Alumalina 2014

[Skatiero]

Beach house, you guys are welcome to crash in our bunkhouse!

[Roadrunner]

Well it looks like Santa knew what was on my list…no, not a football. Now I'm anxious to try it out before March. Life is Good! Seasons Greetings!

Bob Leopold
Indiana, PA

TAC PA-5
WBCCI 4871

[mbmbstreamer]

Awesome! Guess we need a taste test!

[sandlapper]

........Christmas, that is. It was very good at our house and we hope it was at yours. We are blessed in many ways.

Time now to focus on March and Alumalina. We are working on a number of things and will firm up in the next few weeks. The food, the schedule, seminars, overflow parking, things we have and things we will need.

It is exciting to see such a large and enthusiastic crowd in only 3 years time.

Stay tuned............

John

[GCinSC2]

John,

The tree is still up, haven't hit Wally World for returns day ain't gonna either. Might go to M.B. and hit the Coleman and Lodge stores this week. Ain't even thought about new years yet or tried out my new Weber Q120 mini super grill yet. This one is the traveler size, got a Q200 on the back deck. I see we got at least one new DO under a tree already posted, got folks looking for guest spots and we're supposed to start working on March. Heck I hope to have 16"s by then.

Its good to be having fun.

Gary

[moparjohn]

3 months from today I leave heading to the possum roundup, Alumalina! I can't wait, it is already starting to feel like I'm meeting old friends for the first time. john

[musicmaster]

Hey Guys,
Been trying to get a spot for my Sovereign for over a month now. If you know of any openings, please let me know.
Thanks,
David

[sandlapper]

Yep, 3 short months from today we head that way ourselves. In fact, we are headed there tomorrow for a weekend, I will check on the possibility of overflow parking. I know they have a big parking lot right beside the CG, not sure if they allow overnite in it. We shall see.

I also know they have 72 sites but only have 69 available. Most parks always hold a couple of sites open in case they have a reservation screw up. It is also worth a look.

I'll do my best to sweet talk the nice lady at the desk.

Just in case, you folks needing a site either sign up for the cancellation notice or keep a good eye on the Park's web site for a cancellation. It happens.

July 4th this past July, we decided last moment to look for a site down there for the weekend, knowing darn well it would be slammed. Low and behold, a couple days before the 4th, a waterfront site became available. Best site in the whole dang place. Of course we snagged it, had a blast. So, don't give up, keep checking.

John

[BAB]

It's pretty scary to know Darrel spotted me on I-85 headed to my son's house in Charlotte for Christmas. And, yes, I did have the Rhoda and Nola with me, and they enjoyed the short trip from Greensboro. Again, SilverLeaf serves as home away from home when the "in-laws" are visiting him and guest rooms get scarce. I won't even begin to extoll the virtue of a quiet place to sleep the night Santa's showing up. And, even though it got down to around 24 degrees, WE were warm and cozy. I really don't mind doing the "winterize-dewinterize" dance. Oh, AND I baked biscuits for the NC Ham-Biscuit tradition. March can't come soon enough for what promises to be the BIGGEST Alumalina ever!

[sandlapper]

Hey Barry, no doubt about it, Airstreams draw attention, ESPECIALLY from fellow streamers. Ya just can't slipp'em under the radar.

Maybe we can persuade the State to add about 25 more sites to Wateree.

John

[Lily&Me]

And, the sesame bread version was as delicious as the others.

Crunchy, chewy crust with light and lovely interior. Sliced beautifully in the oval, new-normal shape.

We will have about 6 variations, tested and true, ready to go, and I will post the basic recipe and ingredients a week or so before the rally.

We head south in about two weeks. Next pics will be from baking these loaves in the DO with charcoal.

So fun!


Maggie

[GreggH]

Just snagged site 61 so we'll be attending for the first time. Have been checking for a while so was surprised when the campground map came up showing one site available. Works out great though as we will be on the way to Edisto for our spring visit. Looking forward to the event and meeting ya'll
GreggH

[ALANSD]

weird as we are on the "list" to be notified of an opening from the campground res people. SO much for that list.

