BR III...yes, that's III

[NEED-A-VETTE]

UPDATED THREAD: http://www.thevettebarn.com/forums/off-topic/45740-official-br-iii-activities-suggestion-thread.html

Just FYI...

NCM has us blocked off for BR III for 5/23/2013—5/25/2013. :dance:

It's not on their web calendar of events, yet. That won't happen until we start building the calendar.

It's still early, so you won't be seeing a lot posted about it. Feel free to make some suggestions here about things you'd like to see added, removed or left on the calendar.

:party:

[MrPeabody]

Well, for starters, The Hampton needs to keep better track of their luggage carts.

[lspencer534]

Thurs., Fri., and Sat.?

[DAB]

ugh...still recovering, bills to be paid.....feeling weak.....

i'd say having one 'thing' each day, with the evenings open, so peeps can catch up with friends over a cold drink is a good outline.

Dixievet doing the dinners right next to the gathering spot worked out very well, and i for one would be thrilled if he did that again (charge more next time, 15-20/mouth/night).

[73sbVert]

ugh...still recovering, bills to be paid.....feeling weak.....

i'd say having one 'thing' each day, with the evenings open, so peeps can catch up with friends over a cold drink is a good outline.

Dixievet doing the dinners right next to the gathering spot worked out very well, and i for one would be thrilled if he did that again (charge more next time, 15-20/mouth/night).

:iagree: to all!

[Mike Mercury]

NCM has us blocked off for BR III for 5/23/2013—5/25/2013

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[NEED-A-VETTE]

Thurs., Fri., and Sat.?

Those are the days that the NCM schedules things for us. We add Wednesday and Sunday on our own...but the NCM doesn't generally sponsor events on those two days of the week.

[jda67gta]

OUTSTANDING! :hurray:

:party:

Autocross in the morning, lunch, Mammoth Cave tour afternoon.

Makers Mark, (or other distillery) one day, with one other choice for same day (for the non-alcoholic types)....


Great News! :seasix:

[Y2Kvert4me]

This is great news!! :hurray:

[DAB]

chair massages at the hotel (in meeting room?) wed and thur afternoons for tired and sore types who have just arrived? 15-20 min should take out most kinks. walk in basis, maybe have someone there 3-7pm, with ability to hang longer if demand is there?

[Datawiz]

I think we earned that spot. :yesnod:

[kingpin]

Who's picking me up?

:waiting:









:leaving:

[Datawiz]

Who's picking me up?

:waiting:









:leaving:

Snide

[...Whitepower...]

Whatever happened to switching the venue and date year to year?

http://www.thevettebarn.com/forums/off-topic/31641-i-have-legitimate-question-about-barn-raising-event-moving-forward.html

The event location already IS planned to rotate. That idea was born over a dining room table in Texas last year (which wasn't during Mem. day weekend btw).

And by no means is the date locked in either. When we saw that CF lost their NCM event, it made complete sense for us to seize that opportunity, which is exactly what we did.
Let's face it, the bulk of CI regulars were already accustomed to being there that weekend, to change the weekend would be unwise.

There has been no talk of BRIII just yet, but you can bet it will be a heavily-discussed topic at this year's event.

My personal opinion is that it should move to the middle east coast area next year, because after all, that is the location of the barn this forum was named after. (yes, the barn is a real place located in Suffolk, VA).

Of course we will try our best to do what most people want, so maybe it'll be elsewhere, it's anyone's guess at this point.

Pick any weekend between April and October, and there bound to be a conflicting event happening somewhere, and someone with personal schedule conflicts. That's just the way it is.

But as you noted, it's good reason not to keep it the same every year. :yesnod:


:cheers:

[MrPeabody]

White Castle kitchen tour.

[kingpin]

Snide

Awesome.
Thanks for the support. :D

[Datawiz]

Whatever happened to swithing the venue and date year to year?

swithing?

Is that kinda like sashaying? :rofl:

[...Whitepower...]

swithing?

Is that kinda like sashaying? :rofl:

No.

[73sbVert]

Well, for starters, The Hampton needs to keep better track of their luggage carts.

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:


Werd!

[Datawiz]

No.

Oh 2 snaps up! :lol:

[NavyC5]

I doubt I will be able to make this one either...tickets from Japan are too expensive. :leaving:

[73sbVert]

I doubt I will be able to make this one either...tickets from Japan are too expensive. :leaving:

Space "A" man! Use it!

[PortDawg]

I doubt I will be able to make this one either...tickets from Japan are too expensive. :leaving:

Say it with me now.... Space.....Available....

:seasix:

[PortDawg]

Space "A" man! Use it!

Beat me to it..

[DAB]

I doubt I will be able to make this one either...tickets from Japan are too expensive. :leaving:

Just land somewhere. You are bound to get a ride.

[73sbVert]

Beat me to it..

