Last year we were fewer, and parked on the loop. We didn't know to ask permission. To whom should I make a phone call -bat?

TIA!

 

inTTruder,
PM sent with name and phone number

 

I'm now tempted to drive down for MOTD just so I can take part in the picture. If only my new car would get here faster...

 

That shot would be from the top of the dam

As I recall Killboy included a similar shot in his freebies when you ordered last year...

Which brings up .... if you are going this year and are not yet familar with KILLBOY.COM you may want to check it out.

No affil' here - I just like his pictures.....

 

TVA. Steve Akers was the guy I got formal permission from. Had to present him with a copy of the photographer's insurance, and DCMM's insurance (since DCMM hosted pretty much all of MOTD06, including the pic), as well as fill out a formal request and request for fee-waiver seeing as how DCMM is non-profit.

It took more than a few days, but less than a week to hammer out with good diplomacy and footwork. But then everything was official, including TVA police on sight to ensure our event went off without interruption.

I passed all the info to Snooter, and he handled it this year, because I didn't think I was going due to moving to Guam. But that got pushed back, and now I'm leading the volunteer crew due to snooter being unable to make the actual event, despite having done all the footwork.

Yar, he was at the top of the dam:

 

Interesting, in that we just pulled up to the loop at the base (past the grass) and got out and said 'hey, we made it'. I've got one of my TN surrogates trying to work this out. Snooter gave me the contact info.

THANKS!

 

Since I almost had to cancel my Dragon plans this year, I am late signing up to volunteer for stuff.
Do you still need volunteers for this? If so, add me to the list, if not, I'll just show up for the photo.
Have radios will travel!
Annette

 

If you stay off the grass, you shouldn't need special permission. You don't have a large group, won't disrupt others, and don't have any special needs...

 

It rained all night... It rained all day... It rained while the photographer marked the spots... It rained while the Minis were being lined up... It rained while the order forms were being handed out...

It did NOT rain during the picture. YAAAAAAYYYY!!!!!

The photo was a little wet. Some people (like myself) brought drying towels and were able to do an alright clean up job right before the photo, but others were completely soaked. It's going to quite an interesting picture in the end.


There was a bit of drama with the TVA police. That drama is between the people involved and the TVA. Everything else went off without a hitch, and I (and everyone else) would sincerely appreciate it if that remained off the forums. We had enough drama last year, and it didn't involve the group or photographer. So lets leave it at that.

Thanks to everyone who did show. I think we had about 150 Minis in all.

 

Great job by all the coordinators! Thank you weather gods for holding off the rain long enough for us to line up and snap the shots!

 

Here, Here - I was amazed at how quickly everyone was lined up, shot and done! And I was lucid enough to remember to bring my towel...

 

Glad I was able to attend and that the weather somewhat cooperated. Thanks to everyone for taking the chance and showing up in spite of the iffy weather. Next year I'll have to make sure that folks know to show at least 30 minutes prior to the photo time. Sorry to you last three MINIs that showed but were too late for the photo

 

Here is the view I had this year of the Panorama I thought it would be fun to see the picture from the dam. Yes, I could hear the instructions even up there.

 

It might be nice if next year you gave a more specific description of the location... I thnk the signs to the area are not "BASE OF DAM" but something like "Power House"... I, and many other MINIs (maybe 20?), were wandering around the top of the dam area for a while, trying to figure out how to get down, so where we were supposed to be....

It was slightly funny though...

 

Wow PZ, great picture!

 

Were you able to find the way and make it in time?

 

Nope, we missed it!

Oh well.

 

I wouldn't feel too bad dude. There were 2 or 3 folks who showed up as the photographer was setting up the last shot (w/out people) and he wouldn't let them in either

 

Gee Thanks! Next year I'll try to be more sociable and maybe get up earlier too.

 

OK, recieved my pix in the mail today. Great looking I love it. Just one question. How did the Red MINI get on the other side in the discharge duct.???

 

I was wondering the exact same thing! It must know a secret we don't. Pic turned out great! I love it.

 

Quick Question...

Are the dimensions of the pic posted anywhere? I don't have a tape measure big enough to measure it and want to go buy a frame.

Thanks