Can Opener '08 Rally

[clancy_boy]

OK - we are packing for an arrival tomarrow at Topsail. I have what I feel is alot of wood for pit fires. DEVOMAN - do I place it at the potluck site or do the folks that have pits just want some at their campsites? I have plenty. See ya'll there. Drive safe.Mike

[Devoman]

We could use some at the pot luck site for sure.I think David/Poprivet is bringing one or was someone else doing it?

[Minnie's Mate]

I'm bringing a small fire pit, but I think I have enough wood for the little bit I plan to use it.

[Devoman]

I am almost done with the names and site#'s.I have all but a few name badges missing and I can make them on the spot so dont worry.I will also have the map and a list of everyones forum names on some paper so you can find out who is who much easier.It was a bit more confusing this year because of all the site changes but not a problem to do.I hope I have everything right and if not,I can fix it.
Well...See all of you tomorrow and have a safe drive over.

[Santart]

POTLUCK
BBQ Brisket - Frank and Angela - SantArt - Also Homemade Fudge
Curry Chicken Vendaloo - ArtStream
Jambalaya - Jim Clark
Gumbo - Overlander & Sea
Chicken & Dumplings - Laura Gobie
Key Lime Pie-Minnie's Mate
Brownies with pecans - klattu
Chili (or something), maybe a dessert - nilesrob
Keylime Cake & pot of Chili - Gregg & Cyndi
Roast Beef with Potatoes (Home Grown beef from SwampBilly Ranch)
Caramel Apple Cheesecake - SwampBillies
Something - we'll figure out what later - clancy_boy
Revised: Maryland Style mini crabcakes - Phil and/or Sue
Green Beans - kposey
corn bread to go with the Hoppin' John - kposey
Pork ribs on the grill - ptrvr and AWPPC
grilled hot wings - wheel interested
corn casserole- 2wired
7 Layer Salad- silverhobby
crockpot chicken- moonshot
Caramalized Kielbasa Howie&Braith
Fried Mississippi farm raised catfish - HiHoAgRv
California Rolls w/wasabi dipping sauce - Chief & MzChief
Grit Casserole-mrmossyone and clan
Sour Dough Bread (HOMEMADE) - BeauBill57 - Bill and Sandy
Pasta Salad - wagnerda - Dave & Shari
Greek Salad - Jimmickle
Queen of Sheba tort - norsea
Swedish meatballs in special sauce - presleys
Sweet and Spicy Meatballs - Luckyducks

SUNDAY BREAKFAST
Taylor ham aka pork roll - Gregg & Cyndi
cheese grits - clancy_boy
danish rolls and biscuits- kposey
Quiche - AWPPC
Breakfast Casserole - ptrvr
biscuits carmelized or something- moonshot
apricot steel cut oats - Aturner4u & Ike_T
Apple Nut Bread - Frank and Angela - SantArt
Crussants & nutella - presleys

RAFFLE PRIZES
"RIVET ROMANCE" 8x10 original Airstream art, signed. - ArtStream
Large sewn American flag - klattu
Airstream Trailer Cross stitch Kit
---with hand-dyed fibers & fabric and 2 flamingo buttons - Gregg & Cyndi
Flamingo Shower Curtain - Phil and/or Sue
Hallmark "Airstream Dreams" ornament - Phil and/or Sue
Vidalia Onion BBQ Sauce - Aturner4u & Ike_T
Pewter Flamingo Earrings - BeauBill 57 - Sandy
Flamingo Decorative Lamp (neon) really cool (silverhobby)
Embroidered Canopener 2008 Jacket - SwampBillies
Trapunto Airstream vest - 2wired
step brace - 2wired
Case of 2 Buck Chuck (Merlot) - nilesrob
Hallmark Airstream Dreams ornament - Luckyducks

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
Spoons and Forks-Devoman(I still have the ones Klattu brought over)
Paper Plates-Devoman
Takeout Boxes-Devoman(For the leftovers)
Ground rope lights - klattu...I want to put above item to use
Additional Table for Pot Luck set-up - nilesrob
Name tag holders - Pop Rivet
Portable fire pit - Pop Rivet
Uhhhhmmmm - I got wood - clancy_boy & nilesrob
table for pot luck set up - kposey
Table- mrmossyone
Sodas - Thecatsandi
Chafing (steam) pans & table
Table - Luckyducks

