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Old Nov 18, 2007 | 01:29 PM
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So far it has been reduced to a east coast meet. But that doesnt mean someone on the west coast could start their thread and organize a meet for the westcoast
 
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Old Nov 18, 2007 | 09:54 PM
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Hopefully in spring while it's still nice and cool
 
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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 04:13 AM
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Alright boys, let's do this.

It seems like Gatlinburg, so when do you guys want to meet?

NOW is a hell of a time because of the fall leaves..
 
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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 06:32 AM
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Personally I can't do now...TT is tucked away in the barn...I guess wifey and I could get a chalet...hmmm....that'd be fun...

But seriously...Spring would be tough to coordinate all the varied spring break times for families...

Looks like Summer would be the best option?...I know you hate the heat George (as do I)...but from a coordination standpoint...I think Summer would be the best turn out...

July 4th is on a Friday this year...perhaps that week...then folks wouldn't need a full week vacation?...just a thought...

But I really think summer will garner the most shows...but that's just my opinion...

BTW...I LOVE the SMOKIES!!!

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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 07:08 AM
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July 4th is on a Friday this year...perhaps that week...then folks wouldn't need a full week vacation?...just a thought...
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Are you out of your mind??? That would almost as bad as going to Myrtle Beach for the 4th... we'd be lucky to find any available hotels, motels or CGs with vacancies. It's a redneck paradise that time of the year (no derogatroy intent, I consider myself a redneck). Plus, although, some people would not have to take additional vaction time (read: I don't get paid holidays), the additional costs of traveling (gas, accomodations) would increase the cost of the meet (read: I'm a freaking tightwad).

We'll proably go on vacation a week or two after the 4th. So my vote is for early spring (apr/may) or late summer (sometime before school starts).
 
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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 08:09 AM
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Are you out of your mind??? That would almost as bad as going to Myrtle Beach for the 4th... we'd be lucky to find any available hotels, motels or CGs with vacancies. It's a redneck paradise that time of the year (no derogatroy intent, I consider myself a redneck). Plus, although, some people would not have to take additional vaction time (read: I don't get paid holidays), the additional costs of traveling (gas, accomodations) would increase the cost of the meet (read: I'm a freaking tightwad).

We'll proably go on vacation a week or two after the 4th. So my vote is for early spring (apr/may) or late summer (sometime before school starts).
If they consider it redneck paradise around that time, then i am game in going for sure!
 
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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 10:31 AM
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Are you out of your mind???


Agreed...bad week to plan a get together...we normally book things 6 months out...so we get a jump on the other fellow rednecks! (I've been called a redneck with money!)

I still think trying to coordinate all the varying spring break times would be hard...so I'd think late summer before school starts is a good plan...
 
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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 10:48 AM
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What if it is in august? Cause in the summer ill have work everyday, except sun.
 
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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 10:50 AM
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another vote here for late summer. I think that would be the easiest time to do this
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Here in the south, it's always be traditional for everyone to take the 4th of July for vacation - it spawns form all of the cotton mills shutting down for that week. Most workers got little, if any, vacations days, so this became the only week of the year to take a 'real' vacation. Though most of the cotton mills have packed up and moved south of the border - old habits are hard to break.

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Originally Posted by guiri
Alright boys, let's do this.

It seems like Gatlinburg, so when do you guys want to meet?

NOW is a hell of a time because of the fall leaves..
I dont know george denver is gaining speed just saying
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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by weekendwarriorfsw32
I dont know george denver is gaining speed just saying
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Well I think this post was actually superceded by the East Coast one...(poll # 1,000,000,000,001 or something like that)


just saying! LOL
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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 11:13 AM
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I know iam just stirring the pot a little
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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 11:22 AM
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iam just stirring the pot a little
me too!
 
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