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Posted: 1/15/2017 7:13:56 PM EDT

i'm thinking about hosting something sort of similar to the old hometown forum get together in August 19-21 (sat/sun/mon), south of Cookeville again, to coincide with the total solar eclipse that will go right through the property just after noon on Monday. However, this isn't quite like the previous events in that the event would not be so focused on shooting but be equal parts

-camping on private land but next door to a state park with lots of water/waterfall,
-shooting (i'll have steel targets from 10 to 1000+ yards for pistol/carbine/long rifle, and you can shoot a few rounds after dark using Night Vision too)
-wheeling... bring your jeep or truck and we will do a short section of the Kentucky Adventure Trail near Jamestown http://advrider.com/index.php?threads/the-kentucky-adventure-tour-kat.919224/

there would be a minimal cost in the $30-40 range. (a little more if i have to get insurance for the shooting)
also, my guess is more than half the people would not be members of this forum.

we can set up some spotting scopes and cameras etc. The last total solar eclipse I got to see was in the 1970s.

anyways, i haven't totally worked out the details, just checking to see if there is any interest

Posted: 1/15/2017 9:32:53 PM EDT

[#1]

Sounds like a cool idea.

Posted: 1/15/2017 11:51:30 PM EDT

[#2]

btw, according to nasa's zoomable map https://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/SEgoogle/SEgoogle2001/SE2017Aug21Tgoogle.html
the line will actually cross through the field we're camping in. can't get a better view than that!

Posted: 1/16/2017 11:22:56 AM EDT

[#3]

At this point my calendar is clear that weekend. It sounds like a great time.

Posted: 1/16/2017 11:25:49 AM EDT

[#4]

Hopefully this can happen. It sounds like a great time especially if I had a 4x4

Posted: 1/16/2017 5:49:45 PM EDT

[#5]

How much of that trail can a Subaru do?

Sounds like a decent time, with the notice I can't think of much a of a reason I can't go.

Posted: 1/16/2017 7:55:35 PM EDT

[#6]

I'm down!

Posted: 1/16/2017 7:56:58 PM EDT

[#7]

I might could be up for that. Can't make a commitment as of yet but sounds good.

And Hank just put a small lift and some slightly bigger tires on the Subie. I've seen a guy on you tube with one done that way. I'm just not quite ready to do it to either one of hours. You can be the Guinea pig.

Posted: 1/16/2017 11:43:04 PM EDT

[#8]

Definitely interested.

Posted: 1/17/2017 12:02:07 AM EDT

[#9]

You have my commitment!

Posted: 1/17/2017 3:47:29 PM EDT

[#10]

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I might could be up for that. Can't make a commitment as of yet but sounds good.

And Hank just put a small lift and some slightly bigger tires on the Subie. I've seen a guy on you tube with one done that way. I'm just not quite ready to do it to either one of hours. You can be the Guinea pig.

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I've seen a Crosstrek or two done like that, they actually look pretty good!

I'm eyeing a Toyota truck next, though.

Posted: 1/17/2017 11:51:47 PM EDT

[#11]

I'm interested. No idea of my schedule that far out though.

Posted: 1/19/2017 5:43:38 PM EDT

[#12]

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I've seen a Crosstrek or two done like that, they actually look pretty good!

I'm eyeing a Toyota truck next, though.

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Get one. I've had mine for 10 years and still love it.

Posted: 1/21/2017 11:09:02 AM EDT

[#13]

cool. we will make it happen!

prob seriously start planning for it in the early summer. so this thread may drop into the archives.

Posted: 1/21/2017 1:19:43 PM EDT

[#14]

I'm interested.

Posted: 1/21/2017 3:12:26 PM EDT

[#15]

Interested.

Posted: 1/23/2017 4:45:10 PM EDT

[#16]

Tag for intrest

Posted: 1/23/2017 8:48:03 PM EDT

[#17]

Can my wife come also?

Posted: 1/28/2017 2:50:42 AM EDT

[#18]

I'm interested.

Posted: 1/28/2017 2:05:35 PM EDT

[#19]

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Can my wife come also?

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I'm sure Taliv will chime in, but it's never been men-only in the past. Several wives and daughters were present before, as well as some female ARFCOMers.

Posted: 1/31/2017 12:45:36 AM EDT

[#20]

Hey Tom, I'm in dude. Also can bring a couple of spotting scopes, phone scope attachment, ...

Also, I'd be bringing the FJ and would be down for some wheeling.

Posted: 2/1/2017 12:56:06 AM EDT

[#21]

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I'm sure Taliv will chime in, but it's never been men-only in the past. Several wives and daughters were present before, as well as some female ARFCOMers.

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definitely family friendly

Posted: 2/7/2017 9:21:46 AM EDT

[#22]

Interested

Posted: 2/10/2017 12:51:18 AM EDT

[#23]

I am scheduled to work that weekend on nights. I will see what I can do about swapping shifts with folks. Looks like fun camping.. My wife would be coming. She was the only female at the TNHTF shoot last January near Reelfoot Lake. Maybe she will get some company this time.

Posted: 2/14/2017 9:39:18 AM EDT

[#24]

Definitely interested, but August is a ways away to say definitely for me. If nothing else I could come Saturday and/or Sunday.

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