King Kill 33
BoM Dec '13
Take the train maybe? I dunno if it gets close. It goes to Chicago. I better just look at a map...
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Redneck Rendezvous - Part Deux
- Thread starter mdwest
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Sooo... its looking like there is a good bit of interest in this.. and that there is a strong possibility of people traveling to get here...
what do you guys think about this...
just checked the regulations at Smoky Mountain National Park.. other than inside historic structures and federal buildings (neither of which we would use) smoking in the park is not a problem...
they even revised their policy on CCW in 2010 and allow permit holders to "carry" in the park (some of our interested parties are avid CCW guys )...
There are several pic-nic, family meeting type areas in the park.. some of them are outright beautiful.. many provide overhead cover, tables, etc..
And.. for those traveling.. there is a ton of stuff to do before and after the HERF in the surrounding area if you are so inclined.. there is a decent cigar shop in Gatlinburg (closest town).. lots of touristy stuff in Gburg and in Pidgeon Forge.. ranging from a nice aquarium to go-carts, to a large amusement park, etc.. or if youre into "the outdoors", the Appalachian Trail runs right through the park.. go hike a few miles of it.. or there are several summits with extremely nice views of the surrounding area, etc..etc..
The "HERF" part would remain "free".. I could go down there next weekend and scout out which part of the park would best support our needs (most overhead cover, shade, picnic tables, grills, etc.. nice views..).... and then the day of the HERF I could go down early in the morning (would need to in order to have time to smoke all the meats, etc..) and secure us plenty of table space and cover...
We'd probably want the "locals" (or reasonably local folk) to bring a few chairs.. but.. Ive got probably a half dozen I could bring.. and there would be pic nic tables.. etc... I can also bring plenty of ash trays, garbage bags, etc.. and a truck to haul all of our mess out of there when we are done..
One downside to the national park... the consumption of alcohol is prohibited inside the park... FOR ME this isnt all that big a deal.. my guess is we'd all be looking at arriving sometime before noon.. and hanging through both the lunch and dinner hours.. eating copious amounts protein.. and smoking... with only a minimal amount of drinking going on until the later hours anyway (if we were somewhere else)..... If we choose to do the park, once we finished up there, there are plenty of places to go to consume booze for those that are inclined.. lots of bars in the area.. plenty of liquor stores, etc.. hell.. if youre willing to make the drive, we can all saddle up and you can follow me back to Knoxville and we can drink in the back yard with the dogs until the sun comes up... Im totally open...
but.. if its a big deal to others.. or a major inconvenience.. I completely understand.. and we can look at other locations/possibilities..
So, with all of that said, does Smoky Mountain National Park (about 45 mins south east of Knoxville.. in the vicinity of Gatlinburg) sound for a meeting location?
I checked into a giant cabin rental.. but we're getting too close to "season" and the cost is astronomical.. Im thinking we'd be better off going the "free" route in the park.. and anyone that needs a hotel room, I can see if I can tap some resources and get individual discounts in the surrounding area (you might want to stay around the park.. or come back to Knoxville, etc..)...
what do you guys think about this...
just checked the regulations at Smoky Mountain National Park.. other than inside historic structures and federal buildings (neither of which we would use) smoking in the park is not a problem...
they even revised their policy on CCW in 2010 and allow permit holders to "carry" in the park (some of our interested parties are avid CCW guys )...
There are several pic-nic, family meeting type areas in the park.. some of them are outright beautiful.. many provide overhead cover, tables, etc..
And.. for those traveling.. there is a ton of stuff to do before and after the HERF in the surrounding area if you are so inclined.. there is a decent cigar shop in Gatlinburg (closest town).. lots of touristy stuff in Gburg and in Pidgeon Forge.. ranging from a nice aquarium to go-carts, to a large amusement park, etc.. or if youre into "the outdoors", the Appalachian Trail runs right through the park.. go hike a few miles of it.. or there are several summits with extremely nice views of the surrounding area, etc..etc..
The "HERF" part would remain "free".. I could go down there next weekend and scout out which part of the park would best support our needs (most overhead cover, shade, picnic tables, grills, etc.. nice views..).... and then the day of the HERF I could go down early in the morning (would need to in order to have time to smoke all the meats, etc..) and secure us plenty of table space and cover...
