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Old Apr 25, 2006 | 10:45 AM
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Has anyone called the Dam, to get permission to park on the grass?
Will is working on that. The TVA has apparently had some problems with other groups using the site lately and leaving damage behind (ruts in the grass, trash, etc.) They did not have any problems with us last year and we are confident we can make something work this year. Other options are being explored.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2006 | 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Wagnbat
150 cars there. We have 580 people registered at the moment... There is a 2:1 car ratio, thats 300 cars. Assuming 100 of those cars do not participate, thats 200 cars. Can we fit another 50 cars into that picture with those assumptions in mind?
I think a 2:1 ratio is on the very low side. By my estimations, I think with 579 registered attendees, we have roughly 462 MINIs (or Minis)... that's taking the total number of registration orders, therefore ignoring "extra" people registered under the same order. Sure, some people won't be able to make it there... plus we have some people who are being rebels and choosing not to register at all, so 462 is probably not a bad estimate.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2006 | 11:29 AM
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Here is another option for location, I am also trying to find contact information for Phillips Airport, off 129 near Robbinsville, FAA has no information.

Facility Name: ANDREWS-MURPHY AIRPORT
City Name: ANDREWS
County: CHEROKEE
State abbrev: NC
State Name: NORTH CAROLINA

Ownership: PUBLICLY OWNED
Use: OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Owner's Name: CHEROKEE COUNTY
Address: COUNTY COURTHOUSE
ANDREWS, NC 28906
Owner's Phone: 828-837-5527

Manager's Name: DAN ELLIS
Address: 5840 AIRPORT ROAD
ANDREWS, NC 28906
Phone: 828-321-5114

FAA Region: SOUTHERN
FAA Field Office: ATL
 
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Old Apr 25, 2006 | 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by mielnicki
Has anyone called the Dam, to get permission to park on the grass?
I am working with the TVA to get that exact permission & permit...

EDIT: D'oh, Jen beat me to it... ahh well, it's true.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2006 | 12:08 PM
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Well here are a couple more airports:

http://www.airnav.com/airport/TN87 Montville Airpark, Maryville, TN

http://www.airnav.com/airport/0TN2 Village Airport, Greenback, TN

http://www.airnav.com/airport/07TN Corntassel Airport, Vonore, TN

All 3 are private air strips with very, very, very low traffic and are within 30 miles of Fontana.

Steve
 
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Old Apr 25, 2006 | 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by mielnicki
private air strips with very, very, very low traffic and are within 30 miles of Fontana.
As an airplane junkie, I love that idea. It only takes one airplane, however... :-)
 
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Old Apr 25, 2006 | 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by blalor
As an airplane junkie, I love that idea. It only takes one airplane, however... :-)
When I say very very low, I am talking 1 to 2 operations per week.

Steve
 
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Old Apr 28, 2006 | 04:10 AM
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Our application to use the base of Fontana Dam has been approved by the Tenessee Valley Authority:

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From: xxxxx xxxxx [[/SIZE][SIZE=2]mailto:xxxxx_xxxxx@tva.gov[/SIZE][SIZE=2]]
Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2006 4:56 PM
To: William xxxxx
Subject: RE: DCMM Request for Special Use Permit for Fontana Dam

William,
Your letter of no objection is in the mail so you should get it by Saturday or Monday. In that letter, you will see a couple of things about leaving the access road open and staying off of the "teardrop area" at the end of the access road to the dam. The maintenance guy told me that a few unruly from last year's Z-Car show did a few donuts in the grass, including the teardrop, and managed to do quite a bit of damage-including the breaking of a waterline. So, please remind all to make sure the access road remains open and that no one ventures in the teardrop grass area at the end of the access. Also, Roger the maintenance man, will mow the area on Wednesday or Thursday.
If I've confused you, please holler. Thank you and I hope you have a nice evening...Steve
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The Panoramic pic is ON!!!!
 
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Old Apr 28, 2006 | 04:17 AM
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Way to go Will!

I'm confident the MINI community has more class than the Z's and won't be doing donuts.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2006 | 04:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Wagnbat
Our application to use the base of Fontana Dam has been approved by the Tenessee Valley Authority
Fantastic news! Just be sure to allow PLENTY of time to get everyone lined up.
Originally Posted by PassatDoTd
I'm confident the MINI community has more class than the Z's and won't be doing donuts.
Harder to do with FWD anyway.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2006 | 06:13 AM
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ROCK ON Will! Jay and I will help in what ever way you need! Count on it!
 
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Old Apr 28, 2006 | 06:48 AM
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Like I said...YOU DA MAN, WILL!!! Way to go, dood!!!

Now all we have to do is make sure we leave the area in as good a shape as we found it..

3 CHEERS FOR WILL!!!!!
 
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Old Apr 28, 2006 | 06:53 AM
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I have 2 volunteers for row captains to help organize parking so far, going to need 3-5 more. Basically means show up 30 mins early (11:30am) and help get the incoming cars organized and lined up.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2006 | 07:16 AM
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Am I blind!! what day is this going to happen and what time approx
as i have said before I'm in for a new Pan' photo.

Scott
 
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Old Apr 28, 2006 | 07:22 AM
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Originally Posted by ImaVunDerBrah
I think its waaaaaaaayyyy too late to plan something for this year. Perhaps next year.
I've been proved wrong (for the first time ever )

Very nice work, Wagnbat
 
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Old Apr 28, 2006 | 07:27 AM
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Way to go Wagnbat!

I'll volunteer to help, my wife will also! (Unless we get rained out Friday, I'll be driving to Dillsboro on Sat during the backup time)

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Old Apr 28, 2006 | 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Wagnbat
I have 2 volunteers for row captains to help organize parking so far, going to need 3-5 more. Basically means show up 30 mins early (11:30am) and help get the incoming cars organized and lined up.
Will,

I'll be there... I might have a "Team Craptastic" (JCW) meeting and photo shoot immediately following the parade, but as soon as that's over (shouldn't be too late), I'll come straight to the base of Fontana Dam and help you with the lines.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2006 | 10:05 AM
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I can help
 
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Old Apr 28, 2006 | 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by TheWrks
Am I blind!! what day is this going to happen and what time approx
as i have said before I'm in for a new Pan' photo.

Scott
go to the 1st post in this thread for info
 
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Old Apr 28, 2006 | 12:14 PM
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Thats 6 volunteers, + myself + photographer, and 8 should be enough to control the flow... Thanks guys/gals.

The photographer is going to show earlier and mark the field with flour to designate the spots/rows.

Thanks everyone. For latecomers, all the info is in this first post now... I will bump this thread once once on Wednesday for a final FYI for everyone who looks at the last minute.

Noon, Friday. Be there or be
 
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Old Apr 28, 2006 | 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by kgdblu
go to the 1st post in this thread for info
Thanks...
 
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Old Apr 28, 2006 | 05:46 PM
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Photo clarification

How do I sign up and how much does it cost this year? What day is it?

Thanks Lori, aka MINIRCR
 
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Old Apr 28, 2006 | 05:57 PM
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Criminey! People! read the thread!:impatient
 
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Old Apr 28, 2006 | 06:08 PM
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Criminey! People! read the thread!:impatient
 
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Old Apr 28, 2006 | 07:57 PM
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Cool, cool, cool! Way to go Wagnbat!
 
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