Does this mean we have a definite for at least 4 people to go to Curtiss and than do a little wine tasting???

I would suggest we do this on Friday or Saturday. I know we are going to be arriving by Thursday.

What are your thoughts magoosmc????

Ahhhh.. I can't think right now - I've been drinking wine and flying airplanes..

Actually, I have to go to the museum this afternoon. I will see what is involved. I believe that prior notification of a "visiting EOC group" qualifies for a reduced rate for any and all who show up over the course of the weekend, whether or not they show at the same time. (the admission is only a few bucks). A group wine tour with a bit of special attention requires a pre-determined time of arrival. Most wineries stop giving tours at 4pm. Fridays are good because the peak season is not yet underway, but how many people would want to get settled in, then try to make it to a winery before 2:30ish? Saturdays get busy in the afternoon, so the earlier the better. I recommend Bully Hill for "madcap fun" or Heron Hill for ambiance. Both have food available. If we get some kind of general consensus I will go ahead and set it up. Lemme know...

I would check out the planes....Juanita would check out the wine. I will check with her later to confirm, but I think you can count us in.

we've already said we'll be there early friday morning...Elaine will probably go along with whatever everyone else is doing....

Does this mean we have to drive back the way we've come?

> Does this mean we have to drive back the way we've come?
Yes, but not nearly as far!

well
That's ok then

well
That's ok then

Who are you kidding...it's wine, you're in!! :)

So am I. In fact, I'm in right now and it's not even 5pm! :) I heart wine. This camping trip can't come fast enough..

And Lorrie, you know you're excited to share a site with me!!! I've got tie-dye!! :)

I got tie dye. It's a Woodstock reunion t shirt from 10 years ago or so. Who else has tie dye???

Wine thing and airplanes we are in!!!!!!!!!!!

Who are you kidding...it's wine, you're in!! :)

So am I. In fact, I'm in right now and it's not even 5pm! :) I heart wine. This camping trip can't come fast enough..

And Lorrie, you know you're excited to share a site with me!!! I've got tie-dye!! :)

This whole trip is not looking good for us after today :( Rick needs back surgery that will take him out of work for 6 weeks. Since I just went back to work after maternity this is going to kill us financially. Keep your fingers crossed for a miracle.

Sorry to hear, Carly. Will keep fingers crossed.

Anything we can do for you and Rick just let us know.

There are a few options.. The admission is $7, $5 for a group. A "group" can register and pay in advance and qualify for a tour guide at a specific time and date. Or a registered group can show up whenever and wander around on their own, or just show up individually, throughout a specified day and those who have registered get the discounted admission. In short, you're saving two bucks if you register a group.

On an unhappy note, I have watched them reconstruct the Albany Flyer for two years. They took it out for the first test flight yesterday and the engine stalled. The pilot survived but received a broken leg. The plane did not survive.

My mission for the weekend will be to FORCE myself to go winery hopping, making sure that the wines are up to EOC standards. I will collect tour info and try to negotiate a VIP tasting. I will report back when I can see to type.

Oooh, that's a shame. Are you sure the engine stalled (wouldn't be surprising for an original OX-5), or the wings stalled? An engine-out landing needn't end in a wreck, especially in such a benign-looking field as that one. OTOH it's common when an aircraft has a stall-and-spin crash (which does typically wreck a plane) for a reporter, hearing "the aircraft stalled," to write "engine stalled" in the story.

According to one of the guys in the restoration shop the engine (90 hp OX5) quit while the pilot was in a banking turn, 40 - 50 feet above the ground. More properly stated - the engine quit and the wings stalled with no altitude left to recover. The pilot, Jim Poel, is an outstanding pilot and has flown at lot of these Curtiss planes. He said the airplane was "slippery" and like flying a kite. The planes from the shop are all authentic, using 100 year old technology. The bamboo was from the same source that Curtiss used and the tires were a special order from Germany. I think the pilots cojones are made of solid brass...

bump

Just a reminder for anyone who wants to attend, but haven't made reservations at Stony Fork Campground, time is running short. Meet starts in 35 days. But who is counting.

Make your reservations, Would like to see lots of elements with owners.

Should be a lot of fun. Don't forget to bring your kite. I have a couple of extras that I bought at the Christmas Tree Shop.

Looks like some of us might be heading to the Curtiss Air Museum and than a little wine tasting. Day to be determined.

And it's offically less than a month away!!

I'm not going to lie, I'm wicked excited for this trip! I haven't been camping since Jurn's, so I'm overdue!!

In some sad news....my sister took her Barbie tent back...I know, hold back your tears!! I'll have to camp in my 'grown up' tent this time (thank you Justin for that!)

I'm looking forward to seeing everyone...and the wine tasting :) Maybe not so much the tasting, but more just the drinking of the wine..

Is anyone else bringing their kayak?

And it's offically less than a month away!!

I'm not going to lie, I'm wicked excited for this trip! I haven't been camping since Jurn's, so I'm overdue!!

In some sad news....my sister took her Barbie tent back...I know, hold back your tears!! I'll have to camp in my 'grown up' tent this time (thank you Justin for that!)

I'm looking forward to seeing everyone...and the wine tasting :) Maybe not so much the tasting, but more just the drinking of the wine..

Is anyone else bringing their kayak?

No Barbie tent? You'll have to find another site to camp at!! Just kidding :lol: The other tent is tye-dye right? LOL

We could bring our kayaks if there is a nice slow moving water (we are beginners) place to go.

Update:: I have bought plates(dixie heavy duty), cups(solo), plastic utensils and napkins. I will also bring a couple of vinyl table coverings.

After the 4th I will get mustard(yellow & other types), ketchup, relish, mayo, pickles, salt, pepper, trash bags. Anything that will not go stale or needs refrigeration.

Once on location I will pick up chips, salsa and hotdog/hamburger rolls

Any suggestions/request for other items that I should pick up.

So far I have about $75 committed in donations. So whatever is left over I can pick up whatever else we need.

I am getting excited about the meet and seeing everyone. Very disappointed that the Barbie tent will not be there.

If you still undecided I hope you will come. Please make your reservation or try to hook up with someone on their site.

To make check in easier I will work with Randy about who is staying with who on the various sites. And work with him to avoid any extra people charges per site.

28 days to fun and non stop laughing.

I so cant wait for this
Think I am going to have Smudge fitted for concrete shoes so that way I know where he is when I get home LOL

Can somebody PLEASE make this time go by faster! :roll:

Wicked, Do you wanna borrow our Over the hedge tent? lol

Ok, time is getting closer.

I think everyone should bring what they are going to eat plus maybe something for a potluck on Friday or Saturday. I am sure there will be enough food to feed a couple of armies.

Don't forget I will be bringing condiments ketchup, relish, mustard, mayo etc. Let me know if there are other condiments you would like me to purchase. I was planning on picking up some hot dog/hamburger rolls for everyone. Also will pick up some chips, etc.

I have the plates, napkins, plastic ware, cups(cold) need to get some insulated cups for coffee/tea drinkers.

I don't plan bringing a lot of food, but will buy locally

Breakfast: Last year Mel and Elaine made some excellent eggs benedict. So anyone want to suggest breakfast or just go with the flow.

I understand there are some excellent restuarants in Wellsboro.

