4X4Grace Fall Meet and Greet Oct 10-11

[TiredIronGRB]

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.

Event will start around 5:00 pm with cooking starting at 6:00 pm

If you are coming, even if tentative - include how many, and what you might be able to bring.

There will be a separate thread started for Saturday wheeling.

Directions
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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[Gordon]

OK - got a food list going, so please sound off about what you can help out with.

George, could you check to see if there are napkins, etc still left over??

If anyone has a great secret recipe that they'd like to bring, just post up and I'll add it in.

I will keep moving the food list forward as it is updated.

[Jeep07]

I will get cookies.

[Redman_30_06]

I can get the tater salad, some drinks, and the burger buns.

[Gordon]

I can get the tater salad, some drinks, and the burger buns.

I just put ya down for tater salad - last time we had quite a few folks who wanted to bring something, and we'd filled up the list. If we get running short near the event, I'll cry out for help. :icon_mrgreen: Thanks for offering.

[loves_kelly]

I got the burger buns then.

[Adurbin]

Something different this year....I'll bring the Mustard! and my wife!!

[Redman_30_06]

I just put ya down for tater salad - last time we had quite a few folks who wanted to bring something, and we'd filled up the list. If we get running short near the event, I'll cry out for help. :icon_mrgreen: Thanks for offering.
That will work.:kewl:

[SurferSami]

I'll be coming with my family, so let me know what I can bring.

[tjrockcrawler]

bottled H2O me + 1

[Gordon]

I'll be coming with my family, so let me know what I can bring.

John, I put you down for hotdog buns, thanks.

[Mud&Rox]

I'll be there with sweet tea

[SurferSami]

John, I put you down for hotdog buns, thanks.

How many do we need to bring Gordon?
I am really looking forward to this M&G as my wife doesn't often participate in the off-road environment. She loves to camp, it's the bouncing around the trails she can do without. What is the weather usually like in Oct.?

[TNRanger]

It's very tentative for me, but i'm gonna try my best to make this one!

[BillM]

Everyone keep in mind that some people may have to bring the same thing if we end up with a large # like the last one. I got the Chili Gordon. I updated your post myself.

[XJmudder]

I will be there + 1 I can bring some Ketchup

[99NCXJ]

I'm planning on making it again. I'm still working on the wife. She isn't much for camping so maybe i can talk her into staying in a hotel nearby.

[Adurbin]

BOD, there will be a trail ride on Saturday right??

[Jeep07]

I hope i'm Jeep07 + 2 :) If not my wife's belly is going to be gigantic. lol

[Bluegill]

BOD, there will be a trail ride on Saturday right??
Probably 2 or 3 of them ;)
What is the weather usually like in Oct.?
John - that's like predicting what the NYSE volume will be 10yrs from now. :icon_lol: At the Oct '07 M&G, the weather was a balmy 60-65 degrees. At the Oct '06 M&G, we had icicles on our noses when we woke up - 35 degrees. 20yrs ago, you could hang meat outside around here in Oct - and it wouldn't spoil all season long.

[Barnes4wd]

Brooke and I will be there and bring the Mtn Dew Soda -

[96 coutry cherokee]

Ill be there with however many bags of ice you need just let me know and Ill get them and it will be me +1

[SurferSami]

Put me down for 2 - 2 litres of Dr. Pepper also. :-)

[96 coutry cherokee]

lol how many bags you want/need?

[TiredIronGRB]

Hey Gordon, Tammy and I plan to be there :icon_mrgreen:

[Adurbin]

Hey Gordon, Tammy and I plan to be there :icon_mrgreen:

LOL I would hope so!!

[babyjeepwoman]

AMSting and I will be there. Put us down for sour slaw and as it gets closer anything else you might need.

[Gordon]

lol how many bags you want/need?

We'll get a headcount a week or so before - probably 6 or 8 bags, though.

[96 coutry cherokee]

ok cool Im on a budget and like to plan ahead so thanks for the rough idea

[sgtbriangreen]

My wife and I are coming. We can bring some chips.

[J-Man]

I'll be making this one. I will bring the marshmallows +2. Also my friend Michael which many of you know said he would probably be there +1

[dogbluedrummer]

I'm in and will bring the bananna pudding.

[Calleesdad]

I would love to come as well, tentatively +1. I can bring napkins, paper plates and cups.

[Hokie_YJ]

I guess I need to get my name on the list. I'll be there, and tentatively +2.

