Before the forum blackhole, I believe Curtis posted something about getting another rally on the books. Brandi and I are totally up for that.
I added to the thread by saying that although another Midwest Rally would be fantastic, we got the sense that a bunch of folks in the "Chicagoland area" might like to also meet over a weekend at one of the campgrounds around the area. Of course this would not be limited to those of the Chicago area, others would be very welcome to join as well.
So this is sort of like two posts in one....
The continuation of the conversation that Curtis started and also to see if anyone would be up for a local weekend. I took a look and Zion and Starved Rock seem fairly close. Anyone up for something closer before another Midwest Rally?
Eric
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I was unable to attend the Midwest rally because my Caravel
has been in the shop for over a month waiting for parts from a well known vintage parts dealer on the left coast.
It would seem that though they have the parts ... the haven't been able to get them out the door and shipped in anywhere near a timely fashion.
I was optimistic that It would be ready for the rally, but excuses
and missing shipments seemed to be the ongoing theme.
I am still waiting going on 5 weeks now. The sad thing is that
I recommended to the shop that they get the parts from this
dealer.
Oh well ... live ... learn .... wait .... then pay ...
I would hope that I will be ready when another rally is arranged.
Names have been left out to protect the innocent ... for there are many sides to every story. This is not an invitation for explaination on the part of any of the involved parties .....
simply a statement of why I could not attend a rally that I had
kicked off the idea for.
[I][SIZE=1][FONT=century gothic][COLOR=teal]I had a really great time at moraine view.The fishing was great! I caught my very first fish there!!! I hope we do it again soon!Please plan one quickly. I can't wait to hang out with the peoplefrom the rally again!
What about a fall midwest rally in the Kansas City area? Easily accessed from just about anywhere - including Chicago; and even Denver and Dallas would not be too terribly far.
I am thinking specifically of Watkins Mill State Park, just seven miles east of Kearney, Mo. off I-35, and just a few miles north of Kansas City, Mo. Wonderful historic setting in Jesse James country, beautiful rolling, wooded hills, an excellent reservable area (but electric only), a lake, hiking/biking trails, tours of the only 19th century woolen mill to retain its original machinery, and attractive, shaded campsites.
The best time for fall color would be early to mid October.
The Chicagoland rally of course would be open to anyone who wanted to go.
Now for the next Midwest rally conversation. As for the Kansas City idea for another Midwest rally, although I am sure would be a nice place, for us that would be too far for a simple weekend type rally. I think that a rally should be no more than 3, maybe 4 hours. Kansas City from Chicago would be over 8 hours and Denver and Dallas although beautiful are not midwestern states. Although open to anyone, I feel a midwest rally should be designed with the intention of making it centrally located to Midwest folks. I think that if it's a midwest rally, and it's for weekend or an extended weekend, the states should be central or a bit further south in Illinois or Indiana. As Jack pointed out, they are the most central to the midwest and almost equal in distance for all. I think one of the reasons (besides hanging with a bunch of great Airstream folks) that the last Midwest rally was so successful was because it was more centrally located to most (within that 3-4 hour window).
Just my .02
Eric
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Hi everyone! Just back from a trip across Iowa pulling the 34'! Since the Forums world collapsed right after I posted last (was it MY fault????) I wanted to tell everyone how sorry I am that we couldn't make it to the rally at Moraine.
It's nice to see the forum back up, and We'd definately be up for another 'local' rally! We'd sure like to meet everyone.
Roger
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Not to worry Roger.... I still have the chocolate milk on standby for the next rally!
Toga, of course is optional!
Eric
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I might suggest a possibility for a Fall Rally. There is a wonderful commercial campground (Rustic Barn Campground) located in Kieler, WI that is centrally located for a number of activities. It is about one-hour West of Madison, WI on US 151. Some of the attractions include:
Galena, IL and Galena Territories - - less than 30 miles
Mineral Point, WI - - less than 30 miles (historic town very similar to Galena, IL)
Dodgeville, WI - - less than 45 miles - - home to Lands End
Spring Green, WI - - less than 55 miles - - home to House on the Rock, Taliesen, and American Players Theatre
Platteville, WI - - less than 20 miles - - home to the Univeristy of Wisconsin - Platteville, and the Lead Mining Museum.
Dubuque, Iowa - - less than 10 miles - - home to many attractions - - of great interest Mississippi River Paddle Wheel tours that include a meal either lunch or dinner depending upon duration of cruise - - these tours feature gorgeous fall colors and the opportunity to spot eagles as well as many other forms of wildlife.
Kevin
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Tom and I weren't able to attend this year's rally, but next time there's one within 4-5 hours or so of Cincinnati, I'd like to know about it. I'll keep watching this forum.
I think all those places are great, but I think they might bit far for a good number of folks unless it was an extended weekend type thing. I think a full week for some might be a bit much. Of course, people could come and go as they pleased. For example though, Jack would have about a 6+ hour drive and that would be a Star Trek for just a weekend. Looking at the map, I could see issues with some folks in Ohio, southern Indiana, Missouri, Kentucky, etc with a WI or far northwest Illinois location. Of course, if the group wants to do it, that would be really neat. Like I said earlier though, I think one of the main reasons the last Midwest rally was as successful as it was could be due to the fact that it was a centrally located within reason for most.
Anyone local (Chicagoland area) keen on a Chicagoland rally before the next Midwest rally?
Eric
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Originally posted by Kentucky Girl Tom and I weren't able to attend this year's rally, but next time there's one within 4-5 hours or so of Cincinnati, I'd like to know about it. I'll keep watching this forum.
thanks,
Cherie
Case in point.
By the way, JP posted something that peaked my interest......
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Originally posted by overlander64 I might suggest a possibility for a Fall Rally. There is a wonderful commercial campground (Rustic Barn Campground) located in Kieler, WI that is centrally located for a number of activities. It is about one-hour West of Madison, WI on US 151. Some of the attractions include:
Galena, IL and Galena Territories - - less than 30 miles
Mineral Point, WI - - less than 30 miles (historic town very similar to Galena, IL)
Dodgeville, WI - - less than 45 miles - - home to Lands End
Spring Green, WI - - less than 55 miles - - home to House on the Rock, Taliesen, and American Players Theatre
Platteville, WI - - less than 20 miles - - home to the Univeristy of Wisconsin - Platteville, and the Lead Mining Museum.
Dubuque, Iowa - - less than 10 miles - - home to many attractions - - of great interest Mississippi River Paddle Wheel tours that include a meal either lunch or dinner depending upon duration of cruise - - these tours feature gorgeous fall colors and the opportunity to spot eagles as well as many other forms of wildlife.
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