Canopener 2020

[Grace-n-Pup]

There was an email that went out on Dec. 7th. Maybe check your spam folder? It had links in it to sign up for the ranger breakfast etc. If you didn't receive it, you could send an email to canopener2020@gmail.com. This is where it came from. I didn't see any disclaimers that you couldn't reply to that address so I would think you should get a response. Hope this helps.

[Two Peas]

Gloria - You should have received an email on Saturday, "Canopener Info, Schedule, and Signups". You might check your Junk or Spam folder in case it kicked in there. If you'll open the link "Click for Activities" - there is a place to register for all of the official activities - same with Volunteer Activities. If you didn't receive, please email us at Canopener2020@gmail.com. See you in a few weeks!

[Grace-n-Pup]

Originally Posted by Two Peas

Gloria - You should have received an email on Saturday, "Canopener Info, Schedule, and Signups". You might check your Junk or Spam folder in case it kicked in there. If you'll open the link "Click for Activities" - there is a place to register for all of the official activities - same with Volunteer Activities. If you didn't receive, please email us at Canopener2020@gmail.com. See you in a few weeks!

To funny I posted the same thing, we were typing at the same time and both posted at 11:56. Glad you posted yours to confirm I was saying the correct thing.

[Mollysdad]

Originally Posted by Grace-n-Pup

There was an email that went out on Dec. 7th. Maybe check your spam folder?

Thanks for the heads up!
Yes, mine was in the spam folder.

[gghayes]

Thank you. It was in my spam folder.
Glo6

[SMLJeep]

[SMLJeep]

The changes to Canopener sites are coming in fast and furious. So to keep everyone updated a spreadsheet with changes will be posted on both Air Forums and Facebook.

[Phil and/or Sue]

Getting ready to leave Saturday.

Replaced the old dual lens light fixtures with LED type after socket and switch broke on two originals. I am planning to bring old ones down to give away if someone wants parts.

Also plan to play guitar/bass every night.

Phil

[gypsydad]

Been checking daily, but doesn't look like we will be able to get a campsite...maybe next year we will get something early and join you folks. Enjoy!

[Two Peas]

Late Breaking Volunteer Project - Want to help the park out with some good old trail maintenance?
Jan. 2 meet at Tram Station 2 at 1:15 - the park will have some equipment, but if you can bring pruning shears, loppers, rakes, gloves and of course a water bottle, snacks, and comfortable clothing - we'll get you back to the campground before 4 - just in time for Opening Night at the Clubhouse!
If you can help out - please let us know so we can give them a head count!

[Flying Gypsies]

Looking forward to this!

[Flying Gypsies]

[QUOTE=Flying Gypsies;2319156]

Originally Posted by Phil and/or Sue

Getting ready to leave


Also plan to play guitar/bass every night.

This is great news! We are not arriving until the 3rd so I would miss the jam session...I travel with my Taylor GS mini-e, and a small amp, some shakers, bones, flute,etc if you want some company!!

[Al and Missy]

Hopefully will be getting underway to our stop for tonight at Stephen Foster in an hour or less. After I picked up the trailer from storage on Friday, I had to remount my old converter since the new one didn't come in, put new latches on my DIY end table/storage cabinet top, and rebuild the LF disc brake caliper. 2 out of three were self-inflicted wounds. The caliper I discovered when I picked up the trailer from storage. Luckily my local family-run auto parts place had a seal and a dust boot in stock.

Hope to see everyone tomorrow!

Al

[Phil and/or Sue]

[QUOTE=Flying Gypsies;2319157]

Originally Posted by Flying Gypsies

This is great news! We are not arriving until the 3rd so I would miss the jam session...I travel with my Taylor GS mini-e, and a small amp, some shakers, bones, flute,etc if you want some company!!

