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Posted: 6/9/2005 5:29:19 PM EDT
Well, here is the thread that everyone has been waiting for.
 Link to original thread.Druffick, highwayman, and ReelVirginian1861 have been working on putting this shoot together for everyone to come out and enjoy. Here is the info we have so far, and we’ll be updating this post as new information becomes available. ReelVirginian1861, and his family have graciously offered to host this shoot on the family farm. It is located in Sussex County, VA, which is east of Petersburg. Directions will be posted as the date draws nearer. Here is a picture of the area we will be shooting at:  Just so everyone knows ahead of time. This is a very “rustic” area that we will be shooting at. A truck (4x4 preferred) will be necessary to reach the range. Those without vehicles will be able to drive in about halfway before having to park. We will be working on a way to get those shooters in cars to the range with their gear. This area is going to be out in the open, so if you have some sort of canopy or tarp that can put up as cover, you should bring it along. Also, this spot is very close to swamp, so you will definitely need to bring lots of bug repellant. We still need to work out the start and finish times for the shooting. We will only be able to shoot on Friday evening, and Saturday. The landowners asked if we would not shoot on Sunday. We will need volunteers to act as RSO during the shoot. If we can get enough people to take this job on, it would be limited to about an hour on duty for each person. While we are on safety, every long gun must remain unloaded until it is brought up on the line. The basic safety rules will strictly enforced. If you are unfamiliar with these rules there are plenty of people who would be willing to get you up to speed. Pistols can be loaded, but must remain in a holster until you are on the line. If you wish to show the pistol or any other weapon you have with you, please make sure the weapon is clear while on the line. There will be no alcohol allowed while the shooting is going on. If you are going to drink, please do so after the shoot, or pack your guns up before you start. There will be a designated range during the shooting. There will be no restrictions on what types of guns can be shot. So those of you with machineguns, bring them along. We will also be allowed to use Tannerite as targets. If anyone brings items to shoot at, they will be required to police them up when finished. No steel plates though. The firing line will be running along a logging road. The landowner asked if we could police up the brass that may end up on the road. So if some people can bring some buckets and a few stone and leaf rakes to help accomplish this that would be great. Any of the brass that ends up going into the cutover area, can be left. We definitely want to try to keep the place as clean as possible though. We would like for some people to also bring some trash bags to help meet this end. We will have a porta-potty on site. A big thanks goes out to Reloader_Bob for donating the money to cover this expense. Camping: We are still trying to find an appropriate place for those who want to camp, to be able to do so. We have a good spot that is about ¾ of a mile away from the range area. Food: We haven’t been able to locate a group that has been willing to take on the food portion of the shoot. We can either leave it up to each person to bring his or her own food, or someone can volunteer to organize this portion. All feedback is welcome. NEW Some have made the suggestion that we do a swapfest out at this shoot. Instead of trying to make it event, we will leave it up to everyone that wants to bring something. Unless someone else wants to be in charge of this portion, then we can set a permanent time. Donations: None required, but ReelVirginian1861 has asked if everyone that attends would please donate $10 when they arrive. The landowners have been very generous in allowing us the use of their property and both have refused any payment. It will be a nice gesture if we take up a collection for their family’s local Boy Scout Troop. All donations will go to that cause. Equipment suggested/needed: Tools for bonfire, axes, chain saw, shovels, etc. The organizers would like everyone who is planning on attending to post in this thread. They are trying to get an accurate head count.
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Posted: 6/9/2005 5:55:11 PM EDT
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I'm in ... with a friend
Think my Mazda Tribute (Ford Escape) 4WD will be enough to get back there ? ETA: I am going Saturday only. |
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Posted: 6/9/2005 6:00:28 PM EDT
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4WD vehicles should have no problem. |
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Posted: 6/9/2005 6:14:56 PM EDT
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I am going to try my best to come. I may bring the girlfriend or another shooting buddy. I don't know about the camping part...I will know more once the date gets closer. I would also be more than happy to bring a couple pounds of hamburger meat and hotdogs. I guess once the date gets closer we will know what will be needed, but I am more than willing to help clean up and do a little cooking.
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Posted: 6/9/2005 7:00:31 PM EDT
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I'm in. I'll be camping out, 3/4 mile from the firing line doesn't sound bad. Excerise is good. I'll have a hand truck avaliable to loan out. More to follow as the shoot develops. Some kind of cover sounds like a must.
