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biggoofball · 08-14-2008, 08:06 PM

Just got back from Chicago for work. Allie made a valiant effort and I am helping pack now too. Looks I'll be good to go tomorrow morning, if a smidge sleepy.

streamer23 · 08-17-2008, 08:28 AM

Looks like a lot of arrivals today.I just viewed 23 Airstreams coming off the bridge and into PEI.Probably the express caravan.

myboyburt · 08-18-2008, 06:46 AM

The NEU Maritime Discovery Caravan arrived late yesterday morning.
The R1R is being held in a most beautiful location here in PEI. Looking forward to exploring the island after the opening activities are done.

balrgn · 08-18-2008, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by myboyburt

The NEU Maritime Discovery Caravan arrived late yesterday morning.
The R1R is being held in a most beautiful location here in PEI. Looking forward to exploring the island after the opening activities are done.

NICE, please keep us poor working stiffs posted! Have a great time everyone up there!

love vintage · 08-18-2008, 03:30 PM

Foodies: New Glasgow Lobster suppers (authentic homemade Maritime fare). For those of a more refined taste, "Malpeque oysters", known world-wide...short drive to Malpeque.

Every destination in PEI is a short drive. Don't you love it?
Have fun,

yukionna · 08-18-2008, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by balrgn

NICE, please keep us poor working stiffs posted! Have a great time everyone up there!

To hold you over, here is a link to a blog being maintained by the Maritime Holiday caravan folks. From what I have seen of the blog so far, the scenery is exquisite and, of course, there is much "fun, fellowship, & adventure" happening too!

dufferin · 08-19-2008, 05:15 AM

from what I see the images are not yet about PEI...
But I can recognize ASers that are here...

dufferin · 08-19-2008, 10:01 AM

We were expecting VAC members and they haven't showed up yet. I know why.
But if somebody can get in touch with me by PM to confirm their position I would really appreciate.
Thanks for your help on that.

david

balrgn · 08-20-2008, 06:59 PM

What's goin on up there? No pics?
Hope the weather is holding!

yukionna · 08-20-2008, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by dufferin

from what I see the images are not yet about PEI...
But I can recognize ASers that are here...

There are now rally photos posted to the blog.

balrgn · 08-21-2008, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by yukionna

There are now rally photos posted to the blog.

NIce, thanks, they are having fun!

streamer23 · 08-22-2008, 12:14 PM

Just returned from the rally.Met a lot of forum members for the first time.It's great to be able to put a face to a lot of the online names.
Attendance was approx. 100 trailers.The campground owners and hosts Leonard & Michael are fantastic people and the facility was very nice.Great experience.

balrgn · 08-23-2008, 06:34 AM

The rigs are heading home just spotted a bunch leaving on the webcam!!!

http://www.confederationbridge.com/en/webcam.php

balrgn · 08-23-2008, 06:43 AM

That is too kool

streamer23 · 08-23-2008, 06:50 AM

I just saw that one leaving too.It is so cool.The bridge is quite a marvel of construction.It is 13km (8 miles)long and takes 12 minutes to cross.

streamer23 · 08-23-2008, 09:06 AM

There was a film crew there from an RV show(I think it was RVTV) and they were shooting some footage of the rally.I will have to keep an eye open to find out when/if it will be on the show.

balrgn · 08-23-2008, 09:11 AM

That would be real nice to see!

Elaine L · 08-23-2008, 01:40 PM

Just got back from our long long trip. Thanks to Michael and Leonard for hosting us at such a beautiful campground and Canadian Atlantic for all their hard work in putting on this rally. Thank you Bob T. for getting us all excited to attend. It was a party for sure! Met some really "colorful" new friends. Hope someday to return to PEI. It is just a perfect place to spend time.

Thanks to Pam and Chuck for leading us on this amazing vacation.

myboyburt · 08-23-2008, 01:42 PM

This was the scene yesterday as the NEU Caravan exited PEI via the bridge. I white knuckled it the whole way, in fact I think my fingerprints are embedded in the steering wheel.

There are a couple of sections on the bridge where you are required to climb and descend fairly steeply. Didn't like that part.....

Pam · 08-23-2008, 03:39 PM

Thanks to the Canadian Atlantic Unit, Bob and Harriett Thompson, Joan Drake, Michael, and everyone who worked so hard to make this a wonderful experience.

Great location and facilities. We had a huge tent that was most impressive and held us all. The food was perfect and the entertainment phenomenal. We didn't dare miss a thing.

LOVED PEI and the people. We only met cheerful and chatty Islanders that couldn't do enough to help us out. We also enjoyed every meal out, our visits to the many local businesses, including one very good bakery in North Rustico.

I personally was so impressed with all our new friend from the CAU...David, Diane, Melissa and Brian to name only a few. We met Michael who shared his special Airstream history and numbers tracking with us. All wonderful people.

Thank you so much for everything.... And, remember, we have courtesy parking for when you trek down to central Massachusetts.