Anybody going to Grandfather Mountain this year?

**Celticman** · 15th June 05, 11:22 AM

Is there any problems with having a small camp fire? I doubt anybody actually will want a fire to keep warm...but, a small campfire is kinda nice to sit around and chat a bit. What are the rules regarding camp fires?

**Kiltedmusiclover** · 15th June 05, 12:10 PM

Originally Posted by Celticman

Is there any problems with having a small camp fire? I doubt anybody actually will want a fire to keep warm...but, a small campfire is kinda nice to sit around and chat a bit. What are the rules regarding camp fires?

You can have a fire. It can be in the upper 80 degrees and humid during the day and still usually drop to the 50's at night, so a fire is often a necessity.

I have been there when it gets down to about 45 at night.:confused:

Thunderstorms are often the case in the afternoons.

So don't forget some clothes that you can warm up with and some rain gear.

Here is a link to the local weather near GF mtn.

http://booneweather.com/boone/forecast.php

And one for GF mtn.

http://www.aws.com/aws_2001/asp/obsf...t.asp?id=LINVL

**Avonlea22** · 15th June 05, 12:39 PM

If I can get the time off from work, I'm going to try and make it. Probably only Saturday, though.

**Kiltedmusiclover** · 15th June 05, 02:23 PM

Originally Posted by Avonlea22

If I can get the time off from work, I'm going to try and make it. Probably only Saturday, though.

Saturday is a good day but be prepared for the people.
Still, I would come on whichever day I could.
Sunday has a smaller crowd but still all of the events.
They are expecting 50,000 over the 4 days.

**highlandtide** · 15th June 05, 07:39 PM

This year is the 50th Anniversary so there will be a ton of folks there...

**Kiltedmusiclover** · 16th June 05, 04:27 AM

One of my best friends owns a sewing company here in Rutherfordton.
Monday they start making the 50th Anniversary GMHG pillow.
They will also be making the tote bags and ball caps.
One thing I can say about GMHG is they don't half way do something.
I saw the sample of the pillow and it really looks sharp!
They should just let some the better vendors in.
Right Hank!

**highlandtide** · 16th June 05, 03:10 PM

Originally Posted by Kiltedmusiclover

They should just let some the better vendors in.
Right Hank!;)

Everyone sign the petition!!!!!

LET HIGHLAND TIDE ON THE MOUNTAIN!!!!

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**macsim** · 17th June 05, 07:40 PM

I actually drove by the field today. I took the day off just to get away to the mountains and decided to take a look. Last year there was some major storm damage in the area and I was glad to see Hwy 221 has been repaired. However, anyone who might have ideas of coming north up the Blue Ridge Parkway beware. There are still a couple of sections closed, the northernmost being near the 221 exit. You can detour around of course but bring a barf bag!

**highlandtide** · 19th June 05, 06:04 PM

As far as I know there wont be any vendors at the foot of the Mt this year unless I am sorely mistaken. I was among the vendors there last year that got royally screwed byt the guy who organized that bottom vendors...

**macsim** · 19th June 05, 07:21 PM

Originally Posted by highlandtide

As far as I know there wont be any vendors at the foot of the Mt this year unless I am sorely mistaken. I was among the vendors there last year that got royally screwed byt the guy who organized that bottom vendors...

Sorry Highlandtide, I didn't know that. Just trying to give you a plug! One of my fellow clanswomen had a booth down there last year too but it really isn't worth it to her to come back anyway. I have to be careful about what I say because I represent my clan but I will say there are some things at the top of the mountain that could stand to be addressed too. I'll stop here before I get started!