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Tarheel · 02-09-2007, 08:53 AM

The dates are Feb 20-25. There will be seminars, I will be giving a first timers seminar, as well as vendors, Airstream, Dometic, Reese and others. A&W will be there to embroider club logs and anything else you would like to have on your shirts, hats jackets or anything else made of fabric. I have attended rallys based on A&W being there. There will be evening entertainment, games, crafts, demostrations and tours. There will be breakfast on the grounds as well as catered dinners and ice cream. One of the highlights is the Saturday flea market. Many hard to find Airstream items will be on display, if you have any that you no longer want or need this is a good time to let someone share your treasure. There is no cost involved in obtaining a table for the flea market. Hope to see you there.

overlander63 · 02-09-2007, 10:28 AM

Unfortunately, due to my personal disaster, we will not be able to attend the rally this year. I would strongly urge anyone thinking of attending this rally to do so. There are many things to do at this, the second-largest WBCCI rally every year. Plesae post many pictures, as I am going to be stuck at home fuming that I am not there.
There is also the chance for a forum rally at the WBCCI rally, even if it is only a forums happy hour.

Tom Randall · 02-09-2007, 10:50 AM

Tarheel, I will certainly want to attend your seminar. By the way, can I bring Rusty Dog? I have soooo many questions - but I will just give it a go. Learn as I go. Plus, a few members from the South Florida Unit #30 will be there that have offered to help me. Happy to hear about the food - and even the vendors! Hope to learn alot.

SwampBillies · 02-09-2007, 01:25 PM

Tarheel
We would also like to attend your seminar. Obviously, we have a lot to learn. If there is going to be a forum happy hour, please send me an invite! I would love to get to meet some of you in person! I am so excited to go to this rally. Only 2 more week ends to get Betty ready for the trip!

LI Pets · 02-09-2007, 04:43 PM

Count us in, will be leaving NY Monday the 19th, s/b there Tues eve.

Any issues coming in late in the evening?

overlander63 · 02-09-2007, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by LI Pets

Count us in, will be leaving NY Monday the 19th, s/b there Tues eve.

Any issues coming in late in the evening?

You would be parked overnight in the "bull pen", that is, out front until morning.

LI Pets · 02-09-2007, 08:02 PM

Oh great now we have sleep with the cattle

Levon · 02-10-2007, 07:17 PM

We are looking forward to another great Fla. State Rally. We didn't have a Vintage trailer last year, but hopefully will have a 60 Pacer ready for the road in another week. Just finished the interior, and now are working on the exterior.polishing/glass replacement/LP gas lines..still lots to do, but should be ready by next weekend. We will be in the vintage area this year! Would like to meet all of the forums members that attend (put a face with a name).

Levon

steelbird312 · 02-10-2007, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Levon

Would like to meet all of the forums members that attend (put a face with a name).

Levon

Hey Levon, did you say you wanted us to make faces at you?

Levon · 02-10-2007, 08:22 PM

Hi Jerry, seems like I remember your face....hope to see you there. If you want to make a different face, you might confuse me, so keep that same look.

Levon

steelbird312 · 02-11-2007, 05:26 AM

All you guys going to Sarasota, have a good time. I won't be able to be there- I have to leave for China on Tu for a coupla' weeks.

Someone will need to eat my share of ice cream!

LI Pets · 02-11-2007, 07:00 AM

You make it sound like going to China is bad thing, let us know if there are any AS there.

Happycampers · 02-11-2007, 08:07 AM

Hi... We will be coming in for the day on Sat.. Hope to meet some of you..

Tarheel · 02-11-2007, 08:14 AM

I'm not certain of what all my duties will be while I am there, however if no one objects I will post on the bulletin board a time and place for a Fourms Happy Hour. I need to check my scedule so I don't overbook. Not certain about the availabiltiy of wifi there but if I can get on line I will try to post some during the rally.

overlander63 · 02-11-2007, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Tarheel

I'm not certain of what all my duties will be while I am there, however if no one objects I will post on the bulletin board a time and place for a Fourms Happy Hour. I need to check my scedule so I don't overbook. Not certain about the availabiltiy of wifi there but if I can get on line I will try to post some during the rally.

