N-PAC BBQ

Mon Dec 20 07:27:12 AKST 2004

And the Bluegrass band in the corner of the party! That was great. So was the magnificent driving job the bus driver did, getting us off that mountain, in a dreadful storm. I personally led a congratulatory three cheers for our driver.

The part of the extra-curriculars that blew my mind, at that meet, was the "Summertime Tuesday Evening Ice Cream Social" that is sponsored by the town fathers in Tullahoma. The big band played from the front steps of the old school building, which based on the architechture was obviously built during WPA. You could almost picture where the little kids used to line up to go into school, years ago, 'cause that paved area was where the not-informally dressed couples were dancing. Yeah, dresses, neckties, and all. Several ladies (one presumes they are from old families in town) were dishing out ice cream, and the Mayor was dispensing the sprinkles (or jimmies depending on where you're from). It was like a Fellini movie about the deep South, years ago ... and here were the modellers, oil-soaked jeans, ratty old T-shirts from the Lincoln Nebraska NATs, looking for all the world, like we had come from another bleeping plannet!

Allison and I agreed ... the word that summed it up was surreal.

Later!

Dean Pappas
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-----Original Message-----
From: discussion-request at nsrca.org
[mailto:discussion-request at nsrca.org]On Behalf Of Earl Haury
Sent: Monday, December 20, 2004 8:49 AM
To: discussion at nsrca.org
Subject: Re: N-PAC BBQ

The thing most memorable about the event is that there was time for the 
competitors to enjoy themselves. I recall attending judge training, flying, 
practicing, my son running scores - yet there was time for lunch at Miss 
Mary Bobo's family restaurant, a tour of the Jack Daniel facility, touring 
the Beech Stagerwing museum (on site), the BBQ, watching the finals, and an 
afternoon fishing with my son. The only people that were stressed all week 
were Mike and Maureen. We've somehow lost that quality at the Nats.

I would love to have a picture of my son dancing with Ivan K at the BBQ! Fun 
time.

Earl
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Atwood, Mark" <atwoodm at paragon-inc.com>
To: <discussion at nsrca.org>
Sent: Monday, December 20, 2004 6:43 AM
Subject: RE: N-PAC BBQ

Well...to be fair, I recall there was a pretty good spread...but I also 
recall that the catfish was the only food product that this northern boy 
recognized as safe for consumption (besides the beverages :) )   Everything 
else on the menu was foriegn to me....

Where's Jason in all this...I seem to recall that was a fairly memorable 
contest for him.

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:discussion-request at nsrca.org]On Behalf Of Ron Van Putte
Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2004 11:28 PM
To: discussion at nsrca.org
Subject: Re: N-PAC BBQ

On Dec 19, 2004, at 10:33 PM, george kennie wrote:

> You guys are a riot!!!!!!!!  That's one bus ride I would have loved to
> have been on, and I'm a tea-totaler!

It WAS memorable or you wouldn't have so many positive responses from
the people who were there.  As I remarked earlier, I'll NEVER forget
that 'barbecue', even though we were reported to have had catfish.  Are
you SURE we had catfish?

Ron Van Putte

> "Atwood, Mark" wrote:
>
>> Storm???  Seriously...I remember the catfish...I can remember the
>> whole layout...but storm??  I remember the perilous climb UP the
>> mountain...NO recollection of the storm on the way home...
>>
>> Singing...I do recall the singing...
>>
>> ________________________________
>>
>> From: discussion-request at nsrca.org on behalf of Ed Hartley
>> Sent: Sun 12/19/2004 3:41 PM
>> To: discussion at nsrca.org
>> Subject: Re: N-PAC BBQ
>>
>> I was on your bus Ron! Hmmm, Best I can remember! I remember a lot of
>> singing and such! I don't remember much of a storm so I must have
>> been on
>> your bus! Great Time! I still think Mike D  had something to do with
>> the
>> lemonade and Jack on the table!!!!
>>
>> Ed
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Ron Van Putte" <vanputte at cox.net>
>> To: <discussion at nsrca.org>
>> Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2004 11:50 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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