2008 Eastern M&G Tentative Itinerary

[PTHutch]

Last year, besides meeting for breakfast and dinner, everything else was rather laid back and we anticipate a similar type of atmosphere this year.

But since our group has almost tripled in size from last year, we thought it would be a good idea to post a tentative itinerary and some available activities so all the first time participants will have some idea of what to expect.

The time between breakfast and dinner on Saturday was intentionally left open so participants are free to explore, mingle, etc. as they please. Any additional suggestions and/or ideas are welcome and would be appreciated. Such as if anyone is interested in organizing and playing board games or cards. The large tent in the group camping area is available to us the whole week-end.


Sunline Owners Club
2nd Annual Eastern Meeting & Greet
Tentative Itinerary

Friday, June 20th:

Arrival & Set-Up – Check-In Time 1:00pm
..................................... (Whenever you get there)
Welcome Social - 6pm (after dinner) in Group Tent Area;
................................ Sign-In and pick up your Information Packet
................................ Bring Your Own (BYO) Drinks & Snacks
Hint: Come to the Welcome Social knowing the year & month your trailer was made (you can find this information on the exterior weight tag on your coach). You'll find out why when you get there

Silent Auction - 7pm – ? in Group Tent Area;
................................ Auction items on displayed and bidding starts at 7pm.
................................ Proceeds to support operating costs of Sunline Owners Club web site & forum.
Camp Fire – 8pm - ? at Fire Pit by Group Tent Area;
.......................... BYO Chairs, drinks, s’mores, hobo pies, etc.


Saturday, June 21st:

Farmer’s Market – in Port Royal (~2.5 miles from Campground)
....................... Check at Campground Office for directions and operating times
........................ (I think it runs from 7 or 8 am – Noon)
Silent Auction - 8:30am – 10am in Group Tent Area;
................................ Bidding continues.
................................ Proceeds to support operating costs of Sunline Owners Club web site & forum.
Breakfast – 9am – 11am in Group Tent Area;
........................ BYO your favorite breakfast food.
........................ We’ll cook and eat in the Group Tent Area
Tongue Weight 50/50– 10am Entry Forms due Group Tent Area
....................... See 2008 Eastern M&G Tongue Weight 50/50 Fund Raiser post for details
Silent Auction Concludes - 10am in Group Tent Area;
............................................ Winners will be announced.
WD hitch setup, Controlling sway and Reese DC adjustment Discussion
............................................... 10:30am Meet in the Group Tent Area;
............................................... Presented by John Barca (aka JohnB)
Trailer Tongue Weighting– Through-out the morning & afternoon
............................................... Performed by John Barca (aka JohnB)
Morning – On Your Own (OYO)
............................ Coach tours, sit and yak, pick-up games, etc.
Lunch –OYO
Afternoon – On Your Own (OYO)
............................ River Tubing - BYO tube - Campground has river access.
............................ Coach tours, sit and yak, pick-up games, etc.
Kayak Trip– start time 2:00 pm - meet at office 15 minutes before start time.
............................ (if renting sign-up & pay in Office when you arrive or Sat. Morning.)
Pot Luck Dinner – 5:30pm in Group Tent Area
…………………………………… Cooking/Grilling/Appetizers 5:30pm
…………………………………… Plan to eat @ 6pm in Group Tent Area
…………………………………… BYO meat, drinks, & place setting
…………………………………… Bring a dish to pass / share
…………………………………… see Pot-Luck Dinner Post to sign-up for dish to pass
Sunline Traveling Museum– 7:30pm – ? at Site # 97
……………………………………………… presented by Jon (aka Sunline Fan)
Camp Fire – 9pm - ? at Fire Pit by Group Tent Area;
.......................... BYO Chairs, drinks, s’mores, hobo pies, etc.
During Camp Fire
.......................... Trailer Tongue Weight 50/50 Winner Announced
...........................Proceeds to support operating costs of Sunline Owners Club web site & forum.


Other Club Activities for Saturday (no set time):
Trailer Tongue Weighing
Pick-up Bocce, horse shoe, card games, etc.

Buttonwood Campground's Planned Saturday Activities:
Check in campground office for specific details
It’s their Hawaiian Luau Weekend
The wearing of Hawaiian Shirts and other Hawaiian apparel is encouraged
Site Decorating Contest – prizes will be awarded
Pool party with DJ Rockin’ Rudy - evening (after dinner)


Sunday, June 22nd:

Breakfast – 8:30am – 11am in Group Tent Area; BYO ingredients for Bag Omelets
........................ We’ll cook and eat in the Group Tent Area
........................ See Bag Omelets post for additional information on Bag Omelets
Note: We'll need 8 - 12 volunteers to bring their propane stoves and 2 pots of water to the tent to help cook the bag omelets. We’ll be looking for volunteers Saturday evening. So if you’re willing to help this, please let me know at the M&G.

