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Graves Mountain Rally Syria Virginia 2024

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Just a reminder for folks attending the event that the Madison County Historical Society has the mountain museum in Criglersville (near Lindsey Lane with the low water crossing and pedestrian swinging bridge (set to be demolished by the State) open on Sundays.
If you are making a road ride down to wash your tires, it's worth a visit to see both the bridge and the museum while you are in the area.
 

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Just a reminder for folks attending the event that the Madison County Historical Society has the mountain museum in Criglersville (near Lindsey Lane with the low water crossing and pedestrian swinging bridge (set to be demolished by the State) open on Sundays.
If you are making a road ride down to wash your tires, it's worth a visit to see both the bridge and the museum while you are in the area.
I've been on that bridge. Notably when Neil Hendricks drove his deuce through the river at full tilt and I got his picture (that later got published in the MVPA magazine).
 

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I've been on that bridge. Notably when Neil Hendricks drove his deuce through the river at full tilt and I got his picture (that later got published in the MVPA magazine).
I believe that you are talking about this photo... I miss Neil...
A similar photo exists of me driving my XM708 through the water with the windshield down... Just after the photo posted was taken, a wall of water came up over the cowl such that not only could I not see to drive, but one cannot see me in the photo...
We also have a photo with David Pizzoferrato and Donna crossing the low bridge (I think from the first year that they attended the event since they have been bringing the Hercules powered M715 recently) and one of David solo in the M715.
 

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CGarbee

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Two reminders:
1) The closest fuel is 12 miles from the Lodge in Madison, so get gas/diesel on your way in....

2) When you come to the event, keep an eye out for Chopper... and other four legged friends...
Well minded furry family members are always welcome to attend and enjoy the event and the environs..
(Thanks to Blake for posting this photo elsewhere so that I could "borrow" it... )
 

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Chuck and I assembled the HQ tent and positioned the HQ trailer and signs today. We are meeting for breakfast at Syria store tommorrow at 0800 Then we will be opening the back gate to the event field and putting up the Burma Shave signs.
 

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Hey @SGSC-G4, are you the range master again this year? My family and I would like to do some shooting. We'll be there Friday through Sunday mid-day. How should we arrange the opportunity?
See you soon,
Bulldogger, SWMBO and Little Dog
 

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Tonight
Including a presentation on the 29th Division , especially in honor of our local boys who went ashore in forty-four...
 

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A HUGE thanks to Chuck (BMAN) and his family, Dennis Harlow and his family, Mike, Donna, the Graves family, Blake, Robert, and everyone else who pitched in to help with logistics and activities before, during, and after the event!
The list is always long, and it gets longer every year!

I had a great time visiting with everyone and am looking forward to hosting the party again next year!
(The event for those that like to plan ahead will be held August 27-September 1, 2025)
 

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Thanks for posting the photos!
It's great seeing where everyone went over the weekend, especially since we have such a variety of trails and places for folks to drive and visit.

Hope to see you again at the event next year!
 
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