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Posted: 6/10/2005 4:23:20 AM EDT
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Im in , my friends nick and maybe Carl . Jim let me know on if I got approval to spray 24d or genric round up for a walking path, and a insectiside in the camping area. I also can bring 30 gal plastic drums for trash and brass barrels , I need to know how many is going to be needed though.
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Posted: 6/10/2005 9:11:39 AM EDT
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I should be there (as much as I can commit a month and a half away!)
I still hope to bring some target stands and tables and should be able to help out as an RSO. Now if I could just fit my swimming pool in the truck  Black Fox |
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Posted: 6/10/2005 10:50:36 AM EDT
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I'm down +a buddy. Hope my honda can make it. Cant wait. -rw
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Posted: 6/10/2005 11:57:08 AM EDT
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I'm going to go ahead and say I'm in even though I have no idea where I'll be working or what my schedule will be like in July
 I'll bring stuff to clean up brass and a canopy for shade. More than likely I'll drive up early Saturday morning. I can also swing by BJs and pick up a few bulk packages of hot dogs and some chips. |
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Posted: 6/10/2005 1:21:28 PM EDT
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I've got a big tarp. I think it's about 25-30 ft dia. I also have some nasty bug killing stuff if needed.
I live in Hopewell. I may be able to come out before hand and help out. Let me know. ETA: I'll be there Saturday with my 2 brats, I mean kids.
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Posted: 6/10/2005 6:38:37 PM EDT
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I might be in for Saturday the 23rd.
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Posted: 6/11/2005 6:10:45 AM EDT
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I might be in Kalifornia that week... I need to double check, but otherwise I should be in; at least for 1 day.
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Posted: 6/11/2005 4:15:34 PM EDT
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Donating my Dodge 4x4 for transport to and from parking area to the range, just purchased 4 GMRS 10 mile radios and will provide Communications for the shoot.
Will also provide large trash bags, how many brass buckets should I bring?? Anyone have access to a large grill? My grill hit the skids in the last rain-wind storm. RIP  I am talking 55 gallon style grill since a house grill takes for ever to cook on, the larger the better.
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Posted: 6/11/2005 5:14:06 PM EDT
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Posted: 6/12/2005 3:52:22 AM EDT
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I'm in for the shoot , to close to home to camp
I'll bring the Big black trash bags, I also have a 5X14 utilty trailer if we need to trolly people and supplies in(if there is a place to turn around) I can pull it with the Jeep or Quad.     
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Posted: 6/12/2005 5:24:11 AM EDT
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Hey LRT Do you know where we can rent a large grill DRUFF |
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Posted: 6/12/2005 8:02:11 AM EDT
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Tow it is no problem! You have seen the White Stallion  My insurance covers anything legal on the hitch as well. 
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Posted: 6/12/2005 8:03:00 AM EDT
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Looking now! I see me behind the meat fork now
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Posted: 6/12/2005 10:03:47 AM EDT
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Posted: 6/12/2005 10:31:09 AM EDT
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Hey if we can find a big grill I'll bring a couple of trays of bratwurst, onions and peppers. I'll just add some beer and we'll let them simmer for a couple of hours! That should make the ride home or a night in the tent interesting
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Posted: 6/12/2005 11:07:55 AM EDT
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 this is about the size of the one am trying to get.
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Posted: 6/12/2005 11:10:56 AM EDT
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Posted: 6/12/2005 3:19:22 PM EDT
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How about we do a tray with just onions and another tray with onions and peppers? |
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Posted: 6/12/2005 3:36:20 PM EDT
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It is on the way for me, not a problem but I do want to make sure the tires and bearings are good and need to know what ball hitch it takes, etc. BIG GRILL needs a Hawg on it! |
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Posted: 6/12/2005 3:49:35 PM EDT
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Posted: 6/12/2005 3:50:56 PM EDT
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Posted: 6/12/2005 3:52:37 PM EDT
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This sounds like an awesome time.
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Posted: 6/12/2005 4:00:01 PM EDT
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That's what happens when you have to many browser windows open when you try to copy and paste an address.  I can't beleive that you are the first person to mention it.
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Posted: 6/12/2005 4:04:58 PM EDT
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That's because he's the only one that actually reads your post. The rest of us know better  
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Posted: 6/12/2005 4:11:13 PM EDT
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OK, where did I leave that lock button.
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Posted: 6/12/2005 4:23:06 PM EDT
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Okie dokie who is gonna keep count of folks coming?
