Vintage Trailer Jam 08

[startrekker2001]

Startrekker2001 and Mrs Trekker will be there. We signed up in Feb. Since we will be spending the summer at Saratoga RV Park, just a few miles north on Rte 50, it was just too handy to pass up. The trailer is all polished and ready to go.

Looking forward to seeing friends, old and new.

Is there going to be an open house? Need to know so's I'll have my Sunday-go-to-meetin' jeans with me.

Vic and Josie Smith

[yukionna]

Vic...great news! Looking forward to seeing you guys again.

Want a walk down nostalgia lane?
Check out my profile picture!

[vajeep]

Melissa and I will be there!!!
We will be leaving Richmond on Monday July 7th. We are visiting some of our Airstream Friends in New Hope PA for a couple of days and then on to Saratoga Springs!!

[startrekker2001]

Originally Posted by yukionna

Vic...great news! Looking forward to seeing you guys again.

Want a walk down nostalgia lane?
Check out my profile picture!

Yukionna,
Ah, yes ... I remember it well. Neat pic.

Vic

[VintageRV]

Hi 2air',

To answer your question about what brands are invited...

All vintage RVs are welcome. I'm sure Airstreams will be there by the dozens, but we're expecting many other brands from the 1940s forward.

In fact, we're parking up to 20 non-vintage rigs on site, if they want to come and learn more about the how/why of vintage trailer life.

I look forward to seeing many of you in Saratoga Springs this July!

Steve

[pinktrailer]

I'm signed up, and had wondered why I didn't see anything about it on the New England site. I think it sounds like a great deal, and as far as I'm concerned, with Steve & Colin and Rich there, the opportunities to learn about and "talk" vintage trailers will be amazing.

I'm heading to the area anyway as my 16 year-old daughter will be in a huge soccer tournament about twenty minutes away in Clifton Park. There will be some great soccer to watch if anyone is interested.

I'm just glad to have a meeting of vintage trailers in the "Northeast". I love to show off my trailer and see others, but I can't afford to travel to the mid west or further.

I'm looking forward to having fun. I'm just hoping that the soccer games don't conflict with all the action at the "jam"!!!! I'll make sure that Bob brings his harmonica. Gail

[Chuck]

Originally Posted by pinktrailer

I'm signed up, and had wondered why I didn't see anything about it on the New England site.

Cuz its not a wbcci/neu event. Although, I don't think there's any law against putting a non-wbcci event up there. But generally, the calendar only lists club stuff.

[biggoofball]

I'm signed up!! This should be a fun event.

[VintageRV]

It really will be a fun event. My family was driving back home to Vermont yesterday and we stopped at the site to walk around and let my daughter get out and stretch. My wife, Michele, who is not as in to trailers as the rest of us thought it was a fantastic site. The grounds of the park are truly beautiful. It's more like a beautiful college campus feel than it is a campground. The historic buildings are worth coming for, alone. The public swimming pool is even historic. Also, right next to our campground, there's one of the best springs in the park.

Definitely bring your bikes! The grounds are pretty flat and tree-lined, and there are really nice trails and roads to bike on.

Finally, keep in mind that Saratoga Springs is a historic town with tons of fantastic restaurants, coffee shops and even a gelateria!

With all there is to do, it might be hard to get people to attend the seminars we're putting together!

I'm attaching a photo of the historic Spring Water Bottling Plant which is now a very nice auto museum. The facility is our classroom building during the Jam.

[Frank's Trailer Works]

Originally Posted by safari62

If they serve PIE at this JAM I promise to stop complaining about the burnt flesh dinner offerings!

Gary, If you come, and if you make not mention of burnt flesh. I will bake you any pie of your choosing in my vintage stove, using vintage pie plates and freshest of ingredients. what Pie do you choose?

[safari62]

62'
OK, peach pie it is. I'll bring the vanilla ice cream.

On the carne controvery we have it covered. Turns out one of the sponsors is vegetarian and there will be that option. Thank You Steve!

Does this mean on site pie making and delivery or Fed Ex from Maryland to Saratoga Springs?

We have our reservations. Arriving Thursday....can't wait.

I still think 2Airs PIE RALLY is a great idea.

[Frank's Trailer Works]

We are strongly leaning toward going.... Peach pie it is, from scratch, baked fresh in the Anna's oven. If you want to, just get cream, I could bring my ice cream maker and some salt, make it vintage style too.

[anniescc]

Originally Posted by wheel interested

I haven't seen anyone post about this rally yet.

