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Hello, all -

I've never been to the Tri-state show. Can anyone tell me about the camping option there? I'd be driving my daily driver and sleeping in a plain old tent.

Any thoughts or input?

Thanks!

Chris

Excellent plan, we'll see you there!

Grigg

As far as I know, they don't charge for tent camping at the show, only campers. Plenty of space to pitch a tent. Always a couple around Camp Stovebolt.

Sweet! Thanks for the reports!

ive camped at camp stovebolt in southbend. it was a great time, even in the rain

"it was a great time". Are we talking about the same Southbend, with the rain and the cold and the wind, the one where we had to tie your tent between the back of the motor home and a chain link fence to keep you from floating away? That Southbend?
Thats a positive attitude for ya!

bill, its the only southbend i know of. its the only southbend ive been to and yes it was a great time, at least for me. i didnt get stuck

Yea, it was fun. We always seem to make the best of it.
We had a pretty rainy Winchester a few years ago but we still had fun then too.

I'm disappionted I won't be able to hang out with you guys for that weekend. I will be at a bluegrass music festival the entire week and that weekend. Fortunately, it's not too far from Winchester. So, I will get over there at some point to meet up with you....maybe for a beverage of our choosing!

Victor

I guess it's time to get a headcount for Winchester. And also start the planning for "The Formal Ball". I plan on being there around noontime on Thursday the 26th. I have no idea about meals. Hopefully someone has some ideas. As long as nobody gets it, I'll assume the spot at the pole with "The Lifeboat". Hopefully John has some thoughts on this and Billy can chime in some ideas. I can prolly bring my big grill instaed of my little Weber on the back of one of my trucks. I hope to have a second driver to bring my camper while I bring my truck.

Mike, if you get there noon, you should have no problem staking claim on camp Stovebolt. I am bumming now that I won't be there but will really be hatin when you guys are getting setup for a great weekend.
Rumor has it that Sr is coming out of retirement and will be "in training" again this year.

Good deal, we won't let you down. Josh is coming and will be bringing "The Lifeboat". I'll haul Dempsey.

So you gut the life boat, Josh sold his camper, right? Is Pat going? Maybe no "U" this year??
If you all still want me to put an order on with the meat man, let me know.

We'll leave that up to John, he's gonna be in charge this year.

Stovebolt Up Roache! I nominate you the interim Camp Commandant! You are in charge.

If nominated, I will not run. If elected, I will not serve.

I second the motion to name Mike Roache "Interim Acting Camp Commandant!

Accepted! Make contact with your FIL for the meat. And how about the Stovebolt flag to fly.

Gents,
Unless something changes, I'll be in Alabama the 26th-29th. I hate to miss the event... Now I know how Billy feels.

George

darn George, The one and only time you may get to witness me have any type of honorable authority. You will be sorely missed.

I plan to be there Thursday and most of Friday. Then return Saturday mid day, probably leave that night.

Also plan to bring ice cream maker and make a batch or two.

Grigg

Awesome Grigg, other than electric, do you need anything else? Maybe I can supply the ice.

Electric? He don't need no stinkin lectric!
Maybe a little diesel fuel (keep Hambone and his gas can away).

Man, missing the show is bad enough but missing Griggs homemade ice cream really hurts!

Hey ODSS members, I plan to arrive Friday in time for ATHS chow, stay overnight, and return home Saturday. I plan to drive my '48 Chevrolet 3100 with the boys (John, age 13, Matthew, age 12) and visit the '52 'Burb project south of Winchester (116 Chiefton Pl). Any ODSS member want to make a side trip and check out the restorer's work/shop facilities, are welcome. Pray for nice weather, safe journeys, and outstanding fellowship. Thanks. V/R, Nick Cavallaro, Bel Air, MD

Whoops, Shoulda known better. Very cool!

Not sure where I put the gas in that thing. Lots of options.

If the ice cream has a hint of ethanol taste to it, Hambone be your man.

Whoops!!! Wrong hole!!

Nick

I would be interested in the side trip, I am sure there are others as well. Looking forward to it.

My plan is to come up Sat. mid day and then stay over 'till Sunday am.

Sweet, Good. Since Phil plans to arrive Sat, we shall go after that. Why? You and I both know he has an interest too. V/R, Nick

Gents,

I am still on track to join. Looks like driving up Friday AM. I think John mentioned the SMD road circus might be leaving Thursday. In case someone is driving Friday, let me know.

Bone, I'm planning on Friday. Coming through FB to get there?

I could be talked into going Friday with you guys.

I planned on the fredricksburg route. I would like company.

Your not leaving with us on Thursday John?

Well, I have never been to this show, so I am looking forward to seeing it.
I am planning on gong up Fri and staying Fri and Sat.
I would be interested in Nick's side trip (on Sat?).

Is Mike B attending? I have an engine dolly to return to him.

Is there a phone list for ODSS?

If so i need to get my cell phone on it.

Alec

Alec, Good - side trip participant. Phil is restoring a GMC 'Burb and is arriving Sat P.M. We shall wait on him prior to embarking just a tad south of Winchester (116 Cheifton Pl). No worries on having phone #'s. Why? Registration folks will clue you in where ODSS members are located. Be safe and pray for nice weather. V/R, Nick

Alec,

We camp out in the southern camping lot. Turn into the southern most entrance to the show grounds and our circus is usually near the 3rd streetpole from Rt. 11. The campers are usually in "U" formation with tents around. Likely a truck with its hood up is there and a few of us under it....

Look for a beer, with Sweet under it!