All -
I know it's early, but just checking in for our October meetup. Assuming it's still on for the first weekend in October. Is there anything I need to do on this end?
Mickey
Yup....first weekend of October is now ours again! Most of us have our reservations at the Tally Ho. Looking forward to seeing you all. Perhaps you and Jim Watson can coordinate again this year?
Since St. Louis had to be cancelled, Shelly and I are thinking about coming to Townsend. My last day of work before retirement is Wed, Sept 30th so could be there by Friday afternoon. What's between Gulfport, Mississippi and Birmingham, Alabama for 1st night stop?
1st night stop? I drove straight thru coming home from Palestine. :)
Well, there is Tuscaloosa before Birmingham. Roll TIde!
Fort Payne is about 100 miles past Birmingham. Home of the group, Alabama. Last time I stayed there (many years ago) it was a dry county.
Quote1st night stop? I drove straight thru coming home from Palestine. :)
Drew and I did that on the return from Indy. But no way it's happening with Mrs. Fic is my co-pilot!!
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1st night stop? I drove straight thru coming home from Palestine. :)
I went from Palestine to Pflugerville to visit my brother. When I left, I drove 23 hours home, stopping only for road food, fuel, and pee breaks. No sane man should attempt to do this with his wife in a small British car.
"No sane man should attempt to do this with his wife in a small British car"
You are a brave man, Phil! No one has accused you of being sane, that I know of. ;)
"My last day of work before retirement is Wed, Sept 30th"
CONGRATS, Rob! The trip will be a great way to kick off your retirement!
Mickey
Thanks Mickey! We are looking forward to it!
I pulled together picture of the Townsend Gathering. The year the picture was taken is in the lower right. Send any additional pictures or comments you would like included. Link to the PDF file is below.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kiMRKgE4iF6bVC-mIJ-uCZTf3GnU8j_9/view?usp=sharing
Great job, Jim! Looking forward to this year's gathering!
Mickey
Mickey,
Let me know if there's anything that I can help you with.
Mark
Thanks, Mark - will do.
We are only days away from our annual Townsend Gathering.
Jim and Melinda Watson have graciously opened their home to us again on Friday evening for a cookout.
Please confirm your attendance with Jim and if possible mail him a check ($10/person) in advance to cover the costs involved..
Jim Watson
3657 Wildwood Rd
Maryville, TN 37804
Email: spridget@charter.net
Phone: 865.599.4305
Just looked at this thread for the first time in a while and thoroughly enjoyed the photos of the 2019 Gathering. So sorry we missed it but it was great to see so many familiar faces. This year will be a miss as well but surely the border will be open in 2021.
Phil
Townsend - Thursday Travelers on 75 Lunch Stop 11:30
11:30,
- Richmond KY exit 87
Fire House Subs
1146 Barnes Mill Rd #200, Richmond, KY 40475
(it's on the right)
There is a Shell Gas Station on the right when you exit. Get gas first. Firehouse Subs is just down the road on the right.
Richmond KY to Townsend is 179 miles, 2.56 hours. We stop and fuel up again just outside of Townsend and purchase cold beverages.
Jim Miller
Jim, if you guys need another pit-stop around Knoxville, just let me know. If not, I'll see you Friday at Jim Watson's place.
Mark
Hey... if you haven't used the Glympse app before, you might want to check it out. It's great for hook-ups during drives, etc.
Check out "Glympse - Share GPS location"
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.glympse.android.glympse
I'm new to this site but have a question. How many cars will there be in Townsend ? I was at Dillard this past weekend and there were some nice cars
Should be 15-20 or so. Come on over!
By the way, there's a big street rod show in Knoxville while everyone's here:
https://www.visitknoxville.com/event/annual-street-rod-nationals-south/8270/
Thanks for the information
Latest weather forecast - looks like a great weekend!
https://weather.com/weather/tenday/l/f13864d9af05c962e57a1d6d1d1de71d91a47ec569e665efa0ac689207f824f1
The Talley Ho had a couple of rooms available in our BV8 block, so I reserved one. Should be there Friday, early afternoon. See y'all then.
Kay and I are here now..the weather is great..and the Wi Fi actually works at the Talley Ho!!
Another great gathering! Maybe a record turnout, even! The weather could not have been better.
Sorry I didn't get to spend much time with y'all - grandkid duty took up a good bit of time. But they loved seeing the cars - thanks to Phil and Rob for letting them "drive" their beasts in the parking lot.
Mickey
There are all from the Dragon. There were no photographers on the Charlahalla Skyway this year
129 Photos Friday, pictures are grouped
https://xtremesportsphotography.photoreflect.com/store/Photos.aspx?e=10597312&g=0QAK03SQ02&gf=true&page=0
Photos
https://xtremesportsphotography.photoreflect.com/store/Photos.aspx?e=10597626&g=0QAK03SR02&gf=true&page=0
129 Photos Saturday, pictures are grouped
https://www.photoreflect.com/store/Photos.aspx?e=10595796&g=04RK03SP0C&gf=false&page=0
Killboy Friday, Pictures are grouped
https://www.photoreflect.com/store/Photos.aspx?e=10595796&g=04RK03SP0C&gf=false&page=0
Kilboy Saturday We came through at 11:37, Return trip was at 2:12
https://www.photoreflect.com/store/Photos.aspx?e=10595797&g=04RK03SQ02&gf=false&page=4
129Slayer.com Friday. We came through at 11:06
https://store.129slayer.com/
129Slayer.com Saturday. We came through at 11:37, Return trip was at 2:15
https://store.129slayer.com/
British V8 Google Meet Social Gathering Tuesday October 6th at 8PM Eastern time, 7PM Central
Tech Sessions - Returning the Lost Wallet - Carl Floyd, Dan Blackwood
- Recap the weekend. Send me your pictures and I will put them in a slide show.
Meeting Link- https://meet.google.com/gwy-rjuv-ghx
Helpful How To Links
- Here is a link that shows how to use Google Meet using a computer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8Y1vlfpbEU
- Here is a link that shows how to use Google Meet using a smart phone -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miNtwZeE4NA
Looks like a great gathering. Sorry Suzy and I could not make it. Hopefully we will be at Auburn. Stay Saftety Fast!
DragonDrive.jpeg On one of the drives Saturday.
I made an animated GIF using some of the pictures from the Dragon.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PODgq4-uWwGla3t2z12RUHEngS2gDgV0/view?usp=sharing
Sigh.....you guys are killing me!
Maybe, just maybe, when the border opens next year........
Ya could have made a run for the Border!
Here is a link to the 2020 Townsend Gathering slide show we reviewed during the Thursday night video call
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WDDA2xp2JLWFVY_OKHG6PzQv1v4SFdE6/view?usp=sharing
Also here is a link to the video Ralph Ratta shot during Fridays Dragon drive. The video is sped up.
https://youtu.be/KPlSZ3vVwM0
Great seeing all the folks and the activities but not like being there! Got to be better in 2021.
Awesome!
Our block of rooms is available for 2021.....September 30 through October 2....at the Tally Ho in Townsend.