Thoughts!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks Patti for all your hard work. I'm so ready for this trip. Is it time to leave yet :grin:

I need yuengling!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks Patti for all your hard work. I'm so ready for this trip. Is it time to leave yet :grin:

I know a few of you are into geo-caching. As a mentioned before there is also letterboxing. I just found this site for those interested. There are a few in the Wellsboro PA area. Lot's of great info about letterboxing. I just may have to take up this activity.

http://www.atlasquest.com/

this article was in today Boston Globe

Think inside the box
Part scenic hike, part clue-filled mystery, letterboxing is collecting fans
By Joseph P. Kahn, Globe Staff | July 10, 2010
ANDOVER — The clues weren’t hard to puzzle out. Locate the southbound trail entrance to the Charles Ward Reservation. Follow the boardwalk toward the bog, noting two trail-marker numbers that are out of sequence. Double back, adding up the marker numbers to determine how many strides to go past the north trail fork. Stop, face eastward.

Hidden behind a log was a small waterproof case — Letterbox No. 78269, celebrating National Trails Day 2008 — left there by hobbyists who call themselves the Merry Pranksters. Inside were a hand-carved rubber stamp, logbook, and notecard explaining more about letterboxing, “an intriguing pastime combining artistic ability with delightful ‘treasure hunts’ in beautiful, scenic places,’’ as the card described it.

Peter Colombo, the trail guide on this particular expedition, used two other descriptives: sport and hobby. “Sport because of the hiking involved,’’ said Colombo, a Wakefield optician and Andover resident whose trail name is Prankster Pete. “And hobby being the stamp carving, clue making, and collecting part.’’

However one categorizes it, letterboxing — a low-cost, low-tech, eco-friendly activity with a large Web presence — has caught on big time, attracting everyone from empty-nesters and hiking enthusiasts to urban treasure hunters and families seeking to inject a little more adventure into their walks in the woods. It’s the antithesis of another sort of treasure hunting called geocaching, which is a high-tech version in which participants use GPS devices to locate hidden items. In geocaching, latitudinal and longitudinal coordinates lead a player to the hidden cache. With letterboxing, the player must decipher clues in order to find the general area where the prized object has been secreted away.

According to www.atlasquest.com, a popular letterboxing website, some 100,000 letterboxes are stashed somewhere around the globe — with 23,000 Atlas Quest members hunting for them, high and low. Letterboxing North America (www.letterboxing.org), another website, claims more than 44,400 members. Letterboxing events are ubiquitous, too, one being held today at Harold Parker State Forest in North Andover. Organizers promise plenty of clever clues and event-appropriate letterboxes for the gathering, which so far has logged 144 registrants.

“It does get a little obsessive,’’ admitted Yvonne DeBor of Bellingham, who in two years of hunting has collected nearly 500 stamps. DeBor, who plans to attend the North Andover event, has lost 80 pounds since taking up letterboxing. “It’s literally transformed my life.’’

How exactly does one go about letterboxing? Hobbyists recommend a basic starter’s kit consisting of a blank logbook, rubber stamp (store bought or hand-carved), ink pad, and pen. A compass is also recommended, since clues will often indicate a specific direction for hunters to follow. Pack bug spray, too, letterboxers say, especially in New England at this time of year. Trail nicknames are popular though optional, identifying a letterboxer the way a CB-radio handle does a trucker.

Boxes can be found in city parks, state conservation lands, or other places to which the public has ready access. In urban environs, they might be tucked away in cemeteries, playgrounds, or even hollowed-out library books (with librarians’ permission, of course). Off-limits, according to letterboxing etiquette, are private property, national parks, and other locations where box-hunting could be construed as trespassing.

Across North America there are an estimated 50,000 letterboxes hidden away. Clues to their whereabouts are listed on websites, published in catalogs, or passed along by word of mouth. Locations are listed by region, state, city, and town, providing letterboxers (or simply “boxers’’) with the chance to explore new territories while building their collections. Clues vary widely in creativity and difficulty. Some would not baffle your average third-grader; others might stump a CIA operative. Boxes may be linked by theme or by a series of clues that lead boxers from one to another to another until the whole set is collected.

When a letterbox is located, its contents — a logbook and customized stamp, typically — are removed. The box’s signature stamp is imprinted in the visitor’s logbook, making a permanent record of the find. The boxer then stamps his or her own insignia into the logbook, sometimes adding a personal note as well. The process takes only a few minutes, after which the box is restored to its hiding place and all traces of the visit erased as much as possible. Secrecy is prized, littering and vandalism strongly disapproved of.

Letterboxing traces its origins to 19th-century England, when hikers in and around the Dartmoor area began leaving letters or postcards (hence the name) for other hikers to find, collect, and sometimes forward to one another by mail. This quaint if obscure pastime was featured in a 1998 Smithsonian magazine article that caught the attention of US hikers and hobbyists. Letterboxes now come in several varieties, including traditional, so-called mystery boxes (vague clues, hard to find), hitchhikers (carried from one location to another), and postals (sent by mail to a select group of people).

Boxers tend to speak about their hobby in evangelical terms.

“I call it going out walking with a purpose,’’ said Larry Dysart, a retired software engineer living in North Reading. Dysart and his wife, Mary Lou, heard about letterboxing two years ago from their daughter, who lives in Minnesota and thought it might be a fun pastime for the couple to enjoy with their young grandchildren. The Dysarts have since collected more than 430 stamps, the majority found within a 10-mile radius of their house.

“One nice thing for retirees like us, it keeps you physically active and is more fun than going to the gym,’’ said Mary Lou Dysart. “Plus, it gets you to places you wouldn’t normally go, even in your own backyard. And you have to use your brain.’’

Brandie Simms of Berwick, Maine, has been boxing for four years, often accompanied by her three children, now aged 16, 12, and 9. Simms has also taken Scout troops on many a boxing expedition en route piling up some impressive statistics: 1,100 stamps collected; more than 200 boxes created and hidden. On a recent weekend, she joined 60 fellow enthusiasts in Connecticut for two days of hiking, boxing, and recalling great finds — and great times. Said Simms, “It’s free, it’s healthy, it takes you outdoors, and you even learn some history of the places you go.’’ The artistry of stamp-carving makes letterboxing all that much cooler, she added.

Colombo, a gifted stamp carver and well-known figure in the local letterboxing community, has personally collected 1,200 stamps and created 250 more, one for a letterbox he hid at the top of a ski slope.

“I’m not the type of person who goes on vacation and sits on the beach,’’ Colombo said. “I’d rather go off and find a nice trail to hike instead.’’ Using lyrics and imagery from his all-time favorite band to compose clues and make stamps was only natural, he added, since “the Grateful Dead mentality of peace, love, and harmony with nature was easy to impart to letterboxing.’’

link to article plus video: http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/articles/2010/07/10/think_inside_the_box_part_scenic_hike_part_clue_fi lled_mystery_letterboxing_is_collecting_fans/

I need yuengling!!!!!!!!!!

You got it....

was thinking of making my Frito Pie again that I made in Harper's Ferry.
and making hamburger patties

Just in case you were wondering it is 15 days til the beginning of the big E-vent.

Not too late to make a reservation. Will be a good time for all. Looks like we have about 30 E-ple attending.

Let the fun begin.

ONLY 15 DAYS? I CAN'T WAIT!! Only 7 more work days until I officially start my 2 week vacation :grin: With all the camping gear we have I'll need those extra days off to pack. Looking forward to seeing everyone.

