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wascobob · 07-06-2005, 06:08 PM

Looks like we are!

wascobob---Bob and Molly and probably Hank the cow dog and Ottodog!!!

Now some questions:
1. What to bring for Sat. dinner? Molly bakes really good potato bread, warmed, toasted or french toasted (next morning). Sound good? She also makes this rasberry thing-a-majig, real tasty. Sound good?
2. You do allow motorhomes don't you? Any more of them showing up?
3. Anyone willing to sing happy birthday to me after dinner on Saturday? I hear that musical tallent is available.

Bob of Bob and Molly

jordandvm · 07-06-2005, 07:01 PM

Welcome Bob & Molly..............and sure AS MH's are welcome......but you might be the only one to this rally!

It'll be my first one to see if you will give us tours! Better ask Janet & Gary what might be needed for Sat. dinner.....a salad might be good. Looking forward to meeting you both!
I see on the ArtsFestival Schedule Janet and her Humphrey & Hartman Trio are playing Sunday afternoon at 1:30......so put that on your schedule for a must see!

**Janet H** · 07-06-2005, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by wascobob

Looks like we are!

wascobob---Bob and Molly and probably Hank the cow dog and Ottodog!!!

Now some questions:
1. What to bring for Sat. dinner? Molly bakes really good potato bread, warmed, toasted or french toasted (next morning). Sound good? She also makes this rasberry thing-a-majig, real tasty. Sound good?
2. You do allow motorhomes don't you? Any more of them showing up?
3. Anyone willing to sing happy birthday to me after dinner on Saturday? I hear that musical tallent is available.

Bob of Bob and Molly

We will sing THE song - it provides aging protection.... kinda like sunscreen.
There is a list of menu donations in an earlier post - read it over - see what you think we need. Another dessert of some rabbit food might be good....

C Johnson · 07-06-2005, 09:00 PM

Hi Janet, I am bringing a good friend of mine with me. Hope its ok ?

Chris

campcollector · 07-06-2005, 09:49 PM

The name of the campground by Mary hill museum is Maryhill State Park.

I stayed there two weeks ago when I headed out to glacier. Nice park with hookups and a very nice group camp with a covered shelter and giant fire ring. We should consider it for a future renedevous.

Mel · 07-07-2005, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Janet

Stefrobrts - Stehpanie and Dave
Janet - Janet and Gary
Jordandvm - Jim and Cheryl
Mel - Mel
C Johnson - Chris
Herbigrf - Ron and Christie
jerrycavens - Jerry and Leta
wascobob - bob and molly

and...... ?

Mel is actually Mel and Lee (aka silverleeper)

herbigrf · 07-08-2005, 01:26 PM

My sister in law came down last weekend from Nome, Alaska, for the Portland Jazz Festival. She headed to the beach today and then off to Seattle, but she may come back and come to Trout Lake Jazz Festival with us.

**Stefrobrts** · 07-08-2005, 03:13 PM

An article in the Vancouver Columbian yesterday outlined a long hike in the Trout Lake area, then had this side article of things to see on the way back home. So if you have time and you're heading west from Trout Lake after the rally, you might want to hit some of these sites.

Quote:

TROUT LAKE -- Taking the backroads home from Trout Lake offers a look at four attractions in the southern Gifford Pinchot National Forest.

Instead of coming back on state Highway 141 to state Highway 14, head west from Trout Lake using roads Nos. 24, 60 and 65 through the heart of the forest.

At six miles from Trout Lake, a well-signed side road leads to the Ice Cave, a 650-foot-long cave known since the late 1800s.

At the parking lot, a staircase leads down into a 14-foot sinkhole. The Forest Service has built an interpretive display.

Ice from the cave once was hauled to The Dalles.

A mile or so farther west on road No. 24 is the Peterson Prairie Guard Station, built in 1926.

It is 18-by-26 feet with a small kitchen, living room and one bedroom. It is available for rent at www.reserveusa.com.

The cost is $50 per night plus a $9 reservation fee.

Continuing west, road No. 24 junctions with road No. 60. Take road No. 60 to Goose Lake, 58 acres and well stocked with trout by the state Department of Fish and Wildlife.

There also are native brook trout.

Goose Lake has no visible outlet. The water drains via a sinkhole. In late autumn of very dry years, the water level drops enough to expose the sinkhole.

Goose Lake has a small campground on its east side.

Continue west on road No. 60 to the junction with road No. 65 at a four-way intersection. Turn left at the intersection on road No. 65.

At about mile marker 7.5, park at a rocky spot just down from Big Huckleberry Creek. Walk down the road about 50 yards to an unmarked trailhead leading a short distance to 75-foot Panther Creek Falls. one of the most scenic in the Gifford Pinchot.

C Johnson · 07-14-2005, 01:08 AM

Hi all, Looks like my friend and I will be up Friday evening. Who else is going to be there Friday night ? We'll bring some extra eats and refreshments. I can bring some firewood. Do they have firepits there ? You'll get to see a work in progress ! lol. I actually have to go to Glenwood for work tomorrow, which isn't far from Troutlake. I just may check out the facilities in advance, time permitting. Looking forward to getting out of town and relaxing. See you all there ! It'll be a great time !

