NPAC BBQ

[Ed Hartley]

I too remember the Tullahoma NPAC! This was the best run large contest I ever attended. (I attended several Nats, the last in 1978 along with a few other contest along the way!) Mike had strict rules at Tullahoma and they were enforced to the tee. This caused the event to operate in a spectacular fashion. This was the first time I met Maureen and Mike Dunphy and my hats still off to them and the other officials. What a grand time! We really should do NPAC again!

This was my first year back in pattern after a seven year hiatus drag racing. Dorothy was indeed the star of the barbecue! BTW, I may hold a record with Dorothy as I received three tens in a row from her at the seventy-eight Nats! She is still one of the best judges I ever had the pleasure to fly for. (I seldom received tens, most times nothing close, but she was fair to all no matter how long the day!)

Jack Daniel's Hollow is located in a dry county here in Tennessee, but due to some political shenanigans or something of the sort, Someone, (I blame it on Mike), Jack was allowed to attend this outing! Needless to say, a great time was had by all! If you have the opportunity to tour Jack Daniel's Hollow, do not take a deep whiff of the vat when the guide ask you to!

While reminiscing I would be remiss if I didn't say Ron Van Putte may not be my inspiration but has been my idol and friend for more years than either of us care to remember!

I wish the best for each of you during this season! Have a great next year even if you don't want to!

Ed Hartley
roho2 at rcpattern.com

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  Sent: Saturday, December 18, 2004 7:47 PM
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  In a message dated 12/18/2004 9:44:03 AM Eastern Standard Time, ronlock at comcast.net writes:
    Oh Yea- it was great!    Though, there may be a few that don't remember it.  <VBG>
    Ron Lockhart

      "....I will NEVER forget the barbecue we had at the Jack Daniel's Distillery pavilion at the Tullahoma N-PAC.

      Ron Van Putte..."

  Sounds like it was a blast. Wish I was there. Hey lets do it again and this time I'll be there

  Matt
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