Canopener 2014

[Florida 55]

JV & Kay -

This is a great rally for newbies. All of the activities are voluntary, you can participate as much or as little as you desire. You'll meet lots of friendly people. The atmosphere is extremely casual. If you have questions about your trailer you'll find people who are happy to share their knowledge and experience.

When my wife and I bought our Airstream we expected to enjoy camping but had no concept there would be a vibrant social dimension to the lifestyle. Over the past 2 1/2 years of ownership we've met many wonderful people, shared good food and conversation with fellow Airstreamers, and made some strong friendships.

Canopener is one of the best Airstream rallies. Some people travel extremely long distances to attend (it is over 600 miles from our house to the location) and come early or stay late. I strongly encourage you to make a reservation and enjoy Canopener 2014.

[Alumitater]

Just had to share this picture posted on facebook by Cotton Land Title of the Emerald Coast - Florida. Canopeians see what awaits you!

[Valacidor]

First rally, that is if my new axles are installed by then. Shipped Monday, direct to my house so barring another mistake on Dexter's part they should be in soon.
This isn't like a car show where you are going to judge my work-in-progress is it?
Looking forward to meeting so many that have unknowingly helped me get mine to where it is.
Tom J

[FLMarine]

Tom,

Even if it wasn't canopener I don't think most people would judge an Airstream that's a work in process. Most airstreamers can visualize what the end product will be and will ask you all about your work in process. I'm interested in any airstream new, old, or a work in progress.

Based on the canopener I attended two years ago I think most folks will be to blitzed to notice, lol. I know I might be. I'll have lots of beer, my fire pit, and conversation at site 51.

[karenjude]

Thursday Chili and Dessert Potluck
StreamNTyme - Chili
Dblackb (Breezin') - Chili
retronotold - Chili (and Ouzo)
AirHeadsRus - Chili (Big Pot)
Captain Hank - Chili
AWCHIEF - Mike's Chili
az-streamer - Chili
StanandLynn - Chili
Frank and Reba - Cheese plate
Pete and Sandy - Chicken Enchilada Dip
Tom & Robin - Sourdough Bread and Grated Cheese
Lia & Bob - Dessert
Luckyducks - bowls, plates, utensils, and napkins
Jeff & Cindy - Dessert & hot chocolate
Chief Simba - Cornbread muffins with and without jalapenos
Rum Runner - Assorted Spicy Salsas
KAYAKAMPERS - Cornbread Muffins and Brownies
HowieE - Corn Dip and Chips
owenslander - Dessert
SoftTouch (Blanche & Geren) - Dessert
Phil & Doris - Cornbread
Mike28 (Mike & Diane) - Appetizer and Dessert
IggyWalker (Alison and Rhett) - "Chili" soup (kid friendly and saltine crackers
79nTow (Predata & David) - Five Layer Dip and Chips
2Tex4Fun-(Victoria & Joseph)-Deviled eggs
Nilesrob and Karenjude - shredded cheese and fritos


Thanks to all you great cooks for your response to the CHILI needs for Thursday night! I think we have enough chili now. I hope there are still some great cooks out there that will bring some other items like chili fixings, sides, cornbread, or desserts.

Saturday Potluck Dinner
Luckyducks - Sweet and Spicy Meatballs
m.hony - tamales
karenjude and nilesrob - Carrot casserole and a dessert
retronotold - smoked pulled pork
Captain Hank - Ham
StreamNTyme - Italian Ziti and Sausage
az-streamer - bbq pulled pork
Stanandlynn - Caesar Salad
noreen&sal - corn chowder
Frank and Reba - Red Beans and Rice
Pete and Sandy - Pierogies
Tom & Robin - TBD maybe Crock Pot Pork Tenderloin???
Lia & Bob - Creamed Corn
Annette & Joe - Asian Slaw Salad
Ellery & Priscilla - Taco Salad
Jeff & Cindy - Cajun sausage & chicken jambalaya
Rum Runner - Dutch Oven something or roasted veggies
Silver Otter (Greg & Linda) - Fresh Hot Veggie Casserole
AWCHIEF (Michael) - Fruit Cobbler Dessert/sugar free
HowieE - Chicken AuGratin Casserole
owenslander - Casserole and Dessert
SoftTouch (Blanche & Geren) - Dutch Oven Jalapeno/Cheese Bread
Silverflames - Mac and cheese
Phil & Doris - Waldorf Salad
Mike28 (Mike and Diane) - Potato Salad
IggyWalker (Alison and Rhett) - Rice Pilaf
79nTow (Predata and David) - Pulled Pork and Banana Pudding
2Tex4Fun (Victoria & Joseph)-Green salad & french bread

