2017 Mississippi River Rendezvous September 29-Oct 1

[Traverson]

Site 111 for us.

[Iowa Dave]

I am glad to see you got through to the site. .and got registered. Looks like there are 15 units registered so far. I came through your town yesterday on my way to doing some fine dining at Sutliff. Had to tell my son in law not to be getting up on the chair and pulling any money off the ceiling.
Dave

[Traverson]

Originally Posted by Iowa Dave

I am glad to see you got through to the site. .and got registered. Looks like there are 15 units registered so far. I came through your town yesterday on my way to doing some fine dining at Sutliff. Had to tell my son in law not to be getting up on the chair and pulling any money off the ceiling.
Dave

Good for you Dave. Everyone should experience Sutliff at least once.

[emers382]

Originally Posted by Bill and Earline

We nabbed 117.
Bill

It will be nice to see you two again Bill, we're right across from you in 118

Adrian (and Beth)

[richardr]

We just signed up for site 108, 9/22 - 10/2. This will be our first time attending. If things go as planned we will have our new Escape 21.
Is there a web page or rally fee?

[Jimrules]

Originally Posted by richardr

We just signed up for site 108, 9/22 - 10/2. This will be our first time attending. If things go as planned we will have our new Escape 21.
Is there a web page or rally fee?

Welcome aboard! This will be our third time attending, but first with an Escape.

There is a webpage, and you're on it.
As for a fee, Last year Paul just took donations. I hope we covered his expenses.

[Iowa Dave]

Hi Richard
Your registration makes number 16 for this rally. There will be a prize, provided by one
of the attendees, for the rig that is the greatest distance from home. I sent
You a PM. Lots to do on the river.
Dave

[cpaharley2008]

Dave,
Do you know who won that prize last year? Also will there be a torque off contest again?

[Iowa Dave]

Hi Jim:
I am not sure there was recognition last year. Fred from Texas was a long ways out and so were you. Those Florida folks usually come in there pretty good at Osoyoos. Guess we will have to figure it out this year. There were earlier requests for the torque wrench reprise if I would get glasses or a helper who could read the wrench. Some mean comments about " we ain't got all day" made me cry and slowed us down even more. �� We were through there about a month ago and up through Savannah but did not stop at Poopy's or Frank Fritch Finds ( American Pickers) but did go up into Mississippi Palisades state park. Lots of Eagles at that time eating dead fish on the ice.
Dave

[emers382]

Hey Dave we should have in international award too, likely we'd win that one

[Iowa Dave]

Hi Adrian:
Prize for the most distant international traveler will be 2 count em 2 Iowa pork chops. 1 1/4 inches of pure pork pleasure as they say. I will provide this prize. But I am not gonna cook em for you if you win.
Dave

[Artlady]

Many thanks to Iowa Dave for his help with choosing a site. I'm #115. It's time for some R &R, and fishin'. BTW, is there a contest for catching the biggest fish?

[cpaharley2008]

Originally Posted by Iowa Dave

Hi Adrian:
Prize for the most distant international traveler will be 2 count em 2 Iowa pork chops. 1 1/4 inches of pure pork pleasure as they say. I will provide this prize. But I am not gonna cook em for you if you win.
Dave

Dave gave this away to me last year, enough for 8 people.....ask him to tell you his brother's garlic story

[Nrgtic4]

Originally Posted by Artlady

Many thanks to Iowa Dave for his help with choosing a site. I'm #115. It's time for some R &R, and fishin'. BTW, is there a contest for catching the biggest fish?

Question for Dave ( or anyone ) we already chose a site (121) (so too late for us fir this rally) but what are some factors that go into choosing one site over another to get the best Campsite available ? (Being newbies, a lot of the sites here look alike).

[Iowa Dave]

Probably about as many parameters for site selection as there are campers.
In the case of this rally all the sites are flat all the sites are paved and almost all are back in. The Corps has done a good job on the back in angles and road width, two more considerations. Shade, no shade, partial shade. View, water, trees other campers. Distance
To restrooms and showers. Area where your dog won't bother others. Distance to the pavilion where it might have a lot of activity, or do you want to be more alone. Proximity to people you know or in my case people who don't want to know me. Sometimes there are street lights. Some people don't like them, others do. That's my iceberg take on things, there are a lot more things that matter to certain people than others.
There will be a prize for the biggest fish. Bring whole kernel corn cause a Carp is the likely winner. I'm thinking about fishing a redhorse sucker tournament in mid May. Love them deep
fried jalapeño sucker balls.
Dave

[Steve Clark]

Originally Posted by cpaharley2008

Dave gave this away to me last year, enough for 8 people.....ask him to tell you his brother's garlic story

Jim, That's either a huge clove or a tiny spatula.....Scampi anyone?

[steve dunham]

Originally Posted by steve dunham

No fall trip planned this year , my wife is not too enthusiastic about making another 5000 mile drive . Trying to talk her into taking a short Fall trip and this rally sounds perfect only 400 miles from home.
The chance to meet Iowa Dave in person is alone worth the price of admission.
We are at the maybe point in our discussion so I am hopeful that we can attend this year. Already marked my calendar so I don't forget to reserve a spot when and if the boss gIves her approval .

Booked site #122 today . Don"t know if it's a good or a bad site but it is what it is. Arriving Thursday Sept 28th and leaving Monday Oct 2nd .Hopefully we will be able to attend ( Looks positive as of today ), but if things change , I will post the cancellation ASAP so others can use the site.
I've already packed my torque wrench in my truck so I won't forget.

Best Wishes
Steve D

[northwinds]

I won't be staying overnight; no rig. But I do hope to make the drive down to see some Escapes in person. Is there going to be a day scheduled for tours?

John

[cpaharley2008]

Originally Posted by Steve Clark

Jim, That's either a huge clove or a tiny spatula.....Scampi anyone?

Sorry about the mixup, Dave gave us some Zucchini which is in the picture while telling us about the garlic.

[Iowa Dave]

Hi Jim
I'll work on brother Bruce to get some of his garlic. His original cloves came from Johnny's Seeds up in Maine. He actually walked out into the field to meet Johnny in person. He's growing about 600 a year now. They are not "Elephant Garlic" just a nice big selection.
Dave