[BRIII attendees...Please Step In] Time to vote on the activities...

[NEED-A-VETTE]

Ok...

Thank you, to everyone that made suggestions for new activities for BRIII. We're asking everyone to look at the activities listed in the poll and choose the things you would definitely attend or participate in, if they were on the agenda. This is a multiple choice poll...please vote for your top 6-7 choices.

I know, I know. There are A LOT of details listed below. But this is going to be the decider on what things we will remove and/or add to this year's schedule. We'd like as much participation in this poll as possible, but please only vote for the things that you have a serious interest in attending.

One small detail: A lot of people will be bringing their SO to BG - and they may not necessarily be registered here. If they're not registered, we obviously can't tally up the activities that they'd like to attend via this poll. However, we'd still like to know what they'd like to attend, so we can get a somewhat accurate head count. You can post that info up in this thread.

REGARDING THE MAKER'S MARK TOUR VERSUS THE JIM BEAM AMERICAN STILLHOUSE TOUR: If you've been on the Maker's mark tour before and would like to try something new, this is an alternative that was suggested in the previous thread. Distance is about the same from BG as MM. While I was doing some research, I found out that they just redid the grounds a few months ago. See Black94lt1's review here: https://www.thevettebarn.com/forums/777868-post133.html

Anyhow, I tried to do as much research as possible on the things that everyone suggested. I've listed just about everything below, with a short description. Hopefully, this will help as everyone makes their decisions. I think that I included the location for any of the activities that may have a (somewhat) long drive - just so everyone is aware.

1. VB People’s Choice Car Show

   Duration: 4 hours

   Sponsored by the NCM and held in the NCM lot.

   Awards include: Best of Show, NCM Director’s choice, generation awards.

2. Detailing Seminar

   Duration: 2 hours

   Class given by Marcus

   Will be held in the Hampton parking lot.

3. Yazoo Brewery Road Tour & Lunch

   Duration: 5.5 hours (total for round trip drive, tour and lunch)

   Located in Nashville.

   Lunch will be arranged and will be pay at the door.

4. Poker Run

   Duration: 2 hours

   Instructions and first clue at NCM registration desk.

   Stops are local in Bowling Green area.

5. Spa Session at Spa Fabulous

   Duration: 3 hours

   Includes 1/2 hour chair massage, manicure and pedicure.

   Pricing TBD, but will likely be close to last year's price. I believe it was a manicure, pedicure and 30 minute chair massage for $70.00

6. Jim Beam Tour - American Stillhouse

   Duration: Estimated 6-7 hours (total for round trip drive, tour and lunch)

   Stillhouse just redone late 2012. New buildings now open, as well.

   Located in Clermont, KY

   Fee is $8.00 for the tour

   I have a call out to them to find out if there is a place on the property to buy lunch. Also, Stephanie (NCM) is also looking into whether or not they have any previous contact/planning with them, in the event we want to plan a tour.

7. Makers Mark Road Tour and Lunch

   Duration: 7 hours (total for round trip drive, tour and lunch)

   Located in Loretto, KY

   The tour and bourbon tasting is $7 per adult. There is no charge for active duty military with an ID.

   Lunch at Makers Mark (Pay on your own, separate from the tour fee.)

8. Kenny’s Cheese Road Tour and Lunch

   Duration: 5 hours (total for round trip drive, tour and lunch)

   Visit to Kenny’s Cheese

   Lunch at Barren River Lodge

   Tour fee was $18

9. Autocross

   Duration: 4 hours

   Held at a location specified by the NCM.

   Run by volunteers designated by the NCM.

10. Civil War Digital Scavenger Hunt

    Duration: 3 hours

    Instructions and guide sheet at the NCM registration desk

    Tour of Civil War sites in the Bowling Green area

11. Golf Cart Autocross

    Duration: 1 hour

    Use NCM race prepared B-P 66 Corvette Golf Cart

    2-person teams

    Driver is blindfolded with Navigator giving directions

    Prize for best time

    Held on the NCM front lawn

12. Mammoth Cave Tour

    Duration: Estimated at 4 hours, depending on which tour the group decides on (if there is enough interest)

13. White Castle Kitchen Tour

    Duration: Estimated at 1 hour

    Owner has not yet committed to allowing it, if there is interest.

