Fall Meet and Greet - Sept 28th-29th

[Gordon]

Went ahead and made this thread a sticky.

At George's farm. Lots of great fellowship and plenty of fun.

Rockgarden, hills, dirt piles, and a creek.

Friday evening with cooking over the campfire. Plenty of room for those who want to camp. Wheel at Little Stony on Saturday. Maybe Graceland, too.

If you are coming, even if tentative - include how many, and what you might be able to bring. If you are going to wheel on Saturday, post up in that thread.

Directions to George's farm...
Take I-26 north, go all the way to the end (Lynn Garden Drive Exit). Turn left at the bottom of the ramp, go 100 yards to the light, turn left on Carter Valley Road (TN346), then go 2 miles, on the left behind the brick ranch with the huge white two story garage.

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[Kinetic]

I know its been forever and a day since I owned a 4x4, much less been active with you all. But if no one objects I'd like to bring my lowly lil sentra and self out and enjoy some good times with everyone

[Jeep07]

I know its been forever and a day since I owned a 4x4, much less been active with you all. But if no one objects I'd like to bring my lowly lil sentra and self out and enjoy some good times with everyone

Everyone is welcome. We'd love to have you.

[TiredIronGRB]

That would be awesome, we will probably have two rides, one at Stoney Creek and the other at Graceland (about 5 miles from the M&G).

[FOXHOUND]

i work late friday nite and wont make either ride on saturday morning. will there be anyone around after the rides? i have been a member for a couple of weeks now and havent met anyone and was looking forward to the meet and greet. if there is something going on saturday nite count me in and let me know what food, etc.. i need to bring. also, i have 2-3 tents that i can loan out if someone needs it. just let me know, thanks.

[Adurbin]

Looks like I might just have my schedule worked out to where I can be there around 5 or 6 pm, as opposed to 12 or 1 am . YAY!!

[TiredIronGRB]

Cool, we'll have a ball :!:

[tjrockcrawler]

I'll bring twister :P

[TNjeeper97]

As far as I know Danielle and I will be there. Gordon, sign me up for sweet tea and cookies/dessert.

[AMSting]

I will be there with my wife. Not sure about the kids, but they really enjoyed it the last time. If you don't mind sour slaw, we can bring that. If not, we can do a dessert.

[Landyota]

I WILL BRING SOME OF THAT AWFUL BANANA PUDDING!

[TiredIronGRB]

I WILL BRING SOME OF THAT AWFUL BANANA PUDDING!

I love you man :!:

[BroncoMike]

MMMM yeeeaaassssssssssssss NAAANNAAAAA PUUUUDDDDAAANG!!!!

[Adurbin]

I may have a couple more folks with me....Maybe.

[Barnes4wd]

My wife and I are going to try and come if I can get the buggy put back togather. We look foward to making some new friends. What all do we need to bring?

[TiredIronGRB]

Glad your coming Brad :grin:

[Gordon]

My wife and I are going to try and come if I can get the buggy put back togather. We look foward to making some new friends. What all do we need to bring?

Most important thing is yourselves, and, maybe a jar or two of pickles?? Glad you can make it.

[Barnes4wd]

My wife and I are going to try and come if I can get the buggy put back togather. We look foward to making some new friends. What all do we need to bring?

Most important thing is yourselves, and, maybe a jar or two of pickles?? Glad you can make it.

Alright, I will bring some pickles.

[Johnny Sherman]

my wife and i are planning on coming on saturday. what time are we leaving for thr trail? where are we leaving from? this is my first event with you all, i'm looking forward to riding and meeting some new family in christ. Johnny Sherman

[TiredIronGRB]

Checkout the first post in this thread for directions to my place, but if your going on the Stoney Creek ride you may want to meet at the Food City in Elizabethton.

[Hokie_YJ]

Gordon, I think my Mom & Dad are gonna come with me on Friday night. I'll have mom make some Baked Beans.

