View Full Version : 2008 Trail Days - May 16,17, & 18
Possum Bill
03-15-2008, 14:40
The newly designed site is online, along with the 2008 schedule of events: www.traildays.us (http://www.traildays.us/)
The schedule is a constant work in progress so check back often for updates.
PB
Lone Wolf
03-15-2008, 14:49
hmmmm. according to the schedule, walk-in campers aren't going to be allowed in the campground til thursday and drive-ins not til friday. this ain't gonna work. klustrphk in the making
Pacific Tortuga
03-15-2008, 15:07
When does L. Wolf sing karaoke at Dots ? :)
Fannypack
03-15-2008, 15:11
hmmmm. according to the schedule, walk-in campers aren't going to be allowed in the campground til thursday and drive-ins not til friday. this ain't gonna work. klustrphk in the making
y knot?
minnesotasmith
03-15-2008, 15:40
What are regulations and costs on setting up a table during Trail Days?
Possum Bill
03-15-2008, 16:12
What are regulations and costs on setting up a table during Trail Days?
Email or call Tonya and she can tell you everything you need to know:
[email protected]
(276) 475-3831
Tennessee Viking
03-15-2008, 16:56
Can't wait to get some newbie blood for Hardcore....
Any word on the Hardcore logo for this year?
Jason of the Woods
03-15-2008, 20:09
Man, we are so tempted to keep hiking another couple of weeks and come visit your little town. First timers get free beer at Dot's, right?
Possum Bill
03-16-2008, 09:31
What are regulations and costs on setting up a table during Trail Days?
I've added a vendor booth application for download on the VENDORS page, or you can get it here. It's an MS Word document: http://traildays.info/design/ATD_vendor_application.doc
StarLyte
03-16-2008, 09:52
Hi Possum Bill...
Thanks for your hard work at keeping us informed.
Do they really think there will be a record attendance this year?
The Scribe
03-16-2008, 10:10
hmmmm. according to the schedule, walk-in campers aren't going to be allowed in the campground til thursday and drive-ins not til friday. this ain't gonna work. klustrphk in the making
Attroll and I and whomever also rides with us usually arrive Thursday afternoon.
Hmmm...couldnt get on the site right now, oh well!!
Right now my plans are to arrive thursday, or maybe even wednesday....i don't see them turning people away though......
What are regulations and costs on setting up a table during Trail Days?
Depends on if you're selling something or not. If you're going to be a vendor you can set up in the park for $250.00 for a whopping big space of 8x8.
Hmmm...couldnt get on the site right now, oh well!!
Right now my plans are to arrive thursday, or maybe even wednesday....i don't see them turning people away though......
yep, site is down!
Gray Blazer
03-17-2008, 07:46
What's the dates? Larry, you know I'm gonna be there.
RITBlake
03-17-2008, 09:12
site is down?
Yep, site is down.................
minnesotasmith
03-17-2008, 17:42
Email or call Tonya and she can tell you everything you need to know:
[email protected]
(276) 475-3831
I asked her what was involved in setting up a card table to sell a couple hundred dollars worth of handicrafts, and her response (as if it made sense) was to rent an 8'x8' booth for 250.00. I don't need nearly that much space. Does anyone know of a vendor who'd sublet a fraction of their booth for a hundred bucks or something?
RITBlake
03-17-2008, 18:09
I asked her what was involved in setting up a card table to sell a couple hundred dollars worth of handicrafts, and her response (as if it made sense) was to rent an 8'x8' booth for 250.00. I don't need nearly that much space. Does anyone know of a vendor who'd sublet a fraction of their booth for a hundred bucks or something?
just get a second card table. problem solved.
Possum Bill
03-17-2008, 18:26
Sorry for the inconvience everyone, but we've had bunch of problems with the Trail Days site in the last 24 hours. As a result, we've had to change the domain name... which is now www.traildays.us (http://www.traildays.us)
Please update your bookmarks. There are also a few broken links that will need to be fixed, but the majority of things should be working again.
Thanks,
PB
minnesotasmith
03-18-2008, 08:36
just get a second card table. problem solved.
