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Anon · 03-31-2008, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Sky

Hi all you MU and MSU fans up there in the great white north. Being new to this, I have never been to a rally, so I was keeping an eye on this thread. I have never camped in Michigan before, and I was just curious why state parks don't seem to be mentioned in your lists. Not as much to do for the kids? Private parks are nicer? Just curious.

Looking forward to possibly meeting some of you
Dale

Dale,
Thanks for posting!
I always like to see new people "come onboard"!
As for state parks...
I have camped in state parks here and in other states.
I am not very fond of most MI state parks as you have to buy either a "daily pass" or the all-important "yearly pass" just to have the privilege of paying to camp where you have electric hook-ups and water every ten campsites.
Also, the private parks are willing to let us use other facilities as well. We have a potluck dinner on Saturday evening and private parks usually have a building that we can have the exclusive use of for the potluck.

Anon · 03-31-2008, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Rhonda

These all sounds too organized. It will never work!!!! Lou what has happened to you. I thought you were anti-organization.

I consider myself "anti-establishment" dude.

Airboss · 03-31-2008, 12:57 PM

Most State Parks only have Electric too. Few have water hook ups...Also with this group.. How long ya think before they ask us to pull up steaks and hit the rd???

airedale · 03-31-2008, 02:10 PM

not long dad, Im thinking we might make it one night!

Anon · 03-31-2008, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Airboss

Most State Parks only have Electric too. Few have water hook ups...Also with this group.. How long ya think before they ask us to pull up steaks and hit the rd???

Not long before the rangers would kick us out....

drag'nwagon · 03-31-2008, 05:37 PM

Sounds like the Cabin Fever has everyone ready to start camping!

Felix'64 · 03-31-2008, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by drag'nwagon

Sounds like the Cabin Fever has everyone ready to start camping!

It appears that way. I'm just anxious to get a date (insert snide remarks here)....I'm holding off signing up for a few long-distance sailing trips until we have the date set.

HDS · 03-31-2008, 07:52 PM

Where do we want to go? Sounds like Rhonda has checked out the places around their area, no reason to check them again. We've been a little busy, we bought the pre-school LeeAnn's been running and moved. A rally sounds like fun right now. Let me know where to go looking.

drag'nwagon · 03-31-2008, 07:53 PM

Congrats on the purchase Harold, you got room for say a 9,7, and 2 year old? Can't wait to rally wit ya!

Airboss · 03-31-2008, 08:14 PM

Well hello Harold. How was your winter?? Cold and long like mine???

wheel interested · 03-31-2008, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by HDS

Where do we want to go? Sounds like Rhonda has checked out the places around their area, no reason to check them again. We've been a little busy, we bought the pre-school LeeAnn's been running and moved. A rally sounds like fun right now. Let me know where to go looking.

Congratulations to you and LeeAnn, tell her I send my best. I am very glad. I mean she was doing all the work!!!!!!!!!!

AYRSTRM2 · 04-01-2008, 07:40 AM

Just a thought on State Parks - - The facilities at 9 out of 10 of them are fantastic. You won't find cleaner bathrooms and showers. The weeds are cut and the parks are often in the best spots. They are reservable up to 6 months out, and they fill up fast - real fast. Some have restrictions on alcohol between Memorial and Labor days. And they usually don't have water hookups.

I'm a huge fan, and the annual pass in only $24-26. And when a Lake Huron shore campsite can be had for $19/night, that's still a bargain. I'll almost always choose a state park over a commercial (exceptions: in town parks like Traverse City). But they don't do groups well.

An interesting idea, if you want something offbeat, would be a Huron County park, like Lighthouse. Beautiful setting on the lake, and not so far for the majority in Metro Detroit. But no pool, and a bit of a haul for Ohioans and Hoosiers.

just my .02

AYRSTRM2 · 04-01-2008, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by pattersontoo

Here is how it has worked from the beginning:
1. Everyone throws a campground or two in from an area that they have been to or would like to go to.
2. We whittle it down to two campgrounds: one to the north of Detroit and one to the south of Detroit.
3. We contact the two campgrounds and verify that they can handle a rally of our size and meet the criteria we require.
4. We start a new thread with the poll included.
5. Everyone votes once. Simply put, my vote counts as much as anyones vote.
6. We close the poll to allow ample time to contact the campground of choice.
7. We book our reservations accordingly.
8. We all show up at the same place.
9. Everyone brings beer for Lou.

All of these are steps that we have agreed upon but never wrote down in the past. All except number 9. That one is my own.

Alright. I'll get the ball rolling.

Prepare for Metro Detroit Rally 2007 thread shut down!

AYRSTRM2 · 04-01-2008, 07:52 AM

Since we can't start a Poll in an old thread, I recommend we set up a new 2008 thread, and a poll separately. What sayest all of you?

wheel interested · 04-01-2008, 08:13 AM

I sayest who doth pick the twixt we voteth upon?

airedale · 04-01-2008, 08:21 AM

I second that..!!!

Airboss · 04-01-2008, 05:46 PM

Hey 3 more and we have 2700 posts.. Lets get it!!!

HDS · 04-01-2008, 06:11 PM

Winter was cold and nasty, but we survived. Heck, today was cold and nasty. I think I need a campfire. Rhonda, LeeAnn says we have room for the kids, but we don't bus. I like state parks too, but it will be hard to get sites together, and lugging water is a pain. I'm ready for a road trip, so come up with some places to check.