:D

[jeff w]

I'll start praying I can make it now. See if that changes things :lol:

[Loco Vette]

OUTSTANDING! :hurray:

:party:

Autocross in the morning, lunch, Mammoth Cave tour afternoon.

Makers Mark, (or other distillery) one day, with one other choice for same day (for the non-alcoholic types)....


Great News! :seasix:
Repeat for 3 days, perfect!

[Y2Kvert4me]

Well, for starters, The Hampton needs to keep better track of their luggage carts.Knowing Michael, I think he would have put a banner on the cart to help sponsor the mission. :lol:

[Midnight85]

I definitely want to make this one.

[LisaJohn]

:sad:

[PortDawg]

:sad:

Why so sad...?

[Woody]

:hurray::hurray::hurray:

[LisaJohn]

Why so sad...?

I have to work that week.

[kylebuck]

maybe one night this year we give dixie a break and do a crawfish boil.

[MattW]

Someone mentioned Barren River Lake.

I've never been there myself.

Linkage:

Barren River Lake State Resort Park (http://parks.ky.gov/parks/resortparks/barren-river/default.aspx)


And a Mammoth Cave Hotel... somewhat "quaint"

Mammoth Cave Hotel | Mammoth Cave National Park (http://mammothcavehotel.com/)

[DAB]

maybe one night this year we give dixie a break and do a crawfish boil.

As long as you explain how to eat those things. :yesnod:

[Rob]

maybe one night this year we give dixie a break and do a crawfish boil.

I know how to cook them and can get them live in Nashville. Plus, I have two burners and two huge pots that I can use if people want them.

[kylebuck]

I know how to cook them and can get them live in Nashville. Plus, I have two burners and two huge pots that I can use if people want them.

We can get some of them Louisiana craw dads and bring them up here.

[kylebuck]

As long as you explain how to eat those things. :yesnod:

I can give a training class.

[Oh-yaa]

Trying to convince the wife she wants to go with me next year.
Would be my first one, BR or CI.

[73sbVert]

Trying to convince the wife she wants to go with me next year.
Would be my first one, BR or CI.

Do it! It's a blast! Never made it to any of the CI's, but both BR's so far!

:dance:

[SpdChik]

Someone mentioned Barren River Lake.

I've never been there myself.

Linkage:

Barren River Lake State Resort Park (http://parks.ky.gov/parks/resortparks/barren-river/default.aspx)


And a Mammoth Cave Hotel... somewhat "quaint"

Mammoth Cave Hotel | Mammoth Cave National Park (http://mammothcavehotel.com/)

We are not a quaint group...just sayin

My vote for Hampton :)


However, daytrip rafting/kayaking...or even zipline AWESOME!!

[Kevin_73]

two words,
More Smak! :smash:

[NavyC5]

Space "A" man! Use it!

Say it with me now.... Space.....Available....

:seasix:

Just land somewhere. You are bound to get a ride.

Space A gets me to Seattle...who wants to come pick me up :cert:

[NEED-A-VETTE]

Whatever happened to switching the venue and date year to year?

http://www.thevettebarn.com/forums/off-topic/31641-i-have-legitimate-question-about-barn-raising-event-moving-forward.html

It's been tossed around in a few threads now. The consensus was to leave it in BG and keep it the same time of year, but possibly find an alternate hotel to stay at (Barren Lake or mammoth Cave Park, etc).

[MattW]

We are not a quaint group...just sayin

My vote for Hampton :)


However, daytrip rafting/kayaking...or even zipline AWESOME!!


You don't think Barkingowl is quaint? Hm...


Mammoth Cave Canoe and Kayak (http://www.mammothcavecanoe-k.com/)

Green River canoe and kayak...

[DAB]

Space A gets me to Seattle...who wants to come pick me up :cert:

Hmmmm....

Southwest from Seattle to Nashville?

[...Whitepower...]

It's been tossed around in a few threads now. The consensus was to leave it in BG and keep it the same time of year, but possibly find an alternate hotel to stay at (Barren Lake or mammoth Cave Park, etc).

That's really unfortunate.

[beadist]

Great job :seasix::hurray::seasix::hurray:

On the way home I realized that we never did a 50-50 drawing for the NCM....I was hoping that it wouldn't make us unwelcome next year.

[NEED-A-VETTE]

That's really unfortunate.

Sorry. :(

A few things were brought up, such as a different dates for cooler weather and possibly something more central for location, but the overriding sentiment was that people wanted to keep it that weekend at BG.

[DAB]

Anyone is welcome to put together a party at any place and time of their choosing. Advertise it and see who shows up.

[MattW]

Lebanon, Kansas.

Equally far from everywhere :)

(and other than farms, nothing for miles and miles and miles...)

[snide]

What I'm hearing is, I've got 11 1/2 months to get another Vette... :leaving:

[Stangkiller]

Awesome! I'm looking forward to it!

