Anyone interested in a 2011 Forest River Owners Rally?

[Iggy]

Originally Posted by Oakman

DW and I just made our reservations for the rally. I sent you a PM Iggy. We're really looking forward to it.

Thanks Bob.
We now have 15 rigs for Branson MO Rally!
Great!

Iggy - John & Di - Surprise AZ
3 Happy Campers - Dave & Judy - Perkasie PA
lbrjet - Larry & Janice - Noblesville IN
52Dodgeman - Richard & Candice - Liberty Hill TX
mg0427 - Michael & Robyn - Kansas City MO
Itsthetwoofus - George & Peggy - Grand Ledge MI
Bobfidy - Bob & Nancy - Broken Arrow OK
bailer6334 - Richard & Carol - Prescott AZ
Levendoski - Dale - The Villages FL
GeorgieGirl - Ron & Carolyn - Coweta OK
Hipshot - Thomas & Sun - Wako TX
Walke - Ken & Judy - New Brunswick Canada
Daisy Boykin - Sid & Nancy Brown - Jacksonville FL
BigRed - Dave & Annamarie - Rochester NY
Oakman - Bob & Joyce - Imperial MO

[mg0427]

Has there been any talk about a potluck for the rally (breakfast, lunch or dinner), or any other get together we might want to do? Or is that something we want to start discussing?

Michael

[Iggy]

Originally Posted by mg0427

Has there been any talk about a potluck for the rally (breakfast, lunch or dinner), or any other get together we might want to do? Or is that something we want to start discussing?

Michael

Michael
As we get closer to the date we will try and make at least one evening potluck. I'm waiting to see how many more are waiting for the final decision if they are going or not.
Are you planning on coming?

So far I have received confirmation on 15 rigs.

[Iggy]

Hello Everyone.
Just wanted to update everyone on what is going on in regards to the rally.
I have been contacted by Forest River, RVwholesalers.com as well as Concertone all all want to do something for the rally. Nothing has been finalized yet but as we get closer I'm sure more will join the 1st F.R.O.G. rally in Branson MO.
We have a banner being made with the logo and some have made hats and we even found a great FROG on someones front lawn. (see below).
This frog was found at Lowes garden center if you want one.
We now have 15 trailers that ahve made reservations. Please make your as soon as you possible can. Thank you.


For anyone that just stopped by here is the information for you.

This Rally is open to ALL who own a Forest River made rig and can make it to Branson MO. in May 2011.

This will be a gathering of folks who have Forest River rigs. The purpose of this rally is to meet others with similar rigs and we are planning some short fellowship meetings during the day as well as a pot luck dinner. If you are able to plan this far ahead please consider joining us.
Branson Mo. Is a really great family destination with many shows and other attractions.
The weather is great in early May.

America’s Best Campground Branson Missouri
Sunday May 1, 2011, Check-in noon, 3 nights leaving Wednesday May 4, 2011
499 Buena Vista Rd, Branson, MO 65616 Phone: 800.671.4399
Daily Group price is $27.50 per day with sites 30ft wide x up to 70 ft long depending on your rig.
This is for a full hookup electric, water and sewer. They have free wifi.
So far we have 10 rigs going and 8 to 10 on the maybe list. Pets welcome.
The group price is good if you call before the end of the year and may go up in 2011

Group price per day is $27.50 (Reg $35) is only good until Dec 31, 2010 and may go up in 2011.
Check out the campgrounds website at http://www.abc-branson.com/
Here is the Branson MO official downtown website http://www.branson.com/

You need to make reservations only with
Traci Stilwell (Group Coordinator) America’s Best Campground at 1-800-671-4399
Tell her you are part of the Forest River Owners Group (FROG)


Arrival date Sunday May 1, 2011, noon check-in
3 nights (if you want to come earlier or stay later that is up to you)
Leaving Wednesday May 4, 2011


After you make your reservations please send me a PM with your full name, address, phone number as well as your direct email address so I can compile a list of who is going. I will not publish this list but will use it for us only.

I thank you all for your patience and hope this is the start of a great adventure.

If you have any questions please PM me

[youroo]

Went to Lowes,got my( Frog). I be ready! Youroo!!

[Walke]

Hi Everyone,
This will be the sign on our rig in Branson !!

See you there !!

[Iggy]

Originally Posted by Walke

Hi Everyone,
This will be the sign on our rig in Branson !!

See you there !!

That is really funny. Everyone is coming up with great ideas.
I hope no one dresses as a FROG in Branson.

[Itsthetwoofus]

Originally Posted by Walke

Hi Everyone,
This will be the sign on our rig in Branson !!

See you there !!

I like that Walke, Neat sign. See you there.

[BOBFIDY]

Originally Posted by Iggy

That is really funny. Everyone is coming up with great ideas.
I hope no one dresses as a FROG in Branson.

Be careful what you wish for John...LOLOL

[Walke]

This is the final design of our sign for Branson. Us retiree's have to much time to play !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Iggy]

Ok everyone. We will soon start March and time is going fast.
If you go to this sight you can get the new 2011 Branson Catalog that has lots of information on what to see, eat and has plenty of information about the upcoming shows in town. I already received my copy.

LINK
Branson MO Official Website - Branson Missouri Hotels, Accommodations, Lodging, Shows, Attractions and More!


For anyone new reading this here is the information about the Forest River 2011 Rally in Branson MO..


We are gathering the Forest River wagons for the 1st Forest River Owners Group (FROG) Rally in Branson MO. May 1 - 4, 2011
at the America's Best Campground (ABC).
It will be 3 nights at $27.50 per night (special group rate) and reservations must be made with a $35 deposit to hold your reservation. If you want to stay or come earlier or stay later you will also get the special group rate for full hookup at $27.50 per night.