Break-down & Leave – Check-out Time 1:00pm



For participants who Ordered T-Shirts
Stop by or see Mike & Roz (aka 264SRinPA), they're on site # 86, any time to pay for and pick up your T-Shirt.


For participants staying over Sunday night
Let’s plan to eat Sunday Dinner and Monday Breakfast together.
To make it easy, for everyone staying Sunday night, lets plan on making our own meals and we'll just meet in the tent to cook & eat together.
Last year we had so much left over from the pot-luck dinner there was still enough to share for Sunday's dinner.
We'll finalize plans on Sunday with all participants staying over Sunday night.

Looking foward to seeing and meeting everyone in a few weeks.

[tinybluetj]

Is there a time for an "Open House" so we can explore other people's trailers? Or is hat just on the Fly?

[PTHutch]

Originally Posted by tinybluetj

Is there a time for an "Open House" so we can explore other people's trailers? Or is hat just on the Fly?

Kathryn
Yes and Yes

Seriously, to answer your question, Saturday between Breakfast and Dinner is the time when people can explore and visit.

I intentionally didn't set up a specific time for Coach Open House, because everyone (or some one) would have to stay at their coach for the open house and miss out on seeing the other coaches. Therefore, I left it free form, you want to see someone's coach, go ask .

However, if some would like to set a specific time when people can come and look at their coach (hint - Lowell & Amanda and your F-304SR 5ver ), please post the time and I'll add it to the itinerary.

OTHERWISE, LET IT BE KNOWN, THAT ANYONE IS FREE TO ASK ANYONE ELSE FOR A TOUR OF THEIR COACH

Hopefully no one objects to this approach.
Hutch

[HappyCampers]

Our home away from home is always open. We are almost always outside anyway so feel free to mosey over. Be cautioned we have two yappy little terriers who always have to say hello. We are looking forward to meeting everyone, and seeing 30+ Sunlines in one place.

[PTHutch]

Update on Eastern M&G's Saturday Paddling Adventure.

Trip Overview:
Trip will start at 1 pm on Saturday.
It will be a 2 hour trip - Mexico to Muskrat Springs
We'll put in across the street from the campground.
With shuttle service provided by Buttonwood from Muskrat Springs back to the campground.

For Renters:
Please pay for your rental when you arrive or Sat. morning.
Tell them you’re with the Sunline group doing the Saturday 1 pm trip.

For Shuttle Only:
Buttonwood will provide shuttle back to the campground.
We’ll just need to tell them how many people & units that need shuttle only before we take off.
You can pay for the Shuttle service upon return to the campground.

Current count is:
Total participants: 28
Renters: 13 individuals; Units: 9 – single kayaks & 2 – tandem
Shuttle Only: 15 individuals: Units: 8 – single kayaks; 2 – tandem; & 1 – canoe

See the Kayaking post for a current list of participants or to sign-up.

Thanks
Hutch

[Tweety]

Refresh my memory...how much are the TShirts?

[Irishcamper]

Hey, I always carry my horseshoes, if anyone is interested in playing some shoes if time permits as well.

[PTHutch]

Originally Posted by Quetse

Refresh my memory...how much are the TShirts?

Pam,

You might want to PM Mike & Roz for the price now that they have the exact #.

Hutch

[PTHutch]

I've added the following to the Eastern M&G itinerary:

Other Club Activities for Saturday (no set time):
Trailer Tongue Weighing
Reese DC Hitch Setup & Adjustment Discussion
(see JohnB's post for information & to sign-up for both or either)

If any other member attending the M&G would like to organize and activity and have it added to the itinerary, please let me know.

Everyone is welcome to organize and coordiante an activitie if they wish, such as card games, horse shoes, boocie ball, etc.

Everyone is welcome to organize and coordinate an activity if they wish, such as card games, horse shoes, bocce ball, etc. Just let me know what it is and the time you want to do it and I’ll add it to the itinerary.

Thanks
Hutch

[PTHutch]

FYI - I've updated the Itinerary to include more details and information on planned activities for the M&G.

See everyone in a week.
Hutch

[kanyonkitty]

Is anyone else besides me decorating for the "Hawaiian Luau" weekend ?

[Sunline Fan]

Sorry, I can't. I'm already bringing more junk than the trailer can handle. I can't add decorations to the pile too!

Jon

[PTHutch]

Update to the Kayak Trip

FYI - The start of Saturday's Kayak trip has been changed to 2 pm.
This was by request of Buttonwood so they could assure they have enough rental Kayaks for us.

Let’s plan to meet at the campground office @ 1:45 pm on Saturday.

For those that will be renting kayaks, please reserve and pay for your kayak either Friday when you arrive or Saturday morning.

There is still no problem for those bringing their own kayaks and canoes. Buttonwood will be providing shuttle service.

Hope this isn't too much inconvenience for any one.

See everyone in a week.
Hutch

[purplesuebug]

Kitty,
I know you are already there but Sue and I are decorating. She went to Party City and bought a bunch of cra.............I mean stuff. Marshall