[Loco Vette]

As long as you explain why you eat those things. :yesnod:

Fixt

[DAB]

Lebanon, Kansas.

Equally far from everywhere :)

(and other than farms, nothing for miles and miles and miles...)

Sounds like lots of places to drive. I'm about a mile from an old section of route 66.

[simpleman68]

We're in for next year :yesnod: :datawiz:
Scott

[73sbVert]

Anyone is welcome to put together a party at any place and time of their choosing. Advertise it and see who shows up.

I think Sandy volunteered her place for something... can't quite remember...
:D Only about a 6 hr drive for me, so PLEASE let me know! :dance:

Fixt

They're like little lobsters! :D

We're in for next year :yesnod: :datawiz:
Scott

Awesome! Looking forward to seeing ya again! :hurray:

[SpdChik]

I doubt I will be able to make this one either...tickets from Japan are too expensive. :leaving:

I'll get you there if you land in Nashville, Atlanta, Louisville, St. Louis, Cincinnati, or any other surrounding area :)

[Barkingowl]

Someone mentioned Barren River Lake.

I've never been there myself.

Linkage:

Barren River Lake State Resort Park (http://parks.ky.gov/parks/resortparks/barren-river/default.aspx)


And a Mammoth Cave Hotel... somewhat "quaint"

Mammoth Cave Hotel | Mammoth Cave National Park (http://mammothcavehotel.com/)

I think we have enough people to take over either hotel. Barren Lake has water amenities & Mammoth Cave Hotel puts us into a different area to explore caves, distilleries and Fort Nox. :D I also like the Suffolk, VA suggestion. What sort of lodging and amenities are available in that area?

[SpdChik]

I doubt I will be able to make this one either...tickets from Japan are too expensive. :leaving:

Or...

-Fly to Norfolk AFB base and then take a $100 commuter to Nashville

-Fly to LAX from Japan (closest) in which southwest flies LAX to BNA $99

[FasterTraffic]

Space A gets me to Seattle...who wants to come pick me up :cert:

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[Iron Chef]

<--------------------- Is SO glad he can sit back and just be a "participant" this time! :hurray:

[SpdChik]

<--------------------- Is SO glad he can sit back and just be a "participant" this time! :hurray:

Love you Mike!!

[NavyC5]

Or...

-Fly to Norfolk AFB base and then take a $100 commuter to Nashville

-Fly to LAX from Japan (closest) in which southwest flies LAX to BNA $99

No flight from Japan to Norfolk and the rotator only goes to Seattle.

I plan on attending once I rotate back to the states :cert:

[SharkByte]

I plan on attending but getting me, the girlfriend, both kids and two dogs from Vegas to Louisville in my Vette is going to be quite a feat of engineering excellence... lol Might have to bring the family truckster and just leave the Vette at home :(

[NavyC5]

I plan on attending but getting me, the girlfriend, both kids and two dogs from Vegas to Louisville in my Vette is going to be quite a feat of engineering excellence... lol Might have to bring the family truckster and just leave the Vette at home :(

Or fly in and rent a "fun" car :seasix:

[SpdChik]

No flight from Japan to Norfolk and the rotator only goes to Seattle.

I plan on attending once I rotate back to the states :cert:

Is it expensive flying from Seattle to Nashville??

[NavyC5]

Is it expensive flying from Seattle to Nashville??

Haven't looked into it, but the other down side is I would burn over a week of vacation time with all the traveling. I would rather take those days in China/Thailand/Sri Lanka/etc :seasix:

[Issues]

So most of you stay at the Hampton?? I've never been to any of the CI /BR, but I've been to BG three times and stayed at the Fairfield Inn (twice) and once at the Days Inn .. Anyway I take it that all the night time festivities is at the Hampton parking lot?

[NavyC5]

So most of you stay at the Hampton?? I've never been to any of the CI /BR, but I've been to BG three times and stayed at the Fairfield Inn (twice) and once at the Days Inn .. Anyway I take it that all the night time festivities is at the Hampton parking lot?

Yup :shots::datawiz:

[SpdChik]

So most of you stay at the Hampton?? I've never been to any of the CI /BR, but I've been to BG three times and stayed at the Fairfield Inn (twice) and once at the Days Inn .. Anyway I take it that all the night time festivities is at the Hampton parking lot?

Yep! It's lovely and the Hampton has the best bedding and pillows ever!

[sasnglass77]

What I'm hearing is, I've got 11 1/2 months to get another Vette... :leaving:

Don't you have a '76???

Man up! Make the trip in the C3 :lol::lol::lol:

[Rob]

Who's picking me up?

:waiting:

:leaving:

If you fly into Nashville, you can ride up with me. :seasix:

White Castle kitchen tour.

That actually would be a fun excursion

We can get some of them Louisiana craw dads and bring them up here.

The ones I get here are brought up from Louisiana fresh every week.

two words,
More Smak! :smash:

Don't worry, we have decided to double the nights we make smack.

