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We had a great 4th of July weekend working on the trails and celebrating the USA... Had eight folks working on the trails, all of whom will be sporting Trail Crew shirts at the rally. We got a bunch of the favorites cleaned up and ready and rediscovered a few that we haven't used in years...

Thanks! It's joined the other early registrations in my desk's in-basket... :) Looking forward to seeing you.

Great news! Looking forward to seeing all of you...

Just a reminder that we will be having a trail cleanup weekend from Jul 2 at 8 AM – Jul 5 at 11 AM. We will take a break on the 4th to watch the fireworks... It is your chance to join the TRAIL CREW! Just make sure that you let me know in advance here or by email or telephone that you are...

GREAT NEWS Graves Mountain Lodge Restaurant is Reopening for Weekend Meals beginning Friday, June 19, 2020. Serving Friday Dinner, Saturday Breakfast & Dinner and Sunday Breakfast & Lunch! You can call to make your reservation 540-923-4231, or, BMann can radio the Lodge office from the...

Since I mentioned it in the post above: We will be having a work weekend (trail clearing/trail preview) during the days leading up to the 4th of July. We will also have a event preparation weekend shortly before the event. Individuals who can join us for four combined complete days of...

I just heard that the Madison County Fireworks Display held on the 4th of July at Graves Mountain Lodge has been approved. This means that any of you planning on joining us for the July trail maintenance weekend will, once again, be able to enjoy the festivities at the Lodge. As soon as they...

I noticed that we still have the frequencies for the rally listed on the whiteboard from the HQ/Registration tent (spotted it in the supply trailer this past weekend). So, for those who are interested: CB: 4 VHF: 40.00MHz GMRS: 15,0 (no privacy)

A few of us got together last weekend to check on the trails... Only managed to cover a third of them (heavy rain during the night on Friday made Saturday a bit sloppy... Had to cut a few trees... Left the light trimming until closer to the event. We will have a work weekend/trail preview...

I just uploaded the registration form to the website. Don't be alarmed to see the filename has 2018 in it when you make the download from the event website... It was easier to name the 2020 file as the 2018 one then to find and update the line in the webpage script.. The version posted here...

Speaking of websites... The Graves family has updated their website. Check it out for information about the event location and what they are doing in the evolving world that we live in today (Covid19 updates). https://www.gravesmountain.com/ For those that want to skip to some of the Really...

I have made some updates to the website! I still have to update the registration page (remember, it is a PDF that downloads...) and we have to figure out this year's T-Shirt design... So, check out the website and let me know if something looks "funky..." Also, send me your T-shirt ideas...

Good news! The folks at Graves Mountain have reopened the campground and the cabins and motel units. They have not opened up the restaurant yet, but they do have food at the Syria Mercantile (including specials that are normally not available…). So, we are still planning on having the event...

Of course I can... :) I'll send you a PM in case he would prefer not to have it broadcast...

For those of you who like to plan ahead... The dates for the 2020 event will be September 3-7, 2020 (Thursday before Labor Day through Labor Day Monday). We will do some trail clearing and fireworks watching on the 4th of July weekend...and some other weekends to be announced. Hopefully, I...

I think that I have actually have five... Only four have caps... I'll put your name on a pair of them...

I posted some photos of them in my original post... I'll take $20 each (includes the cap). Thanks,

Still planning on attending with the MKT. I'll post up the menu ideas this week....

I have a few things floating around the house that I will be bringing or can bring if anyone expresses an interest... Gallons of Gillespie Paint 750x16 NDT tires (new, STA brand-with tubes): $120/each 1100r20 Michelin XL tires (used, but decent tread) : $50/each 1100x20 NDT (used, worn/old...

Obviously, you need to think about venting... I really like the simplicity of the builds done by a fellow in Australia... The link has a lot of his Youtube videos, look for the ones about "shed heaters" for something that you could use indoors in a shop (they are his drum heaters...)...