Alumalina 2014

[m.hony]

Why are sob's black? Seems like they should be white...

[Big Hooter]

M.hony,

I think Florida 55 (Chuck) knows white does not show up on a cream colored map. Or it could be that native animals( possums,chipmunks,squirrels,beavers, foxes, bears) in the woods on the Wateree State Park camping grounds see white at danger, while black is accepted. Remember we are going to try to catch some possums for the Possum bog and we do not need then running out of the park. Now that King Possum has achieved a dream of filling up the Lake Wateree camp grounds we are really in need of catching as many possums as possible.

m.hony if you are coming to the rally would you mind bring some of those Pearl River possums with you, we need the extra protein?

Back to my tree limb.

Remember - See ya down the road.

Big Hooter
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[Florida 55]

There is no symbolism or hidden meaning associated with the SOB's being black. My drawing software comes with a library of shapes and symbols including a black trailer. Months ago I created a silver trailer from the standard black symbol to use for the map I made for another rally. When I decided to add the non-Airstream trailers to the Lake Wateree map it was easier to use the default black trailer symbol than to create another. Plus, as my friend Big Hooter (John) pointed out, black stands out better than white on a creme background.

One thing about free labor. You have to take what you get and be happy with it.

[BAB]

John....I'll be you are OVERWHELMED to see how this little "neighborhood" get together has turned out....gosh, a sellout! Really looking forward to seeing everyone in March...and thanks for all you've done to make this event the "must attend".....! Barry

[sandlapper]

Give yourself a raise Chuck, darn nice work on the map. I am still hoping some of those black trailers will turn out silver. When I originally checked on possible dates with the park, a few sites were already taken for our weekend. But only a few, so maybe some black turns silver.


Yep Barry, hard to believe our little back yard party has grown so much. Alumanitus is at near epidemic stages here in the Carolinas. It has even spread outside our boundaries.

We will voluntarily quarrentine ourselves the last weekend in March, in a grove of trees, on the side of a lake, and take our medicine. (I prefer mine in liquid form).


After the first of the year we will work on the details.

John

[moparjohn]

I am in AWE! I just made my reservation today. If I held out or did not see this until Monday, I might have missed out! I am so looking forward to meeting some of the most hardcore possum lovers out there. A few questions so I can begin to plan. You do (of course) have happy hours daily at 4 (RIGHT?) gotta stock up now on wine and spirits. I pour a VERY GOOD Manhatten! I plan on bringing some NJ local brews, a Jerzy welcome station if you will. Ice will be accepted as tip. I have a dutch oven, what do I need to know about cooking with lump charcoal? Cause I think I better pratice! 50 plus Airstreams/ Airstreamers- lookout Wateree! MPJ

[nilesrob]

Originally Posted by moparjohn

I am in AWE! I just made my reservation today. If I held out or did not see this until Monday, I might have missed out! I am so looking forward to meeting some of the most hardcore possum lovers out there. A few questions so I can begin to plan. You do (of course) have happy hours daily at 4 (RIGHT?) gotta stock up now on wine and spirits. I pour a VERY GOOD Manhatten! I plan on bringing some NJ local brews, a Jerzy welcome station if you will. Ice will be accepted as tip. I have a dutch oven, what do I need to know about cooking with lump charcoal? Cause I think I better pratice! 50 plus Airstreams/ Airstreamers- lookout Wateree! MPJ

I would be delighted to swap some local Georgia brews for some local NJ brews, or elsewhere for that matter!

[Lily&Me]

I have a Prosecco and frozen raspberries concoction that I am dying to try...don't you just love Prosecco?

Hope the weather will be warm enough for cold drinks, rather than hot whiskies.



Maggie

[sandlapper]

Mpj,

Ya know what they say,"all the planning in the world can never replace dumb luck!!"

Glad you found us, we are looking forward to the meet up.

Yep, happy hour starts whenever you want it to, but no later than 4. There will undoubtably be some local southern comfort there, along with the regular shelf stuff.

Our now almost famous Rita will be there Sat afternoon for another guest performance.

Just bring you iron, there will be plenty of good hep/instruction available.

And yes, ya gotta like possum. Fried, baked, boiled, stewed............

Wateree as never before.

Possum King

[sandlapper]

Well arighty then, opportunity knocks.

How 'bout we add "bring a brew, get a brew" to the party.

[jasperkins]

We too are looking forward to this Airstream get together. We went ahead and signed up too for the AlumaFlamingo in February, so we are really getting a chance to meet everyone!

And while we are based out of Colorado Springs, CO., its just too cold to be back home right now :-)
So we are currently staying with friends (on their land) in York, SC., and then taking bi-weekly trips along the eastern seaboard. We just got back from 7 days at Boyds campground in Key West, FL- ready to head back to warm weather :-)


As we have been full-timing in ours since Sept., this will be a great way to meet and great and exchange tips and stories.

[sandlapper]

Hey Jason, you must be living right to have stumbled into this sweet spot in the Carolinas. We are surely glad you found us and yes, there are plenty of great folks, advice, stories..........all good stuff at the gathering. I can almost guarentee you won't want to leave.

BTW, when you coming by??

John

[sandlapper]

We have Chucks wonderful map, with all the user names, showing everyones location in the park. Now you know who your neighbor is. Of the nearly 50 rigs coming, only 11 have posted on the RSVP page at the bottom of the Portal page. Thank you 11. If you would..........on the RSVP list......sometime in the next few weeks......

please post your tenative arrival date, and your names so we can make a good list for everyone.

Thanks

John

[rivet-rivet]

Will not be able to attend the gathering in March. Camped at Lake Wateree last week, and it reached 80 on Friday. Will attend the event next fall.

[SeeMore]

Checked in on the portal page for the event, we are missing many there.

[sandlapper]

Site 28 belongs to Charlotte and her vintage Holiday Rambler, coming in on Thursday. Charlotte attended the Fall gathering in a tent.

So we count her silver.

Good for you, Charlotte, glad to have you back.

John

[sandlapper]

3 - Delta Queen
5 - mtnluvrs
10 - TowJob1975
11 - Captain Hank
14 - Twobikes
15 - jm2
16- Wendy and David
17 - Doug and Maggie
18 - justretired
20 - Firedog1
21 - BAB
22 - GCinSC2
23 - StreamNtyme
24- Chillpoints
25 - Nilesrob
26 - SeeMore
28- Charlotte
29 - sctinman
30- Skatiero
32 - Florida55
33 - Landyatch79
34- Eddie and Kathy
35- Airstreemer
36 - mcdowellc
37- mbmbstreamer
38- Jane and Steve
39- egrbeav
40- Lucky Ducks
43 - tubewannabe
44- moparjohn
45- 3Dog Nite
47- heslihotel
50 - Sandlapper
51 - Phil,Sue, Cheryl
52 - RobandJan
53 - TerryandAnn
54 - SafariStreamer
55 - John and Linda
56 - Ronnie B
57 - Big Hooter
58 - Arrowstream
59 - RoadRunner
60 - Air2
62 - Tinbender
63- bamurfree
64- Renee and Shack
66- jsaperkins
71 - StreamNmemee



Add 1 more......Charlotte and her vintage 16' Holiday Rambler......28

[moparjohn]

I never have kyaked, hope they rent them there or I could borrrow someones!!! MPK

[sctinman44]

Maggie, When are you taking orders for that bread ? Picture worth a thousand words, sure looks good. Ken & Barbara

[sctinman44]

John, Looks about time for an update on the map, looks like the place is full according to my count. Airstream 95% SOB's 5%. AIRSTREAM RULES !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!