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Post by kto17 on Oct 9, 2012 11:25:10 GMT -5
I'm not much of a planner these days with the new little one. And we haven't been able to do any camping. We have tried to plan family outings and that's entertaining on its own. If we make it to the car we are doing good! We have been dying to camp in the new Deluxe and try out a beautiful little Campground in Hiawassee, GA called Riverbend Campground. Located on the Hiawassee River. It's family owned and operated. I spoke with the owners and they welcome vintage trailers. It came highly recommended, so I did a drive through and was impressed. And for all us McKinney folks, there is NO train, just crickets and a stream. We haven't set a date but we were thinking sometime in mid April or early May. We really just want to see if we can get a group together. I think we have one or two other trailers just waiting to set a date. UPDATE; Thusday May 16th, 2013 to Sunday May 19th is confirmed! Here is the campground information if you want to check it out. They don't do group rates, but if we have 10 trailers or more they will do a fish fry for us on Thursday night. We would have to provide the sides. www.riverbendcamping.com/2626 Streak Hill Road Hiawassee, GA 30546 (706) 896-1415 Rate was $30/night for 30 amp service, but has increased to $32 due to a utility cost increase. UPDATE! Spoke to Riverbend. We now have C1-17 for those that don't need sewer. FYI - In the C ites, Friday they will pump your tank if you need them to. We have B24-27 booked and B4-6 held for those that need sewer. We also have use of one of the pavilions that has a kitchenette, tables, and chairs. Here's the list updated as of 2/27/13. Site, Screen name, Arrival, Names; C1 - Kto17, Thursday, Doug, Marcy & kids C2 - Petewhit, Friday, Pete, Cindy, and their girls Charlotte and Lane C3 -Madonnak, Friday, Kay & Barry C4 - 65Callie, Thursday, Jim & Lois C5 - Offspringin, Friday Afternoon, Ken & Jessica C6 - Harrison429, Thursday, Bill & Robin C7 - Dianemayes, Thursday, Steve & Diane C8 - Flyingham, Thursday, Jeff & Kiersten w/children Charlee and Parks C9 - 67scotty, Thursday, Kelly Brown and Deana C10 - Dsadki, Thursday, Doug & Sue C11 - (son & daughter-in-law of 65Callie)Friday, Brian and Raquel C12 - TCT, Thursday, Eric Letendre C13 - Cjloftus, Thursday, Bill & Carrie C14 - TCT, Thursday, Carol Chenault C15 - KimB, Thursday, Kim C16 - Becinala, Thursday, Becky +1 C17 - Boandsusan, Thursday, Susan & Bo B3 - Egar, Friday, Egar & Wife B4 - NA, Friday, Rob and Leslie B5 - NA, Thursday, Lanny Webb B6 - Kristi, Thursday, Donald & Kristi B24 - TCT, Thursday, Joy Taylor B25 - AS, Thursday, My Parents Doug Attachments:
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Post by madonnak on Oct 9, 2012 14:32:52 GMT -5
I love Hiawassee GA!!!! I hope the little SugaCube is done by spring and we can come. Kay
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Post by jbar2bc on Oct 9, 2012 21:13:07 GMT -5
If I get my trailer done by then I would like to come Jill
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Post by 65callie on Oct 9, 2012 22:46:19 GMT -5
Will they group us together or reserve an area for us? At this point in time, count us in!
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Post by kto17 on Oct 9, 2012 22:56:32 GMT -5
Will they group us together or reserve an area for us? At this point in time, count us in! Woohoo! Harrison429(Robin) where are you? Your next... They will group us as much as possible. The earlier we book the better. She said they are wide open along the stream for the last weekend of April and we are welcome to use one of the pavilions for group meals. Average low is around 40 and high around 75 mid to end of April. Along the stream will probably feel cooler. I just noticed they have expanded since they made this map. There are more spots past the pool. Doug
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Post by harrison429 on Oct 10, 2012 8:37:57 GMT -5
Count us in too but can I order the chicken instead?! hahaha
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Post by universalexports on Oct 10, 2012 8:46:15 GMT -5
I may try to make this, mapquest has it under 10 hours from me, probably 11 With a trailer I am really trying to have my camper done by Spring. trying to do a little every day.
