Barney Steve Carrick Byron Center, MI (19 posts) Registered: 06/22/2008 10:49AM Main British Car: 74 MGB 302 Ford |
Re: Seventh Annual BritishV8 Fall Gathering - Townsend, TN - Oct. 5-8, 2017
Marcia and Terry Senneker will be there driving there BGT V8!!!!
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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: Seventh Annual BritishV8 Fall Gathering - Townsend, TN - Oct. 5-8, 2017
Robert White....although there will certainly be occasional altitudes of 2/3k feet on mountain drives, according to my gps last year, I was surprised to see that the community of Townsend is only about 800 feet above sea level...less than my flat land location in Tipp City, Ohio...
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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: Seventh Annual BritishV8 Fall Gathering - Townsend, TN - Oct. 5-8, 2017
Latest list. May get one or two more Monday.
To date: Mickey & Janet Richaud Kelly and Sandy Stevenson Carl Floyd Robert and Dreama Milks Charles and Perky Long Phil and Pam Ossinger Steve and Marcia Carrick Paul and Mary Schils Jim Blackwood Dan Blackwood Merv & Marilyn Hagen Steve & Margaret DeGroat Rick and Jean Ingram Dan Masters Ted and Judy Lathrop Mike and Kay Maloney Alan Moor Ralph Ratta Rich & Lorna Moor Jim Miller David Terhune Alan Moor Martyn & Carol Harvey Terry and Marcia Senneker Jim & Melinda Watson I count 39 for the cookout so far. Anyone else want to join us Friday evening? Now 41. Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/01/2017 12:52PM by MGBV8. |
Mickey Richaud Mickey Richaud Townsend TN (198 posts) Registered: 08/25/2015 06:36AM Main British Car: '03 Jaguar XK8 Jaguar 4.2 |
Re: Seventh Annual BritishV8 Fall Gathering - Townsend, TN - Oct. 5-8, 2017
Jim & Melinda Watson will be here for the cookout, so we're at 41, unless there are last minute changes. One request: not unlimited parking here(!), so carpooling will be helpful.
Looking forward to it! |
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: Seventh Annual BritishV8 Fall Gathering - Townsend, TN - Oct. 5-8, 2017
Carl beat me to it! 2 seat'ers std fare . My rear seat is insurance only requirement. Just large enough for a six pack cooler. Should we bring Bear Repellent?
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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: Seventh Annual BritishV8 Fall Gathering - Townsend, TN - Oct. 5-8, 2017
"Now, Mickey, you know we all drive 2 seaters. ;)"
Yep - so I figure that'll cut the count in half! "Should we bring Bear Repellent?" Some of you guys ARE bear repellent! ;-) |
mowog1 Rick Ingram Central Illinois (1523 posts) Registered: 10/17/2007 09:36PM Main British Car: 1974.5 MGB/GT 3.9l Rover |
Re: Seventh Annual BritishV8 Fall Gathering - Townsend, TN - Oct. 5-8, 2017
Jean and I am really looking forward to "The Gathering" in Townsend next weekend and will be arriving late Thursday afternoon...in the 1972 MGB....unless something catastrophic happens to it this week.
And...just as a reminder....if you are planning on attending the cookout at Mickey and Janet Richaud's chateau on Friday night, please bring $10 per person to cover the cost of the evening, which Mickey has shouldered so far. Looks like we'll have a great turnout...looking forward to seeing you all...making some great drives...and having a lot of fun!! |
Mickey Richaud Mickey Richaud Townsend TN (198 posts) Registered: 08/25/2015 06:36AM Main British Car: '03 Jaguar XK8 Jaguar 4.2 |
Re: Seventh Annual BritishV8 Fall Gathering - Townsend, TN - Oct. 5-8, 2017
Latest weather forecast says we'll have highs in the low 80's; lows in the upper 50's. Zero chance of rain Thursday and Friday, and only 10% for Saturday. Gonna be a good'n!