Hey wait since today is almost over that puts us at 14 and a half days till PA. YAY!! :lol:

^^^^
Whoops forgot to change the font size back after the first line :oops:

^^^^
Whoops forgot to change the font size back after the first line :oops:
You always do things in a big way! I aint gonna say nuttin about blowin wood !

Dom

Hello all

Am considering attending the shindig at the CG the end of this month
and wondering if any one will be doing any of these mods I have been seeing on several of these posts.

I also would like to see these mods too as I may need some after I see them

I have interest in alot of them, primarily the HD grille screen mod.
Wonderinig if anyone is planning on completing this task on their E?
If so I'd like to stand around and spectate

Also I have had enough experiences camping at the rockpile at Ft Lenard Wood Mo, as a result I will be in the nearest motel, no doubt in Wellsboro

Hello all

Am considering attending the shindig at the CG the end of this month
and wondering if any one will be doing any of these mods I have been seeing on several of these posts.

I also would like to see these mods too as I may need some after I see them

I have interest in alot of them, primarily the HD grille screen mod.
Wonderinig if anyone is planning on completing this task on their E?
If so I'd like to stand around and spectate

Also I have had enough experiences camping at the rockpile at Ft Lenard Wood Mo, as a result I will be in the nearest motel, no doubt in Wellsboro


Glad you are going to Join us !! We are looking forward to meeting you.

My wife is from In. , went to school at Ball State ! We go to In every year for the 500 race also. Patty, (My wife. bh045ct)
is running this event.

Let us know when you have your reservations set. That way we can plan on the number of plates, and other things to bring.

Dom

you always do things in a big way! i aint gonna say nuttin about blowin wood !

dom

oh wow dom!!

woo-h00, two weeks!!

patti, i'm too lazy to look back and see how much, but count me in on kicking in for condiments and such, i don't think i ever posted...meant too though.

....
"if you're really us, what number are we thinking of?"


we are in.
i transferred to nightwatch, and my days off work for this little dance party.

we will be in from the night of the 29th.
is bail money optional?

....
"if you're really us, what number are we thinking of?"


we are in.
i transferred to nightwatch, and my days off work for this little dance party.

we will be in from the night of the 29th.
is bail money optional?


I understand your on sight 69 ! Glad your going to come! We needed someone to keep Justin in line!


Dom

site update Jurn can't make this get together so I have room on my site.

Rob glad you can make it & yes bring bail money :twisted:

site update Jurn can't make this get together



Who told her about the Rotary ? :-(


Dom

Who told her about the Rotary ? :-(


Dom

Not me... bet it was Justin :lol:

Who told her about the Rotary ? :-(


Dom

good god I said nothing....Gail said something about the toll road LOL
good god is it really 2 weeks?
I CANT WAIT THAT LONG......................

13 days.


Can't wait for this to happen. Flamingos and zombies


Today I picked up additional plates and plasticware(forks/spoons/knives). Also picked up the hot cups for coffee/tea. I have spent about $60.00 on the plates, bowls, cups(hot&cold), plastic ware, napkins, paper towels, etc. I think we are good to go on that stuff.

Still need to get condiments.

Don't forget to bring your kites. I did buy a few extras.

Hey it is still not too late to join in for this great weekend with E-ple.

Twelve

12
12
12
12
12

Took the plunge today and made reservations

We'll see ya all on the 30th

John

Looking forward to meeting you.

What site are you in???

Took the plunge today and made reservations

We'll see ya all on the 30th

John

if he is smart far away from us LOL :lol:
I kid here we will have a great time

I'll be in the motel in Wellsboro:-)

Took the plunge today and made reservations

We'll see ya all on the 30th

John

um to help Patty..............11 days left

meredith asked me why i got a site in the RV section???
i said we are ELEMENTS in the 69-82 sites.

she said...

now that is cool.

Thank you Justin. Little busy today with the Veterans Fishing Event.

Thank you Justin. Little busy today with the Veterans Fishing Event.

I figured that .....I have been known to count from time to time

I figured that .....I have been known to count from time to time


Wow Justin! Look at all the time your going to save.

Starting tomorrow, You wont have to take your shoes off to do the count !!


Dom

dom.. lol


hey all
heather and zakk are coming with us.. 14 and 12. are there any other sub 21 people attending this festive weekend.

Wow Justin! Look at all the time your going to save.

Starting tomorrow, You wont have to take your shoes off to do the count !!


Dom

stuff it old man

Tent sites

69 RobfromLI, meredith, heather and zakk.
70 NismoGriff
71 Krate Bike
72 Kiwi_Box
73 Taylor
74 Bloateus
75 Moondrop
76 Snuffleupagus
77 Tool0128
78 Lorrie & Diana
79 Gaily
80 Ramblerdan (Thurs.-Sun.)
81 Dom & Patty
82 Tim & Elaine

Cabins
35 Fish E and Platinumman21

Tent sites

69 RobfromLI, meredith, heather and zakk.
70 NismoGriff
71 Krate Bike
72 Kiwi_Box
73 Taylor
74 Bloateus
75 Moondrop
76 Snuffleupagus
77 Tool0128
78 Lorrie & Diana
79 Gaily
80 Ramblerdan (Thurs.-Sun.)
81 Dom & Patty
82 Tim & Elaine

Cabins
35 Fish E and Platinumman21

Amazon Annie and Tardis will join Fish E and Platinumman21 in the cabin - although I'm thinking of bringing my bed platform along if I can get part of it finished before then. We'll see....lol

Thank you Justin. Little busy today with the Veterans Fishing Event.
How many did you catch?

I do hope this is a catch and release event....?

They caught some flounder, which were filet and sent home with them. Many of these veterans are permanent residents of the Veterans hospital and a few are outpatient. It is something we have been involved for over 25 + years.

They were feed lobster, clam chowder, hamburgers, hot dogs, various salads and dessert. Everything is donated. It is a collaboration between the lobsterman, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and our club. It is a good cause.

Of course the volunteer staff gets what is left over. After doing prep work on Saturday and than set up/ serving and clean up on Sunday a few of us jumped off the dock into the water to cool off.

Hey -- you should come down sometime. There is a state park nearby

How many did you catch?

I do hope this is a catch and release event....?

10 days

Isn't this special!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I think they are getting ready to head out to Stony Fork Creek Campground. They heard we need some extra flamingos

They caught some flounder, which were filet and sent home with them. Many of these veterans are permanent residents of the Veterans hospital and a few are outpatient. It is something we have been involved for over 25 + years.

They were feed lobster, clam chowder, hamburgers, hot dogs, various salads and dessert. Everything is donated. It is a collaboration between the lobsterman, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and our club. It is a good cause.

Of course the volunteer staff gets what is left over. After doing prep work on Saturday and than set up/ serving and clean up on Sunday a few of us jumped off the dock into the water to cool off.

Hey -- you should come down sometime. There is a state park nearby

that is a great event. i know wounded warriors runs similar events here for our heros! it is awesome to see people keeping these men and women in their hearts, and allowing them the opportunity to live their lives.

that is a great event. i know wounded warriors runs similar events here for our heros! it is awesome to see people keeping these men and women in their hearts, and allowing them the opportunity to live their lives.


