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11-01-2007, 12:09 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 26' Overlander
Woodstock
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 8,525
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Springstream in Georgia 08!!
We have had some ( more than 10) terrific Rallys with lots of folks who had never attended a Rally before.
Check out the Falluminum 08 thread and last years Springstream 07.
We are planning Springstream 08 for April 11-13, at Hiawassee's Georgia Music Fair Campground in section 2 near the music hall.
( Easter is in March this year).
Reservations do not open until early in January, and we will post when they are able to made. Stay tuned!!
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To CONTACT THE PARK;
By Mail:
Georgia Mountain Fair, Inc. 1311 Music Hall Road, Hiawassee, Georgia 30546
By Phone:
706-896-4191
Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds: Hiawassee, Georgia: Country Music Capital of Georgia
BE SURE TO MENTION THE "Georgia Airstream Campers " RALLY in section 2- the Music Hall side.
(My family is planning an early arrival Thursday morning April10th.)
http://southeast.thisoldrv.com our locally focused forums web site.
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11-01-2007, 12:12 PM
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Liberator
1972 Argosy 24
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Heart of Dixie
, Alabama
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 1,659
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Marinenium
Are power boats alowed on that lake?
If...they have water by then
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1989 Airstream 345 Liberator...
1972 Argosy 24'...
1954 Feathercraft Vagabond
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11-01-2007, 12:16 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 26' Overlander
Woodstock
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 8,525
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yes- we had all aluminum riveted ones last Spring- Feathercrafts.
But the water level as you know is quite low, so we all need to pray for rain and lots of it.
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11-01-2007, 12:17 PM
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Riviting Espresso
1978 25' Caravanner
Boca Raton
, Florida
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 151
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Count me in...Since we won't be able to go to Topsail, we will be ready for camping by then. Book early! As always, the espresso machine will be hot...
Mario
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Music City, USA
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1978 Caravanner
2002 Chevy Avalanche Z71
2009 VW Sportwagen TDi
Rancilio Espresso Machine w/ Rocky Grinder
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11-01-2007, 02:21 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 25' FB Eddie Bauer
Vintage Kin Owner
Virginia Beach
, Virginia
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 7,801
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I'm in the mood to RALLY...
I've been stuck lately, traveling only for business, and it's TIME TO PARTY.
I wanted to go to the Can Opener, but 1000 miles for one weekend... maybe not?
Georgia NORTH of Atlanta seems a bit more doable - 527 miles. Anyone else from VIRGINIA wanna caravan? Yo... VERN?
If I can get it it together I'll be there.
Paula Ford
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11-01-2007, 02:23 PM
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Retired.
Currently Looking...
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, At Large
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Is there a way to the area that does not contain 9-11% grades? It was fun being there, but getting there was a little too tense for us.
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11-01-2007, 03:21 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 26' Overlander
Woodstock
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 8,525
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yes, you go thru Atlanta area, get on Highway 575 which is right off 75 North at Town Center area. It becomes 515 and then 76 and goes right to Hiawassee. ONly one small grade and it short. Good scenery and you go thru Ellijay, Blue Ridge and Young Harris. From the entry to 575 highway to there is about 85 miles.
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11-01-2007, 05:52 PM
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Remember, Safety Third
1973 27' Overlander
Catfish Corners
, Georgia
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 5,720
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Terry, you can also go 'round the east side of Atlanta and take back roads. Avoid all the crazy drivers in Atlanta. Try and route from McDonough, to Covington, to Walnut Grove, to Winder, to Helen. Almost all 2 lanes or less traveled 4 lanes. The only semi-tough grade is the Hwy that runs past Top-of-Geogia Airstream park directly into Hiawassee. That's the way we go to the mountains from McDonough these days. Lots of small towns and it takes a little longer, but much less wear and tear on the nerves.
Jim
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11-01-2007, 08:02 PM
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Rivet Master
1997 34' Limited
Young Harris
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 981
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Quote:
Originally Posted by overlander63
Is there a way to the area that does not contain 9-11% grades? It was fun being there, but getting there was a little too tense for us.
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It depends on where you're coming from!
As Alan said, one way from the south would be the road through Atlanta which changes from Interstates (I-75 to I-575) to nice easy 4-lane divided highway (Georgia 515 through Ellijay where US-76 joins in and all the way to Blairsville), and only one serious grade (4 lane highway).
From the north (Ashville, NC for example), I have taken I-40 to Lake Junaluska, then south to Franklin, then west to Hayesville, then south into Georgia where I catch 515/76. But there are many ways...
