Tc4 attendance

“I was really looking forward to meeting everyone at TC4, but with the very unexpected expense of buying a new home, it looks like I’m out… However looking on the bright side of things the Sipsey wilderness is now only 5 miles from my front door, so the trade off was worth it I think… Hope every one has a wonderful time, I know its going to be a blast………..”

“Can't wait to see everyone... Just 2 weeks away....”

“OK, I think we've got someone checking into backcountry permits other than just for Sat. night... oh, Tillllllllllllllttt??! lol

I was wondering if they have them at the trailheads (like at Wind Cave N'tl Park, where you just leave your carbon copy at that site and take the "hard" copy with ya)... or if you need to actually get them at the visitors center. Cuz based on arrival time Friday night and leaving time to go trudge up that mt. on Saturday morning, I don't think I'll be there when the visitor center is open.

And I take it the backcountry permits are free??”

“Gotta do the Visitor Center thing they told me, then they backed up and said that Barb and Co has reserved ALL of Martins Fork for Friday and Saturday nights...I'm planning on making the Shuttle to Hensley by 1:30 on Friday Afternoon, and while everyone else Parties in town, I'm gonna get the bestest place to hang my Hammock, and sleep like a baby till the Hangover crew hikes in in the morning.....”

“Backcountry permits are free but you do need one. So I will call the park and see if there is something we can do about those who will be up there etc....
Barbara
update tonight”

“It is official.
I am out.”

“awe!hpm u da\man. nxt tyme!yo bear!”

“update on the permits.....
ok anyone that wants to go up Friday night thats ok.... if you plan to extend your trip and can't get to the visitors center for permit in other areas of the park all I will need is your name and dates and places you will be say Gibson Gap, etc.... everything is cool on the permits so just let me know.
Later
Barbara”

“another update just in on the leaves for that week....looks like peak will start 3rd weekend in Oct. how great is that?”

“I'm waiting on an answer to Dub's question.. where are we camping Friday night?”

“How is the White Rocks backcountry campsite? Thinking of that maybe for Sunday night, possibly.”

“Yeah, I'm still waiting for an answer too! If I don't get one I'm just gonna show up at the free campground in town and meet you guys there.”

“ahhh this trip seems kinda complicated...i prefer places to just show up and come and go as you please...its almost here....so you guys have fun...illl just go for a hike”

“Somewhere.. way back.. I thought this question was answered at least twice.. The place in town.. free.. and the park.. and I was thinking they were saying they were going to the park.. and some said they'd just crash in town.. personally.. I think crashing in town would be awesome..

Headline News: Hippies and other transient invade Cumberland Gap, making camp in town square!”

“Ramada”

“Party in Prosecutor's room!

Who's bringing the keg??”

“Since Matt's going to attend, let's take up a collection and get him a gift. A watch would be perfect. Then he would know the time and could reset the TT clock.”

“The park? Where the heck is the park? I think I'm gonna go to the free campground...after the party in Prosecutor's room.”

“Dub: lol.. there is a huge campground there... did u guys not use it last year?”

“Ramada Inn, Cumberland Gap, TN
423-869-3631. (Continental breakfast) Call early for rates. Hotel fills up quickly for October. Web site: www.the.ramada.com/cumberlandgap10718

The Olde Mill Bed & Breakfast
423-869-9839. Room rates M-TH $65 - $85; F-SAT $90-$110. (Hot home-cooked breakfast.) Call early B&B fills up quickly for October. Web site: www.bbonline.com/tn/oldemill

Wilderness Road Campground
Camping is first come, first serve unless you want to do group camping. Hot showers centrally located. Golden Age Passport -- camping half price. Individual campsites: limit 4 tents per site with 8 person maximum. Site with electricity (up to 50 amps) $15 per night. Site without electricity $10 per night. Groups need to pre-register by calling 606-248-2817 ext. 1075. Group camping: 12-30 people, $30 per night per site; over 30 people, $30 per night per site plus $1 per person over 30 people. Web site: www.nps.gov/cuga

The Tea Room
The Tea Room will allow camping for free in the large grass lot located in the middle of town across the street from the Tea Room. It is primitive camping, no showers, or running water, restrooms are located down the street in Berkau Park.”

“heh.. lazy butts. It was posted on the website.

;)”

“yeah, i saw the free tea room camping...but is Berkau Park the park you are talking about? No we didn't use it last year....slept outside of Barb's store.”

“naw. I was talkin bout the campground.

I still say.. kegger at Ramada!

;)

What's the room number, Prosecutor?”

“LOL Paul!”

“So does anyone know if this list of possible attendees is fairly accurate?.. adjust up.. down.. or about the same..

