Canopener 2013 January 4-6

[Roadtoaster]

Originally Posted by AirHeadsRus

How about a sip or two of the good whiskey New Years Eve?
Joe

Multiple flavors will be making the trip. I can set aside a sip or two for yah!

[AirHeadsRus]

Originally Posted by Roadtoaster

Multiple flavors will be making the trip. I can set aside a sip or two for yah!

Sweet! Almost time!

[Roadtoaster]

In keeping with the Canopener mandate of all fun and no rules, someone decided to host a Cornhole tournament this year (some of the players are really serious with side bets in the hundreds of dollars ). To make sure we all have fun watching such an intense sport, Margaritaville will open around noon on Friday at site 154 and will remain open until we run out of liquid refreshment or the rangers shut us down. Margaritaville is nothing like that joint at site 118, which everyone frequents after 10:00 Saturday morning. We don't have napkins, snacks, umbrellas for our drinks or fancy glasses. We do have fair margaritas, maybe some lime and salt and a dancing muskrat. Does it get any better?

[megandrudy]

Breakfast w/Ranger and Volunteers
Saturday - 9:00 AM in Clubhouse
Limited to 80 attendees

Copy & paste w/your info
Forum name & number of attendees:

StreamNtyme - 2
F450Harley - 2
Janie Q - 2
retronotold - 2
AWCHIEF - 1
Jupitorj - 2
Howie & Braith - 2
Halimer - 2
Someday'59 - 5
Sky - 2
frank mcfee - 2
Woodja - 2
Gilbert & Brenda - 2
Tom and Robin - 2
Fluffin - Mike and Myra - 2
Sunnygirl and Florida 55 - Chuck and Susan - 2
TheRivets - 2
jm2 - 2
Wooden Rivet - 2
Alphonse - Al and Vickie -2
Dieseleagle - Brad and Alice - 2
Lotsik - Pam & Chuck - 2
Captain Hank- Henry & Melinda - 2
Mcdowellc - 4
Mgriffrus - Matt, Stephanie, Justin and Meghan - 4
beaubill57 - 2
Rum Runner - 1 (Jose)
tkasten - 2
megandrudy -David, Debbie, Jenna-Leigh & Kaitlyn- 4
Levon - 2
maybe later - Barbara & Walter- 2
Softtouch - Blanche & Geren - 2
Total - 71

[megandrudy]

Just a quick housekeeping PS.....please note that I have added another name to our group as well as to the ranger breakfast. Our 15 year old is bringing her friend Kaitlyn. The two of them will rarely been seen or heard since all they do is listen to music on their ipods and text other friends while they "hang out" with each other. You might actually catch a glimpse of them, once in a while, on their bikes.......we do bring them just in case they decide to venture out into the real world. (They really are good kids, good students and actually play sports......)

[tkasten]

All this talk of wine tasting, Margaritaville, etc. is getting me excited. Going to hit the road in two days and can hardly wait. The temp was only 7 this morning and that's cold by any standards.

[Janie Q]

Good morning,

A call out went out 2 weeks ago asking if someone would do coffee Sunday am. I replied but haven't heard a nay or yea yet.
Or - I've missed the post.
Jane
Christmas decorations have been removed from our airstream and getting ready for a fun trip! Can't wait!

[Luckyducks]

Originally Posted by Janie Q

Good morning,

A call out went out 2 weeks ago asking if someone would do coffee Sunday am. I replied but haven't heard a nay or yea yet.
Or - I've missed the post.
Jane
Christmas decorations have been removed from our airstream and getting ready for a fun trip! Can't wait!

Janie, you got the coffee job! See Chief's post #330 (page 24) for his recipe and other information from the last Canopener. Thanks, Russ

[Luckyducks]

Important Notice!

Due to the record turnout for this Canopener Rally, we don't have enough space in the clubhouse for everyone to sit at a table for the potluck supper. So, the revised plan is to have a "Block Party" on Wild Oak Lane (a paved road) for the potluck supper. Every campsite on this lane has an Airstream and the state park officials gave me the approval to have the block party. In fact, I've talked with the park and this "block party" theme is a popular one for different groups that come to Top Sail. The supper will start at 4pm (so we have an hour or so of daylight).

