Turkey Run Gathering May 18-19 (Spring Mill)

[Kurt (Indiana)]

BTW, I will arrive on Thursday to get a head start on the season.

I think a good scary movie might be good we'll put some thought into it.

Scott, I have one scary movie on the list. "White Noise" will give chills all night.

[Claw]

Although the check in is 2:00pm, most places I've been will let you check in a little early. Most people will arrive between 2:00 and 5:00pm (except Grover and Jill who could arrive any time before morning). It's fun to try to guess when Grover will show up.


BTW, I will arrive on Thursday to get a head start on the season.

Kurt I am hoping to get off work early that Friday but a lot depends on the day, so coming from N. IL I have a bit of a drive. I hope to be there before dark.

I already got a jump on the season by camping this weekend. Here is a Turkey for you all from my 1st camp out of 2007.

[Boodro]

I have site 231 , see ya'll there on the 18th!
Only a 5 hr drive , not too bad. Last year it was 7.5 hrs to Spring Mill.
I hope to do some pickin & grinnin this year Kurt!

[Kurt (Indiana)]

Jim, I felt like camping this weeked as we all did. I did get a chance to start up the fire pit in the back yard and enjoy one evening.

Do you have any Robins up North or do you tell whan spring arrives when the Turkeys show up?

I should be light until 8:00-8:30 by May 18th so you should be able to arrive in good shape.

[Kurt (Indiana)]

I have site 231 , see ya'll there on the 18th!
Only a 5 hr drive , not too bad. Last year it was 7.5 hrs to Spring Mill.
I hope to do some pickin & grinnin this year Kurt!

I plan on it too. Bring that 12 string along. Last year I was in bad shape with the ruptured disc and medication I was on.
Hopefully this year we can make some noise (I mean music).

Some simple folk songs would be fun. Something that everyone knows. I'll bring some lyrics and chords so we can play along.

Some good campfire sing alongs are "Blowin in the wind", "Puff the magic Dragon", " This Land is your land", "Jamaican Farwell", Red River Valley", and lots of others.

[Tripmaker]

Cindi & I should get there Friday around 2ish.

Anybody know what the firewood situation is at Turkey Run? I understand that I am in a quarantened county (Allen) and cannot bring my own firewood due to the Emerald Ash Borer. I would think even if I bought firewood near the park and had it in a truck with an Allen County plate I would have a problem. Anyone know how this works?

[Jst83]

Welcome Boodro Your on the map
Site are filling up quick

Cindi & I should get there Friday around 2ish.

Anybody know what the firewood situation is at Turkey Run? I understand that I am in a quarantined county (Allen) and cannot bring my own firewood due to the Emerald Ash Borer. I would think even if I bought firewood near the park and had it in a truck with an Allen County plate I would have a problem. Anyone know how this works?

I don't really think they would know where it came from, if it was bought in county or brought in . Just my opinion.

[Boodro]

I just bring a big crate full of srcap lumber from the shop. It burns fine & I get to clear out my scrap box & its bug free!!!
When I checked into Spring mill last year the gate asked me if I had wood ,I said I have regular lumber , then he said just say you don't have any , its easier he said. So I said no I don't have any wood , he said good. See ya.

[Claw]

Kurt
Us turkeys stay all year long so we have to wait for the robins

Illinios has EAB alert from wood from Michigan. It has infected one county in the Chicago area so they are pretty serious about asking in our State Parks. However how can it be policed in reality? It is always better to be part of the solution than part of the problem.

I can hardly wait for the fun.

[bobhenry]

Firewood of any species is currently not allowed from 12 counties in indiana. St joseph , porter , white , hamilton , marion , randolph , adams , huntington , allen , dekalb , lagrange and steuben. Illinois has only 1 county ? . Google "indiana state parks emerald ash borer" and all will be revealed. Suspect wood can be confiscated and fines are stiff. I guess they mean business. Stop on the way in the area and pick up a little if you are from a suspect county to be safe.

[Kurt (Indiana)]

"Kurt,
I just wanted to let you know that we will be attending the teardrop gathering at Turkey Run. Our campsite is 233 and our names are McKinnon and Vanessa . "

Just recieved a message from McKinnon and Vanessa. Scott, please add to the site map. I'll add to the list also.

This is becoming a large gathering with plenty of time for more to sign up.

[Kurt (Indiana)]

Update on Turkey Run Gathering list
Site listing for Turkey Run Gathering
#219 - Grover and Jill
#220 - Kurt (Indiana)
#221 - Don & Chris, Peoria, Il
#222 - Chris, Indy Indy Cubby

#223 - Some lucky camper

#224 - Rob , Illinois, 48Rob
#225 - Jst83 Scott Greefield, IN
#227 - Jim & Cindi , Fort Wayne,( Tripmaker )
#226 - Leland & Sue , Matoon, Il
#228 - Joe & Debbie Indy
#229 - Jimmy and Cheryl Jimmy Mc
#232 - Mark72
#233 - McKinnon and Vanessa
#235 - Mike, Route 66
#236 - Dan, Greenwood, In (prohandyman)
#247 - Jim Loves Park, Illinios (Claw)
#251 Dave & Rebecca , Lebanon, IN, Mariah Sunset
#258 Cheyrl & Alan, Teardrop from Illinois

Looking Good folks!!



I'll try to keep the updated as we fill it up.
http://www.indiana.reserveworld.com/Cam ... smaps.cfm#
"Sugar Ridge area"
Turkey Run Gathering
May 18-19, 2007

Reservation # 866-622-6746

Name Tags - Please PM me with your Forum name and your real (first names) along with City/State.
I'll make up name tags with your site number so we can all get aquainted
I think with the aid of name tags we should all know each other in no time.
Thanks,
Kurt

[Jst83]

Just recieved a message from McKinnon and Vanessa. Scott, please add to the site map. I'll add to the list also.

This is becoming a large gathering with plenty of time for more to sign up.

Great, Welcome McKinnon and Vanessa. I'll update as soon as I get home from work.

It is looking good, I can't wait

[Tripmaker]

Roomer has it that there is some kind of square dance event taking place at Turkey Run the same weekend as the TD gathering. I don't know anything about square dancing but it may be of interest to others. A friend of mine tried to book a room at the inn and found they were sold out.

[Jst83]

Here's the updated map

Still 8 open in the general area I'm sure there's more people still thinking about it go ahead it will be worth it.




As far as square dancing I don't mind watching but the last time I did it was a long time ago in school gym class they made us learn it.

That brings back memories