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11-02-2007, 07:20 AM
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Liberator
1972 Argosy 24
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Heart of Dixie
, Alabama
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 1,659
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Flock
Quote:
Originally Posted by ALANSD
yes- we had all aluminum riveted ones last Spring- Feathercrafts.
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I am so looking forward to the Feather Craft Formations...
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1989 Airstream 345 Liberator...
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11-02-2007, 07:41 AM
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Liberator
1972 Argosy 24
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Heart of Dixie
, Alabama
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 1,659
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Water World
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11-02-2007, 11:10 AM
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Rivet Master
1966 26' Overlander
Woodstock
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 8,525
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim & Susan
Terry, you can also go 'round the east side of Atlanta and take back roads. Avoid all the crazy drivers in Atlanta. Try and route from McDonough, to Covington, to Walnut Grove, to Winder, to Helen. Almost all 2 lanes or less traveled 4 lanes. The only semi-tough grade is the Hwy that runs past Top-of-Geogia Airstream park directly into Hiawassee. That's the way we go to the mountains from McDonough these days. Lots of small towns and it takes a little longer, but much less wear and tear on the nerves.
Jim
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Helen has the big curvy mountain between it and Hiawassee. I did it at night, it was smooth but a bit scary.
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11-02-2007, 02:01 PM
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Incorrigible
1976 Argosy 24
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, Georgia
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 559
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Bad neighbors
Quote:
Originally Posted by klattu
Dang...
Thats some lake its on!
Gotta fill up my tank while there, so can bring some back to Alabama, and water my grass.
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His Excellency, Sonny Purdue, Commander-in-Chief of the State Militia, is waiting for you at the border.
Better bring a couple of dogs along to distract his attention. Ankle biters are preferred.
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1976 24' Argosy
1973 International Harvester Travelette 1210 4x4 'Bernard' 164" WB
1997 Georgie Boy 30' SuperDuty v10
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11-02-2007, 02:05 PM
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Liberator
1972 Argosy 24
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Heart of Dixie
, Alabama
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 1,659
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Dry Humor
Simple solution...
Run a pipe from the Tennessee.
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11-02-2007, 03:01 PM
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Tom, the Uber Disney Fan
2006 30' Safari
Orlando
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 4,693
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Foiled Again
I've been stuck lately, traveling only for business, and it's TIME TO PARTY.
I wanted to go to the Can Opener, but 1000 miles for one weekend... maybe not?
Georgia NORTH of Atlanta seems a bit more doable - 527 miles. Anyone else from VIRGINIA wanna caravan? Yo... VERN?
If I can get it it together I'll be there.
Paula Ford
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If that is VA Beach to Atlanta is 527 miles, the VA Beach to Hiawasee would be a lot less. Probably 120-125 miles less, maybe.
BTW, satellite reception isn't doable because of the trees.
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11-02-2007, 03:14 PM
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Remember, Safety Third
1973 27' Overlander
Catfish Corners
, Georgia
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 5,720
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ike T
His Excellency, Sonny Purdue, Commander-in-Chief of the State Militia, is waiting for you at the border.
Better bring a couple of dogs along to distract his attention. Ankle biters are preferred.
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There are a couple of people 'round theses here parts that have seriously asked the Govnuh to send the Ga. National Guard up to Alatoona and Lanier to seize the dams. And no, non-Georgians, I'm not making that up.
Jim
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11-02-2007, 05:16 PM
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Liberator
1972 Argosy 24
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Heart of Dixie
, Alabama
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 1,659
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No Nukes
As soon as Alabama gets the bomb...
We'll have all the water we want.
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11-05-2007, 01:37 PM
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Tom, the Uber Disney Fan
2006 30' Safari
Orlando
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 4,693
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What do micro wave ovens have to do with water?
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11-06-2007, 04:16 PM
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Rivet Master
1975 Argosy 24
Collierville
, Tennessee
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 727
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Anybody that rides motorcycles, especially sport or sport touring bikes, that area is phenomenal for riding. 68 up into NC. and then 129 north all the way into TN. via deals gap is some of the best sport bike riding in the country. I might see if I can make that ralley and bring my VFR along with me.
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11-06-2007, 04:24 PM
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Rivet Master
1994 30' Excella
Mississauga
, Ontario
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 1,234
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that route is awesome. I pulled our 31 foot Airstream over that same route last year on the way to the rally. Of course on the map it looks like a nice red line from Knoxville to Hiawassee. Now I know what it is really like.
Glad I chose that road.
Al
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