Does what to help? I'd then still have to find someone to share my booth with to cut costs down to something practical, the exact same situation as I'd have had before.
RITBlake
03-18-2008, 09:39
Does what to help? I'd then still have to find someone to share my booth with to cut costs down to something practical, the exact same situation as I'd have had before.
Think bigger MS. Just use the second table to give away free coffee and donuts or something. Or let people store their packs underneath it. I don't know man it's your second table!
UCONNMike
03-18-2008, 09:50
Why don't you just walk aroudn with your "handi-crafts" and sell them, or find a shady spot under a tree and lay down a blanket, sell them there...I don't think you'll need to sublet a booth, seems a bit much
When is the "best beard on the trail" contest gonna be???
im thinking about going to my first trail days ,i need to know if i shoud camp out or stay in b&b also were to stay and stuff like that im think obout driving down from pa. if anybody needs ride to split cost of gas etc.
thanks TRAIL RAT --AT HIKER
I'll be there!! Yay!!! :banana
Lookin forward to it....it's been a few years since I've been in Damascus and at TD's....hoping to catch up with old friends and i'm sure i'll meet lotsa new ones!! :sun
im thinking about going to my first trail days ,i need to know if i shoud camp out or stay in b&b also were to stay and stuff like that im think obout driving down from pa. if anybody needs ride to split cost of gas etc.
thanks TRAIL RAT --AT HIKER
I think your going to find that most B&B in Damascus are already booked up. You might want to start calling now and you might get lucky.
Chaco Taco
03-19-2008, 02:27
Hehehehehehehehehehehe:p
I'll be there!! Yay!!! :banana
Lookin forward to it....it's been a few years since I've been in Damascus and at TD's....hoping to catch up with old friends and i'm sure i'll meet lotsa new ones!! :sun
Chaco Taco
03-19-2008, 02:28
If I get to Damascus early, Ill help out in anyway I can.
The newly designed site is online, along with the 2008 schedule of events: www.traildays.us (http://www.traildays.us/)
The schedule is a constant work in progress so check back often for updates.
PB
Hehehehehehehehehehehe:p
What's that laugh all about, Hmmmm????? ;) :p
whats the best way toget there if you cant drive there, bus,train?????
Thumb! Hikerfolk come from all over. I hitched from the NOC in '04, 200 miles.
Lone Wolf
03-19-2008, 17:29
bus for sure
StarLyte
03-19-2008, 17:47
Hey MS - there should be SOMEONE who has goods or services for sale that
could share a booth with you?
Post a new thread maybe? :sun
I sure wish you luck. I'll be real busy at Trail Days, I'll find you.
StarLyte
03-19-2008, 17:52
Hikers looking for rides into Trail Days....check your resources or hitchhike. Bus.
I always have my vehicle full of hikers when I drive into Trail Days. I even picked up hikers all the way up in Bastian WV on I-77 going south.
I'll be pulling in early to Trail Days.
Check back here for updates, I'll post when I'll be in, I'll have my laptop with me and I'll watch for hikers needing rides. I was going to catch a bus down and hike, but I have things to tend to (like socializing with Lone Wolf & Gypsy ha ha).
Otherwise, check the Damascus hiker resources or you'll have to hike in brother.
Skidsteer
03-19-2008, 18:09
whats the best way toget there if you cant drive there, bus,train?????
Walk! .
Skidsteer
03-19-2008, 18:10
Someone had to say it. :rolleyes:
Definately the Best way...
whats the best way toget there if you cant drive there, bus,train?????
next to walking, post on the ride board here, look for someone from your area going, thats how i got there last yr right after my old car died suddenly
***?
No parking in campground until Friday? So that means I'll have to find somewhere to park in town on Thursday, backpack in to the campground, and then spend the night worrying about my vehicle...
Who's brilliant idea was this?
Lone Wolf
03-20-2008, 08:42
***?
No parking in campground until Friday? So that means I'll have to find somewhere to park in town on Thursday, backpack in to the campground, and then spend the night worrying about my vehicle...
