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Old 06-11-2008, 09:09 AM   #181
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Quick Update

Quick update,

Just wanted to let everyone know the goings on for the “East Coast VAC Rally 2008” are coming along nicely. Over the past couple of days, boxes from the “Oriental Trading Company” has shown up on the doorstep with over 100 “Rubber Ducks” saying they are ready for a race. This “Duck Race” will give the VAC a chance to give a donation to some of the people that need it the most, “KOA Kids with Cancer”. Each duck will be sold for a $1.00 and all money will be given to that charity. There will also be “Palm Tree” coolers placed throughout our area with drinks for everyone. My wife has been getting all the stuff ready for the kids, Sand-Art, picture frame painting, pull-string bags (can be painted), games, etc…. We will take a group photo of the kids that they can then place in their painted frame to take home with them.

My wife and I went to the “Everything is a Dollar” store over the weekend looking for a few things. Each trailer will get a nice bag of $1.00 goodies when they show up, along with their picture taken under the “Welcome To… BYAMVILLE” sign (Thanks Shacksman) in a picture frame. I’ve also ordered “Can Koozies” with the rally logo. They told me the box should be on my doorstep this Friday. Each trailer will get two in their welcome bag. We will have extras to sell if you want a few extras along with some T-shirts also with the rally logo. The local tourist information center said they will have packets ready for us as well.

If there’s anything you guys think I have missed, PLEASE let me know! I want to make sure everyone gets the info they need in order to have a goodtime. Oh, almost forgot. I’ve been told there’s a good chance the local newspaper will be coming out. I’ve suggest to them during the open house.

I think if by the end of Monday we have helped kids with cancer, given the kids camping with us a weekend to remember as a child, a chance for the adults to learn something about their trailers and have a nice relaxing weekend with the family, I think we could all say it was a success!

Now, everyone pray for good weather!
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Old 06-12-2008, 05:32 PM   #182
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. . . Now, everyone pray for good weather!
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Paul, you've been busy. It sounds like this will be a rally to remember.
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Old 06-12-2008, 08:17 PM   #183
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Sure could use some time off. This will be a very nice rally. I am almost finished with the 67 GT. A little more polishing, and a few other minor details. This will be the first outing since the restore. Everyone have a safe trip.

Paul, MANY THANKS to you and others that have put this rally together.

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Old 06-16-2008, 09:54 AM   #184
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The weather reports for this weekend indicate highs in the upper 70s-low 80s range.
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Old 06-16-2008, 01:57 PM   #185
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We are leaving out tomorrow afternoon, and will be stopping in Newell WV. for 2 nights and then heading into Verona from there. Can't wait to meet everyone! Ya'll be safe on your voyage!
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Old 06-17-2008, 05:16 AM   #186
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I'm out of here!

I'm all packed up and heading to the Shendandoah in just a bit this morning. Can't wait to see my friends and make some new ones. This is going to be an awesome rally.

Here's to everyone having a safe trip and I'll see you there.
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Old 06-17-2008, 11:37 AM   #187
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Come by and stay a while!!

If any one wants to stop over on their way to of from the rally, we would welcome your visit. Highland Haven is about 20 minutes off off I-81. Near Roanoake, VA.

Here is our link if you are interested Highland Haven
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Old 06-17-2008, 01:40 PM   #188
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I'll be arriving tomorrow evening around 530pm or so. Oh so looking forward to it. I'll be taping the VAP from the KOA on Thursday night so if anyone wants to listen in, that's fine with me.

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We will be arriving Friday morning.

2 more days of school left....

It's taking forever this year.
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Old 06-17-2008, 08:34 PM   #190
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Will be leaving late morning Weds

OK, it's been a heck of a day. Started this morning around 6:30 going to town to get my extra set of jack stands and floor jack. The thought was this, do the axle swap today, put the old one back on, then at the rally show how to swap an axle. My heart was in the right place, my mind said at the end of the job "Are you crazy?" Lucky for me, a buddy owns a commercial garage and let me use anything I needed. Well, after impacts, die grinders, pry bars, floor jacks, jack stands, hand tools, etc..., etc... etc... it took Doug Rowbottom and I just over four hours to do the job. With that said, after putting on the new one, there was no way the old one was going back on. We will still be doing the axle swap, but it will be more of the "TV" version. We will be bring the old one for people to pack wheel bearing, show how to measure for an axle, etc.... So bring paper and pen to write down what you need to know.

I'll also be showing how to add Air Cond. to your vintage trailer and no one will know its there, unless the really look hard.

Weather is looking good so far, just keep your fingers crossed. Doug, Bill and I will be heading down in the AM, I need to run by the "Staunton Tourist and Conv. Center" to pick up the local area info..

See you guys in the afternoon.
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Old 06-17-2008, 09:08 PM   #191
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We will be doing the 600 miles on Thursday. Hope to make it by Happy Hour. Confirmed reservations today. Very helpful people. I'm in 109.
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Old 06-17-2008, 09:09 PM   #192
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I got in about 6:30 this evening. The Weimer's are already here, the first vintage rig to arrive. The campground is nice and shady, and the weather cool. Won't even need A/C tonight. A big change for me. Here's a couple of pics.
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A river, or creek depending on how you look at it, runs behind our area. The sites are mostly level but some need tweaking. I see people fishing at the lake but have no clue if things are biting. And there are ducks and rabbits all over the place, friendly ones that don't even run when you walk up to them. The campground seems to have something for everyone. Cool little spot!

Oh yes, and the WiFi works very well here, but the cell signal doesn't . . .
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Old 06-18-2008, 02:01 AM   #193
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We will be doing the 600 miles on Thursday. Hope to make it by Happy Hour. Confirmed reservations today. Very helpful people. I'm in 109.
I will have a cold beverage ready when you show up. We are going to be neighbors in 108... Do you know Rob Baker? He is the guy on the Vintage Airstream Podcast with the famous laugh, well he is a neighbor too in site 110
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Old 06-18-2008, 07:50 AM   #194
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I will have a cold beverage ready when you show up. We are going to be neighbors in 108... Do you know Rob Baker? He is the guy on the Vintage Airstream Podcast with the famous laugh, well he is a neighbor too in site 110

Yes we do, went to his Band Do Da last year or 2006. We had a private concert by a great little community orchestra / dance band.

We are almost ready. We'll hook up tonight after the office and be ready to go at ........ 4am.
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the beverage will be waiting for you... safe travels.
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Old 06-18-2008, 09:07 AM   #196
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Bad News!

Due to unusual circumstances, Frank (62Overlander) may be unable to attend the East coast Vintage rally this weekend.

See this News 19 Story for details.

Apparently he is still able to post to the forum though.

We're pulling for ya Frank! Hang in there!
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Oh yes, and the WiFi works very well here, but the cell signal doesn't . . .
What an age we live in!
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and be ready to go at ........ 4am.
If you're thinking about making a mad dash over the GWB you'll need to leave at 2am.
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Due to unusual circumstances, Frank (62Overlander) may be unable to attend the East coast Vintage rally this weekend.

See this News 19 Story for details.

Apparently he is still able to post to the forum though.

We're pulling for ya Frank! Hang in there!
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This has to be the funniest clip I have ever watched... I only wish I could see Franks face when he sees this for the first time!!! If he had Rum and coke you could not get him off of the ride...but watch out below>>>
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