Arkansas Camp-in at Petit Jean State Park July 28th and 29th

[ARKPAT]

Very Good KJ


I'm glad it was a small error.

I did not know some of the sites had different classifications in area "B" That is good to know and a reminder to check when the others start reserving their sites to check that out.

I want to go camping now but too much to do to get - r - done.

Pat

[TexstarBob]

Pat,
We will be there. We'll be in site #38.

Bob

[ARKPAT]

Great !
Bob glad you are able to come at the end of July.
I'm still saving gas and money to make the weekend.
I have a very very busy next three weeks ahead with class and exam.
But I'm having fun learning and playing Boy Scout ( not realy ).
I hope I make it thru the exam Ok.
I need to be working on the trailer but weather and work have slowed that down. At least if I put a tarp on it it will be rainproof ( three tarps ).
I might still building on the trailer at Petit Jean at the end of July.
I just need to make sure no parts fall off while getting there.



Pat

[oklahomajewel]

This will be a no go for me , for a different reason though.

Got a contract on my house (pending the inspection and appraisal thing tomorrow) but looks like it's a go and closing will be July 27. If I don't have a house by then, and am living out of the Jewel Box then I might just show up !!! haha

[ARKPAT]

Julie l'm glad to here your are closing on your house. If you see that you can make it lets us know and we will find you a spot. Good luck on the closing.

Pat

[WarPony]

Quite a few years ago, I had read an article in Backpacker Magazine about Petit Jean SP and had wild dreams about how beautiful it would be. In August of '05... Anna, Maggie and I made our way toward the park. We hit Hwy. 154 heading East off of Hwy. 7 and I thought, "You've got to be kidding me!!! Where are all these mountains and pine trees at!?!?!". I thought I had been dooped or took the wrong road.

After about 12 miles of flat, winding roads (and me getting mad), I see a Petit Jean sign............ no sooner than I see it, the road goes straight up and it's a 2-mile roller coaster ride to the park.

I couldn't believe what a change in scenery it was!! There is so much hiking to do, it's not even funny. The Mather Lodge has a resturant that serves everybody and is cheep cheep. It overlooks a HUGE valley and there are Hummingbird feeders on the deck that will keep you entertained all day long!!

This is a "MUST DO" park even if it's not for a TD gathering !!!

Jeff

[TexstarBob]

Warpony,
Hope you're planning on coming. This will be our first trip in our teardrop. We planned on building a teardrop after we were at Lake Bistineau (we were on the motorcycle for that trip), but found a nice one for sale in Austin. We're looking forward to the trip to Petit Jean.

Pat,
Good luck on getting your trailer ready. I have a few things to change and a few personal touches to add to our trailer before the trip also.

Bob

[WarPony]

Warpony, hope you're planning on coming...

Hey......... I remember you guys!! What did ya' buy? I'm planning on coming down to PJ so I'll see you guys there.

Jeff

[madjack]

Hey Bob, good to hear y'all are still around...and have bought yourselves a camper...I'm like Jeff...whaddidya get...I will probably be at PJ ...hope to see ya there...thanks again for the patch...very cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
madjack

[Todah Tear]

Well, count me in for Pettit. I plan on coming in early, early Saturday morning! I am in site 44.

Todah

[TexstarBob]

Hey Madjack, Glad you liked it. I hope you guys are able to come. I think this will be a great trip. Arkansas is one of our favorite places to go. Only a days drive away, but far enough to feel like we're gone.

We bought a 4 x 10 homebuilt teardrop from a fella in Austin. He said he used this forum a lot while building it, but I don't know what his username is. He built it in 2005 and used it a few times, but said his wife prefered the 38 footer with three slidouts to the teardrop. I guess she won. He did a nice job on it. It's aluminum skinned with a 2" tube frame, oak galley and interior and is equipped with a sink, hot water heater, 110 & 12v lighting, microwave, refrigerator and AC. I'm adding a few other necessities . . (charger, inverter, etc . .)

[Loader]

Jeff, Anna, and Maggie heading to PJ?!?! As well as the Jack of Maddness with the Poor Girl (well maybe)!!

And reviewing the map, it sure looks like a lot of folks will be there! We've never camped in Arkansas, and are really looking forward to it!

[diverguy]

i made my reservations today. area B sight 40. me and the girlfriend will be there in the sharkshack. really looking forward to seeing all the different tears and people i have met. this will be my first gathering. s there any kind of potluck planned, music? i am going to bring along my acoustic guitar and if anybody else plays it woudl neat to play around the camp sites. i dont play well but i can follow along with the best of them. any activities planned?
well it will be great to see everyone and i am really looking forward to it.
Steele and Jamie

[WarPony]

Jeff, Anna, and Maggie heading to PJ?!?!

.........only if you're lucky!!

Jeff

[oklahomajewel]

Good and bad.....


Wish I could be there to see everybody !!!! And meet some newbies

But the closing on my old house is set for the 27th , and I just signed a contract to get the new (not brand new) house the same day , so that weekend will be CHAOS!!!!!

It'll be good but I wish I was planning a campout instead !!!

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