Sunday Potluck Breakfast
Luckyducks - Something sweet
retronotold - Sausage and Egg Casserole
StreamNtyme - Something savory
noreen&sal - 40 cup coffee pot and coffee
Frank and Reba - Orange Muffins
Pete and Sandy - Banana Nut Bread
Tom & Robin - TBD maybe Crock Pot Oatmeal & Apples????
Lia & Bob - Pizza Omelets
Jeff & Cindy - Mimosas
Rum Runner - Dutch Oven Sausage Potato Casserole
Silver Otter (Greg & Linda) - Fresh Cut Fruit Bowl
HowieE - Pound Cake
owenslander - Donut Holes
SoftTouch (Blanche & Geren) - Sausage Gravy & Biscuits
Mike28 (Mike & Diane) - Egg & Cheese Casserole
IggyWalker (Alison and Rhett) - Cheese Grits
79nTow (Predata and David) - Cranberry and Nut Coffee Cake
2Tex4Fun (Victoria & Joseph)-Fruit Juice & cups
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[Chief]

Uh Oh! Time for a new T-shirt.. "My drinking friends have a camping problem" It appears that another great Canopener is about to happen.

[Luckyducks]

Thursday Chili and Dessert Potluck
StreamNTyme - Chili
Dblackb (Breezin') - Chili
retronotold - Chili (and Ouzo)
AirHeadsRus - Chili (Big Pot)
Captain Hank - Chili
AWCHIEF - Mike's Chili
az-streamer - Chili
StanandLynn - Chili
Frank and Reba - Cheese plate
Pete and Sandy - Chicken Enchilada Dip
Tom & Robin - Sourdough Bread and Grated Cheese
Lia & Bob - Dessert
Luckyducks - bowls, plates, utensils, and napkins
Jeff & Cindy - Dessert & hot chocolate
Chief Simba - Cornbread muffins with and without jalapenos
Rum Runner - Assorted Spicy Salsas
KAYAKAMPERS - Cornbread Muffins and Brownies
HowieE - Corn Dip and Chips
owenslander - Dessert
SoftTouch (Blanche & Geren) - Dessert
Phil & Doris - Cornbread
Mike28 (Mike & Diane) - Appetizer and Dessert
IggyWalker (Alison and Rhett) - "Chili" soup (kid friendly and saltine crackers
79nTow (Predata & David) - Five Layer Dip and Chips
2Tex4Fun (Victoria & Joseph) - Deviled eggs
Nilesrob and Karenjude - shredded cheese and fritos
Valacidor (Tom) - Small bags of Fritos and shredded cheddar cheese

Thanks to all you great cooks for your response to the CHILI needs for Thursday night! I think we have enough chili now. I hope there are still some great cooks out there that will bring some other items like chili fixings, sides, cornbread, or desserts.

Saturday Potluck Dinner
Luckyducks - Sweet and Spicy Meatballs
m.hony - tamales
karenjude and nilesrob - Carrot casserole and a dessert
retronotold - smoked pulled pork
Captain Hank - Ham
StreamNTyme - Italian Ziti and Sausage
az-streamer - bbq pulled pork
Stanandlynn - Caesar Salad
noreen&sal - corn chowder
Frank and Reba - Red Beans and Rice
Pete and Sandy - Pierogies
Tom & Robin - TBD maybe Crock Pot Pork Tenderloin???
Lia & Bob - Creamed Corn
Annette & Joe - Asian Slaw Salad
Ellery & Priscilla - Taco Salad
Jeff & Cindy - Cajun sausage & chicken jambalaya
Rum Runner - Dutch Oven something or roasted veggies
Silver Otter (Greg & Linda) - Fresh Hot Veggie Casserole
AWCHIEF (Michael) - Fruit Cobbler Dessert/sugar free
HowieE - Chicken AuGratin Casserole
owenslander - Casserole and Dessert
SoftTouch (Blanche & Geren) - Dutch Oven Jalapeno/Cheese Bread
Silverflames - Mac and cheese
Phil & Doris - Waldorf Salad
Mike28 (Mike and Diane) - Potato Salad
IggyWalker (Alison and Rhett) - Rice Pilaf
79nTow (Predata and David) - Pulled Pork and Banana Pudding
2Tex4Fun (Victoria & Joseph) - Green salad & french bread
Valacidor (Tom) - Carmel Apple Cobbler

