Canopener 2017

[AWCHIEF]

Yes there is some Limited parking and BYOB.

[trumpetguy]

Thx


2007 International CCD 28
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[To Gulls]

Coming from Pensacola this afternoon and can't wait to see old friends and make new ones! Bring on the F U N! Cheers!!!

[Foil-warped]

[QUOTE=stratman;1894638]Due to circumstances both personal and business Stratman will not be able to attend this year. I will miss seeing everyone. 3 more years till I retire. Then more free time. Site 124 is now available.[/QU0TE.


Oh, no! Guess there'll be no twerking on the back porch . You will be missed. Hope you are okay.

[tsunami]

Setting here at the Pizza Hut on SR98 in Destin and saw 4 Airstreams heading towards Topsail. We should be there about 1:P.M. tomorrow. It will be a short drive for us. Safe travels everyone!


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[BassCan]

WhooHoo!!! Finally on our way.

[Lily&Me]

We will be in there in an hour or so, tho my reserved Site beginning tomorrow is occupied I am told there are several first come, first serve open, so I should be there somewhere...


Maggie

[airdreamers]

Well we are here at the Canopener 2017. We bought all your favorite pieces of Airstream pottery at and more

[airdreamers]

Site 155, airdreamer

[HiHoAgRV]

Nice day

To quote Jimmy Buffett,
The weather is here,wish you were beautiful

[Florida 55]

While attending Canopener, enjoy the hiking trails to the beach and around the park. Coastal dune lakes are a natural feature at the park you can view from the marked hiking trails. These lakes are found only in Walton County Florida, Australia, New Zealand, Madagascar and Oregon. Here are some photos of one of the Topsail Hill Preserve State Park dune lakes taken yesterday.

[BocaDad]

Originally Posted by BocaDad

It is with heavy heart that I will be releasing site #058 tomorrow for the weekend rally. I will still be there tomorrow through Thursday at site #053, however, and hope the weather clears up.

Hi all, I just cancelled my reservation for Lot #058 for Friday and Saturday so get it while it lasts. Have a great Rally everyone and hopefully I will be able to attend the next one.

[AirHeadsRus]

Hello fellow Canopenians,
We have some FABULOUS artisans amongst us
At SITE 155, Airdreamers (Janice) has beautiful pottery for sale - trust me, you WANT to see her work and you will definitely want a piece of her "Airstream" pottery! Hurry before it's all gone
At Site 121, check out Melinda's GORGEOUS jewelry designs, its wearable art
Melinda has bracelets, earrings, necklaces and custom made lanyards so you can be stylin' when you wear your name tags for the rally
Enjoy and see you out and about

Annette

[AirHeadsRus]

Today, Thursday at 2:00pm (ish) we'll have some cornhole boards out at the clubhouse and we'll be stuffing the goodie/info bags. Come on over, bring your favorite beverage and join in!!!!
Thanks,
Annette

[Silverleaf]

We are uninitiated first-timers. We arrived at dusk last evening and are set up in site 28. How do we check in for the rally, get the package (if there is one), get an agenda, and, assuming there is one, pay our rally fee? I know I could probably just walk around and start asking questions, but I can't be the only one here wondering about this.

[VicKetchum]

Chili Feast and Cornhole Tourney beginning at noon at Clubhouse. Packets, etc will be there, unless someone says otherwise! No rally fee but donation jars at most events- all money collected goes to Friends of Topsail organization.

[tvketchum]

Originally Posted by AirHeadsRus

It's time for an updated, always a work in progress, completely flexible, and like the pirate code (because it's more like a guideline…arrrgghh) Canopener 2017 schedule of events – Last Edition:



Thursday, January 5th:

Where: The Amphitheater

When: 7:00p.m.-8:30p.m.

What: Music ( and dancing????) Under the Stars The Friends of Topsail will have the entertainment and the fire pits roaring for all to come and enjoy. Bring the beverages of your choice and a generous spirit………………because the Friends Of Topsail tip jar will begin making its rounds!

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Thursday Evening:***The Great Fire Pit Hunt: At the end of every evening someone(s), somewhere(s) will have a fire pit going at their(s) campsite(s). If you're out walking around and see the flames or smell the smoke…feel free to walk up, introduce yourself and join the party!!***



Friday, January 6th: All Day Fun Day

Where: At the parking lot by the clubhouse.

