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Papabear and I think alike. we already have the greatest MV event ever. Yes we need soon improvement, but we can improve it to where its not nearly so much fun. When it gets so complicated that the organizers find it to be work then it is doomed. Yes lets make improvements but lets not make it so furstrating that the people that make it work throw in the towell. We have a great event and from my point of view if it stays the same as this year it will still be the high point of my year. There was not one single bad thing that happened this year to my knowledge. we all lived together for several days and enjoyed each other. Lets at least keep that going.For what it's worth, here's my on the whole rally.
I brought a very picky "Prim and Proper" lady to her very first trip to the woods...she did it cause she loves me...I know that...BUT:
Once MB got there and got her bearing and her feet on the ground, she couldn't believe what a class act that rally really was.
(The porta potties were sorta iffy...lol)
So...in format: Awe poop...
I don't see how you can improve on perfection...much.
When the biggest issue is hand washing stations etc...life in the field HAS to be good!
I do think the MKT Crew needs some relief...heck...I'll even pitch in...if Mike brings more Polish Vodka...and Wreckerman is on a trail ride or sumpin.
I think everyone that eats there should offer some sort of help but I think Mike, Wreckerman and maybe Clinto need to write that OPORD.
As far as vehicles parked dressed right...ummm...I dunno.
I think we can easily "overthink/over organize" this event into a sort of "Covenanted(?) Community".
I'm gonna vote to keep it like it is...park where ya can when ya get there...except in/near traffic/venue lanes...designated by management.
The fewer rules/requirements we have..the less stress...that's why I come.
Of course I will comply with whatever the majority/management comes up with...I just need this time to unwind.
poppop said:Jon_h, I appreciate the kind words but if that was me I had embibed to many cheerys. I think it was probably papabear but either way that is what we try to do.
Yeh there were a few still around the fire when we showed up, offering around spirited refreshments in plastic bottles and such.Jon H, you were there a little after midite. I was at the gate when you posted between 10 and 12 and when I went over the fire was wondering where you were. I should have recognized the rover but I didn't. There were a few of us left standing when you arrived!
Ron, I have always in the past brought my M813 and have flown the flag proudly from her right front fender. Due to my Wifes medical issues I did not bring it this year but I did give it much thought and decided not to try to transfer the flag to the Duece because of driving it on the trails. Yes, I believe we need the Flag displayed in a prominit position.The only thing i might add is maybe TWO INFO meetings, one in the morning ,one in the evening
Also did I just miss it or WHY WAS NOT A big AMERICAN FLAG FLYING HIGH
the playing of TAPS was great, though should be played when the WHOLE group is together, like at a morning group meeting.
I was in camo but I don't know about the accent, I think I talk normal. No apoligise necessary, if I was up that late I am proud of it.Yeh there were a few still around the fire when we showed up, offering around spirited refreshments in plastic bottles and such.
If I made a false accusation of you staying up drinking I apologize, either way it was a guy in camo with a funny accent, do you know him?
So on that note, I'd like to suggest for next year
BIGGER NAME TAGS!
I talked it over with John, next year we'd like to donate a set of tires for a door prize. Or at least a store credit with us, since not everyone could use 37's.Every year at the Dixie Division MVPA meet at Tannehill, AL, folks donate stuff when they come in. On Saturday duing lunch they have an auction and the funds raised are donated to the MV museum in Huntsville.
We could do something similar and use the funds to offset things we need to make the rally better.
Being a military guy I like the idea of lining areas off and putting things "dress right dress".....maybe we can try it on for size next year to see if it works.
Since the rally is an evolving event we can do different things and pick what works best.
I thought "Vendors Row" looked good this year.
I would be more than happy to donate some goods as well. Can't predict what I will have on hand a year in advance, but I promise to make it good.I talked it over with John, next year we'd like to donate a set of tires for a door prize. Or at least a store credit with us, since not everyone could use 37's.
We'll do better next year. I have a tent we can use and it'll be R E A L nice.This was a thought and now that I have a system in place, I am planning to add the hometown in a smaller font down low. I had planned on saving every namtag to file but got overwhelmed upon arrival and failed. I will make a concerted effort to do that next year. In the course of the next year I would like to obtain a command post tent like gimpster had and set that up at the gate.
If you all will allow us, CAMO will be proud to render honors to the colors and perform a Command Retreat Ceremony on any...or every night at 16:30hrs as prescribed.Here is my thoughts on the flag and rendering a salute to those who have passed on.
We seem to be a patriotic bunch and those of us that are ex-military would be happy to show
our friends the proper way to render honors.
I would like to do a Command Retreat ceremony where the flag is lowered while proper music is played and those of us who are inclined can render a salute. Saturday evening would be the optimum time for this after the afternoon ride and before chow is served. If we did an abreviated ceremony (no General making remarks) it could be done in 20 minutes or so. We would need a flagpole at least 25-30 feet high but that could be improvised and removed when we leave. I am sure we have members that know how to lower Old Glory and put her away properly.
I do not want to make anyone feel put upon to participate but I think this would be a good time to mention anyone that had passed from our ranks duing the year.
As far as Taps is concerned I just felt inclined to play it......it is played every night on all active duty military installations as a tribute to our comrades that are at peace.
Since we have the technology now I will continue to do it unless there are complaints from the neighbors.
I agree that we do not need to make it so rigid that it is not fun anymore.
Just the thoughts of an old war horse out in the pasture.
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