We now (Jan 19, 2011) we have 13 rigs that have made reservations.

We have reserved the meeting building on Monday May 2, 2011 from 9AM to 11AM for a get together to meet each other formally. We may also use the building on Wednesday May 4, 2011 8AM to 10AM before we leave have to be out of our space by 11AM checkout.

Here is the latest list on who's coming.

Iggy - John & Di - Surprise AZ
3 Happy Campers - Dave & Judy - Perkasie PA
lbrjet - Larry & Janice - Noblesville IN
52Dodgeman - Richard & Candice - Liberty Hill TX
mg0427 - Michael & Robyn - Kansas City MO
Itsthetwoofus - George & Peggy - Grand Ledge MI
Bobfidy - Bob & Nancy - Broken Arrow OK
bailer6334 - Richard & Carol - Prescott AZ
Levendoski - Dale - The Villages FL
GeorgieGirl - Ron & Carolyn - Coweta OK
Hipshot - Thomas & Sun - Wako TX
Walke - Ken & Judy - New Brunswick Canada
Daisy Boykin - Sid & Nancy Brown - Jacksonville FL
BigRed - Dave & Annamarie - Rochester NY
Oakman - Bob & Joyce - Imperial MO

RALLY INFO

America’s Best Campground Branson Missouri
Sunday May 1, 2011, Check-in noon, 3 nights leaving Wednesday May 4, 2011
499 Buena Vista Rd, Branson, MO 65616 Phone: 800.671.4399
Daily Group price is $27.50 per day with sites 30ft wide x up to 70 ft long depending on your rig.
This is for a full hookup electric, water and sewer. Free wifi and pets welcome.

Group price per day is $27.50 (Reg $35)
Check out the campgrounds website at http://www.abc-branson.com/
Here is the Branson MO official downtown website http://www.branson.com/

You must make reservations with
Traci Stilwell (Group Coordinators) at America’s Best Campground 1-800-671-4399.
Tell them you are part of the Forest River Owners Group (FROG)

Arrival date Sunday May 1, 2011, noon check-in
3 nights (if you want to come earlier or stay later that is up to you)
Checkout is Wednesday May 4, 2011 before 11 AM

After you make your reservations please send me a PM with your full name, address, phone number as well as your direct email address so I can compile a list of who is going. I will not publish this list but will use it for us only.

If you have any questions please PM me.

[BOBFIDY]

I picked up info about Branson at our local Boat Sport and Travel show last month.
"BRANSON 2011 VACATION GUIDE"
Tons of info there and on the websites.

[Oakman]

Great link Iggy, thanks for posting it. If anyone is looking for a good show to attend I recommend Presleys Country Jubilee. The Presleys are one of the original Banson shows and they know how to entertain a crowd, they have something for everyone. Nope, they are not related to Elvis.

[Iggy]

Man I have been watching the diesel and gas prices. In Arizona it has topped $4.00 a gallon in some places.
I just calculated my trip fuel cost and it is around $1,400 RT.
All I can say is WOW and it suppose to get worse as we get closer to summer.

I will have to watch the diesel prices in the next few months.

[Oakman]

Yes, the price of fuel is disgusting, especially when you consider the increasing price of fuel isn't because of a shortage but driven up by commodities traders. I can almost get teary-eyed thinking about the days when OPEC set the price of oil.
Stop by my Wildcat and we can commiserate over a beer, glass of wine, margarita, or other adult beverage.

[Iggy]

Originally Posted by Oakman

Yes, the price of fuel is disgusting, especially when you consider the increasing price of fuel isn't because of a shortage but driven up by commodities traders. I can almost get teary-eyed thinking about the days when OPEC set the price of oil.
Stop by my Wildcat and we can commiserate over a beer, glass of wine, margarita, or other adult beverage.

Thanks for the shoulder to cry on. Drink and forget the bad stuff.

[Itsthetwoofus]

I'm sure glad Branson is on my way home. Holly cow, it'll cost us a fortune to get home to Mi. this year. Maybe a VW bug and a pop up would be the way to go.. My wife would kill me if I were even to suggest such a thing..

Oh well there isn't much we can do at this point. Those of us who are over 2500 miles from home have to pay the price and that's what all those deep pocket jokers are counting on.
See you all in Branson, we'll be the ones sitting with our tin cups looking for fuel money.

[Iggy]

Originally Posted by Itsthetwoofus

I'm sure glad Branson is on my way home. Holly cow, it'll cost us a fortune to get home to Mi. this year. Maybe a VW bug and a pop up would be the way to go.. My wife would kill me if I were even to suggest such a thing..

Oh well there isn't much we can do at this point. Those of us who are over 2500 miles from home have to pay the price and that's what all those deep pocket jokers are counting on.
See you all in Branson, we'll be the ones sitting with our tin cups looking for fuel money.

George what are the prices down where you are now?

[Itsthetwoofus]

Originally Posted by Iggy

George what are the prices down where you are now?

Hi John, I filled up today at Fry's here in Casa Grande and it was 3.799 a gallon, we buy all our food at Fry's so we get a .10 a gal discount.. So it's 3.699.. 91.15 for 24.642 Gallons. No more discount when we leave here.

[Iggy]

Originally Posted by Itsthetwoofus

Hi John, I filled up today at Fry's here in Casa Grande and it was 3.799 a gallon, we buy all our food at Fry's so we get a .10 a gal discount.. So it's 3.699.. 91.15 for 24.642 Gallons. No more discount when we leave here.

FYI Fry's 10 cent discount is only good up to $100 then you have to stop and reset the pump. That happened to me when I filled up with diesel.