EVENT: 2nd Annual WhrDLMI BBQ
07-31-2008 | 11:07 AM
#251
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From: VA
Originally Posted by WhrDLMI,Jul 8 2008, 10:04 AM
Second Annual WhrDLMI BBQ in Delaplane, VirginiaIt is that time of year again for GOOD food, GREAT friends, and AWESOME times. I am changing things up a little bit this year by hosting this event at Barrel Oak Winery near Marshal, Virginia. Just off of I-66. Should be easier to find than my little house in the woods.
My sister and her husband own the place so I kind of have an "in." 
The day will start kind of early at a yet to be disclosed start point for one of gfacter's now infamous drives. We will head from there to cruise along some amazing rural roads in Virginia and West Virginia and then head back to the winery for lunch. The drive will be about two hours and a couple hundred miles.
Once we get back to the winery, lunch is on me. I'll have burgers, hot dogs and grilled chicken sandwiches as well as some good sides. Any vegetarian "burgers" or "dogs" can be prepared upon request. As I did last year, the food will be top notch! Although there will be a lot if it, all of the food will be hand made. I'll have plenty of water and sodas.
Unfortunately, because of some bizarre Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control rules, we will NOT be able to bring in any alcohol from off-site. This means NO beer, NO liquor, and NO wine from other wineries.
This event is is going to be a very informal come as you are deal. If you don't want to do the drive, that is okay. Just plan on being at the winery sometime after 11:00 a.m. Of course, everyone is welcome to come and go as ya please.
Winery tours will be given as requested and, of course, Barrel Oak will be open for business should you wish to enjoy their wines. All are welcome! I am prepared to host a ton of folks! But a small turnout is okay, too!
Here is the thread from last year. It was an amazing success and I am going to do it again.
If by horrible circumstance the weather does not cooperate, I'll have to reschedule it for a date later in the summer. This, though, is just a backup plan in case it is REALLY bad on the 9th. That is to say... This is pretty much a "R@!n or Shine" (pray for Shine) event.
Date: Saturday, August 9th
Time: 11:00 a.m. till whenever...
Directions to the drive start:
That is 75 guests!
Check out the first page for updated info.
. So add a '+1' to w1ngman, please.
08-01-2008 | 07:36 AM
#258
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From: High Knob Mountain
Since no-one is volunteering to co lead the drive, I am just going to drive like a madman; I hope everyone can keep up.
Seriously I will PM Jeff the driving route we will either PM it to the drivers.
I strongly suggest you bring a GPS, a MAP and be very familiar with the route.
There are few places where we may be split up; it's up to you and or your navigator to stay on the route.
There are few places to safely stop and re-group so we need to make sure everyone can manage this solo.
As it is this is a touring drive, speeds will be relatively tame and close to the speed limit.
Seriously I will PM Jeff the driving route we will either PM it to the drivers.
I strongly suggest you bring a GPS, a MAP and be very familiar with the route.
There are few places where we may be split up; it's up to you and or your navigator to stay on the route.
There are few places to safely stop and re-group so we need to make sure everyone can manage this solo.
As it is this is a touring drive, speeds will be relatively tame and close to the speed limit.
08-01-2008 | 08:03 AM
#259
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From: Bumpass, VA
I'll lead a VERY moderate drive. But I will have zero opportunity to be familiarized with the route prior to Aug 9th. If you can provide a turn-by-turn printout offering both road names and route numbers, I feel confident that my Mom could 
hollar out each upcoming turn to me. I do have a TomTom...but [as far as I'm aware] it does not allow me a feature to easily create waypoints within a given destination (i.e. I cannot 'pre-route' a drive with my TomTom 
).
But again, with that said...my offer is on the table if you want it George.
- Dave
hollar out each upcoming turn to me. I do have a TomTom...but [as far as I'm aware] it does not allow me a feature to easily create waypoints within a given destination (i.e. I cannot 'pre-route' a drive with my TomTom ).But again, with that said...my offer is on the table if you want it George.
- Dave
08-01-2008 | 08:14 AM
#260
Joined: Nov 2002
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From: High Knob Mountain
Originally Posted by w1ngman,Aug 1 2008, 11:03 AM
I'll lead a VERY moderate drive. But I will have zero opportunity to be familiarized with the route prior to Aug 9th. If you can provide a turn-by-turn printout offering both road names and route numbers, I feel confident that my Mom could hollar out each upcoming turn to me. I do have a TomTom...but [as far as I'm aware] it does not allow me a feature to easily create waypoints within a given destination (i.e. I cannot 'pre-route' a drive with my TomTom ).
But again, with that said...my offer is on the table if you want it George.
- Dave
hollar out each upcoming turn to me. I do have a TomTom...but [as far as I'm aware] it does not allow me a feature to easily create waypoints within a given destination (i.e. I cannot 'pre-route' a drive with my TomTom ).But again, with that said...my offer is on the table if you want it George.
- Dave
Thanks DavePM sent