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Post by Randy T. on Jan 26, 2009 0:14:19 GMT -6
That picture is great Collins! One of the few with the sun facing them. I will be honest everyone. I really don't know if I can make it or not yet. That day is my daughters birthday. But I have been talking with her about it. If we can work it out, we will be there with cake in hand. She likes the idea, but she has other family we have to consider, also.
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Post by XJSman89 on Jan 26, 2009 8:40:24 GMT -6
That picture is great Collins! One of the few with the sun facing them. I will be honest everyone. I really don't know if I can make it or not yet. That day is my daughters birthday. But I have been talking with her about it. If we can work it out, we will be there with cake in hand. She likes the idea, but she has other family we have to consider, also. Thanks, man! I took that right before I took off the morning after the meet. If you can't make it thats just fine; family comes first! If she does decide that she wants to go though that would be awesome! Partying with you guys would be fun! ;D
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Post by 95oldsaurora on Jan 26, 2009 17:12:40 GMT -6
heck yeah party like rockstar lol
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Post by scottydl on Jan 26, 2009 18:14:27 GMT -6
If we can work it out, we will be there with cake in hand. She likes the idea, but she has other family we have to consider, also. Sounds more than fair, Randy. We would be more than happy to host an ACNA birthday party too, if you decide you can make it! Has anyone thought of jellystone rates for a one night stay w/electric is $54.00 Is there a Jellystone park nearby? The nightly rate there is pretty ridiculous. I've stayed at the park in Amboy, IL several times. It's nice but not THAT nice. Normal campground rates for water/electric and maybe sewer are $25-30 most places, with even lower rates for tents. State parks are $20 and Shabbona Lake is not that far away. I'm considering it for our RV.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2009 18:46:27 GMT -6
^^ I've dont a bit of research and jellystone is one of the closest but also a bit more expensive. there are a couple more within 30 miles
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Post by XJSman89 on Jan 26, 2009 21:07:04 GMT -6
I'm going to spend enough in gas getting there and back, I can't afford another $50 bucks. ;D I won't even use the electricity or water or anything while I'm there anyway, I dont think. If you're going to camp, do it right! Use flashlights and water bottles, not a campground with water and electric!
**edit** RVs are a totally different ballpark, I'm not talking to you Scotty!
An ACNA birthday party sounds like a great idea! What does she think, Randy?
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Post by kaykirk on Jan 26, 2009 22:26:50 GMT -6
I won't even use the electricity or water or anything while I'm there anyway, I dont think. If you're going to camp, do it right! Use flashlights and water bottles, not a campground with water and electric! Please PLEASE, use water for a shower anyway may I also suggest graham crackers, marshmallows, and chocolate bars ;D
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Post by XJSman89 on Jan 26, 2009 23:06:27 GMT -6
Please PLEASE, use water for a shower anyway may I also suggest graham crackers, marshmallows, and chocolate bars ;D I don't know if I would want to use a campground shower! I will really need to shower tho... I didn't think of that. Dang. And Smores are a given! We'll be camping, of course there will be a fire! You Illinois kids should stick around and camp with us!
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Post by kaykirk on Jan 26, 2009 23:20:24 GMT -6
Please PLEASE, use water for a shower anyway may I also suggest graham crackers, marshmallows, and chocolate bars ;D I don't know if I would want to use a campground shower! I will really need to shower tho... I didn't think of that. Dang. And Smores are a given! We'll be camping, of course there will be a fire! You Illinois kids should stick around and camp with us! I don't do camp.....I do do smores though ;D
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Post by scottydl on Jan 27, 2009 0:30:44 GMT -6
Kay you would do MY kind of camping. I have a furnace or A/C (depending on what's needed), TV, kitchen, bathroom with my own toilet and shower (not some shared community hole-in-the-ground), and sleep in a real bed at night. And you can still sit outside around a campfire with the hot dogs and smores!
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Post by XJSman89 on Jan 27, 2009 10:33:56 GMT -6
OK so Kay gets to be a wuss and camp in the RV with Scotty's family, the rest of us can do it right! ;D
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Post by tpunk on Jan 28, 2009 8:52:17 GMT -6
OK so Kay gets to be a wuss and camp in the RV with Scotty's family, the rest of us can do it right! ;D Haha, I'm definitely down with camping the real way. If it's cool I'll just stay in your tent and wait to buy my own, so that makes 2 of us in yours, so room for 2-3 more in there. Hopefully we get some more takers so it's not just us two hanging out. As far as showers go, we'll have to work that out. Olds, you mind if us dirty kids come shower at your place at least once during the trip?? I would appreciate it ;D
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Post by kaykirk on Jan 28, 2009 9:13:57 GMT -6
OK so Kay gets to be a wuss and camp in the RV with Scotty's family, the rest of us can do it right! ;D Haha, I'm definitely down with camping the real way. If it's cool I'll just stay in your tent and wait to buy my own, so that makes 2 of us in yours, so room for 2-3 more in there. Hopefully we get some more takers so it's not just us two hanging out. As far as showers go, we'll have to work that out. Olds, you mind if us dirty kids come shower at your place at least once during the trip?? I would appreciate it ;D ;D ;D We ALL would appreciate it ;D ;D As far as Scotty goes, I don't believe he invited me to stay with him and his family And Yes, I am a wuss but I'll be fine
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Post by scottydl on Jan 28, 2009 9:50:32 GMT -6
kay barely lives an hour away. I think she'll make it. She just needs to work on getting her hubby to come with her this year. ;D
So far the two "finalists" for camping spots are Bliss Woods Forest Preserve and Shabbona Lake state park. Shabbona is farther away (about a 30 minute drive from Aurora) but looks very clean and rated highly on camping review websites. Bliss Woods doesn't seem to have tons of info out there, but I haven't found it rated poorly either. If any other campers want to Google those two places and let me know what you think, feel free.