I have some volunteers bringing the folding type tables and some pop up tent canopies. We would welcome more tables (if we don't have enough people can eat on their laps). I also have extension cords lined up to run from the nearest campsite to the tables. If you have lighting to attach under the tents for the 6-8 food tables, please let me know. I would also ask that people bring lighting for their tables (you know the battery or liquid fuel types). Either way people will need to bring their own chairs. Just bring what you have at 4pm on Saturday.

I will issue a final Schedule of Events in the next day and you will also get a copy of that when you get your badges from Greg (Roadtoaster). Just to remind everyone, when you get your badges from Greg, you will get a bag with a Schedule of Events, a Campground Map, a Cornhole Tournament flyer, a Trailer Decorating Contest ballot, and a "Open House" sign that you display on your trailer indicating you are participating in the open house.

If the weather turns real cold or rainy on that Saturday, we will go to plan "B" for the potluck supper. We will go back to the clubhouse but not use all of the tables. Some people would have to eat on their laps so that everyone would fit. I'm optimistic on the weather, average temperatures are a high of 60 and average low of 37.

With an earlier supper, the tour of the trailers will start at noon instead of 1pm. We will reconvene in the clubhouse at 6:30pm (without using tables) for the door prizes, cornhole tournament winner announcement, trailer decorating contest winner annoucement, and then the entertainment (Pete Sings the Oldies). I'll incorporate these changes into a final Schedule of Events.

PM me if you would be willing to help with the block party or clubhouse set up.

Russ

[jm2]

Breakfast w/Ranger and Volunteers
Saturday - 9:00 AM in Clubhouse
Limited to 80 attendees

Copy & paste w/your info
Forum name & number of attendees:

StreamNtyme - 2
F450Harley - 2
Janie Q - 2
retronotold - 2
AWCHIEF - 1
Jupitorj - 2
Howie & Braith - 2
Halimer - 2
Someday'59 - 5
Sky - 2
frank mcfee - 2
Woodja - 2
Gilbert & Brenda - 2
Tom and Robin - 2
Fluffin - Mike and Myra - 2
Sunnygirl and Florida 55 - Chuck and Susan - 2
TheRivets - 2
Wooden Rivet - 2
Alphonse - Al and Vickie -2
Dieseleagle - Brad and Alice - 2
Lotsik - Pam & Chuck - 2
Captain Hank- Henry & Melinda - 2
Mcdowellc - 4
Mgriffrus - Matt, Stephanie, Justin and Meghan - 4
beaubill57 - 2
Rum Runner - 1 (Jose)
tkasten - 2
megandrudy -David, Debbie, Jenna-Leigh & Kaitlyn- 4
Levon - 2
maybe later - Barbara & Walter- 2
Softtouch - Blanche & Geren - 2

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Total - 69
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[jm2]

we’re disappointed to say that we will not be able to join you next week after all.

our reservation for site 128 is for four nites beginning Thursday, January 3rd and ending Monday morning, January 7th.

if you’re interested in picking this up, send me an email, please?

a Happy and Healthy New Year to all!

travel safely, and have a great time!

[Happycampers]

We are here now visiting with friends from Alabama..beautiful park as always... red flag on the beach today but fun for a walk.. we leave tomorrow

[mbmbstreamer]

The Block Party is a fantastic solution! Glad to hear the park is willing to allow it.

[AirHeadsRus]

The barkeep from that "bloody joint" in site 118 fully expects to be at margaritaville (and fully expects one of the best seats in the joint )!
I'll even bring my own napkin.
luv ya' ........... mean it !
A

p.s. Liquor has always been in the "recipe". It's just a matter of how much of it you can handle!

[HowieE]

I remember the first Can Opener and Steve and I were asking each other who the last several people in the line were. They were not Airstreamers but the food held out and all were happy. Those SOB have no honor when it comes to free food.

Those that have the small 3x3 roll up tables please bring them as they will work for serving tables when lined up. I have 2 and will bring them.

A reminder to please identify your contribution to the pot luck as it will greatly speed up the line and protect those that might have an allergy to consider.