For me Rob, It's an opportunity to sit and chat with my fellow veterans. It's interesting to hear the story's they tell. Some served in the same war I did, but had a different perspective of the war. Some were from the Big war! They also have some interesting storys. I wish I had time to sit and talk with all of them. Some of them are forgoten by friends and family, some of them have none. I am sorry that "We" can only do this one day every year for them. It's all we are able to raise funding for. Some years over the past 25 or so that we have been doing this, people chipped in out of there own pockets to make it happen. This year the V.A. Did not want to fund the buses to get them the 40 miles to the club, for this event. We were able to work it out.

Thanks to all that put in the effort and time to do this for our vets.

Dom

Nine days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What's your Zombie plan?


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_OkRpCgPgE


"I have 37 different Zombie plans." ~ Sarge.

They caught some flounder, which were filet and sent home with them. Many of these veterans are permanent residents of the Veterans hospital and a few are outpatient. It is something we have been involved for over 25 + years.

They were feed lobster, clam chowder, hamburgers, hot dogs, various salads and dessert. Everything is donated. It is a collaboration between the lobsterman, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and our club. It is a good cause.

Of course the volunteer staff gets what is left over. After doing prep work on Saturday and than set up/ serving and clean up on Sunday a few of us jumped off the dock into the water to cool off.

Hey -- you should come down sometime. There is a state park nearby
Cool..
Maybe we should...I am a veteran...

Hmmm.

Me thinks an Element Veterans Assistance Meet is in order.
We have a handful of Veterans here, and we all love to help people.

I will revive this discussion around the campfire in Pennsylvania. ;)
8)

9 days:-D:-D:-D

Maybe 9 for you, but it is 8 for us!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

8

9 days:-D:-D:-D

Another zombie moment:

Seven

I can sense the excitement!!!!!!!!!!!!:roll::roll::roll:

SIX and a Half

SIX and a Half

Duuuude, today is practically over.....yay!!!

Uugghhhh.... I have so much to do still.

SIX

Projected forecast for Wellsboro area

Wednesday
Jul 28 Partly Cloudy
High 79°F
Low 64°F
Precip 10 %
Thursday
Jul 29 Scattered T-Storms
High 75°F
Low 61°F
Precip 40 %
Friday
Jul 30 Scattered T-Storms
High 76°F
Low 62°F
Precip 60 %
Saturday
Jul 31 Partly Cloudy
High 72°F
Low 60°F
Precip 20 %
Sunday
Aug 01 Partly Cloudy
High 77°F
Low 60°F
Precip 20 %

We are 'weather proofing' the trailer as we speak...lol

this means that I put it up last weekend, and haven't taken it down yet.. rained all last night, still raining now, and supposed to be a couple more days of rain...

It might stop raining long enough on Wed or Thursday for us to load it up, and take it down...lol

Is the consensus that we're going wine-tasting and visiting the Curtiss museum on Friday? I got the following from Magoosmc, who is also an airplane lover:

If I have an idea of how many and what time, I can set something up at Bully Hill Winery.

Is the consensus that we're going wine-tasting and visiting the Curtiss museum on Friday? I got the following from Magoosmc, who is also an airplane lover:


Yes !!!!


Dom

Can we get a count of those who are interested in going to the Curtiss Air Museum and than some winetasting.

This will be happening on Friday 7/30 sometime in the AM. Ramblerdan is getting the timeframe. More to come.

We should be there Thurs. early afternoon,depends how well the ELEMENT pushes the motorhome.:grin: We are about 4 hrs. away. How far is the Curtiss museum? We have been there but it has been awhile.Flamingos are still part of the theme right?

Once God hears Element meet, He says... might as well give them some Elements.... how about rain?

I understand it is about an hour away. Not sure.

flamingos are definitely part of the theme. Can't wait to see you.

We should be there Thurs. early afternoon,depends how well the ELEMENT pushes the motorhome.:grin: We are about 4 hrs. away. How far is the Curtiss museum? We have been there but it has been awhile.Flamingos are still part of the theme right?

Is the consensus that we're going wine-tasting and visiting the Curtiss museum on Friday? I got the following from Magoosmc, who is also an airplane lover:

Count me in...I'm not a very classy girl anyways and most of the time my wine comes out of a box so even better! :)

I just got a brand new rain coat AND the Barbie Tent is back in my possession...so I'm pretty much ready! :)

Looks to be about 60 miles, 1:30.

Map in post #236 (http://www.elementownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?p=862686).

The wife and I would like to attend the air museum/wine tasting trip....we should be rolling in Thursday afternoon sometime. Unfortunately...I don't own anything Flamingo-ish :|

Wicked.....what happened to the tent I gave you?

Wine tasting and stuff.....I will be arriving on Friday and want to set up depends on what time you guys go and if I am all set up, so I am a maybe.:-(

Wicked.....what happened to the tent I gave you?

Wine tasting and stuff.....I will be arriving on Friday and want to set up depends on what time you guys go and if I am all set up, so I am a maybe.:-(

Still got it...I'm actually going to set them both up either today or tomorrow if I've got time and decide which one I'm going to take...I lie when I say I'm all ready to go. I've got a sleeping bag & a rain coat, that's the extent of me being ready.

Unfortunately...I don't own anything Flamingo-ish :|

I've got some extra decorations for ya!

FIVE DAYS


So glad Barbie tent is back in your possession. Now we know everything is ok,

Still got it...I'm actually going to set them both up either today or tomorrow if I've got time and decide which one I'm going to take...I lie when I say I'm all ready to go. I've got a sleeping bag & a rain coat, that's the extent of me being ready.

LOL OK was worried someone took it LOL
I have all my stuff out mostly ready I have a joke to play on my bowling teammates then to really be ready

We're shooting on being there the crack of early on Friday morning...
We're going to call the campsite later this week, and see if they'll let us in early....lol We're looking at arriving at the campsite around 9 am

If not, we may just arrange to meet ya'll at the museum, and tag along with the trailer, and set up later when we all get back there...

We're shooting on being there the crack of early on Friday morning...
We're going to call the campsite later this week, and see if they'll let us in early....lol We're looking at arriving at the campsite around 9 am

If not, we may just arrange to meet ya'll at the museum, and tag along with the trailer, and set up later when we all get back there...


If not just drop the trailer at our site. Then you can come to the museum. They will know what site we are on. ..

Dom

i'll be in thursday noonish, and meredith and the littles will follow around noon to 3pm. i saw a post by carly about a trailer and camping on facebook...

carly and rick... you guys gonna make this shindig?

I can't see them not letting us in early Dom...thanks tho!

I will be in on Thursday night probably around 9pmish.. Woos got my beer ready?

I will be in on Thursday night probably around 9pmish.. Woos got my beer ready?

for the right price I might have a beer ready for you :razz:

for the right price I might have a beer ready for you :razz:
Careful Kiwi!
Gaily ain't cheap! :razz: easy maybe, but not cheap

I've got some extra decorations for ya!

Cool!! I might try to get to a store somewhere to buy some tacky lights of the flamingo variety. I spent today doing maintenance and mods. I still need to get do an oil change and other stuff. How do I always let myself get down to the last few days/hours.:oops:

IV
Four
4

Today I set up the trailer(Dom is fishing) to make sure everything is ok and to start loading it. I think Sylvester is following us there. We plan on going to the Zippo lighter museum/factory on Thursday and checking out the area.
We are going to leave about 9am on Wednesday.


