Canopener 2014

[AirHeadsRus]

Originally Posted by Silverflames

Hey all, I spoke with my wife and we would like to host a family camp fire Saturday night with s'mores at our site.

A quick question for folks who have attended in the past. I understand there is no ground fires, so I have an above ground fire pit that should work, but were do they want you to set it up? Also would setting it up on cinder blocks be ok? My guess is that they don't want to scorch the grass.

As long as it does not kill the grass, I think you are OK. Some sites have more grass than others but most have some area where you can have a fire.
Thanks for hosting and a family campfire is awesome.
Joe & Annette

[m.hony]

Originally Posted by AirHeadsRus

7 for us! we get in next Saturday.

I don't have enough vacation time to come that early.
There are a couple of non Airstream rallies we go to where we are part of the come early and stay late crew.

[nilesrob]

Originally Posted by Silverflames

Hey all, I spoke with my wife and we would like to host a family camp fire Saturday night with s'mores at our site.

A quick question for folks who have attended in the past. I understand there is no ground fires, so I have an above ground fire pit that should work, but were do they want you to set it up? Also would setting it up on cinder blocks be ok? My guess is that they don't want to scorch the grass.

Great idea. Most of the sites are either grass or concrete (duh), but you may want to bring something to raise your fire pit a little higher so that it does not burn the grass. If I remember correctly, there is a pail near the dumpster for hot coals which you may need since there are not fire rings in each campsite. Either way, sounds like fun!

[F450Harley]

Originally Posted by Phil and/or Sue

Regarding "selling" stuff, I have a full-size A/C shroud that the PO left me. I can measure it if anybody is interested, but don't want to lug it down if I cannot get rid of it there.

The shroud is brand new in original box. I don't know if hardware is (or was) included, but I can look.

Can be free to good home.

Phil

I'm interested if the shroud will fit the original factory one that came with my 2006 classic. Let me know the measurement & brand name too. Thanks

[Phil and/or Sue]

Originally Posted by F450Harley

I'm interested if the shroud will fit the original factory one that came with my 2006 classic. Let me know the measurement & brand name too. Thanks

I have several people interested, so I will try to post here: the shroud is 30" across, about 34" front to back, and about 12" tall, by Dometic (Duo-Therm).

Phil

[Lucky Tom]

We love to find great places to eat on the coast. We may change our arrival time to Wednesday so we can participate in this.

[Roadtoaster]

Ron, if you will post the names of everyone in your party on the RSVP list (or here), I will have name tags for each of them.

[Silverflames]

We may be having two guests stay with us on Saterday. Karen and Horace. They are a bundle of fun and Horace brews a great beers.

[Florida 55]

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
Florida 55 & Sunnygirl - Spiral ham

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
Florida 55 & Sunnygirl - Orange Juice and fruit or pastry

[PhiDor]

Are there any cable hook-ups? Or is there any place to watch TV at the park? My wife will be devastated if we can't see the NE Patriots play on Saturday night!

[Skatiero]

The Schulz-Ditchen crew is bringing a hot dog steamer and dogs and buns for Saturday night and muffins for Sunday morning. Can't wait!

[nilesrob]

Originally Posted by PhiDor

Are there any cable hook-ups? Or is there any place to watch TV at the park? My wife will be devastated if we can't see the NE Patriots play on Saturday night!

Worst comes to worst, come by our place - we will be definitely be watching the Patriots. There is cable at Topsail, but we will have our portable satellite dish with us just in case. This will be a nice ending to a week where Auburn wins the BCS.

[PhiDor]

Thanks for the offer. I'll see if the cable works. And we have conventional TV (Remember that? With an antenna on the roof??) And you are a good option! My wife is a football nut and she loves her Pats. We're from Mass. originally. Now we live in Florida, but we can't get too excited over the FL teams, especially Miami!

[egrbeav]

The Beavers have surrendered space 47. We won't be able to attend this year.

[BicycleStream]

This is going to be quite a treat. We'll be in the area and joining you Friday thru Sunday! This will be only our 2nd rally and by far the biggest! We've spent the last few months traveling across country, visiting family in NE (go Pats! my wife also from MA.) and now in Florida visiting the Everglades with kayaks and bikes.
See you all very soon!

[Florida 55]

Here is the current meal contribution list for the Thursday Chili Night, Saturday Potluck Dinner, and Sunday Potluck Breakfast. If you are attending the meals and haven't posted your contribution, please do so now. Only a few days to go!


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
Delta Queen - "tin can" lemon delight (dessert)

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
Florida 55 & Sunnygirl - Spiral ham
Delta Queen "Blue Ridge" Baked Spaghetti

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
Florida 55 & Sunnygirl - Orange Juice and fruit or pastry
Delta Queen - "mean" Hashbrown Casserole

[PharmGeek]

I'm up for family campfire

[Shacksman]

We're looking to get out of Canada for awhile, but it's snowing right now. We will make a dash for it when it lets up this weekend and will see about coming to the rally. Won't make a reservation till we get past the snow line, so may be a last minute entry. I'll let the list know as soon as we hit warmer weather.
Doug and Terry

[Florida 55]

Doug and Terry,

Hope you can make it. There should still be some sites at Topsail Hill Preserve.

[Florida 55]

Attached are updated Canopener maps based on information available to me as of 6:00 pm EST 12/31/13. If you see incorrect or missing information on these maps, please send me a PM describing the change required. Also please update the RSVP page. Below are links to the maps and the RSVP page. Tomorrow I will issue final maps based on the feedback I receive.

Canopener 2014 Map Loop 103

Canopener 2014 Map Outside Loop 103

Canopener 2014 RSVP Page