[Gordon]

my wife and i are planning on coming on saturday. what time are we leaving for thr trail? where are we leaving from? this is my first event with you all, i'm looking forward to riding and meeting some new family in christ. Johnny Sherman

Johnny, here's the thread for the Saturday ride. This weekend, I'll post up a roll call for that ride. We'll roll at 10:00 or 10:15 from Food City.

http://www.4x4grace.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=7301&start=0

I'll also put some other directions in that thread that are "Stony specific".

Looking forward to seeing ya.

[Gordon]

Gordon, I think my Mom & Dad are gonna come with me on Friday night. I'll have mom make some Baked Beans.

Excellent, glad they're coming, and for the beans, too.

[Johnny Sherman]

i think we are going to spend the night with my wifes brother in Gray Station TN. on friday night. So i'll still be close to Georges house. I'll go on which ever trip. I may stop in for a minutes friday night.
Johnny Sherman

[NC_James]

i think we are going to spend the night with my wifes brother in Gray Station TN. on friday night. So i'll still be close to Georges house. I'll go on which ever trip. I may stop in for a minutes friday night.
Johnny Sherman


Where do you live in brevard at?

I live off of crab creek, on Island Cove Rd.

[Johnny Sherman]

I live off of lyday loop in pisgah forest. I have the 88 YJ on 42" swampers.

[Outback]

i work on sat but i will be there on friday, see ya all then. :thumbright:

[NC_James]

I can actually get off work for this! What else is needed? I would like too ride the trail but need a ride.

[Gordon]

I can actually get off work for this! What else is needed? I would like too ride the trail but need a ride.

Corn dogs, man! What else. :grin:

[NC_James]

I can actually get off work for this! What else is needed? I would like too ride the trail but need a ride.

Corn dogs, man! What else. :grin:

All right. Im in 8)

[NC_James]

I will have the Girlfriend with me for this one.

[TNRanger]

Me(as long as I don't get stuck workin which is possible but not likely) +1

[Johnny Sherman]

We are coming on Friday night now. Do I need to bring any thing else?
I have 5 cases on Sieria Mist. Is there a good hotel near Georges house?
Can't wait!!! :roll: Johnny Sherman

[Johnny Sherman]

I also have literally thousands of shirts left over from the Jellico Event.
I'll bring enough for everybody one. They are nice shirts.
Johnny Sherman

[Adurbin]

cool

[TiredIronGRB]

Is there a good hotel near Georges house?

Yes, theres several...there's a nice Hampton Inn right off of I26 in Kingsport, it's very easy to get in and out of.

[BroncoMike]

Well guys I'm gonna have to back out of this one. I really wanted to come to this one so I could go play at Graceland but the wife and I are wanting to take Hayden to Dollywood so he can ride some kiddie rides before it gets too cold. And when you pay the kind of money we did for season tickets you have to go more than once to get your money out of them.

Gordon I will still take care of the Hamburger/Hotdog buns. I'll get them to Bill or George before the gathering. If that's ok with them.

[TiredIronGRB]

Gordon I will still take care of the Hamburger/Hotdog buns. I'll get them to Bill or George before the gathering. If that's ok with them.

No way, we'll get them. I hate you won't be there but I understand, kids don't stay kids long enjoy it while you can :grin:

[Gordon]

Well guys I'm gonna have to back out of this one. I really wanted to come to this one so I could go play at Graceland but the wife and I are wanting to take Hayden to Dollywood so he can ride some kiddie rides before it gets too cold. And when you pay the kind of money we did for season tickets you have to go more than once to get your money out of them.

Gordon I will still take care of the Hamburger/Hotdog buns. I'll get them to Bill or George before the gathering. If that's ok with them.

We'll miss ya, Mike, enjoy Dollywood. We love that place, especially this time of year. I got the buns covered

[NC_James]

I also have literally thousands of shirts left over from the Jellico Event.
I'll bring enough for everybody one. They are nice shirts.
Johnny Sherman

What time are you heading up man?

