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01-02-2007, 07:15 PM
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Rivet Master
Commercial Member
2000 25' Excella
Kingston
, Tennessee
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 905
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Can anyone start a Rally?
I would like to have one in the Pigeon Forge/Gatlingburg area if possible in the spring or early summer.
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01-02-2007, 07:17 PM
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Rivet Master
2003 22' International CCD
Kiln
, Mississippi
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 2,779
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Got my interest
Sounds like you just did. Need a campground location and dates - we're in if it matches up with my travel schedule. More details please......
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01-02-2007, 07:17 PM
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Aluminut
2004 25' Safari
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, Illinois
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 10,477
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Why not...lots do and that's how it gets started.
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01-02-2007, 07:22 PM
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Site Team
2002 25' Safari
Dewey
, Arizona
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 15,606
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If you build it, they will come.
I kicked the idea around the forums about a rally this winter in AZ. I got a few replies, but did not feel that we would get a good turn out. Someone sent me a reply and said to pick a date and a location and see what happens. We currently have 30 folks signed up for next month's 4CU rally.
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Richard
Wally Byam Airstream Club 7513
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01-02-2007, 07:28 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 26' Overlander
Woodstock
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 8,525
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I have helped arrange about 8 of these Rallies . We have had small attendance of 8-10 Airstreams, and also larger attendance of up to 35. The main thing, is we have always had fun! No matter how many were there, we shared food, music, airstreaming stories and info, and friendship.
You can get as simple or as elaborate as you are comfortable with, but most want a minimal amaount of pomp and circumstance...and little pre- arranged agenda...just keep it simple and light and everyone will enjoy themselves.
Your area is accessible to us as well, and we are having a Spring Rally in N Georgia-- at Lake Chatuge,, April 20- weekend. See the info later this week. Come on down and check one out for yourselves!
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01-02-2007, 07:31 PM
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Rivets?
1992 29' Excella
2010 22' Interstate
Van By The River
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 2,361
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We May Be Interested
Danielle and I are planning our vacation dates for the next few months - we may be able to attend depending on the dates. That area can be very crowded depending on time of year. I'm in favor of an "off-season" period if that helps narrow the possible dates. Just my .02 (from a guy who may or may not attend)
I think there is a rally in Hiawassee, GA planned for April (see above post) although it has not been put on the rally calendar yet. Keep that in mind too.
Lucius
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Lucius and Danielle
1992 29' Excella Classic / 2010 Interstate
2005 Chevrolet Suburban K2500 8.1L
2018 GMC Sierra K1500 SLT, 6.2L, Max Trailering
Got a cooped-up feeling, gotta get out of town, got those Airstream campin' blues...
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01-02-2007, 07:38 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1977 25' Caravanner
Jeffersonville
, Kentucky
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 490
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I could very well be interested , Gotta love the Smokies !!!! If you get a local map and use the back roads to avoid the heavy tourist traffic it not too bad .
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01-02-2007, 07:40 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1977 25' Caravanner
Jeffersonville
, Kentucky
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 490
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We always stop there before the Bristol Race for a few days,
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01-02-2007, 09:13 PM
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Rivet Master
1960 22' Safari
in the wilderness
, The great Mojave Desert
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 4,077
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Rally 101
Pick a date.
Pick a place. Try for a place where everyone pays for themselves.
Bingo! you got a Rally.
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I'd rather be boon docking in the desert.
WBCCI 3344 FCU
AIR# 13896
CA 4
Yes, we have courtesy parking for you. About an hour North of Los Angeles.
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01-02-2007, 09:15 PM
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Moderator
2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
2012 23' FB Flying Cloud
2005 25' Safari
Santa Rosa Beach
, Florida
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 13,153
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Let's hear the details.
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WBCCI #3628 -- AIR #14872 -- TAC #FL-7
2015 FC 25' FB (Lucy) with ProPride
2020 Silverado 2500 (Vivian)
2023 Rivian R1T (Opal)
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01-03-2007, 03:01 AM
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Rivet Master
Vintage Kin Owner
Vintage Kin Owner
Vintage Kin Owner
Currently Looking...
