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bevman · 05-28-2008, 05:50 PM

Does anyone know if the Vintage group will be parked on grass or asphalt? I'm bringing my awning and wondering if I can bang in the tent stakes for the guy wires.

bjond · 05-28-2008, 06:01 PM

Not sure if we will be on grass or pavement. Probably on grass but one site that has been mentioned was partly a parking lot.

Andrew Selking · 05-28-2008, 06:02 PM

I have some big nails and a sledge so we can put up the awning even on asphalt.

wkerfoot · 05-28-2008, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by jbond

Not sure if we will be on grass or pavement. Probably on grass but one site that has been mentioned was partly a parking lot.

Herb,

Will there be a VAC tent, like Salem?

Bill

bjond · 05-28-2008, 07:06 PM

We plan on trying to rent one once we get there. The tent rental company wants a utilities permit before they will erect a tent and since we aren't sure of where .... we have to wait til we get "placed".

InsideOut · 05-28-2008, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by jbond

We plan on trying to rent one once we get there. The tent rental company wants a utilities permit before they will erect a tent and since we aren't sure of where .... we have to wait til we get "placed".

Guess that's one of the reasons why you're showing up early, huh Herb?! See you there!

Shari

3streams · 05-28-2008, 09:45 PM

This will be our first Intl rally. We are bringing our '61 and our friends are using our '67. We are going to the pre rally VAC gathering at the KOA and doing the parade. But we were wondering if we wanted to leave the Intl rally a few days early is it impossible to get out? Also, are you allowed to park your tow vehicle with your trailer and come and go as you please? Since we have only been to a few rallies (and they were all WDCU

) we have been told that Intl can be a little "stuffy" with some of the rules & regulations- true?

Andrew Selking · 05-28-2008, 09:55 PM

YES,YES,YES, you can leave early, you get to park by your trailer , and you can come and go as you please, this is only possible in the vintage and dog sections they don't allow that in the "stufff" shirt section. HA! HA! . Just kidding but the answer to your question is Yes,Yes,Yes.

47WeeWind · 05-28-2008, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 3streams

This will be our first Intl rally. We are bringing our '61 and our friends are using our '67. We are going to the pre rally VAC gathering at the KOA and doing the parade. ... Since we have only been to a few rallies (and they were all WDCU

) we have been told that Intl can be a little "stuffy" with some of the rules & regulations- true?

Hi April & Andy:

If you want stuffiness, you will have to leave the Vintage Area and find it elsewhere.

I look forward to meeting you two there. Have a great trip out to Bozeman!

wkerfoot · 05-28-2008, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 3streams

This will be our first Intl rally. We are bringing our '61 and our friends are using our '67. We are going to the pre rally VAC gathering at the KOA and doing the parade. But we were wondering if we wanted to leave the Intl rally a few days early is it impossible to get out? Also, are you allowed to park your tow vehicle with your trailer and come and go as you please? Since we have only been to a few rallies (and they were all WDCU

) we have been told that Intl can be a little "stuffy" with some of the rules & regulations- true?

April & Andy,

To repeat Fred's words, you will have to work to find stuffiness in the VAC section. The International is what you want to make it. You will enjoy the VAC parade into the International and the members you meet everywhere. Looking forward to meeting you and everyone who attends.

Bill

overlander64 · 05-29-2008, 09:29 PM

My preparations for the International in Bozeman will really take off next week -- our last day of school is tomorrow. If the storms hold off this weekend, I will be taking the '75 Eldorado out of storage for a new set of tires on its restored factory rims and a thorough detailing. Next week, the Minuet will receive its long-needed Spring cleaning. Some of my neighbors are already "cautioning" me "not to try to re-create The Long, Long, Trailer" with my convertible/travel trailer combination -- it is not the first time that I have been cautionned about this as on a Caravan several years ago, I bought a pair of geode book ends at nearly every stop and packed them in the storage drawers below the front lounge in the Overlander.

