Alumalina the 2015 Spring Edition

[Lily&Me]

Thank you, donh1.

I recall someone telling us we needed to go thru Johnson City, which we did.....might have been you.

Hope you can all make it in the Spring.


Maggie

[sunnygirl]

Originally Posted by TinCloud

Hi Paula,
We will be first time attendees at Alumalina in March too, looking forward to meeting you! We've had the Aluminitus disease for years and finally got properly healed in April with our first one!

Welcome to Airstreaming. It is nice to see we are neighbors. We live in Pfafftown. I am sure you are going to love your new trailer and the Airstreaming experience. Alumalina is great rally and is a wonderful way to meet many nice folks. We look forward to seeing you in March.

Susan

[Silver Fern]

John, NO NO NO NO - we have not got used to missing any of the 4 feet that we've lost in our 'downsizing'! However, we love the newness, the wider layout and the brightness of the new rig. We have an alert with the campground in case there is a cancellation. I hear what you're saying about watching the thread here and going through you/will keep all that in mind if a spot opens up. Thanks for putting us on the waitlist. If not this year, we'll try next year - and we'll try to remember to start checking for the announcement for this rally sooner in the year!!

[overlander63]

Originally Posted by donh1

Great memory John, we did meet at Highland Haven, also met Terry,Paula and Doug and Maggy (regret your loss Maggie, enjoyed talking with Doug) Hope to see you in the spring.

Aren't you the one with the PVC "grey tank"?

[donh1]

Terry The answer is yes

[sandlapper]

Waiting list
Ronnie B---Architect of the almost famous possum bog.

Silver Fern---Carl and Nancy, Alumalina alumni from the very first gathering.

donh1---Don and Karen, Johnson City, Tenn (met you at a rally at Highland Haven a few years back)

Charlotte---vintage kin

[sandlapper]

welcome back John and Linda to site 59.

Anyone else out there holding back on us??

John

[NCMEDIC]

Hi, guys! We're wannabees, coming down from Lincolnton, NC. I realize that the park is full, but are there any decent boondocking or Wallydocking places reasonably close that would accommodate a 36ft fifth wheel?? I'd love to have the opportunity to meet some folks and gain some wisdom before we "take the plunge" into the Airstream world. Worst case, we'll drive down for the day and return back that evening.

[Foiled Again]

Originally Posted by northmeck025

Hi, guys! We're wannabees, coming down from Lincolnton, NC. I realize that the park is full, but are there any decent boondocking or Wallydocking places reasonably close that would accommodate a 36ft fifth wheel?? I'd love to have the opportunity to meet some folks and gain some wisdom before we "take the plunge" into the Airstream world. Worst case, we'll drive down for the day and return back that evening.

I did a Google Search for campgrounds nearby. There are several:

Campgrounds Recreational Vehicle Parks in Winnsboro, South Carolina with Reviews & Ratings - YP.com

[NCMEDIC]

Thanks very much! Hope to see y'all there and learn a bunch!

[sandlapper]

Hey northmeck, hope it will work out for you guys to join us. Paula did some homework on area CG's, and we will put you on the waiting list too. Keep an eye on the thread and the Park website.

We are expecting 50+ rigs, so a bonanza for Airstream sightings.

BTW, I am just down 321 from you in York.

John

[sandlapper]

Waiting list
Ronnie B---Architect of the almost famous possum bog.

Silver Fern---Carl and Nancy, Alumalina alumni from the very first gathering.

donh1---Don and Karen, Johnson City, Tenn (met you at a rally at Highland Haven a few years back)

Charlotte---vintage kin

northmeck025---almost ready to take the plunge

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[Florida 55]

John and Linda now on site 59. It appears we have exactly 50 signed up although we hope some of the black trailers will fess up and let us convert them to silver.

Everyone please take a look at the list and advise if there are corrections. If I don't have your AirForums name, or there are other corrections, please respond to this thread or send me a PM. Also please register with the rally on the RSVP page if you haven't done so already.

Alumalina Spring 2015 Campground Map

Below is a link to the rally registration page (RSVP). This is for the rally itself, not campground reservations. To register for the rally, cancel your rally reservation, or change your information click on the link, scroll to the bottom of the page, and input the information.

Alumalina Spring 2015 Reservations (RSVP)

Attendees & sites:

03 Mtnlvrs - Larry & Paula
04 ASmojo721- Rusty & Sidney
06 Bam B - Nancy
07 Towjob1975 - Darrel & Lisa
08 bradnsheree - Brad & Sheree
09 Jaywaltz - Cathie & Jay
10 Beetlebob - Bob & Page
14 Lily&Me - Maggie & Lily
15 MandJ Mike & Joan
16 SeeMore - Dave & Susan
17 justretired - Greg & Bonnie
19 ?? from New England Unit
21 ?? from New England Unit
22 JaniceF - Janice
23 Florida 55 - Chuck & Susan
24 BeachHouse - Mark & Kerry
26 twobikes - Patty & Al
27 SpecEdBambi - Scott & Pam
28 SilverSky - Elly
29 Seven Brook - Beth & Jimmy
30 Silverbee - Deborah & Tom
31 Delta Queen - Ed & Bonnie
32 Gregg H - Gregg & Cynthia
33 tubewannabee - Keith & Susanne
34 cbmcinvale - Craig & Brenda
35 GCinSC2 - Gary & Lina
36 AirHeadsRus - Joe & Annette
37 Nilesrob- Brad & Karen
38 Pmgill - Julie and Pete
40 mbmbstreamer - Matt & Beth
41 BAB - Barry
42 Phil and/or Sue - Phil, Sue, Cheryl
43 SoftTouch - Geren & Blanche
44 SCTinman - Ken & Barbara
46 Georgi14 - Kim
50 Sandlapper - John & Susan
53 Terryandann - Terry & Annie
54 Safari Streamer - Kathy & Bill
55 Big Hooter - John & Anne
59 John & Linda
60 Captain Hank - Henry & Melinda
61 glcmranger - Sue
63 SilverEagle6 - Jeanne & John
64 jm2 - Gabrielle & Joseph
65 Foiled Again - Paula
66 tinbender - Pam
67 Pete stresin - Pete & Jill
69 Msmoto - Tommie
70 TinCloud - Bruce & Marcia
71 StreamNmemee - Bill & Shelly