:seasix:

[09CTSV]

Awesome, maybe I'll have another Vette by then.

If we could do a little more with the museum, maybe something with the driving simulator.

A poker run would be fun. The museum used to do a guided tour of the country side on one afternoon. It was a nice trip with a little stop for lunch.

[PortDawg]

Might have to talk my son into the trip. Then we'll bring the C3 and the C5. Since we have time to figure it out.....might be do-able...

[PortDawg]

Don't worry, we have decided to double the nights we make smack.

:seasix:

Thank God ! :seasix: :hurray: :seasix: :D

[NEED-A-VETTE]

Awesome, maybe I'll have another Vette by then.

If we could do a little more with the museum, maybe something with the driving simulator.

A poker run would be fun. The museum used to do a guided tour of the country side on one afternoon. It was a nice trip with a little stop for lunch.

There was a poker run on this years's schedule, but it was cancelled due to too few participants.

[kingpin]

There was a poker run on this years's schedule, but it was cancelled due to too few participants.

Can someone explain what a poker run is to me?

[NEED-A-VETTE]

Can someone explain what a poker run is to me?

Here (http://www.lmgtfy.com/?q=Poker%20run)

:D

[Loco Vette]

Can someone explain what a poker run is to me?

Bunch of people with a similar transportation-oriented interest are given maps or directions with varying degrees of specificity to go on a tour, with stops along the way where they get envelopes with playing cards. At the end of the run, the best hand wins.

Variations include "closest to true mileage" bonus, trivia questions from along the route to discard and redraw cards, etc.

Good times, and if I had been planning on bringing a street-legal car to BR I would have signed up for the run also.

I did not notice a signup for auto-x - I take it there was one for the poker run I didn't see?

[kingpin]

Here (http://www.lmgtfy.com/?q=Poker%20run)

:D

:kick:

Thank you Ma'am!

[Burro (He/Haw)]

Can someone explain what a poker run is to me?

Kinda big around here for the Motorcycle crowd. :lol: (Not that I've ever went to one. :leaving: )

[wwomanC6]

I doubt I will be able to make this one either...tickets from Japan are too expensive. :leaving:

Space "A" man! Use it!

Beat me to it..

Space A gets me to Seattle...who wants to come pick me up :cert:

NavyC5, I work at the VR Squadron in FW. Keep in touch with me (and remind me when it gets closer) to keep an eye out for one of the 4 C-40 squadrons traveling out that way around that time.

We seem to always have one of the squadrons on DET out there! :seasix: Should not be hard to get a ride on one.

[Barkingowl]

Don't you have a '76???

Man up! Make the trip in the C3 :lol::lol::lol:

I agree. If Dave could drive his C3 to CI every year there's no reason why you couldn't drive yours.

[NEED-A-VETTE]

I did not notice a signup for auto-x - I take it there was one for the poker run I didn't see?

On the NCM site, you only really "sign up" for those events for which there is an additional fee. The fee is paid and the NCM has a particiation count.

For the remainder of the events, such as autocross or the poker run, we have to take a count for the NCM and pass it on. This usually happens through posted threads here, asking for people to chime in on what they will be attending.

The biggest issue we have is that some folks just pass up those threads and don't bother answering. If people don't chime in, their intended participation for an event is not counted and we're forced to give the NCM a low number of participants. Then the event is cancelled due to lack of interest.

This year, I believe we are going to try something a little different. The idea is to have a list of ALL the scheduled events and ask everyone to check off what they are attending. This will at least give us a list of people to PM for verification of attendance for events. It's easier to shoot out a PM to those you know are interested, then to hope everyone participates in a thread.

:kick:

Thank you Ma'am!

:leaving:

[Iron Chef]

Love you Mike!!

Love you too cutie. :makeout:

[Loco Vette]

This year, I believe we are going to try something a little different. The idea is to have a list of ALL the scheduled events and ask everyone to check off what they are attending. This will at least give us a list of people to PM for verification of attendance for events.

:hurray::hurray::hurray:

[Fasglas]

With a year of advance planning, there's simply no way BR III won't be a HUGE success! :seasix:

I'm liking the poker run idea. Did many of them w/ the HD.

[SpdChik]

With a year of advance planning, there's simply no way BR III won't be a HUGE success! :seasix:

I'm liking the poker run idea. Did many of them w/ the HD.

Love the poker runs!

[GentleBen]

Is it May yet?

[Allan]

Well, for starters, The Hampton needs to keep better track of their luggage carts.

:rofl:

[kylebuck]

Is it May yet?

yea I'm ready to go back.

[Allan]

* * *

This year, I believe we are going to try something a little different. The idea is to have a list of ALL the scheduled events and ask everyone to check off what they are attending. This will at least give us a list of people to PM for verification of attendance for events. It's easier to shoot out a PM to those you know are interested, then to hope everyone participates in a thread.

