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ButtBlast 2018

tarheelmatt
tarheelmatt Posts: 9,867
edited November 2017 in EggHead Forum

NC Butt Blast 2018


Eggheads, 

@JohnInCarolina , @piney , and I would like to invite you to North Carolina Butt Blast 2018 that will be held at Dan Nicholas Park, in Salisbury, NC on Saturday, April 21nd from 10am-3pm/until.  

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 to rent.  From what I understand, the cabins are going fast, so give them a call to reserve if you want one of those.  

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.
  • 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 in previous years)
  • 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))


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. 
  1. 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.  
  2. CampgroundInfo2 - Campground information for those that may want to bring their campers or RV.  
  3. 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 


If you have any questions, comments, or insulting remarks, please reach out to John (JIC), Gary (piney), or me.  
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Comments

  • JRWhitee
    JRWhitee Posts: 5,678
    edited November 2017
    I actually never saw the petting zoo.
                                                                
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    Johns Creek, Georgia
  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    We'll be there and would encourage all who have considered coming to do so.  It's truly a great family friendly event where you can meet some fellow eggers and get some great grub.
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
  • JRWhitee said:
    I heard @bgebrent is banned from the Petting Zoo?
    Lifetime ban. The harshest of penalties for a Kentucky boy. 
  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 17,125
    This is a family oriented event. Let’s tamp down the petting zoo BS
  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    This is a family oriented event. Let’s tamp down the petting zoo BS
    I was trying.  All the petting zoo stuff is joking around.  
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
  • JRWhitee
    JRWhitee Posts: 5,678
    bgebrent said:
    This is a family oriented event. Let’s tamp down the petting zoo BS
    I was trying.  All the petting zoo stuff is joking around.  
    Deleted, Matt started it...
                                                                
    _________________________________________________
    Don't let the truth get in the way of a good story!
    Large BGE 2006, Mini Max 2014, 36" Blackstone, Anova Sous Vide
    Green Man Group 
    Johns Creek, Georgia
  • tarheelmatt
    tarheelmatt Posts: 9,867
    This is a family oriented event. Let’s tamp down the petting zoo BS
    It really is family friendly. This is the same announcement as last year and the year before (I think).
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    Thomasville, NC
    My YouTube Channel - The Hungry Hussey
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    Facebook
    My Photography Site
  • I stand by my comment. 
  • tarheelmatt
    tarheelmatt Posts: 9,867
    Place has a two huge play grounds, petting zoo, regular zoo, merry-go-round, a small train that you can ride on, paddle boats, and much more.  I might add that those items for the park are very reasonable too.  

    Butt Blast is a free event though.  
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    Thomasville, NC
    My YouTube Channel - The Hungry Hussey
    Instagram
    Facebook
    My Photography Site
  • Looking forward to it!  This was way too much fun last year.  
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
  • JRWhitee
    JRWhitee Posts: 5,678
    We are in too, it was blast...
                                                                
    _________________________________________________
    Don't let the truth get in the way of a good story!
    Large BGE 2006, Mini Max 2014, 36" Blackstone, Anova Sous Vide
    Green Man Group 
    Johns Creek, Georgia
  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 17,125
    JRWhitee said:
    I heard @bgebrent is banned from the Petting Zoo?
    Lifetime ban. The harshest of penalties for a Kentucky boy. 

  • Heathrow that is funny !
    LBGE, and just enough knowledge and gadgets to be dangerous .
    Buford,Ga.
  • Jethro, Damn spell check !
    LBGE, and just enough knowledge and gadgets to be dangerous .
    Buford,Ga.
  • We also call this by the, ahem, slightly more wife-and-coworker friendly name of Burning Loin.  
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
  • bud812
    bud812 Posts: 1,869
    We also call this by the, ahem, slightly more wife-and-coworker friendly name of Burning Loin.  
    Sounds like you need a Dr. for that.

    Not to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol is a solution...

    Large & Small BGE

    Stockton Ca.

  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,832
    bud812 said:
    We also call this by the, ahem, slightly more wife-and-coworker friendly name of Burning Loin.  
    Sounds like you need a Dr. for that.
    Nah, just a little balm will take care of it.
    They/Them
    Morgantown, PA

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  • Come for the food, stay for Ron’s bourbon slushies!   
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 16,984
    Come for the food, stay for Ron’s bourbon slushies!   
    I get the blame, but the credit goes to My Beautiful Wife, as she is the proprietor of the elixir. Chick's got it going on.....
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
  • JRWhitee
    JRWhitee Posts: 5,678
    YukonRon said:
    My Beautiful Wife and I will certainly be there.
    I hope that will not negatively impact the attendance......too much...

    Anyway...

    If it is not too much of a bother, we would like to host the back stage event, Saturday evening for those who choose to remain, just as we did last year. It was fun and we enjoyed it immensely. Hope y'all did too! 

    We will do beef tenderloin sliders, and Boubon Slushies, as well as family friendly libations.
    ( @Jeremiah that might also include them Moss Squeezings you are so fond of )

    We are so looking forward to this event, and seeing all our family of friends.

    Great times for sure, and really great cooks, best I have ever been around, and I learn so much while there.

    Hope you all can make it.

    Oh yeah, all you BGE newbies.....your BGE warranty is no longer valid unless you attend....just kidding.......or am I?
    Seriously though, it is worth the trip, and you will come back.
    We reserved the same spot next to you.
                                                                
    _________________________________________________
    Don't let the truth get in the way of a good story!
    Large BGE 2006, Mini Max 2014, 36" Blackstone, Anova Sous Vide
    Green Man Group 
    Johns Creek, Georgia
  • I’d better start making some chocolate pots...
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
  • I’d better start making some chocolate pots...
    May want purchase a lot more 4oz jars. 
  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    bud812 said:
    We also call this by the, ahem, slightly more wife-and-coworker friendly name of Burning Loin.  
    Sounds like you need a Dr. for that.
    I'm qualified, no worries.
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 17,125
    I’d better start making some chocolate pots...
    May want purchase a lot more  oz jars. 
    FTFY
  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,458
    edited November 2017
    bgebrent said:
    bud812 said:
    We also call this by the, ahem, slightly more wife-and-coworker friendly name of Burning Loin.  
    Sounds like you need a Dr. for that.
    I'm qualified, no worries.
    Isn't that like, opposite ends.  I guess they teach you guys that shît before you specialize. 


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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    This is easily the most relaxed egg event there is.  Great cooks donating the food and work to interested attendees.  No corporate involvement although some corporate donations as its evolved.  SRF has been friendly along with local shops.  Great venue and time of year.  Look forward to meeting you.
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga