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Official 2010 SS Ga Rally Info thread

Monica

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I think I'm going to have to buy more flour..... Two batches done and chillin' for the Rally. There will be bread Wednesday. Latecomer's may be SOL, except for the pre-reserved special....

I'm running out of room in the freezer.
 

tigger

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I just spoke with my sister who is a paramedic for Clark ambulance in Hiram GA. and she told me there was a bad bus wreck just west of Atlanta bus fliped and a child was killed. and a lot injured . made me think about my wreck and what would have happen if i would have hit that bus, i know i did the right thing but i came so close to killing a bunch of kids. It's humbling. Ok enough about that! Cant wait to the 20th I can almost smell the fresh baked bread. mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm:jumpin:
 

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Tigger, I beleive that we all have had GOD riding shotgun one time or another, this time it was YOUR TURN
 

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For those of you younger folks that don't remember the late Red Sovine and his classic county music hit "Phantom 309" here is a link. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EAZlArfDOw[/media]

Listen to the song and think of our SS hero Tigger.

His fate could have been the same without devine intervention.

I wrote a fiction story based on the song.....if anyone is interested I will read it aloud around the campfire one night.
 

tigger

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For those of you younger folks that don't remember the late Red Sovine and his classic county music hit "Phantom 309" here is a link. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EAZlArfDOw[/media]

Listen to the song and think of our SS hero Tigger.

His fate could have been the same without devine intervention.

I wrote a fiction story based on the song.....if anyone is interested I will read it aloud around the campfire one night.
Thanks Wreckerman I needed that, and your entertainment thread was priceless. I had a bad day and needed that! THANKS Matt
 

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The TC is supposed to make it to my house. I'll do my best to get in on the truck. I have 2 M116A3s going in the bed and the M116A2 with the SECM body on it. I have a crapload of stuff to fit in limited voids of space. Lane, I may have to de-crate the thing to get it on board but if that's OK I'll get it to the rally.
 

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Are you towing a 105 Phil? Is Rick driving his deuce up or riding and driving one back?
 

clinto

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I got the Mule all prepped today-checked all the fluids, charged battery, washed it, greased it and added some accessories.

When Squirt Truck, Dumpster and I went out on the recon mission, I got a flat tire and that ended the day for me (as a driver). So I wanted to take spare with me out into the field.

I also needed a way to carry loose stuff that will inevitably fall out of pockets or fall off the bouncing deck like flashlights, gloves, cell phones, etc.

Pics should be self explanatory. :D

I am so excited!!!!! I can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!

Also, there will be another post tonight or tomorrow about field organization. When I get the time, it will go up.
 

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Speddmon

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Is it just an optical delusion, or do I still see a slight bend in that drive shaft in pic #7 :oops: ??? Was that thing forklifted from a GL lot or something???? :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:














Looking good Clint, I like the mods...classy
 

clinto

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Is it just an optical delusion, or do I still see a slight bend in that drive shaft in pic #7 :oops: ??? Was that thing forklifted from a GL lot or something???? :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

Looking good Clint, I like the mods...classy

That's actually the frame-and there is a small dent on one of the tubes, I can't remember which side it is. Looks like it's been there a while-I don't think I did it.

I have bent a driveshaft though-which I ended up replacing with another unit I got from SS member Charlie.

Looks real good Clinto, the back of your 105 will be well equipped! LOL

The Mule might get dirty this year. :D
 

clinto

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OK folks, listen up.

The last 2 years, we have struggled with what to do with the field. Do we organize it into areas or do we leave it as a "free for all" where everyone just grabs the spot they want?

The MKT pretty much has to stay where it is due to it's water and electrical requirements and since SCSG-G4 and Wreckerman893 put so much work into feeding us (which keeps them away from the fun of trailrides & socializing) we graciously allow them to keep their vehicles, camping gear and such right near the MKT. Wreckerman usually brings some stuff to sell and since it's impossible for him to be in two places at once, we let him keep his stuff near the MKT as well.

So a few weeks ago, I sent an email to about a dozen of the people whose opinions I greatly value and asked them their opinion. Of course, about half the responses said "yes, you have to have a separate vendor area" and about half said "just leave it as is and if a vendor wants a primo spot, they can show up early and take it".

After going out to D-town last week for the trail ride recon with Squirt Truck and Dumpster and spending an hour in the field, discussing various layouts and options, this is what we are going to try. Keep in mind nothing is in concrete-if this doesn't work or it doesn't work to our expectations, we will try something else next year.

The MKT, Wreckerman and SCSG-G4's area will remain the same. The upper corner of the field. This is also where we will put up any command tents. Next to this area will be a vendor area. We picked this area because it is the flattest part of the field and because of it's proximity to the MKT. Vendors will benefit from foot traffic patterns, hopefully getting the maximum exposure for their stuff.

The rest of the field will remain about the same as last year. The campfire will be center stage and everyone's camping/parking spots will be all around and behind the campfire. We are going to try and leave an entry/exit route through the camping area but it won't be marked, so please use common sense.

We are going to try and have someone on location at all times from Wednesday morning on so that new arrivals will know where to go, but please understand it is difficult to have a (unpaid volunteer) manager on hand at all times. If you are asked to move, please realize it's not that someone is being an arse, but simply trying to keep the field clean and organized.

Squirt Truck took the time to put together a map of the field for us-it may be a good idea to print it out and bring it with you to assist in finding a spot in the field. See the .pdf attachment below. It's 2 pages. Upper map and lower map. Upper map will show you where our field is, which will be helpful to first time rally goers. 2nd (bottom) map is our field.

Finally- I know some of you are asking "what constitutes a vendor? Do I HAVE to go into the vendor area or can I keep my stuff with my truck?"

If you are a guy who has a few items that you bring that you need to sell, you can do either one-the camping area or the vendor area.

If you have a giant display, with tents, multiple tables, etc., you should grab an spot in the vendor area. There is no limit on the size of the area you can take in the vendor area. If we get to the point in the future where we run out of vendor area, we'll start setting spot sizes, but that's years away.

Now-those are the easy ones. You folks that fall in between........ you bring a fair amount of stuff but you aren't sure whether you should be in the vendor area or if you can stay in the general camping area...... I am hesitant to put a limit on the amount of items you can sell from the camping area..... so I am going to leave it to your best judgement. My recommendation would be 10-15 items and less is ok for the camping area, anything more is probably a vendor area thing.

Also, the following should be noted:

You can camp and keep your vehicle in the vendor area if desired. Or you can park/camp in the camping area and set your stuff up in the vendor area. Totally your call.

As always, no fees for vendors, other than what everyone pays (trailride fees, camping fees, etc.).

Please leave the path going through the camping area open and large enough for BIG trucks and trailers. A 5 ton and an equipment trailers needs a fair amount of room. The field we have is HUGE, much bigger than I think anyone realizes.

Also, if you guys are still interested in having an "M109 row" it will be at the very bottom of the field. I kind of need to know if there is still interest in this, as the site manager will need to keep it open for M109/M185 models as participants arrive.

EDIT: EDIT: Map now uploaded as a .pdf, thanks to SS member mckeeranger for the assistance. :grin:
 

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Not sure how much room I will have in the trailer going north but there is room for it in the box of the 109 if you can get it to Wildwood.
 
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