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MarkMoore
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• Stanley, NC, USA |
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 Posted:11/3/2008 20:49 |
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We had such a great time last this past year, that we're doing it again... don't believe me, just ask Ken [LANDYOT], which I hope will be in attendace again next year.
The chosen campground again this year is Twin Creek RV Resort in Gatlinburg, TN. Here is their website: Twin Creek RV Resort and their phone number is 1-800-252-8077. The campground owners are Mary and Duffy and they treated us incredible last year and the majority of those in attendance voted to return to Gatlinburg and Twin Creek for 2009.
Some important information:
Being a Good Sam's park we get a 10% discount for Good Sam's members (I have access to coupons that I can send you that you can join Good Sam's for $12 for 1 year membership or $33 for 3 years...BUT with the 3 year you get a $25 coupon for camping...so it costs you only $8 for a 3 year membership!!! PM me if you need a coupon to join or have questions on the coupons).
Rates for the campground were $44 per night (last year as I do not know 2009 rates yet but you can ask Mary). The rate includes 2 people as this appears to be 'customary' in this area. Kids/people over 6 are $4 extra per day.
Cabins do NOT ALLOW PETS or smoking . The cabins also have a 6 night minimum and I am not sure of the rates for the cabins. But please be aware of the 6 night minimum.
Also anyone entering the park staying somewhere else would be charged $4/person but that entitles them to use of the pool and facilities...To be honest Mary didn’t impose that on us as the rally folks not staying in the campground didn’t use any of the facilities except for coming in to join the rally at our rally site.
Your deposit is based on length of stay 3-4 nights is $100, 5-7 nights $150. If cancellation is necessary as long as more than 10 days prior to arrival you would get all but $10 back. Within 10 days you would forfeit full deposit. Do not trust my information on this…please check for yourself when you book as to the cancellation policy.
Some of the bigger restrictions folks need to know about
No 'dangerous' dogs are allowed and that seems to be kind of universal today...Rottweilers, Dobermans, Pit Bulls are NOT allowed.
Only 2 dogs per site are allowed.
Also not sure if anyone has a popup or Hybrid but if you do NO PETS are allowed in canvas skinned trailers which does make sense to me I guess.
No tents are allowed.
There is a trolley stop right outside the park and for $0.25 per person you can ride into town and not have to fight the traffic. However some long waits were experienced by our folks last year as the trolley’s were pretty full. Personally I found it easier to drive to the beginning of the strip and park at a public lot for $5 for the day and then walk from there.
This last time there were only a few folks that absorbed most of the financial costs involved, so this time we'll be asking for some donation money to help out (maybe $10 per family) and you will easily get your money's worth. This past year we had Meet & Greet/Wine and Cheese event, an Ice Cream social, Pot Luck Dinner and Zip Lock Omlete breakfast... you just can't get all of that for $10. I'll post an agenda of events when it beomces available.
For those with kids, don't worry, they had a great time as well. In fact, I don't believe there was a single person that left regretting the event.
Finally, if you are thinking about attending and need more info, fell free to PM me and I'll be more than happy to fill you in.
Hope to see you there!
- Mark
2001 Excursion, V10, 4x4, Limited
2001 Prowler 31G Travel Trailer (GVWR 8800#)
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MarkMoore
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• Stanley, NC, USA |
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• Registered on 2/20/2007 |
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• 16 posts |
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 Posted:11/3/2008 21:09 |
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Oh yeah... here's a teaser
2001 Excursion, V10, 4x4, Limited
2001 Prowler 31G Travel Trailer (GVWR 8800#)
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crappie_fisherman
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• Fort Wayne, IN, USA |
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• Registered on 6/4/2007 |
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Posted:1/25/2009 13:06 |
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Fellow Ex owners...DON'T BE SHY...sign up and join the fun...
We had a blast last year and looking forward to yet another year of fun and Ford talk around the camnpfire...
We've got a bunch of folks signed up already...but there is always room for more...so give Twin Creek a call and reserve a spot!
P.S...I'm X_Hemi_Guy over on FTE.
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LANDYOT
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• Subscriber since 11/23/2003 |
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• Newport News, VA, USA |
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• Registered on 7/15/2003 |
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Posted:5/25/2009 20:07 |
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My plans have changed. |
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LANDYOT
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• Subscriber since 11/23/2003 |
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• Newport News, VA, USA |
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• Registered on 7/15/2003 |
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Posted:7/8/2009 16:30 |
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The outlook for me going to Gatlinburg is looking weak. Lotsa' stuff to be done around here. I need an 8-day week for awhile just so I can catch up some. |
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