We just arrived today. We're staying until Monday the 6th. When you say that you would "miss the jam", what do you mean? Is there a pre-scheduled jam that i don't know about? If so it was probably posted on Facebook so all the traditionalists missed it. Phil

[Flying Gypsies]

[QUOTE=Phil and/or Sue;2319231]

Originally Posted by Flying Gypsies

We just arrived today. We're staying until Monday the 6th. When you say that you would "miss the jam", what do you mean? Is there a pre-scheduled jam that i don't know about? If so it was probably posted on Facebook so all the traditionalists missed it. Phil

According to the email sent out with link to schedule, there is a welcoming event at 6 on Thurs nite:
WHAT: Opening Night
WHEN: 6 pm
WHERE: Club House
DETAILS: Registration @ 4pm, Meet your fellow Canopenians, Door Prizes – and, if you’ve got an instrument and want to jam – we’ll have some music! BYOB.

We roll in on Friday and leave on Monday. Always on the lookout for other musicians to jam!

[Two Peas]

Yes! to the jam session on opening night. Come prepared to play.

Aluminum.pouring in! A few things before we start the Canopening tomorrow.
1. Large whiteboards with the day's activities and any changes will be placed at the laundry, clubhouse and entrance to the 100's loops. We will also post on facebook and airforums each day.
2. BYOC - Bring Your Own Cups - drinks, coffee, and otherwise to all events.
3. Registration to play Cornhole is AT the tournament. $2 entry fee
4. Some changes are a'coming. The Florida State Parks bid out some operations last year - and the Topsail gift shop is now run by a Concessionaire - some lovely folks - Meagan, Josh & Micah - who are also responsible for renting the clubhouse as an event space. So, while we are grandfathered in (free) this year - there will be fees in the coming years for its use. The planning group is looking at all of this and will see how to best handle activities, need for the clubhouse, and so on. Our goal is to keep Canopener as fun - and as inexpensive as possible! Stay tuned.

[Two Peas]

Welcome to Canopening!
Today's official activities - all at the clubhouse
4 pm - early registration
5 pm - Fish Fry ala Arkansas Razorback Unit Bring your drink, plates, utensils, and maybe a chair - we can only seat 50 indoors
9ish pm - Flamingle - NY Eve photos, dancing, BYOB & snack/dessert if you'd like

Be sure and scroll through posts - individuals will post things you can join in on...

[Two Peas]

Early registration at 4 pm tonight is cancelled. All of the Swag is not here yet. So we'll register everyone on Thursday beginning at 4 at the Clubhouse. If you are donating booze please bring at 5.

IF you are leaving before then please contact one of the organizers! Thanks for your understanding.

[Two Peas]

Happiest of New Years, Canopeners!
A new year is upon us and we have lots in store to bring the first day in...
9 am Hair of the Dog! Bloody Marys & Mimosa Bar. At the entrance to the 100s loop.
11 am Flamboyant Polar Plunge - yes, that's a bunch of flamingos dipping their toes in the Gulf to welcome the new year... Meet at Tram Station #2 for a ride to the beach. Plunge at 11:30!
All day - just check out this beautiful park, catch a few bowl games... and who knows what you'll find!

Tomorrow: Volunteer Trail Project - 1:15 at Tram Station #2
12 noon Grayton Beer Company Wanna Party Bus to Breweries? - $33/pp text: 478-284-2847. Need to have 10 more folks by 5 today - otherwise drive!
4 pm Registration & 6 pm Opening Night!

[Phil and/or Sue]

"Do, do, do, looking out my back door". Ok, we don't have a back door in our 34', but if we did, this would be our view! Site 73 (and a couple more) back up to the pond and we like that. The other picture is actually out our door, and we like the privacy provided by the vegetation (like most sites here).

Thanks to the Arkansas Unit for the most excellent fish fry yesterday!

Thanks also to Stewball for sharing his Solo Stove campfire last night.

Sorry we couldn't make Flamingle, but family life requires some adjustments.

Hoping the weather warms up without too much rain. Although rain is forecast for Friday, it may be a typical Florida rain that hits for a quick burst then is gone.

Phil