:leaving:

Good idea. You're quite the organizer! :clap:

[magnetized]

maybe one night this year we give dixie a break and do a crawfish boil.

:iagree:

[Dave]

maybe one night this year we give dixie a break and do a crawfish boil.
I'll bring one down from up North to throw in. We call 'em lobsters.



Seeing as how nobody has mentioned it, I'm thinking maybe beer and BBQ would be good.

[Y2Kvert4me]

Dave, don't forget to bring Bob next year. :)

[wwomanC6]

Any idea of how much money we did raise/donate to NCM between registrations, food, and car wash, ect.

Beadist mentioned we forgot the 50/50 raffel to help raise funds. :sadangel:

Ideas for next year fundraiser to help NCM?

[NEED-A-VETTE]

Any idea of how much money we did raise/donate to NCM between registrations, food, and car wash, ect.

Beadist mentioned we forgot the 50/50 raffel to help raise funds. :sadangel:

Ideas for next year fundraiser to help NCM?

We'll do the 50/50 this year. One thing we'll need (to get some sales going for the 50/50 drawing) are some donations of prizes. So, if anyone has any ideas for prizes or has anything they would like to donate, feel free to send me a PM.

[onedef92]

Glad to hear we're a go for BR-III in BG. Can't wait to do it again next year. We'll plan on staying Friday and Saturday nights this time!

[SpdChik]

Glad to hear we're a go for BR-III in BG. Can't wait to do it again next year. We'll plan on staying Friday and Saturday nights this time!

Agreed!!!! I can't wait!!
356 days to go......

[SpdChik]

We'll do the 50/50 this year. One thing we'll need (to get some sales going for the 50/50 drawing) are some donations of prizes. So, if anyone has any ideas for prizes or has anything they would like to donate, feel free to send me a PM.

Sandy,

Be sure to let me know if there is anything I can help with from here ;)

[cmb396]

Agreed!!!! I can't wait!!
356 days to go......

That gives me 355 days to come up with a vette!! I won't be missing next year, and with God willing, have another vette to show up in!!:cert:

[73sbVert]

We'll do the 50/50 this year. One thing we'll need (to get some sales going for the 50/50 drawing) are some donations of prizes. So, if anyone has any ideas for prizes or has anything they would like to donate, feel free to send me a PM.

Marcus said he might teach a detailing class next year. Those bringing their cars (and anybody else for that matter!) could raffle off a chance for THEIR car to be the car that gets the full detailing job on it.

[DAB]

well, i made cutting board for Dixievet as a thanks for his hard work cooking, and IC got a new ban hammer, and i had 3 other projects that were due by the time BR II happened, so i kind of ran out of time to think up and make anything for an auction.

now i have about 11 months to plan and make something. any suggestions?

my next project is our new kitchen. :hurray::hurray:

[99 pewtercoupe]

Marcus was a freaking "machine" at BRII.
I got tired just watching the kid go at it for car after car. Good thing I had a chair and an adult beverage to keep me from getting totally exhausted!:D

[73sbVert]

Marcus was a freaking "machine" at BRII.
I got tired just watching the kid go at it for car after car. Good thing I had a chair and an adult beverage to keep me from getting totally exhausted!:D

Me too!!

[beadist]

We'll do the 50/50 this year. One thing we'll need (to get some sales going for the 50/50 drawing) are some donations of prizes. So, if anyone has any ideas for prizes or has anything they would like to donate, feel free to send me a PM.


I had a prize with me :yesnod: I'll have something next year also.

[NEED-A-VETTE]

Sandy,

Be sure to let me know if there is anything I can help with from here ;)

I will. :cheers: Not a lot happening just yet.

[Dave]

Agreed!!!! I can't wait!!
356 days to go......

354 days left to find some reason to put the car up on jackstands.

[CBonsall]

while i dont have a vette, i would like to attend one of these barn raisings. I would also like the wife to attend, but her health isnt as good as it used to be. She doesnt have a problem with me attending, but it isnt the same. She used to talk to alot of folks on the other forum. I would like her to at least meet some of the folks she used to talk to. She dont party like we used to so thats another reason she doesnt want to attend. but... i got a whole yr to convince her otherwise. :D no promises . :cert:

[73sbVert]

while i don't have a vette, i would like to attend one of these barn raisings. I would also like the wife to attend, but her health isn't as good as it used to be. She doesn't have a problem with me attending, but it isn't the same. She used to talk to a lot of folks on the other forum. I would like her to at least meet some of the folks she used to talk to. She don't party like we used to so that's another reason she doesn't want to attend. but... i got a whole yr to convince her otherwise. :D no promises . :cert:

You don't HAVE to make it a "high anxiety" thing, for either of you. She can come and enjoy what she wants, and go back to the room to relax, or whatever. Don't HAVE to be out there 24/7!!

