Wow. In a little more than a week, it will be here!

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Who? This will benefit Chuck's (or is that Lisa's???) 77 Bronco.

What? A fun packed day of goofing off and getting some stuff done turning wrenches.

When? Saturday Oct 1. Plan to be here at 9:30 or so and working till we get done- hopefully around 5pm. Grilling party/BBQ (depending on where you grew up) to follow.

Where? My shop/house. 15214 Cabarrus Rd, Charlotte NC 28227. I am only a couple of miles off the 485 beltway, above Matthews, NC. My house is a blue vinyl 1.5 story house with a tan 3 car shop in the back. I'll park an EB out front- you should have no trouble seeing that! You can park on the side of the yard. I have a gravel drive that leads to 2 houses behind mine.

Why? It will be a great opportunity to thank Chuck/Lisa for all their work on putting this club together!
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Now for a few details that still need unpacking. Chuck is going to bring some hamburgers/hotdogs. If you want some fancy types of meat, plan on picking something up. I might grill some chicken, but probably not a bunch. I'm not a red meat type of person. For those that like a big fat steak, we do have the Harris Teeter or the Food Lion each about 6 miles from the house if you need to pick something up.

The primary things we need are side items, as listed below. This isn't a complete list by any means, so if you want to bring something not listed, let us know. FYI, I do have a fridge in the garage that has sodas and some water in it. I don't really drink, so if you do it is BYOB. Chuck might be bringing some Bud. Items to consider are as follows:

- snack stuff (for while we are working)- cookies, crackers, (Nick H bringing pretzels)
Jay T bringing Chili, Chuck bringing Chips/dip
- potato salad (Doug)
- veggie dish
- caserole or something
- beans (Nick H bringing those)
- dessert (Robert bringing some Pound Cake and maybe banana pudding)

ALSO, a HUGE THANKS TO NICK AT NICKSTRIX FOR SPONSORING A LOW COUNTRY SHRIMP BOIL. AND to CHUCK for bringing the skrimps!!!!

Don't be shy on volunteering for a food.

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Tools should be covered. If you feel the urge to bring something, probably bring a drop cord or air hose, a drill (and bits), a wire brush, and some hand tools. IF nothing else, bring your saftey glasses and a pair of gloves. I have rubber gloves and ear plugs here.

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What I need from you all:

Please let me know if you plan to attend and what you can bring for food. If you have any questions or commments, PLEASE let me know. I can grill, but if someone really likes to, let me know and the grill is yours. I have a regular 2 burner propane grill. If you want to do something fancy, let me know. Please come, even if you feel like you have little to no wrenching ability. It will be a great opportunity to learn and have fun!!!

well, taking the 77 on her first trail tomorrow. driving here there and back...hopefully lol. couple buddies are following us from charleston. drop by if ya close to gulches. hope to take a few pics.

got her loaded and ready for a change...not midnight before a trip haha.

also weighed the bronco. full tank,5 gal. jerry can,full spare,tools,front/rear bumpers and winch and me 4550!!

shes heavier than FBG...