Again the staff at the campground has been wonderful to work with. Looking forward to seeing everyone. If anyone hasn't made your reservation I am sure we can fit you in.

I have plates, cutlery, napkins, cups(hot&cold). I picked up mayo, ketchup, mustard(a couple of different varieties), relish, bread and butter pickles and a couple of jars of salsa. I did not buy chips, etc.

If we need anything else we are going to purchase there.

Patty your doing great with all of this I so need this weekend and cant wait to get there. How did the set up go with the trailer go everything ok?
If we can get in early with tim and Elaine I will be hopefully getting there early too.

Now I just need to get threw today at work and hopefully not lost my temper at one of the anesthesiologist and hold back from popping him in the face......god I hate him

Should I bring some Lancaster County chips cooked in good old "LARD"? You know,PIG FAT !!!

ok
sounds good to me

Let's hear it for LARD!
Yum........................

That would be an affirmative.

Should I bring some Lancaster County chips cooked in good old "LARD"? You know,PIG FAT !!!

Whew... just when you think you're caught up on the posts ... all of a sudden there are 4 more pages!

Tardis (Andrew) and I will hopefully be travelling down with the Vances early Friday morning. I will be wine tasting and touring and I don't think Andrew will complain much about being dragged along.

If anyone needs Flamingo stuff I will be bringing down at least 2 bins of them if not more... depending on space. I'm sure the locals will wonder what happened to the area. :shock: Not sure about Zombies but by Friday night I might be able to manage to play the part.

I've done a few Letterboxes too - they're fun. I will try to get a geocaching 'tour' setup if anyone is interested. There is a Wellsboro Walking Tour that ... "is less than 2 miles with little elevation change, but allow at least 1 1/2 hours to complete it walking at an average pace." or there are other quicker stops that show you some history of the area...

If you're interested let me know... otherwise I'll just stop and grab a few on my own.

I'm so excited! I really can't wait for the weekend!
~Annie

Platinumman 21 and I should be rolling in Friday around noon, looking forward to seeing everyone again!
I'm bringing Utz's Crab Chips, Berger's Cookies, Natty Boh, and of course
FISH E!

TRES

3

Three

^^^ whoop'e' ^^^

I've done a few Letterboxes too - they're fun. I will try to get a geocaching 'tour' setup if anyone is interested. There is a Wellsboro Walking Tour that ... "is less than 2 miles with little elevation change, but allow at least 1 1/2 hours to complete it walking at an average pace." or there are other quicker stops that show you some history of the area...

If you're interested let me know... otherwise I'll just stop and grab a few on my own.

I'm so excited! I really can't wait for the weekend!
~Annie

Juanita and I would be interested in getting some Geocaching in, we are bringing our handheld with us. I figure I will do a pocket query to get some stuff in the surrounding area and as long as I get signal, using c:geo on my Droid is pretty useful too. We are ameteur's, but we enjoy it!

Deux Due Dos Tveir Zwei twee Two 2

You can probably guess I have too much time on my hands!!!!!!!!!!! Found this great site for various languages.


We are packing up the tent trailer tomorrow and heading out on Wednesday AM. Really looking forward to this!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Patty all of us cant wait for this......I have 2 more days of work left then I head out in the am on Friday.

Patty all of us cant wait for this......I have 2 more days of work left then I head out in the am on Friday.
we need to discuss what you consider 'am'...?

anything after midnight is 'am'...
by the time you are planning on leaving, a whole work shift has gone by!!

Wish we could be there guys.......you're gonna have a blast & it looks like a huge turn out


& I own Page 37

I will be leaving from work at 0800 on thursday, or earlier depending on the menu of crimes that occur in on Manhattan Island that overnight. We have been getting slaughtered.

the past three nights have served me up 2 gunpoint robberies, 1 oops he shot himself, 1 non fatal (so far, as he may expire) shooting, and a slew of knife and strong arm robberies. throw in a liar liar pants on fire rape complaint and several gun arrest enhancements, and you have the dessert plate we call overtime!!

hopefully it is a _ _ _ _ _ night. i don't like to say the Q word out loud.

I went to the Curtiss Museum this morning and logged us in as a "Group Tour", with non specific times for both Friday and Saturday. Anyone who shows up, either as a group or as individuals and identifies themselves as being part of the EOC will be given a group rate of $5 each. I am going to Bully Hill Winery to see if I can extract some special treatment following the museum visit. I'll keep ya posted...

I went to the Curtiss Museum this morning and logged us in as a "Group Tour", with non specific times for both Friday and Saturday. Anyone who shows up, either as a group or as individuals and identifies themselves as being part of the EOC will be given a group rate of $5 each. I am going to Bully Hill Winery to see if I can extract some special treatment following the museum visit. I'll keep ya posted...

I'm not exactly sure what "special treatment" at the winery means but I'm pretty sure I'll like it..

I'm not exactly sure what "special treatment" at the winery means but I'm pretty sure I'll like it..

^^ 2ed!


Dom

Thanks, Magoosmc!

And down for the count

Got as far as Medina Oh

After all it is 300 miles:-( Pheew

More of this Eastbound stuff tomorrow

See Y'all Thurdsay etc

well I am planning to leave at 6 am Friday

only 8 hours of work, an hour of packing and 6 hours worth of driving in the morning are separating me from this camping trip...ugh, work is so overrated..

got the camping stuff out and gonna pack tonight. Plan on leaving tomorrow at 2:30 after work. Unless this job wants me to come in for a quick 2nd interview Friday morning. I am hoping for both. Anywho. cant wait miss MY e-peeps

I got a lot of work to do today, but I am can't wait to roll out tomorrow morning. I am hoping to leave at 8AM, but I always hope to leave earlier than I actually end up leaving. :| Hey, there's no special dress code for a 'winery' is there. I have a feeling I am going to regret asking that question :twisted:

as always I have tons of stuff to do but we'll be there with bells and giggles(courtesy of Landon) leaving Friday morning and caravaning with Justin. trailer will be in tow!

Juanita and I would be interested in getting some Geocaching in, we are bringing our handheld with us. I figure I will do a pocket query to get some stuff in the surrounding area and as long as I get signal, using c:geo on my Droid is pretty useful too. We are ameteur's, but we enjoy it!

I've written to a local geocacher to find out which ones are good and which ones are to be skipped. There is a 'Whereigo' in town and a couple of virtuals which give some background to the town and history. I'll bring my netbook with me with GSAK loaded in case we need any more (although I doubt it).

I have CacheMate and GeoBeagle loaded on my Android. :) I have 3 GPS units that I'm bringing with me so we can each get a chance to try it out.

I can't wait! 38 hours until I get out the door! Guess I should start to think about packing. Hmmmmm

~Annie

as always I have tons of stuff to do but we'll be there with bells and giggles(courtesy of Landon) leaving Friday morning and caravaning with Justin. trailer will be in tow!

be there at 6 am at the meeting point

I went to the Curtiss Museum this morning and logged us in as a "Group Tour", with non specific times for both Friday and Saturday. Anyone who shows up, either as a group or as individuals and identifies themselves as being part of the EOC will be given a group rate of $5 each. I am going to Bully Hill Winery to see if I can extract some special treatment following the museum visit. I'll keep ya posted...

