2017 Mississippi River Rendezvous September 29-Oct 1

[steve dunham]

Originally Posted by Iowa Dave

Steve
Iowa Dave is at the mercy of his brother when it comes to produce production. It's like a snowstorm, you never know how much you're going to get or how long it will last.! I will do my best though. As far as an agenda and free beer stops, our leader Mr Fudge Brownie is in charge of that. I can tell you there will be a potluck on Saturday night. If you have ideas you'd like to see tried at the rally short of a swimming contest across the river, (3.5 miles with barge traffic) let Paul know. Rallies work when many get involved and there are diverse activities. Last year at the Rocky Mountain Rally North of Durango there were people who took Jeep trail rides, day trips to Mesa Verde, Black Canyon of the Gunnison, chair lift ride past Oprah Winfrey's shack, butterfly watching, as well as nightly views of the space station. And a marriage anniversary celebration. Now that's diverse.
Dave

I personally do not consume mood altering beverages but I would be more than willing to help out those that do choose to inbibe. . So feel free to ask me for a donation to the cause.
I was hoping to get the chance to taste your special garlic.
but I also understand that you can't control the weather or the generosity of your brother.
This will be our first time at this rally so I will leave the agenda up to the more experienced attendees.
All we are hoping for is good weather , but if not , a good time will still be had by all.

Thanks Dave
Steve D

[Iowa Dave]

Paul has reserved the pavilion for three days and it's really a pretty big pavilion. So a sprinkle should not be much of a big deal. At Scott county last year the coffee crew convened first thing in the morning and there was someone watching the fire and keeping her going till about 11pm each night. One nameless person stayed especially late in a comfortable chair he borrowed. He had a real nice dog too.
Dave

[thoer]

Originally Posted by Iowa Dave

... One nameless person stayed especially late in a comfortable chair he borrowed. He had a real nice dog too.
Dave

Cooler too as I recall....

[cpaharley2008]

Yeppers, a warm fire, cold brew and a bathroom within 10 feet, perfect spot.

[thoer]

Originally Posted by cpaharley2008

Yeppers, a warm fire, cold brew and a bathroom within 10 feet, perfect spot.

All that and Tom can't join us this year unfortunately...

[fudge_brownie]

I have a lead on a truckload of firewood again this year. Having lots of hands to off load the wood was great. High entertainment value in that wood. Someone with a dog and a cooler was there late last year. I remember going to the bathroom (last year the fireplace was connected to the bathhouse) at 6:30 am and someone was stoking the fire.

[Tom and Gay]

I reserved site 103 for two days, leaving Sunday. We attended the "open house" on Saturday last year and we look forward to returning with our own trailer this time. Can't pass up a rally only 50 miles from home!

[Iowa Dave]

Originally Posted by fudge_brownie

I have a lead on a truckload of firewood again this year. Having lots of hands to off load the wood was great. High entertainment value in that wood. Someone with a dog and a cooler was there late last year. I remember going to the bathroom (last year the fireplace was connected to the bathhouse) at 6:30 am and someone was stoking the fire.

That's what I was referring to. The final quote I heard was " Are you going to bring my chair over to the camper?" And the chair person said "Yes I will in a few minutes." The person who owned the chair forgot his soft sided cooler full of beer in plain sight of the road. It was still there in the morning. The only campers in the loop were fiberglass people and Jehovah's witnesses, so there was no real theft threat. You can't make this stuff up.
Dave

[Iowa Dave]

Originally Posted by Tom and Gay

I reserved site 103 for two days, leaving Sunday. We attended the "open house" on Saturday last year and we look forward to returning with our own trailer this time. Can't pass up a rally only 50 miles from home!

Great to hear you're booked in. We will have a fine time I am sure. Looking forward to seeing your camper. Paul is on the gas and will get us a load of wood, you bring the marshmallows.
Dave

[Iowa Dave]

Paul, I'll help direct the off loading. My Back My Back you know the gig.
Dave

[bsmoke]

By the way Ill be cancelling on lot 124 and moving to 113 so there will be another site open. They said we couldnt cancel until April 16 for our original location for some reason.

[fudge_brownie]

According to my notes from attendees site 113 is occupied.

[thoer]

Originally Posted by bsmoke

By the way Ill be cancelling on lot 124 and moving to 113 so there will be another site open. They said we couldnt cancel until April 16 for our original location for some reason.

?? I've had 124 reserved since 3/30/

[bsmoke]

123 I cancelled not 124, and I made reservation for 113 the next day which was on March 30th as I recollect.

[fudge_brownie]

Ah that explains it. My worry was someone had the wrong dates for their booking.

[HABBERDABBER]

Sadly, I've been roped into a wedding that weekend in the Chicago 'burbs and can not attend. The dog Iowa Dave mentions is Lefty, reputed to be the smartest, strongest, bravest dog in the Tri-County area. And all winter I've been in training, thrice a week, mentored & coached by Mr. Goodwrench at the local garage for the torque wrench competition. I am ready, buffed and dialed in, but alas, for naught.

Have a swell time.

[thoer]

You and Lefty will be missed Tom.

[Iowa Dave]

Being a veteran of competition coon hunting where the slogan is "When the tailgate drops the B.S. stops" and where the proudest statement a man or woman can make is " TREE , MY DOG" I will verify that Lefty is one incredible dog. While I do not see the value in a dog that locates the fruit of the Osage Orange (Maclura pomifera) Lefty has this as one of his talents. Tom we will miss you and Eastern Iowa's Smartest French Brittany will miss sneaking a sniff with his buddy Lefty.
Dave

[Otter]

Madeline and I reserved site 100 yesterday. We will miss Lefty.

[thoer]

Tom - you could always just set up at the Rally commute back and forth to the wedding! I'm very good at helping other people spend their money and time!