TERRIFIC TENACIOUS TALENTED TEMPERMENTAL TANTALIZING TENDENTIOUS TROPICAL SATURDAY-NIGHT TOPSAIL TROUBADOURS
Drums - Nilesrob (Brad)
Rhythym Guitar & some vocals - Phil (Phil and/or Sue)
Lead Guitar & Vocals - JT (Stratman)
Vocals - Debbie (SwampBillies)
Absolutely no rhythym, rhythym Guitar (HiHoAgRV)
Fill in guitar and CBG - Frank (SantArt)

[wagnerda]

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I'm coming south on I-95. Mapquest advises going all the way to eastern FL, then taking I-10 accross to Destin, but I'm considering cutting the corner at Savannah and catching 84 to 319 to I-10 in Talahassee. Aerial image looks to be mostly 4 lane and will save 50-60 miles. Input anyone?
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Hi, that is just what I did today and it is probably a toss-up either way. I came down 95 and turned at Savanah. Hwy 84 is nice, just about all 4-lane but lots of small towns at 35 ~45 mph and they all seem to have 1 stop light. It is shorter, but I think I would have been just as well off to go to Brunswick and turn off there. I would estimate it took an hour extra to come on 84, but again it saved 50~60 miles.

Either was I think you are fine. We are at the KOA in Valdosta, GA tonite (site #84) if anybody else is around. Only saw one other Airstream so far on the way here from MD and that one was a twin axle headed north on I-95 just above Savanah. I was expecting bumper-to-bumper Airstreams on the road with as many people as there are headed for Topsail.

Also, supposed to be 19 degrees here tonite in Valdosta KOA so will have the furnace running... The lady here said warmer tomorrow nite though... Attached pic is 20 minutes ago here at site 84 (Valdosta KOA - nice place)

regards, Dave

[R&SZinser]

Originally Posted by Santart

POTLUCK
BBQ Brisket - Frank and Angela - SantArt - Also Homemade Fudge
Curry Chicken Vendaloo - ArtStream
Jambalaya - Jim Clark
Gumbo - Overlander & Sea
Chicken & Dumplings - Laura Gobie
Key Lime Pie-Minnie's Mate
Brownies with pecans - klattu
Chili (or something), maybe a dessert - nilesrob
Keylime Cake & pot of Chili - Gregg & Cyndi
Roast Beef with Potatoes (Home Grown beef from SwampBilly Ranch)
Caramel Apple Cheesecake - SwampBillies
Something - we'll figure out what later - clancy_boy
Revised: Maryland Style mini crabcakes - Phil and/or Sue
Green Beans - kposey
corn bread to go with the Hoppin' John - kposey
Pork ribs on the grill - ptrvr and AWPPC
grilled hot wings - wheel interested
corn casserole- 2wired
7 Layer Salad- silverhobby
crockpot chicken- moonshot
Caramalized Kielbasa Howie&Braith
Fried Mississippi farm raised catfish - HiHoAgRv
California Rolls w/wasabi dipping sauce - Chief & MzChief
Grit Casserole-mrmossyone and clan
Sour Dough Bread (HOMEMADE) - BeauBill57 - Bill and Sandy
Pasta Salad - wagnerda - Dave & Shari
Greek Salad - Jimmickle
Queen of Sheba tort - norsea
Swedish meatballs in special sauce - presleys
Sweet and Spicy Meatballs - Luckyducks

SUNDAY BREAKFAST
Taylor ham aka pork roll - Gregg & Cyndi
cheese grits - clancy_boy
danish rolls and biscuits- kposey
Quiche - AWPPC
Breakfast Casserole - ptrvr
biscuits carmelized or something- moonshot
apricot steel cut oats - Aturner4u & Ike_T
Apple Nut Bread - Frank and Angela - SantArt
Crussants & nutella - presleys
Banana bread-R&SZinser

RAFFLE PRIZES
"RIVET ROMANCE" 8x10 original Airstream art, signed. - ArtStream
Large sewn American flag - klattu
Airstream Trailer Cross stitch Kit
---with hand-dyed fibers & fabric and 2 flamingo buttons - Gregg & Cyndi
Flamingo Shower Curtain - Phil and/or Sue
Hallmark "Airstream Dreams" ornament - Phil and/or Sue
Vidalia Onion BBQ Sauce - Aturner4u & Ike_T
Pewter Flamingo Earrings - BeauBill 57 - Sandy
Flamingo Decorative Lamp (neon) really cool (silverhobby)
Embroidered Canopener 2008 Jacket - SwampBillies
Trapunto Airstream vest - 2wired
step brace - 2wired
Case of 2 Buck Chuck (Merlot) - nilesrob
Hallmark Airstream Dreams ornament - Luckyducks