Thanks Magoosmc for all your work on this ... I looked up the museum and the winery on the Interweb .... and we're going to be passing right by it on the way down to the event. I didn't realize it's over 1 hr north of the event in NY State.

I'll talk to the Vances and Tardis to see what they think (although going as a big group is more fun).

I've written to a local geocacher to find out which ones are good and which ones are to be skipped. There is a 'Whereigo' in town and a couple of virtuals which give some background to the town and history. I'll bring my netbook with me with GSAK loaded in case we need any more (although I doubt it).

I have CacheMate and GeoBeagle loaded on my Android. :) I have 3 GPS units that I'm bringing with me so we can each get a chance to try it out.

I can't wait! 38 hours until I get out the door! Guess I should start to think about packing. Hmmmmm

~Annie

you can c:geo them as offline, stored to the droid.... that way if you lose signal, you still have the info. i'll have the macbook as well, and the camp has wireless.

we are Robree on geocaching.com

Hi All,
I was looking at one of the geocaches in the area and I discovered this local gem:
"Due to its exceptionally dark skies, Cherry Springs State Park is one of the best places in the eastern seaboard for stargazing and the science of astronomy, which is the study and observation of planets, nebulae, galaxies, stars and other heavenly bodies."

Ok, after the jokes about "heavenly bodies..."

I phoned the State park and they said they have a few programs this weekend (obviously weather permitting):
Friday Night:
7-8 pm Intro to GPS
9-10:30pm Toward the Night Sky (viewing with a telescope)

Saturday Night:
7-8pm Solar Viewing (viewing with a special telescope)
9:30-10:30pm Naked eye (star gazing without a telescope)

No fees by the way... it's all free including entrance to the park.

STAY ON Rt17 TO CORNING! Do not cut down early to get on Rt6! Construction has the speeds down to 15 Mph. It took us an extra 2 hours going that way..


Camp grounds are Nice! Bathrooms are clean! Pool is out of order.



Dom

WHAT NO POOL !!!! :shock: how am I gonna cool off when a hot flash hits me? :twisted:

Just about done packing, beer is going on ice shortly & food in the am. Meeting up with Lorrie & Diana in the morning can't wait to see everyone. :grin:

Gaily

STAY ON Rt17 TO CORNING! Do not cut down early to get on Rt6! Construction has the speeds down to 15 Mph. It took us an extra 2 hours going that way..


Camp grounds are Nice! Bathrooms are clean! Pool is out of order.



Dom

dom where is the construction. i was planning on hitting 6 from the south east. out by scranton, pa.

WHAT NO POOL !!!! :shock: how am I gonna cool off when a hot flash hits me? :twisted:
Gaily

I agree! Hmmm wonder if there's a kiddy pool on sale somewhere...

I too have the beer on ice and I'm bringing down 'Caesars' (not the salad).

We picked up 6 in Troy Pa, most of the construction we hit was on the little byways prior to picking up 6. Very slow, plus a county fair really slowed down traffic(this was not on 6)

They are4 hoping to have pool back up on Saturday. No guarantees.

dom where is the construction. i was planning on hitting 6 from the south east. out by scranton, pa.

Wellsboro is a cute town. We are about a 15 minute drive back into town. We stopped at the visitor center and picked up lots of brochures, maps, etc

There is a chicken farm less than a mile away and we picked up a dozen fresh eggs. Bacon and eggs in the am.

what are the plans for saturday night, sunday morning/afternoon??

Aside from the visit to the Curtiss museum (and possibly wine tasting), I have three activities planned, hope someone will want to join:

Kite flying
Hike
Frisbee

I've written to a local geocacher to find out which ones are good and which ones are to be skipped. There is a 'Whereigo' in town and a couple of virtuals which give some background to the town and history. I'll bring my netbook with me with GSAK loaded in case we need any more (although I doubt it).

I have CacheMate and GeoBeagle loaded on my Android. :) I have 3 GPS units that I'm bringing with me so we can each get a chance to try it out.

I can't wait! 38 hours until I get out the door! Guess I should start to think about packing. Hmmmmm

~Annie

Hmmm....looks like we are actually going to learn more about Geocaching than we already know...which isn't much, lol. I can't wait. :grin:

I so cant wait in about 24 hrs I will be on my way......a nice way to ease into a long weekend by working with the surgeon that did my gastric bi-pass......

One hour and 8 minutes and we'll be meeting Gail and hitting the road!!


SO EXITED :-D

One hour and 8 minutes and we'll be meeting Gail and hitting the road!!


SO EXITED :-D


Soooo You have a constriction around your Vial organs?


Dom

I agree! Hmmm wonder if there's a kiddy pool on sale somewhere...

I too have the beer on ice and I'm bringing down 'Caesars' (not the salad).
ya...I'm thinking a blow up pool or two...lol

Elaine made sure the blender is in the trailer...now, I wonder where those margarita glasses went....hmmmmm

Anyone up for a visit to the zoo?

meredith found a list of local swimming holes too.

Pool should be fixed by Friday early afternoon.

3 adults per site, Jake or Justin will need to be our site. If 4 adults they charge extra.

Tim I tried to plead your case for waiver of early arrival fee, unfortunately no way around it. It is stated in the policy.


Great morning. Beautiful view and Dom cooked fresh farm eggs this morning.

There is no rain scheduled for the next few days. Yea!!!!!!!!!!!

See everyone soon

We are leaving very shortly... I originally wanted to leave at 8am, but I just had to much to do and didn't want to feel rushed. I'm sure I still forgot something. SEE EVERYONE SOON!!!

I feel like I am bringing up the rear of the Element invasion. We are shooting for a 6:00pm departure on Friday but it all depends on when I can get out of the office. That should land us at the campground around 9:30 or 10:00. I will be shooting for something earlier but I think that this is the most realistic scenario.

I started making the "gear pile" last night and made a stop from some beverages but I had to hand over the E to Stacy (wife) this morning so that she can pack it up tomorrow during the day. Really looking forward to getting on the road tomorrow and meeting up with everyone.

Tim I tried to plead your case for waiver of early arrival fee, unfortunately no way around it. It is stated in the policy.

No problem...I've spoken with Elaine, and we'll just pay the $15...and negotiate for a reduced rate for Sunday night...since we haven't booked that night yet, but were planning on staying anyway...


I think Justin already spoke to Jake, and Jake will be sharing with Gaily...or maybe it's with you...?

5 pm Thursday July 29, 2010 at the beautiful Stony Fork Creek Campground near the "Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania" and 5 Elements are here already!
Weather is gorgeous, not hot! Highs in the 70s for the next few days.
This post is actually by Krate Bike's wife, (not Lorrie420) Mr. Krate Bike couldn't remember his password...
Nice grassy campsites in a narrow valley with wooded mountains rising on both sides. Many of us are setting up our flamingo stuff and anticipating the arrival of the rest of the E-ple. The flamingos arrived via hot air balloon.
---Krate Bike's wife (Kay M)

Kiwi Box, and X-Railroader just showed up. So we have a bunch of Elements here now.

I think Snuff is at Carly's. They are going to meet Justin in the AM.

Snuff and Rick are passed out. Of course I am still getting things ready. I WILL be on the road by 6:30am. I'm figuring close to 6:30 so I can get a bottle into Landon before we leave.

