June 2004 Midwest Rally is Set!

[85MH325]

Originally Posted by till

Two things,
Are there going to be any other kids there besides mine? (Cody 9, Emily 7 and Sean 17 mo)
Is it safe to be a non-drinker with kids at this gathering?? I'm a little worried at this point. I'm praying for clear cool weather so I'm not traped in the pop-up with the kids like last weekend.

Well off to the Cougars game.......

Ted... after reading Tracy's posts, I'm not sure it's safe to be at this gathering period!

Seriously, while there may be a drink or two consumed, I think it's safe to say that most of what's been said here has been said in jest, and that this is truly a family gathering. I fear that once everyone meets, we'll all be deeply disappointed that those others that we thought were really wild are just plain folks. After all, everyone seems normal until you get to know them, right?

I'll be bringing my 14 year old and probably one of his buddies, and our pug, Cody. I know that Tracy and Ron (that's Tracy's Ron, not TLC) will be bringing their kids, and it's a pretty safe bet that others will be coming as well.

Come and enjoy!

Roger

[maxandgeorgia]

I didn't think about kids of the age of yours attending. Since you have a 14 year old boy, we may consider bringing our two grandsons, 14 and 12, who love to camp and still enjoy going with Grandpa and Grandma. Would it be permissable to set up a tent on the campsite for them? What do you bring along for your son-other than all the electronics, of course! We could put bikes in the back of the truck. Do you think they would make friends and fun together in a situation like this? I ask because we have never attended anything like this rally! Are there others of this young teen age range?

[85MH325]

Originally Posted by maxandgeorgia

I didn't think about kids of the age of yours attending. Since you have a 14 year old boy, we may consider bringing our two grandsons, 14 and 12, who love to camp and still enjoy going with Grandpa and Grandma. Would it be permissable to set up a tent on the campsite for them? What do you bring along for your son-other than all the electronics, of course! We could put bikes in the back of the truck. Do you think they would make friends and fun together in a situation like this? I ask because we have never attended anything like this rally! Are there others of this young teen age range?

We pitch a tent for them in the campsite. They're pretty self-contained and self-amused... kind of self-contained in their own 14 year old world. We just mostly provide the food . If there weren't electricity, I don't think they'd have a world!

I'm sure they'd welcome company their own age.

Roger

[flamingo-kid1]

Originally Posted by 85MH325

We pitch a tent for them in the campsite. They're pretty self-contained and self-amused... kind of self-contained in their own 14 year old world. We just mostly provide the food . If there weren't electricity, I don't think they'd have a world!
Roger

I'll put my two cents in.... personally, we go camping to HIDE from our children, who are grown.

The talk on here about drinking is mostly just that, talk, but what anyone does is their own business. So don't be checking my coolie, or choc milk box, or whatever we call it on here.

I've met Tedd's kids, they're quite well behaved. The 17 month old isn't on the move yet. :-)

But don't be beeping any video games or careening around on bikes after ten o'clock; we "old people" need our ZZZZZZs

Do they make teen sized voodoo dolls????

Seriously, I am sure there is enough room in the world for everybody, as long as everybody uses some respect for everybody. Make sense??

Signed,

been there, done that, raised teenagers

[85MH325]

Originally Posted by flamingo-kid1

I'll put my two cents in.... personally, we go camping to HIDE from our children, who are grown.

The talk on here about drinking is mostly just that, talk, but what anyone does is their own business. So don't be checking my coolie, or choc milk box, or whatever we call it on here.

I've met Tedd's kids, they're quite well behaved. The 17 month old isn't on the move yet. :-)

But don't be beeping any video games or careening around on bikes after ten o'clock; we "old people" need our ZZZZZZs

Do they make teen sized voodoo dolls????

Seriously, I am sure there is enough room in the world for everybody, as long as everybody uses some respect for everybody. Make sense??