[Johnny Sherman]

we are planning on leaving around 4 or 5. call me if you'd like.
George, what time are you'll planning on eating
Johnny Sherman 828-883-7375

[TiredIronGRB]

Anyone bringing food/drinks PLEASE be there by 5:30 so we can have everything ready for cooking.

[Adurbin]

I will try my best to be there by 5:30. With me not getting off work until 4:30, and having to motivate Tamara to hurry it along. It may take me a bit. I will bee-line it to your house however, once we are on the road.

[TiredIronGRB]

Good deal, just don't get a ticket...in the past we've had some key ingredients show up a hour late :cry:

[Redman_30_06]

It looks like I should be able to make it. I should be leaving here about 5 or 6. I will have one other person with me but we are going to eat on the way down.

[Hilla-GO-Rilla]

I'm going to try to be there by 6pm with Sawyer, He'll love all the "Big Trucks"!

We're not planing on eating...see everyone there :!:

[Matt07FJ]

I should be there for Fri. night unless something major changes....

[Want2Wheel]

Do I need to get anything else? Drop me down to 4-6 people. Thank You, Rob

[Gordon]

Do I need to get anything else? Drop me down to 4-6 people. Thank You, Rob
Not a thing..........

[TiredIronGRB]

Brad, (Barnes4WD) is going to be running late so I'll get some pickles.

[Bluegill]

I'll bring the marshmallows again (hardly anybody wanted s'mores last time though - so no Hersheys & graham crackers this time)

Probably need to drop Tom-boy & the youngens from the list, they won't be able to make this one. :cry: It'll just be me.

[KTaylor660]

Any chance of me being able to drop the ice off early on Friday? That way, I don't have to try and fit enough for everyone in the Samurai (if it's running).

[TiredIronGRB]

Sure, what time?

[Johnny Sherman]

We are now leaving around 3:30, so we should be there around 5:30.
By the way, I'm bringing one (my wife).

[KTaylor660]

What time would be best for you? I don't have a big cooler, so I'm gonna use a large box and line it with trash bags. It normally works well for us at wortk, when we do it that way.

[NC_James]

We are now leaving around 3:30, so we should be there around 5:30.
By the way, I'm bringing one (my wife).

I am leaving Brevard about that time also. If you want too convoy up let me know. Or if you have not been you can follow me too Georges.

[TiredIronGRB]

What time would be best for you? I don't have a big cooler, so I'm gonna use a large box and line it with trash bags. It normally works well for us at wortk, when we do it that way.

Give me a call today...

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George

[Landyota]

LOOKS LIKE IT WILL BE ME, BARBARA, AND OUR 2 EXCHANGE STUDENTS. SHOULD BE VERY INTERESTING FOR THEM. WILL BRING THE COLE SLAW ALONG WITH THE BANANA PUDDING.

[Gordon]

LOOKS LIKE IT WILL BE ME, BARBARA, AND OUR 2 EXCHANGE STUDENTS. SHOULD BE VERY INTERESTING FOR THEM. WILL BRING THE COLE SLAW ALONG WITH THE BANANA PUDDING.

Great, thanks.

[NC_James]

We will be staying at the Hampton Inn off of John B. Dennis in Kingsport. I plan on leaving about the same time as Johnny Sherman, or alittle bit earlier. I think the guy at the hotel gave us a suite so if someone wants a bed you are welcome too stay. :wink: See you all Friday!

[SharpesJeep]

I probably be there a little later in the evening unless I can get off work early. Hope to see everyone there..

[Bluegill]

Anyone bringing food/drinks PLEASE be there by 5:30 so we can have everything ready for cooking.

How early can we be there? 4:30ish? 5:00?

[TiredIronGRB]

That's fine, I should be here by 2:30 or so.

[NC_James]

I will be at hotel around 4. Than will be at the property around 5:15. If you need me sooner let me know.

