Can Opener '08 Rally

[mrmossyone]

I just read through all the posts and have more questions/suggestions.

1. How does the raffle work? (I was wondering if it might be auction style and the proceeds go to a worthy cause)
2. Could I set up a couple of events for the kids? I was thinking(like someone mentioned) a bike race and a scavenger hunt? The scavenger hunt would mostly be items different people have in the campers (kids would get that item signed off of their list, you get the idea)( people could post or email me neat items they have that the kids would have to find). I can handle prizes.
3. Could we get a quick accounting of the kids coming and their ages?
4. Does the campground allow motorized vehicle, i.e. golf carts, scooters, mini bikes(I know I could look at camp ground rules but this is more fun).

Thanks in advance for comments, just thought this would make it a little more fun for the kids. Thanks again.

[Airboss]

BB57 I like that one!!!!

[mrmossyone]

Originally Posted by mrmossyone

I just read through all the posts and have more questions/suggestions.

1. How does the raffle work? (I was wondering if it might be auction style and the proceeds go to a worthy cause)
2. Could I set up a couple of events for the kids? I was thinking(like someone mentioned) a bike race and a scavenger hunt? The scavenger hunt would mostly be items different people have in the campers (kids would get that item signed off of their list, you get the idea)( people could post or email me neat items they have that the kids would have to find). I can handle prizes.
3. Could we get a quick accounting of the kids coming and their ages?
4. Does the campground allow motorized vehicle, i.e. golf carts, scooters, mini bikes(I know I could look at camp ground rules but this is more fun).

Thanks in advance for comments, just thought this would make it a little more fun for the kids. Thanks again.

Anyone interested, anyone, anyone, anyone. Bueller, Bueller, Bueller.

[Minnie's Mate]

Originally Posted by mrmossyone

I just read through all the posts and have more questions/suggestions.


3. Could we get a quick accounting of the kids coming and their ages?
4. Does the campground allow motorized vehicle, i.e. golf carts, scooters, mini bikes(I know I could look at camp ground rules but this is more fun).

Thanks in advance for comments, just thought this would make it a little more fun for the kids. Thanks again.

3. I have two sons: ages 7 & 10.
4. Sorry, no golf carts...I asked last year. I think this applies to all non-licensed, non-street legal modes of transportation.

[Jim Clark]

Originally Posted by Minnie's Mate

3. I have two sons: ages 7 & 10.
4. Sorry, no golf carts...I asked last year. I think this applies to all non-licensed, non-street legal modes of transportation.

My 13 year old will be with us but his prime concern will be how to get connected to XBox Live for a Halo3 match.

[2airishuman]

m'm'1

4.

it's a state park, check the florida state park regulations, but generally unlicensed motorized vehicles of any sort aren't allowed.

noise is also an issue. and the surrounding area is a 'protected zone' so things like open fires and walking on the sand dunes is forbidden.

there IS a set of park rules for THIS campground and i'd suggest reading them, just so you are aware (somewhat) of the issues.

also READ the thread from last year...

http://www.airforums.com/forums/f288...lly-27292.html

3.

there were 6-10 kids total last year, approximately. WE kids did go for bike rides and to the beach and so on.

i'd guess double that many this year, and not counting the flamingo pajama wearing party crowd!

with kids of all ages it's a challenge to organize an activity that would interest all of them...

that doesn't involve video games or eating!

2.

scavenger hunt? i doubt most folks want kids or adults scavenging around the camp sites....

BUT there is a gator pond and a kid or 2 might make good bait!

there are cars and trucks and old people wearing trifocals driving on the park roads....

so keep track of yer young'ins...

but the beach is near by for kite flying and sand castles and getting wet or just walking.

there is also a bike/pedestrian trail that runs east for many many miles and right through the next 4-5 small villages...

there are LOTS of things to do along the very developed roadway west of the park...

this is the florida gulf coast!

1. the raffle give-aways are just that, given away.

like most forum rallies this is a time for fun, friendship, relaxing and not too much organized anything.

IF you really wanna plan and do some different things...

plan and do them, set up a sign at your site with the 'days events'...

someone will take part and enjoy it.

just watch out for klattu, he is one crazy dude!

cheers
2air'

[Overlander & Sea]

Originally Posted by Jim Clark

My 13 year old will be with us but his prime concern will be how to get connected to XBox Live for a Halo3 match.