Who's brilliant idea was this?
Trail Days committee
Thank goodness for digitally inclined hikers.
wudhipy
Trail Days committee
Ok. Where will parking be for early arrivers?
Lone Wolf
03-20-2008, 10:56
i'm going to the town hall in a minute or two. i'll get an answer
Lone Wolf
03-20-2008, 11:30
i'm going to the town hall in a minute or two. i'll get an answer
i was informed that walk-ins to the campground will be allowed on Wednesday and drive-ins on Thursday
i was informed that walk-ins to the campground will be allowed on Wednesday and drive-ins on Thursday
You da man. But not in that creepy "who's that dude in the shelter" way. Thanks!
Lone Wolf
03-20-2008, 23:24
You da man. But not in that creepy "who's that dude in the shelter" way. Thanks!
i take care of business when i have to :cool:
Lion King
03-25-2008, 18:57
Trail Days committee
nevermind....
NOTE TO SELF:
Read thread first.
The Scribe
03-25-2008, 19:39
i take care of business when i have to :cool:
Thanks for the update Wolf.
Does what to help? I'd then still have to find someone to share my booth with to cut costs down to something practical, the exact same situation as I'd have had before.Just set up your table in front of your tent in the campground, you could just offer your stuff to passers by without the neccesity of renting a spot on the main concourse. Folks wander around, you'll get business.
Lone Wolf
04-17-2008, 21:04
Just set up your table in front of your tent in the campground, you could just offer your stuff to passers by without the neccesity of renting a spot on the main concourse. Folks wander around, you'll get business.
bad advice
bad advice
What Wolf said. If you set up shop in the campground and start selling stuff, you'll be asked to either shut it down, or go to the town park and purchase a vendor's license. The idea is to keep the campground commercial-free and let the reps provide free repair service to hikers.
bad adviceYeah but he's just selling a few handmade crafts and stuff. Admittedly, that's a little more rainbow than I expected from Smitty, but it's not like he's a commercial operation, not competing with anyone. I've bought some hemp necklaces and stickers from the back of someones car at traildays before and no big deal. Why I think some folks we both know well have made some stickers and I bought them in a dark tent in a shady part of the campground.
Not to mention various people's t-shirts and what-not. IOt's not like it's for profit really.
I guess we better ask Pirate, our new gentleman volunteer coordinator ;)
Lion King
04-30-2008, 00:10
Yeah but he's just selling a few handmade crafts and stuff. Admittedly, that's a little more rainbow than I expected from Smitty, but it's not like he's a commercial operation, not competing with anyone. I've bought some hemp necklaces and stickers from the back of someones car at traildays before and no big deal. Why I think some folks we both know well have made some stickers and I bought them in a dark tent in a shady part of the campground.
When you think about it it shouldnt be a problem if people want to sell their trinkets from their tentsites.
The difference is, Damascus makes $250 off whatever you are selling for supplying a centralized area for you to sale them.
The ads, venue, basically a spot of grass and where the crowds knowledge of 'this is where i go to buy things' etc...is what you get for your money. If you choose not to use the most advertised area to sale your goods and if people choose to buy them anyway then it should be okay.
Some people dont have $250 to pay before they sell their items, and most of those people who have inexpensive trinkets didnt have a town or individual giving them the backing money to make the things in the first place.
There is a big difference (In expense and profit) between a person selling a few necklaces and company selling backpacks, shoes, etc...
Its wierd in a lot of ways, yet I understand it, yet...I dont....
When you think about it it shouldnt be a problem if people want to sell their trinkets from their tentsites.
The difference is, Damascus makes $250 off whatever you are selling for supplying a centralized area for you to sale them.
The ads, venue, basically a spot of grass and where the crowds knowledge of 'this is where i go to buy things' etc...is what you get for your money. If you choose not to use the most advertised area to sale your goods and if people choose to buy them anyway then it should be okay.
Some people dont have $250 to pay before they sell their items, and most of those people who have inexpensive trinkets didnt have a town or individual giving them the backing money to make the things in the first place.
