Canopener 2014

[Luckyducks]

8th Annual Canopener Rally

January 10-12, 2014

Topsail Hill Preserve State Park, Gregory E. Moore RV Resort

7525 W. Scenic Highway 30A

Santa Rosa Beach, Florida 32459

(850)267-8330

For a fun-filled weekend in northwest Florida, come to the Canopener Rally at beautiful Topsail Hill Preserve State Park in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. The park's beaches have sugar white sand, the water is crystal clear, and temperatures average a high of 61 degrees in early January. This rally just keeps growing and growing in popularity – there were almost 80 Airstream trailers and motor homes at the past Canopener Rally. Fun and sharing a good time with like-minded fellow Airstreamers are the main goals.

If you've attended this rally previously, you know what to expect. If you didn’t, here’s a link to a video of Canopener 2013:

Canopener 2013 Medium - YouTube

In addition, here’s a link to a file of various photographs from the Canopener 2013:

Flickr: Canopener 2013

Scheduled activities include: a potluck dinner and breakfast, a breakfast with the ranger, a cornhole board tournament, trailer open house, and a number of other fun informal social activities. Although the rally is officially Friday through Sunday, January 10-12, 2014, there have been informal events the past few years on the preceding Thursday night. Stay tuned for more info on that night - there will be something for you early arrivers to do.

There will be a link posted for the RSVP signup page. We encourage each of you to RSVP, as that is the source used for badge creation, being listed on the site map, and for planning purposes. Reservations for campsites must be made through Reserve America (their policy is 11 months in advance at the earliest) starting February 10, but earlier if you are going to arrive earlier. You need to make your reservation promptly to get a spot in the 103 loop. This is a case of “you snooze, you lose.” There are no rally fees.

Link to Florida State Park Website:

http://www.floridastateparks.org/topsailhill/

Link to Reserve America Website:

http://www.reserveamerica.com/camping/map_of_Topsail_Hill_Preserve_State_Park_Gregory_E_ Moore_Rv_Resort/r/campgroundMap.do?page=map&search=site&contractCode =FL&parkId=281250&topTabIndex=CampingSpot

Legal Disclaimer

Your attendance at this rally is with the understanding that it is not sponsored by any person or organization. The responsibility for all expenses is borne by individual attendees. Likewise, all liability for any accidents, personal injuries, or damages (either at the rally site or while traveling to/from) is strictly the responsibility of individual attendees. In other words, this event is the same as if you were traveling/camping on your own, and happened to arrive at a campground where many other Airstreams were staying. Organizers/hosts are only acting in the capacity of “information providers” and “facilitators,” and will be held harmless from any damage claims resulting from your attendance.

[Luckyducks]

Here's the link to the RSVP page for this Canopener Rally:

RSVP

[Silver Otter]

OK, we're in. Have responded to the RSVP page, and now here to be sure of a subscription to this always entertaining thread.

[Alumitater]

Robin and Tom have reserved site 133, loop 103, again for 2014.
Thanks again to Russ, Linda and all involved. Great rally.

Note we have changed our user name (formerly "Tom and Robin").
Always thought our Airstream looked like a baked potato wrapped in aluminum foil.....

[Silver Otter]

Tom and Robin :: What a great serving suggestion for the next rally. Where can I get the mini trailer frames? <grin>

[Alumitater]

My kids suggest the building of that trailer frame is irrefutable evidence of having way too much free time on my hands. Perhaps they are correct.

[Silver Otter]

Ah, handmade, and so nice too!

[AirHeadsRus]

Originally Posted by Alumitater

Note we have changed our user name (formerly "Tom and Robin").
Always thought our Airstream looked like a baked potato wrapped in aluminum foil.....

I guess Alumitater is no worse than a Roadtoaster.
We are booked in 118 early because I heard Tom & Chuck are washing and waxing all the early arrivers trailers.
Joe

[AWCHIEF]

I am going to have to wait a couple of more days before the system will take my reservation. So far it looks like two spots have been reserved. Really do hope the weather is a bit better then the last Canopener. In the mean time it is going to be a busy year with many rallys to attend.

[Skatiero]

We are bound and determined to be there in 2014! Rob is fixing our Airstream as fast as he can. (a deer tried to cross the highway by going between our van and our airstream as we headed to canopener this year!) we will be there with (sleigh) bells on, we hope! I made a great decision marrying a guy who loves to fix and rebuild Airstreams-- it really comes in handy. Katie

[Ike T]

Originally Posted by AirHeadsRus

We are booked in 118 early because I heard Tom & Chuck are washing and waxing all the early arrivers trailers.
Joe

With all the beverages consumed during the rally, I am sure the concrete pads will be well-wershd.

[nilesrob]

Originally Posted by Skatiero

We are bound and determined to be there in 2014! Rob is fixing our Airstream as fast as he can. (a deer tried to cross the highway by going between our van and our airstream as we headed to canopener this year!) we will be there with (sleigh) bells on, we hope! I made a great decision marrying a guy who loves to fix and rebuild Airstreams-- it really comes in handy. Katie

Just sayin' Katie... something to think about...

[Skatiero]

Brad, you're brilliant! Now we just have to extend the hitch so the cow catcher... I mean DEERcatcher doesn't hit the van!

[retronotold]

Christy and I are in. My 337 day forecast says 68 and sunny...

Marion

[Roadtoaster]

Us too, 154.

[Roadtoaster]

[QUOTE=AirHeadsRus;1257608]I guess Alumitater is no worse than a Roadtoaster.
We are booked in 118 early because I heard Tom & Chuck are washing and waxing all the early arrivers trailers.
Joe[/

I see the bashing has already begun. Too much time on your hands Joe?

[Taylormade]

I'll definitely be there this year! I mean, unless I'm not. But I'll definitely want to be there this (next) year!

I'm thankful that it's a week later this time. I hope that increases participation some, even though I know it was a raucous event last time!

[AirHeadsRus]

Originally Posted by Roadtoaster

I see the bashing has already begun. Too much time on your hands Joe?

I kinda take it easy during the week Greg, but rest on Saturday and Sunday.

[Florida 55]

We have confirmed reservations at site 135 for the third year in a row and have also replied to the RSVP page. Look forward to seeing everyone again.

To whet your appetite, here is a YouTube slide show of Canopener 2013 set to music. It also appears on the Canopener 2013 thread:

Canopener 2013 Airstream Rally - YouTube

Due to projected water rationing at Topsail in 2014, unfortunately Tom and I will not be able to wash trailers.

[Luckyducks]

Just a reminder - you need to make your reservations in Reserve America for the next Canopener! Reservations can be made today if you are coming in Thursday, January 9. You will have to wait until tomorrow if you are coming in Friday, January 10.