Hi All,
I've heard from enough interested folks to go ahead and schedule an October gathering.
SO, here goes..
When. Friday October 17th through 19th.
Where. Walnut Hills campground in Mint Spring, VA. See http://www.walnuthillscampground.com/
How to reserve. Call the campground directly at (800) 69-WALNUT. BE SURE to say you are with Tearjerkers. The campground has us penciled in for four sites at this point, and can add more adjacent sites if we need them. The sites we have come with electric, water and cable hookups.
The rate per night is $34.00 plus tax. The Walnut Hills people mentioned a 10% discount for Good Sams members and also said that if you are not a member and sign up while there, the discount would apply, and you'd get a break on the membership fee.
As chapter director, I hope as many folks a possible can make it so we can brainstorm gathering ideas for 2009.
Potluck dinner for Saturday night. Bring something to grill, and a side for yourselves, plus two more.
Cathi and I think that a bit of culture might be in order. To that end, Blackfriars Theater in Staunton ( about 30 minutes away) has a 2:00 PM matinee of William Shakespeare's King Lear. This theater is a heck of a lot of fun. See http://www.americanshakespearecenter.com/v.php?pg=30
If this doesn't suit,other possible activities would be a hike on the Blue Ridge Parkway, tours of downtown Staunton ( loads of neat buildings and history) or a visit to the Museum of American Frontier Culture
http://www.frontiermuseum.org/
Please let me know if you are coming so I can get a list of campers, and keep the campground folks in the loop.
Best,
Wally