Sue R Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 When the Finals were held in Gettysburg three years ago, a number of people from these boards got together one evening to share a dinner (okay, we ate at a restaurant), conversation, socializing, and getting to know each other in person. It's been suggested that there might be some interest in doing this again this year. Due to the Finals schedule, the most likely possibility would be Saturday evening, September 25, after the semi-final runs are done. There are other meetings on Wednesday and Thursday of that week, and a possible dinner/dance for Friday, and most people attending as spectators would likely not be present earlier in the week, saving their travel time for the weekend of the final runs. While I had hoped to have a campground cookout, the logistics of my bringing burgers just would not work as I'm leaving home this Friday and just can't provide safe-keeping of meat for the necessary period of time. I'd like to know if there are folks who would like to get together that evening for dinner. There is an inexpensive buffet at an exit just a few miles north of Belle Grove, and I'm sure there are other alternatives within a very reasonable distance. If people would like to do that, please let me know so I can get an approxmate count and make a reservation, if that seems reasonable. I'm certainly hoping that Eileen and Heather might be able to join us, so that people can meet (and thank) those two who do so much to provide this site, along with the entire www.bordercollie.org site and its many resources. And, I know I'd love to see Mark and Renee, Robin, Christine, Lori, and others here who will be running dogs at Finals, if there is no other conflict that evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCStarkey Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 Hi Sue, I would like to join other board members that evening, if there is no conflict with another event. Thanks for getting the ball rolling on this! nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoofly Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 Well, i hope to be spending a nervous evening in my camper preparing to run both dogs the next day in the top 17! I'm afraid the best i can say is "maybe". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alchemist Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 I'd love to get a chance to meet other BC Board members, but... I'm likely to be attending with a big crew, and I'm the only BC Board member of the lot. (Let's see, DH, younger son, SIL, BIL, SIL's kids and maybe grandkids, prolly at least three friends from work - and a partridge in a pear tree!) Perhaps for some of us attending as a big group, getting away so that some of us could get together at lunchtime (without the rest of the entourage) might work better? On a different but related topic: here's a thought - what if BC Board members were to make up "name badges" consisting of photos of our avatars? That way we could recognize each other from amongst a crowd. Anyone seeing me coming could quickly whip off their own name badge ("oh, NO, I don't want to meet that creep!") or not, as personal preferences dictate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurae Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 I'd also vote for another night, as I'll be heading home Saturday morning...unfortunately, I am not able to stay for the whole thing. I do hope to meet as many of you east coasters as possible while I'm there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeltaBluez Tess Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 We had an informal dinner, jam session, campout at our trailer last year...then pretty much every night after that..it was great to meet tons of people and have a good time. I have fond memories of those nights.... All possible balckmail photos were delted though!!! ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rufftie Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 i hope to be there sat. night to watch the sunday finals. would enjoy an informal gathering. please keep me in the loop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted September 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 Alternative evenings are limited - right now, there are activities planned for one or more groups on Mon, Wed, Thurs, and maybe Fri. If Fri night's activity doesn't happen, we could do Fri if that would work for folks but I just won't know until there is a decision made by others as to that evening. Getting together at lunch is an option that could be an additional idea. For me, it would work on Wed or Thurs after 12:30. There are a number of yummy-sounding vendors and we could get lunch and sit and chat, or just pick a place under the tent to enjoy each other's company for an afternoon. I'll be in the campground, in the silver/yellow teardrop (that should have a blue pop-up attached) and we could meet there, as well. I just don't have accomodations for food for a group in my camper, or I'd love to do burgers. There's just too much time between when I have to leave home and when we'd be able to get together and eat to carry meat safely with my limited ability to do so. I'll check out restaurants - the buffet is one idea (not fancy and not my favorite, but I've always come away more than full!) - nearby and get back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Billadeau Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 The Italian restaurant (Italian Touch menu from the Woodstock location) on Route 11 north of Middletown (where exit 302 takes you to Route 11) has good food. Renee and I had take-out from there Sat & Sun last weekend. We saw an Irish pub (Irish Isle Restaurant & Pub) in and a sit-down restaurant at Wayside Inn in Middletown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted September 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 Here are alternatives I found on the internet: * Anthony's Pizza 101 Founder's Way Strasburg, VA 22657 Phone: 540-465-4545 Other: 540-327-3653 *Arby's 33771 Old Valley Pike Strasburg, VA 22657 Phone: 540-465-5050 * Big & Lil D's Diner 728 East Queen Street Strasburg, VA 22657 Phone: 540-465-5770 Hours: Mon-Thu: 6:00AM-8:00PM Fri-Sat: 6:00AM-9:00PM Sun: 8:00AM-3:00PM * Burger King-Little Apple Corporation 33964 Old Valley