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Official NC Butt Blast 2017 Thread - April 22, 2017
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tarheelmatt
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NC Butt Blast 2017
Eggheads,
@JohnInCarolina , @piney , and I would like to invite you to North Carolina Butt Blast 2017 that will be held at Dan Nicholas Park, in Salisbury, NC on Saturday, April 22nd from 10am-3pm (whenever basically park closes around dark).
Please take a look at their site (hyperlink above and will post near the end too). They have a campground that will house campers and RVs as well as six cabins. From what I understand, the cabins are going fast, so give them a call to reserve if you want one of those. No cabins available as of today, 1/18/17 at 3pm.
This location includes a shelter that will house 150 people with nearby restrooms. We have reserved "Shelter No.2". See map attached for location.
A few key notes for this site:
- The shelter does not have running water
- The shelter does not have power (I'm actually thinking a Honda inverter type gen will be okay)
- Officially no alcohol, however, my feeling is if it's controlled and out of sight, all will be okay. Bring your Yeti Rambler! (We had no issues last year, just don't steal another shelters table)
- Gates open from 8am- 7:30pm
- Cannot use a generator (noise ordinance of the park(I'm actually thinking a Honda inverter type gen will be okay))
- No frisking or making bedroom eyes towards the petting zoo or farm animals (this is for the Kentucky folk)
Link to Google Maps click HERE or below:
https://www.google.com/maps/place/6800+Bringle+Ferry+Rd,+Salisbury,+NC+28146/@35.6321145,-80.3542389,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x88538ebcae3101c1:0x14714b1692a41709%20target=
I have attached three files.
- Dan_Nicholas_Park_Map - Shows the map of the entire facilities and I have noted where "Shelter No. 2" is. Should be very easy to find when coming in through the main entrance.
- CampgroundInfo2 - Campground information for those that may want to bring their campers or RV.
- Campground_Cabin - This is information regarding the cabins.
This site is located in a great location (near Salisbury, Concord, Lexington, Charlotte) where you can stay in a hotel if need be. Below is a link that will take you to hotels that are nearby in Salisbury.
https://www.google.com/maps/search/Hotels/@35.6398608,-80.7183206,10z/data=!4m8!2m7!3m6!1sHotels!2s6800+Bringle+Ferry+Rd,+Salisbury,+NC+28146!3s0x88538ebcae3101c1:0x14714b1692a41709!4m2!1d-80.3542389!2d35.6321145
There will be two other posts to be followed soon with T-shirt ordering info, website (old one HERE), and our ticket system (it's free to register, it's just for a general head count really).
We also plan to raise a little money towards charity (to be named soon). There will be a bucket for those donations.
If you have any questions, comments, or insulting remarks, please reach out to John, Gary (piney), or me.
There will be two other posts to be followed soon with T-shirt ordering info, website (old one HERE), and our ticket system (it's free to register, it's just for a general head count really).
We also plan to raise a little money towards charity (to be named soon). There will be a bucket for those donations.
A few pictures of the shelter and area.
1 - Here, I'm standing off to the side/rear of the shelter. You can see on the left the road. Parking lot is right there that makes easy access to your vehicle for coolers, etc. We can drive up to this shelter from a little service road to off load the Eggs at the shelter.
2 - Shelter in front and the bathroom house in the back. This is the one reason I choose this shelter above the rest. Others had to hike to the restroom.
3 - Close up of the shelter. Nice higher table in the back should come in handy for serving most of the food. Also great shade too!
4 - I was standing just at the concrete of the shelter when I took this. There is parking where the red car is sitting and more across from there. Volleyball nets are very close so we can get our Maverick and Goose on! Turn and burn!!!
5 - A pano of the area.
Some pictures from last year:
Nola being Nola
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Thomasville, NC
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Thomasville, NC
My YouTube Channel - The Hungry Hussey
My Photography Site
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I'll only attend if Ron brings his wife's church groups bourbon slushies. Otherwise, forget it.Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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bgebrent said:I'll only attend if Ron brings his wife's church groups bourbon slushies. Otherwise, forget it.
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Sounds like a great time. Do you have a process for remote ordering of t-shirts?=======================================
XL 6/06, Mini 6/12, L 10/12, Mini #2 12/14 MiniMax 3/16 Large #2 11/20 Legacy from my FIL - RIP
Tampa Bay, FL
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thetrim said:Sounds like a great time. Do you have a process for remote ordering of t-shirts?Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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bgebrent said:thetrim said:Sounds like a great time. Do you have a process for remote ordering of t-shirts?
