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Nick, just because you write it on your shirt doesn't make you the winner.

Now, I never claimed to be the WINNER. Just the fastest.

Nick

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Originally posted by Nick Cagle:
So I do not think it is to early to let the gamesmanship begin. You are all challenged to an 18 hole winner take all worlds championship golf tournament. This from the Self proclaimed worlds fastest go-kart driver and worlds best miniature golf player. Let the games begin.

Nick

You're going DOWN!

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Originally posted by Rusty:

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Originally posted by Nick Cagle:
So I do not think it is to early to let the gamesmanship begin. You are all challenged to an 18 hole winner take all worlds championship golf tournament. This from the Self proclaimed worlds fastest go-kart driver and worlds best miniature golf player. Let the games begin.

Nick

You're going DOWN!

What, again.
Nick

Not for nothing in the Navy was I known as "Captain Doom" (long before the computer game came out...)

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You're going DOWN!

Navy, would that be submarines?

Nick

Never was into submarines (If the Lord had wanted you underwater, you'd have gills) - and my suggestion that screen doors on subs would increase ventilation never got past the review stage...

I was surface ship driver (tin cans, mostly); my last command was an LSD. Not a "Landing Ship Dock", a "Large Steel Desk"; armament: Two Papermate pens..."The pen is mightier than the Sword" - so to speak...

Florida vs. LSU Saturday 8 PM, CBS...

This is an important question to all those who are following this thread and particularily those planning on attending....
Lee---Do we have things set up yet with Cherry Hill Park for someone to make reservations for this GTG?
Bruce

I would like to introduce the WINNER of the Go-Cart Races

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Lee---Do we have things set up yet with Cherry Hill Park for someone to make reservations for this GTG?

Not just yet....I'm met & talked with Cherry Hill reps several times about our rally, but we're still dancing around the edges on details, specific sites, etc. Since it's their slow time, and we're talking a year away, there's no need to rush reservations right now...I'm thinking we could recommend individual reservations be made starting in January, when members might have a better handle on projecting their personal plans for the year.

For now, I've talked to them about blocking out 20 contiguous sites for us....As time goes on, we'll be able to add/subtract as necessary.

As previously promised (but not delivered ), I'll get by there in the next day or two and post some pics of our options, including an overlay on the aerial pic. I'm guessing that our mutual preference is to be further away from the Interstate noise, even at the expense of being further away from showers/game room/store, etc.?

I would certainly rather be as far as we can get from the highway noise. How else are going to hear the fantastic stories about who won the go-cart races and putt-putt golf?

Next years’ gathering is a great destination for those who desire to learn about our nation’s history. I do not pretend to be a history scholar of any sort, but I have visited many historical sites in our capitals back yard and I to volunteer to help anyone that is interested in the location, driving directions, or accommodations for places to see within 50 to 100 miles of Washington DC.

My first recommendation would be to visit our State parks. I have been advised that Virginia State parks are rated very high in comparison to other state parks, and I have found them nicer and friendlier than most secular campgrounds. Many Virginia State parks have electric and water sites, but I have not seen sewer sites at any I have visited. There are dump stations though. A couple of positives is that campsites cost $25.00 a night and may be reserved in advance.

Virginia also has a large National Park about an hour and half west of Washington DC that includes a paved road that snakes around the crest of the one of the most eastern ridges of the Shenandoah mountain range. This is a beautiful ride, but may be a bit tiring for a motor coach (Billy T can comment on the drive)

So as the time draws near don’t hesitate to ask about sites and places to visit in our Commonwealth. I am sure there are many that would love to provide their opinion and comments to make your trip enjoyable and easier to plan!

PM me at dougsgift comcast.net if you have questions or comments about making this another great gathering.

Moved Reply:

Hi folks,

October 9-12, 2009 will likely work for us. I marked my calendar and barring any unforseen circumscances, Georgene and I will be there.

Bill G

A year away and we already have committments for 10 Barth's! What are YOU waiting for??? Go ahead, you can do it...left click on that "reply to post" and just do it....tell us your gonna be joining in. You know you want to be part of this great GTG!
Bruce

Washington DC Weather

Thanks Doug! Now I am going to try to drill down a little further and let you all know what the weather is going to be like this weekend in D.C.:
5-Day Forecast for ZIP Code 20001

Friday: Partly Cloudy
79° F | 52° F
26° C | 11° C

Saturday: Clear
76° F | 52° F
24° C | 11° C

Sunday: Clear
76° F | 56° F
24° C | 13° C

Monday: Clear
77° F | 56° F
25° C | 13° C

Tuesday: Partly Cloudy
74° F | 56° F
23° C | 13° C

Hope this works, because I am not computer literate. If it does, it just shows one more reason you might want to attend. Just imagine...touring our nations capital in this kind of weather !
Bruce