is ready for a great run tomorrow!

Doug,

Sorry I can't make it this time...I'll be eating hard shell crabs with the family!

Have a safe fun drive

Mike B

Sweet, John and I push at 1030. We will see you in VA at 1130. Maybe Ms. Peggy will be talked into riding along.

Hope you guys have fun. Looks like a beautiful day for a cruise.

Billy, you're darn skippy about that -- dawn has broken magnificently here at HQ. I'd sing but our grandson is still asleep ...

Amen to that! There is a buzz in the garage this morning. I plan to make it to the meeting point a little early in hopes of a good photo op of you guys on the bridge.

sweet, you need to post those pictures for the rest of us that want to be there, but can't support in person! Can't wait to see them!

I am actually coming along! I've had a morning of screaming kids and parents; spilled goo, etc. I believe I need a get-away.

AND I heard Hambone said there'd be some "story telling," so I'm bringing my pen and notepad!

I believe I heard the sound of that 60's truck in the drive.

Neat.
Peg

I just got back from Burtonsville, it was a nice cruise but probably not as good a time as you all are having. Looking forward to seeing the pictures and hearing the stories.

Report to follow: Departed HQ at 1023 as flight of two, three embarked. Weather perfect, temp perfect, wind out of the south west. Charlie in the lead at 48-50 MPH. 1113, 40 miles later over the 301 bridge and picked up Sweet at the Sheetz. 13 MPG after taking 3 gallons to fill. As three ship off to Fairview beach for eats and company. Leisurely lunch, pictures and then off again through the country roads of VA. Sweet departed to the west. As two ship Charlie lead back to MD and HQ. Total of 100-120 miles. The 1/2 Bone made it without much trouble. Heard some new noises that may have been diagnosed to a rear axle (bearing) or a tire that needs balancing. With the truck in the garage, I have some time to research those items, before I move ahead. Thanks to John, Peggy and Sweet for the convoy assist. They gave me the confidence required to get out of the county and across state lines and I think we all enjoyed the trucks and weather.

What a great afternoon. Met up with the guest of honor and his convoy. Went down a nice twisty road to Fairview Beach. After a great lunch and a few frosties, we enjoyed the afternoon! Thanks Doug for a great lunch!

It was a great day to be a bolter!

I am jealous of you all, sounds like a blast. When I grow up I want to have a "little" truck to cruise the country side like you guys!
Glad you made the most of an unbelievably beautiful day.

We just got back in. I'm going to upload what I got. Probably be 20 minutes, half hour.

It was a fabulous day -- the trucks all ran great (one fresh out of depot rebuild, the other out of I-level maintenance), the weather was unbelievable perfect, the countryside was breathtaking and the company superb. As Sweet said, a great day to be a Stovebolter. We all agreed that the only thing keeping this from being a perfect day was the absence of our brothers.

Stand by for pics ...

I'm sorry to have missed it. Dempsey and I got off the 2 yard load of mulch and got the trees and the beds weeded and mulched. Helped my brother do a few chores at his joint next door. Carey made a great meal with corn on the cob straight from the parents garden. Then I entertained with a twilight fireworks show.

Mike -- Sounds like you had a great day as well. We all saw the photo while we were waiting for lunch.

Here's a few photos and a video to give you an idea.

Just a great day. Just the kind of simple, unwinding cruise we all needed, I think.

Thanks Chris and Doug -- what a good time. Peggy will chime in for herself, I'm sure

John

Nice job gentleman!

Sweet? What, no video? You are the video king. What's up.

Aw man...... one of these days I hope to be able to join you guys! Looks like lots of fun. I think "Ernest" could've made it to Fairview- about 75 miles from home I think. I'll start keeping an eye on this site for future events.

Sorry Billy,

The road leading to the destination was a twisty two lane road. Videos are hard to take there!

I'll get some at Tri-State I hope.

If you click out of the slide show and into the directory, there is a video there

Hambone and Sweet flyby

Very nice!

love the sound of the engines on the "fly by"! making me want to drive mine sooner. too bad it is in pieces right now