Well, I'm on the hook for a burner, my bicycle, some assorted secret booze, and whatever Pat decides I need to take care of.
Well, I'm on the hook for a burner, my bicycle, some assorted secret booze, and whatever Pat decides I need to take care of.
In reply to Mndsm :
Track rules are no alcohol, not sure if that applies to saturday.
Didn't say nothin' about the hotel.....
In reply to Mndsm :
It may actually be required in the hotel parking lot.
hobiercr said:In reply to Mndsm :
It may actually be required in the hotel parking lot.
This guy gets it.
I am in to bring some stuff down from Ohio as well. its my first time making it to challenge so what better way to make friends than giving them food. Ill pack extra coolers and whatever chafing dishes and serving utensils i have left over from my wedding. Its been a few years Pat but I believe I bought your old boat.
Ill toss a 20 in the bucket. I just cant cook worth a damn.....
In reply to keithj :
Yes, i was wondering if that was you on the list.
Being a challenge noob, what IS the requirement for hotel parking lot beverages? Do I need to bring anything special?
bobzilla said:Being a challenge noob, what IS the requirement for hotel parking lot beverages? Do I need to bring anything special?
Share and share alike. Many drink beer. Others drink water or soda. Stampie didn't even know who I was before he offered me a beer- that's sort of how she goes.
In reply to Mndsm :
I only do that for the cute ones. You should be honored ... or scared.
Stampie said:In reply to Mndsm :
I only do that for the cute ones. You should be honored ... or scared.
I am so in!
In reply to bobzilla :
It's a similar vibe to the night before One Lap. At One Lap, people are applying stickers to cars. At The Challenge, many are still finishing cars mechanically as well as cosmetically. Generally a lot of checking out the competition and a huge dose of camaraderie
Where as the South Bend hotel is a large flat lot that easily accommodates the physical needs of One Lap, the Gainesville hotel is sort of hill and generally not an ideal place for trucks and trailers. Think of the place as a one-way road circling the hotel in a counter clockwise fashion. If you take this approach you'll have no problem getting around the entire building. Consider that you might have to make a second loop around to find the perfect parking spot. Also expect that you might have block or get blocked by another truck/trailer in order to fit.
The place to be and the center of operations tends to be all in the back of the building.
All of this creates a nice intimate gathering.
I had written about parking in this old thread
No truck/trailer to worry about. We are going to make it or die trying. (Not literally).
bobzilla said:No truck/trailer to worry about. We are going to make it or die trying. (Not literally).
Gainesville Or Bust!!
In reply to bobzilla :
My favorite approach!
Stampie said:In reply to Mndsm :
I only do that for the cute ones. You should be honored ... or scared.
I'll take what I can get.
Small update. Seems like Pat and I have sort of nailed down the menu. I'm grabbing chicken, cheese, lettuce, and sour cream in Orlando. I don't know what else we need- but we have sort of a game plan.
I'm grabbing non perishable and serving type stuff up here and i'll fill my grill tank.
i think this is going to work well.
Im bringing a few folding chairs and can still bring my mini fridge if needed. i am bringing my generator regardless as i planned to bring a compressor because i dont trust my car as far as i can throw it.
Tom(mndsm) is getting the chicken, cheese, and lettuce a few days beforehand. I have knocked out the rest of the list. I did not get salsa or taco sauce. If you would like a sauce or salsa in particular or to bring something to share, please feel free to do so.
In reply to Patrick :
Patrick, thanks for putting this together. My two boys and I would like to get in on the tacos. Limited space in the Jaaaaag means we'll pack hot sauce, salsa, and some cash to toss into the tip bucket 
Ill bring a special meat dip i make. And the mini fridge just in case lol.
Since I haven't figured out how to make hot sauce- I'll bring a bottle of my current store bought favorite.
In reply to Mndsm :
Hot peppers plus vinegar plus time. Electric pressure cooker helps cut down the time a good bit.
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