Mickey Richaud Mickey Richaud Townsend TN (198 posts) Registered: 08/25/2015 06:36AM Main British Car: '03 Jaguar XK8 Jaguar 4.2 |
Tenth Annual British V8 Fall Gathering, Townsend, TN 2020
All -
I know it's early, but just checking in for our October meetup. Assuming it's still on for the first weekend in October. Is there anything I need to do on this end? Mickey Edited 3 time(s). Last edit at 12/09/2020 08:50AM by MGBV8. |
mowog1 Rick Ingram Central Illinois (1523 posts) Registered: 10/17/2007 09:36PM Main British Car: 1974.5 MGB/GT 3.9l Rover |
Re: Townsend 2020
Yup....first weekend of October is now ours again! Most of us have our reservations at the Tally Ho. Looking forward to seeing you all. Perhaps you and Jim Watson can coordinate again this year?
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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: Townsend GT Fall 2020
Since St. Louis had to be cancelled, Shelly and I are thinking about coming to Townsend. My last day of work before retirement is Wed, Sept 30th so could be there by Friday afternoon. What's between Gulfport, Mississippi and Birmingham, Alabama for 1st night stop?
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MGBV8 Carl Floyd Kingsport, TN (4512 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 11:32PM Main British Car: 1979 MGB Buick 215 |
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1st night stop? I drove straight thru coming home from Palestine. :)
Well, there is Tuscaloosa before Birmingham. Roll TIde! Fort Payne is about 100 miles past Birmingham. Home of the group, Alabama. Last time I stayed there (many years ago) it was a dry county. |
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 |
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Quote: Drew and I did that on the return from Indy. But no way it's happening with Mrs. Fic is my co-pilot!! |
Spitfire 350 Phil McConnell Perrysburg, OH (Toledo area) (257 posts) Registered: 01/11/2010 09:19PM Main British Car: 74 Spitfire 350Chevy |
Re: Townsend GT Fall 2020
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1st night stop? I drove straight thru coming home from Palestine. :) I went from Palestine to Pflugerville to visit my brother. When I left, I drove 23 hours home, stopping only for road food, fuel, and pee breaks. No sane man should attempt to do this with his wife in a small British car. |
MGBV8 Carl Floyd Kingsport, TN (4512 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 11:32PM Main British Car: 1979 MGB Buick 215 |
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"No sane man should attempt to do this with his wife in a small British car"
You are a brave man, Phil! No one has accused you of being sane, that I know of. ;) |
Mickey Richaud Mickey Richaud Townsend TN (198 posts) Registered: 08/25/2015 06:36AM Main British Car: '03 Jaguar XK8 Jaguar 4.2 |
Re: Tenth Annual British V8 Fall Gathering, Townsend, TN 2020
"My last day of work before retirement is Wed, Sept 30th"
CONGRATS, Rob! The trip will be a great way to kick off your retirement! Mickey |
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: Tenth Annual British V8 Fall Gathering, Townsend, TN 2020
Thanks Mickey! We are looking forward to it!
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Re: Tenth Annual British V8 Fall Gathering, Townsend, TN 2020
I pulled together picture of the Townsend Gathering. The year the picture was taken is in the lower right. Send any additional pictures or comments you would like included. Link to the PDF file is below.
[drive.google.com] |
Mickey Richaud Mickey Richaud Townsend TN (198 posts) Registered: 08/25/2015 06:36AM Main British Car: '03 Jaguar XK8 Jaguar 4.2 |
Re: Tenth Annual British V8 Fall Gathering, Townsend, TN 2020
Great job, Jim! Looking forward to this year's gathering!
Mickey |
Re: Tenth Annual British V8 Fall Gathering, Townsend, TN 2020
Mickey,
Let me know if there's anything that I can help you with. Mark |
Mickey Richaud Mickey Richaud Townsend TN (198 posts) Registered: 08/25/2015 06:36AM Main British Car: '03 Jaguar XK8 Jaguar 4.2 |
Re: Tenth Annual British V8 Fall Gathering, Townsend, TN 2020
Thanks, Mark - will do.
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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: Tenth Annual British V8 Fall Gathering, Townsend, TN 2020
We are only days away from our annual Townsend Gathering.
Jim and Melinda Watson have graciously opened their home to us again on Friday evening for a cookout. Please confirm your attendance with Jim and if possible mail him a check ($10/person) in advance to cover the costs involved.. Jim Watson 3657 Wildwood Rd Maryville, TN 37804 Email: spridget@charter.net Phone: 865.599.4305 |
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: Tenth Annual British V8 Fall Gathering, Townsend, TN 2020
Just looked at this thread for the first time in a while and thoroughly enjoyed the photos of the 2019 Gathering. So sorry we missed it but it was great to see so many familiar faces. This year will be a miss as well but surely the border will be open in 2021.
Phil |
Re: Tenth Annual British V8 Fall Gathering, Townsend, TN 2020
Townsend - Thursday Travelers on 75 Lunch Stop 11:30
11:30, - Richmond KY exit 87 Fire House Subs 1146 Barnes Mill Rd #200, Richmond, KY 40475 (it's on the right) There is a Shell Gas Station on the right when you exit. Get gas first. Firehouse Subs is just down the road on the right. Richmond KY to Townsend is 179 miles, 2.56 hours. We stop and fuel up again just outside of Townsend and purchase cold beverages. Jim Miller |
Re: Tenth Annual British V8 Fall Gathering, Townsend, TN 2020
Jim, if you guys need another pit-stop around Knoxville, just let me know. If not, I'll see you Friday at Jim Watson's place.
Mark Hey... if you haven't used the Glympse app before, you might want to check it out. It's great for hook-ups during drives, etc. Check out "Glympse - Share GPS location" [play.google.com] |
Re: Tenth Annual British V8 Fall Gathering, Townsend, TN 2020
I'm new to this site but have a question. How many cars will there be in Townsend ? I was at Dillard this past weekend and there were some nice cars
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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: Tenth Annual British V8 Fall Gathering, Townsend, TN 2020
Should be 15-20 or so. Come on over!
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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: Tenth Annual British V8 Fall Gathering, Townsend, TN 2020
By the way, there's a big street rod show in Knoxville while everyone's here:
[www.visitknoxville.com] |