Chris

C Johnson · 07-14-2005, 01:12 AM

Hi Marc, are you going to be able to make it to the Troutlake Forum Rally??

3Ms75Argosy · 07-14-2005, 01:22 AM

Sorry, work only allows me so many w/e's off... I used last weekend for the STP (did it in one day!) I'm looking forward to the OCt rally though! Have fun this w/e!
Marc

**Stefrobrts** · 07-14-2005, 08:45 AM

Aw, we'll miss you, Marc! See you in October!

We'll be there Friday afternoon. We'll bring some extra snacks too. Looking forward to it!

**Janet H** · 07-14-2005, 10:43 AM

We'll be in saturday - don't forget to pack raw slabs of your favorite critter for the Saturday evening BYOM (bring your own meat) BBQ! The park attendants name is LaRae. If you park in #15 she can pull power from the Bathhouse via extension cord.

See you there - hope the hills don't blow!

AYRSTRM2 · 07-14-2005, 11:04 AM

Man, I'm jealous, all of you 60's era owners rallying! We were the oldest by at least ten years last year at Mackinac with jcanvera and silvertwinkie and norbert, etc... Have Fun!

John

**Stefrobrts** · 07-18-2005, 12:02 AM

This was a great rally! I can't wait to see the pictures people took - I forgot my camera! I was a lot of fun though. I think we might have to do this again next year

C Johnson · 07-18-2005, 12:20 AM

I had a fantastic time as well ! Good music good friends, what more can ya ask for ?

I am thinkin doing it again next year would be a great idea Sheph ! I'll post some pics tonight.

Chris

herbigrf · 07-18-2005, 02:22 PM

I took some pictures and will attempt to post them tonight. We had a good time and appreciate all the work that Janet and Stephanie did to coordinate the rally. Was fun to go camping with our new (old) Airstream. We are considering the fall rally at the coast, but it will depend on my work schedule and trips.

**Janet H** · 07-18-2005, 09:58 PM

So.... how many watermelons does it take to supply a forum rally?
hmm....

We had a great time - in fact we never took the camera out of the trailer! (no time).
Pictures would be great....
I was inspired by Mel and Lees rehab on the Safari and amazed at how much progress Chris has made on the caravel project. It is astonishing that AS folks just stop by - but they do and it's wonderful to meet 'em all.

We are going to make the BYOM BBQ a regular event - I have never seen steaks the size of those brought by Bob and Molly .... and Raspberry Wasco - is an ethereal berry concoction. I had my first Motorhome tour! Hats off to Christie for baking yummy potatoes for 16+ folks in her TT oven - that takes skill!

Michelle (cello player) has the hots for all your small trailers as well as Jerry and Letas teardrop but she most especially loved Jim and Cheryl's CCD and the pillows to go with....she was muttering something about Airstreams and Fabergé eggs....

Can't wait for the next one... Did anyone get to the ice caves?

**Stefrobrts** · 07-18-2005, 10:08 PM

In what is sadly becoming a tradition I managed to leave something important at home - my hiking boots (which were sitting by the door waiting for us when we returned). So Although we made it to the mouth of the ice caves, we didn't actually dare wander in since I only had sandals on. We made it to the waterfalls, and tried to make it to the lava bed but we turned back when the road got bumpy. We decided we would rather spend the afternoon lounging around camp than bumping down a dusty dirt road!

It was great that everyone showed up and pitched in and it just spontaneously turned into a really fun rally. I really enjoyed meeting everyone new, especially herbigrf who are practically our neighbors! And of course it was great to see all our old friends again. We even had some Airstreamers who couldn't stay, but just dropped by Saturday afternoon to say hi!

I'll be glad to take some credit for yet another fun weekend, but I hate to give away the secret - it's no trouble at all! Just give Airstreamers a place to gather, and a party breaks out!

jordandvm · 07-18-2005, 11:22 PM

We had a stupendous time.....arrived a day early to check out the area, then greeted everyone as they arrived! It was a fun CG (low key), even tho we were outnumbered by river runners! I had a great time at the campfire strummin' my guitar and botching all the words to the few songs I know! It was my first time to see an AS MH, and an Ebay purchase to boot......thanks WascoBob & Molly for the tour!
We were also impressed with Chris's Caravel and Mel and Lee's Safari....too cute

!
I felt embarrassed that I asked Gary to check out my electrical system because I wasn't getting power from my generator.......turns out I didn't have a good connection from my pigtail into the genset

Thanks Gary for your help.....I owe you one. Thanks too, for the great Sunday breakfast!

We also made it to the ice caves, but found it too cold (if you can believe it in the middle of July) to make the tour......it must have been 30 degrees in there!

Here are a few pics of the rally, including Janet's trio performing at the Arts Festival. Sweet sound!