14. Country Music Hall of Fame

    Duration: Estimated 6 hours (total for round trip drive, tour and lunch)

    Located in Nashville, TN

    Website advises tour takes about 2 hours.

    Tour packages starting at $24.00/person

    Minimum packages include: Admission to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and the Celebrity Audio Tour, which is a guided audio tour by artists such as Vince Gill, Dolly Parton, Charlie Daniels and Bill Cody, WSM radio personality and GAC Master Series host.

15. Golf Tournament

    This will be organized by Sneaks, but he will need to have a general idea of how many are interested.

16. Gun range

    If there is enough interest, we will find a range fairly local to BG.

17. Bowling

    If there is enough interest, we will find a bowling alley fairly local to BG.

18. Curling

    Yep, there's a curling rink (is that what they call it...???) local to BG. In speaking with the manager, they generally only have classes during the week. However, they may be willing to schedule something for the weekend, if we could guarantee a minimum head count.

    Pricing is TBD, as it will depend on duration of the class (they're decision) and head count.

Here are a list of items, which are not included in the poll. They're not included because they are either things that take place in the evening at the hotel (simply put on the 'official' agenda, as notification that they are taking place). Since they're noted on the schedule for notification purposes only, we don't need a participation count.

• GRN ENVY Car Wash
• Evening Poker Tournament at Hampton
• Beer Pong Tournament at Hampton
• 50/50 drawing for the NCM
• Dunk Tank with proceeds to NCM (depends on availability and cost of dunk tank in BG area)
• White Castle Burger eating contest

Also, just FYI, beadist will be setting aside time on Thursday and Friday to taking pictures with folks and their cars in front of the NCM. I'll put that on the NCM schedule as notification. Since she has so graciously committed to doing this already, I didn't include it in the poll.

These are things we've already ruled out. Reasons listed:

• Nelson's Green Brier Distillery

  This is a fairly new establishment. Their tours are not quite up and running. We will probably have a better experience with this if we wait until 2014.

• Masseuse available Wednesday/Thursday afternoon for chair massages in lobby

  I did some initial calling around. Not many places have showed an interest in sending over a massage therapist without having a firm number of participants and a set schedule. They don't want cmmit their therapist(s) to us for a chunk of time, only to have them standing around earning nothing. This is understandable. Unfortunately, so many things can happen (with schedules/timing) when people are driving or flying in, there's really no way for me to guarantee them a minimum count of customers.

  My suggestion is this: Anyone that thinks they would like a massage simply should participate in the spa day. (No, it's not gay.) You can get a chair massage or upgrade to a full massage, if you would like.

• Day trip for rafting/kayaking/zipline or Green River canoe and kayak

  These activities can be found near Mammoth Cave. However, the expense and timing of the activities and classes make it difficult to plan for a large group. Therefore, I'll leave it off the agenda and allow individuals to decide if they'd like to do this on their own.

  There are several companies that offer classes in ziplining, etc. One company that offers these activities can be found here: Mammoth Cave Adventures If you do a google search, there are several options.

• Opryland and shops/Chuy's

  I tried to research more about Opryland, but all the sites I've visited say it closed in 1997...???

• Shaker village

  This looks like an awesome place to visit. Unfortunately, its about a 150 mile drive (one way) from BG (located in Harrodsburg, KY). That's about a 2.5 hour drive one way, assuming no traffic. A five hour round trip drive may be pushing the limits, especially for those that are already making a long drive to BRIII.

[Iron Chef]

Wow. Awesome! Way to get after it Sandy.

I selected both Jim Beam and Maker's Mark tour. I've been to MM twice, so if there is a tie or conflict, I wouldn't mind visiting a new distillery.

[Rob]

Originally Posted by NEED-A-VETTE

[*]Opryland and shops/Chuy's

I tried to research more about Opryland, but all the sites I've visited say it closed in 1997...???

