Christmas Gathering FRI, 11 - DEC 13

[Tommy2bits]

Loyd Park Sites 88-105

6 Sites Left! Reserve your site!! Snooze = Loose!

PLEEEEZE Don't reserve if you think you might not be able to come and if you do PLEEEZE post so people know there is a vacant site!

Bring a $20-ish fun/camp gift for the white elephant gift exchange!

https://lakeres.gptx.org/

88 Reserved by unknown
89 Reserved by unknown
90 Reserved by unknown
91 Jennifer McDonald
92 DJ Davis
Mark Allen 93 (cancelled)
Brad and Shirley 94
John and Melody Miller 95
Woody and Tammy Perkins 96
Danny and Suzie Leonard 97
Joyce van der Meij 98
Dave and Cindy Lovelace 99 (cancelled)
Scott and Gerri Van Dusen 100
Thomas Miller 101
Yvonne Artis 102
Carla 103
Greg and Claudia 105 (cancelled)
Larry and Macy Purtle 104 (cancelled)
105 Reserved by unknown

 

[DJ Davis]

#$@%!!! I missed out! We went camping 9-11 Nov and didn't know this was in the works. If someone has to cancel, please tell me so I can get your spot.

 

[Tommy2bits]

#$@%!!! I missed out! We went camping 9-11 Nov and didn't know this was in the works. If someone has to cancel, please tell me so I can get your spot.

Hey Dave, I don't know who reserved those other sites, just regular people I guess

 

[DJ Davis]

I called Loyd Park at 972-237-4120 and spoke to one of the staff. The remaining sites are blocked off and you have to call to make the reservation. We'll be there and booked for site #92. FYI - Sites 89, 90, and 91 are still available.

 

[Tommy2bits]

Cool! Maybe Cindy has the inside connection and got that set up. Glad you will be there, it is a special time for us

 

[Woodyperk6]

Thanks for posting this Thomas.

 

[Tommy2bits]

Yessir!

 

[rockinrobin-TNT]

Thanks for posting this Thomas.

 

[Tommy2bits]

Soo.... Who's secret Santa gift should I steal???

 

[Woodyperk6]

Well we heard some people are cancelling, but we will be there. I've got firewood that needs burning.

 

[Tommy2bits]

Cool man, I will be there and plenty of others have said they are still going. Scott, Brad, John Miller, Yvonne and Danny (as long as no rain LOL)

 

[Woodyperk6]

Thanks Thomas. Glad you are still going. We're gonna get there on Thursday, do you know of anyone else getting there Thursday? I don't get on FB.

 

[Tommy2bits]

Yup I listed everyone still going on my last reply

 

[Tommy2bits]

Also if my boss approves me getting off two hours early I'm thinking about heading out Thursday also since it's going to be raining Friday morning and I'd like to avoid that drive. I am also going to pick up Dave and Cindy's 10 x 20 for the gift opening and hanging out.

 

[DJ Davis]

Thomas,

Even though I might "jinx it," I called the Loyd Park office this morning to see if there were any Covid concerns for the coming weekend's event. The lady assured me they would be open.

Since I'm not familiar with anyone in the group yet, could you update the site list as to who's still on for being there? Even though I'm bad with remembering names, I'm trying to at least get a few to stick.

I'm sticking with my Fri arrival. The wife has a salon appt on Thur afternoon or else I'd hit th' road early, too. Hope to roll in 3-ish on Fri.

Is there any kind of potluck planned for any of the nights or is it all "fend fer yerself?" I don't have a problem either way, but would like to know whut vittles t' throw in th' wagun.

DJ

 

[Tommy2bits]

I just updated the list at the top of the thread and here is a map for you also, most people are still going. We will have a pot luck for those interested and that should be around 6pm Sat or maybe slightly earlier just keep your ears open for updates. We will do the gift exchange after we are done eating.

PS: Sorry you are not on the map, it was made on the FB side

 

[DJ Davis]

All,

Just speaking for myself, the trip to Loyd Park was worth it! It was a pleasure meeting y'all and I look forward to future gatherings.

I know I was the first to roll out on Sun AM, due to the distance I had to travel, and I "stealthed out" a little at 0708. I hope everyone made it home safely. I had a good drive back, except the wind-driven rain pelting the right side of the camper somehow got through the window gasket. I know that's where it got in because there was a dark smudge of road grime on the bottom of the curtain. Yes, it was lowered and locked. My "pre-flight checks" involve a double check. "AR," ya know....

At off-load at home I noted the mattress was wet in a few places. I pulled the sections out and found water under the gym matting. I pulled the matting out and sponged up a couple of quarts of rainwater! Luckily I came home to sun and 72 F, so the pieces laid out dried quickly. I'll do reassembly later this afternoon after work. When's the next camping event...?

Jin said she's a little sad she passed on the gathering and hopes that maybe the next one will be a little closer to SA-TX. If I can figure out what they injected Mr. T with on the A-Team I can get her to Cedar Cove in Apr. She asked me to suggest a gathering at the South Padre Island KOA. We went there back in Oct of this year (first time) and it's very nice. That one would be best for a Spring visit after the Snowbirds migrate back north. I know that will be a heckuva drive for some, but maybe y'all can make it a two (or three) day drive. That's my plan for Apr, SA-TX to overnight in HICO, TX, then on up to OK the next day.

For those of you that decided to cancel, you missed a great event, but I hope we'll cross paths at the next one for intros.

Until then, Happy Trails!

DJ

 

[Tommy2bits]

Hey DJ, I am glad you enjoyed the group and we definitely enjoyed your company as well. Here are a few photos from the trip for your better half and we all hope to see you again! Right now the only gathering we have is the one in April but keep your eyes peeled for the spring!

 

[capnTelescope]

DJ, we're glad you managed to join us. Those folks are mostly from DFW, but still good to camp with.

South Padre Island sounds like a winner. Throw out a date and see who bites.