Second Annual Birthday Bash 2011

[Shacksman]

[QUOTE=62overlander;976383]I just ordered the rocket kits. Thanks to Dan I got hooked up with the Boy Scouts of America. They had a very good price on bulk kits. Here are the two I selected...
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The Viking
I will have 24 kits for sale. They will cost $12/kit and include 2 rocket motors. I will also have some extra rocket motors if wanted. We will have all the materials needed to build your kit. We hope to build a three rocket launch pad where each kid can fire the ignition button.

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Frank, put us down for a rocket kit, Nickolas will get a blast out of that!

[Frank's Trailer Works]

Gotta covered Doug...

We will have a build one afternoon and launch the next day. Perhaps I should order another dozen, they are very popular. I might order the real simple kits for the youngest in the group.
I am kind of hoping some older kids bring some big rockets from home we can launch also. I once built the Apollo 13 rocket with the three stages. It went up and worked perfectly. All three sections came down as planned right onto a tall building. I was never able to retrieve it.

[WineStream]

Frank:

It looks like "the alpha" is a really basic kit. I think Parker might like one of those. If Nickolas is doing one, then I'm sure Parker would enjoy one, too. Please sign us up for one kit or put us on the waiting list for your next order.

[aceflys]

Hey Frank

This rocket thing is really taking-off.
I'm sure Adam will love to launch one too.
Do you think we will need ATC clearance. We are just north of the Pittsburgh Airport? We don't need the FAA coming down on The TAC

Ace

Just back from a great weekend at The Ohio TAC Rally

[WineStream]

Originally Posted by aceflys

Hey Frank

This rocket thing is really taking-off.


Just back from a great weekend at The Ohio TAC Rally

Ha! Great pun, Ace. Rocket...taking off!

The TAC OH rally was a great start to the TAC season. I think we drummed some support for the Bash.

[aceflys]

Ha Jason

Great job hosting we love your town of Wooster. Lisa said she would love to live there. We can't wait to blast-off to The Bash.

Ace in PA

TAC PA-1

[Frank's Trailer Works]

I am so itching to go camping it blows my mind. Only 48 hours till my first outing of the year. Even cooler, 77 days till the Bash.

[aceflys]

Hey Frank

We are heading south to the Ramp Festival. Its at Mt Morris PA right at the PA WV state line.
This is our second trip Streamer this spring. We are keep the Caravel stocked and ready to roll!
Thinking Penn Wood may be our next time out. You In?

Ace in PA

Hooked and Ready to Roll

[owenslander]

I need to know for sure if we can use our canoe in the lake???? Can we fish???? What about scooters????? Store to buy food for the pot luck & happy hours???? Bakery for Birthday cake???? Any thing else we need to bring???? Thanks,

[aceflys]

Originally Posted by owenslander

i need to know for sure if we can use our canoe in the lake???? Can we fish???? What about scooters????? Store to buy food for the pot luck & happy hours???? Bakery for birthday cake???? Any thing else we need to bring???? Thanks,

Hey owenslander!

Thank you for your questions.

Canoes and kayaks are able to be used in the lake. We have used them in the past without issue. Fishing is most definitely allowed, and you may be able to fish right off your campsite. The lake is full of bluegill, sunfish, and bass. In the past, the Coopers' have allowed us to use scooters, and if they're licensed it won't be a problem. There is a well-stocked camp store to buy the necessities, but there is also a market only a few miles away. We're not sure if the market has a bakery, but about 10 miles away there is a Giant Eagle (PA's Main Grocer) that will definitely have a bakery. In addition, there is a new LOVE's truckstop two miles from the camp, and we are close to a huge outlet mall called Grove City Outlets (to keep the wife happy)

In addition, you will recieve a packet with all you need to know, including directions and area attrictions, when you arrive.

See you there!

Ace in PA, couting down to The Bash--73 days!

[aceflys]

Hey Bash Attendees

We have invited Rose and Diana to pop kettle corn for us again at The Bash II. Their popcorn was a hit last year around the campfire. If you attended the Bash last year, you will remember it as the best you've ever had. If you have not had the opportunity to enjoy this delicacy, this gives you just another reason to come to Bash II.

Thanks to Rose and Diana for coming and popping for us.

Ace in PA manning the 24\7 Bash II Headquarters

[WineStream]

Something that often doesn't get mentioned about a rally but that is present at all TAC rallies, especially the Birthday Bash, is something for the little kids. Teenagers will band together and typically occupy themselves. It's tougher to have something for the little ones. Being a parent of two of the little ones, the Bash 2010 was a revelation for me in how to deal with my kids at a rally that is second to none. The Bash was the first time camping that when Andrea asked, "where's Mason?" my answer was, "I don't know...he's around here somewhere." And I wasn't worried about that response. Same for Parker. Andrea and I would be enjoying some wine by the AS and Parker would run by with a handful of other kids. And with the boondocking...they NEVER watched TV the whole weekend...and didn't miss it. I can't wait for another long week of "natural" babysitting. Here's some kid memories from last year...

[aceflys]

Jason you are so right.

Our kids are so lucky. We have been dragging them all over this great land. And they have loved every mile.

Here I am in 2000 in the FLA Keys camping in a van with $30 tent and a hot plate.
There mom didn't make that 1st trip south. She hasn't missed one trip since then.

Here we are back in FLA over the winter.
And they are still loving every mile.

Ace drying the kids sleeping bags.
After a wet but fun weekend of Streaming
TAC PA-1

[byamcaravanner]

Originally Posted by WineStream

I can't wait for another long week of "natural" babysitting. Here's some kid memories from last year...

Jason, you are absolutely right. For kids (of all ages) it is an experience that is rare these days. One of pure and innocent joy. There is some sort of magical bond that forms with all the kids.

All I can say is for those of you who are thinking about attending this year... sign up and come see what it is all about. As with all us folks that have been doing this for 3 years now (including the pre-bash in '09) you will be hooked and so will your kids.

Sure hope to see a bunch of new faces this year along with all our great friends from the last 3 years of camping fun.

[aceflys]

Hey fellow Streamer's and wannabes still time to register.
All are welcome TAC and WBCCI members and non-members.
We have 50 trailers signed up for The Bash II so far.
We have plenty of room for more. If you are still on the fence.
I think you should jump that fence and make plans to join us.

Bash Info

Second Annual Birthday Bash 2011

Ace in PA Dreaming of Streaming

TAC PA-1
WBCCI 2169

Yes we have courtesy parking in Bethel Park PA 15102

[nick6930]

Ace,

That is sure is a great picture that you have there. It must have been taken by an AWESOME photographer.

Jill and I have our fingers crossed and cant want to go.

[aceflys]

Originally Posted by nick6930

Ace,

Originally Posted by nick6930

That is sure is a great picture that you have there. It must have been taken by an AWESOME photographer.

Hey Nick

You are right about the awesome photographer.
That photo was taken by my daughter with her Nikon 5000.
I was flying the Cessna that you can see in the top of the photo. I'll let her know she has a fan. I'm sure she will be taking lots of photos at The Bash II

[aceflys]

Hey All

As you can see in this photo. Cooper's Lake Campground is definitely able to handle a large group. So there is plenty of room for Airstreams at the Bash II.

Bash Info

Second Annual Birthday Bash 2011

Hope to see you there!

Ace in PA
Airstream packed and ready to roll
TAC PA-1
WBCCI 2169

Yes we have courtesy parking in Bethel Park PA 15102

[airstreamhobo]

Hey Ace..Who is that Clown with your daughter????

[JFScheck]

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