Greeeneville
, Tennessee
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 1,301
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Great Idea !!
John and Tammy, I Love this area
I am not trying to "hijack" your idea, but just to give you some info.
I hosted a campout at Smoky Mountain Campground in Kodak, TN a few years back. It is located right off I-81, exit 407, highway 66. This was very convenient to the interstate. Trips to Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, and Gatlinburg were less hectic without the trailer in tow, and we did some carpooling as well.
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01-03-2007, 07:23 AM
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Rivet Master
Commercial Member
2000 25' Excella
Kingston
, Tennessee
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 905
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Thanks for all the replies. I wil get busy gathering info!
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01-03-2007, 08:57 AM
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Always Airstreaming!
2005 22' Safari
1960 24' Tradewind
Anytown
, Connecticut
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 3,115
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Silver Threads
I would like to have one in the Pigeon Forge/Gatlingburg area if possible in the spring or early summer.
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Greetings and Happy New Year!
Are you thinking of a WBCCI Rally or just a fun get-together Rally?
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Sandi Gould
NEU New England Unit
Airstream Life Magazine
Proud Member of WBCCI
WBCCI #3411
AIR #17099
2009 Silverado 2500HD
2004 22' Safari
1960 24' Tradewind
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01-03-2007, 10:14 AM
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Pet Sitter Extraordinaire
1989 33' Land Yacht
Chattanooga
, Tennessee
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 1,044
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I would love to rally in the Pigeon Forge area. Spring would be a great time!
Please pick a date other than April 20-22 (North Georgia Rally), May 3-7 (Bluegrass Festival in Chatt Town) and May 19-20 (graduation and I'm in charge).
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01-03-2007, 10:23 AM
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Rivet Master
2001 34' Limited S/O
Moyock
, North Carolina
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,010
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Try to find a place that doesn't require upfront money for reservation of sites, this is getting more and more difficult to do. Many make you confirm reservations 30 days in advance. Its fun to see each other at these rallys. Looking forward to seeing folks at the rally in Perry, Georgia on the 15th of January.
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WBCCI # 348
Past Region 3 President
Past President Tidewater Unit 111
Rick Bell in "Silverbell"
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01-03-2007, 11:16 AM
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Rivet Master
Commercial Member
2000 25' Excella
Kingston
, Tennessee
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 905
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I was thinking a fun get together rally. im not a member of the WBCCI, yet anyways. I was looking at the rally calendar and the only dates in may are the 10th - 13th or the end of the month, or we can try for june. soon as we pick a time, i will call the campgrounds and see what i can do. maybe if we get enough, they will give us a discount???? won't hurt to try!
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01-03-2007, 01:26 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1973 23' Safari
Maryville
, Tennessee
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 167
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I have heard that there is also a nice one right off the parkway. Riverbend maybe? Not sure though. I will do some checking as well as I am located half an hour from there.....Sounds like a great idea for Spring...
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01-03-2007, 04:26 PM
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Rivet Master
2001 34' Limited S/O
Moyock
, North Carolina
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,010
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Many campgrounds will give between a 10% to 25% discount depending on how much you are willing to help them. The one we use in Virginia Beach gives us a 25% but then we do all the work. Best of luck
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Keep the shiny side up.
WBCCI # 348
Past Region 3 President
Past President Tidewater Unit 111
Rick Bell in "Silverbell"
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01-03-2007, 04:46 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1979 31' Sovereign
Baton Rouge
, Louisiana
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 72
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Hey Guys,
I posted the other day and asked for help ID'ing a campground outside of Cherokee. From the number or responses I got many people go to the area or have been there. We are going probably the first week in July or the last week in June of this coming summer and staying 6 nights. I don't have the park picked yet, but I was wondering if there would be any interest in more folks attending even if just for a few nights. It would be great to see more silver in the park than just me!! It'll be the maiden cruise for my Sovereign 31' after it's restoration so it's special to me. Post and let me know and let's see what we can do... What would you call it? The Great Smoky Mountain Rally?
-Don and Jennifer
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