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Forum: The Rally Zone 07-05-2023, 06:46 PM
Replies: 426
Views: 153,179
Posted By Big Hooter
Alumalina 2023

Mr Sandlapper,

We are planning to attend your great rally to get our Holiday batteries charged up. Your rally has come a long way from Carowinds.
I have been in contact with our possum suppliers...
Forum: WBCCI Rallies & Events 06-17-2022, 07:44 PM
Replies: 526
Views: 106,082
Posted By Big Hooter
Alumalina 2022

Mr. Sandlapper,

Anne and I are excited about attending this years Alumalina. We are looking forward to seeing all of our Streaming friends, both seasoned and new.

Take care, be safe, stay...
Forum: The Rally Zone 07-31-2021, 11:52 AM
Replies: 485
Views: 159,172
Posted By Big Hooter
Coming to Alumalina 2021

Hello Mr Sandlapper,

Anne and I are coming to the 2021 Alumalina in October . I just made a reservation with the Tom Johnson RV park to arrive on October 21 leaving on the 24th.

I am currently...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 10-18-2020, 04:13 PM
Replies: 584
Views: 86,229
Posted By Big Hooter
Alumalina 2020, sad cancellation #92

Mr. Sandlapper and Susan,

I had some surgery on my right hand and we will have to cancel bringing our Airstream to Marion, NC this year. This is a big disappointment for us as we look forward to...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 06-01-2020, 04:08 PM
Replies: 584
Views: 86,229
Posted By Big Hooter
2020 a

Mr Sandlapper would add my wife and me ( Big Hooter) to the 2020 Alumalina Rally.
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 04-08-2019, 02:57 PM
Replies: 808
Views: 151,771
Posted By Big Hooter
Possum update

Good Day Mr. Sandlapper,

I wanted to send you a signal that all is well up here in the Blue Ridge Mountains after an interesting winter. You know it snowed here eight days ago and today it is 62...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 11-19-2018, 09:21 AM
Replies: 808
Views: 151,771
Posted By Big Hooter
Smile Happy Thanksgiving to our Alumalina friends

Hi John, Susan, Terry and Annie,

Anne and I want to wish you all a happy and safe Thanksgiving. To all of the Alumalina alumni we want to say have a Happy Thanksgiving season.

All of our...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 10-29-2018, 09:56 AM
Replies: 808
Views: 151,771
Posted By Big Hooter
Thumbs up 2018 Alumalina rally reflections

Mr. Sandlapper and Susan,

Thank you for a great Alumalina Rally. It was great to see friends from around the US and Canada who were able to attend. It was great to see a number of first timers to...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 10-22-2018, 12:10 PM
Replies: 808
Views: 151,771
Posted By Big Hooter
Thumbs up Mr. Sandlapper- Possum supply update.....

[QUOTE=sandlapper;2170670]1. MCCROSTI…. Dave
2. Mollysdad….
3. Big Hooter…. John and Anne
4. Cispook…. Sue and Mike
5. Debbi Flick
6. AlanC
7. 247stream…. Bill and Robin
8. Airsuccess…. Chuck...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 07-10-2018, 06:41 PM
Replies: 808
Views: 151,771
Posted By Big Hooter
Thumbs up 2018 Alumalina possum crop

Mr. Sandlapper,

We have returned from the Salem International Rally, what fun to see OR even tho we could not drink the water. It was good to see you and Susan in Salem having fun with fellow...
Forum: WBCCI Rallies & Events 06-30-2018, 09:37 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 13,523
Posted By Big Hooter
Smile 2019 International Rally

We have registered for the VA Rally. This is a great site, Region 3 held a rally here a few years ago. There are lots of historical sites within a seventy mile radius. We are WBCCI # 21189.

See...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 03-04-2018, 07:14 PM
Replies: 808
Views: 151,771
Posted By Big Hooter
Smile Alumalina 2018

Mr. & Mrs. Sandlapper,

Please sign us up for the 2018 Edition of the Alumalina rally. This helps me with the logistics of moving the possum's from my retail sources in the northern Blue Ridge...
Forum: The Rally Zone 12-25-2017, 07:06 PM
Replies: 800
Views: 139,222
Posted By Big Hooter
Smile 2018 Alumalina Rally

Mr. Sandlapper count us present for the Alumalina rally in October.