I cant go the 1st weekend in April or May though.
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Post by pathfinder3081 on Oct 10, 2012 9:21:47 GMT -5
We would be up for this run.. It looks like a nice place and there are some fairly cool local attractions..Late april or early may would be a good target to start with.
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Post by harrison429 on Oct 10, 2012 10:36:21 GMT -5
Kristi posted the below info in a diff thread but I thought it would be good info here... April 5-7, 2013 is when the Airstream Springstream is at The North Georgia Mountains Fairground campground in Hiawassee, GA. If you plan a Shasta Rally there in a different part of the campground that would be great. If I remember correctly, starting in January reservations can be made. Also, The Airstream Club Rally is April 18-21,2013 at Stone Mountain Park again. I reserved a shaded spot way in advance! Sometimes knowing when other trailer groups are gathering helps plan for better attendance at your own. Read more: vintageshasta.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=eastcoastvintagetrailer&action=display&thread=3927&page=5#ixzz28uX5HUBX
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Post by kto17 on Oct 11, 2012 10:02:53 GMT -5
Kristi posted the below info in a diff thread but I thought it would be good info here... April 5-7, 2013 is when the Airstream Springstream is at The North Georgia Mountains Fairground campground in Hiawassee, GA. If you plan a Shasta Rally there in a different part of the campground that would be great. If I remember correctly, starting in January reservations can be made. Also, The Airstream Club Rally is April 18-21,2013 at Stone Mountain Park again. I reserved a shaded spot way in advance! Sometimes knowing when other trailer groups are gathering helps plan for better attendance at your own. Read more: vintageshasta.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=eastcoastvintagetrailer&action=display&thread=3927&page=5#ixzz28uX5HUBXThank you for the heads up! I hadn't seen that post yet. Yes, reservations for N GA Fairground are Nov. and Jan. Its a much larger campground which means we may be spread out, but I'm game if the weather is good. FYI my parents have an AS. My only concern with those dates are the weather. It could be really cold. April 2012 was warm, low in the 50's, after a very mild winter. April 2011 was about average, low in the low 30's and highs in the 50's. If it were not for our little ones the cold would be no problem. Which one is everyone more interested in? I think we will plan for both and try to go to Riverbend the last weekend of April (25-28). We love Hiawassee and need to make up on lost camping time! Doug
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Post by kto17 on Oct 16, 2012 16:22:46 GMT -5
Sent everyone that showed interest a PM. Trying to work around a few schedules to get a decent turn out. Check your messages! After juggling sched-ules (pronounced in the Queen's English, because it sounds funny ), We are currently looking at May 16-19th. Looks like about six trailers including ours are available for that weekend, and we may have an Airstream or two. Doug
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Post by kto17 on Oct 18, 2012 19:57:52 GMT -5
We are up to 8 vintage Shastas planning to attend. One is not a forum member, but I think he qualifies. Check out the picture of his camper and decide for yourself. EDIT! Pete is a member and I have seen his trailer on here before, I'm just getting old! Doug Attachments:
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Post by offspringin on Oct 22, 2012 1:05:42 GMT -5
So are those dates official?
How do we go about booking this place? Do we all call individually? Or does one person make the call and try to reserve a block of sites?
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Post by egar on Oct 22, 2012 5:20:38 GMT -5
I'd like to join if mine is ready by then. It will give me a goal. Not a Shasta, though
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Post by kto17 on Oct 22, 2012 10:23:48 GMT -5
So are those dates official? How do we go about booking this place? Do we all call individually? Or does one person make the call and try to reserve a block of sites? I will call today or tomorrow to verify if we can request a block. These dates should be official unless they have had someone book a large group in the last couple of weeks. I would like to be on the water in the A or B section.