[BroncoMike]

Hey George or Bill or anybody going to the M&G. I need to get the hamburger/hotdog buns to someone so they can get them to the M&G for everyone.

I counted the list of attendees and came up with about 50 people. Do you all think I need to get 50 of each or about 1/2 and 1/2?

Gordon and Deannerica how mean hamburger/hotdogs are you all bringing?

[TiredIronGRB]

I thought Gordon changed it.

[Want2Wheel]

Do I need to meet you somewhere?

[BroncoMike]

I thought Gordon changed it.

He did but I told him I didn't feel right putting it off on someone else since I changed plans. It's really no biggie anyways. I wanted to do something to help out with the M&G.

[TiredIronGRB]

You always do stuff to help out :grin:

[Hokie_YJ]

Hey George or Bill or anybody going to the M&G. I need to get the hamburger/hotdog buns to someone so they can get them to the M&G for everyone.

I counted the list of attendees and came up with about 50 people. Do you all think I need to get 50 of each or about 1/2 and 1/2?

Gordon and Deannerica how mean hamburger/hotdogs are you all bringing?

I'm off all day Friday and i can meet you somewhere. Just give me a call
416-9163

[Jeep07]

I'm + 1

[BroncoMike]

Hey George or Bill or anybody going to the M&G. I need to get the hamburger/hotdog buns to someone so they can get them to the M&G for everyone.

I counted the list of attendees and came up with about 50 people. Do you all think I need to get 50 of each or about 1/2 and 1/2?

Gordon and Deannerica how mean hamburger/hotdogs are you all bringing?

I'm off all day Friday and i can meet you somewhere. Just give me a call
416-9163

Will do Ben!


Gordon Dennerica what do you all think on the bun count?

[DeannErica]

I think my wife was making around 40 to 50 burgers.

[Gordon]

I picked up 75 dogs this evening.

[TiredIronGRB]

I picked up 75 dogs this evening.

I think my wife was making around 40 to 50 burgers.

I hope we have some hungry people tomorrow night :shock:

[Barnes4wd]

George, we have worked it out so that we will be leaving around four from our shop. See you in time to eat!

[TiredIronGRB]

Good, looks like we're going to have a little food :wink:

[Marty G]

looks like me and madi will be there

[DeannErica]

I picked up 75 dogs this evening.

I think my wife was making around 40 to 50 burgers.

I hope we have some hungry people tomorrow night :shock: Just be sure and leave your belts very loose and put the diet off for a day :lol:

[Derrickalda]

wish i could be there.....think of me as im slaving away at remodeling my apartment

have fun guys

PS...I plan on DRIVING to visit in December

[Jeep07]

wish i could be there.....think of me as im slaving away at remodeling my apartment

have fun guys

PS...I plan on DRIVING to visit in December

woohhoo we will go wheelin. And break ur junk so u can't go back :idea:

I hope your landlord is taking care of you for fixing his property :)

[BroncoMike]

I picked up 75 dogs this evening.

I think my wife was making around 40 to 50 burgers.


Dad Jim I'd say!!! But I'm sure there won't be that much left. :wink:

[Adurbin]

Is anyone bringing graham crackers and chocolate for smores?? :roll:

[Jeep07]

Is anyone bringing graham crackers and chocolate for smores?? :roll:

rob is bringing marshmellows but not the other (evidently nobody ate them last time, I didn't know they were there)

U could hook it up :).


Also people bring your chairs and flashlights or lanterns.

[Bluegill]

Don't forget skeeter repellent too. :wink:

Oh, and a stick (or whatever you choose) to roast the marshmallows on. :grin:

[NC_James]

See you all there!

[SamuraiGuyTN]

Im getting off work at 1830...And the wife is going outta town....I'll be there around 7 if you guys are still there...... :smokin:

[BillM]

We will be. Come on.

[Gordon]

Update Friday Sept 28th - Last update, see ya all there!!!