Signed,

been there, done that, raised teenagers

You don't have to worry about my kids... I've got one twenty-two, one twenty, both gone, and just the fourteen year old left at home. We don't tolerate much nonsense either. That's probably why our poor kid is so quiet. He's seen what happened to the older ones! You're probably NOT much older than we are.

Quite frankly, it's Eric, Jack, & Tracy that I fear will be completely out of control!

Roger

[hotLAVA]

Originally Posted by 85MH325

Quite frankly, it's Eric, Jack, & Tracy that I fear will be completely out of control!

Roger

I think what appealed to me most about Airstreams is their striking resemblance to a keg.

Me and hubby keep a keg iced down and on tap at all times so when we're sittin' on our sofa on the front porch watchin' cops on the portable at 11 am, we got enough beer to offer our neighbors a swaller. That is when we're not feudin'. And June is a great time of year....the old man can walk around topless and show off all of his tattoos.......if we're all lucky I can get him to shave his back for the Rally so you can see 'em all.

Anyone up for a keg stand?

[flamingo-kid1]

Originally Posted by 85MH325

Quite frankly, it's Eric, Jack, & Tracy that I fear will be completely out of control!

Roger

After reading all of these quiet, calm, almost SEDATE posts from those three,, I find your comment hard to believe!!!

Actually, I hope we have WONDERFUL weather and a WONDERFUL time!

[flamingo-kid1]

Originally Posted by Tracy Lawrence

I think what appealed to me most about Airstreams is their striking resemblance to a keg.

Anyone up for a keg stand?

Your Airstream doesn't have a spigot.
Unless ity has an extra option ours doesn't.

[tin can luv]

Originally Posted by Tracy Lawrence

Anyone up for a keg stand?

If I do a kegstand, my toga will end up around my ears....guess I'd better be prepared with fresh clean undergarments....

[85MH325]

Originally Posted by Tracy Lawrence

....the old man can walk around topless and show off all of his tattoos.......if we're all lucky I can get him to shave his back for the Rally so you can see 'em all.

Dang it all, Tracy... yer so darn modest... it ain't always 'bout Ron... why don't ya tell 'em all 'bout how great you look in them Daisy Dukes shorts and tops you always wear too!!!

Roger

[jcanavera]

FYI per Illinois law, the campground is dry. For those of you who wish to partake, please be conservative in how you carry your drinks. Use a can coolie and probably keep the long necks at home or in the trailer. We didn't have any issues with the campground hosts or rangers last year so every body just excercise the same restraint.

Regards,

Jack

[85MH325]

Originally Posted by jcanavera

FYI per Illinois law, the campground is dry. For those of you who wish to partake, please be conservative in how you carry your drinks. Use a can coolie and probably keep the long necks at home or in the trailer. We didn't have any issues with the campground hosts or rangers last year so every body just excercise the same restraint.

Regards,

Jack

Uh... so wandering around with a thirty-two ouncer wrapped in a twisted paper bag probably isn't a good idea? darn... and I'd just stocked up!

Not to worry Jack. I've got the "Jack Canavera" nametags for everyone ready to go, and we've all got our cover stories down pat...

We've had a lot of fun with the 'chocolate milk' subterfuge, but on a serious note, possessing alcohol in a state park in Illinois isn't just a park rule, it's an arrestable offense. I'd caution against even using the coolies as camoflage. Unless you're causing a problem, you probably wouldn't even be noticed but let me tell you that a misdemeanor citation or a quick trip to the slammer for booking would sure put a damper on an otherwise great weekend!

Looking forward to seeing all of you at Moraine View!

Roger

[norbert]

dont they have 40 ouncers in iowa?
norby

[hotLAVA]

Originally Posted by 85MH325

Dang it all, Tracy... yer so darn modest... it ain't always 'bout Ron... why don't ya tell 'em all 'bout how great you look in them Daisy Dukes shorts and tops you always wear too!!!

