rficalora Rob Ficalora Willis, TX (2764 posts) Registered: 10/24/2007 02:46PM Main British Car: '76 MGB w/CB front, Sebring rear, early metal dash Ford 302 |
Re: Sixth annual British V8 informal fall meet, Townsend, TN.
You guys have gone quiet... Must be having too much fun!
I'll 2nd the well wishes for your wife PJ. |
RMO 699F Mike Maloney SW Ohio (531 posts) Registered: 12/09/2007 12:28PM Main British Car: 1974 MGB Sebring GT, 3.9 Rover V8 |
Re: Sixth annual British V8 informal fall meet, Townsend, TN.
The weather at the fall get together has been exceptional...sunny, slight breeze, temperatures in the high 70"s....as usual, friendships have been made, and renewed..it is a delight to see our old friends! Last night visited a local cruise-in at a mall parking lot in Maryville/Alcoa..the usual participants were delighted to see a bunch of modifed British cars....from there went on to eat at Aubreys a local,dining establishment...very little structure to these get togethers, which is exactly the way we like it..most folks just do "their own thing" during various times of the day, but always find time to return to the parking lot for talking about the cars...and of course, a beer or two!
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lawnvett PJ Lenihan Winston-Salem, NC (477 posts) Registered: 04/29/2009 11:37AM Main British Car: 74 MGB-GT 3.4 V-6 crate, 5 spd |
Re: Sixth annual British V8 informal fall meet, Townsend, TN.
ill have adequate wifi and some time upon my return home to post a photo so until then just a quick note to say this is a great gang to hang out with and a very nice time of the year to be in the smokey mats.
the tail was good today too. PJ Lenihan |
Mickey Richaud Mickey Richaud Townsend TN (198 posts) Registered: 08/25/2015 06:36AM Main British Car: '03 Jaguar XK8 Jaguar 4.2 |
Re: Sixth annual British V8 informal fall meet, Townsend, TN.
So good to see everyone, and the weather was outstanding. (Well, except for yesterday morning's showers...)
Thanks to all for being here, and a special thanks to Charles Long for the donation for burgers last night. Looking forward to W. Virginia! Mickey |
kstevusa kelly stevenson Southern Middle Tennessee (985 posts) Registered: 10/25/2007 09:37AM Main British Car: 2003 Jaguar XK8 Coupe 4.2L DOHC/ VVT / 6sp. AT |
Re: Sixth annual British V8 informal fall meet, Townsend, TN.
Great weather and renewed friendships, was like a "Family Reunion". Really good turnout and people from all over the East, some had to contend with escapees from "Hurricane Mathew." Townsend was quite and not overcrowded, but a lot going on. Ate breakfast on Sat. AM with Marilyn & Merv at "Riverstone Rest.", a "quite" and excellent place to have a good breakfast, Locals dine here as evidenced by the crowded parking lot with Blount County tags. The prices are reasonable and service great. No, we did not get a free meal to promote this :-). Reservations made for next Oct., the 9th Fall Gathering. Y'all Come.
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MGBV8 Carl Floyd Kingsport, TN (4571 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 11:32PM Main British Car: 1979 MGB Buick 215 |
Re: Sixth annual British V8 informal fall meet, Townsend, TN.
One thing about driving topless, you get to enjoy all sorts of "aromas" This song came up in the parking lot in Townsend. Here ya go, Mike Maloney. :)
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mowog1 Rick Ingram Central Illinois (1523 posts) Registered: 10/17/2007 09:36PM Main British Car: 1974.5 MGB/GT 3.9l Rover |
Re: Sixth annual British V8 informal fall meet, Townsend, TN.
Jean and I had a blast!
I got a lot of video on my phone, but my GoPro crashed and I lost all of the Foothills Parkway/Tail of the Dragon video I shot on both days. Food was great. Visiting with friends was great. Daily travels were great. Moonshine tasting was great. Special thanks out to Dan Masters (and Christa), Jim Watson (and Melinda), Mickey Richaud (and Janet), and Charles Long (and Perky) for their assistance throughout the weekend! Jean has already made our reservation at the Tally Ho for next year! Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/12/2016 11:29PM by mowog1. |
RMO 699F Mike Maloney SW Ohio (531 posts) Registered: 12/09/2007 12:28PM Main British Car: 1974 MGB Sebring GT, 3.9 Rover V8 |
Re: Sixth annual British V8 informal fall meet, Townsend, TN.
The 2017 Talley Ho dates are October 5, 6, and 7. The wise thing to do is make your reservations now for next year (Talley Ho was completely booked during our stay) If schedule conflicts arise, you can always cancel. Thanks to Dan and Jim for making this event so successful...also to Mickey and Janet for making their lovely home avaiable for the Saturday night cookout...what a great time it was!
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Mickey Richaud Mickey Richaud Townsend TN (198 posts) Registered: 08/25/2015 06:36AM Main British Car: '03 Jaguar XK8 Jaguar 4.2 |
Re: Sixth annual British V8 informal fall meet, Townsend, TN.
Wish I'd had my camera out; nobody's posted any pictures yet. But it was a great time.
By the way, forgot to mention earlier that someone left a small styrofoam cooler at the house Saturday night. Will be happy to return it if you want it. (Alas, the couple of bottles of Stout that were in it have perished...) Mickey Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/15/2016 07:42AM by Mickey Richaud. |
RMO 699F Mike Maloney SW Ohio (531 posts) Registered: 12/09/2007 12:28PM Main British Car: 1974 MGB Sebring GT, 3.9 Rover V8 |
Re: Sixth annual British V8 informal fall meet, Townsend, TN.
The styrofoam cooler with Guinness and Left Hand Brewery Milk Stout was mine Mickey...left it there for someone to enjoy..glad it went to a good home...
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Mickey Richaud Mickey Richaud Townsend TN (198 posts) Registered: 08/25/2015 06:36AM Main British Car: '03 Jaguar XK8 Jaguar 4.2 |
Re: Sixth annual British V8 informal fall meet, Townsend, TN.
Yeah, that bear really enjoyed it! ;-)
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Charles Charles Long McDonald, TN (177 posts) Registered: 09/15/2013 08:54AM Main British Car: 1966 MGB V6 1994 Camaro 3.4L 60V6 |
Re: Sixth annual British V8 informal fall meet, Townsend, TN.
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Mickey Richaud Mickey Richaud Townsend TN (198 posts) Registered: 08/25/2015 06:36AM Main British Car: '03 Jaguar XK8 Jaguar 4.2 |
Re: Sixth annual British V8 informal fall meet, Townsend, TN.
Never looked better!
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