[Big Hooter]

Sandlapper,

WOW looks like the Alumalina Spring 2015 is running WIDE OPEN with a full house! What FUN!!!!!

Quick update- We just bought a 1991 Excella, 25 ft a few days ago. The Mrs. wanted a larger nest as our home base when we start visiting some different forest around the country in 2015.

Up off the Blue Ridge Parkway this morning it is 14 degrees, I had to get into the sun quick this morning to warm up. But don't be concerned, the Wilkes County creek water did not freeze last night.

John, I knew it was cold this morning when I saw a beagle with a set of jumper cables trying to jump start a rabbit. Now that is COLD.

See ya soon.

John

WBCCI # 21189

[Captain Hank]

Chuck,
It still seems like a lot of black trailers on the map. Maybe some will turn silver soon. Hopefully some will cancel before the event and we will fill the park with silver.

Do you know if the park keeps a waiting list?

[Seven Brook]

Originally Posted by Big Hooter

Sandlapper,

WOW looks like the Alumalina Spring 2015 is running WIDE OPEN with a full house! What FUN!!!!!

Quick update- We just bought a 1991 Excella, 25 ft a few days ago. The Mrs. wanted a larger nest as our home base when we start visiting some different forest around the country in 2015.

Up off the Blue Ridge Parkway this morning it is 14 degrees, I had to get into the sun quick this morning to warm up. But don't be concerned, the Wilkes County creek water did not freeze last night.

John, I knew it was cold this morning when I saw a beagle with a set of jumper cables trying to jump start a rabbit. Now that is COLD.

See ya soon.

John

WBCCI # 21189

14 degrees! Brrrrr! We have a 1995 Excella 25ft and love it! Just the right size for 2! Just got back from the beach in ours and I thought it was cold but nothin like the Parkway! Stay warm! Beth

[Seven Brook]

Originally Posted by northmeck025

Hi, guys! We're wannabees, coming down from Lincolnton, NC. I realize that the park is full, but are there any decent boondocking or Wallydocking places reasonably close that would accommodate a 36ft fifth wheel?? I'd love to have the opportunity to meet some folks and gain some wisdom before we "take the plunge" into the Airstream world. Worst case, we'll drive down for the day and return back that evening.

I hope it works out for you "wannabees" to come to the Spring Alumalina! You will definitely meet some of the finest and most knowledgeable AS folks! We have a great time together! Hope to see and meet you in March! Beth

[Seven Brook]

Originally Posted by Seven Brook

14 degrees! Brrrrr! We have a 1995 Excella 25ft and love it! Just the right size for 2! Just got back from the beach in ours and I thought it was cold but nothin like the Parkway! Stay warm! Beth

By the way, I would love to know what type of heater you use, other than your furnace. Thanks! Beth

[Florida 55]

Originally Posted by Big Hooter

Sandlapper,

WOW looks like the Alumalina Spring 2015 is running WIDE OPEN with a full house! What FUN!!!!!

Quick update- We just bought a 1991 Excella, 25 ft a few days ago. The Mrs. wanted a larger nest as our home base when we start visiting some different forest around the country in 2015.

Up off the Blue Ridge Parkway this morning it is 14 degrees, I had to get into the sun quick this morning to warm up. But don't be concerned, the Wilkes County creek water did not freeze last night.

John, I knew it was cold this morning when I saw a beagle with a set of jumper cables trying to jump start a rabbit. Now that is COLD.

See ya soon.

John

WBCCI # 21189

John,

Congratulations on the new Excella! You'll definitely enjoy the extra room when you venture out for a month or two at a time. 25' is still short enough to work for most state and national park campgrounds. Even with our 27' only twice have we changed sites (one state park, one national park) because we were too big.

[Florida 55]

Originally Posted by Captain Hank

Chuck,
It still seems like a lot of black trailers on the map. Maybe some will turn silver soon. Hopefully some will cancel before the event and we will fill the park with silver.

Do you know if the park keeps a waiting list?

Henry,

I don't think the park keeps a wait list. At previous Alumalina gatherings at Lake Wateree I seem to recall that everyone who wanted to come was able to get in by taking advantage of cancellations. Susan and I had to cancel for the Spring 2014 Alumalina and we transferred our site to another rally attendee directly (outside the reservation system).

I encourage those people waiting for a site to check the Wateree reservations website every few days and keep watching this thread. If anyone already has a reservation, and has to cancel, please let us know on this thread so someone on the wait list can connect directly with you and arrange to transfer the site.