There is a big difference (In expense and profit) between a person selling a few necklaces and company selling backpacks, shoes, etc...
Its wierd in a lot of ways, yet I understand it, yet...I dont....Yeah, seriously. Folks selling handmade trinkets and stickers and the like they made basically for fun (like, for instance my Billville T-shirt) won't make 250 bucks total, much less make that to pay for the huckster table and still have something to show for their effort afterwards. No way a guy with a few stickers should pay 250 bucks when he's only gonna take in 50 bucks, 25 of which just defrays the cost of making the stickers. Come on, we all know the difference between a hippie scrounging up some lunch money and a commercial operation.
However, I suppose giving permission to do such things invites certain folks to take advantage. I'd say I advocate forbidding it, but tolerating it generally when it actually happens.
Lone Wolf
05-11-2008, 23:29
http://www.tricities.com/tristate/tri/news.apx.-content-articles-TRI-2008-05-11-0007.html
Happy Trail Days to all who are going! :sun
Ron Haven
05-15-2008, 13:45
I'm heading to trail days to celebrate my birthday :D
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Ron Haven
05-15-2008, 18:42
well happy b-day ronnie....say hello to the family<a href="http://plugin.smileycentral.com/http%253A%252F%252Fwww.smileycentral.com%252F%253F partner%253DZSzeb008%255FZNfox000%2526i%253D13%252 F13%255F10%255F7%2526feat%253Dprof/page.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/13/13_10_7.gif" alt="SmileyCentral.com" border="0"><img border="0" src="http://plugin.smileycentral.com/http%253A%252F%252Fimgfarm%252Ecom%252Fimages%252F nocache%252Ftr%252Ffw%252Fsmiley%252Fsocial%252Egi f%253Fi%253D13%252F13_10_7/image.gif"></a>Thanks,very much :)
well happy b-day ronnie....say hello to the family<a href="http://plugin.smileycentral.com/http%253A%252F%252Fwww.smileycentral.com%252F%253F partner%253DZSzeb008%255FZNfox000%2526i%253D13%252 F13%255F10%255F7%2526feat%253Dprof/page.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/13/13_10_7.gif" alt="SmileyCentral.com" border="0"><img border="0" src="http://plugin.smileycentral.com/http%253A%252F%252Fimgfarm%252Ecom%252Fimages%252F nocache%252Ftr%252Ffw%252Fsmiley%252Fsocial%252Egi f%253Fi%253D13%252F13_10_7/image.gif"></a>I'm not sure what all that is about. I think Peanuts has been drinking...... again. I guess it all boils down to happy birthday to Ronnie. Many more to come!
Ron Haven
05-15-2008, 18:51
I'm not sure what all that is about. I think Peanuts has been drinking...... again. I guess it all boils down to happy birthday to Ronnie. Many more to come!Looks like a lot of fun huh?:eek:
my bad:o i forgot html don't work here:o it should have been a animated b-day card....
soooo excited, got a full car: skittles'03, octogon, gator goat and me heading up bright and early tomorrow morning!!!! Can't wait!!!!!!
Jester2000
05-17-2008, 11:04
There's an airport here in Big Bear City, CA, but tragically no one here with a Piper Cub is willing to fly me across the country, so I'll miss you all and hope you are having a fun & safe Trail Days.
Happy Birthday, Ron!
Mrs Baggins
05-17-2008, 21:18
We're up near Harrisonburg VA right now and head home for Aiken SC tomorrow (Sunday). Is it worth our time to detour to Damascus????? Will anyone (vendors, White Blaze, etc) still be there if we get there around mid-day???? We can get home going down Hwy 26 from there rather down Hwy 81 to 77 and I'd love to stop by - but not if everyone has packed up and left.
little bear
05-18-2008, 19:59
Well im home from mt first TD, and I had a great time. First off let me thank TOW for letting me crash in his yard, and being a great friend. I got to meet a bunch of WB, and some that I had not met before; Roots, GungHo, Star lite, ATTroll, D'Artagnan, Leggs, Wonder, Wakapak, Col Chaco, L Wolf, Gyspy, Ron H and of course TOW.