If all continues as planned, the Cadillac's convertible top will be seeing quite a bit of use during its trip to the International Rally. I am sure that some of my friends with whom I will be Caravanning to the International are already speculating about what kind of "Murphy's Law Disasters" will follow my rig this time! My rig generally sees to it that my travels are rarely boring.

Will be looking forward to meeting other Forums members at the Rally. I will be joining the Vintage Club for its Pre-Rally at the KOA and Parade to the Rally Grounds.

Kevin

DPeakMD · 05-29-2008, 11:09 PM

It'll be great to see you again, Kevin! I'm so glad everything's coming together so well for you. But, I definitely don't want to jinx you since I've seen how trouble can follow you!

ArtStream · 05-30-2008, 06:28 AM

Good luck Kevin

Looking forward to seeing ya

Michael

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Originally Posted by overlander64

My preparations for the International in Bozeman will really take off next week -- our last day of school is tomorrow. If the storms hold off this weekend, I will be taking the '75 Eldorado out of storage for a new set of tires on its restored factory rims and a thorough detailing. Next week, the Minuet will receive its long-needed Spring cleaning. Some of my neighbors are already "cautioning" me "not to try to re-create The Long, Long, Trailer" with my convertible/travel trailer combination -- it is not the first time that I have been cautionned about this as on a Caravan several years ago, I bought a pair of geode book ends at nearly every stop and packed them in the storage drawers below the front lounge in the Overlander.

If all continues as planned, the Cadillac's convertible top will be seeing quite a bit of use during its trip to the International Rally. I am sure that some of my friends with whom I will be Caravanning to the International are already speculating about what kind of "Murphy's Law Disasters" will follow my rig this time! My rig generally sees to it that my travels are rarely boring.

Will be looking forward to meeting other Forums members at the Rally. I will be joining the Vintage Club for its Pre-Rally at the KOA and Parade to the Rally Grounds.

Kevin

airedale · 05-30-2008, 08:32 AM

Ill be there, just look for the Airstream, cant miss it! Stop by for a visit!

Airboss · 05-31-2008, 12:16 PM

GOOD NEWS!! Tiffany called me yesterday and they have enough people for the 2nd bus...RES

Pahaska · 05-31-2008, 03:22 PM

I don't think I posted previously in this thread.

We are leaving Texas June 19, killing some time at Tetons/Yellowstone, and getting into Bozeman the 28th.

My wife is our unit President, so she has to do the delegate thing.

After Bozeman, 3 nights in Cody, then dawdle on home to Texas.

By the way, a friend who has traveled that part of the country extensively tells me that Dead Indian Pass, near Cody, is the prettiest road he has ever been on. I looked at it on Google Earth and it has the most switchbacks I have ever seen on one road. We're going to make a side trip there while at Cody.

Pahaska · 05-31-2008, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 65GT

1300 West College St, Bozeman, MT is right about where that lot is. You should be able to sight Airstreams from there...
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If you come up from West Yellowstone like we are doing, you come in to a Y-intersection at the west end of town and the right branch (nearly straight) is West College Street. Takes you right to the bullpen.

Wayne&Sam · 05-31-2008, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Pahaska

killing some time at Tetons/Yellowstone,

I wouldn't call spending any amount of time in the Tetons or Yellowstone "killing time"!

Waiting at home for the UPS truck or the repairman, that's killing time.

DPeakMD · 06-05-2008, 08:10 AM

Anyone else with extra time after the Rally? We'd like to see Glacier Nat'l. It's too far for a day trip from Bozeman. Thought if others are interested maybe we could caravan up together!

wkerfoot · 06-05-2008, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by DPeakMD

Anyone else with extra time after the Rally? We'd like to see Glacier Nat'l. It's too far for a day trip from Bozeman. Thought if others are interested maybe we could caravan up together!

We are planning on leaving on July 2 and heading to Glacier before going home.

Bill