N-PAC BBQ

[Earl Haury]

I remember that storm! We were all on a mountain top above millions gallons 
of alky with lightning striking all around. As the busses started down the 
"trail" (emergency evac) it was raining so hard and the bus windows so 
fogged that the drivers couldn't see where the edge of the trail was 
(unprotected shear drop off). Some less impaired souls stuck their heads out 
of the windows and directed the drivers down. The amazing thing was that 
most didn't even notice and just sang their heart out.

How many people remember that the BBQ was actually fried catfish?

Earl

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ron Van Putte" <vanputte at cox.net>
To: <discussion at nsrca.org>
Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2004 10:50 AM
Subject: Re: N-PAC BBQ


>
> 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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