Roger

Now Roger, don't be makin' them other wives nervous about their old men lookin' at me. Remember, I just had a baby (FIVE months ago...) and aint quite back in my Daisy Dukes......but I'm lookin' good and back in my stretch pants! He Haw! Look out ladies! Hide 'yer men!

Originally Posted by jcanavera

FYI per Illinois law, the campground is dry. For those of you who wish to partake, please be conservative in how you carry your drinks. Use a can coolie and probably keep the long necks at home or in the trailer. We didn't have any issues with the campground hosts or rangers last year so every body just excercise the same restraint.

Regards,

Jack

Any suggestions on how to disguise my novelty two beer can holding baseball cap with a straw? Hmmm......I'm thinking Fruit basket. No one would ever question the lady walking around in stretch pants with a giant fruit basket balanced on her head.........

Originally Posted by 85MH325

We've had a lot of fun with the 'chocolate milk' subterfuge, but on a serious note, possessing alcohol in a state park in Illinois isn't just a park rule, it's an arrestable offense. I'd caution against even using the coolies as camoflage. Unless you're causing a problem, you probably wouldn't even be noticed but let me tell you that a misdemeanor citation or a quick trip to the slammer for booking would sure put a damper on an otherwise great weekend!
Roger

otherwise great weekend? Hot Diggity! That would be the icing ON a great weekend!
It'd be like watching COPS..........Live!

[tin can luv]

Tracy Lawrence

Any suggestions on how to disguise my novelty two beer can holding baseball cap with a straw? Hmmm......I'm thinking Fruit basket. No one would ever question the lady walking around in stretch pants with a giant fruit basket balanced on her head.........

Try disguising your cap as a two headed flamingo. I think that the fruit basket may stand out a little. But the flamingos...hu-uh...Just wear Pink stretch pants, and everyone will think you're in coustume, while sectetly devouring your favorite libation.

Ron

[eikel1we]

Hi All!
I've been a Forum slacker these past few months - shame on me. As some of you may remember, it's about 409 mi. to Moraine View for us. We planned on seeing some of you at Mackinaw City in July instead. Well, plans have changed. We have our reservations for both and look forward to seeing last years participants as well as meeting the new comers!! It looks like we will have a very nice turn out.
I see this thread is LENGHTY and have not read much of it as yet. (I do see some things have not changed though - go Tracy!!) What is the current count for attendance at each rally so far?

See you in a couple of weeks!!

Sue

P.S. permit # MRV-495

[eikel1we]

P.S. OOPS .....duh, overlooked the lot number. It's P35

[norbert]

1. how about a carmen miranda contest?

2. june 11-14 are free fishing days....dont forget your pole.......
norby

[tin can luv]

Free fishing for Carmen Miranda's?? I'm lost. Oh well. Hoochie coochie coochie.... Oh wait, that's Charo....

[jcanavera]

Confirmed Sites 5/30/04

Well with the wecome addition of Sue and Ike in P35 we are now up to 25. Glad to see you coming! BTW, Sue and Ike traveled the furthest last year to get to Moraine View.

There is still time and room for you to join us at Moraine View State Park. Make your reservation now and let me know your site number. June 11th is coming fast! Please be sure to let us know if you are coming!

Moraine View State Park Attendees

Airstream01 A03
Panub A04
Tom Nugler A05
zamboni A06
Norbert A07
Hohne A08
Crazylev A09
maxandgeorgia A10
flamingo-kid1 A11
Eikel1we P35
George & Marilyn P37
Silvertwinky P38
Till P39
Sharon Skiff P40
Cosmotini P41
Cottage P42
Argosy-1 P43
tin can luv P44
Overlander64 P45
85MH325 P46
jcanavera P47
Silvertwinkie P48
Tracy Lawrence P49
Summerkid P50
Wyhjr P51

Last Year's Attendance 14

This Year's Projected to Date 25.

Regards,

Jack