2017 Mississippi River Rendezvous September 29-Oct 1

[thoer]

Originally Posted by richardr

We arrived at the Thomson Causeway campground yesterday and we have not seen any other fiberglass trailers. Either we are at the wrong campground, or everyone is a lot busier than we are.

I suspect you are going to see a really nice 21' and its Mall Crawler tow pullin' in pretty soon, with a man from Iowa in need of a beer and conversation..... and a woman in need of someone else besides her listening to the monologue ....

[Iowa Dave]

Originally Posted by thoer

I suspect you are going to see a really nice 21' and its Mall Crawler tow pullin' in pretty soon, with a man from Iowa in need of a beer and conversation..... and a woman in need of someone else besides her listening to the monologue ....

Its 6:22 PM and I'm in the parking lot of the big grocery store in Clinton. Don't pour a
Second cup of coffee my dad always said, I'll be along directly if old Tojo can pull the bridge.
Uowa Dave

[fudge_brownie]

Watch the water levels, just a year ago, Red Dog was sitting right where you are and the Mississippi River kept climbing. On Thursday they told him he had to leave and we all ended up at a beautiful campground at Scott County Park.

[Iowa Dave]

Hi all
Here's a report from one end of the horse. Your choice
Campground is very nice. River is low. It would take a ten inch rain in southern Wisconsin a week to get down here
Man at the gatehouse very friendly and had my reservation card right there in front of him
Sites are paved and level.
Water hydrants here and there throughout the campground so if you don't have water on I'd suggest you fill up before setting up. If you forget I'll loan you a 5 Gallon jug but I ain't luggin it for you. Beautiful sunset, quite a little walk to the restroom. I can hear the fish working in the river. Going to get a three day license tomorrow ($15.50). Three bars on verizon
Iowa Dave

[thoer]

Dave, save some cold beer for our arrival tomorrow. Great looking trailer and thanks for the report

[rbrandenstein]

We are in McGregor, IA and plan to get there this afternoon. Staying at Spook Cave campground. Very nice park with babbling brook behind our camper.

[Iowa Dave]

Originally Posted by rbrandenstein

We are in McGregor, IA and plan to get there this afternoon. Staying at Spook Cave campground. Very nice park with babbling brook behind our camper.

That's a nice area. The brook is the upper end of Bloody Run Creek which is a very nice trout stream. Here at Thompson, the morning has revealed a bumper crop of hickory nuts all about. Behind site number 118 a raft of Canadian geese beckons hello th fellow Canadians Adrian and Beth. I saw several great blue herons, an Egret and some juvenile red bellied woodpeckers. This morning. Also some restroom poetry.
Later
Iowa Dave

[Iowa Dave]

Hi all
Rigs are rolling in. Looks like the 21s will predominate. Also here, at least two scamps, a Casita, a 1974 boler and a lots of real nice folks. Fire to tonight, socializing with all the folks from 32 to 80. Fiberglass through the decades
Dave

[cpaharley2008]

No pictures?? What is the weather like?

[Iowa Dave]

Originally Posted by cpaharley2008

No pictures?? What is the weather like?

The weather is identical to Niagara but about 15 degrees f cooler. No wind, full sun shady campground.

[Artlady]

Hi All!
Just to let you know that site 115 may be open. We had to cancel.
I called and officially canceled it through recreation.gov .
So if there are any Escapees who are late to the game, here's your chance for a prime spot!
Have a wonderful time everyone!

[Iowa Dave]

Sorry you weren't able to make it. Perhaps next year or at another function. Fish were not biting this morning. And no that's not the bait, it's what I caught.
Iowa Dave

[thoer]

A couple of pictures, with no 🐠

[Artlady]

Thanks for the photos, guys. Love the appetizer, Dave!

From the looks of your pics, the campground has filled up...And what a glorious weekend it's going to be!
Perfect camping and fishing weather.

Well, we'll make it to the Causeway at some point.

Please give my regards to all, and have a great time! Dave, try to catch something just a wee bit bigger, so you'll have a good fish story to tell.

[Iowa Dave]

Originally Posted by Artlady

Thanks for the photos, guys. Love the appetizer, Dave!

From the looks of your pics, the campground has filled up...And what a glorious weekend it's going to be!
Perfect camping and fishing weather.

Well, we'll make it to the Causeway at some point.

Please give my regards to all, and have a great time! Dave, try to catch something just a wee bit bigger, so you'll have a good fish story to tell.

You'll be happy to know site 115 was occupies last nigh by a very nice couple from Jefferson Iowa and tonight by a brand new Escape the camped in the other loop because the Rally loop was full.
Dave

[Iowa Dave]

Had a great day here. Perfect weather, a good torque your Nuts contest and a successful I can use that" free camper stuff giveaway. Then It was noon and lots of people from all over came in for the trailer tours. After three the pavilion was set up for the potluck and doorprize drawing. ,Free happy hour beer and plenty of wine. TOO MUCH FOOD. Wow then the campfires back in the campground. Thanks Paul Braun for organizing another great rally.
Iowa Dave

[Iowa Dave]

From the tours

[Iowa Dave]

From the potluck

[Artlady]

What great photos! Looks like a great crowd. I see some faces I recognize from last year. Who won the torque contest?

And such a beautiful view of the water too. It looks like y'all are having a great time. Thanks for sharing!

[thoer]

It has been wonderful with the only problem being an unknown vandal leaving an industrial waste product around my campsite last night