Pike Strasburg, VA 22657 Phone: 540-465-5100 *Castiglia's (Italian) 33820 Old Vally Pike Strasburg, VA 22657 Phone: 540-465-8777 *Ciro's Pizza 788 Shopping Center Drive Strasburg, VA 22657 Phone: 540-465-5125 *Cristina's Cafe 219 W. King Steet Strasburg, VA 22657 Phone: 540-465-2311 *Coffee Cafe 160 North Massanutten Steet Strasburg, VA 22657 Phone: 540-465-3346 *Denny's 119 Hite Lane Strasburg, VA 22657 Phone: 540-465-9090 *Fox's Pizza 289 N. Massanutten Street Strasburg, VA 22657 Phone: 540-465-3332 *Golden China (Asian) 33820 Old Valley Pike Strasburg, VA 22657 Phone: 540-465-1388 *Great Wall Buffet (Chinese) 782 Shopping Center Road Strasburg, VA 22657 Phone: 540-465-8336 *Hi Neighbor Country Restaurant 192 West King Street Strasburg, VA 22657 Phone: 540-465-9187 Other: 540-465-7082 Hours: M-Sat: 6:00AM-8:00PM Sun: 8:00AM-3:00PM *Hotel Strasburg 213 South Holliday Street Strasburg, VA 22657 Phone: 540-465-9191 Fax: 540-465-4788 Toll Free: 800-348-8327 *Jalisco (Mexican) 348 E King Street Strasburg, VA 22657 Phone: 540-465-5300(?) *Kimberly's Konfections 313 East King Street Strasburg, VA 22657 Phone: 540-465-9573 *King Street Grill 136 E King Street Strasburg, VA 22657 Phone: 540-465-9511 *McDonald's 33899 Old Valley Pike Strasburg, VA 22657 Phone: 540-465-2500 *Milano's Pizza and Sport Bar 131 N Massanutten Street Strasburg, VA 22657 Phone: 540-465-8880 *Rancho Viejo (Mexican) 19 Signal Knob Drive Phone: 540-465-4855 Strasburg, VA 22657 *Strasburg Old Mill Restaurant 497 Stover Avenue Strasburg, VA 22657 Phone: 540-465-5590 Other: 540-465-7082 Hours: Open for Lunch and Dinner - call for hours *Subway 390 E. King Street Strasburg, VA 22657 Phone: 540-465-2484 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debp Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 Hi-Neighbor is a nice little country restaurant in Strasburg. A Tom Forrester hang-out Good, simple food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliepoudrier Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 Now y'all are really making me wish I could afford to come up. J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurae Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 Now y'all are really making me wish I could afford to come up. J. You're not coming, Julie? BOO!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted September 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 Hi-Neighbor is a nice little country restaurant in Strasburg. A Tom Forrester hang-out Good, simple food. Nothing like a recommendation to make a place a top choice! Do you think we'd need to make a reservation? Will you and Andre be able to come? We'd love to see you both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted September 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 Now y'all are really making me wish I could afford to come up. J. Julie - You are the one I'd like to see most of all. I'd buy your dinner if you could come up, and you and the crew could camp with me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejano Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 I'm just plain homesick....there's nothing like Virginia in early fall- especially the Shenandoah Valley ....wave for those of us watching on the web! Liz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urge to herd Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 If I win the lottery, or a long lost relative sadly passes away and leaves me a bunch o'money, I'll be there, wherever and whenever the get together is. Probably, though, I'll be a web watcher, and sending lots of good luck thoughts to all my BC Board friends, Ruth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsADogsLyfe Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 I'm coming on Fri the 24th after work. I'm going to stay till after the finals on Sunday. It will be me and my two daughters. I'd like to meet other board members too. I think I'm destined to never meet Julie as she was doing set out last year at the one trial I went to so I missed her there too. If you all decide to get together on a day/time it works for me I'd love to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donald McCaig Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 You might sign up for the Friday night dinner dance. $25. for adults. Donald McCaig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted September 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 You might sign up for the Friday night dinner dance. $25. for adults. Donald McCaig Thanks, Donald, for letting us know that this is on for sure. That's one reason I did not set our "board" dinner up for Friday. I, for one, will surely sign up for this! PS - I went to the website, saw mention of it, but did not see where to sign up and pay. Will that be through the website or at the Finals that we do that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted September 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 The Italian restaurant (Italian Touch menu from the Woodstock location) on Route 11 north of Middletown (where exit 302 takes you to Route 11) has good food. Renee and I had take-out from there Sat & Sun last weekend. We saw an Irish pub (Irish Isle Restaurant & Pub) in and a sit-down restaurant at Wayside Inn in Middletown. Sorry, Mark, I missed this earlier. It sounds yummy and I am always up for Italian, and the Irish pub menu makes me drool. Do you think you two might be able to join us on Saturday evening? I do want to speak to Renee sometime that we can get together - I need to make some arrangements for bringing Dan down as often as I can this fall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tea Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 I wish I could go...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted September 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 I wish I could go...... We wish you could come, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tea Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 thanks, At least I get to see it on the live casto thingie. I hope it inspires some more poetry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelliwic Border Collies Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 I'm in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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