WagonFest Mid-Atlantic

Okay folks, I've updated the sticky. Shelter #1 has been reserved for us and approved. I'll work on address and directions but you can find information at the link below. Rules as well as a semi-useful map can be found by clicking the 'Shelter Reservation Form' link at the top of the web page.

http://warrencountyva.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=97&Itemid=507

What I need to start working on now is dinner for Saturday after the 'Fest. Current plans are to hold it in the banquet room at a local Italian restaurant. So I need a count of who's coming for sure and how many will be joining you. I also need to know how many are in for dinner. Prices are reasonable, I'm working on menu and costs now.

Park looks great and I like Italian food. So for dinner, Tom & Diane.

Tom Cummings

oldscruiser wrote:

1) Phantom 309, Nick
2) 1993 Roady-man, Jarrod
3) Flasheroo Is in based on last post (Jim)
4) DBeaSSt, Mike
5) Brokecello, Chris
6) BigBlackBeaSSt, Tim
7) Ruphraxe, Fred
8)94x2, Jon
9) old guy
10)Oldscruiser (Alan)
11) Silverfox103 (Tom C.)
12) Jeffracer, (guess who)

My wife is out of town all that week and weekend, I am in!

You know I like the park..and 1 for dinner please

Chris

1 for dinner at the Italian place.

Is there a HQ hotel? I'm trying to decide if I should pull my travel trailer behind the Roadmonster or stay in a hotel.

Seems like quite a few are staying at the Holiday Inn or Hampton in, they are both north of town and right on the same road (US522/340). I think Holiday Inn will have the best parking but it's probably the most expensive too.

I've updated the sticky thread with who is registered so far, I think. Let me know soon on dinner as I need to plan based on number of expected folks.

If you're coming and not on the sticky list, let me know!

Also we will be doing a Peoples Choice Wagon award.

Mike, please put me on the list and 1 for dinner. Thanks, Glenn

Put 2 down for supper. Any campgrounds near this park?
Roger

I'm out. My RA duty day is on Sunday, so I have to remain on campus every Sunday from 5pm-12am. No way to really come down for Saturday, drive back, be back in time, etc.

Bummer.

Turkey Run, anyone?

Mike,

My itinerary is as follows :
Saturday is the only day I can make it, so I will be there what ever time we are starting the shindig. I really need to be back in Fredericksburg no later than 7pm that evening to close up that weekend at my work.
Long story short..., count me out for the dinner.

Are we doing a cruse or drive somewhere during saturday?
I did not see it in any of the prior threads.
Then again, I've been in N.H. for the past 2 weeks in internet seclusion. : )
Again, sorry, did I miss the time for the gathering on that Sat at Lion's Park?

Thxs,

Alan

OldGuy wrote:

Put 2 down for supper. Any campgrounds near this park?
Roger

There are plenty of camp grounds around. Most of them are a bit south of town. Check the sticky thread for some web sites to help out with selection.

Alan, There may be a cruise from the park to dinner. I'm trying to figure that one out now. If so, you're welcome to join us on the cruise and head home from there if you like. Sorry you won't be able to stay for dinner.

Sorry you can't join us singroo, thanks for letting me know.

Sticky thread of attendee's should be up to date. If you're still a ? for dinner let me know.

The Wife and I are in for dinner So 2 more here

Put me in, one for dinner.

The list looks like a game of telephone, lol. Names mixed up, people dropped off. Anyway I am definitely going, so whoever's in charge please add me to the correct list; I don't want to screw it up anymore than it is.
So that's Lynol; one staying for dinner. Thank you. That is all.

Put me down for 2 dinners please!
Jim Gordon

Well good to see your going to make it Lynol. This event is getting to be a nice size get together. Looking forward to it.

Flasheroo wrote:

Put me down for 2 dinners please!
Jim Gordon

Hungry, Jim?

Might as well bring Dad,that way I know he is being well taken care of.He is 80 and getting more
forgetful everyday.His worse time of day is when he first wakes up.Getting old is tougher when
you have had cluster headaches for the last 32 years.
JG

Mike - I will be flying solo on this trip. Trying to talk my daughter into going, we will see.

Tim

Quote :

"NO alcoholic beverages, drugs, or any person under the influence of alcohol or drugs is permitted
on the property. If you suspect anyone attending your activity has been or is using such
substances, they should be asked to leave immediately. Parks and Recreation staff members have
the authority to have such people removed."

thats a bit harsh isn't it?
whats with a park and no beer? sunny day,. cars,. beer,. it all fits together,.It,s not like anybody in our wagon group ever gets drunk,. but not even a cold beer or two?
time to dust off my cassock and collar,.

jeez,.

I didn't make the rules Nick. They are what they are.