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Post by kto17 on Oct 22, 2012 10:38:08 GMT -5
I'd like to join if mine is ready by then. It will give me a goal. Not a Shasta, though All are welcome! We may have an Airstream or two! Git her dun!!! Most of us have camped in ours incomplete, so come anyway. I'm sure I won't get much done on the Deluxe by then.
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Post by kto17 on Oct 22, 2012 15:44:52 GMT -5
Thusday May 16th, 2013 to Sunday May 19th is confirmed! I spoke with Mrs. Terry today and she said I'm the "Wagonmaster". Thats what they call the ringleader. Our group will be called "Shasta" for reservations. We can hold a Block of sites till a month before the date, so all reservations are call individually and you need a Visa or Mastercard, and must be called in before April 16th 2013. I will need a head count for that Thursday for the fish fry, and yes Robin you can have Chicken, but I'll have to cook it and it may be grilled cajun style (blackend on accident) We will have to provide our own side dishes for the fish fry. We have blocked off Area C sites 1-12, we will all be together in a line on the river! Its near the bathhouse for those with no potties. These sites don't have sewer hookups, not sure that really matters to anyone. It's near a pavillion and volleyball.Since it doesn't have sewer they will come pump black/grey tanks, I think she said Friday late if you need it. Alright all you early planners, get your spot reserved! I'm trying to learn from you, I booked C1! If we end up with more than 12 then there are some random other sites available in the B and F area that look nice. Updated Post! FYI. I will post a list of members site number, arrival day, and first name (if you want it listed) that I can update as people book their site, that way we have a running list. Please feel free to post your info or PM me. I'll try to brainstorm some activities. We enjoyed the Tour de Shasta at McKinney. How about a cornhole tournament? Open to ideas?
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Post by kto17 on Oct 22, 2012 22:12:57 GMT -5
See post #1 for updated info.
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Post by harrison429 on Oct 23, 2012 11:19:25 GMT -5
Update for reservations list:
C6 - Harrison429, Thursday, Bill & Robin
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Post by offspringin on Oct 23, 2012 12:39:16 GMT -5
Just booked our site
C5 - Offspringin, Friday Afternoon, Ken & Jessica
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Post by offspringin on Oct 23, 2012 14:02:16 GMT -5
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Post by kto17 on Oct 23, 2012 14:20:50 GMT -5
Nice find! Thats not far away either. I think I know where we can find lunch now...
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Post by petewhit on Oct 23, 2012 16:48:08 GMT -5
Hi Doug,
I'm a member of the forum. (<: The dates look good to me. Let me check with the wife.
Pete
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Post by kto17 on Oct 23, 2012 16:54:46 GMT -5
Hi Doug, I'm a member of the forum. (<: The dates look good to me. Let me check with the wife. Pete Oops sorry, never seen you on here. I'm PMing you on a different subject so check your messages. Doug
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Post by petewhit on Oct 23, 2012 17:01:52 GMT -5
We're in! We have reserved site C-2 for Friday(can't come Thursday because of school) through Sunday. Pete Whitley(me), my wife Cindy, and daughter's Charlotte(eight) and Lane(seven). We should arrive late Friday afternoon and look forward to meeting you all!
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Post by flyingham on Oct 23, 2012 21:28:19 GMT -5
We should be able to make it, kids in tow.
..ham
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Post by petewhit on Oct 24, 2012 6:32:28 GMT -5
Being an avid Big Green Egg user I'm definitley not missing this. ;D
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Post by becinala on Oct 24, 2012 13:01:11 GMT -5
count me in...I will letyou know what site I get.
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Post by 65callie on Oct 24, 2012 14:26:35 GMT -5
C4 - 65Callie, Thursday, Jim & Lois
Yippee!!!
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Post by 65callie on Oct 24, 2012 14:27:35 GMT -5
Suggested activities: pajama parade! Any excuse to stay in my pj's ;D vintage attire for one of the meals ;D
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