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yukionna · 07-05-2006, 09:58 AM

Talk has already begun about happenings, planning, etc. for the upcoming 2007 International Rally. The rally will be held on the East coast in 2007 in Perry, GA. Please share any info you have about this event.

Some things I've heard second-hand on the forum are:

1) There will be 30 amp service available for anyone willing to pay for it
2) Sewer hookups for the first 600 sign-ups
3) Perry, GA is HOT in the summer so planning to bring a generator might not be a bad idea
4) Gnats and mosquitoes are bad that time of year so bring your bug juice

Please feel free to confirm (or deny) these things if you are in the know!

myboyburt · 07-05-2006, 11:09 AM

WBCCI already has the 2007 International sign up sheet on it's website:

http://wbcci.org/documents/ACF4832.pdf

When I signed up for the 2007 rally I was taking to one of the very nice and helpful women who volunteered to work registration and she told me that 300+ pre-registrations had already been done the day before! It was pretty busy when I signed up too, and I got there just when they opened at 12:00 noon on Sunday. I was surprised to hear this as I found the International Rally to be pretty dull. But, then the folks who have already signed up may not have the same opinion as me.

I've got some ideas for improvements for the 2007 International Rally - simple and low to no cost that I will review with my Unit and then forward off to International for consideration.

ALANSD · 07-05-2006, 11:58 AM

TWO HOURS FROM ATLANTA? Might have to come to that one....guess I have to join the Wally Club?

Pahaska · 07-05-2006, 12:31 PM

Just printed the form off the internet. Perry is within a reasonable travel radius for us (Salem was not) and we can visit my wife's good friend who lives near Atlanta as a bonus.

I hear that the facilities at Perry are excellent. Our only previous International was Springfield, MO and having to bus or drive clear downtown for everything sure put a damper on things at that rally.

Minnie's Mate · 07-05-2006, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by yukionna

Talk has already begun about happenings, planning, etc. for the upcoming 2007 International Rally. The rally will be held on the East coast in 2007 in Perry, GA. Please share any info you have about this event.

Some things I've heard second-hand on the forum are:

...
3) Perry, GA is HOT in the summer so planning to bring a generator might not be a bad idea
4) Gnats and mosquitoes are bad that time of year so bring your bug juice

Please feel free to confirm (or deny) these things if you are in the know!

Yup!!! Especially the gnats!

yukionna · 07-05-2006, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by myboyburt

WBCCI already has the 2007 International sign up sheet on it's website:

http://wbcci.org/documents/ACF4832.pdf

I noticed a small change to the sign-up coupon -- no more 100% refunds if requested prior to January 1. Just an observation that you will be charged an administrative fee for all cancellations prior to June 1, 2007.

yukionna · 07-17-2006, 07:10 AM

I was curious about what it would cost to attend the 2007 International Rally if driving from New England (note, mileage is based on leaving from north of Boston) and here is what I came up with:

Gas roundtrip @ $3/gal; figuring 10 mi/gal $714
Tolls roundtrip $100
Rally fee $235
30-amp $135
Total (not including food) $1,184

Did I miss anything?

myboyburt · 07-17-2006, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by yukionna

I was curious about what it would cost to attend the 2007 International Rally if driving from New England (note, mileage is based on leaving from north of Boston) and here is what I came up with:

Gas roundtrip @ $3/gal; figuring 10 mi/gal $714
Tolls roundtrip $100
Rally fee $235
30-amp $135
Total (not including food) $1,184

Did I miss anything?

I think we'll be lucky if gas is only $3.00 a gallon.

Are you thinking of driving right through? It's about 1200 miles for us so we are planning to stop for at least one night on the way down and back.

InsideOut · 07-17-2006, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by yukionna

Did I miss anything?

The thing that always gets us is roadside stops for food, snacks & ice.

Not to mention the spending money while there ~

See y'all there!

Shari

yukionna · 07-17-2006, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by myboyburt

I think we'll be lucky if gas is only $3.00 a gallon.

Are you thinking of driving right through? It's about 1200 miles for us so we are planning to stop for at least one night on the way down and back.

We will probably do at least one stop each way too. We have done the trip from MA to FL in 26 hours (with two stops for naps). Lots of driving but with our opposite sleep schedules, it works.

We are waiting until later this year to finalize our plans as that is when the rally/caravan schedules for 2007 are published. Our goal is to hook up with a vintage caravan as we will be bringing our Bambi II. We also want to be part of the annual vintage parade where the vintage trailers all meet up ahead of time and queue up to parade into the rally together.

Porky Pig · 07-17-2006, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by yukionna

Did I miss anything?