We'd probably want the "locals" (or reasonably local folk) to bring a few chairs.. but.. Ive got probably a half dozen I could bring.. and there would be pic nic tables.. etc... I can also bring plenty of ash trays, garbage bags, etc.. and a truck to haul all of our mess out of there when we are done..
One downside to the national park... the consumption of alcohol is prohibited inside the park... FOR ME this isnt all that big a deal.. my guess is we'd all be looking at arriving sometime before noon.. and hanging through both the lunch and dinner hours.. eating copious amounts protein.. and smoking... with only a minimal amount of drinking going on until the later hours anyway (if we were somewhere else)..... If we choose to do the park, once we finished up there, there are plenty of places to go to consume booze for those that are inclined.. lots of bars in the area.. plenty of liquor stores, etc.. hell.. if youre willing to make the drive, we can all saddle up and you can follow me back to Knoxville and we can drink in the back yard with the dogs until the sun comes up... Im totally open...
but.. if its a big deal to others.. or a major inconvenience.. I completely understand.. and we can look at other locations/possibilities..
So, with all of that said, does Smoky Mountain National Park (about 45 mins south east of Knoxville.. in the vicinity of Gatlinburg) sound for a meeting location?
I checked into a giant cabin rental.. but we're getting too close to "season" and the cost is astronomical.. Im thinking we'd be better off going the "free" route in the park.. and anyone that needs a hotel room, I can see if I can tap some resources and get individual discounts in the surrounding area (you might want to stay around the park.. or come back to Knoxville, etc..)...
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BradMc
<b>Charity Liaison</b><br>BoM September 07
Dave I'm good with what ever the group decides, and the easiest on U , I'll most likely drive up Knoxville the night before, so I can help with what ever needs to be done, I'll have a Toyota PU (4 door) so I can help get people to where ever, and haul what ever is needed ......
My self I like the Idea of going back and trashing ur house and backyard , Watching Rev and ur dogs could be the nights entertainment ..... Just kidding Rev
My self I like the Idea of going back and trashing ur house and backyard , Watching Rev and ur dogs could be the nights entertainment ..... Just kidding Rev
Whaaaaaaaaaaa?! Reeeaaaaallly? I'm disappointed. I guess this New Yawka would ruffle his feathers
LOL!
Smoqman
BoM Aug. 2014
ok.. the 12th seems to work for most folks.. so lets lock in those dates...
Ill be out of town for the next few days.. but will start scoping out venues as soon as I return and see what works best..
I did drive by a local park thats just a couple of miles from the house yesterday that has a large covered pic-nic area that could probably seat 20 people to eat.. its also only about 1 mile from Silo Cigars, a nice (albeit small) B&M that normally has some nice HTF's on hand, keeps a good stock of Opus, DE, Tat, etc...
Ill be out of town for the next few days.. but will start scoping out venues as soon as I return and see what works best..
I did drive by a local park thats just a couple of miles from the house yesterday that has a large covered pic-nic area that could probably seat 20 people to eat.. its also only about 1 mile from Silo Cigars, a nice (albeit small) B&M that normally has some nice HTF's on hand, keeps a good stock of Opus, DE, Tat, etc...
lol.. no shit.. that place costs me half a pay check every time I drive by 
Lets start assembling a roster... we've got a lot of people showing interest.. but only a handful right now that have fully committed.. now that we have a solid date, please start letting me know if youre planning on coming or not.. if you cant call that shot yet (gotta make plans, get off work, check the bank account, etc..etc..).. I totally understand.. Im just trying to get a rough estimate on a total number of people so I can rule out venues that might be too small/large, rule in venues that seem like they would appeal to the majority of the group, etc..etc.. and also trying to do a little pre-planning on food/drinks....
Lets start assembling a roster... we've got a lot of people showing interest.. but only a handful right now that have fully committed.. now that we have a solid date, please start letting me know if youre planning on coming or not.. if you cant call that shot yet (gotta make plans, get off work, check the bank account, etc..etc..).. I totally understand.. Im just trying to get a rough estimate on a total number of people so I can rule out venues that might be too small/large, rule in venues that seem like they would appeal to the majority of the group, etc..etc.. and also trying to do a little pre-planning on food/drinks....
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javajunkie
BoM July '12
as it stands now, i am 98% down with this. god help you all. o)