Our two sons, 14 & 16, are coming with us. I'm sure the 3 of them will have it figured out within the first 2 minutes that we are there--before I have the AS set up!

[LI Pets]

I know last year there were a few bikes.

How about a bike race from the campgrounds to the beach, round the circle and back.

[Jim Clark]

Originally Posted by Overlander & Sea

Our two sons, 14 & 16, are coming with us. I'm sure the 3 of them will have it figured out within the first 2 minutes that we are there--before I have the AS set up!

If they have an Xbox we could throw up a LAN and they could play head to head. I normally have 2 Laptops they could have a LAN Party. Oh wait that is what we are trying to get them away from.

What kind of dog is Charlie, I don't want him to eat my Miniature Schnauzer. Of course how bad can a dog named Charlie be?

[rebel beck]

We have one son 9 and I'm afraid he is going to be looking for the x-box action. Or gaurding the airstream sofa with his game boy advance.
We brought the bikes last year and it was great for the journey to the beach.

[Jim Clark]

Originally Posted by rebel beck

We have one son 9 and I'm afraid he is going to be looking for the x-box action. Or gaurding the airstream sofa with his game boy advance.
We brought the bikes last year and it was great for the journey to the beach.

We will have our bikes, we bought the wife a new bike the first time we went to Topsail. I have new tires and tubes for the older bikes and will install before we leave. I need a lot of bike time.

[Overlander & Sea]

Originally Posted by Jim Clark

If they have an Xbox we could throw up a LAN and they could play head to head. I normally have 2 Laptops they could have a LAN Party. Oh wait that is what we are trying to get them away from.

What kind of dog is Charlie, I don't want him to eat my Miniature Schnauzer. Of course how bad can a dog named Charlie be?

They don't have an Xbox, they play "Age of Empires3" online & we may bring the MAC lap top. Charlie is a beagle mix, but he sometimes forgets his "campground manners" & barks at other dogs. So, we may bring our new puppy Apollo, who is about 4 months old now. He's a lab mix. We will bring our bikes-all 4, so the Overlander will be full.

[wheel interested]

Originally Posted by LI Pets

I know last year there were a few bikes.

How about a bike race from the campgrounds to the beach, round the circle and back.

A bike race or tour to beach or town sounds great. What about a candlelight hike to the beach for those too ansy for the movie or video games, for kids or even older kids. Happy hour on the beach, or is that just too much work? OMG I just had a flashback of Annette in back to the beach, LOL.

[HiHoAgRV]

Topsail Hill pictures from florida photos on webshots

I found this in the '06 thread for any newbees like me. Photos of every site incase you don't know if your TT will fit.

Thanks 2air for the link and Jim Clark for the original post

[mrmossyone]

We don't bring video games when we go camping, the only games we bring are board games the whole family can play. The board games are for after dark or if inclement weather keeps us in. It's cool though we are used to entertaining the kids when we go camping, it's normally a lot of fun for all. We will bring our bikes, kites, frisbees, football, b-ball, dump trucks, buckets, shovels and fishing poles. We encourage as much outdoor activity as possible especially when we go camping. Granted we don't have teenagers yet, I'm sure things will change somewhat at that point, ours are still young enough to really enjoy playing outside and I'm just a big ole kid myself. However after the kids are tucked in my wilder adult side comes out, then Katie bar the doors and lock away the young ones. j/k well... kinda.

I think I read something about no open fires, that doesn't apply to a fire in a fire ring our outdoor fireplace does it?

[Devoman]

The portable fire pits are ok to bring.A couple or so people had those last year.
Has anyone been having trouble get thru onto this canopener page by chance.Someone is trying to click on it but it does not come up for them.I think they are wanting to sign up for the rally and are wanting to check it out.Forum name TorpedoFamily.Thanks Everyone.

[Minnie's Mate]

I've had problems over the last couple of days signing onto a couple of different threads I have subscribed to, but I think I've been able to get through on this one OK.

[HiHoAgRV]

Originally Posted by Devoman

The portable fire pits are ok to bring.A couple or so people had those last year...

It might make sense to check with the campground. We stayed at a Florida state park back in June and it was no open flames, including charcoal grills . Gas was ok as long as it was for cooking.

[ArtStream]

HiHoAgRV,
Thanks for the great link to the site photo's!

Michael

[mrmossyone]

It's getting closer and closer but seemingly slower and slower.