Beer for the beer swap! I'm bringin' it!

 

Well, I called Fontana today and switched my reservation from the Lodge to the campground instead. Way cheaper and I think it will be much more fun this way! My buddy Mark is driving over from Nashville and meeting me there....we'll be staying in this....



Yes, I know it looks too big to tow behind a MINI, but my MC pulls it with ease! I picked it up on the cheap about a month ago and have plans to "remodel" it once the cold weather breaks. The interior is in great shape, but the exterior needs a bit of work, including a paint job. I was thinking about painting it Red on the bottom with a white top to match the MINI!

I've been thinking about names for the camper too....what do you think about "THE DRAGON SHACK"?

 

Excellent idea. I wasn't sure about the beer swap because I didn't know what it was, but after reading about it, it sounds awesome. We've got a brewery right here in Charlottesville that is pretty good too.

Fastlane, that camper looks tight. The red and white sounds sweet too, but I don't know about the brown canvas with it once it's open. Is there any way to "paint" the canvas?

 

Good point. There's no way to paint the canvas....it's true canvas, not the vinyl stuff. It's more tan in color. I'll have to rethink my color scheme. Not going to paint it any time soon anyway. For one, it's too cold....and the roof needs some repair first. I am definitely going to paint it something more fun than BEIGE, though. How incredibly boring. The camper was just a few hundred dollars, so if it's obnoxious, that's o.k.

 

Just made my camping reservation today. Before I made mine, I was told there were "5 or 6" left, so anyone still thinking about, better act soon. . . Though as I recall from last year (my first MOTD), there were a few open camp sites.

 

Red Wolf, your'e in every thread I look at. See you at the campsite, ....and the topless run, .........and the bike ride

 

So I guess that means one of us will be seeing a lot of the other's taillights at MOTD. No offense, I hope it's you. . .

 

I remember you from last year. We were the two Minis that were parked next to you with two tents. I am not sure I will be able to go this year but really want to....

Thanks for letting me wash my car last year!!

 

Just made my reservation for Friday and Saturday night, looking forward to some runs on the dragon. Granted not looking forwarding to bringing a motor couch down it .

 

looks like fun, i'll have to do this next year.

 

Same camping spot #18 different car....... because we traded in our Chili Red/White 06 MCSa last Saturday for a Laser Blue/Silver 2009 Clubman S, so now I'll have a new ride for the Dragon and a little room for packing all the camping gear. Hope to see everyone soon.

(A special Kudos to an outstanding MA, John Monk as well as everyone else at MINI of Nashville for being so gracious to us.)

 

Hells yeah, John Monk! WOOT WOOT!

He's my MA, too. I guess I'll be seein' you at the Dragon!

 

Hey Mox, if you are going how about representing the Jersey/Philly squad for the Beer Olympics, we won, hands down, last year. Our team was just comprised last minute day of at MOTD 08 event and won by a large margin, despite others "training" for event. But Detroit, NC, SC are gunning to to dethrone us of our gold medals.
But ya gotta be able to throw them back baby.

 

Hey Augie, your welcome. I hope you can make it too, there is always extra space to throw down a tent at the last minute.

 

That sounds awesome! I'm in!

 

O.K. We are about a month out from the big event and I'm having trouble containing my excitement. To give the camping thread a bit of action, here are some shots of pop up we will be staying in (now named "the dragon shack")...

I worked all last weekend to "remodel" the inside. Removed the sink/stove/fridge (useless in my opinion...you cook OUTSIDE when you camp!). Painted the whole interior and put down a new floor. Also, replaced the ceiling as it had some issues from past water leaks.

Before:


After:


This weekend, I repacked the bearings and bought new wheels. Next weekend...repaint the outside (Chili Red and White, of course ) and new L.E.D. lighting.

I'm pumped! I don't think I can wait 30 days...

 

Well, I finally got my campsite. Whew... that's a relief!

So does anyone know of any good climbing spots?

 

I was interested in camping at the base of the dam, but I can't do it this year. I need to make sure I have a phone that works in case there is an emergency at home, so I am staying in the lodge. Looks like fun though!

 

Yum Yum Driver! Good to hear you will be at MOTD this year!! Do you have space for my big *** tent? I'll bring the car washing gear.

 

Hey Jeff, I PM'd ya

 

Hey hefro, glad you and your wife and your big a$$ tent as well as your buddy and his will be sharing the site. That should fill up our site pretty good. FYI, you might want to bring your mittens we were 70's on Sunday and had snow here on Monday & Tuesday.

 

Hey campers! We were at the Fontana campground in 07 with a small trailer, but this year we upsized:



Looking forward to seeing our camp mates again!

 

Hello AprilWhine, looks like you will be driving a little further to get here this time. I had the privilege of camping next to you when you were here in 07. I was with my brother and you had the GP and the CJ7 towing the little trailer and of course you had the uber cool Travelling Cat who like to come over visit with us.
I look forward to seeing you all again..

 

Party at April's?

 

Holy cow Fuzz and April..that's a behemoth! Careful coming through the mts.
Will see you there!