Announcement - GSMTR 2010 in Sparta TN

[boombapslappy]

Finally registered! Julia's coming too...it's her first wheelin' trip!

Don't forget, ONLINE REGISTRATION ENDS JUNE 1ST. It's fast and easy, plus it's the only way to get 5 free raffle tickets.

 

[LDowney]

So how are the numbers? Is it shaping up to be a good turn out or is it too early to tell?

 

[BMThiker]

The registrations have picked up seriously this past week. I think we are going to have a great turnout. Got folks coming from all over...LA, AL, FL, GA, SC, NC, TN, OH, IL, VA.

 

[BMThiker]

Just had to repost this...too funny!

Looking forward to ditching the office and hitting the road. ROAD TRIP

Look for dem Cajuns we gonna cook a Jambalaya Thursday night and we'll serve it till its gone

 

[uabericm]

Just registered. Heading up with my son (2 yo) on Monday and staying through Wednesday.

 

[Nottajeep]

Coming from Dallas... looking forward to wheel'n with this group and meeting lots of good people.

 

[BMThiker]

I just got your regs Jason, welcome aboard. Long haul for you and the family. Looking forward to seein' y'all.

 

[Nottajeep]

Thanks! I am leaving the children at home and bringing the wife, aunt and uncle. The are trail virgins, but it will be fun bc they rock. Whatz for dinner Fri/Sat? Matt Stell & The Crashers sound good based on the little I've heard.

 

[scott johnson]

how many registered so far? Mine said "order #73" when I registered. If that translates into 73 trucks that sounds like a good turn out!

 

[CandyPants]

As much as I REALLY, REALLY want to be there, I'll be 36 weeks pregnant and I don't think being a 5 hour drive away from home will be a good plan at that point.

 

[BMThiker]

I don't blame you, but it's only 3 hours from ATL, mama.

 

[CandyPants]

Well, if it is only 3 hours and if someone's got a bed for me and I can have a desinated "holy s*** she's in labor get her ass back to Atlanta" driver, maybe I'll come up for a day or 2!

But I am not planning on that...it'll be a on a whim and y'all will just have to deal with me when I get there.

 

[trd55]

Well I am coming in from Texas(southern tip, by the border) also. Picking up the kids(flyng in from AZ) in Houston. Looks like I will be there on Sunday. Is there any reason I can not setup camp on Sunday?

 

[BMThiker]

I don't see a problem. I think Trollhole will be there to acquaint you with the park.

 

[Nottajeep]

Since we are coming from TX, prefer to buy cold beer when we get there? What's the scoop on availability of cold beer? Thanks....

 

[trd55]

Since we are coming from TX, prefer to buy cold beer when we get there? What's the scoop on availability of cold beer? Thanks....

Good question. Also, since I will be getting there on Sunday, what are the alcohol laws on Sunday? I have been a few places where they do not sell on Sunday. How are the grocery stores in Sparta? How big is Sparta? Just asking, so if I need to stop elsewhere to do my shopping, I can. Thanks.

 

[BMThiker]

This should answer some of your questions.

Don't know the exact liquor laws, but I'd guess Sunday sales are verbotten.
Rosie's Package Store - Sparta, TN - Google Maps

Kroger and Walmart within 5 minutes from the park.
Shopping - Sparta, TN - Google Maps

 

[trd55]

Thanks, I guess I could have done that myself

 

[Trollhole]

Just got the goody bags from Woody. Very sweet.

 

[Trollhole]

Somebody is going to get hooked for GSMTR.

Metal Tech pallets arrived.

80 series sliders
40 front profile cage
40 tube doors
180 new orange Metal Tech pint glasses (you will be the first to get these)
Plus a bunch of other Metal Tech stuff.

Also have a 30 spline Long field super set from Bobby Long
A couple sets of M Dana 60 U joints
Some of his new knuckle wipers

Camel X sent a Hi-Lift, some compressors and a few repair kits.

TLC stepped up to the plate and sent a whole box of mags and stickers. Also have some other swag from them being delivered to the park next week. Have to say they have gone all out in making sure we are well taken care of.

Then we get to my office. Where there are way more boxes of stuff than I can shake a stick at.

Shane Walters at Metric TLC sent two sets of very cherry bench seat upholstery for a 40. This is the full set front and back.

JT's sent us a full Nitro Birfield Kit for a 40, 60 or 80 series.

CCOT sent a bezel and some other stuff.

+ there is a lot of flat stuff. (gift cards and discounts)

Kurt at Cruiser Outfitters
Borgeson
SOR
+ many others.

I have no idea how I'm going to fit all this in my 40 with a small trailer but it will make it there one way or the other.