I will start talking to my possum suppliers in the Blue Ridge Mountain to alert them to our upcoming needs. It is my...
Forum: The Rally Zone 11-23-2017, 06:22 AM
Replies: 800
Views: 139,222
Posted By Big Hooter
Smile 2017 Thanksgiving Blessings

Mr. and Mrs. Sandpaper,

We want to wish everyone who has attended a Alumalina Rally a 2017 Thanksgiving Blessing and a safe Christmas and New Year season.

Peace to all and we will see you down...
Forum: The Rally Zone 11-12-2017, 10:36 AM
Replies: 800
Views: 139,222
Posted By Big Hooter
Silver Spirit, Thank you for sharing the...

Silver Spirit,

Thank you for sharing the video of Palmetto Cove and the fall 2017 Alumalina. I too did not hear the drone over head but you were flying it at a higher altitude it appeared. Again...
Forum: The Rally Zone 10-29-2017, 08:45 PM
Replies: 800
Views: 139,222
Posted By Big Hooter
Alumalina Lives on for another year.

John,Susan,Terry and Annie,

What a great weekend with you guys put together at the Cove. The fellowship and fun where great as expected. We met and talked with many Streamers from all over our...
Forum: The Rally Zone 10-22-2017, 08:33 PM
Replies: 800
Views: 139,222
Posted By Big Hooter
Thumbs up Friday night possum bog

Mr. Sandlapper,

I have good news and bad news????? The good news is we have a supply of possums. My game plan this year was to gather enough possums to feed three hundreds folks however due to...
Forum: The Rally Zone 03-12-2017, 07:34 PM
Replies: 800
Views: 139,222
Posted By Big Hooter
Thumbs up First timers- Skip & Denny Crowe

Sandlapper,

We met the Crowe's at our March meeting yesterday and believe they will be a great new addition to the Fall Alumalina event. They are excited to have joined the Airstream family and...
Forum: The Rally Zone 02-28-2017, 07:13 PM
Replies: 800
Views: 139,222
Posted By Big Hooter
Alumalina Fall 2017

Sandlapper,

Wow, the registration for this rally is off like a rocket (86 units as of 8 PM today). Palmetto Cove will rock in late October this year like never before with all of the Airstreamers...
Forum: The Rally Zone 02-27-2017, 06:29 PM
Replies: 800
Views: 139,222
Posted By Big Hooter
Thumbs up Fall 2017 Alumalina Rally

King Sandpaper and Queen Susan will you please add Anne and John to the rally list for the "17 Rally. It is our honor to be part of this great gathering.

Great time will be had by all who...
Forum: On The Road... 09-07-2016, 08:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,841
Posted By Big Hooter
Lynn, Best of luck with the next...

Lynn,

Best of luck with the next chapter(adventure)of your life off the mountain. We spent a couple of days with you last summer coming back from Farmington International.

I try to get to...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 08-29-2016, 09:51 AM
Replies: 434
Views: 53,970
Posted By Big Hooter
Smile Great news for everyone- More the Merrier!

John,

Palmetto Cove will rock this October..... What fun to have this large of a group of Airstream folks. This may push the largest group of Airstreams in one place including a recent Region 3...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 08-25-2016, 08:11 PM
Replies: 434
Views: 53,970
Posted By Big Hooter
Thumbs up My goodness

Mr. Sandlapper,
I have just returned to the edge of the mountain forest and checked the Air Forums and saw the Fall Alumalina thread. What happened, there were 153 signed up to attend Alumalina? I...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 07-14-2016, 05:28 AM
Replies: 434
Views: 53,970
Posted By Big Hooter
Thumbs up WOW Alumalina Fall 2016

WOW King Possum! I need to get back to the Blue Ridge and start herding up the young crop of Possums for the October Rally. With 73 families signed up by July 13,2016 the rally is rolling. I will...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 07-12-2016, 04:40 PM
Replies: 434
Views: 53,970
Posted By Big Hooter
Alumalina Fall 2016 Edition

King Possum, your humble servant and airstream friend the Big Hooter is present and flapping his wings.

