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01-02-2015, 03:33 AM
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#681
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4 Rivet Member
2007 25' Safari
Fairhope
, Alabama
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 302
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Canopener last minute tip #3
I am reprinting a post Luckyducks did last year, information still good for first-time attendees:
First time Canopenians
There are a number of you who are first time rally attendees. Sometimes new rally attendees ask what they are supposed to do during the rally. Other than choosing what events to participate in, the answer is just to walk around and talk to people. Of course, normal tourist activities are abundant in the area, but making friends and comparing Airstream notes seems to be the predominate activity. If you see a campfire going one evening, just crash the party. The fun factor is up to you!
Check out the beaches. The beaches of northwest Florida are absolutely beautiful, with sugar white sand and clear water. A lot of people visit the beach in Topsail Hill Preserve State Park (the state of Florida bought this beachfront tract to preserve it forever). From the campground, the beach is 3/4 of a mile away, so you might want to ride a bicycle (nice bike paths) or take the park's free tram.
Other than the beaches, Google Destin or San Destin for information on the area. There's a lot, I mean a lot, of shopping - you name the store, they probably have it.
Another thing to explore is the community of Seaside. It's about 30 minutes east of the campground and is a picturesque seaside town. The movie, The Truman Show with Jim Carrey, was filmed there. There are 5-6 Airstreams in the center of Seaside that are little restaurants.
Campfires
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park does not have fire pits or places to burn campfires. If you want a fire, you are allowed to bring a fire pit from home.
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Tom and Robin
2007 Safari 25' FB Twin
"If you have to go through a minefield....follow somebody"
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01-02-2015, 09:44 AM
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#682
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Rivet Master
2018 27' Flying Cloud
Panama City Beach
, Florida
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 612
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Cornhole Tournament
What: Cynthia Thoede Memorial Cornhole Tournament
When: Friday, January 9 at noon
Where: Signup and tournament in front of site 156 on Wild Oak Lane
Entry Cost: $5
This year we are dedicating the tournament to Cynthia Thoede, a long-standing member of our Canopener family who passed away suddenly in September. She and her husband Jeff (Forum name Rivetng) were both known as fierce competitors once the old bag of corn started flying. The entry fee this year will be $5/competitor (or whatever amount over $5 you wish to contribute). All proceeds will be donated to the Gadsden Street United Methodist Church Children and Youth Programs, Pensacola, FL in memory of Cynthia’s dedication to the church and youth. Jeff will be attending and you will still have to fight him on the playing field!
In preparation for the tournament, we need additional cornhole boards (at least 2 more sets) and volunteers for judges/scorekeepers (instruction will be provided). Please sign up below if you are playing or can help. Last minute sign-ups at the tournament location are welcome. This is a single elimination tournament.
Rules and information on the game of cornhole are at: Official Rules for Corn Toss, Cornhole, Bean Bag and Bean Toss
Feel free to PM me if you have any questions.
Players:
1. HowieE
2. Jeff T. (Rivetng)
3. Pete (Moonkitty)
4. Lisa (Chief Simba)
Can Bring Cornhole Boards:
1. Luckyducks
2. Rum Runner
3. Moonkitty
Judges/Scorekeepers:
1. Braith Eldridge
2. Annette Conoly - margaritas accepted as bribes, err... payment, I mean refreshment
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Russ and Linda
2018 Flying Cloud 27'
2012 F250 Powerstroke 6.7
AIR#24440 WBCCI#11740
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01-02-2015, 10:59 AM
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#683
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King of the Zebra Speedo
Obrien
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 1,439
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I know this has to be simple, but how do I add my name to the cornhole tourney list? If I copy and paste, it loses all the bold font and italics.
-Red, making this harder than it is...
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01-02-2015, 01:24 PM
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#684
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2 Rivet Member
2005 25' Safari
FL Panhandle
, Florida
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 45
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Stratman, did you mean it when you titled your post "Party Time"? Some of us ladies like to dance, and you play a mean guitar!
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01-02-2015, 02:20 PM
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#685
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The man with "no" plan
1995 30' Excella
Lakeland
, Florida
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 46
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Foil-warped
Stratman, did you mean it when you titled your post "Party Time"? Some of us ladies like to dance, and you play a mean guitar!