When: 12:00 High Noon

What: The ever popular Chili Feed! This meal will be served in the clubhouse but eaten outside. So bring your chairs (and tables if you like) and a good supply of your favorite beverage (adult or otherwise)!Ice for drinks will be provided.

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Where: ON the parking lot!

When: After the Chili Feed(or possibly, probably, likely sometime during the Feed……)

What:Thee one and only 5th Annual Cornhole Invitational Tournament - and all Canopenians are invited! Come and play, or sit back and watch and cheer or heckle your fellow happy campers! A fun time WILL be had by all. $1.00 entry fee for the tourney, single elimination with winner take all!

*If cornhole isn't your thing then please join the exciting and raucous BUNKO game that will be going on in the clubhouse! $2 entry fee and all dice, etc… will be provided. Please contact Reba McFee (Airforums name FrankMcFee, site #151) for details.

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Friday Evening:*** The Great Fire Pit Hunt***



Saturday, January 7th:

Where: The Clubhouse.

When: 8:45a.m. and 9:30a.m.

What:The always fabulous Breakfast With The Rangers (limited seating of 54 people per seating and reservation required please.)

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Where: The Tram Station 2

When:10:30a.m.( or after the last breakfast seating)

What:Hiking With The Rangers (no reservations required and unlimited capacity).

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Where: Throughout the campground.

When: 1:30p.m.- 4:00ishp.m.

What: The All Aluminum All The Time Open House Extravaganza And Arts & Crafts Fair and Flea Market. If you'd like to open your trailer for your fellow CanOpenians to see, you will be provided with a sign in your welcome goodie bag indicating you're participating. Please post this sign in your trailer window or on your site. And New This Year - If you have fabulous artisan wares, foods, jewelry, etc.. to display and sell, please set up your own display at your campsite for all of us to Ooh and Ahhh over!!Also, if you have some camping or Airstream items you'd like to sell, now could be that time, as long as you set up in your own campsite!

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Where: The Clubhouse

When: 5:00p.m.-????

What: The Laissez les bons temps rouler! Happy Hour Let the good times roll (get it, roll…Airstream…good times roll…) We'll have a taste of the Cajun Caravan with our own Al & Missy sampling some Crawfish Etouffee – YUM! BYOB (ice will be provided). And if you have an appetizer you'd like to share, by all means bring one!

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Saturday Evening:*** The Great Fire Pit Hunt***





Sunday, January 8th:

Where: Site 127 (Hosted by the fabulous Tom & Vicki)

When: 8:30a.m. - ?

What: Open Air Pajama Party And Coffee Send Off. Too tired to get dressed after a weekend of Canopener fun? Perfect, because this event is for YOU! Just roll out of bed in your favorite pair of jammies, PJ’s or any “suitable to wear in public” bedtime attire and come on over for coffee, tea, hot chocolate and some sweet morning treats! (This event also generates some “interesting” photo ops)BYOC if you like – Bring Your Own CUP!!



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Our favorite hints for a happy camper time at the Canopener:

1) Get out of your trailer, walk around and meet your fellow Canopenians!

2) Participate in as many or as little of the activities you like!

3) When you see a lit fire ring - walk up, introduce yourself and join the party!

4) Be flexible and know that all activities are totally weather dependent!

5) Smile and be thankful you own an Airstream and are a part of the most awesome traveling community on the planet!

The most recent online schedule, from 12 pages back or so......
Not everything copied and quoted, like breakfast with a ranger, Sunday morning pajama coffee party, etc. When in doubt, ask at any Airstream in your area.....

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Tom

[Sky]

I biked down to No Name Lake for sunrise Wednesday. As I walked onto the beach area, I noticed an otter on land with his back to me, and it didn't notice me for a few seconds. I was between it and the pond, so when it did see me, it crashed through the palmetto to circle around and dove into the pond.

[3dawgnight]

Can't figure out how to get our names on the 9:30 breakfast. It appears there are 2 spaces left. Can you put Laurie and Pat Jones down for spot 54 and 55? Thank you. I need a lesson in doing this.

[AI Joe]

More to come...