StickmanWalking OPIE jerbear
Dub chili36 Roam Around
currahee TownDawg Ruby
MDSHiker Tilt prosecutor
rox1 T Mac danababy
karo Miss Opie divinity
nicki trekkngirl cyndeee
dhutch1 azimuthcoordinator Sloppyjoe56
lizs treebait toph72
kabinkamper cottonsocks hounddog
OObrett sarabelle gojo
matt, the webmaster SuperTroll pinkbubelz
PhantomSoul tarabull laqtis
Buddha Bear hikingrooster shep0987”

“I'm trying to figure out how much red snapper and shrimp I need to bring.”

“I'm in. I haven't figured when I will be showing up Friday night/Saturday, but I will be at Martin's Fork for the cookoff.”

“Well I see a few on the list who aren't coming to the best of my knowledge.. but I don't see a few on the list who ARE coming.. so I think it's a wash, and I will try to cook enough for 50.”

“wow.. that's a bunch of seafood.

hehe.. I need to calculate if I can haul in that much.”

“I'M USING MY NEW P-2 PACK..LOOKS LIKE MISS OPIE IS GONNA HAVE A HEAVY LOAD!!!..LMAO”

“We're gonna be there around midafternoon Friday. We'll prolly camp near the RR tracks again if it's still okey dokey.”

“Is the same guy playing Friday night at the BBQ dinner that played last year? He was great.”

“ya.. heavy's”

“Pre-paid BBQ Dinner at Berkau Park in Cumberland Gap with Music, $10:
BBQ Pork sandwich, coleslaw, baked beans, & a soda or water. The BBQ Dinner will be supplied by Heavy’s BBQ again this year. Folks raved about how good it was last year at the 3rd Annual Titanium Chef! You don’t want to miss out!”

“We all had a great time last year with the grub, music, haybales, campfire, kids playing with bugs. It was a perfect fall evening.”

“I called the Visitor Center about more permits today, and the guy sez:

1) Their hours are 8-5 daily (weekends, too)
2) You have to sign up in person.

(but if Barb can sign us up in advance, that'd be Groovy (and One Less Thing I have to do Saturday morning if I get there later than 5 pm Friday))

I'm thinking of hanging out for a few more days... Sunday night at Martin's Fork and Monday night at Gibson Gap in addition to the Standard Festivities.


So that'll be BBQ (then pass out on Prosecutor's floor at the Ramada) on Friday... Martin's Fork Sat. & Sun pm... Gibson Gap Monday pm... then exit at the Pinnacle on Tuesday afternoon.


[whew]
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“I will not be able to make it for sure. I have a ruptured disk (between T-8&9) and go back to an orthopedic surgeon tomorrow (Wed.) I did update the list and wish ya'll a great trip. For those that aren't sure about this trip, you had better go or we will talk about ya for a long time. Really tho, last year was my first TT trip and it should not be missed. I even got a prize (3rd). There are lots of great prizes and lots of TT folks to meet and share the fun with. Be there or be square, or in my case flat on my back!”

“Well Heck.

Get Well Soon!”

“Tilty, I will be there is spirit!”

“The website for Ramada said the Cumberland Gap had no more rooms available for 10-15-04. Being one to not trust everything said on the internet, I just called them at the number posted by TownDawg. They have rooms available, and I reserved one. Thank you TownDawg. Ramada would not give me a room number in advance, so maybe someone there is reading the forum.”

“Good luck with your back, Karo.”

“I am leaving after I get off work Thursday about 1pm.......I am thinking campground Thursday....why don't we get a TT group campsite????.....that way everyone will have a spot when they get in........am I reading it correctly....$30 for 12-30 folks???”

“I'm out too. No tengo dinero.”

“WE'RE CAMPING FREE IN TOWN, OR AN ALLEYWAY..OR HECK, A GUTTER..DON'T NEED NO STINKING GROUP CAMPSITE..FRIENDS HOLD SITES”

“WHAT'S THAT OPIE? I CAN'T HEAR YOU!”

“but I want a shower!!!!!”

“MDS is still planning on being there Saturday afternoon!”

“Hounddog is on the list?

Cool !

Hounddog...KY is a long way from Naples...have a good trip !”

“Let's honor Matt.
"Since Matt's going to attend, let's take up a collection and get him a gift. A watch would be perfect. Then he would know the time and could reset the TT clock."
nowghostlyslim
08:07:36 AM
10/05/04

omg..LOL..that is funny!!!”

“Div, I would be up for a campsite at Wilderness Road Campground, but don't know what the other half of the party -- and I do mean PARTY...lol -- wants. Prolly camping in town and partying. Me, my last shower pre-TC4 will most likely be Thursday night. YES, just thought I'd share that. LOL!

I am also debating the shuttle or not. I've been out hiking most every day, but still know that 2,000 ft. is a hellacious (sp?) gain and I'm slow as molasses.....

Speaking of which... THANKS TILT!

That really sucks that Barb said you have to get a backcountry permit from the center. Guess I've been spoiled at Wind Cave N'tl Park. Steekin' free backcountry permits at the trailhead. :-)”