Vintage Trailer Jam 08
July 11-14, 2008
Saratoga Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs NY

Airstream Life » Vintage Trailer Jam 2008

Sponsored by Airstream Life, Vintage Trailer Supply and GSM

Hello
We have a 64 Overlander that we just spent the last year restoring. We were fornuate enough to be able to get a seasonal waterfront site for the summer. We would love to come to the Jam to check it out but want to leave the "baby " at home since we just got her settled.Can we still come and tour around and chat with other airstream owners and bring our photos?

[safari62]

Originally Posted by 62overlander

We are strongly leaning toward going.... Peach pie it is, from scratch, baked fresh in the Anna's oven. If you want to, just get cream, I could bring my ice cream maker and some salt, make it vintage style too.

Good News Frank, we can compare all of the best features of the best year for Airstreams.
But leave the pie plates and ice cream maker home because we will be too busy keeping up with all the planned events and local attractions. And running your oven in July might not be the best idea without an air conditioner.
I will hold you to the pie offer at the Fall Pie Bake off Rally TBA at a future date!

[safari62]

Originally Posted by anniescc

Hello
We have a 64 Overlander that we just spent the last year restoring. We were fornuate enough to be able to get a seasonal waterfront site for the summer. We would love to come to the Jam to check it out but want to leave the "baby " at home since we just got her settled.Can we still come and tour around and chat with other airstream owners and bring our photos?

There is a walk in fee for those attending seminars and Sat. night dinner. Look over the web site details at Vintage Trailer Supply - Vintage travel trailer parts and supplies! I think it is $25.00
See you there.

[dbaur]

We are signed up and looking forward to the rally in Saratoga. We have a 69 Globetrotter and just getting started so plan to learn a lot and meet interesting people. We have visited this area before and there are lots of attractions. The Hill Cumorah Festival is nearby the following week-end. While we are not Mormons, we found this quite interesting, informative and were very welcome. Also, the Finger Lakes and Wine Region is relatively close by as is Lake Placid. Further North, Alex Bay and the Thousand Islands is a great stop. Hope to see you in Saratoga.

[Frank's Trailer Works]

Originally Posted by safari62

Good News Frank, we can compare all of the best features of the best year for Airstreams.
But leave the pie plates and ice cream maker home because we will be too busy keeping up with all the planned events and local attractions. And running your oven in July might not be the best idea without an air conditioner.
I will hold you to the pie offer at the Fall Pie Bake off Rally TBA at a future date!

If we come, I bake pie... Two pies for that is all my oven will hold. So are there any full hook up site left?

[mistral blue]

Originally Posted by 62overlander

So are there any full hook up site left?

On-site camping includes:

• 3 amp electric (for recharging only; no AC appliances, please)
• water for filling tanks
• two pump-outs (Friday and Sunday)*
• trash drop-off

*Please plan ahead for limited pump-outs and consider your holding tank capacities. Two portable toilets will be available on site. Showers and additional toilets are available at the Victoria Pool (a public swimming pool in the park) within walking distance. Victoria Pool charges $6 per person per day.

[rluhr]

I am on site now (actually courtesy parked a few miles away) and checking out the facilities in preparation for the rally. I am seriously impressed -- this is a beautiful park, which makes sense because it is all leftovers of handsome "Gilded Age" resorts.

The Auto Museum is directly across the street, a couple hundred feet from where we'll be camped. Everyone attending the rally or paying the "walk in" fee for the rally ($45 first person, $30 additional persons) gets free unlimited admission.

The SPAC (Performing Arts Center) is a short walk away. There are multi-use trails for cycling and walking, and dozens of acres of open green lawns for picnicking and hanging out. There are two major spas on site, plus a luxury hotel, plus the Victoria Pool, beautiful and free clay tennis courts (nobody was playing today despite perfect weather), and more.

About a mile away is the racetrack, and about the same distance is downtown Saratoga. The downtown is very nice, with tons of preserved architecture, great shopping, dozens of restaurants and cafe, free wifi everywhere, another park, museums, etc. It is a really fun place and worth a couple of days by itself. We just came from browsing the bookstores and having a chai in the cafe.

Right next to our campsite is a free filling station for spring water. Bring a few jugs! It's delicious. There's more, but I'm out of time for now .. .more later!

[yukionna]

Another activity option is geocaching. I noticed there are 80 geocaches hidden in a 10 mile radius around Saratoga Springs. I will be looking to add a few "found its" to my list!