N-PAC BBQ

[Ron Van Putte]

On Dec 19, 2004, at 9:29 AM, Atwood, Mark wrote:

> Ed,  With regards to the 5th of Jack that was on every table and the 
> vat of Lynchberg Lemonade that was at the picnic, I beleive I recall 
> the guide saying...And I shant forget the quote..."We're in a dry 
> county here, so we can't sell any alcohol...but that doesn't prevent 
> us from giving it away...."
>
> It became very clear, very fast...why they had buses pick us all up, 
> and take us back home...lol

Here's a memory test.  On the way back from Lynchburg to Tullahoma on 
the buses, there was a horrific thunderstorm.  How many of the 
attendees remember the storm?  People on my bus hardly even noticed 
that it was raining and you couldn't hear the storm for the sing-along 
that was going on.

Ron Van Putte

>
> From: discussion-request at nsrca.org on behalf of Ed Hartley
> Sent: Sat 12/18/2004 11:59 PM
> To: discussion at nsrca.org
> Subject: Re: NPAC BBQ
>
>
> 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
>
>
> 	----- Original Message -----
> 	From: Rcmaster199 at aol.com
> 	To: discussion at nsrca.org
> 	Sent: Saturday, December 18, 2004 7:47 PM
> 	Subject: Re: NPAC BBQ
>
> 	
> 	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
>
> <winmail.dat>

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