JACK 'n BACK - 2009
PLANS
Team Picture: 6:55AM, October 3'rd
Be sure to wear your FOGBEES jersey and be on time at the end of the main corridor outside the gym at Page High School. We want everyone in the picture !
If you don't have a jersey, let us know and we will find you a loaner.
Tom B. said... I plan to take my room with me and sleep on the ground at Motlow. It is very convenient ! :)
BOB said...Either hotel is fine with me I am planning on getting a single room.
bkortness said... got my room already...by the way, I am not taking the blame this year if someone drinks too much. And Phil, this year, it is my turn to ride your back wheel all the way back to Franklin.
Tom_E said... Pick a good one. All have been fine, except Shelbyville which is just too far away.
GARY said...I will take a Hampton Inn room sir phil
monsieur cannonball said... Thanks for the early replys. My buddy and fellow apprentice , Jeff Smythe, agreed to go again this year and he'll room with me as we've done for three years previous. I'm gonna call the Hampton Inn tonight.
Mike Poole said... i will be staying in the presidential suite on the "grounds" at Motlow college. 150 miles of beautiful TN countryside, a great cause, good friends, 2 wheels and 3 "X"'s on my hand...can't wait!
Donna said... I won't be riding this year :o( My mother will be turning 80 years old and my sibs are planning a surprise party in Illinois. HAve a great time! I will be thinking of you all! Especially that last mile and a half up to Motlow!
Ladies and gents, fellow FOGBEES, and future FOGBEES, hear ye , hear ye !
Thanks to our blog administrator we now have a go to place for communicating about the 2009 MS to Jack 'n' Back charity ride. Now that we've experienced some 85 degree summer temps on the blacktop of middle Tennesse, the ride to Motlow State College and Lynchburg doesn't seem so far away.
With that said, I encourage you to click on to the MS/Team FOGBEES site for the Jack 'n' Back.
First order on the agenda.... it's not too early to begin booking rooms in Tullahoma for our overnight stay ( and yes, I'm still stickin' to my pledge to let no sour mash touch these lips the night of the bar-b-que dinner on the hill; may have to reneg on a beer or two--- what is a true blue FOGBEE to do ). Check the list of motels with bus service indicated on the MS web site. My intention has been to keep the pack together; however, certain individual spirits have suggested byob ( buy your own bed ). Either way I'd like to know if anyone has a preference as to motels , roomates, lack of roomates, etc. Besides last years' Executive Inn, I've stayed at the Hampton Inn in Tullahoma and found it very nice. I've also stayed in Shelbyville and do not recommend it due to transportation challenges.
Post your heart's desire and I'll be happy to reserve rooms stat. The Executive Inn was by default last year 'cause everywhere else on the list was booked.
How 'bout it FOGBEES ? Are you ready to ride for the cause ? Are you ready to party Lynchburg style ?
Philip
p.s. I was offered a barrel tasting job at JD's but had to tell them I already had a day job ( :
ROOMS
Doug_D said... I'll take a room as Marsha and I may both ride.
monsieur cannonball said... Got you covered. Great that Marsha's going.
GARY said... phil: I guess I have no choice here bc I'm not a camper so I would like a single room please. No roommate as I like my sleep undisturbed by snoorers, complainers about the aches and pains brought on by the long ride and/or sleep walkers who think they are at Big Looy's drinking beer! :)
Room List (See Phil)
- 1) Phil & Jeff
- 2) Doug & Marsha
- 3) Tom_E & Mike Knake
- 4) Christy & ?
- 5) Phil & Lisa
- 6) Bob_G
- 7) Gary
Campers
- 1) Tom_B
- 2) Jenifer
- 3) Mike_P
Other Arrangements
- 1) Bryan & Leslie
Driver List (Sign up)
- 1) Phil 3 Slots
- 2) Tom 3 Slots
J 'n' B info for the non camping riders
Well guys, here's the scoop. The only MS transportaion sanctioned motel in Tullahoma still having availability Oct 3 is Gary's Taj Mahal, the Executive Inn, ole'. I booked the only remaining non-smoking rooms still available about 15 minutes ago. I was able to reserve 7 rooms for single or double occupancy and 1 king for Bob who prefers to snore on his own. Jeff and I are good for one room. The other 6 are up for grabs, so speak up.
I'll check back first of September when they say they may have more rooms due to a rennovation process which is on their calendar prior to the ride.
Keep the wires open from now 'til October !
. . . monsieur cannonball pbvickery@comcast.net and my cell is 615-838-4181
A Car at Motlow College
Several FOGBEES (e.g. Tuckers) have to stay at locations not served by bus service. They plan to have a car at Motlow.
Campers
- 1) Tom Benim
- 2) Jenifer
- 3) Mike Poole
- 4) Dave Miley
- 5) Roger Schindler
- 6) Deborah
For those who did not make hotel reservations, or have been on the fence, the camping option at Motlow is actually a pretty good experience. Best of all, no bus lines, except for the ride to the party and you sleep in as late as you want as long as you get your gear on the truck before it leaves. There are two options: tent camping and gym "camping". I recommend the tent option. Last year we had a little Fogbee Neighborhood, Barrio, Hive... If you plan to camp please post and the
first group to arrive
maybe can stake out a
good spot.
