1ST LIVIN LITE REGIONAL RALLY

[pinstriper]

[quote source="/post/23387/thread" author="@mitch" timestamp="1469532211"]

Haven't left yet - staying here for another 2 days. Lots to see and do in this area.

After listening to the discussion last night around the campfire, we have decided to head south, hugging the coast for a few days before we head north to spend some quality time with our granddaughter.

I have to report that pinstriper was nice to me, and helpful. What??? True. I enjoyed meeting Mrs. Pin. It was a really good rally. It just didn't last long enough.

I'm very disappointed to hear that about pinstriper.   [/quote]She was feeding me liquor. I'm always on my best behavior until it runs out.

[mitch]

[quote timestamp="1469545544" source="/post/23396/thread" author="@pinstriper"][quote source="/post/23387/thread" author="@mitch" timestamp="1469532211"]I'm very disappointed to hear that about pinstriper.    [/quote]She was feeding me liquor. I'm always on my best behavior until it runs out.[/quote]That makes sense. Once it's gone why be on good behavior?  Just a whole lotta wasted effort.

[purdytj]

[quote timestamp="1469507145" source="/post/23376/thread" author="@sandroad"]Yup, great fun and absolutely worth the 2684 mile trip out, even at 10 mpg! The cultural and natural history in the Astoria area is amazing. Oh, and the Livin Lite owners were by and large ok too. I even met another Crusierhead. 


So far the OR coast has lived up to its reputation with drop-dead gorgeous views at every headland on 101 south. Camped tonight at Beverly Beach State Park (taking the long way back east).


Should I (all of us) post photos on this thread or on a new trip report thread? [/quote]
Cruiserheads unite!

[leslie]

I could say more, but I wasn't sure if he wanted to lose his reputation.

[scbillandjane]

The REAL story behind the picture of us peering under the trailer was we were looking at Pinstriper trying to do the limbo under the Camplight after some adult beverages.?

[leslie]

I have internet connectivity now. We had a great rally. Campfires every night. Lots of talking, going over to each other's campsites to find out who was doing what. The factory sent two representatives, and a LL dealer from Portland area, American RV, brought a 2017 Camplite 21 RBS to Ft. Stevens for us to see. Saturday there was a BBQ for us, sponsored by LL and American RV. We received a $200 coupon from American RV, and $25 WalMart gift cards from LL. The LL reps talked to us about what they tentatively plan to do and answered questions. We filled out a questionnaire about our experience with our LL product.

For me, I really enjoyed meeting people I have been talking to here on this board. I especially wanted to meet Ammobob, as we have been planning this for about a year, and the LL presence was due to his persistence.

And then there was pinstriper. We hugged. It was Kum Ba Ya. Well, almost. It turns out I like him and Mrs. Pin. American RV was there due to pinstriper's efforts. At a campfire the last night, pinstriper and Mrs. Pin talked about what a great trip it would be to head south along the coast. We are on our way to Tillamook for cheese, ice cream and fresh curds that squeak when you chew them?? Okay...

I left out some things, like several people coming by who said they have LL campers, and didn't realize we had this rally. There was some confusion about which rally LL had cancelled. What was amazing is how word got out. The last day, as everyone was leaving, a couple stopped at our campsite who were camping in Aberdeen, Washington, at least an hour away. I invited them in to look at my Camplite. They have a QuickSilver toyhauler.

I think in the future we need to set aside at least 4 days for a rally. I was looking forward to this for months and in the blink of an eye it is all over.

[ammobob]

We just got home today and once I get my crap together I will update our trip. Tons of pictures coming.

i can't express how much fun the rally was. Great people, great campers and now good friends. OH I also caught some fish. First in 25 years. Thanks Pinstripper  

someone one needs to post the group picture!

[pinstriper]

[quote source="/post/23495/thread" timestamp="1469832946" author="@ammobob"]We just got home today and once I get my crap together I will update our trip. Tons of pictures coming.

i can't express how much fun the rally was. Great people, great campers and now good friends. OH I also caught some fish. First in 25 years. Thanks Pinstripper  

someone one needs to post the group picture![/quote]You caught 2 fish in one cast, if I remember. That gotta count extra, no ?

[purdytj]

I'm finally getting around to sorting photos. Here are a few. More are [a href="http://purdygreatlife.weebly.com/2016-blog"]on our blog post[/a]. 

My camera was not one that took a photo of the whole group - hopefully someone else will post it.

[flemke]

I have been wanting to post something about the rally but have not had good access at the places I have been staying.  The rally was the start of a trip to Glacier NP via of Idaho.  I finally have some internet access at the St. Mary KOA in Montana.  I loved meeting all the people and putting faces to names.  Big thankyou to Pinstriper for breakfast invite (had mine ready but it was nice to sit and eat with them.  Another huge thanks to RWC and wife for the dinner invite and his awesome pork loin that I had and BillMoore and wife for dinner company.  Sure enjoyed the evening get togethers with everyone, Leslie needs a new forum name, the gator whisperer, loved the story.  Thanks Ammobob for the leftover beer from the BBQ, I'm still toting it around and will probably have some left when I get back. I heard talk of doing it again and would come for sure.  

[leslie]

I have been wanting to post something about the rally but have not had good access at the places I have been staying.  The rally was the start of a trip to Glacier NP via of Idaho.  I finally have some internet access at the St. Mary KOA in Montana.  I loved meeting all the people and putting faces to names.  Big thankyou to Pinstriper for breakfast invite (had mine ready but it was nice to sit and eat with them.  Another huge thanks to RWC and wife for the dinner invite and his awesome pork loin that I had and BillMoore and wife for dinner company.  Sure enjoyed the evening get togethers with everyone, Leslie needs a new forum name, the gator whisperer, loved the story.  Thanks Ammobob for the leftover beer from the BBQ, I'm still toting it around and will probably have some left when I get back. I heard talk of doing it again and would come for sure.  

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Gator Whisperer... I like that...

[pinstriper]

More like Gatorsmooch

[leslie]

More like Gatorsmooch

I would not go that far!

[ammobob]

Since no one has posted this picture yet here is our group photo.

[pinstriper]

Gotta love Bec giving herself the bunny ears....