Sunday Potluck Breakfast
Luckyducks - Orange Juice
retronotold - Sausage and Egg Casserole
StreamNtyme - Something savory
noreen&sal - 40 cup coffee pot and coffee
Frank and Reba - Orange Muffins
Pete and Sandy - Banana Nut Bread
Tom & Robin - TBD maybe Crock Pot Oatmeal & Apples????
Lia & Bob - Pizza Omelets
Jeff & Cindy - Mimosas
Rum Runner - Dutch Oven Sausage Potato Casserole
Silver Otter (Greg & Linda) - Fresh Cut Fruit Bowl
HowieE - Pound Cake
owenslander - Donut Holes
SoftTouch (Blanche & Geren) - Sausage Gravy & Biscuits
Mike28 (Mike & Diane) - Egg & Cheese Casserole
IggyWalker (Alison and Rhett) - Cheese Grits
79nTow (Predata and David) - Cranberry and Nut Coffee Cake
2Tex4Fun (Victoria & Joseph) - Fruit Juice & cups
Valacidor (Tom) - One Pan Cowboy Breakfast

[Roadtoaster]

Yikes!!

Including FLMarine and clancy_boy, 95 units and more than 200 people including children and a few guests. And all because a few years ago, Devoman innocently asked if anyone would be interested in coming to Florida in early January for a rally! We've attended all but one. Many of the attendees have not missed any and travel more than 1000 miles one way to attend. It will be great to see old friends and we are looking forward to gaining some new ones at this rally just as in years past. If you don't have fun with this group, and leave with some new friendships, you won't have fun anywhere. See you in January.

[Silverflames]

Originally Posted by Valacidor

First rally, that is if my new axles are installed by then. Shipped Monday, direct to my house so barring another mistake on Dexter's part they should be in soon.
This isn't like a car show where you are going to judge my work-in-progress is it?
Looking forward to meeting so many that have unknowingly helped me get mine to where it is.
Tom J

We are there with you. Right now just trying to find the time to finish the bathroom and bunks. If I find two days I might strip the clear coat..

We have camped in ours when it was an aluminum tent with AC and a kitchen sink. Still good to go!

[AWCHIEF]

I think last year there was a couple of tin tents. A tin tent is better than a leaky soft tent any day.

[PharmGeek]

Bout to go down

[Silver Otter]

Hmm . . . might not have been the best choice for a title. Anyway, we are loading the Otter, changing the dinette fixture from Brass-and-bright to 3-bulb and subtle, and ready to display our upgraded interior textiles. Can't wait to see everyone.

[Ike T]

Please PM me if you are interested in a big loop site to coordinate a time for me to cancel our reservation. At least it will give you a fair shot at booking it.

[karenjude]

Originally Posted by Ike T

Please PM me if you are interested in a big loop site to coordinate a time for me to cancel our reservation. At least it will give you a fair shot at booking it.

Does that mean you're not coming? We'll miss you guys!!!!!!

PS (Is it Brad?)

[DeltaQueen]

IM on the way from "DeltaQueen", would love that spot..

[m.hony]

Counting down...
What is it? 18 days, now?

[Lucy815]

My husband and I had not officially signed up for the Canopener when we made our TopSail reservations, but we would have been in the park during the rally. In fact, we had reservations for campsite #133 12/16 thru 12/27 before the Canopener, and #53 beginning January 1st thru 15th. Unfortunately, we have had to cancel both due to unforeseen medical issues, so I hope someone can make use of the sites.

Maybe another time or place .

[AirHeadsRus]

Sorry it didn't work out this year. Maybe next year. We do so understand medical issues and pray yours works out.

[Luckyducks]

Originally Posted by karenjude

Does that mean you're not coming? We'll miss you guys!!!!!!



PS (Is it Brad?)

Maybe it's the Auburn thing - is Brad going to have Auburn flags flying? That would be awful.

[karenjude]

Originally Posted by Luckyducks

Maybe it's the Auburn thing - is Brad going to have Auburn flags flying? That would be awful.

I'm sorry Russ but I can't control him. It might be worse than just a flag. We'll just have to see