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
Spoons and Forks-Devoman(I still have the ones Klattu brought over)
Paper Plates-Devoman
Takeout Boxes-Devoman(For the leftovers)
Ground rope lights - klattu...I want to put above item to use
Additional Table for Pot Luck set-up - nilesrob
Name tag holders - Pop Rivet
Portable fire pit - Pop Rivet
Uhhhhmmmm - I got wood - clancy_boy & nilesrob
table for pot luck set up - kposey
Table- mrmossyone
Sodas - Thecatsandi
Chafing (steam) pans & table
Table - Luckyducks
Juice boxes for the younger ones-R&SZinser

TERRIFIC TENACIOUS TALENTED TEMPERMENTAL TANTALIZING TENDENTIOUS TROPICAL SATURDAY-NIGHT TOPSAIL TROUBADOURS
Drums - Nilesrob (Brad)
Rhythym Guitar & some vocals - Phil (Phil and/or Sue)
Lead Guitar & Vocals - JT (Stratman)
Vocals - Debbie (SwampBillies)
Absolutely no rhythym, rhythym Guitar (HiHoAgRV)
Fill in guitar and CBG - Frank (SantArt)

We will be arriving late Friday night. Can't wait to see everyone and join the party! See you all soon!

[Minnie's Mate]

We, too, will be arriving late Friday/early Saturday morning (sometime after mid-night). Looking forward to seeing everyone and drive safely!

[HiHoAgRV]

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[moosetags]

Originally Posted by chaimemet

we're at Tops, here from Ft. Lauderdale. We didn't know they made it so cold in Fl! Guess we needed to see if our furnace works - thank Goodness it does :-)

We came here early hoping to explore new beaches and lay of the land but too cold to do much. We've met two Streamers very nice and real helpful. Tops is pretty with wooded lots. No WiFi here which is bummer for us working folks.

Looking forward to meeting the rally folks. C'mon down - and bring some warm air with you, or at least hot toddies.

Judy

We live about 3 miles from Tops'l. We're coming with our AS on Friday. If you need to get on broadband inernet, you're welcome to come over to the house and use ours. Call me on my cell, 850-830-9444, or seven numbers on a local landline.

Brian

[thecatsandi]

We are here!! I am a day early. It is cold. Below freezing tonight. About 6 trailer that I could find.

[Airboss]

Huge snow in Michigan... About 20 inches fell.NY Eve and NY day..Will get to about 6 deg tonight,,,Wish I was there!!!

[moosetags]

We were by Tops'l this afternoon. Site #157 was available, so we grabbed it for Friday and Saturday nights. If nobody is in 157 thursday night, we'll bring Lucy over there on Friday morning.

[Beaubill]

Originally Posted by chaimemet

we're at Tops, here from Ft. Lauderdale. We didn't know they made it so cold in Fl! Guess we needed to see if our furnace works - thank Goodness it does :-)

We came here early hoping to explore new beaches and lay of the land but too cold to do much. We've met two Streamers very nice and real helpful. Tops is pretty with wooded lots. No WiFi here which is bummer for us working folks.

Looking forward to meeting the rally folks. C'mon down - and bring some warm air with you, or at least hot toddies.

Judy

We have T-Mobile internet if that will help,not as fast as DSL but faster than dail up. We are at site 101 stop by and at least check your e-mail,share a glass of wine and say Hello. BILL

[LI Pets]

I'm in 161 with a great Verizon card, if anyone needs to get online just ask, I'm getting almost DSL speed.

[aturner4u]

We are heading out this afternoon. We will stop over in Auburn AL tonight and head on down to FL in the morning. *ready for vacation*

[chaimemet]

Raffle items: 2 spa robes by Boca Terry.
Anyone donating down jackets or long underwear ;.) Brrrr!
Judy

[HiHoAgRV]

We are leaving Jackson around 6:00 pm tonight and stopping in Hattiesburg for the evening. A couple of stops tomorrow should have us arriving around 1:00 on Friday.

I still have to load the truck since sneeking off work early today with all of my camping toys visible would be a dead giveaway

[Minnie's Mate]

Originally Posted by aturner4u

We are heading out this afternoon. We will stop over in Auburn AL tonight and head on down to FL in the morning. *ready for vacation*

War Eagle!

[clancy_boy]

We're on our way - see you all there........