If any of you haven't posted up, and get the urge - come anyway - plenty of vittles and it'll be a great time.......... :grin: :grin:


Food List

Hotdogs, mustard, ketchup - Gordon
Hotdog buns - BroncoMike
Soda - want2wheel
Mtn Dew Soda - Bluegill
Bottled Water - tjrockcrawler
Sweet Tea - TNJeeper97
Sierra Mist - Johnny Sherman
Ice - ktaylor660
Chips - Jeep07
Burgers - Deannerica
Burger buns - BroncoMike
Napkins, Paper plates, Cups - on hand already
Plastic forks, knives, spoons - on hand already
Chili on the dogs - adurbin
Baked Beans - Hokie_YJ
Potato Salad - SolarTJ
Cole Slaw - Landyota
Sour slaw - AMSting
Pickles - Barnes4wd
Marshmallows - Bluegill
CORNDOGS - sinkinitup
Cookies/Dessert - TNJeeper97
Banana Pudding - Landyota

What am I forgetting?

Planning to attend

Gordon
TiredIronGRB
want2wheel +4 to 6
SolarTJ
Hokie_YJ +2
Kinetic
Bluegill
Deannerica +2
Jeep07 +1
ktaylor660 +1
tjrockcrawler +1
TNRanger + 1
adurbin +1 or a few more
TNJeeper97 +1
AMSting +1
Landyota +3
Barnes4wd +1
Johnny Sherman +1
Outback
sinkinitup + 1
redman_30_06
Hilla-GO-Rilla
sharpesjeep
FSBS +1.5
Marty G +1

[Matt07FJ]

I'm out....

My FJ is gonna be getting detailed tonight/tomorrow before the trip to Dyersburg for the Rough Country Lift/Magazine Photo Shoot....

I'll def. see you guys in Harlan tho!

[TiredIronGRB]

Sure you will :roll:

[Jeep07]

I'm out....

My FJ is gonna be getting detailed tonight/tomorrow before the trip to Dyersburg for the Rough Country Lift/Magazine Photo Shoot....

I'll def. see you guys in Harlan tho!

Why detail it before the work is done? I bet they rewash it anyway.

[Matt07FJ]

Sure you will :roll:

Oh I definitely will be there for that one...

[Matt07FJ]

I'm out....

My FJ is gonna be getting detailed tonight/tomorrow before the trip to Dyersburg for the Rough Country Lift/Magazine Photo Shoot....

I'll def. see you guys in Harlan tho!

Why detail it before the work is done? I bet they rewash it anyway.

B/c it's in pretty rough shape as is...and they're gonna be pretty pushed for time on Monday....

And all the photos are going to be of the lift installation/final product..... so they want it clean before they get it...

I know I know....I hate I'm missing this too....I was looking forward to it!

[KTaylor660]

Sorry I missed this guys....my wife was sick when I came home, and we couldn't make it.

[NC_James]

Had a great time! Looking forward too Graceland!

[TiredIronGRB]

Sorry I missed this guys....my wife was sick when I came home, and we couldn't make it.

I hope she gets better soon...thanks for the ice, we had plenty :wink:

[NC_James]

Sorry I missed this guys....my wife was sick when I came home, and we couldn't make it.

I hope she gets better soon...thanks for the ice, we had plenty :wink:

Hope she gets better! Family comes first :wink:

[SamuraiGuyTN]

Thats no excuse.....Just kidding, I was looking forward to seeing you there. Oh well maybe next time.... Hope Jen feels better.

[Jeep07]

Man what a great M&G, we had an excellent turnout. Rebecca and myself really enjoyed the evening and we couldn't have asked for better weather.

Thanks to all for the food and fellowship.

[Want2Wheel]

You should have camped. I need another sleeping bag. It was COLD.

[Gordon]

It was an awesome event, for sure. We are all so blessed!