Geeze, you guys... here I am stuck at work (which I guess really isn't such a bad thing considering the crappy economy) and knowing there isn't any way to make this trip.

At least I can 'virtually' visit with some of my E-ple and be part of it that way. I hope you guys have a great weekend, I really wish we could have made it up there. - Maybe next time.

Day 1 caravaning with Lorrie & Diana, setting up

more set up then relaxing

camp eoc :grin:

few more pics

Geeze, you guys... here I am stuck at work (which I guess really isn't such a bad thing considering the crappy economy) and knowing there isn't any way to make this trip.

At least I can 'virtually' visit with some of my E-ple and be part of it that way. I hope you guys have a great weekend, I really wish we could have made it up there. - Maybe next time.


I'm with Benny... I really wish I were there, too. I'll just have to camp vicariously until October. :-(

Thanks for the pics. I look forward to many more.

You guys look like you are having a great time, and with the good weather it can't get anything but better. Relax and have fun!

Just some fun shots From the meet!

The first few are the pond at the camp.

The last few are from the Taylor wine overlook.

OOps cant call it Taylor, It's now Bully Hill !!

And one more.

Dear FISH E we on the upper crust at the campiste thank you for the beer....burp

Thanks for a great time with a great bunch! Count me in for next year.

Man.... what a fantastic time and as always, fantastic people. We are still sitting here in Wellsboro having a little snack at The Native Bagel. We are in for next year also!

Show us your pics!



Where are the pics?
We wanna see pics!
Who's got the pics?

Thanks to everyone who was there. I had a great time meeting up with the Columbus, OH crowd I had met previously and meeting lots of new people. Got some geocaching in with NismoGriff's and Tardis and learned all sorts of new things (about E's and ...er... other stuff as well) ;)

Brought home a few less 'Mingos (they didn't question us at the border about them). Border crossing took close to 2 hrs I think - just inched along but I think the border guard took one look at my exhausted face and just let us go through with the minimum questions. Total drive with shopping was probably 10 hours?

I did pick up a fan (thanks NismoGriff for the heads up) and a small shelter that I hope will do until I can find the one that I want. I have a whole new camping wish list that I hope I can fill next weekend.

I hope you'll keep me in mind for any future meets. I don't get on the site to check as much as I should. Thanks to Tim & Elaine and Rusty for the heads up!

Annie

Back home again, :-( thanks to all had a blast as usual & yes there is a grand canyon in PA it's just green & smaller.

Patty good choice in campground. Have more pics to post later.

Gaily

I agree with Gail...home but not for long I have to go bowling and then home to relax......and sleep at home....looking forward to next year

camp eoc great time

the green monster arrives :shock: :razz:

nightly fires

hanging out

the little trouble maker & her partner in crime :lol:

finally made it to canyon

I posted pictures on facebook so you guys can check them out there...some of the campfire one's are a little fuzzy, but I'm pretty sure everyone else was too, so it's all good! :)

I had a BLAST with everyone this weekend and can't wait until Jurn's in three weeks!! Thanks for a hell of a weekend guys!!

Here's a couple pics i took.

great afternoon of kite flying

The PA "Grand Canyon" was really cool. The elevation at the observation area is about 600ft. We found a couple of geocaches up there also. Good stuff!!

I posted pictures on facebook so you guys can check them out there...some of the campfire one's are a little fuzzy, but I'm pretty sure everyone else was too, so it's all good! :)

I had a BLAST with everyone this weekend and can't wait until Jurn's in three weeks!! Thanks for a hell of a weekend guys!!

You were so 'fuzy' it affected the pics, lol.

http://www.skidmore.edu/~pdwyer/e/eoc/gcpa02.jpg

Great time. Loved the area. Great to see everyone. Meridith did a great job cooking with the Dutch oven. Peach cobbler was awesome

Here is a pic with some of us at the East Rim of the Grand Canyon of PA inside Leonard Harrison State Park. I will post more pics later

http://www.elementownersclub.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=80958&stc=1&d=1280799374

really Tool, i have some candy in my trailer... i won't hurt you... just don't tell anyone. come on in and take a look.

we had a great time meeting friends from the past years of EOC, and making new friends through EOC. it is always a great time.... and i always look forward to the "no holds barred" campfire banter. everyone here has a good heart, and seems to subscribe to the same love of the outdoors and friendships.

YOU ALL ROCK!

translated for wicked huff....

DUDE, YOU ALL FU...N ROCK.

Huff... You are the B-52 of F-Bombers... and that is a compliment.

http://www.psywarrior.com/B52Original.jpg

we had a great time meeting friends from the past years of EOC, and making new friends through EOC. it is always a great time.... and i always look forward to the "no holds barred" campfire banter. everyone here has a good heart, and seems to subscribe to the same love of the outdoors and friendships.

YOU ALL ROCK!

translated for wicked huff....

DUDE, YOU ALL FU...N ROCK.

Huff... You are the B-52 of F-Bombers... and that is a compliment.

http://www.psywarrior.com/B52Original.jpg

Hahaha, nice, thanks!

I apologize if I dropped the f-bomb a few too many times...I'm not normally that liberal with it and I've actually been trying to quit...apparently you guys bring out the best/worst in me!

Hahaha, nice, thanks!

I apologize if I dropped the f-bomb a few too many times...I'm not normally that liberal with it and I've actually been trying to quit...apparently you guys bring out the best/worst in me!

blaming us for this?
REALLY????????????
right
:evil:

i would be the last to pass judgement... trust me.

i think it was kind of comical. everyone was fun. the evening festivities are always a treat.

blaming us for this?
REALLY????????????
right
:evil:

No blame Justin, no blame!

I've got nothing but love for you guys..you're good people!!

so are you just ad to think it was the "bully" that got you LOL

No blame Justin, no blame!

I've got nothing but love for you guys..you're good people!!

Besides... I thought we were just supposed to blame Canada!!??

Besides... I thought we were just supposed to blame Canada!!??

I like that. Let's go with blaming Canada - a little bit of blame to the wine, but mostly Canada.

http://www.elementownersclub.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=80958&stc=1&d=1280799374

really Tool, i have some candy in my trailer... i won't hurt you... just don't tell anyone. come on in and take a look.


LMAO :twisted: :batman:

Here are more pics
1. Morning mist before everyone arrived -- solitude
2. West Rim drive 30 + miles of dirt and gravel road(we missed the main road)
3. West Rim drive
4. Mod of X-railroader adding grill guard
5. More mod
6. Ready to leave

A few of us took a side trip up to Hammondsport, NY, home of Curtiss Museum and Bully Hill Vineyards.

The Museum was awesome. This is a must see for motorcycle, avaition & boat enthusist.

1. Early motorcycle designed by Curtiss
2. Hercules motorcycle developed by Curtiss. Set the land record for speed in 1907 at 137 mph.
3. Hercules
4. Seaplane
5. another plane
6. Penn Yan boats built on the other end of lake.