I think I've got the list updated, let me know if I missed anyone or got numbers wrong.

phantom 309 wrote:

Quote :

"NO alcoholic beverages, drugs, or any person under the influence of alcohol or drugs is permitted
on the property. If you suspect anyone attending your activity has been or is using such
substances, they should be asked to leave immediately. Parks and Recreation staff members have
the authority to have such people removed."

thats a bit harsh isn't it?
whats with a park and no beer? sunny day,. cars,. beer,. it all fits together,.It,s not like anybody in our wagon group ever gets drunk,. but not even a cold beer or two?
time to dust off my cassock and collar,.

jeez,.

Well consider yourself lucky with the new rules in effect, because up to last month, those dadgum cattle prods that they were using was leaving farking bruise marks all over me, and I think they got some type of enjoyment out of doing it as well. Dadgum sado's!

DBeaSSt wrote:

I didn't make the rules Nick. They are what they are.

I think I've got the list updated, let me know if I missed anyone or got numbers wrong.

It,s true you dodn't make the rules, but you chose this spot,.
So you can't/won't find a different spot that would allow a beer?
I sense a take it, or leave it, type of attitude here,.

Nick

Ill plan to be there. there will be two of us

phantom 309 wrote:

DBeaSSt wrote:

I didn't make the rules Nick. They are what they are.

I think I've got the list updated, let me know if I missed anyone or got numbers wrong.

It,s true you dodn't make the rules, but you chose this spot,.
So you can't/won't find a different spot that would allow a beer?
I sense a take it, or leave it, type of attitude here,.

Nick

Yes I chose the spot and yes, that's why the rules are posted for anyone to read. If you (or anyone else) choose not to come because of them, let me know.

It is nice to see that someone is reading the links!

Thanks Mike, Im Brent Gordon and will be coming from Winston Salem NC. look forward to meeting all of you. and yes, two for dinner thanks again

just about every city, county, state park in FL has the same no liquor rule.
That's why you have red cups to drink out of....

I doubt there will be beer nazis cruising the park......


Sprocket
Drinking Illegally since 1969 (yes I was 4 at the time, don't believe me, ask my Mom, she busted me with a beer in the garage).

i will be coming solo. no kids

mtrhead79 wrote:

i will be coming solo. no kids

red plastic cups for you!

Sprocket wrote:

mtrhead79 wrote:

i will be coming solo. no kids

red plastic cups for you!

Heh!

I'm bringing my angled sippy straw with my red cup...., and I just might live dangerously, and go with a blue cup just to mix it up!

ebg2892 wrote:

Thanks Mike, Im Brent Gordon and will be coming from Winston Salem NC. look forward to meeting all of you. and yes, two for dinner thanks again

Good to see your coming, We always like new people and there wagons coming into our mix of friends. See you there.

Ehhhh.., been sitting here with my coffee, and decided that the blue cup would clash with my,
(as my wife calls it) bordello theme (Red & Black) interior.
So I'll stick with the Red.

I was out taking photo's sunday, and messing around, I took a few shots of my gauge cluster and dash area after it got dark.
They came out better than I thought, with the red needles against the Olds blue background.
You can check out the link here..., if so interested.

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/359571/1992-oldsmobile-custom-cruiser

started to think about this today as I could get the time off of work.....
Then I looked and saw it's 1050 miles each way.......not going to happen
unfortunately as it'd be over $400 in gas alone. If only gas were still 99 cents a gallon, I'd be in!

Sprocket wrote:

started to think about this today as I could get the time off of work.....
Then I looked and saw it's 1050 miles each way.......not going to happen
unfortunately as it'd be over $400 in gas alone. If only gas were still 99 cents a gallon, I'd be in!

Ditto. I tried to tie this into a PA work trip but the boss didn't bite....grrrrr.

-Mike

I'm likely to be in the same situation. 1400 miles round trip, 93 Octane at almost $4.00 per gallon, and 11.5 miles per gallon . It would be a mortgage payment in full costs that I can't justify spending.

As much as I love to see all you guys... OK, maybe MOST of you guys.. can't see it happening.

lakeffect wrote:

I'm likely to be in the same situation. 1400 miles round trip, 93 Octane at almost $4.00 per gallon, and 11.5 miles per gallon .

I have the same round trip mileage of 1400, but I hope to double your miles per gallon.

Tom C.

silverfox103 wrote:

lakeffect wrote:

I'm likely to be in the same situation. 1400 miles round trip, 93 Octane at almost $4.00 per gallon, and 11.5 miles per gallon .

I have the same round trip mileage of 1400, but I hope to double your miles per gallon.

Tom C.

Dave,

I am 300 miles (almost exactly) from my folks in Webster, NY. Front Royal is another 149 miles south of me. So I am getting 450 x 2 = 900 miles. So be sure you are doing your math correclty.

Better yet, hitch a ride with 1993 Roady-man from Syracuse.

Tim

OOPS. looks like I was using time instead of miles. DOH!

880 miles round trip is more like it.

Gotta keep working on that "Highway Mode" programming some more.

Well Dave, I guess you can't use the excuse it would cost you as much as a mortgage payment anymore. You probably knocked 40% off of your drive.

See you in a month

Tom

Dave let the sheep do the math next time!
Jim

Good idea!