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Post by kaykirk on Jan 28, 2009 11:33:53 GMT -6
kay barely lives an hour away. I think she'll make it. She just needs to work on getting her hubby to come with her this year. ;D I've told you Scotty, about the only way you will get "Capt Kirk" there is if you beam him up...... Yeah, it will be good to see all of you guys again but bring the wives OK ;D ;D
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Post by Deleted on Jan 28, 2009 12:16:11 GMT -6
Please PLEASE, use water for a shower anyway may I also suggest graham crackers, marshmallows, and chocolate bars ;D I don't know if I would want to use a campground shower! I will really need to shower tho... I didn't think of that. Dang. And Smores are a given! We'll be camping, of course there will be a fire! You Illinois kids should stick around and camp with us! I see no problem camping with y'all, I'll bring my own tent because I will have some friends, and I snore really loudly!! Last year when I camped near aurora it was a park right on the river and I'm trying to remember it!! all in all a good park though. And kay I can't bring my wife.....she just doesnt want to come!! So I guess were kinda sorting the whole thing out, XJS will share a campsite and split the cost with me!! Scotty will bring an RV and let us shower!! pweeeez and I'm thinking we should have a potluck thing when we meet at the forest preserve!! and many photo opps
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Post by XJSman89 on Jan 28, 2009 14:13:32 GMT -6
if we DO camp in a place that costs us to do so, I think we'll ALL split the site lol.
But yeah its cool if people stay in my tent but I'm still not 100% for sure going to be there... worst case scenario is someone else has to bring a tent last minute. I wish it were different, but I just can't commit right now.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2009 22:20:01 GMT -6
FOUR MONTHS GUYS!!!!!
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Post by Oldsnut on Feb 8, 2009 22:32:43 GMT -6
Yes we know how far it is from today, most important is who will be atttending?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2009 22:37:26 GMT -6
Me!!!!!! As for anyone else I can't help ya. But I'd love to know how many people to expect!
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Post by kaykirk on Feb 8, 2009 22:38:20 GMT -6
Yes we know how far it is from today, most important is who will be atttending? CAN I COME HUH HUH CAN I CAN I!!!!!!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2009 22:46:24 GMT -6
Only if you brush your teeth and stop wearing that silly hat, you know it doesn't stop the bugs from getting out of your hair!
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Post by XJSman89 on Feb 9, 2009 2:11:31 GMT -6
I plan on being there. There's a chance I might not be able to make it, but I'm coming as of right now as long as I can meet up with Randy, Lance, or Tyler halfway.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2009 12:21:56 GMT -6
I plan on being there. There's a chance I might not be able to make it, but I'm coming as of right now as long as I can meet up with Randy, Lance, or Tyler halfway. okie dokay
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Post by scottydl on Feb 9, 2009 13:14:05 GMT -6
Count me in, with wife and 2 boys in tow.
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Post by Oldsnut on Feb 9, 2009 13:18:23 GMT -6
Count me in, with wife and 2 boys in tow. You not showing up would result in you banning yourself from ACNA for life. ;D
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2009 16:00:18 GMT -6
Count me in, with wife and 2 boys in tow. You not showing up would result in you banning yourself from ACNA for life. ;D Ditto!!!! I hope to either have my aurora fixeded or have a new (to me) car. You guys wouldnt mind if I showed up in anything other than the aurora I have now would ya??
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Post by rvrrat on Feb 9, 2009 17:17:10 GMT -6
Just Show up in your Cherry Red Mustang Convertible Zach LOL :-) Hopefully you'll still have your aurora!!
This sounds like it will be an awesome meet, wish I could come, but sadly my Rora has been sick and will not make the trip :-(
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Post by RCSRGREAT on Feb 9, 2009 18:50:38 GMT -6
Yes we know how far it is from today, most important is who will be atttending? Im there
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Post by tpunk on Feb 9, 2009 20:26:58 GMT -6
Add me to the list
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