N-PAC BBQ

[Ron Van Putte]

On Dec 19, 2004, at 1:33 PM, Earl Haury wrote:

> 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?

It was catfish?  The Lynchburg Lemonade clouded my memory.

Ron Van Putte

> ----- 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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