[Redman_30_06]

Gordon, I may have one other person with me.

[gulleydog]

Me Anita Sabrina Monique and Ema. She want eat much. Ha Ha. Put us down for beans. Mom has a killer cowboy bean.

[Thumpszilla]

Me and the wife may try to come up for a little while for some fellowship. Just let me know what you need. Will hopefully be bringing your parts matt.

[JKcaveman]

I'm sure going to miss not being there. But, from the looks of who all is attending it was the right weekend to have it.

[DeannErica]

The 3 of us plan to be there.
We will bring the burgers.

[Outback]

i will be there friday +1, we will bring the plasticware. i will have to miss sat due to work.

[SurferSami]

Gordon,
How many hotdog buns do we need?
John

[NC_James]

I will put in time off for this. We'll be heading up from here around one or so depending on what time I can get out of my classes.

Also It will be me and Spencer... possibly the little brother if I can get him down from Hickory. Me bringin' some Sweet Tea.

[Bluegill]

I should be able to make it Friday - nor sute about Sat though. Have to check with Jules about her & the kids schedule - may have a football game Fri, she's the cheerleading coach, Beth is cheering, and Auston is wearing pads & a helmet. :icon_lol:

[XJmudder]

Gordon- If you could please remove me from the lest of bringing something. We have drill that weekend of the 10th. I am going to try and make it that night or something down there just for some fellowship if it isn't to late. I am also not sure if I can make to either of the rides on the 11th. Thanks in advance.

[TNjeeper97]

Put me down for the Cola Soda. I plan to be there but if I can't, I'll make sure that the drinks get there.

[NC_James]

Anyone ever have the coke cake at cracker barrel?

[Bluegill]

DOH!!! Forgot to mention - I'll get the cups & Sierra Mist :icon_redface:

[Horton]

You can add me to the list and i will bring the Coke/ Pepsis

[loves_kelly]

Hey Gordon,

Probably me +4 Friday night. I think were gonna drag the whole clan. I'll be the only one camping though

[sgtbriangreen]

Ok it looks like theres gonna be around 70 people. How many bags and what kinds of chips do yall suggest.

[Gordon]

Ok it looks like theres gonna be around 70 people. How many bags and what kinds of chips do yall suggest.

Maybe a half dozen bags of assorted - should be fine.

[scubawinger]

Sign me up +3 and I'll bring the cake

[babyjeepwoman]

Add one each for AMSting and I. Finally have the kids saying they will go with us. Guess that means that they didn't get any better offers.:icon_mrgreen:

[sgtbriangreen]

Wifey wants to know what kinda "facilities" there are. We will be camping and she is wondering about a potty.

[TiredIronGRB]

We usually get a porta-potty.

[sgtbriangreen]

Thatll work. Thanks

[sgtbriangreen]

Hey guys Ive had a scheduling conflict with work and Im not gonna be able to make it since Im gonna have to work Saturday.:icon_cry:

[mrlacy2]

Me +2, hopefully... TPA shutdown will still be going on, so I may be requested to work. :homework:

[Redman_30_06]

Gordon, do you want me to grab some coleslaw too?

[DeannErica]

We will possiblly have 2 more with us.

[Bluegill]

If all goes well, my better half & youngens will be with me - and both Jeeps. BUT - gotta get alot of wrenching done before Friday or else the SJ stays in the garage. :icon_neutral:

[HotRodYJ]

Put me down as attending Friday night events. YEAH!! I've missed the last couple and I'm really looking forward to it. G wants to go to the Boone football game Friday night, but we'll come early or late, not sure which. I'm going to try and get out of going to the game actually. The M&G will be alot more fun! So I'll have 3 people probably. Looks like the list is pretty full, what else needs to be gottena nd brought?

[96 coutry cherokee]

I am bringing one other person so it will be me and +2 total

[tjrockcrawler]

Few more days :)

[Adurbin]

Yep, just put in my schedule change today:

"Your request for exchange time has been approved and processed"

[Jeep07]

Everybody try to get there while it's still daylight if possible so we can try to get a picture of the entire group.

[Marty G]

i should be there +1

ill bring some chips also

[TNjeeper97]

Add 1 for me Gordon.

[96 coutry cherokee]

wow thats just a few ppl!!!!

[Mud&Rox]

so I guess lacy isnt gonna get on here and say she is coming so put me +1 let me know what else we can bring and how much sweet tea to bring

[Want2Wheel]

Man, I love missing stuff like this. Got to love SHIFTWORK.

