N. Metro Atl. Meetup: testing the waters

[Telecaster52]

A couple of us have discussed a meetup sometime this spring.

Red Top Mountain/Lake Allatoona seems central enough for the local members that i'm aware of (Rome area - Alpharetta W-E, Rome - ATL N-S)

Date: TBD

Ideas/input appreciated.

[kg4ghn]

I'm in.

March 12 or April 9 would be the two best days for me. I could probably make it on a few other days though.

[LukeDuke]

Subscribing to this thread. I'll do my best to make it, but it seems like our hectic family schedule changes from moment to moment. Sounds like it will be a good time!

[vern]

I'll try to make it.

[nlatham19]

I often work weekends, but I would try to make it out. Looking forward to possible details.

[Telecaster52]

hey cool a bump that wasn't me :lol:

it's looking like April 9th is our best bet, so take that as a pending date. Red top is $45 to "rent" a day use thingy. I think we'll be looking for another place

one to consider:

http://www.notatlanta.org/na/Cooper%27s_Furnace_Day_Use_Area

[ATLDEshaver]

I'm gonna subscribe to this thread...sounds good

[Telecaster52]

Bump

It's looking like we've got 6 interested. it's a shame the Georgia social group is gone, i have a feeling this would get more traffic there

[kg4ghn]

I met Tele today in real life and he is not that scary! (OK, maybe a little :lol:)

I know we have more Georgia guys on here!

[Telecaster52]

strangely enough, mike looks nothing like han solo

[kg4ghn]

And you don't look anything like Ray!

Odd how that works, isn't it?

[BigRich]

Bump

It's looking like we've got 6 interested. it's a shame the Georgia social group is gone, i have a feeling this would get more traffic there

Wow, I had no idea the GA group was gone. And I'm the one that set it up!:001_huh:

[ginsu]

I don't live in the area anymore, but Grew up in the Accasaw region (Acworth/Kennesaw for those unfamiliar) and graduated from North Cobb HS. Cooper Furnace is a great place for day use; far less crowded than Red Top and you have trail access to The Allatoona Dam.

Thought I'd offer some insight in case some weren't familiar with the site.

[Telecaster52]

I don't live in the area anymore, but Grew up in the Accasaw region (Acworth/Kennesaw for those unfamiliar) and graduated from North Cobb HS. Cooper Furnace is a great place for day use; far less crowded than Red Top and you have trail access to The Allatoona Dam.

Thought I'd offer some insight in case some weren't familiar with the site.

Thanks Ginsu, it's looking like that'll end up being the place.

I personally like hiking up the mountain (can't remember which one it is ATM) and picking the wild muscadines :thumbup1:

[ginsu]

Yes indeed. It's a great spot for that. We used to hike a lot and there were some good rock formations along the way that made for good bouldering practice.

[kg4ghn]

Is it April 9th yet? :w00t:

[Telecaster52]

Roughly one month away, just wanted to confirm the date, time and place

April 9 Noon-5/6pm (whenever we get kicked out :lol:) at Cooper's Furnace (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=34.164678,-84.733548&num=1&t=h&sll=33.966549,-84.51225&sspn=0.426776,0.565767&hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=34.16449,-84.732753&spn=0.003231,0.004823&z=18&iwloc=A)

Old River Rd SE
Cartersville, GA 30121

[Mac37]

I've put it on the calendar!

[Telecaster52]

Alright that's 3 definite "yes"-es, so it's not just gonna be me and mike playing with brushes at checkers again :lol::lol::lol:

it's up to y'all if we're doing a potluck or just byo i know i'll at least be bringing a cooler with cokes, possibly a mini-grill and some hotdogs (i like to eat :lol:)

Oh and I'll likely be bringing stuff for trades too :thumbup1:

[kg4ghn]

I'm all for cooking out.

They probably have grills there, but if they don't I can throw the weber in the back of the truck. Just something simple like burgers and dogs and chips, maybe some baked beans or something.

[Telecaster52]

I'm all for cooking out.

They probably have grills there, but if they don't I can throw the weber in the back of the truck. Just something simple like burgers and dogs and chips, maybe some baked beans or something.

from what i remember they don't but it's been a couple years since i've been up there

[bhorsoft]

I could be interested, but I often get called in to work on weekends at the last minute. Mark me as a "maybe". What times would we be looking at?

[nlatham19]

Unfortunately, I'll be working. Maybe next time, guys.

[Telecaster52]

I could be interested, but I often get called in to work on weekends at the last minute. Mark me as a "maybe". What times would we be looking at?

probably anytime from noon to 5-6, whenever you can make it

[bhorsoft]

If I'm not working (and I can talk SWMBO into it) I'll see what I can do. It is usually a nice motorcycle ride to Cooper's Furnace.