Take your time, enjoy the ride, enjoy the camaraderie, enjoy the time spent with others that WILL enjoy YOUR time. You can spend as much (or as little) time with us as you'd like. BUT, be guaranteed, we WILL enjoy your (both of your) company!

:seasix:

[jda67gta]

354 days left to find some reason to put the car up on jackstands.


In this case, 354 days left to get the car off of jackstands...:D

[Lightfoot]

I think we have enough people to take over either hotel. Barren Lake has water amenities & Mammoth Cave Hotel puts us into a different area to explore caves, distilleries and Fort Nox. :D I also like the Suffolk, VA suggestion. What sort of lodging and amenities are available in that area?

Chris, i'm Pretty sure both of those (mammoth cave and barren lake) are in dry cities/counties-but i could be wrong. If they are, then likely no beer trailer. Not that it matters to all, but i know it's mighty important to a lot of the group. I can find out for sure if needed.
I don't think any place will be found that will take better care of the group (as a whole) than Michael at the hampton does. JMO, (and i may be a bit biased because he's a friend of mine), but he knows what to expect and welcomes it. Most places would not be nearly as tolerant, especially if they haven't had the group before.

[NEED FOR SPEED]

Chris, i'm Pretty sure both of those (mammoth cave and barren lake) are in dry cities/counties-but i could be wrong. If they are, then likely no beer trailer. Not that it matters to all, but i know it's mighty important to a lot of the group. I can find out for sure if needed.
I don't think any place will be found that will take better care of the group (as a whole) than Michael at the hampton does. JMO, (and i may be a bit biased because he's a friend of mine). But he knows what to expect and welcomes it. Most places would not be nearly as tolerant, especially if they haven't had the group before.

:kimblair::kimblair::kimblair:

[SpdChik]

Chris, i'm Pretty sure both of those (mammoth cave and barren lake) are in dry cities/counties-but i could be wrong. If they are, then likely no beer trailer. Not that it matters to all, but i know it's mighty important to a lot of the group. I can find out for sure if needed.
I don't think any place will be found that will take better care of the group (as a whole) than Michael at the hampton does. JMO, (and i may be a bit biased because he's a friend of mine), but he knows what to expect and welcomes it. Most places would not be nearly as tolerant, especially if they haven't had the group before.

Agreed! Hampton hospitality is the best!!

[Lightfoot]

:kimblair::kimblair::kimblair:

:hurray::hurray::hurray:
check yer pm's

[MattW]

Wait.

Fort Nox?

:eek:

[Truck Guy]

:( I'd love to go, but can't get away the Memorial Day weekend any longer.

And I went to nine Cruise-In's :slap:

[99 pewtercoupe]

Agreed! Hampton hospitality is the best!!

Plus 1. I think the Hampton folks did a great job making us feel welcome and were not the least bit up tight about any of the activities. I would certainly vote to have it there again:seasix:

[Barkingowl]

Chris, i'm Pretty sure both of those (mammoth cave and barren lake) are in dry cities/counties-but i could be wrong. If they are, then likely no beer trailer. Not that it matters to all, but i know it's mighty important to a lot of the group. I can find out for sure if needed.
I don't think any place will be found that will take better care of the group (as a whole) than Michael at the hampton does. JMO, (and i may be a bit biased because he's a friend of mine), but he knows what to expect and welcomes it. Most places would not be nearly as tolerant, especially if they haven't had the group before.

Good point. I hadn't considered that. What if your hotel was the main hotel? Could a beer trailer be brought to it?

[87 Ragtop]

Agreed! Hampton hospitality is the best!!

They have tolerated a lot over the years. I'm guessing they may have had a few complaints from people who may or may not have been towing boats around a corner to find their parking lot filled with people and chairs. They also let us there whether we were staying in their hotel or not. I stayed at the Motel 6 this year. Lots of places would require you to be registered with them or they would kick you to the curb.

[Lightfoot]

Good point. I hadn't considered that. What if your hotel was the main hotel? Could a beer trailer be brought to it?

As much as we'd love to have it here Chris, we only have 25 rooms total.
We usually have a few to stay with us anyway since we're only a few minutes away (and we really appreciate it), but i think the event is bigger than us --by a long shot. I never did hear the final count on rooms at the Hampton this year but i think it was around 100 give or take. Ya can't beat Michael's place for that many:seasix:

[Allan]

That gives me 355 days to come up with a vette!! I won't be missing next year, and with God willing, have another vette to show up in!!:cert:

Mine is for sale!

[Iron Chef]

maybe one night this year we give dixie a break and do a crawfish boil.

I'll bring one down from up North to throw in. We call 'em lobsters.

I really like this idea. Perhaps the whole "Steak-Off" routine has run its course and it would be good to change things up a bit. How about a crawfish/crab/lobster boil for Saturday night?

I think it might also be nice to invite the Hampton staff (Michael and desk crew) as a "thank you" for all their hospitality over the years.