[babyjeepwoman]

Umm, I will bring the unsweet tea. Just don't stone me for not being as southern as I could be.;)

[BroncoMike]

Man, I love missing stuff like this. Got to love SHIFTWORK.

Amen brother!:icon_cry:

[Andy1]

Me +1 for Friday. I willn't be able to attend Saturday.
Gordon send me a PM of what you need. Thanks.

[Jeep07]

I willn't be able to attend Saturday.

:(:(

[rghyland]

I'll be there. Please put me down +2. Sherry said she would make deviled eggs.

[Mojack]

I will be able to come Fri. evening, if no one has volunteered to bring the garbonzo chicken salad, I will. :icon_lol:

[scubawinger]

From the looks of it there ain't gona be anybody able to leave because we won't be able to get in the cars to go home. Too much good food

[Jeep07]

If anybody feels like they need to bring something else we are planning on providing some lunch fixins for the ride at chinquapin on sat. There are expected to be about 70-80 people there. Simple stuff like chips/cookies/drinks/cups and paper towels would be good. Hotdogs and buns would work as well.

[Adurbin]

I counted 90 for the meet and greet attendance list.

[tnzuk]

i will be there and maybe 3 others. just let me know what you need me to bring.

[Bluegill]

I should be there at 5 with my daughter - Jules & little man will be up when she gets off work.

IF I can get the FSJ buttoned up I will drive it - if not I will be in the TJ. Gotta jump on it as soon as I get home - still need to finish grinding the frame horn, bevel the plate, test fit the gearbox, weld the plate on, paint it & bolt everything back up. I believe it can be done, I SO want to get it on the ramp - since the last few mods it should be able to go farther than this:

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j226/shepherdskeep/Chief/RTI%20ramp%207-4-07/DSCF2092.jpg

[nardo]

Nardo +1

[Gordon]

OK, gang - this is the last update. See yall tomorrow evening!!!

Use best judgment on quantities. Where two people are sharing an item, each bring enough for half the crowd.

Rough headcount right now looks like about 95 or so.

Looks like we're in good shape for all menu items. Anyone wants to bring something else, go right ahead.

If someone would like to help Dean out with Burgers, that'd be great - contact him directly.



Food List

Hotdogs - Gordon
Hotdog buns - SurferSami
Chili for the dogs - BillM
Burgers - DeannErica
Burger buns - loves_kelly
Mustard - Adurbin
Ketchup - Landyota
Relish - Landyota
Cola Soda - TNJeeper97 & Horton
Mtn Dew Soda - Barnes4wd
Dr Pepper - "Mr. Pepper" :-)
Sierra Mist Soda - Bluegill
Bottled Water - tjrockcrawler
Sweet Tea - Mud&Rox & NC_James
Unsweet Tea - babyjeepwoman
Ice - 96 country cherokee
Chips - Marty G
Baked Beans - gulleydog
Potato Salad - Redman_30_06
Cole Slaw - Redman_30_06
Sour slaw - AMSting & babyjeepwoman
Pickles - Landyota
Marshmallows - J-Man
Cookies - Jeep07
Cake Dessert - scubawinger
Banana Pudding - dogbluedrummer
Devilled Eggs - RGHyland
Napkins & plates - Calleesdad
Cups - Bluegill
Plastic forks, knives, spoons - Outback


Also, if you are planning to attend, please give us an idea of at least an approximate headcount when you post up. This is only so that we can try to hit it close on the food -

The M & G is open to all Supporters & Members, as well as their guests - so, come out and enjoy the fellowship. If ya decide at the last minute - come anyway - there's always plenty of chow and fellowship.



Attending

TiredIronGRB + 1
Gordon
Redman_30_06 + 1
Jeep07 + 2
Adurbin + 1
SurferSami + 3
tjrockcrawler +1
loves_kelly + 4
BillM
Mud&Rox + 1
99NCXJ + 1
TNRanger
Barnes4wd + 1
96 country cherokee + 2
AMSting + 1
babyjeepwoman + 1
J-Man + 4
dogbluedrummer
Calleesdad + 1
Hokie_YJ + 2
gulleydog + 4
Thumpszilla
4wheelinmoma
DeannErica + 2
Outback + 1
NC_James
Spencer
Bluegill & Tomboy + 2
Horton
TNJeeper97 + 1
Landyota + 1
scubawinger + 3
mrlacy2 + 2
HotRodYJ + 2
Marty G + 1
RGHyland + 2
Mojack
Andy1 + 1
tnzuk + 3
nardo + 1

[TiredIronGRB]

If anyone wants to come early (3:00-4:00) I still need to move the big tent for the food and set up some tables.

