there are two lunch "parties" that i know of on Friday, the first day of Cheaha. These lunch parties are for folks coming that day....from either the north or south of the mountain.
1. the "traditional" lunch party is at the Downtown Grill in Cullman on Friday. Wayne, one of our members and former Valk owner...owns the Grill. he has sponsored food for numerous Cheaha events....come to many of them...cooked for us...and put on these Friday lunch (and often Thursday night the night before dinners) at the Grill. This time, like years of past....MANY folks are stopping in at the Grill in downtown Cullman to do lunch with Wayne before going up the mountain. So for those coming from the North and West and East...this may be YOUR PARTY! I know Strider said he would be stopping there...i think maybe Smokin Joe...i'm sure Scott, probably Carl....many, many others! post here and watch here for more info on who is going, details as they develop.......
2. a new lunch party has been added this year, more for folks coming in from the SOUTH. Stormrider/Steve has been kind of driving this one. From what Steve has told me so far, some folks are planning on meeting at the Court Square Cafe in Ashland off of hiway 9. That's about 23 miles south of "Ground Zero"...convenient for those coming from the South. Steve says they have great food! when you come into Ashland, you hit a little old fashion town square...about a one block square. the Cafe is right on the square, right near a Chevron and a traffic light (there are only a couple of lights in tiny Ashland!). Stormrider says they will probably roll in about 1130...give or take. i plan on being there....and i think a certain wondering "gypsy" we all know and love....will be there too...........
so, those coming in Friday (the vast majoirty of you!)...you have two choices for some lunch socializing and GOOD food...depending on which direction you are coming from. Hope this works for many of ya'.........
