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Author Topic: Future BBQ Run?  (Read 16133 times)

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Re: Future BBQ Run?
« Reply #30 on: August 14, 2020, 10:08:31 pm »
Scott breaking down is a sign from God and I won't trust my car to get me over and back safely. I'm in the process of deciding whether to sell my 2 cars complete or part them put. Fieoro's just don't like me apparently. Everyone be safe....

You have read my Saga thread, right?  Your Fieros are just 30-year-old vehicles.  An MR2 from the same era, with the same history, would be...worse, most likely.  Once a few things are worked out, Fieros are great.

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Re: Future BBQ Run?
« Reply #31 on: August 14, 2020, 10:28:21 pm »
The offer for my 87 if AeroDon wasn't suitable is still open. 
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Re: Future BBQ Run?
« Reply #32 on: August 15, 2020, 07:05:04 am »
Take pictures, please.

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« Reply #33 on: August 15, 2020, 09:56:50 am »
Heading out.
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Re: Future BBQ Run?
« Reply #34 on: August 15, 2020, 01:05:47 pm »
I sound up leading 4 cars (counting mine) to the wrong Old Clinton's. The next time someone asks me to lead, I'll just say "no thanks". I'm very sorry for the mistake.
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« Reply #35 on: August 15, 2020, 03:11:37 pm »

Only one Fiero arrived at the BBQ run destination. 

I have to list this as an epic GFC fail.
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« Reply #36 on: August 15, 2020, 03:39:57 pm »

Only one Fiero arrived at the BBQ run destination. 

I have to list this as an epic GFC fail.

I'm sorry you apparently wound up by yourself.  I take it that no one met up with you at the meeting point to drive down?

I totally feel your frustration.  I was scheduled to meet up with a Fiero group, and rather than wait for them to drive all the way into town, I drove hours out to meet them, at the only other waypoint on their route of which I was aware.  They did eventually arrive, about 4 hours late, only to decide to leave.  I was about 9 hours in, between driving and waiting, and they couldn't bother to spend some time with me.  So, I got to drive all the way home by myself.  A 14-hour day, for nothing.  I have had this experience with several Fiero groups, which has resulted in my wife's attitude.  In a way, I guess it makes me feel better, that it doesn't just happen to me.

For future reference, maybe calls to each of the expected participants could help sort things out, at least to ensure everyone wound up together.  Also, was the destination address posted?  Ideally, each participant should be using their own directions.  Some years ago, my siblings and I were supposed to be following our parents to a particular place.  My parents drove right by the location,  We tried calling their phones, flashing our lights, and making hand signals.  Eventually, I all but forced them off on an exit.  Although we had passed the location 20 miles or so previously, their directions showed the location further on.  My siblings and I turned around, and my parents followed us.  I dunno where that GPS of my parents' was leading them.

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Re: Future BBQ Run?
« Reply #37 on: August 15, 2020, 03:40:59 pm »
For both groups, was the BBQ excellent?

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Re: Future BBQ Run?
« Reply #38 on: August 15, 2020, 06:40:25 pm »
I may be the only one that got Old Clinton's BBQ.  Gabe brought me a sandwich and some brunswick stew. 

I'll take the blame for the mixup.  I only posted the address of the meeting place in Bethlehem and directions to follow Hwy. 11 all the way to Gray.  I didn't post the address of the location in Gray, Ga.  I did, however, send out an email to everyone who might go, with full addresses and route.  So, if no one read my email, it's my shortcoming for not putting it in the thread.   
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« Reply #39 on: August 15, 2020, 06:47:03 pm »
I remember watching Driving Miss Daisy.  The chauffeur was driving slong, and took a turn.  Miles later, they realized that they made a wrong turn.  Miss Daisy blamed the chauffeur, but he had a point.  She made the turn with him, and she had the map.

Did Gabe not eat anything at the restaurant?

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Re: Future BBQ Run?
« Reply #40 on: August 15, 2020, 07:16:10 pm »
He said it was drive-thru only, no place to eat outside like the original has, and it was raining.  They went to Chili's. 
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Re: Future BBQ Run?
« Reply #41 on: August 15, 2020, 07:19:51 pm »
Ugh.  Chili's.

Well, I hope pgackerman had a good, sit-down meal.

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« Reply #42 on: August 16, 2020, 08:12:30 am »

I've been to both Old Clinton BBQs before.  IMHO, not the best in Georgia.  My wife and I went across the street to Jalapenos Cantina.  Great Spicy Burrito.  I know a runny nose isn't a great thing to have in these COVID times, but it was well worth it.  Even the Salsa was first rate.

I'm disappointed we didn't get together.  However, Toni and I had a nice drive, saw some more Georgia back roads, had a great meal -- we've been wanting Mexican, broke in the Fiero's new tires, and didn't sit at home worrying while my daughter drove to college. 

All in all, a good day.
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Re: Future BBQ Run?
« Reply #43 on: August 16, 2020, 08:16:38 am »
Several things:
1. Glad you weren't alone, and still had a good day.
2. Where is the best BBQ in Georgia?
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Re: Future BBQ Run?
« Reply #44 on: August 16, 2020, 08:38:46 am »
Mot's BBQ in Martinez.  Banana Pudding counts as a side. 

Shane's in Evans, but that's mostly a quantity thing.  I have trouble finishing an entire sandwich.

Patriot's BBQ, but they're in SC, less than a mile over the line if you can fly.  About ten miles over if you drive.  They have peach wood BBQ on pretzel buns. 
« Last Edit: August 16, 2020, 10:25:10 am by pgackerman »
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