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Since we have ties to the 29th Infantry Division (we drive on some of the same roads and trails that they did)....and it will be the 80th Anniversary of D-Day this June... We are planning on dedicating this year's event to those that went ashore in forty-four...especially those from the "Blue...

The dates for the 16th Annual Graves Mountain MV Trailrides and Rally are Wednesday, August 28, through Monday, September 2, 2024. I'll be updating the website soon.... The thread for last year's event (for reference) is located at Graves Mountain Rally Syria Virginia 2023 | SteelSoldiers...

With regret... I WILL NOT be bringing the MKT to Denton!! With only eight people (including myself) marked as "attending" on the Facebook event that I created for this, and only two folks who actually said that they would be interested in eating at the MKT (combined note here and a text...

I find cooking for a group to be a nice, relaxing, break from my day job... If I have enough people who sign up, this is what I am thinking. Not enough sign up for the MKT, I am likely to leave it at home and rethink what, or if, I do any cooking… My current plan is to arrive on Wednesday (I...

All the more reason for us to figure out how to get you down to the farm in Virginia, or for me to start attending events in your neighborhood again...

Denton NC MV Gathering at the FarmPark. FarmPark dates are April 27-28, 2024. I spotted the flyer for the 2024 version of the Denton, North Carolina event online the other day... Not seeing anything here, I thought that I would share it. The event has evolved over the years since we first...

Honestly, I would introduce her to the Military manuals...they are well written and the foundation that you will create will last a lifetime. I would also introduce her to the PM Magazine articles on the M37 since they are in more of a "cartoon" format having been designed to catch the...

For those of you who like to plan ahead... The dates for the 2024 MV/Jeep Trailrides and Rally at Graves Mountain will be August 28 through September 2, 2024.

It's been long enough that I have almost recovered (aka, I have dug down through the pile of stuff that was waiting for me to handle when I got back to the office...)... So, a huge thanks to all the attended and especially those that helped put the event together (Chuck, Rad, Steve, Laura...

Today ;)

This morning... I have the camping field to myself...

Remember that the closest fuel is 12 miles from the Lodge in Madison, so get gas/diesel on your way in.... I'm here working on getting the signs and tent up ready for everyones' arrival.... :)

Graves Mountain Trailrides and Rally... Event "preview" and a reminder that it is coming up soon!! We are planning on having a trail clearing on August 26-27 (the weekend before the rally). We'll plan on meeting at the Syria Store at 8AM each morning... We already managed to get the big stuff...

In my mailbox today... :) Looking forward to seeing you soon!

When you come to the event, keep an eye out for Chopper... and other four legged friends... Well minded furry family members are always welcome to attend and enjoy the event and the environs.. (Thanks to Blake for posting this photo elsewhere so that I could "borrow" it... )

The shirts have been ordered... :)

Revised date!! (The Graves are hosting a trailbike "hare race" the weekend of August 18-20) We are planning on having a trail clearing on August 26-27 (the weekend before the rally). We'll plan on meeting at the Syria Store at 8AM each morning... We already managed to get the big stuff off...

We had a successful trail evaluation and clearing this past weekend (coinciding with Peach Day at Graves Mountain). Steve, Irvin, and I, managed to ride all the trails on Graves Mountain and a few over on Doubletop Mountain.... We had to do a bit of chainsaw work on each trail due to fallen...

I'll be at Graves this weekend for Peach Day. Mom has decided to make the trip (first time in years), so I won't have my Jeep... If any of you plan on attending and perhaps doing some riding/trail maintenance...please let me know ASAP... I did haul the trail mower up over the 4th of July...

I'll be at the Syria Store at 8:00 each morning from Saturday, July 1 through 4 for those who are able to join in for trail maintenance... Send me a PM or a text message if you are coming so that I will know to be on the lookout for you.... Once we head out, it's nearly impossible for folks...