[HotRodYJ]

I've got a bunch of hotdog's I can bring. Maybe that will help some since we have so many people coming. George, I'll try to get there that early but Cameron doesn't get home from school till 4:00 so I'm not sure I can commit.

[Hokie_YJ]

I'll be there about 4.

[Redman_30_06]

Ryan and I should be there around 3, we can help you if you need us too.

[BillM]

I will have to go home after work to get the chili so I won't get there until about 5-5:30

[96 coutry cherokee]

Ill be there ASAP

[TNRanger]

I'll be there later. Probably won't get off work till 6 in JC. I'll be sportin my geek squad gear :D

[HotRodYJ]

Sure enough, looks like 7:00 or after for me. It'll take that long to get the family squared away.

[tnzuk]

will try to be there around 3 to help setup

[loves_kelly]

I'll be there about 3ish George.

[BroncoMike]

AAAAAAAAAGGGGHHH!!!

It's 8:15 and I just read this thread and realized it was tonight! Hope you all are having fun!

[Horton]

Had a blast!!...good food ,fellowship and wheeling!

[J-Man]

My family and I had a great time. It was great getting to see everyone agian and to meet new folks also.

[TNRanger]

Great to see/meet everyone! Thanks to everyone and big thanks go out to George for all he does for/with this group! Wonderful work!

[rghyland]

I just want to say thank you. I had a great time tonight. I only wish I could have stayed longer but the family was ready to go home and get to bed. I am so thankful to be part of this group.

[Mojack]

Thank you George, for the good evening and hospitality. Thank you all for the good food and fellowship. God is good.

[Marty G]

thanks to everyone we had a great time as always

[TiredIronGRB]

Guys, don't thank me...thank the Lord! It's a privledge for me to have everyone come over, and these events are the only reason He let's us have this place!

[BillM]

James I didn't even see you there. It was a great time. I truly am blessed to be apart of this group

[tjrockcrawler]

Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow. But woe to him that is alone when he falleth for he hath not another to help him up.

Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

I'm never alone with this group. Its such a blessing, from GOD, to have you all as friends in this wicked world.

[Dino1967]

I'm never alone with this group. Its such a blessing, from GOD, to have you all as friends in this wicked world.
amen!!

[Mud&Rox]

good times.....good times

[scubawinger]

We had a great time. I seen some that I know and meet a few that I didn't. I can say that I love this group of people and until now I never knew that there were people left in this world that cared so much for each other

[Tom-Boy]

I had a great time at the M&G. I would have stayed longer, but I had to get kids to bed for football games Sat morning. (By the way, our team won so I have another week of practice and a game. Woo Hoo.)
Bethany has one request. She thinks she left a Barbie doll at the M&G that was dressed in ballet leotard and tights. I have told her that she should have made sure to put it up in the van when she was done or not to have gotten it out in the first place. If anyone happened to see and pick up her Barbie though, please let Bluegill or I know.
Thanks again for the fun and fellowship!

[TiredIronGRB]

I think it's still there, I'll put it up for her.

[gulleydog]

Anita and all of us enjoyed the whole evening. You all should be proud to be in a group of fun friendly people. Other clubs i've been in all they want to do is talk bad about each other. Thank you for such good fellowship. God bless 4x4 Grace!!!!

[Bluegill]

I had a great time, praise the Lord for beautiful weather, great food, fun, and fellowship - and for blessing George with an awesome place to hold the event. ;) Seen more new faces this M&G than the previous few, please forgive me if I didn't get to introduce myself. And it's always wonderful to see old friends too. :kewl: A big thank you to all who contributed to this event - you know who you are! ;)

God has truly blessed all of 4x4Grace :icon_exclaim:

[SurferSami]

Lot's of fun, lot's of fellowship, lot's of hambergers and hotdogs, lot's of banana pudding, lot's of new friends, cool cake. How many actually showed up, there seemed to be more than at the Spring event.

[96 coutry cherokee]

George if you need anything like cleaning up or anything just hollar at me Im just right down the road :)

[TiredIronGRB]

It's done, I appreciate what you did....it made it much easier.

[96 coutry cherokee]

well I try to do unto others as I would want other to do unto me

[TNRanger]

I came in kinda late Bill. I dunno where you were?.?