Opryland Theme park did close back in '97 but in its place is a mall called Opry Mills and that has a restaurant called Chuy's (really good too).

Next to this same mall is the Opryland Hotel - which is a massive hotel and has a good couple of hours of walking paths all inside and in their gardens. It is a nice place to visit.

However, with the number of activities I see planned - you may be pushing it to try and fit this one in somewhere.

[NEED-A-VETTE]

Originally Posted by Dixievet

Opryland Theme park did close back in '97 but in its place is a mall called Opry Mills and that has a restaurant called Chuy's (really good too).

Next to this same mall is the Opryland Hotel - which is a massive hotel and has a good couple of hours of walking paths all inside and in their gardens. It is a nice place to visit.

However, with the number of activities I see planned - you may be pushing it to try and fit this one in somewhere.

Good point. Definitely a place to keep in mind for the future, though.

[NEED-A-VETTE]

Originally Posted by Iron Chef

Wow. Awesome! Way to get after it Sandy.

[Shrike6]

I sure hope we will get a look at the C7 while we are there.
Even better if some can get a ride along, maybe have a drawing for it.

[snide]

Originally Posted by Dixievet

Opryland Theme park did close back in '97 but in its place is a mall called Opry Mills and that has a restaurant called Chuy's (really good too).

Next to this same mall is the Opryland Hotel - which is a massive hotel and has a good couple of hours of walking paths all inside and in their gardens. It is a nice place to visit.

However, with the number of activities I see planned - you may be pushing it to try and fit this one in somewhere.

Chuy's has a store in Bowling Green, across the road from the Hampton Inn. Well, it's behind the Drury Inn. Muy good eats.

[Utah997]

What's the Date?

[snide]

Originally Posted by Utah997

What's the Date?

Memorial Day weekend.

[GentleBen]

Actually, it is during the week prior to the Memorial Day weekend.

Most arrive on Wednesday or Thursday and depart on Saturday or Sunday, leaving Monday (Memorial Day) to relax and unwind.

The dates are 22- 26 May.

[NEED-A-VETTE]

Originally Posted by Utah997

What's the Date?

May 23-25, 2013 are the official dates.

[NEED-A-VETTE]

We've added a couple of evening activities to take place at the hotel.

https://www.thevettebarn.com/forums/o...-activity.html

[Jay13]

Originally Posted by NEED-A-VETTE

Ok...

Thank you, to everyone that made suggestions for new activities for BRIII. We're asking everyone to look at the activities listed in the poll and choose the things you would definitely attend or participate in, if they were on the agenda. This is a multiple choice poll...please vote for your top 6-7 choices.

Then why did you vote for every one??

I wouldn't mind trying some curling. I wonder if you all would figure out who I was if I crashed the party....

[NEED-A-VETTE]

Originally Posted by Jay13

Then why did you vote for every one??

I wouldn't mind trying some curling. I wonder if you all would figure out who I was if I crashed the party....

I was testing the thread. But my vote has already been removed from all the counts. My name shows, by I'm not counted.

Wait, what I meant to say is that I voted for them all because I'm effing awesome.



Edit: Now you've set the bar...we will expect you there.

[Dave]

You actually looked into curling? That's awesome!

[NEED-A-VETTE]

Originally Posted by Dave

You actually looked into curling? That's awesome!

I was trying to lure the Canadians.

[Black94lt1]

Originally Posted by Iron Chef

Wow. Awesome! Way to get after it Sandy.

I selected both Jim Beam and Maker's Mark tour. I've been to MM twice, so if there is a tie or conflict, I wouldn't mind visiting a new distillery.

Great job Sandy!

I agree on the Beam versus Maker's. We've been to Maker's quite a few times and Beam before the changes and after and as the link to our fall visit says, Beam is way improved.

[Jay13]

Originally Posted by NEED-A-VETTE

Edit: Now you've set the bar...we will expect you there.

I can see it now. "Who is that asshole??"

[NEED-A-VETTE]

Thanks for your input, everyone.