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till · 07-08-2008, 06:05 AM

Mikethefixit.

$600+ is for my family, six of us with 30 amp power. Before you jump on the "I hate the WBCCI" band wagon, please take the time to see what it would cost for you to go to International......

www.WBCCI.org

That said, we are still going to put together the money and time for this. I want to see what a International is. I hear so much from both sides.

Now my biggest choice is do I caravan in with my unit or go up on my own?

InsideOut · 07-08-2008, 07:12 AM

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Now my biggest choice is do I caravan in with my unit or go up on my own?

Get there however you can...but for the best time, parade in and park with the VAC!

Shari

byamcaravanner · 07-08-2008, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by till

Now my biggest choice is do I caravan in with my unit or go up on my own?

Tedd,

We're planning on joining up with a group of FUN folks from across North America. Plan to join in and show your support for a group that knows how to do Airstreaming right.

Newlyweds · 07-08-2008, 08:12 AM

We haven't joined the group yet. How can we get info on the international rally in Madison? We live just outside (and both work in Madison) so we'll be there, lol. As for humidity, last night at 10:00pm, it was 73 degrees and 92% humidity. If you are not from Wisconsin and/or have pets you'll want AC! We're use to it, but most WI natives can't even handle it.

byamcaravanner · 07-08-2008, 09:00 AM

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We haven't joined the group yet. How can we get info on the international rally in Madison?

Info on the 2009 International Rally

Website for the Wisconsin Unit 116

July 2008 "Badger Bulletin"

There is a rally near you in Lodi, WI on Aug, 1st thru 3rd... info in the Badger bulletin... stop by and say hi, even if it is just for the day.

Rick56Safari · 07-08-2008, 10:29 AM

We too have a 1956 22 ft Safari. Our model did not come with tanks,except for a water heater, so we are concerned about being able to dump our 18 gal external holding tank. With that said and needing a water hookup and 30 Amp ( although we can get by on using 110V, We are looking forward to attending our first WBCCI International Rally. WI is a 2000 mile trip for us here in WA but it will give us a chance to see more of the US than just the west coast and I heard the fishing there is great.

byamcaravanner · 07-08-2008, 11:52 AM

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we are concerned about being able to dump our 18 gal external holding tank.

The registration form says there is a dump station, so you should be able to dump your external tank as needed.

Hope to see you there.

overlander64 · 07-08-2008, 12:34 PM

Greetings Rick!

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Originally Posted by Rick56Safari

We too have a 1956 22 ft Safari. Our model did not come with tanks,except for a water heater, so we are concerned about being able to dump our 18 gal external holding tank. With that said and needing a water hookup and 30 Amp ( although we can get by on using 110V, We are looking forward to attending our first WBCCI International Rally. WI is a 2000 mile trip for us here in WA but it will give us a chance to see more of the US than just the west coast and I heard the fishing there is great.

We will hope that the solution worked out for the Bozeman Rally is applied in Madison. Emptying our portable blue tanks was the easiest yet at Bozeman. There was a large holding tank provided at the edge of our camping area with a catch basin to dump our portable tanks into -- least troublesome of any of the solutions tried yet.

I am currently in Hungry Horse, MT on my way back to the Midwest. I am sure that you will enjoy your trip from Washington to Madison -- US 2 is one of my favorite routes -- very scenic and quite rlaxing to drive.

Good luck with your planning!

Kevin

Mikethefixit · 07-08-2008, 12:38 PM

Till
I never said I hated WBCCI.But from my stand point and my area, where the old timers(I am old) in WBCCI don't want any new people ,they like their club the way it is , dying, I guess. IF the fee for a family is $615.00 thats half a months wages for me. That will buy alot of fuel and I can camp a month on that.
Mike

Minnie's Mate · 07-08-2008, 02:56 PM

I dropped the hint to my wife the other night and didn't get much of a response so I guess we will be out. It's only about 900 miles from our town to Madison. Not as far as I would have imagined; that's about 2-3 days comfortable driving. We could have swung through Chicago to visit family. Oh well. Sugarfoot, maybe you can help me work on her at the Southeast End-of-Summer Rally.

byamcaravanner · 07-08-2008, 03:21 PM

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I dropped the hint to my wife the other night and didn't get much of a response...

Tell her you'll buy her a cheese hat.

Tom Nugler · 07-08-2008, 03:36 PM

Maybe some lingerie from the Green Bay Victoria’s Secret?

Tom.

till · 07-08-2008, 03:55 PM

That is too scary!!!.....
Is there other pieces to go with the collection???

It's like a train wreck, you just have to watch it happen.

Sugarfoot · 07-08-2008, 06:57 PM

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. . . Oh well. Sugarfoot, maybe you can help me work on her at the Southeast End-of-Summer Rally.

I'll do my best.

nvestysly · 07-08-2008, 07:24 PM

I just found web resources for two of my favorite travel books. Check out their home page and then search by state for interesting things to do & see and places to eat in Wisconsin. For that matter... you can map out your entire trip around unusual attactions and off-the-beaten-path gastromical fare.

Roadside America - Guide to Uniquely Odd Tourist Attractions

Roadfood.com

I want to go right now - I don't think I can wait a year!

Lucius

woodedareas · 07-08-2008, 08:22 PM

Madison is so close to our home that we will be there. I attended the University of Wisconsin in Madison for a period of 7 years. NO it didn't take that long I have more than one degree. A well kept secret is the ice cream made at the Agriculture Department on campus. I have great memories of beer, brats, and pretty girls. Unfortunately those girls are now 68 year old women. Thank goodness for memories.

Bambi_Bandit · 07-08-2008, 10:13 PM

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Madison is so close to our home that we will be there. I attended the University of Wisconsin in Madison for a period of 7 years. NO it didn't take that long I have more than one degree. A well kept secret is the ice cream made at the Agriculture Department on campus. I have great memories of beer, brats, and pretty girls. Unfortunately those girls are now 68 year old women. Thank goodness for memories.

Um.. yeah, I remember Madison to be a college party town... went to visit a student there a few times and uh, the dorms... yeah.. enough of that...

'Course that girl (and her dormies) are in their mid 30s now...

airedale · 07-08-2008, 10:29 PM

WOW.....thats all I can say right now

nvestysly · 07-09-2008, 05:26 AM

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A well kept secret is the ice cream made at the Agriculture Department on campus.

Thanks for the tip. That's exactly the kind of information I hoped for. We had a similar experience at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln - that was some of the best ice cream I've ever eaten. We'll be sure to check out the Ag Department in Madison. Who knows, maybe we can get the Ag Department to come to our rally. Anybody for ice cream happy hour?

Lucius

Forrest · 07-09-2008, 10:16 PM

Mike,

The cost of the rally plus 30 amp is only a little expensive. We will likely arrive a few days early and leave on the 5th, so will be parked for 10 days. That comes to $48.50 per day for us. Also, included in that cost is the rally fee and not just parking, electric, water, and dump (or pump). The rally fee covers all the offered activities. Granted, the entertainment hasn't been that great at the Int'l rallies we've been to, but usually one or two has been good. For instance, we really enjoyed Montana Rose while we were in Bozeman. Anyway, the fee is what you make of it. If you don't use it then it will seem expensive, but if you take advantage of at least some of the things that are offered then it's a deal. Also, the earlier you park the more you get for your money. What you pay is the same whether you arrive early and leave late, or arrive late and leave early. Volunteer workers make out the best (sometimes) as some of them are there a month prior to the actual rally.