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britcars Phil Ossinger New Brunswick, Canada (346 posts) Registered: 02/02/2009 07:58PM Main British Car: 1977 MGB Roadster, Rover 3.5 ADVENTURE BEFORE DEMENTIA! |
Re: Seventh Annual BritishV8 Fall Gathering - Townsend, TN - Oct. 5-8, 2017
Arrived in Pigeon Forge from Nashville yesterday afternoon, planning to be at the Tally Ho Thursday afternoon.
Phil & Pam |
mowog1 Rick Ingram Central Illinois (1523 posts) Registered: 10/17/2007 09:36PM Main British Car: 1974.5 MGB/GT 3.9l Rover |
Re: Seventh Annual BritishV8 Fall Gathering - Townsend, TN - Oct. 5-8, 2017
Phil....
There is a great car collection in Sevierville. [www.musclecarmuseum.com] There is also the Tennessee Air Museum at the airport.... [tnairmuseum.com] Don't let humanity get to you in PF or Gatlinburg. Consider driving through Wears Valley to get to Townsend. You can avoid Gatlinburg (but would miss the Little River Road). |
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: Seventh Annual BritishV8 Fall Gathering - Townsend, TN - Oct. 5-8, 2017
Good to hear you made it Phil! We plan to arrive Thursday pm. Drop over and we'll have a "DICKEL"
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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: Seventh Annual BritishV8 Fall Gathering - Townsend, TN - Oct. 5-8, 2017
Since you are already immersed in that giant tourist trap, might as well drive thru Gatlinburg to get to the Smokey Mtn National Park. You do not want to miss the drive to Townsend via the Little River Road!
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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: Seventh Annual BritishV8 Fall Gathering - Townsend, TN - Oct. 5-8, 2017
I now prefer Wears Valley Road over driving through Gatlinburg.
We'll have opportunity to show Phil the Little River Road during the weekend. |
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: Seventh Annual BritishV8 Fall Gathering - Townsend, TN - Oct. 5-8, 2017
Hey guys....unfortunately medical issues will be preventing Kay and me from attending this week....no game changers on the medical issues, just slow healing after a couple of recent surgeries. This will be only the second time we have have missed this fun event over the years. Have a great time and will see you all next year!
Mike |
Mickey Richaud Mickey Richaud Townsend TN (198 posts) Registered: 08/25/2015 06:36AM Main British Car: '03 Jaguar XK8 Jaguar 4.2 |
Re: Seventh Annual BritishV8 Fall Gathering - Townsend, TN - Oct. 5-8, 2017
Sorry to hear, Mike. Y'all take care.
Mickey |
mowog1 Rick Ingram Central Illinois (1523 posts) Registered: 10/17/2007 09:36PM Main British Car: 1974.5 MGB/GT 3.9l Rover |
Re: Seventh Annual BritishV8 Fall Gathering - Townsend, TN - Oct. 5-8, 2017
Ralph Ratta, Martyn and Carol Harvey as well as Ted and Judy Lathrop have had to cancel.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/03/2017 07:13PM by mowog1. |
britcars Phil Ossinger New Brunswick, Canada (346 posts) Registered: 02/02/2009 07:58PM Main British Car: 1977 MGB Roadster, Rover 3.5 ADVENTURE BEFORE DEMENTIA! |
Re: Seventh Annual BritishV8 Fall Gathering - Townsend, TN - Oct. 5-8, 2017
So sorry that you won't be able to make it Mike. Was looking forward to seeing you again. Hope you heal soon.
Phil |
britcars Phil Ossinger New Brunswick, Canada (346 posts) Registered: 02/02/2009 07:58PM Main British Car: 1977 MGB Roadster, Rover 3.5 ADVENTURE BEFORE DEMENTIA! |
Re: Seventh Annual BritishV8 Fall Gathering - Townsend, TN - Oct. 5-8, 2017
Carl, we spent some time in that giant tourist trap (Gatlinburg) yesterday and left some $ for parking and a ride on the gondola. Enjoyed the views and then got out of town, back to that other tourist trap.......Pigeon Forge.
Rick, I think we will take Wears Valley Rd. to Townsend on Thursday. |