It's a log shot, but I'm considering moving to Maryland. If I do, I'm in.

Bone Stock wrote:

It's a log shot, but I'm considering moving to Maryland. If I do, I'm in.

You mean you will not move just to go to Wagonfest Mid-Atlantic.... Come'on what kind of wagon guy are you??!!

Seriously I love your signature. Not an advocate of divorce (if anyone ever is), but that is priceless!!

Hey Tim got your message
I was able to get that week end off , looks like I will leave be leaving Virginia on Sunday the 16th just to meet up with you guys on the 22nd.I haven,t read any of the previous post so can you give me a heads up.

BigBlackBeaSSt wrote:

Bone Stock wrote:

It's a log shot, but I'm considering moving to Maryland. If I do, I'm in.

You mean you will not move just to go to Wagonfest Mid-Atlantic.... Come'on what kind of wagon guy are you??!!

Seriously I love your signature. Not an advocate of divorce (if anyone ever is), but that is priceless!!

Don't tempt me. I bought a fuggin CAR just to go to WagonFest 2006! Flew in to pick it up at 'Fest, only had to drive one way.

Bone Stock wrote:

BigBlackBeaSSt wrote:

Bone Stock wrote:

It's a log shot, but I'm considering moving to Maryland. If I do, I'm in.

You mean you will not move just to go to Wagonfest Mid-Atlantic.... Come'on what kind of wagon guy are you??!!

Seriously I love your signature. Not an advocate of divorce (if anyone ever is), but that is priceless!!

Don't tempt me. I bought a fuggin CAR just to go to WagonFest 2006! Flew in to pick it up at 'Fest, only had to drive one way.

Bring simon with you,.he owes me a beer,.

phantom 309 wrote:

Bring simon with you,.he owes me a beer,.

McHugh? Sure, if he wants to meet me in Maryland.

nhgonzo wrote:

Hey Tim got your message
I was able to get that week end off , looks like I will leave be leaving Virginia on Sunday the 16th just to meet up with you guys on the 22nd.I haven,t read any of the previous post so can you give me a heads up.

Fest is on October 22nd in Front Royal. John S. from NE Philly will be coming to my place the afternoon/evening of Friday October 21st. Jarrod is coming from Upstate (WAY upstate) NY down 81 and sounds like he is staying in Harrisburg on Thursday night. Tom is coming from NH and will be in Harrisburg also on Thursday/Friday. Trying to talk Mike L. into catching a ride with someone on the way down. Plan is to leave Harrisburg right about 5pm and head south down 81. Probably grad some chow an hour down the road, or whenever the crew is hungry. Front Royal is a leisurely 150 miles from my home down 81. This should get us here about 9 pm with a dinner stop. We would love it if you would join and roll with us. Send me a PM if you need my phone number and addy.

BTW - I imagine I will be home Friday afternoon, but no guarantees. I never know my travel schedule until that week. I am always home before 4 pm on Friday. If I am around the bare foot garage will be available for last minute alterations or fixes and of course there is always a hose and bucket available to remove road grime.

mtrhead89 - John - Solo
1993 Roady Man - Jarrod & Bride?
Silverfox103 - Tom & Bride?
200OZ -
nhgonzo - Gonzo??

BigBlackBeaSSt wrote:

nhgonzo wrote:

Hey Tim got your message
I was able to get that week end off , looks like I will leave be leaving Virginia on Sunday the 16th just to meet up with you guys on the 22nd.I haven,t read any of the previous post so can you give me a heads up.

Fest is on October 22nd in Front Royal. John S. from NE Philly will be coming to my place the afternoon/evening of Friday October 21st. Jarrod is coming from Upstate (WAY upstate) NY down 81 and sounds like he is staying in Harrisburg on Thursday night. Tom is coming from NH and will be in Harrisburg also on Thursday/Friday. Trying to talk Mike L. into catching a ride with someone on the way down. Plan is to leave Harrisburg right about 5pm and head south down 81. Probably grad some chow an hour down the road, or whenever the crew is hungry. Front Royal is a leisurely 150 miles from my home down 81. This should get us here about 9 pm with a dinner stop. We would love it if you would join and roll with us. Send me a PM if you need my phone number and addy.

BTW - I imagine I will be home Friday afternoon, but no guarantees. I never know my travel schedule until that week. I am always home before 4 pm on Friday. If I am around the bare foot garage will be available for last minute alterations or fixes and of course there is always a hose and bucket available to remove road grime.

mtrhead89 - John - Solo
1993 Roady Man - Jarrod & Bride?
Silverfox103 - Tom & Bride?
200OZ -
nhgonzo - Gonzo??

I'll be taking Lil Noel with me the wife is hesitant about Manny going.Ill give you a call if not this week then the next.Wheres a good place to stay the Sat.night
Thanks Tim

Any one here live in the Cape Charles, VA 23310 area
http://maps.google.com/?q=Cape+Charles%2c+VA+23310