I had a great time hanging out with all of ya that I did, and good luck to Col Chaco and Wak on their hike and what ever happens between them. L Wolf as always it was great seeing you again. Ron glad I could give you a "shuttle ride" : ) Roots and gungho had a great time hanging with yall.
LB
wrightsphoto
05-18-2008, 20:05
Had a great time at Trail Days!!
See you all next year!!
http://whiteblaze.net/forum/vbg/files/1/4/5/3/5/img_3623_8x10_28465.jpg
camojack
05-19-2008, 01:40
Well im home from mt first TD, and I had a great time. First off let me thank TOW for letting me crash in his yard, and being a great friend. I got to meet a bunch of WB, and some that I had not met before; Roots, GungHo, Star lite, ATTroll, D'Artagnan, Leggs, Wonder, Wakapak, Col Chaco, L Wolf, Gyspy, Ron H and of course TOW.
I had a great time hanging out with all of ya that I did, and good luck to Col Chaco and Wak on their hike and what ever happens between them. L Wolf as always it was great seeing you again. Ron glad I could give you a "shuttle ride" : ) Roots and gungho had a great time hanging with yall.
It was nice meeting you (and company), too. :)
little bear
05-19-2008, 05:10
Well im home from mt first TD, and I had a great time. First off let me thank TOW for letting me crash in his yard, and being a great friend. I got to meet a bunch of WB, and some that I had not met before; Roots, GungHo, Star lite, ATTroll, D'Artagnan, Leggs, Wonder, Wakapak, Col Chaco, L Wolf, Gyspy, Ron H and of course TOW.
I had a great time hanging out with all of ya that I did, and good luck to Col Chaco and Wak on their hike and what ever happens between them. L Wolf as always it was great seeing you again. Ron glad I could give you a "shuttle ride" : ) Roots and gungho had a great time hanging with yall.
LB
and I forgot to mention meeting you to Camo Jack, Mathewski, Johnny Thunder, and im sure more that im forgeting.
camojack
05-19-2008, 06:42
and I forgot to mention meeting you to Camo Jack, Mathewski, Johnny Thunder, and im sure more that im forgeting.
No worries; there were a LOT of people there...a body can't be expected to remember 'em all. ;)
It was good meeting you Camo Jack...
camojack
05-19-2008, 06:59
It was good meeting you Camo Jack...
Likewise. Hopefully next time we'll get to talk more... :)
Frolicking Dinosaurs
05-19-2008, 07:01
No parking in campground until Friday? So that means I'll have to find somewhere to park in town on Thursday, backpack in to the campground, and then spend the night worrying about my vehicle...
Who's brilliant idea was this?
Trail Days committeeSome questions:
Who exactly is on this committee?
Are any of the hikers who live in Damascus on this committee?
If not, why not?
:::: Dino goes to make popcorn as the answers may get interesting ::::
Fannypack
05-19-2008, 07:16
***?
No parking in campground until Friday? So that means I'll have to find somewhere to park in town on Thursday, backpack in to the campground, and then spend the night worrying about my vehicle...
Who's brilliant idea was this?
you can always park at or near the Place and tent or stay there
Trail Days was a blast!!! Pros and cons didn't cross my mind. The whole thing was great. It was our 1st and definitely not our last.
LW and Gypsy...we had a ball and thank you so much for your hospitality. Can't wait to get together again.
Ron--As always, we enjoyed your company. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! :banana Thanks for the great cookout!!
Colonel Chaco and Wakapak...hope you got out of Damascus alive-HEEHEE!! Take care of those 'nose problems'.:D You guys are great and good luck on your hike!
Little Bear...great time and I was so glad to meet you and your wife. Again, congrats on the little one.
We saw and met sooo many people. It was great to have a good time with all. I would love to list everyone, but good lord, tons of people....it was just great!
I just uploaded a few pics! You have to check them out! Jack and Jester look so happy...:D!
Ron....I didn't know it was your birthday!! Happy Birthday!!!!! And again, thank you so much for everything!
