Originally Posted by bobj49f2

I thinking about holding 2013 at my place so the Canadian and upper midwestenerns could attend but if you guys want to hold one that's fine. Maybe I'd try to make it with the panel this time. I have the mountain part handled after 421.

Originally Posted by 51PanelMan

We can work Truckstock our way to the West. Since it was in the East, it can move to the Midwest, then the West. If this continues, then everyone would know that Truckstock will be in their region every three years. That's how most national car clubs do it.

Originally Posted by ibuzzard

Put it together,Badger.Not sure that the half dozen or so members who would come to such a gathering,warrants us asking anyone for sponsorship money,though.Us locals could certainly pony up a bit extra to show hospitality to any guests from afar though.The group campsite is not expensive, and will usually accommodate at least a dozen people,I think.I live real close,could hook us up with some good food,my treat.

Only remember,Ford truck owners drive their trucks,not trailering them like C***y owners and - dare I say it - Hardly Able,Son owners!LOL

Originally Posted by badger_hound

Why not have the best of both worlds? We could have regional meetings in all areas every year, then maybe a national meeting every 4th year...

After all, don't we need MORE excuses to get together in person?!



I'm on it!

Originally Posted by ibuzzard

LOL! Slow down Tiger,Baby steps First.Good idea having a local get together here, as a start,methinks.I would never travel far to sweat while camping.Nice and cool under these tall trees, even in the warmest months.

Now you've got a winter project to work on.

Originally Posted by 51PanelMan

Not sure if I trust my 52 to make it over the summit on highway 17. I'm afraid that neither the engine, nor the brakes, or both, may not be able to handle the climb and descend. However, I'm just a sissy when it comes to driving the Panel anywhere on land where it's not flat.

Originally Posted by 51PanelMan

It gets a bit sketchy going through Mt. Madonna park.

Originally Posted by bobj49f2

You don't know mountain driving until you experience the 3 minute drive up and the 30 minute drive down over Pine Mountain KY in a F-2 with a stock drive train. After that I think I can handle anything. Those were the scariest minutes I've spent driving in my life. On the way down I had the choice of either driving into the moutain side or going over the with at least a 300 foot drop. When we finally made it to the bottom I pulled to the side and just stood there looking at the F-2 for about 15 minutes, saying absolutely nothing.

Originally Posted by ibuzzard

I'd have put on TWO pairs of Depends.... if I could only remember where I left them.

Originally Posted by raytasch

FWIW, Ross and I were behind Bob in my F-350. But I am used to driving these type roads, learned at an early age. BTW, I came most of the way down in and out of third gear