[DAN ARMSTRONG]

I'm in sandy springs. Is this still happening?

[Telecaster52]

yup 5 days and counting :thumbup1:

[kg4ghn]

Gonna be fun!

[rickboone1]

I'm up for it. Not too far a drive from here.

[kg4ghn]

I'm up for it. Not too far a drive from here.

Really? It's like 7 hours right? Cartersville, GA.

If you were serious, come on!

[Sirbloody]

I would go but I am stationed at Ft. Stewart and that's a long drive for me. Maybe next time so I can take some leave.

[Mac37]

I was planning on going but it looks like I'll be taking the kids down to Florida to see grandma.
I had some stuff I wanted to swap/unload too.

[bhorsoft]

So far, looking like no work and I'm being let off the leash by SWMBO. I can probably make it for a bit.

[kg4ghn]

So far, looking like no work and I'm being let off the leash by SWMBO. I can probably make it for a bit.

Sweet!

[kg4ghn]

This is coming up in a couple of days,

BUMP!

[Telecaster52]

picked up the sausages i'm bringing today :thumbup1:

[kg4ghn]

Sweet!

[kg4ghn]

About 10 hours away!

I've got a box full of shaving gear to show off/play with/maybe trade some stuff.

[bhorsoft]

Great meetup, guys! I learned alot and will be better prepared for the next meetup. Also met the nicest bunch of guys. Didn't get to see the Shoe-hat, though. Maybe next time. It was a lot of fun! Those that didn't make it missed a beautiful day at the furnace.

[rickboone1]

Really? It's like 7 hours right? Cartersville, GA.

If you were serious, come on!

About 3.5 to Atlanta. 4 if you do the speed limit. 27 if you hit ATL at rush hour.

[kg4ghn]

Great meetup, guys! I learned alot and will be better prepared for the next meetup. Also met the nicest bunch of guys. Didn't get to see the Shoe-hat, though. Maybe next time. It was a lot of fun! Those that didn't make it missed a beautiful day at the furnace.

It was great to meet you too! Good food, good company, and straight razors. It don't get much better than that.




About 3.5 to Atlanta. 4 if you do the speed limit. 27 if you hit ATL at rush hour.

:lol::lol::lol:


Got to smell some soaps and aftershaves I hadn't tried.

La toja - :thumbup1:

Speick - not for me

Tabac - Not the polarizing scent I was expecting. I liked it ok, nothing special.

English Leather AS(vintage)- DEFINITELY not for me

Timberline AS(vintage)- Good stuff

Wind Drift AS(vintage)- Good stuff

Apparently those 3 AS came in a gift package together in the 70s or so. I came home with the Timberline, and tried to get the Wind Drift too but Tele wouldn't give it up. :glare: He did give me the La Toja stick as a consolation prize though. :thumbup:

[Telecaster52]

It was great to meet you too! Good food, good company, and straight razors. It don't get much better than that.





:lol::lol::lol:


Got to smell some soaps and aftershaves I hadn't tried.

La toja - :thumbup1:

Speick - not for me

Tabac - Not the polarizing scent I was expecting. I liked it ok, nothing special.

English Leather AS(vintage)- DEFINITELY not for me

Timberline AS(vintage)- Good stuff

Wind Drift AS(vintage)- Good stuff

Apparently those 3 AS came in a gift package together in the 70s or so. I came home with the Timberline, and tried to get the Wind Drift too but Tele wouldn't give it up. :glare: He did give me the La Toja stick as a consolation prize though. :thumbup:


i got a rock...

[bhorsoft]

Got to smell some soaps and aftershaves I hadn't tried.


Me, to. Agreed that the Tabac isn't for me. Doesn't smell like I thought it would based on the name. The Speick didn't seem to have much of a smell at all to me.

My wife love the GFT Sandalwood sample y'all sent home with me. She wants me to get some more. I did like what it did to my face after my shave when I got home, so it goes on the list.

Oh, and SWMBO didn't do too much damage to me shoe shopping yesterday. Bought 3 pairs of dress shoes for work on sale and had a 20% off coupon on top of that!

[LukeDuke]

Sorry that I could not make it, gents. I had car issues in the form of a blown heater hose. I spent my day tracking down a replacement hose and making the repair instead of meeting up with you all. Looks like I missed a good time!

[kg4ghn]

Sorry that I could not make it, gents. I had car issues in the form of a blown heater hose. I spent my day tracking down a replacement hose and making the repair instead of meeting up with you all. Looks like I missed a good time!

We are wanting to have another one in a few months and hopefully more people can come.

[Telecaster52]

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