Since it has been so hot I thought maybe you had joined our four legged possum friends and...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 03-22-2016, 05:14 AM
Replies: 438
Views: 52,042
Posted By Big Hooter
Thumbs up No Worry- Plan B,C & RK in place

I have put into effect three plans to recoup from the lost possums.

Plan B- I have put a bounty out for neighbors and friends along the Blue Ridge Parkway to trap or capture new possums on their...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 03-21-2016, 05:19 AM
Replies: 438
Views: 52,042
Posted By Big Hooter
Rivet Alumalina 2016 Spring Rally

Mr. Sandlapper (aka King Possum)

I want to bring you and the group an update from up on the Blue Ridge Parkway. I have good news and a little bad news. Where to start....bad news first. We have...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 01-01-2016, 10:18 AM
Replies: 438
Views: 52,042
Posted By Big Hooter
Mr. Sandlapper, Susan and Alumalina friends, ...

Mr. Sandlapper, Susan and Alumalina friends,

Anne and I want to wish everyone a Happy New Year in 2016. We pray everyone has safe travels wherever you may go in 2016. We are looking forward to...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 12-24-2015, 06:26 AM
Replies: 438
Views: 52,042
Posted By Big Hooter
Mr. Sandlapper and Susan, Merry Christmas...

Mr. Sandlapper and Susan,

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in 2016. We want to wish all of our Alumalina friends a safe and Merry Christmas.

We look forward to the spring Alumalina and...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 12-10-2015, 05:55 PM
Replies: 438
Views: 52,042
Posted By Big Hooter
Hi Phil, Thank you for catching the Big...

Hi Phil,

Thank you for catching the Big Hooter being listed twice on the list. I thought Mr. Sandpaper listed me twice so I would have to work twice as hard gathering up the possums for Ronnie...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 11-21-2015, 02:09 PM
Replies: 438
Views: 52,042
Posted By Big Hooter
Anne and John have the Alumalina rallies on our...

Anne and John have the Alumalina rallies on our calendar for both the spring and fall 2016. Thank you Mr. Sandlapper and Susan.
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 11-18-2015, 08:29 PM
Replies: 563
Views: 60,302
Posted By Big Hooter
Smile Alumalina Spring & Fall 2016 Edition

Mr. Sandlapper,

We have marked our 2016 Airstream calendar with both of the Alumalina dates . Thank you for giving them out so we can put them into our long range planning for 2016.

Now to...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 10-26-2015, 08:45 PM
Replies: 563
Views: 60,302
Posted By Big Hooter
Mr. Sandlapper & Susan, What a great weekend...

Mr. Sandlapper & Susan,

What a great weekend to be with you, Terry and Annie and two hundred plus of our Airstream friends. THANK YOU. The Palmetto Cove was a great camping location and the...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 09-16-2015, 08:39 PM
Replies: 563
Views: 60,302
Posted By Big Hooter
Mr. Sandlapper, Now we are cooking..... some...

Mr. Sandlapper,
Now we are cooking..... some Pearl River possums and armadillos will be a great addition to Ronnie's cooking pots. I would ask Michael start gathering up everyone he sees walking...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 09-15-2015, 08:58 PM
Replies: 563
Views: 60,302
Posted By Big Hooter
Mr. Sandlapper, Sir. I have run into a...

Mr. Sandlapper, Sir.

I have run into a little problem with my task of herding my fair share of grade A live possums from the Blue Ridge/Stone Mountain State Park, NC area. I think the word is out...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 08-21-2015, 07:02 PM
Replies: 563
Views: 60,302
Posted By Big Hooter
Mr. Sandlapper (aka John) WOW #101 committed...

Mr. Sandlapper (aka John)

WOW #101 committed to Alumalina. King Possum, you know many folks are just now getting home from summer trips and fun. Now they will start planning the fall trips and...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 08-16-2015, 12:09 PM
Replies: 563
Views: 60,302
Posted By Big Hooter
Mr.Sandlapper (aka King Possum), I hope you...

Mr.Sandlapper (aka King Possum),

I hope you and Susan had a good trip to the left coast for business. I was great that we were able to me you and Susan in Jackson, TN for a cup of coffee and a ...
Forum: The Rally Zone 07-22-2015, 08:11 PM
Replies: 976
Views: 114,451
Posted By Big Hooter
Matt, We're in the Canopener.... loop 102,...