[Phil and/or Sue]

Originally Posted by ALANSD

weird as we are on the "list" to be notified of an opening from the campground res people. SO much for that list.

Alan, I must have called them right after you did. I asked how the "stand by" list works. The ranger at the park indicated that Reserve America sends a blast email to all the people on the list for the time frame that becomes free. It's first come-first served then. I would have hoped for 1st right of refusal instead by request submission-date, but nope.

He also indicated that the only open site is 48, designated handicapped only.

Still hoping that openings will show up (cancellations do happen) so that you and possibly other lurkers may have the opportunity to see how fine is 'Carolina.

Phil

PS, Alan someday you should plan to attend the CanOpener.

PSS, I do not appreciate autocorrect...I spend more time fixing what it thinks I want...

[ALANSD]

CanOpener comes right after our two week winter break, so we can't take the time off.
Also its over 6 hours drive time. For a weekend...doesn't make a lot of sense for me.

[GreggH]

We too were on Reserve America's "alternative notification" list for the rally dates and never received a notification. After Alan posted I did some research and found that the blanket notifications are sent out overnight after an opening happens so if someone cancels in the morning a notification does not go out until that "overnight". As already posted, anyone requesting the same type site and dates should receive a notification. We've never used the alternative notification feature before and weren't sure how it worked so I still occasionally checked through RA. While on the computer the other evening, I happened to check the park's site on Reserve America and there was the open site, thus the lucky day. If anyone else is interested in a site keep in mind the alternative notification is not immediate and cancellations could be available at any time.
Hope this helps.
GreggH and CynthiaH

[sandlapper]

It is best to go directly to the Lake Wateree web site to check for sites. Plug in the dates, if there is an opening it will show up. Reservations via internet are done thru RA, best to call the park office if you can during regular hours. They have limited office hours during winter.

803.482.6401 Lake Wateree State Park office.

We spent 2 nites there this past weekend. I inquired about overflow parking. Nope, the State doesn't allow it. Checked out the "campground" about a mile up the road....definately no.

Best bet, KEEP CHECKING, everyday, sites usually come open.

GreggH, glad to have you join us. We'll get you on the map.

John

[Florida 55]

It felt good to turn that black trailer in site 61 to a silver one. Welcome GreggH. Map update link below.

Happy New Year everyone!

Alumalina 2014 Map

[sandlapper]

3 - Delta Queen
5 - mtnluvrs
8- stellaluma
10 - TowJob1975
11 - Captain Hank
14 - Twobikes
15 - jm2
16- Wendy and David
17 - Doug and Maggie
18 - justretired
20 - Firedog1
21 - BAB
22 - GCinSC2
23 - StreamNtyme
24- Chillpoints
25 - Nilesrob
26 - SeeMore
28- Charlotte
29 - sctinman
30- Skatiero
32 - Florida55
33 - Landyatch79
34- Eddie and Kathy
35- Airstreemer
36 - mcdowellc
37- mbmbstreamer
38- Jane and Steve
39- egrbeav
40- Lucky Ducks
43 - tubewannabe
44- moparjohn
45- 3Dog Nite
47- heslihotel
50 - Sandlapper
51 - Phil,Sue, Cheryl
52 - RobandJan
53 - TerryandAnn
54 - SafariStreamer
55 - John and Linda
56 - Ronnie B
57 - Big Hooter
58 - Arrowstream
59 - RoadRunner
60 - Air2
61- GreggH
62 - Tinbender
63- bamurfree
64- Renee and Shack
65- easyrider
66- jsaperkins
71 - StreamNmemee


Welcome GreggH, glad to have Tennessee here with us.

[beetlebob]

OK Sandlaper How big are the spaces???We would like to come even though we do not have our AS yet. If all goes good we will have the truck and can sleep in it and use the restrooms at the camp ground. Will anyone be able to let us park out M2/106 in there site. It will have a short wheel base and look like a service truck so might blend in as someone fixing someones AS. Would like to stay Friday and Saturday.