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Last 2 years I brought my stuff only a few participated (the fun people) so I thought we'd do something else. Since I'm the back corner of the loop I thought I'd just light it up with my PAR 64's if the weather permits and DJ this year. I'll bring a microphone and we can use the PA system for the pot luck if we need it. Hope that's ok.
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Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt. Abraham Lincoln
JT & Theresa - '95 Excella 1000 30'
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01-02-2015, 04:00 PM
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#686
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King of the Zebra Speedo
Obrien
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 1,439
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Wait, there will be fun people there? We may not come now...
-Red, allergic to fun...
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01-02-2015, 04:01 PM
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#687
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Figment of My Imagination
2012 Interstate Coach
From All Over
, More Than Anywhere Else
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 10,868
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Panama Red
Wait, there will be fun people there? We may not come now...
-Red, allergic to fun...
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If you are allergic to fun, just hang out at the other end of the park with your fellow sticks in the mud. Like me…
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I thought getting old would take longer!
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01-02-2015, 05:23 PM
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#688
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
Holly Lake Ranch
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 1,794
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Congratulations
Quote:
Originally Posted by Protagonist
If you are allergic to fun, just hang out at the other end of the park with your fellow sticks in the mud. Like me…
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Protag:
In that you posted at 5:01 p.m., is it safe to assume that you are now a newly-retired stick in the mud?
Happy trails
Dana
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Dana and Olga
2006 Safari 23
2011 Tundra Double Cab
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01-02-2015, 05:33 PM
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#689
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Figment of My Imagination
2012 Interstate Coach
From All Over
, More Than Anywhere Else
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 10,868
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Goal15
Protag:
In that you posted at 5:01 p.m., is it safe to assume that you are now a newly-retired stick in the mud?
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Indubitably. As of the time that I'm posting this I have been retired for 4 hours and 3 minutes! It still doesn't feel real just yet.
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I thought getting old would take longer!
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01-02-2015, 05:35 PM
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#690
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
Biloxi
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 8,278
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Protagonist
Indubitably. As of the time that I'm posting this I have been retired for 4 hours and 3 minutes! It still doesn't feel real just yet.
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Retired 2 years and 2 days ago. It must be working out ok, not working at Walmart - yet.
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MICHAEL
Do you know what a learning experience is? A learning experience is one of those things that says "You know that thing that you just did? Don't do that."
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01-02-2015, 06:43 PM
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#691
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Rivet Master
2014 30' FB FC Bunk
Hoover
, Alabama
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 3,530
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I have somewhere in the ballpark of 9,490 days till retirement (give or take)......it's probably best that I not count yet
Sent from my iPhone using Airstream Forums
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01-02-2015, 07:10 PM
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#692
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Moderator
2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
2012 23' FB Flying Cloud
2005 25' Safari
Santa Rosa Beach
, Florida
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 13,156
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SuEllyn and I are both retired Federal Government Employees. SuEllyn retired on 12/31/1999, and I punched out on 12/31/2001. Now they pay us not to show up and we have filled our time Airsteaming.
We live three miles from Topsail, and will be walk-ins for the Rally. My cell is 850-830-9444. If anyone needs any information about the area, please feel free to give us a call. We have lived here for twenty years and are very familiar with the area.
Brian
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SuEllyn & Brian McCabe
WBCCI #3628 -- AIR #14872 -- TAC #FL-7
2015 FC 25' FB (Lucy) with ProPride
2020 Silverado 2500 (Vivian)
2023 Rivian R1T (Opal)
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01-02-2015, 07:11 PM
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#693
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3 Rivet Member
2016 30' Classic
Maitland
, Florida
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 179
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Protagonist
Indubitably. As of the time that I'm posting this I have been retired for 4 hours and 3 minutes! It still doesn't feel real just yet.
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OMG, that's fantastic! I can't even imagine what that must feel like. (In 271 days, I'll find out.)
Congratulations!!!
Joanne
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01-02-2015, 07:42 PM
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#694
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Rivet Master
2007 Interstate
Sneedville
, Tennessee
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 1,753
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Looks like site 63 just opened up if anyone is still looking for a site.
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01-02-2015, 08:18 PM
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#695
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Rivet Master
Hampton
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 2,126
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We will not be participating at Canopener this year (other plans), but hope everyone has a FABULOUS time! Hard to imagine how you would not. Enjoy and be safe!
