[Barlibash] [Barliman] barlibash details at last!

Sun May 4 22:03:19 EDT 2008

Hmmmm well Chattanooga is a 6 hour drive for me-maybe i could drive down
when I get off work on Thursday and then I would only have to take off one
day of work I am on vacation in Orlando right now, Ill have to take a look
at my money when I get back so I am a maybe
Theodwyn

On Sat, May 3, 2008 at 9:20 PM, jincey <jincey at theonering.net> wrote:

>  (Jincey's stuff in blue and red, sam's in black below)
>
>
>
> Welcome to the list tas, airaloske, deadhorse, and serafina : )  I just
> added y'all to the mailing list so am forwarding this with just a couple
> additional thoughts for tonight:
>
>
>
> Chattanooga and its locale is really a unique area. There are mountains,
> rivers, caves, civil war battlefield parks, a vibrant downtown area (just
> to name a few things) there or so close it is no problem to get there. (For
> instance, the Ocoee River, home of the '96 Olympic whitewater venue, is just
> east of Chattanooga. Now I'm not saying we're all going to jump off
> mountains or hotdog down Class IV Humungous, but the point is: there is **
> so** much to see and do!
>
>
>
> Right now, we're pretty much thinking Lookout Mtn & downtown Chattanooga
> Thursday, and Riverbend for Thursday night to see ZZTopp. Friday would be
> adventure day – bring camera, hiking boots, daypack. We'd have to all decide
> where we'd most like to go. Saturday we can maybe venture out in another
> direction or head back up the mountain. This would be decided by the group
> of attendees. Some folks may actually be leaving Saturday, some Sunday. –
> it's all very flexible, like all BarliBashes are : ) We are hoping that
> more than a couple actually have use of cars for group transportation. *Please,
> if you are driving, let us know!*
>
>
>
> A note on travel arrangements:  If you are thinking about flying in, look
> for fares to the following airports: Chattanooga, TN (not a large airport at
> all and you'll find few nonstops), Nashville, TN (about 2 hrs north),
> Atlanta, GA (2 hrs south), and Birmingham, AL (about 3 hrs southwest of
> Chattanooga) Now you may fret about this BUT consider: lodging is very
> inexpensive, and you might possibly rent a car to travel between point A and
> Chattanooga for the duration of your visit. Folks arriving at or near the
> same time might go in together on cost? Just a thought, but flying to a
> major hub and renting a car and a week's worth of lodging would be a doable
> thing for many. For others the convenience of flying right into town might
> work out best.
>
>
>
> One more thing while I am typing all this: *I must point out to the new
> folks, and reiterate for returning Bashees that TORN and TORN's staff are
> in no way responsible for any accidents, liabilities, sins, traffic tickets,
> injuries, splinters, bail, hangovers, etc.   *; )*   All attendees must be
> 18 yrs or older, or have a parent or legal guardian accompany them at all
> times. Each attendee will be responsible for their own actions and
> expenses at all times.*
>
>
>
> Sam and I will work on another email listing Stuff to See & Do tomorrow.
>   *See below for Sam's original mail!*
>
> Kindly forgive sam for sending his email to the wrong email list ; )  He
> gets up before dawn and didn't even realize he sent it to the wrong list ; )
> He says feel free to give him heck for that when we all get together!
>
>
>
> Hugs,
>
> jincey
>  ------------------------------
>
> *From:* barliman-bounces+jincey=theonering.net at lists.theonering.net[mailto:
> barliman-bounces+jincey <barliman-bounces%2Bjincey>=
> theonering.net at lists.theonering.net] *On Behalf Of *samgam7 at bellsouth.net
> *Sent:* Saturday, May 03, 2008 6:46 PM
> *To:* wiggle_me_this at hotmail.com; barliman at theonering.net
> *Subject:* [Barliman] barlibash details at last!  [Barliman]?!? That
> should have been [Barlibash]!!!
>
>
>
> hi all, sorry for taking so long to get a few details out about a possible
> barlibash this summer.....here in a nutshell is the idea, what to do's,
> costs, etc......this is a very different approach to having a "bash" than in
> years past, so here it goes :)
>
> thinking of june 11-14 here in chattanooga, tn.....we have the riverbend
> festival going on, plus the other attractions nearby that are of interest.
> riverbend festival is a week long music festival in which they close down
> quite an area on the banks of the tennessee river downtown, and offer a
> variety of musical guests.....you can get all the info needed by visiting
> www.riverbendfestival.com
>
> the big draw this year is going to be ZZ Top performing on thursday, june
> 12th.....and let me say here, that i know high fuel prices has everyone in a
> pinch, but i figure there are a lot of folks within driving possibly, as
> opposed to flying.....so thats a saving, this idea of getting together
> focuses on a less expensive venture th an any of us "bash-ee's" have done in
> the past.   admission to the whole week of riverbend is only $28 dollars, if
> bought in advance....... $37, if you buy after advance sales.....check out
> the riverbend site, there's a multitude of artists, of different variety
> that are interesting.
>
> lodging.....i did some checking with hotels downtown (near the festival
> site)  they dont offer group discounts, only corporate ones, and those are
> just 20 bucks less one pricey night......my thought was perhaps, hitting a
> place like where i stay, and extended stay hotel.......can stay a week at
> In-Town suites here in town, for a total of $279 ...thats a room with a full
> bed, a twin bed, and $50 of that price is deposit, which is refunded at the
> end of your stay.......now the pluses, and minuses of this
>
> minuses----no bar, sorry, and no raising sand in rooms late at night, cant
> get loud, sorry
>
> pluses.....the cost, on site laundry room, fine eaterys (4 just across the
> s treet), the rooms include a full bath, full size refrigerator, two burner
> stove, and microwave oven, and most important (as this has always plagued
> our get togethers in the past......free high speed internet that works, with
> no problem.......erm, did i mention almost 50 cable tv channels too?
>
> besides the music festival, there are several attractions and things to do
> very nearby.....tennessee aquarium, rock city atop lookout mtn......which
> overlooks downtown, btw.......hang gliding, hiking in some great places, we
> were thinking about an outdoor activities day......and even a cookout :)
>
> rental cars are available at a very competitive price, and we have even
> thought of a day trip to fall creek falls state park, which is a 90 min
> drive from here......highest waterfall east of the rockies  (yes, it beats
> niagara by bout 40 feet or so, i think)
>
> if anybody is interested, please email jincey or i.........we think its
> more affordable, fun, and the music fest really is a bargain.........oh, and
> also the greatest bbq you have ever tasted, we'll have to hit famous Dave's
> for dinner one evening.
>
> Jincey and i will be sending out a more detailed email tomorrw, she has
> done a wonderful job putting together a list of all the possible sights to
> see, and attractions......so, check out whats mentioned, let us know. kindly
> email me as well as Jincey if you think you might actually make it. :)
>
> again, sorry for so late notice, but my thinking was an inexpensive
> approach, and fun things for us to do :)
>
> *sam waves to all and heads off singing merrily*
>
> p.s......and please feel free to respond to my email addy, jincey, bless
> her heart, has an inbox of email that would choke a moose  :)
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Barlibash mailing list
> Barlibash at lists.theonering.net
> http://archives.theonering.net/mailman/listinfo/barlibash
>
>
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: /pipermail/barlibash/attachments/20080504/0a226bbe/attachment.htm 