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04-26-2013, 07:57 PM
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Rivet Master
Commercial Member
1993 34' Excella
York
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Alumalina 2013 - Fall Edition
September 20-22
Lake Wateree state Park
881 State Park Road
Winnsboro, SC 29180
803. 482.6401
For those of you who have never been to Lake Wateree SP, you will be
pleased. One of SC's best, it is located on the shores of Lake Wateree. It has paved roads with paved,
mostly level sites, heavily wooded with water/electric and a dump station.
A great park for Kayaks/Canoes, Fishing, Biking and hiking.
72 sites on 1 loop, very popular with boaters and fishermen, often fills on
weekends. Early reservations are highly recommended.
The front leg of the loop has the waterfront sites. They are most nearly
filled.We will have a better chance of parking togetherif we use the back
leg, sites 50-72. All the sites in the park are good, and it is only a short
walk from the farthest points.
You can call directly to the park at 803.482.6401 during regular business
hours to make a reservation, or on line through Reserve America. The rates
are $18-$22+/-.
A map with pictures is available on their web site.
The park is about 8 miles off I77 at SC exit 41. (41 miles south of Charlotte)
There are signs pointing the way, and directions are on their web site.
It has a decent park store but it is a bit isolated down there so pack in what you need.
So....if you were at the March gathering, we hope to see you again in September. If you couldn't make March, here is your chance to join in on the Fall Fling..
We can work out the details as we go. For now, go ahead and mark your calender.
Great park, great people, great time.
John
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John
WBCCI #268 Palmetto State Airstream Club 22
Region 3 Past President....come with us, you will like it.
Go often to the house of a friend, for weeds choke the unused path........Emerson
Are you kind?..... Uncle John's Band
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04-27-2013, 08:46 AM
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Rivet Master
1997 34' Limited
Young Harris
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 981
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Wateree-Waterfront sites still available...
Quote:
Originally Posted by sandlapper
September 20-22
Lake Wateree state Park
881 State Park Road
Winnsboro, SC 29180
803. 482.6401
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You can call directly to the park at 803.482.6401 during regular business
hours to make a reservation, or on line through Reserve America. The rates
are $18-$22+/-.
...
Great park, great people, great time.
John
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Thanks again John for the coordination and information!
I just called and although I didn't realize it was Saturday, she took my reservation anyway. I've booked site 51, a pull-through and my plan is to arrive Friday and leave Sunday. She said they still have a couple of spectacular water-front sites as of this morning.
I am hoping/expecting to get the necessary days off from work, although I cannot request more than 90 days in advance.
There doesn't appear to be any pavilion or other covered area, so I presume that we will, like at Alumilina, use picnic tables and such in the open. If the weather looks rainy, I hope people can come through with canopies again.
We are looking forward to this rally, and also hope to get some other shake-downs (in our new-to-us '97 34') done before that.
John, I hope there's no truth that squirrels are over-running the trees there, and we're going to help thin out the population? (tastes like what?)
Phil
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04-27-2013, 09:50 AM
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Site Team
2007 30' Classic S/O
Somewhere
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John,
We're booked on the lake.
One suggestion, consider making this a new thread announcement about this event.
Time to hook up yet?
Gary
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04-28-2013, 04:50 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1964 26' Overlander
Mt. Holly
, North Carolina
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 59
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We are booked, Greed took it's toll though. Site 7 on the water, I couldn't pass it up
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04-28-2013, 06:25 PM
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Rivet Master
Commercial Member
1993 34' Excella
York
, South Carolina
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 3,417
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Good for you
Quote:
Originally Posted by Towjob1975
We are booked, Greed took it's toll though. Site 7 on the water, I couldn't pass it up
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Somebody's gotta have it, may as well be you guys.
We have been camping at Wateree for 25 years, only had a waterfront site once. Got lucky that time, a cancellation.
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WBCCI #268 Palmetto State Airstream Club 22
Region 3 Past President....come with us, you will like it.
Go often to the house of a friend, for weeds choke the unused path........Emerson
Are you kind?..... Uncle John's Band
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04-28-2013, 07:47 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2015 28' Flying Cloud
Ladson
, South Carolina
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 231
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we will be calling and booking tomorrow - wouldn't want to miss it. What site are you on John?
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Kathy Narowski
#2555
SC Coastal Unit
TAC-SC5
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04-28-2013, 09:53 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 25' Safari FB SE
2000 30' Excella
1999 30' Excella 1000
Low Country
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Posts: 820
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Couldn't be there last time, looking forward to this. Site 23, booked, on the water. One more water site left.
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04-29-2013, 01:26 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2015 28' Flying Cloud
Ladson
, South Carolina
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We're in - site 50, arriving the 19th
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Kathy Narowski
#2555
SC Coastal Unit
TAC-SC5
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04-29-2013, 06:51 PM
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Rivet Master
Commercial Member
1993 34' Excella
York
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Kathy, we will be nearly neighbors. We are in 54. There is a nice , large open area there beside you that will be good for the gathering point.