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Brad (The Slowsky's)
2019 Airstream Classic 30RBT, 2021 Ford F350 King Ranch 4X4 w/6.7L Diesel, Hensley, ACI #1313
travelwiththeslowskys.com
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01-02-2015, 09:31 PM
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#696
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2 Rivet Member
1985 27' Sovereign
Jonestown
, Texas
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 80
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Congratulations!
Can someone tell me how to post what I am bringing to the potluck?
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01-03-2015, 05:19 AM
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#697
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Figment of My Imagination
2012 Interstate Coach
From All Over
, More Than Anywhere Else
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 10,868
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Texas Gal 61
Can someone tell me how to post what I am bringing to the potluck?
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Find post #628, this thread, which is the last time someone posted the potluck list.
Select the "Quote" button to copy the entire list into your post.
Remove the "QUOTE" tag from the beginning and the "/QUOTE" tag from the end.
Edit it to add your contributions for each potluck that you'll be contributing to, and if you're bringing tables or canopies, and "Submit Reply."
That's it!
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I thought getting old would take longer!
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01-03-2015, 06:19 AM
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#698
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4 Rivet Member
2007 25' Safari
Fairhope
, Alabama
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 302
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Canopener last minute tip #4
Picking up welcome packets:
Beginning Thursday you can go by and see Roadtoaster (Greg) on site 154 to get your Canopener badges.
You will also receive a welcome bag containing a Schedule of Events, campground maps that Florida 55 (Chuck) has been maintaining, an "Open House" sign you may display on your trailer if you wish to participate in the open house and brochures/information from some of our contributors (Foley Aristream, TCPC and Top of Georgia Aristream parks, Kleen Tank). Be sure and pay attention to all the enclosures, there are some giveaways and freebies in there!
On the subject of the badges, if you have any of the plastic sleeves/clips or lanyards from previous rallies or occasions, please bring those.
Tom
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Tom and Robin
2007 Safari 25' FB Twin
"If you have to go through a minefield....follow somebody"
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01-03-2015, 06:22 AM
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#699
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4 Rivet Member
2007 25' Safari
Fairhope
, Alabama
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 302
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Texas Gal 61
Congratulations!
Can someone tell me how to post what I am bringing to the potluck?
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Another option is just post what you are bringing and I will add it for you.
Tom
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Tom and Robin
2007 Safari 25' FB Twin
"If you have to go through a minefield....follow somebody"
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01-03-2015, 06:51 AM
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#700
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King of the Zebra Speedo
Obrien
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 1,439
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What: Cynthia Thoede Memorial Cornhole Tournament
When: Friday, January 9 at noon
Where: Signup and tournament in front of site 156 on Wild Oak Lane
Entry Cost: $5
This year we are dedicating the tournament to Cynthia Thoede, a long-standing member of our Canopener family who passed away suddenly in September. She and her husband Jeff (Forum name Rivetng) were both known as fierce competitors once the old bag of corn started flying. The entry fee this year will be $5/competitor (or whatever amount over $5 you wish to contribute). All proceeds will be donated to the Gadsden Street United Methodist Church Children and Youth Programs, Pensacola, FL in memory of Cynthia’s dedication to the church and youth. Jeff will be attending and you will still have to fight him on the playing field!
In preparation for the tournament, we need additional cornhole boards (at least 2 more sets) and volunteers for judges/scorekeepers (instruction will be provided). Please sign up below if you are playing or can help. Last minute sign-ups at the tournament location are welcome. This is a single elimination tournament.
Rules and information on the game of cornhole are at: Official Rules for Corn Toss, Cornhole, Bean Bag and Bean Toss
Feel free to PM me if you have any questions.
Players:
1. HowieE
2. Jeff T. (Rivetng)
3. Pete (Moonkitty)
4. Lisa (Chief Simba)
5. Kevin (Panama Red) Coroni accepted as tokens of friendship...
Can Bring Cornhole Boards:
1. Luckyducks
2. Rum Runner
3. Moonkitty
Judges/Scorekeepers:
1. Braith Eldridge
2. Annette Conoly - margaritas accepted as bribes, err... payment, I mean refreshment
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