[Y2Kvert4me]

I think it might also be nice to invite the Hampton staff (Michael and desk crew) as a "thank you" for all their hospitality over the years.:iagree:

Though there was never a formal invitation extended, had any of them come out at dinnertime, I have NO doubt Rob would have gladly served them. :yesnod:

So yes, let's invite them. :seasix:

[SpdChik]

I really like this idea. Perhaps the whole "Steak-Off" routine has run its course and it would be good to change things up a bit. How about a crawfish/crab/lobster boil for Saturday night?

I think it might also be nice to invite the Hampton staff (Michael and desk crew) as a "thank you" for all their hospitality over the years.

That sounds great and I'm sure Rob would love to do it!

I love the idea of inviting the hotel crew...makes me feel bad we haven't invited them before. They are great to us :)

[NEED-A-VETTE]

I really like this idea. Perhaps the whole "Steak-Off" routine has run its course and it would be good to change things up a bit. How about a crawfish/crab/lobster boil for Saturday night?

I think it might also be nice to invite the Hampton staff (Michael and desk crew) as a "thank you" for all their hospitality over the years.

Excellent idea.

[Black94lt1]

OUTSTANDING! :hurray:

:party:

Autocross in the morning, lunch, Mammoth Cave tour afternoon.

Makers Mark, (or other distillery) one day, with one other choice for same day (for the non-alcoholic types)....


Great News! :seasix:

How about a trip to Jim Beam? They will have their new visitor center open by then and I believe an actual distillery tour. Plus they sell Bookers :shots:

[Black94lt1]

I really like this idea. Perhaps the whole "Steak-Off" routine has run its course and it would be good to change things up a bit. How about a crawfish/crab/lobster boil for Saturday night?

I think it might also be nice to invite the Hampton staff (Michael and desk crew) as a "thank you" for all their hospitality over the years.

Great ideas, love the crawfish boil and I'd be more than happy to help fund it so that all the staff at the Hampton could enjoy dinner with us.

[GRN ENVY]

Marcus said he might teach a detailing class next year. Those bringing their cars (and anybody else for that matter!) could raffle off a chance for THEIR car to be the car that gets the full detailing job on it.

Yep I would absolutly do that

[Black94lt1]

Just an update on a possible idea. We were in BG last week for the museum's Dagon run and made a quick stop at Jim Beam. They have their new gift shop open - two stories, the old gift shop is the tasting room - they use the vending machine concept though and you only get two tastes, but the best part is they now have a real tour of the distillery and also a new small batch/test operation where they make batches as small as one barrel to try out new ideas. They also have a new small batch bottling line where there is a spot where you can fill your own bottle - I'm not sure on all the details of how that works as it was not up and running yet. The tour is about 90 minutes long and will be $8/person (it was free when we were there as they will still training the tour guides). Having done the whole bourbon trail, I would consider Beam to be one of the best places now, very comparable to Maker's in that you see the whole process. The tasting room is not as good as Maker's but you can taste any two of their products, even the premium lines.

[onedef92]

Will be a blast, can't wait!!

[beadist]

Is there any interest in scheduling a one hour block of time on one of the mornings to have your car photographed in front of the NCM?

It would have to be @ 8-10 AM to get the best light.

:beadist:

[GentleBen]

And is the BR II Resident photographer volunteering for this arduous assignment? And is she willing to print numerous high resolution 12" x 18" copies of her work?

[beadist]

And is the BR II Resident photographer volunteering for this arduous assignment? And is she willing to print numerous high resolution 12" x 18" copies of her work?


No prints, just digital files :yesnod:

Should be easy if the weather cooperates. Drive up to the spot, shoot wide, close, owner gets out and stands alongside the car then moves along for the next person to pull up. :seasix:

[GentleBen]

Well, I tried.:seasix:

[Rob]

No prints, just digital files :yesnod:

Should be easy if the weather cooperates. Drive up to the spot, shoot wide, close, owner gets out and stands alongside the car then moves along for the next person to pull up. :seasix:

Will you do nudes? :waiting:

[snide]

Will you do nudes? :waiting:

:funnier::funnier:

[Loco Vette]

Will you do nudes? :waiting:

May I be the first to request not to know how she answeres you in particular?

[beadist]

Will you do nudes? :waiting:


:lol: :slap: :D You have your own photographer!

I doubt the NCM will invite us back if we start :moon: in front of the Museum.

[The_Dude]

I thought the world was ending on Dec. 21, 2012. Shouldn't we move this up?

[kylebuck]

That sounds great and I'm sure Rob would love to do it!

I love the idea of inviting the hotel crew...makes me feel bad we haven't invited them before. They are great to us :)

Plus the desk girls are hawt.

[SpdChik]

Plus the desk girls are hawt.