[nilesrob]

We will be bringing 8 or 9 six foot folding tables with us, and will bring our portable fire pit (no, not Thor, we're bringing MiniMe) and some fire wood. If others can bring some shorter (14" - 18") pieces of fire wood, we'll be in good shape. A little fire will take the chill off!

[retronotold]

This will help take the chill off as well. It's my "recipe". I have several aged bottles that I am bringing along - made it two weeks ago...


Safe travels to all,
Marion

[Roadtoaster]

Originally Posted by AirHeadsRus

The barkeep from that "bloody joint" in site 118 fully expects to be at margaritaville (and fully expects one of the best seats in the joint )!
I'll even bring my own napkin.
luv ya' ........... mean it !
A

p.s. Liquor has always been in the "recipe". It's just a matter of how much of it you can handle!

You will definitely have THE best seat, after Pat . I may even provide you with a napkin. Looking forward to seeing you, Joe too, I guess.

[Alphonse]

Saturday Supper PotLuck

Air Egger - Baked Beans
AWCHIEF - Mexican Dip
Bandits - Mac & cheese
Butlers - Grape salad
Dieseleagle - Chili & Cornbread and big package of napkins
Florida 55 & Sunnygirl (Chuck & Susan) - [COLOR=blue !important][COLOR=blue !important]Brunswick[/COLOR][/COLOR] Stew
Fluffin (Mike and Myra) - Pot roast with veggies
Foil-warped - Pierogis
Frank and Reba - Gumbo
Halimer - Broccoli Casserole
Henry & Melinda - Ham
HowieE & Braith - Corn Beef
James Rogers - TBD
Knunut - Cut Up Vegies & Dip
Luckyducks - Sweet and Spicy Meatballs
NilesRob - chili
peppermintp - chicken chili
Pete and Julie - squash casserole
Phil and/or Sue - Cole Slaw
Retronotold - Pasta with Sweet Sausage and Spinach
Silver Otter - Linda's Rice Salad
SoftTouch - Spicy Chicken and Yellow Rice - Dutch Oven style
Someday'59 - bread
StanandLynn - Brunswick Stew
TheRivets - Chicken Dumplings
Tom and Robin - Conecuh Sausage and Bean Soup
StreamNTyme - Brownies
cando - Large Salad
quiltbike - Wild Rice Casserole
Alphonse - Sausage Jambalaya
Sunday Breakfast PotLuck

Air Egger - Cheesy Hash Browns
AWCHIEF - To Be Determined
Bandits - Monkey bread
Butlers - Cheese grits
Dieseleagle - Breakfast Casserole
Florida 55 & Sunnygirl (Chuck & Susan) - Breakfast Bread & Juice
Fluffin (Mike and Myra) - Mike's famous Cheese Grits
Foil-warped - Homemade banana bread
Frank and Reba - Grits casserole
Halimer - Oatmeal
Henry & Melinda - Coffee Cake
HowieE & Braith - Pound Cake
James Rogers - TBD
jupitorj - Quiche cups
Knunut - Fresh Fruit and Orange Juice
Luckyducks - Dutch Oven Hash Browns
peppermintp - smokies
Pete and Julie - breakfast casserole
Phil and/or Sue - Biscuits and pepper/sausage gravy
Retronotold - French Toast, Syrup, Butter
Silver Otter - Breakfast Casserole
SoftTouch - TBD
Someday'59 - sausage
StanandLynn - Scrambled eggs
TheRivets - Apple Cobbler Cake
Tom and Robin - Fruit Tray
StreamNTyme - TBD
cando - Egg Casserole
Alphonse - TBD by the boss

[Roadtoaster]

Originally Posted by megandrudy

Just a quick housekeeping PS.....please note that I have added another name to our group as well as to the ranger breakfast. Our 15 year old is bringing her friend Kaitlyn. The two of them will rarely been seen or heard since all they do is listen to music on their ipods and text other friends while they "hang out" with each other. You might actually catch a glimpse of them, once in a while, on their bikes.......we do bring them just in case they decide to venture out into the real world. (They really are good kids, good students and actually play sports......)

Got it.