How about our hawg? Any ideas? Who is gonna kilt it, gut it, skin it out and all? I got dibs on the feets. How are we gonna do this? Do we set up an account, or designate a collection agent? I can get us some hawg from up the road here. Who is a good organizer? We also need some good BBQ sauce recipies? Who knows for sure how to cook a hawg? Gimme some ideas. |
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Posted: 6/12/2005 4:33:21 PM EDT
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I can go form start to finish on a hog, but for the conditions it would not be prudent since there are many steps in sanitation involved. Best bet is one from the market cleaned and ready, figure 125 pounds of whole hog pre-cooked for 20 people servings. I can cook it but it does take anywhere from 15 to 20 hours form start to finish, kind of one of those love of hog deals. I also have my BBQ recipe sauce and others; I have cooked more hawg than I care to remember.
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Posted: 6/12/2005 4:57:34 PM EDT
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I LOVE LRT!!! Now there's a real reg'lar guy!!! I was kiddin' about the guttin'.... serious though... Do you think we could cook a hog? Or should we go with some Tennessee front shoulder BBQ, or some BUTT? We'll have plenty of help so no one gets stuck basting while everyone else is blasting. Are you going to camp over night? |
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Posted: 6/12/2005 5:57:21 PM EDT
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Count me in ...
I can bring som food (bratworst and stuff), trash bags, I think I can lay my hands on a canopy, hauling it to range area would be an issue without help, donation on site is no problem. I think it would be good for the "food organizer" to have a paypal account we could contribute to (I know I'd be willing to throw in some). Last but not least, any thoughts to competitions? |
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Posted: 6/12/2005 6:23:37 PM EDT
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So LRT, are volunteering to be the food organizer for the event?
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Posted: 6/12/2005 6:40:41 PM EDT
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Where's Druffik? And Highwayman? They were going to help with the cooking too. They suggested a paypal account. There's a packing place right here (Smithfield & Prudens & Edwards, a bunch of them).
Once we decide on what we all want to do I can pick up the meat from them. Should we vote or something, or just do it and have evryone kick in for it? Also Hawk_308 is going to help too, so we can get all our cooking crew lined up. |
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Posted: 6/13/2005 1:46:51 AM EDT
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Just a thought ...
Set up a Paypal account now, while people are contributing we discuss what to have and who's cooking, we vote from 7/1 - 7/3, take one day to assess results, and the cooking team decides what we have. The value of the Paypal account will determine a lot of what we can have ... post the balance just before the vote with some examples of what that will buy (how much is that hog anyway)? Just my $.02 Oh... BTW ... I'd be more than willing to help cook. |
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Posted: 6/13/2005 2:22:50 AM EDT
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(how much is that hog anyway)? I haven't checked, someone said about a buck per pound, also figure a pound per person. We need to get a count on who is coming FOR SURE, then let them vote, then purchase what they want. How do paypal accounts work anyway? As for the "may be comings" we'll just have to have them pitch in if they show up (and hope there's enough left to feed them). But say for instance we only have 20 guys saying they are coming for positive, then we a limited by what we can purchase, right? EXAMPLE: 20 guys at $10.00 each for food is $200.00, right? I'll just have to go back through the threads and see who said they'll be here for sure, then call around for the hog/shoulder, butt prices & etc. and take it from there. That should give us some idea? Also this: If we do a hog, we're gonna have to have the cooker on Friday afternoon, aren't we? LRT: When are you figuring to arrive? Anyone have any other ideas? |
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Posted: 6/13/2005 4:12:02 AM EDT
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I went through all the threads, so far as of right now, we have 24 total stating they will be here for sure.
We also have 23 who "would like to come" but cannot commit as of yet. Tonight I will type up all the names for both categories and post them. Then we should start our chow line up becuause we sure don't want a whole lot of details left until the last minute. WE NEED A VOLUNTEER MONEY COLLECTOR (OR SOMETHING) FOR THE FOOD, CHARCHOL, ETC.!!!!! |
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Posted: 6/13/2005 4:30:16 AM EDT
[#39]
I too have no Problem cooking either. I enjoy cooking! ! ! ! DRUFF |
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Posted: 6/13/2005 4:33:37 AM EDT
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I live in Fredericksburg hopefully to be Spotsylvania soon . I can see if Highwayman would be able to tow the grill down.DRUFF |
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Posted: 6/13/2005 5:24:38 AM EDT
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My suggestion for the food thing is someone bring Lots of HOT DOGS, Small steaks, Hamburgers, maybe ribs or a brisquet. I dont know but I am thinking about making a large thing of Chilli if anyone is interested or would want something like that. Let me know. DRUFF |
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Posted: 6/13/2005 5:27:10 AM EDT
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Highwayman, Myself and if LRT doesn't mind Could head the cooking thing. DRUFF |
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Posted: 6/13/2005 5:36:19 AM EDT
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It’s been a long time so research this first.