More pics for Curtiss Museum

1. America's first camper
2. WW II plane.
3. & 4. More planes

Than after the museum visit, Bob escorted us to Bully Hill Vineyards for lunch, tour and a few samples. Thanks to Bob for setting all that up for us.
1. & 2 View from Bully Hill at the vineyard
3. & 4. Cask of red wine
5. Wine sampling
6. View at top of Bully Hill overlooking Lake Keuka

Finally made it to Stony Fork Creek Campground :rockon:
Zombie Flamingos :zombie011:
The cupboard everyone wants :-D
The chairs everyone wants
Hanging around camp :food012:

Gaily and Ramblerdan FLOCKING RobfromLI's site :ninja:
EOC At Play :food004:
View from the upper corner :eoc:
Meredith cooking in the dutch oven :chef:

Finally made it to Stony Fork Creek Campground :rockon:
Zombie Flamingos :zombie011:
The cupboard everyone wants :-D
The chairs everyone wants
Hanging around camp :food012:

the hippies have all the good stuff...go figure! :)

Some pics from the Grand Canyon of PA :030:
Kiwi's car! :shock:
New camping signage for the dirty hippies! :ban: LOL

the hippies have all the good stuff...go figure! :)

"Eating Cookies" and shopping for camping gear go well together!

"Eating Cookies" and shopping for camping gear go well together!

LMAO.... good stuff.

Besides... I thought we were just supposed to blame Canada!!??
I was born in Canada, but work in Outer Space

Hey Mother Flockers! I finally came up with a name and made it on the boards! :rockon:

Hey Mother Flockers! I finally came up with a name and made it on the boards! :rockon:
ROFL!!!


Aboot time!

Aboot time!

I know! That's why I announced my arrival in two places!

I know! That's why I announced my arrival in two places!

Don't worry a mod will be along to merge the threads! LOL

Don't worry a mod will be along to merge the threads! LOL
Whew! I'll get the hang of this soon enough!

Hi All

Had great time at the EOC thingy in Pa:-)

Will be looking forward to the next one, where ever it may be

I especially wish to thank Dom.Five and Snuffleupagus for my
Ace hardware grille screen install.
I never dreamed how easy it would be

Thanks again

Also wish to thank Patty for keeping the burger material for our consumption
Sat night. Burgers were great along with the chicken;-)

Our trip home was quite nice till we got into the rains.
Spent time down in Duncansville and Breezwood
Than off to Cabelas in Wheeling to drop off some bux.

I've been perusing your pics and it looks like you peeps had a blast.

Question: I have traveled across our country quite a few times and it seems that only campgrounds east of the rockies have grass sites for camping. There are some private campgrounds out here that do, but all of the NFS, State, and National Parks have dirt.

For example: A Kansas State Park:

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_E5eDH3bkm5E/SQDLN8Kni_I/AAAAAAAABEU/XbVBvnnooxY/s640/Kansas%20Camp.jpg

A Missouri State Park:

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_E5eDH3bkm5E/SQDLQJ7dnNI/AAAAAAAABEc/ucAf60joF3M/s640/Missouri%20Camp.jpg

In Tennessee: (I asked for primitive camping, got my own place)

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_E5eDH3bkm5E/SQDLWHsyW1I/AAAAAAAABE0/M1ZKG-kzbtE/s640/Tennesse.jpg

Meanwhile, out here we have dirt, like this: (This pic is for RamblerDan)

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_E5eDH3bkm5E/TBAuA6u1tOI/AAAAAAAAEIo/5mi6PdpBaG0/s720/Campsite%20Dick%201.jpg

I love camping on grass, except for the bugs. Are most of your eastern campgrounds like that?

Regards,
Greg

Hi All

Had great time at the EOC thingy in Pa:-)

Will be looking forward to the next one, where ever it may be

I especially wish to thank Dom.Five and Snuffleupagus for my
Ace hardware grille screen install.
I never dreamed how easy it would be

Thanks again

Also wish to thank Patty for keeping the burger material for our consumption
Sat night. Burgers were great along with the chicken;-)

Our trip home was quite nice till we got into the rains.
Spent time down in Duncansville and Breezwood
Than off to Cabelas in Wheeling to drop off some bux.

John, it was nice to meet you and I am sorry that I didn't get to spend more time talking... seems as if we did a lot of running around. Hopefully we will see each other at another meet soon.

Oh and Cabella's...... I looooooove that store.

yes the vast majority of camps have Grass. In the Photo you posted tor Rambler dan, , , What are you trying to say? :grin:

Dom

Hi All

Had great time at the EOC thingy in Pa:-)

Will be looking forward to the next one, where ever it may be

I especially wish to thank Dom.Five and Snuffleupagus for my
Ace hardware grille screen install.
I never dreamed how easy it would be

Thanks again

Also wish to thank Patty for keeping the burger material for our consumption
Sat night. Burgers were great along with the chicken;-)

Our trip home was quite nice till we got into the rains.
Spent time down in Duncansville and Breezwood
Than off to Cabelas in Wheeling to drop off some bux.

No thanks is necessary! Just happy you were able to make it out to join us! It was fun to do, THANKS FOR JOINING US..

Dom

John, it was nice to meet you and I am sorry that I didn't get to spend more time talking... seems as if we did a lot of running around. Hopefully we will see each other at another meet soon.

Oh and Cabella's...... I looooooove that store.


Hey hey, there will be another day

I also needed to inspect some more of the mods

I may need some more:-D

I can't recall any campground I've been to in the east that didn't have grass (not necessarily in good shape, but there).

I camped across the US and back over the month of June. I noticed the change in campgrounds around Missouri. Out West in AZ, NM, CA they offered dirt platforms, and dirt squares. I noticed that they kept the dirt areas level, and very clean. Most were free of rocks, and debris. I carry a small footprint tarp to keep my tent free of mud, and dirt.

The best campground I have visited is the Jurneez Center for Rehabilitation. I think it has to do with the hostess.

I camped across the US and back over the month of June. I noticed the change in campgrounds around Missouri. Out West in AZ, NM, CA they offered dirt platforms, and dirt squares. I noticed that they kept the dirt areas level, and very clean. Most were free of rocks, and debris. I carry a small footprint tarp to keep my tent free of mud, and dirt.

The best campground I have visited is the Jurneez Center for Rehabilitation. I think it has to do with the hostess.

I've seen the same Rob...seems that pretty much everything East of the Mississippi are grassed...I honestly didn't even know there was anything different until we went to Utah last summer, as we have always camped on grass (even in Canada, as far west as Alberta ad teh Rockies). So it must be a south west thing

I agree as well that the softest, most luxurious camping grass is to be found at Journeez. It's definitely due to the care the hostess puts into inspecting each and every blade of grass, personally, and up close :razz:

Are you implying that Jurn spends a great deal of time crawling around....lol

I think several witness her personally inspecting several blades of grass last year between the camping area and her house.

Such care. And I was under the impression that she was_____________!!!!!!!!!! I stand corrected.

i have used the center of gravity lowering method of crawling to avoid injury while intoxicated. it is a time tested method of avoiding serious injury, and keeps others from having to render assistance... thus leaving them free to enjoy more party time.

i find that it is irresponsible for people to stumble around with the possibility of wrecking gear, and causing potential conflict due to reckless contact.

when crawling... avoid puking directly in your own path.

i have used the center of gravity lowering method of crawling to avoid injury while intoxicated. it is a time tested method of avoiding serious injury, and keeps others from having to render assistance... thus leaving them free to enjoy more party time.

i find that it is irresponsible for people to stumble around with the possibility of wrecking gear, and causing potential conflict due to reckless contact.

when crawling... avoid puking directly in your own path.

well put my friend, well put.