budget_bandit
budget_bandit New Reader
1/21/24 8:06 p.m.

Inspired by some excellent advice i've gotten already, anyone in East Tennessee want to learn me about the challenge over adult beverages? Or do you need help with your project? I like to consider myself a serviceable wrench

Turbo_Rev
Turbo_Rev Reader
1/22/24 12:30 p.m.

I'm in Knoxville but I don't have a project. I've also never done the Challenge. Hope this helps. 

03Panther
03Panther PowerDork
1/22/24 12:38 p.m.

In reply to Turbo_Rev :

Sounds like the start of a good bench racing session. angel

Turbo_Rev
Turbo_Rev Reader
1/22/24 12:46 p.m.

In reply to 03Panther :

I am deeply in love with this idea. 

J.A. Ackley
J.A. Ackley Senior Editor
1/22/24 1:14 p.m.

Hey, I'm out of Knoxville, too. I'd be happy to help with advice, any way that I can.

wheelsmithy (Joe-with-an-L)
wheelsmithy (Joe-with-an-L) PowerDork
1/22/24 4:19 p.m.

I'm in Oak Ridge, and limited on challenge knowledge, but I do like beer.

 

Turbo_Rev
Turbo_Rev Reader
1/22/24 4:24 p.m.

In reply to wheelsmithy (Joe-with-an-L) :

Hey, I'm in Kingston (technically). Do you work at the lab?

wheelsmithy (Joe-with-an-L)
wheelsmithy (Joe-with-an-L) PowerDork
1/22/24 4:54 p.m.

In response to Turbo_rev        -Nope. I work for Parks & Rec in Oak Ridge.

Are you at the labs?

Looks like a fair sized get together is shaping up. I didn't know there were so many GRMers in the immediate area.

budget_bandit
budget_bandit New Reader
1/22/24 5:02 p.m.

Fellas, i love this! Awesome to know that there are some fellow gearheads around here.

How many of you would be interested in getting together Friday afternoon (the 26th)?

QuasiMofo (John Brown)
QuasiMofo (John Brown) MegaDork
1/22/24 5:26 p.m.

Contact Jeff Block/Speedycop as well. He HAS challenge experience and is a pretty nice dude.

MrJoshua
MrJoshua UltimaDork
1/22/24 6:56 p.m.

I'm not that knowledgeable about beer, but I did notice a lot of "red" beers when I was out in Knoxville that I haven't seen in Florida. They were tasty. smiley

J.A. Ackley
J.A. Ackley Senior Editor
1/23/24 11:46 a.m.

In reply to budget_bandit :

Awesome idea. I'm tied up Friday afternoon, 4-6p, in downtown Knoxville. I probably could duck out early, though, and happy to swing by.

budget_bandit
budget_bandit New Reader
1/23/24 5:02 p.m.

Later is probably a better idea anyways, let folks get done with work and stuff.

How about we convene at Schulz Brau brewery, say 6:30PM?

wheelsmithy (Joe-with-an-L)
wheelsmithy (Joe-with-an-L) PowerDork
1/23/24 7:22 p.m.

Guys, I'm out for Friday, but keep me in the loop. 

Turbo_Rev
Turbo_Rev Reader
1/23/24 7:23 p.m.

I'll be busy Friday evening 6:30 on. But I can plan for anything with enough lead time. 

J.A. Ackley
J.A. Ackley Senior Editor
1/24/24 9:27 a.m.

Maybe we should shoot for another time to get more people involved. I like the venue, though.

budget_bandit
budget_bandit New Reader
1/24/24 3:42 p.m.

Agreed. 4 days notice was probably a little aggressive anyways. We'll find a time that works!

Indy - Guy
Indy - Guy UltimaDork
1/24/24 5:13 p.m.

In reply to budget_bandit :

How about next Friday Feb. 2nd?

budget_bandit
budget_bandit New Reader
1/24/24 7:50 p.m.

In reply to Indy - Guy :

Works for me!

Turbo_Rev
Turbo_Rev Reader
1/25/24 8:54 a.m.

I'm down. 

J.A. Ackley
J.A. Ackley Senior Editor
1/25/24 4:32 p.m.

I haven't decided on my plans for that weekend, but consider me a strong maybe!

wheelsmithy (Joe-with-an-L)
wheelsmithy (Joe-with-an-L) PowerDork
1/29/24 8:19 p.m.

Hey  Guys,

Groundhog Day is a big one for my Special Lady  Friend  and I.

Gonna have to  bail on this one, but  I do still want to hang.

J.A. Ackley
J.A. Ackley Senior Editor
1/30/24 10:45 a.m.

Update: Count me in. I'll be available that Friday evening.

J.A. Ackley
J.A. Ackley Senior Editor
2/2/24 9:44 a.m.

In reply to budget_bandit :

Still thinking Schulz Brau at 630p tonight? 

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