Oh yeah, I think I remember that discussion now from an earlier thread. Exit only = pocket on the front.=======================================
XL 6/06, Mini 6/12, L 10/12, Mini #2 12/14 MiniMax 3/16 Large #2 11/20 Legacy from my FIL - RIP
Tampa Bay, FL
EIB 6 Oct 95 -
thetrim said:Sounds like a great time. Do you have a process for remote ordering of t-shirts?------------------------------
Thomasville, NC
My YouTube Channel - The Hungry Hussey
Instagram
Facebook
My Photography Site -
thetrim said:bgebrent said:thetrim said:Sounds like a great time. Do you have a process for remote ordering of t-shirts?
Oh yeah, I think I remember that discussion now from an earlier thread. Exit only = pocket on the front.
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Thomasville, NC
My YouTube Channel - The Hungry Hussey
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Facebook
My Photography Site -
And here's the t-shirt Matt got at Butt Blast...
Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga -
We will start making the slushies in March. Any idea how much we will need? Last year we made around 6 gallons. We ran out about 3/4 of the way through the cookout, worked out ok I suppose. Same as last year?"Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber
XL and MM
Louisville, Kentucky -
For the Native Carolinians......is Uber or Lyft accessible in that area?XL & MM BGE, 36" Blackstone - Newport News, VA
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johnnyp said:For the Native Carolinians......is Uber or Lyft accessible in that area?"Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber
XL and MM
Louisville, Kentucky -
johnnyp said:For the Native Carolinians......is Uber or Lyft accessible in that area?Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax
Well, I married me a wife, she's been trouble all my life,
Run me out in the cold rain and snow -
What still amazes me is all the cameras and phones that were at the event.....no one got a shot of the Po Po. I guess it didn't happen.Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax
Well, I married me a wife, she's been trouble all my life,
Run me out in the cold rain and snow -
I don't see any kids in the photos from last year. I'm guessing this isn't a kid friendly event?
Slumming it in Aiken, SC. -
Jeremiah said:I don't see any kids in the photos from last year. I'm guessing this isn't a kid friendly event?"I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
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Jeremiah said:I don't see any kids in the photos from last year. I'm guessing this isn't a kid friendly event?
There are many activities at the park for families with children. Do not let that become a barrier for you and your family to attend. We are mostly respectful of all that participate, and most of the crew know how to have fun without getting the police involved.
The event would be better with you and your family there."Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber
XL and MM
Louisville, Kentucky -
Jeremiah said:I don't see any kids in the photos from last year. I'm guessing this isn't a kid friendly event?
Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax
Well, I married me a wife, she's been trouble all my life,
Run me out in the cold rain and snow -
That's a good looking bunch in the back left of that second pic.
Edited to remove autocorrect racial slur. Good grief. -
theyolksonyou said:That's a gook looking bunch in the back left of that second pic."Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber
XL and MM
Louisville, Kentucky -
@YukonRon thanks Ron. I fixed that. Really should proof read.
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johnnyp said:For the Native Carolinians......is Uber or Lyft accessible in that area?"I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
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theyolksonyou said:@YukonRon thanks Ron. I fixed that. Really should proof read."Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber
XL and MM
Louisville, Kentucky -
Thanks for the replies. Booked a site at the campground. Boom.Slumming it in Aiken, SC.
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Hey y'all. What should I bring if I can come? Obviously a tent to sleep in but should I try and bring my egg or my blackstone?1 large BGE, Spartanburg SC
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Grillin_beers said:Hey y'all. What should I bring if I can come? Obviously a tent to sleep in but should I try and bring my egg or my blackstone?
We'll have a ticket system that will allow you to sign up as a cook. Just select a cook ticket (no charge) once we have it up. Bring what you can and plan to cook what you want for the moment. We'll coordinate a menu later on."I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike -
JohnInCarolina said:johnnyp said:For the Native Carolinians......is Uber or Lyft accessible in that area?------------------------------
Thomasville, NC
My YouTube Channel - The Hungry Hussey
Instagram
Facebook
My Photography Site -
Jeremiah said:Thanks for the replies. Booked a site at the campground. Boom.
@theyolksonyou had his two kids there and did many activities that day.
There's plenty there for your little daughter and wife.------------------------------
Thomasville, NC
My YouTube Channel - The Hungry Hussey
Instagram
Facebook
My Photography Site -
johnnyp said:For the Native Carolinians......is Uber or Lyft accessible in that area?
Be careful when following the masses. Sometimes the M is silent.
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bucky925 said:johnnyp said:For the Native Carolinians......is Uber or Lyft accessible in that area?"I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
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JohnInCarolina said:bucky925 said:johnnyp said:For the Native Carolinians......is Uber or Lyft accessible in that area?
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