Several here have discussed getting together. So why don't we plan a meetup.
Things to consider:
Some here are retired, some are still working
If we have it on the east or west coasts, distance to travel will prevent some from making it
We have to plan far enough ahead so that we can have enough campsites available.
What else needs to be considered?
This proboard is a really good group, and I look forward to meeting in person. I appreciate the willingness of the more experienced RVers here to share their experience. Newbies like me would really be lost without your advice and encouragement. I even enjoy it when pinstriper is pulling my chain!
We are in!!!!!! 8-) Somewhere in the lower 48, is OK with us! Have CampLite will travel!
Maybe something hinged around this?
http://events.frvta.org/florida-rv-supershow/
We plan on going regardless.
Are you planning to "camp" at the fairgrounds?
We digress. Anyone have experience using COE for a meetup? Is this possible?
We enjoy camping at State Park & Army Corps of Engineer Campgrounds. Some COE Lakes have SP & COE campgrounds on the same lake.
Others groups like the Airstreamers meet at the same campground/time annually. As an example, Airstreamers camp @ Lake Wateree SP SC
filling the complete campground annually. They have gathering names like Falluminum, Canopener, and Alumalina. Much can be learned from
how they run events. They've been doing it a long time!
I'm up for a meet.... Where & when?
State parks say no booze. COE website is silent. Makes no difference to me, but it might to others.
[quote source="/post/4667/thread" timestamp="1414772382" author="@leslie"]State parks say no booze.[/quote]Yes, they do say that! ;)
COE US campground link:
http://www.recreation.gov/campgroundDirectoryListByAgencyID.do?contractCode=NRSO&agencyID=70902
Some nice ones we have stayed at:
Bandits Roost Wilkesboro NC
http://www.recreation.gov/camping/bandits-roost/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=73074
Boulder Rec Area ILL:
http://www.recreation.gov/camping/boulder-rec-area/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=73094
Axtel KY:
http://www.recreation.gov/camping/axtel/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=73052
I live in Canada and the closest state to me is Maine, I've already driven up to New York state but it was a bit far.
[quote timestamp="1414772382" source="/post/4667/thread" author="@leslie"]State parks say no booze. COE website is silent. Makes no difference to me, but it might to others.[/quote][p]OR state parks say nothing about booze. Just sayin'.[/p][p]
[/p][p]My doc and I have an understanding. He is to prescribe nothing where alcohol is contraindicated. He once prescribed single malt scotch for me. Seriously.
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[quote source="/post/4676/thread" timestamp="1414779346" author="@paul"]I live in Canada and the closest state to me is Maine, I've already driven up to New York state but it was a bit far.[/quote]Pretty sure that the next thing you hit when you drive "up" from Canadia is Russia.
[quote timestamp="1414805134" source="/post/4690/thread" author="@pinstriper"]
Quote from: @leslie" timestamp="1414772382" source="/post/4667/threadState parks say no booze. COE website is silent. Makes no difference to me, but it might to others.
[p]OR state parks say nothing about booze. Just sayin'.[/p][p]
[/p][p]My doc and I have an understanding. He is to prescribe nothing where alcohol is contraindicated. He once prescribed single malt scotch for me. Seriously.
[/p][/quote]I'm a doc....single malt is very good for you, especially with a cigar!
There some beautiful state parks in Michigan along the southern end of Lake Michigan in the dunes. For example Van Buren State Park would be wonderful right after Labor Day when the summer crowds are gone and the lake is still (relatively) warm. That would be a reasonable distance for midwesterners, a couple days drive from the east and Gulf coasts, but a long way from the west coast. After this thread collects several posts and ideas, maybe a poll would be in order?
We enjoy traveling the lower 48 during September! Willing to attend an event in Michigan and probably head west from there!!!! Could also visit the LivinLite plant on the way!
[quote source="/post/4691/thread" timestamp="1414805179" author="@pinstriper"][quote source="/post/4676/thread" timestamp="1414779346" author="@paul"]I live in Canada and the closest state to me is Maine, I've already driven up to New York state but it was a bit far.[/quote]Pretty sure that the next thing you hit when you drive "up" from Canadia is Russia.
[/quote]Sorry you are rigth I should have said down lol it took me a while to get what you said lol :-) English is not my first language I am a French speaker :)
Suggestion: Why not hitch LL 'carts' to an A'stream event! Learn what the 'aluminatti' knows about organizing and have fun 'Livin Lite' to the fullest!
Event not cheap, but they welcome all RVs, aluminum or rot...uh, I mean 'not'! LL would be smart to consider sponsoring some of us. Could tap into some of that A'stream market when 'streamers' get an LL peak, up close and personal.
Next event is the 'Alumaflamingo' in Florida: http://alumaflamingo.com/?tag=sarasota
Just a suggestion.... 8-)
[font color="#193ae6"]"about an hour ago Paul said:
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3 hours ago exploringcarolina said:
We can call LivinLite gatherings "Aluminatti", with the first one happening @ Table Rock SP SC during the last weekend of March 2015!
livinlite.proboards.com/thread/751/table-rock-state-park-sc
I would love to join a gatering sometime but this one I can't because of the date (my LL in storage) and the distance (2340 km), according to google map it's 22:40 hour from me. I hope that sometime there is one in the East Coast not too far from where I am (live in New Brunswick)!
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Paul,
We feel your pain. Distance is a problem for us too. Suggestion: Choose a place you enjoy and would be going to anyway. Then invite us and you never know who will come! Even if no one can make it....you were going anyway and will have a grand time. Your invitation need not be exclusively LL. Also, consider 'crashing' other events like the several held by 'Streamers' (Airstream owners) upcoming this year; big one is in Ohio around May, I think? We're thinking about 'crashing' the A'stream event in Sarasota next month, though not sure 'crashing' is the best term to use here (Pinstriper would know why). Anyway, A'stream does all the footwork, we come in (paying, of course), sit back and 'Livin Learn' from folks who have been doing this a long time, who also share with us an odd affinity for aluminum!
Then there are the 'Tear Drop' events that our smallest, cute LL CampLites might find room around the campfire. 'Tear Drop' trailers started our interest in RV's, and still love these little guys. But they have little to nothing going on in the Southeast....only up north, like Indiana or Michigan as I recall, and always in the Fall. They look like a fun crowd and even have an on-line magazine with cool ideas that 'Aluminatti' might find fun and helpful.
"Build it and they will come!" :) In the meantime, stay warm!