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[TiredIronGRB]

I would say blessed :grin:

I had the best time, last night and today...at Graceland we tied the two hill climbs together and made a couple new obsticles. Johnny Sherman broke a rear axle, Matt pulled his driveshaft apart, Brad just made us all look bad 8)

The best part was getting to meet and know some more of our members alot better...great days :!:

[Adurbin]

Best time I have had in a long time. My wife even got a souvenir from camping (a cold bug)

[NC_James]

Awesome time! Loved the fellowship and getting too know everyone!

[tjrockcrawler]

Thanks George for the hospitality. I really had a good time, minus the cold nights sleep. Thank you to 4x4 grace for making me feel welcome.

[Bluegill]

A wonderful time indeed! :grin: Thank the Lord for blessing the whole event, thanks to George for the hospitality, and thanks to everyone for making it very enjoyable. It was great meeting & getting to know new faces, and seeing old friends as well.

I'll post up pics tomorrow, right now I'm at work :(

[BroncoMike]

Man looks like it was a blast! I hate that I missed it but I had an even better time taking little man to Dollywood! Other than God sending his son for my sins the 2nd best thing was God giving me Hayden! He just melts my heart sometimes.....

Anyways....Glad everyone had a great time!!!

[Redman_30_06]

Just want to thank everybody for the great time. I will definatley have to come back to graceland had an awesome time there. I think I need to go sabotage Brads buggy so he won't make us all look bad next time. :lol:

[Marty G]

Just want to thank everybody for the great time. I will definatley have to come back to graceland had an awesome time there. I think I need to go sabotage Brads buggy so he won't make us all look bad next time. :lol:

instead of sabotage remember the yard nomb that got stollen and thea kept sending pics and letters to the owner of wear it was
we coulde just take it frum trail to trail and email him pics of it
or post them on a websites it woulde be the wear is brads buggy know post :shock: :grin: :grin:

[Hokie_YJ]

Had a great time this weekend. I think these Meet & Greets get better each time.

[BillM]

I think this was one of the biggest ones we have had.

[Landyota]

Thanks to everyone, we had a great time. Thank you George for your hospitality and to all for allowing the exchange students to have a great adventure. We do have an exceptional group!

[TiredIronGRB]

Thanks to everyone, we had a great time. Thank you George for your hospitality and to all for allowing the exchange students to have a great adventure. We do have an exceptional group!

You guys don't realize it but it is an honor for us to have these events at our place :grin:

[Bluegill]

I think this was one of the biggest ones we have had.

x2 :!:

[Barnes4wd]

Brooke and I had a great time and really enjoyed the fellowship and wheeling. Thanks for making us feel welcome. We both look forward to more 4x4 Grace outings. Thanks to Johnny, Matt, Ben and George for helping me with the buggy. We will be looking for you guys at the Fall Crawl in KY..

[Hokie_YJ]

No problem man, i was glad to help you.

[TiredIronGRB]

Whoever had Johnny bring the tires and wheels up needs to come and get them.

[Want2Wheel]

ASAP

[Redman_30_06]

I like the new sig George. :grin:

[Derrickalda]

ive only seen one picture....anybody posted any yet?

[Bluegill]

Whoever had Johnny bring the tires and wheels up needs to come and get them.

If nobody else takes them I will, they'll fit my FSJ hubs.

[Want2Wheel]

They were brought up for Nick, and he decided to go with the other wheels. I told him to leave them. If anyone wants them I will get them and have them at my house (when my truck is fixed) unless anyone wants to go get them.

[TiredIronGRB]

As long as someone gets them, I just don't want to mow around them.

[TiredIronGRB]

Whoever had Johnny bring the tires and wheels up needs to come and get them.

If nobody else takes them I will, they'll fit my FSJ hubs.

Come and get'em...doesn't look like anyone else is :roll:

[Jeep07]

bluegill I say they are yours. Hey i'm coming down that way tommorow to pickup that 4 runner. I have some empty room headin down if you want me to bring them.

[Bluegill]

I sure would appreciate that, Wes! :grin:

If you remember how to get to my house, Jamie's place is easy to get to from here.