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HazzardNet Facebook Group
Mark B / Scooter Davenport replied to Meadowmufn's topic in HazzardNet Announcements
I’d like to suggest changing the settings on the FB group to allow more conversation/traffic. I don’t see visitor posts when I go there and it seems posts have to be approved before they appear? Maybe Im doing something wrong on my end, but I don’t see any interactivity going on. -
Congratulations Skipper Duke
Mark B / Scooter Davenport replied to RogerDuke's topic in Fan of the Month
Might not hear back from him for awhile- he’s on a 3-hour tour. M -
Congratulations Skipper Duke
Mark B / Scooter Davenport replied to RogerDuke's topic in Fan of the Month
Congrats Skipper! Its lucky for us that you got off that island and are here to bring some new enthusiasm to the forums! M -
Happy Hazzard Halloween!
Mark B / Scooter Davenport replied to MonacoMan's topic in General Discussion
October and Fall in general is 'Dukes' season to me for some reason. I think its because that's typically the time of year we would venture up to the Smokey Mountains area, which means trips to Cooter's and just being in the deep south region ('Hazzard country'). The last few years working for Ben Jones at all the Cooter's stores this time of year has just added to that feeling! M -
Here is the current state of things at the end of October- Its really starting to look like the Hazzard garage we know. Big thanks for my awesome team: My wife Dawn (who it turns out is a great scenic painter), Walter (who it turns out is a great carpenter and electrician!), and Joe, Nelu, and Shannon who keep the store running while we tear it apart, and scare children with the construction noise! Its a particular challenge working around the General Lee- we have to be very careful swinging ladders, lumber, and paint around it.
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The "After Dukes" Hall of Fame
Mark B / Scooter Davenport replied to RogerDuke's topic in Dukes of Hazzard General Discussion
That's Stacey Harris (goes by Tracey Duke on Facebook) who has the Boar's Nest: A DOH Museum in Rougemont, NC. -
HazzardNet Facebook Group
Mark B / Scooter Davenport replied to Meadowmufn's topic in HazzardNet Announcements
I'd like to help if I can. I'd like to see some more lively discussion happening. With my involvement with Cooter's, I see a lot of stuff actually happening in 'Hazzard Nation', and it would is easier for me to share it on FB. M -
In Hazzard, the more things change, the more they stay the same. This is also true at Cooter's Place in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. About a year ago, Cooter's in Gatlinburg relocated to nearby Pigeon Forge due to unforseen circumstances. The new location does not have the 'familily fun center' gocarts and indoor mini golf. However, the new store brings opportunities to build new fun experiences for Dukes fans to enjoy. In addition to easier access and expanded room for events and more cool Hazzard merchandise and collectibles, we are now buiding in the famiilar setting of the Hazzard Garage. The General Lee needs a cozy home after all! This will be just the first of more things to come over the coming months, so stay tuned!
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The Hazzard Garage (Cooter's Garage)
Mark B / Scooter Davenport replied to Mark B / Scooter Davenport's topic in Fan Art
That would actually make a really cool model! I want to make a 1/25 still anyway. M -
The Hazzard Garage (Cooter's Garage)
Mark B / Scooter Davenport replied to Mark B / Scooter Davenport's topic in Fan Art
Thank you all for the fresh compliments! I wish I had more time to get back to expanding this model (I'm adding a junkyard and barn behind the garage) and finishing my Boar's Nest! Mark -
Fanny
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Barn
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I'm adding a junkard outback of my Hazzard Garage model and I'm hoping ya'll can help me with some suggestions on what cars to add to the model. Many times in the series, Cooter mentions having something 'out back' (like the extra Chargers that time they made decoy General Lees). Who can remember other examples? Mark
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I think its only as invasive as you allow it to be. If the CIA is monitoring people, there are many more ways to do it than just social media. In my opinion, the benefits of being able to communicate with folks of similar interests far outweigh the possibility of the government reading your Dukes of Hazzard posts.
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Hazzard is happening in Virginia!
Mark B / Scooter Davenport posted a topic in Dukes of Hazzard News
As many of you know, Ben 'Cooter' Jones owns and operates 3 Dukes of Hazzard attractions in Tennessee and Virginia. The Virginia location, which was located in Sperryville, has recently moved location a few miles away to neighboring Luray, Virgina. The new Luray location is the biggest venue he has ever had- when it is finished it will have a retail store, Daisy's Diner, Dukes of Hazzard memorabilia museum, and will house replicas of the General Lee, Boss Hogg's Caddy, Roscoe's Patrol Car, Cooter's tow truck, and others. The retail store and Daisy's Diner is already open 7 days a week (and you won't find a better grilled cheese sandwich anywhere). The retail store carries a great line of original Dukes merchandise- everything from lighters to stuffed General Lees, and of course great T-shirts. Admission is always free, but I challenge any Dukes fan to visit without buying at least a T-Shirt! In addition, about a quarter of the building is being turned into a replica of Cooter's Garage that visitors can explore! Construction of the garage 'set' is currently underway and is stating to look very familiar (see pictures below). I've had the privilege of working with Ben Jones and his wife Alma to bring the garage to life. Its an amazing and fun project, but the best part has been getting to know Ben and Alma and their extended Hazzard 'family' who work with them to run all the Cooter's locations. Ben and Alma are two of the most genuine and creative people I've ever met. The grand opening of the Luray location will be May 6th of this year when Cooter's hosts the Shenandoah Jamboree music festival. But the big Dukes blow-out comes on July 29 and 30 with 'Cooter's Last Stand'. This event will be a 'Dukesfest' style event with vendors, music, Dukes cast members, and a General Lee jump! (For more information on any of the events, go to Cootersplace.com) 17632161_10155110478214402_1189871081453011783_o by mommydawn2000, on Flickr 17630014_10155110478164402_2570272487669964811_n by mommydawn2000, on Flickr 17621704_10155110478279402_816360907846242077_o by mommydawn2000, on Flickr 17554252_10155110478169402_5111593084554948228_n by mommydawn2000, on Flickr 17499479_10155110478204402_5484780726857679784_n by mommydawn2000, on Flickr 17458232_10155110478264402_5465857622471407802_n by mommydawn2000, on Flickr