A case of this stuff ...

yukionna · 08-09-2006, 10:04 AM

I know it's still early, but I thought I would ask if anyone knows of or is planning a vintage caravan to International in 2007? I'm wondering if the Washington DC unit is planning anything?

Coloradobus · 08-09-2006, 10:58 AM

Does anyone know for certain answers to these questions?

Will we have sewer/grey tank dumping service more tha ONCE during the Interan'l; Rally
NO dumping of black/grey tanks during the Vintage Open house? That was in very poor taste at Salem.
Or are there enough sites for everyone wanting to pay for it, have a sewer hook up?

rideair · 08-09-2006, 03:49 PM

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know it's still early, but I thought I would ask if anyone knows of or is planning a vintage caravan to International in 2007? I'm wondering if the Washington DC unit is planning anything?

Yukionna,

Not sure at this point. I plan to bring this topic up at our "OBX" rally at the end of this month. I'm sure we can put something togther, even if its staying in "Wal-Mart" parking lots along the way. I think from the Washington D.C. area, it's about 11-12 hours depending on which way you go. Being the WDCU has many vintage units, some being pulled by vintage tow, it could/would take longer. I could see a two/three day trip down and thats moving along.

Paul Waddell
WBCCI/WDCU/VAC 1270
1st VP WDCU (to be impeached)

yukionna · 08-09-2006, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 65GT

You can bet there will be an east coast vintage caravan going down -- maybe two.

OK, cool, we are looking to hook up with a vintage caravan with our Bambi II. Wayne and Linda don't live far from us either so that could work.

rideair · 08-09-2006, 07:51 PM

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You can bet there will be an east coast vintage caravan going down -- maybe two. If there's a choice between a 2-day and 3-day, count me in on the fast track

I can see that too, I am willing to help with one leaving from the "Shenandoah Valley" in Virginia, around the I-81/I-66, Rt. 29 area of Virginia. I could see going down I-81 south, I-77 south, I-85 south route or roads than run parallel knowing this could/would make for a longer ride. In Virgina, Rt. 11 runs along side I-81 most of the way. Rt. 29 (VA) south is also good road and can be used all the way to Greensboro, NC at I-85. Or, at Greensboro, NC take the I-73/74, Rt. 220, Rt. 1 down through Cheraw, SC, over to I-20. I think most people with a "Vintage Puller" can do about six hours in a day, maybe eight at the most. So, if your talking "Vintage Pullers" taking some scenic roads, I think your looking at a three day trip. New pullers, with Vintage or new rigs, on Interstates, two days max. We may want to start a new thread for this subject/

Paul Waddell
WBCCI/WDCU/VAC 1270
1stVP WDCU (to be impeached)

2airishuman · 08-09-2006, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Coloradobus

Will we have sewer/grey tank dumping service more tha ONCE during the Interan'l; Rally NO dumping of black/grey tanks during the Vintage Open house? That was in very poor taste at Salem.
Or are there enough sites for everyone wanting to pay for it, have a sewer hook up?

well c'bus

the rumor has been there are 600+ full hook up sites...for early sign'er up'ers....

the application and fee structure for the rally has no item for full hook ups, like it does for 30amp electric or # of paying heads and so on...one would think that IF sewer hook ups were available there may be a fee...perhaps not....

the bb article on the 50th says "over 1000 electrical sites with water., there are also a great number of 3 point hookups for long staying workers"

that is the only offical word i can find....

from this years experience i can tell you there were over 600 'early workers'...me included. so even if 600 potty sites exist...they will be gone before general arrival or the vintage pony show...

perhaps someone offical will chime it...

cheers
2air'

Dave-O · 08-09-2006, 09:10 PM

Here is a link to the site of the rally. It is a state funded facility and home of the Georgial National Fair. It is very clean with nice facilities and well run. Wonderlodge has their rally there every year, which is quite a sight. It is located right on I-75.
As for the bugs, I live 15 miles to the north and I say mosquitos yes, gnats not so much. However this facility hosts quite a few horse and cattle events, so the do have their share of horse flies.

http://www.gnfa.com

Coloradobus · 08-09-2006, 11:38 PM

Dave-O Thanks,
Have seen that site 3 weeks ago, when I was canvassing the area for a rendevous point for us westerners. We haven't decided if we are going. We are vacillating between taking a one of our trailers or our s.o.b. coach, and staying down the road from the "Agri-Plex." Decisions, decisions!

LuminumTraila · 08-10-2006, 06:54 AM

I was trying to find the schedule for the 2006 International so I could look at what goes on at an International Rally since I've never been to one. Does anyone know if it's still online anywhere? I can't find it.

Mostly I'm interested in looking up what's in for the kids. If anyone has any information about the activities for the 18-and-under crowd at the 2006 International, I'd appreciate the info.

-Jamie