See....its just those ackward Joe Dirt grammatical moments :leaving:

[NEED-A-VETTE]

Just an update on a possible idea. We were in BG last week for the museum's Dagon run and made a quick stop at Jim Beam. They have their new gift shop open - two stories, the old gift shop is the tasting room - they use the vending machine concept though and you only get two tastes, but the best part is they now have a real tour of the distillery and also a new small batch/test operation where they make batches as small as one barrel to try out new ideas. They also have a new small batch bottling line where there is a spot where you can fill your own bottle - I'm not sure on all the details of how that works as it was not up and running yet. The tour is about 90 minutes long and will be $8/person (it was free when we were there as they will still training the tour guides). Having done the whole bourbon trail, I would consider Beam to be one of the best places now, very comparable to Maker's in that you see the whole process. The tasting room is not as good as Maker's but you can taste any two of their products, even the premium lines.

Not a bad idea. I'll be starting up with the heavier planning in a few months. I'll do a poll to gauge interest, since we've been doing maker's mark for several years.

[kylebuck]

See....its just those ackward Joe Buck grammatical moments :leaving:

Fixed

[GentleBen]

Well, just finished talking to Michael at the Hampton and making my reservations. He is going to give us the same rate as last year ($94/day plus taxes).

Guess we ought to start throwing ideas out of what we would like to do. With that in mind, here are a few (not necessarily mine):

Visit Opryland
Visit the Country Music Hall of Fame
Visit one of the Bourbon Distilleries
Auto X
Poker Rally
Meet the Moderators session

[Iron Chef]

Damn...I just got done with XMAS! :willy:

[Shrike6]

Assembly plant tour
C7 walk around
Cruise to and lunch at Shaker village
Detailing talk by the museum PDI guys

[81.]

what does BR stand for?

i won't be there, not that anybody cares.....but i know how fun these big forum meetups can be from anouther momma....have a blast every one.

[Black94lt1]

Woohoo, let's get planning, it will be here before we know it :D:datawiz:

[Rob]

I want to do the Kenny's Farmhouse Cheese this time.

[VetteBoy1979]

We won't be there this year as we are heading to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic to visit the in-laws.

Time for this gringo to start tanning so I can blend in better :P

Crazy side note, you can drink and drive there, but can't talk on the phone and drive. Guess I'll be hitting up the drive through bar.

[kylebuck]

We won't be there this year as we are heading to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic to visit the in-laws.

Time for this gringo to start tanning so I can blend in better :P

Crazy side note, you can drink and drive there, but can't talk on the phone and drive. Guess I'll be hitting up the drive through bar.

you taking the vette down there?

[Yamma]

what does BR stand for?

i won't be there, not that anybody cares.....but i know how fun these big forum meetups can be from anouther momma....have a blast every one.

Now that's the spirit......

:island14:


I want to do the Kenny's Farmhouse Cheese this time.

Yeah, I'd like to do that - and definitely Maker's Mark again, but only if it's like it was a few years ago - with the tastings and the awesome lunch and all that.

Opryland Hotel is a good suggestion too - and to tour the whole place is an ENTIRE day. That place is so dang big. But it is seriously awesome inside - maybe a half day there, they have some decent restaurants there, or just go next door to the Opry Mills Mall, and we all go to Chuy's. mmmmm, Chuy's. :cert::cert:

[NEED-A-VETTE]

Well, just finished talking to Michael at the Hampton and making my reservations. He is going to give us the same rate as last year ($94/day plus taxes).

Guess we ought to start throwing ideas out of what we would like to do. With that in mind, here are a few (not necessarily mine):

Visit Opryland
Visit the Country Music Hall of Fame
Visit one of the Bourbon Distilleries
Auto X
Poker Rally
Meet the Moderators session

:grouphug:

:funny: The arrangements have been made with the Hampton since December 11th. I was waiting on a few things from NCM before putting up the official thread. ;)

Yes, the Hampton will be extending the $94.00 rate again. The official dates are the May 23rd thru 25th. Michael is aware that there will be people arriving early (and staying later) and the rate will be good those days.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c343/sandyeas/photo2_zps2c04c539.png

There will be no hotel promo code this year to enter online. Instead, Michael's instructions are as follows:

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c343/sandyeas/photo3_zps17bbc73d.png

The rooms have been blocked. I did receive the confirmation from Michael. They are looking forward to being the host hotel, once again. :cheers:

I will start an official hotel thread this afternoon or evening. :dance:

[VetteBoy1979]

you taking the vette down there?

As it is an island, not quite sure how to get it there. You need to borrow it?

[The_Dude]

I thought the world was ending on Dec. 21, 2012. Shouldn't we move this up?

It's a good think no one listens to me. :shots:

[NEED-A-VETTE]

It's a good think no one listens to me. :shots:

:lol:


Closing this thread.

I'll pull the suggestions and post over here shortly: http://www.thevettebarn.com/forums/off-topic/45740-official-br-iii-activities-suggestion-thread.html