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04-26-2010, 11:08 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Winfield
Posts: 7,327
M.O.C. #6846
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On the agenda??
One of the most popular features of last year's rally was a day trip caravan to the Beckley Exhibition Mine which is an actual tour on mine car of an underground mine that has been set up for an informational tour (mining history, etc.). It has a recreation of several period pieces (School House, Superintendant's house, miner's shanty, church, etc.) that likewise was very interesting. I am considering setting this up again for the new attendees if there is interest in going there. For the repeat attendees, we can go to Tamarack at Beckley, which is an Arts and Crafts showcase of West Virginia upper end crafts. I will work out the details later, but need an idea of this is something to pursue. Respond via this thread if there is an interest and specify which one. If we get enough that are wanting to see the mine, we can get a group discount. It is located about an hour and a half from the campground, but for those who have never seen it, is well worth the trip. Both sites can be found on the web at www.tamarackwv.com and www.beckleymine.com. Let me know....
Bingo
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Bingo and Cathy - Our adventures begin in the hills of WV. We are blessed by our 2014 3850FL Big Sky (previous 2011 3750FL and 2007 3400RL) that we pull with a 2007 Chevy Silverado Classic DRW CC dually.
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04-26-2010, 11:32 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: New Bern
Posts: 4,372
M.O.C. #8728
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We went last year and anyone who hasn't seen it, you need to make the trip.
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04-27-2010, 10:44 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Fayetteville
Posts: 2,351
M.O.C. #6831
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Rosetta and I made the trip to the coal mine last year and enjoyed it. This year we want to go to Tamarack.
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04-28-2010, 12:29 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Manassas
Posts: 562
M.O.C. #4327
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I checked the Tamarack website and my DW heard the word shopping and immediately selected Tamarack. So I guess our selection is for Tamarack.
Lou
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04-30-2010, 03:29 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Roanoke
Posts: 248
M.O.C. #9068
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Tamarack for us. The Beckley mine is well worth doing, once.
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04-30-2010, 05:51 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Crossville
Posts: 296
M.O.C. #5424
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We, too, have toured the mine. Tamarack would be our preference.
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and "Monty", our traveling/camping cat
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05-05-2010, 04:31 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Marietta
Posts: 60
M.O.C. #10179
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Hello All - So being the only "newbies" in the group. Dave & I would prefer the trip to Beckley Mine. Looks like we are outnumbered so far. Perhaps some of the others who have not responded yet will have an interest. If not, guess we will be on our own to Beckley. Thanks for the information.
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05-05-2010, 04:51 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Winfield
Posts: 7,327
M.O.C. #6846
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To all,
Tentative plans are for me to accompany whomever chooses to go to the coal mine. For those that are not aware, I am employed as a Chief Mining Engineer at a large scale surface mine in West Virginia and also have knowledge of current underground operations. In addition to the tour personnel, I will be able to answer a lot of questions that may arise regarding coal mining in general. Cathy is more of the shopping type and she will most likely accompany the Tamarack visitors. For any who have never seen the coal mining process and history, I can assure you it is an interesting, fascinating trip.
Bingo
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Bingo and Cathy - Our adventures begin in the hills of WV. We are blessed by our 2014 3850FL Big Sky (previous 2011 3750FL and 2007 3400RL) that we pull with a 2007 Chevy Silverado Classic DRW CC dually.
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05-05-2010, 11:21 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Fayetteville
Posts: 657
M.O.C. #9178
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The mine sounds good for us.
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05-05-2010, 11:30 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: South Shore
Posts: 6,009
M.O.C. #7110
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The mine was great if you haven’t seen it enjoy!
Wish we could go to the rally this year but we won’t be able to make it.
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05-05-2010, 12:51 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Sioux Falls
Posts: 617
M.O.C. #9380
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Think we're going to opt for Tamarack as well.
Betty & Paul
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05-06-2010, 03:59 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Shipman
Posts: 552
M.O.C. #10136
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Having been to both already we are not sure....but most likely Tamarack....
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06-10-2010, 02:00 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Pine
Posts: 88
M.O.C. #7031
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I prefer the Mine tour, count me in.
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