We will come in on the 19th also. I am so pumped, it is a great park and should make for a super rally.
And yes, there is an abundance of squirrels down there, makes for a great stew. Takes 4 squirrels to equal 1 possum.
John
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John
WBCCI #268 Palmetto State Airstream Club 22
Region 3 Past President....come with us, you will like it.
Go often to the house of a friend, for weeds choke the unused path........Emerson
Are you kind?..... Uncle John's Band
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04-29-2013, 06:53 PM
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Rivet Master
Commercial Member
1993 34' Excella
York
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Tastes just like possum.....errr.... I mean chicken.
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John
WBCCI #268 Palmetto State Airstream Club 22
Region 3 Past President....come with us, you will like it.
Go often to the house of a friend, for weeds choke the unused path........Emerson
Are you kind?..... Uncle John's Band
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04-29-2013, 07:04 PM
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Rivet Master
1978 29' Ambassador
1974 25' Tradewind
1974 27' Overlander
Indiana
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John glad to hear there will be a rally this fall. This time we'll come in the AS and stay awhile. Is there a link to the campground showing the individual sites? Only thing I could find was a general map with no sites...Also, how's the fishing down South? Can we bring our own kayak's. Thanks!
Bob
Indiana, PA
TAC PA-5
WBCCI 4871
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04-30-2013, 05:16 AM
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Rivet Master
Commercial Member
1993 34' Excella
York
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Bob, glad you are coming. Late September is a great time down our way. It is usually still warm so water sports are a good thing. The park has excellent water access and some great back water type paddling, so by all means, bring your kayaks. They have a paved boat launch and tackle shop/store/office on the big water, and easy launching from some sites and also easy access to the back waters. Fishing should be excellant also.
For lack of a better way, I google Lake Wateree State Park. On their website they have a map of the campground and a picture of each site, with a description. They are all great sites, and only a short, enjoyable walk from farthest points.
You will like it, come stay a while.
John
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John
WBCCI #268 Palmetto State Airstream Club 22
Region 3 Past President....come with us, you will like it.
Go often to the house of a friend, for weeds choke the unused path........Emerson
Are you kind?..... Uncle John's Band
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04-30-2013, 06:18 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 25' Safari FB SE
2000 30' Excella
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Low Country
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HI John,
Don found 4 squirrels in the SUV this past wknd at Region 3. We should have kept and froze them for this gathering in the fall. neighbor is always after the squirrels and coons. I wll have him keep them for additional flavor in the stew unless they are spoken for. There is a high demand for coons around here.
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04-30-2013, 11:05 AM
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Rivet Master
Commercial Member
1993 34' Excella
York
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They sure can be pesky. The ones at Wateree are nice and fat, dining on all the scraps thrown out by the campers. And since no one can hunt them, they have gotten real bold, and greedy.
BTW, #23 is the best site in the park (imho). Lucky you.
John
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John
WBCCI #268 Palmetto State Airstream Club 22
Region 3 Past President....come with us, you will like it.
Go often to the house of a friend, for weeds choke the unused path........Emerson
Are you kind?..... Uncle John's Band
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05-04-2013, 09:18 AM
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"Sassyfras"
1994 30' Excella
Winston-Salem
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 84
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No sites left anywhere with water hook ups.
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05-04-2013, 10:53 AM
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"Sassyfras"
1994 30' Excella
Winston-Salem
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Join Date: Mar 2011
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Power only spaces are all that are left :-/
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05-04-2013, 01:34 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2010 25' FB Flying Cloud
Rising Fawn
, Georgia
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 187
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Booked
We're bound and determined to make one of your fine rallies, John. We booked site 56 (right beside you it seems). It'll make it easier to walk back to the trailer after sippin.
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TAC #G-15
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05-04-2013, 05:06 PM
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Rivet Master
Commercial Member
1993 34' Excella
York
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Absolutely great Stan. I will get some extra special single malt. Heck, maybe several extra specials!!! We will be just a few steps away.
It will be super dooper to have you and Lynn join us. Red carpet all the way.
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John
WBCCI #268 Palmetto State Airstream Club 22
Region 3 Past President....come with us, you will like it.
Go often to the house of a friend, for weeds choke the unused path........Emerson
Are you kind?..... Uncle John's Band
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05-04-2013, 05:13 PM
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Rivet Master
Commercial Member
1993 34' Excella
York
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Oledawg, are you sure you are looking at Wateree SP, all sites have water/power?? Let me know if you need any more info.
John
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John
WBCCI #268 Palmetto State Airstream Club 22
Region 3 Past President....come with us, you will like it.
Go often to the house of a friend, for weeds choke the unused path........Emerson
Are you kind?..... Uncle John's Band
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05-04-2013, 06:19 PM
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"Sassyfras"
1994 30' Excella
Winston-Salem
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 84
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OK, legend and descriptions don't match, but looks like site 59 will work for me. Will book it.
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