Pig in the ground...side dishes optional. 1 pig of course, BBQ sauce at least a gallon. Add sauce after cooking. Heavy chicken wire, burlap sacks (washed and rinsed), long handled shovels, heavy gloves. Dig a pit about 3 feet deep 3 feet wide 5 feet long leaving the dirt beside it. Build a fire in the hole, big fire. Use hard wood, oak or hickory no pine. While the fire burns down but the burlap in a tub full of water to soak. Lay the pig on a sheet of wire with another sheet on top. Stitch or tie both sides of the sheet (chicken wire) don‘t use twist ties. Let both ends extend a foot or two past the pig. When the fire burns down, no or almost no flame move about a third of the coals to the sides. (long handled shovels) Layer wet burlap over the coals place pig on top and cover with more wet sacks (do this fast). Shovel the extra coals on top and cover the whole thing with dirt. Shoot all day. At least 8 hours. Remove dirt and coals from top lift the wire sheets (heavy gloves) and set pig on table. Cut wire and Pig Out! Have someone keep an eye on the fire pit in case critters try to dig into it. note: if the pig is cooking in the same area the kegs are located check back every hour or so. (not on the pig but the people watching the pit) This avoids the need for a Plan B, don’t ask. |
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Posted: 6/13/2005 8:03:49 AM EDT
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Last thought on collecting money ... If memory serves me correctly PayPal allows the person making payment to include comment... this would allow people contributing to vote on dinner. I'm not trying to push anything .. .just a stry nuron firing.
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Posted: 6/13/2005 1:27:25 PM EDT
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Okay, here are the names I culled from the threads of the folks who are positively coming:
ARFCOM BLASTFEST/PIG ROAST/CAMPOUT JULY 22, 23 & 24, 2005 Positively coming: 1. ANGST +1 2. VA-gunnut 3. RELOADER-BOB 4. Hawk_308 +1 5. BlackFox 6. rdubbz420 +1 7. M4arc 8. Packnru 9. long-rifle-tactical 10. themadhatter 11. RobertM 12. Druffick 13. 14. Sinsaba 15. ReelVirginian1861 16. Highwayman 17. 18. 1Gunner +1 19. Templar 20. rdubbz420 +1 21. GomerPyle +1 22. Samuel +3 23. Rmplstlskn 24. u352 25. grywlf52 26. h8mtv 27. C4iGrant 28. Bobby_the_Hun This is a total of 37 people. If you are not on this list and are positively coming then please post your intentions ASAP. If you are on this list and are bringing any additional folks, then please post that ASAP. Also this: Who on this list is going to be campng out Friday and/or Saturday? We need to know! And, needless to say, if you are not on this list and are not coming do not confuse me with any more details!!! |
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Posted: 6/13/2005 3:35:15 PM EDT
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I'm not sure who's coming with me. My 8 year old son for sure. Maybe a friend and/or my brother. If you need a definate number, I will get a firm commitment from the others that may come with me. We will only be coming Saturday.
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Posted: 6/13/2005 6:08:50 PM EDT
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Looks like me and the wife... camping at least Friday night
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Posted: 6/13/2005 8:58:59 PM EDT
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Quoted:
ARFCOM BLASTFEST/PIG ROAST/CAMPOUT JULY 22, 23 & 24, 2005 Also this: Who on this list is going to be campng out Friday and/or Saturday? We need to know! I'll be camping out Fri. and Sat. nights and will be running my generator. So I will have 1200 to 1500 watts to spare for fellow campers to use for lighting or whatever.
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Posted: 6/13/2005 9:09:21 PM EDT
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R-B, I just told my wife today that she'll be helping with the cooking and stuff, then she got this real strange look on her face. So, I might need to stay in your camper too!!!
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Posted: 6/14/2005 12:43:25 AM EDT
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Like I would say no. Checked on some prices on whole hog cleaned for BBQ and we could by steak for less, I agree that burgers, dogs, chicken is a good way to go. I have no problem cooking and have a Sams club and Cosco membership so we can get discounts on the food, I am off Friday after 12 and have to go past the house to load out so I can beat the traffic some. I am camping Already have the list for the needed cooking gear to go, the paypal is ok but just a little too much for me to track and manage since my work is going 12-14 hours a day. I will be ready for this weekend.
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