I just want to thank all the whiteblazers that came by my booth this weekend. (special thanks to those how bought something;)) WIth living here now, and having my booth up, it was a very different trail days for me this year....... but it was so nice to have sooooo many visitors. Thanks to all!
I just want to thank all the whiteblazers that came by my booth this weekend. (special thanks to those how bought something;)) WIth living here now, and having my booth up, it was a very different trail days for me this year....... but it was so nice to have sooooo many visitors. Thanks to all!
I loved your booth and hope you saw that profit, Sunday. It was great getting together with you and hope to see you soon. Good luck at your show this weekend!!:)
camojack
05-19-2008, 09:36
I just want to thank all the whiteblazers that came by my booth this weekend. (special thanks to those how bought something;)) WIth living here now, and having my booth up, it was a very different trail days for me this year....... but it was so nice to have sooooo many visitors. Thanks to all!
Good seeing you again, too...and Cami loves her new earrings. :D
StarLyte
05-22-2008, 10:22
Hello friends,
Click here >>>> for Trail Days 2008 (http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/vbg/browseimages.php?do=member&imageuser=271) photos !
Total credit to Kevin Richter for photography ! Thanks Kev ! :sun
Ron Haven
05-22-2008, 21:24
Ron....I didn't know it was your birthday!! Happy Birthday!!!!! And again, thank you so much for everything!Yes it was the big 50 for me this year.Thanks for the birthday greeting and thanks for you and Brian stopping by for the visit with me and Maricela.
Hey guys, I've met some of you before, I've been to Trail Days the past 5 years, done sections of the AT as well as trails in 40 other states. I mostly post over at thebackacker.com, but since I had some shots of people who post here I thought I'd share my pictures with you guys. http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeremyhays/sets/72157605329398431/ Most of my other years of TDs pictures are on the Trail Days website, these aren't up yet. Enjoy and let me know if you like them and who you are if you're in any and I'll add it to the caption!
BTW, what happened to the dude that gets really dressed up every year, he was Alice from the Brady Bunch one year, then a LED night another??
The Old Fhart
05-30-2008, 07:59
DUB-"...BTW, what happened to the dude that gets really dressed up every year, he was Alice from the Brady Bunch one year, then a LED night another??"For info on Jester's whereabouts, visit this thread (http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?t=35840&highlight=jester).
Jester2000
06-03-2008, 16:44
BTW, what happened to the dude that gets really dressed up every year, he was Alice from the Brady Bunch one year, then a LED night another??
My life-size cardboard cutout was there. . .
Sleeps in Hotels
06-04-2008, 16:24
BTW, what happened to the dude that gets really dressed up every year, he was Alice from the Brady Bunch one year, then a LED night another??
Oh my god, photo? Please?!
angewrite
06-05-2008, 12:20
My life-size cardboard cutout was there. . .
That was a cutout? I don't believe you!
StarLyte
06-05-2008, 12:50
Hey guys, I've met some of you before, I've been to Trail Days the past 5 years, done sections of the AT as well as trails in 40 other states. I mostly post over at thebackacker.com, but since I had some shots of people who post here I thought I'd share my pictures with you guys. http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeremyhays/sets/72157605329398431/ Most of my other years of TDs pictures are on the Trail Days website, these aren't up yet. Enjoy and let me know if you like them and who you are if you're in any and I'll add it to the caption!
BTW, what happened to the dude that gets really dressed up every year, he was Alice from the Brady Bunch one year, then a LED night another??
Hey Dub - OUTSTANDING photos! I know that picture of Alice...I can't find it right now, but I will.
Oh my god, photo? Please?!
Well, here's the best that I got that year of Jester's Alice outfit. Enjoy!:D
http://whiteblaze.net/forum/vbg/files/7/2/8/3/dscf0014.jpg
Sleeps in Hotels
06-05-2008, 16:00
Well, here's the best that I got that year of Jester's Alice outfit. Enjoy!:D
http://whiteblaze.net/forum/vbg/files/7/2/8/3/dscf0014.jpg
Thank you, thank you, a million times thank you!