WiFi is not really available there, or at least hasn't been in years past, although there are several spots just off the grounds that you could hook up to. There are several dial-up connections that I have used in the past. They work, but man are they s-l-o-w.
BTW, Rick, I/we are tentatively considering coming up for an hour or two on Friday.

LI Pets · 02-11-2007, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Tarheel

I'm not certain of what all my duties will be while I am there, however if no one objects I will post on the bulletin board a time and place for a Fourms Happy Hour. I need to check my scedule so I don't overbook. Not certain about the availabiltiy of wifi there but if I can get on line I will try to post some during the rally.

If you need to get online you can jump on my laptop I have a Verizon card you're more than welcome as anyone else that needs to communicate with the real world.

LI Pets · 02-11-2007, 10:33 AM

Rick can you give us a heads up on the Sat dinner?

layout, food, dress up down etc

tincantom · 02-11-2007, 12:46 PM

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Just go, you'll have a good time and meet other Airstreamers....try to park with other vintage (VAC) folks, since you will have common interests with your generation of trailer.

We've been many times and always enjoyed it.

In fact we find it a better overall rally than International many years. Your registration fee includes water, (rally) electric and a dump at the end of the rally. If you aren't familiar with rally electric, it is about 3 (that's three) amps, but that's enough to keep your batteries charged, run fans and radio or tv (of course your lights are battery powered) so you'll be comfortable. NO AC (you shouldn't need it), electric coffee maker, iron, or hair curlers to name a few high voltage items. There are FREE donuts and coffee every morning and free ice cream every night. A lot of the women who feel the need take their curling irons to the bathrooms where there 30 amps are available. There are lots of seminars on everything from cooking to solar power, ham radio, and on the road communications as well as info on upcoming caravans and other events. Lots of good door prizes. The rally site is in town so there are lots of stores available. Your neighbors, your unit or the VAC, if you park with them will usually have social gatherings like happy hour, maybe a potluck but often will go out to restaurants and fast food places, many within walking distance. While you are there you don't want to miss at least one meal at one of the many Amish Restaurants in the neighborhood. If you really like to cook there are stores nearby so you don't have to bring a load of groceries. There is one free (usually) good dinner on Sat nite. I believe this year's theme is "hoedown" or something to do with western wear. I'd suggest you go back to the Pensacola Unit website and ask there for this info or any other specifics. I'm sure you'll get an answer there. I'd echo the above - just go and you won't regret it - and don't worry yo won't be alone.

tom

Tarheel · 02-11-2007, 04:00 PM

The dinner is pretty kicked back, neat and clean would be my idea of proper dress. Most men wear long pants to dinner but hey its Florida. The weather will probably dictate your clothing not a dress code. Its a time to socialize and have fun and no one is going to be paying much attention to what you are wearing, within reason.
It will be a catered meal so that means byob, bring your own body, everything else will be porvided. The meal will be in the meeting hall and it is usually a good one, don't miss it.
Your seating will be as you line up outside the hall. If you have particular friends you want to sit with then get up with them and get in line together. The tables, to the best of my recollection, are set up in a line about 30 to the table. You come in and are served then go to your appointed table. Its kind of fun not knowing who you are going to be having dinner with as you get to meet some interesting people this way.
You guys have had me on a shopping trip today thanks for all the ideas for the firsttimmers, you came up with some that I would have overlooked.

LI Pets · 02-11-2007, 04:23 PM

Thanks for that explaination, I thought I saw something about a swap area or someplace to sell what you don't need or buy some stuff. I not talking about vendors just owners.

After gutting mine I have some stuff that needs a good home, but if it's not an active thing there I'll throw them on Ebay.