Matt,

We're in the Canopener.... loop 102, site 64. You guys talked us into coming down in January while we were Farmington. See everyone in October at The Palmetto Cove if not sooner. See ya...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 07-04-2015, 08:55 PM
Replies: 563
Views: 60,302
Posted By Big Hooter
Chuck & Susan, Great news about you all...

Chuck & Susan,

Great news about you all coming to "The Cove" this fall. FYI, we joined and did a short caravan with some of the SE Camping Group (two days) coming to the International in...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 07-04-2015, 02:23 PM
Replies: 563
Views: 60,302
Posted By Big Hooter
Mr Sandlapper, We want to wish all of our...

Mr Sandlapper,

We want to wish all of our Alumalina friends both old and new a Happy Fourth of July. Be safe and have fun everyone.

We will have our forth party in Farmington NM this year at...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 06-30-2015, 09:54 PM
Replies: 563
Views: 60,302
Posted By Big Hooter
Smile Bill & Shelly- Fall 2015

King Sandlapper,

Bill & Shelly are parked next to us in Farmington. I remember them coming to a previous Alumalina. In one of our conversations we talked about them coming to the gathering in...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 06-22-2015, 06:28 AM
Replies: 563
Views: 60,302
Posted By Big Hooter
Mr. Sandlapper, Wow the clan is gathering...

Mr. Sandlapper,

Wow the clan is gathering for the Fall Alumalina at Palmetto Cove, We are about to meet up with a SE caravan (11) counting us at Palo Duro Canyon State Park outside of Canyon TX....
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 05-31-2015, 08:47 PM
Replies: 563
Views: 60,302
Posted By Big Hooter
Mr. Sandlapper, Wow, 44 committed to the...

Mr. Sandlapper,

Wow, 44 committed to the Fall Alumalina in October! What fun will be had by all who attend. I bet the Rally will grow to over a 100 before October 1. In the June newsletter for...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 04-26-2015, 06:03 AM
Replies: 563
Views: 60,302
Posted By Big Hooter
Mr. Sandlapper, I look forward to kicking...

Mr. Sandlapper,

I look forward to kicking back with you and Susan and our friends at the Region 3 Rally this week. We are coming in on Wednesday mid day. I found some Wilkes County creek water...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 04-16-2015, 07:40 PM
Replies: 563
Views: 60,302
Posted By Big Hooter
Mr. Sandlapper, What is this flip phone? I...

Mr. Sandlapper,

What is this flip phone? I went from my signal flags or signal light (Morse Code) to a bag phone to an I Phone in one generation. Wow that's moving ahead with communications. But...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 04-11-2015, 06:57 AM
Replies: 563
Views: 60,302
Posted By Big Hooter
Beth, thank you for revealing a family secret. ...

Beth, thank you for revealing a family secret.

John (the Birthday Guy), Anne and I wish you a HAPPY BIRTHDAY, how does it feel to the 29 again????? We do not sing but we will make a joyful...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 04-10-2015, 04:00 PM
Replies: 563
Views: 60,302
Posted By Big Hooter
Sandlapper, Wow the fall gathering is off to...

Sandlapper,

Wow the fall gathering is off to a great start. 25 yes in a weeks time. Lets see if there are a 140 spaces, the gathering maybe full before June 1st. What a Carolina Connection of ...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 04-09-2015, 05:23 AM
Replies: 563
Views: 60,302
Posted By Big Hooter
John, We are looking forward to seeing...

John,

We are looking forward to seeing everyone at the Cove in October. What a great place to hold a rally. There are lots of outdoor activities for everyone.

Anne and I hope to see most in...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 03-29-2015, 05:05 PM
Replies: 543
Views: 52,243
Posted By Big Hooter
Smile Alumalina Spring 2015

Sandlapper ( King Possum),

The Alumalina Rally was just terrific. Everything was perfect except for a few raindrops. John, you and your helpers did a fantastic job and the community of people...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 03-21-2015, 07:50 AM
Replies: 543
Views: 52,243
Posted By Big Hooter
Smile Five days and counting

Spring is here as of 6:42 PM yesterday, must be time for the Spring Alumalina?????

Maggie you better be prepared for lots of hugs.

King Possum(Mr.Sandlapper) I hear we are having Tube...
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