2010 Spring Uwharrie Rally - Steel Soldiers::Military Vehicles Supersite

Ferroequinologist · 01-30-2010, 20:47

Ok everybody,
Neil Hendrix has successfully passed the buck to me on starting a rally thread, and working out the cooking details.

Here we go:

When: DATES HAVE CHANGED!!!!! April 16-18, 2010

Where: Baden Lake Group Camp (rally site) Large field, woods, running water, pit toilets and nice shower house (w/hot water!)
http://www.cs.unca.edu/nfsnc/recreat...group_camp.htm

Uwharrie National Forest (place where we are doing the trail rides, Baden Lake is part of this complex)
http://www.cs.unca.edu/nfsnc/recreat...ie/welcome.htm

What: Trail rides, get together, good times.
Info on the trails:
http://www.cs.unca.edu/nfsnc/recreat...harrie_off.htm
http://www.cs.unca.edu/nfsnc/recreat...forest_off.htm

The trails are only big enough for pickup or smaller trucks/jeeps. Some areas will be tight for even jeeps, so it's up to you if you don't mind a little fender bending and paint swapping!

There are several other things to do if you don't feel like trail riding, and I personally plan to try to go to Delk's surplus while there. I'm a rail enthusiast as well, so a visit to the transportation museum might happen too.

NC Aviation Museum
www.ncairmuseum.org

Pisgah Covered Bridge
http://www.visitrandolphcounty.com/a...ions.php?id=11

Other things in the area (for folks who need a break):
Town Creek Indian Mound, North Carolina Zoological Park, Reeds Gold Mine, NC Pottery Center and lots of local potteries, ABLinn MV parts, M Series Rebuild), NC Transportation Museum.

It was a blast last year, with several wives, girlfriends, (not at the same time!) and children present.

Here is a link to photos from last year:
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/convers...reat-time.html

Cost: Last year we pretty much just asked for a general donations for the site, I'll let Neil handle that as he is reserving/paying for it. Food cost is TBD.

Food: As of right now, I have (been) volunteered to set up a couple of the m59 field ranges and a griddle I just acquired in a GP small tent to serve as the kitchen. If I can work out borrowing Sevo's MKT or if Cabell comes and wants to bring his, we will use that. I'd also like a hand in the kitchen, and contributions to the menu (good hunting season) would be appreciated!

I'm trying to plan out a menu, starting with a Friday dinner, and ending with Sunday breakfast/brunch. Once I get one done, I will start a food thread so those of you who wish to eat prepared meals can let me know so I can plan purchases and how much per person. You don't have to participate in the meals if you don't want too! my feelings will remain intact, I promise.

I never learn! NAVY= Never Again Volunteer Yourself!!!!

AMGeneral · 01-30-2010, 21:05

I'm there,and I can help plan/cook if need be.

Dunno what i'll drive yet.

Ferroequinologist · 01-30-2010, 23:45

shameless bump

neilhendrix · 01-31-2010, 08:33

You`re man Charlie Brown.

SCSG-G4 · 01-31-2010, 19:17

That should be close enough to drag my MKT over to setup if SEVO's is not available. Lots easier than setting up a tent for cooking IMHO.

Ferroequinologist · 02-01-2010, 10:35

Ah, Mike! I forgot about yours! Sorry!

Sure, bring it along.

CGarbee · 02-01-2010, 12:15

I'll have to check the dates. If I can come, I can cook (and will bring my MKT since I am used to it...). I'll also bring something "small" to drive on the trails since my five tons are way too big (dueces are too, but their are plenty of good forest roads/state roads in the area for local convoys...

Ferroequinologist · 02-01-2010, 22:55

Man, where are all the other NC, SC, and VA people at??????

neilhendrix · 02-02-2010, 10:42

Adam I sent so PMs out on this . Might help and it`s still early.

neilhendrix · 02-03-2010, 09:33

Bump