October 5-9 2016 - Alabama - BamaGanza

[BamaBob]

That's early!


Thanks Ace!

[DDC]

How is the fuel situation down there Bob? I have been hearing about shortages because of a pipeline break in Alabama.

[aceinspp]

Heard about shortages in TN, GA . News today say it should be short lived. Prices are up. Along the coast should be fine as Savannah is a distribution point shipping fuel may divert to rest of GA. Later RJd

[BamaBob]

Originally Posted by DDC

How is the fuel situation down there Bob? I have been hearing about shortages because of a pipeline break in Alabama.

We saw Gas spike 10¢ a gallon overnight Donald. So far, diesel is stable at $2.09-$2.19/gal depending on where you get it (Kroger seems to have the best prices)

[BamaBob]

Be on the lookout for email later today for the BamaGanza Agenda (not everyone attending is on the FRF)

[LittlePM]

Originally Posted by BamaBob

Be on the lookout for email later today for the BamaGanza Agenda (not everyone attending is on the FRF)

Thank you I was going to ask what was going on when

[Sierra360PDEK]

Originally Posted by BamaBob

We saw Gas spike 10¢ a gallon overnight Donald. So far, diesel is stable at $2.09-$2.19/gal depending on where you get it (Kroger seems to have the best prices)

Diesel pipeline was not affected only gas. Alabama govenor declared a state of emergency, this limits how high fuel prices can climb here. As Bob said only a small increase. Line should be repaired this week according to the news this morning.

[aceinspp]

Originally Posted by LittlePM

Thank you I was going to ask what was going on when

I thought we where going to have to wing it
Later RJD

[LittlePM]

Ace when are you coming in for BamaGanza?

[RusLwt001]

Just paid 2.99 per gallon in Georgia. Was gone all weekend at the Florida Frog and came back last night to flashbacks if the 70s gas shortages. Had no idea what was going on.

[LittlePM]

It's $1.99 here now, this morning it was $2.19

[Triple SS]

Someone please explain the rv yard sale for us almost newbies. Thanks

[aceinspp]

Originally Posted by LittlePM

Ace when are you coming in for BamaGanza?

We are coming in on the 4th. Later RJD

[BooBoo23]

Just got back from the FL FROG Rally. Prices in the Atlanta area seem to be around 2.39. I filled up about 80 miles south of Atlanta and paid 2.39 but there were a few still at 2.09. I heard that some stations are out but since I didn't need any I didn't investigate. They were saying that fuel should be back to normal around midweek, that doesn't mean prices will be back down that quick, the Governor warned retailers not to be doing any price gouging. Prices in FL are higher than Georgia by about .20.

[aceinspp]

Thanks Bob for the e-mail on the agenda. Looks good Later RJD

[LittlePM]

14 Days until BamaGanza

[BamaBob]

Originally Posted by Triple SS

Someone please explain the rv yard sale for us almost newbies. Thanks

The "RV Yard Sale" is just that - if you have useable but unneeded RV or camping items, put a price tag on it, bring it to the pavilion and see if it can find a new home (and you can increase your bank balance )

Actually it can be any item you no longer need that needs to find a new home

[BamaBob]

Originally Posted by LittlePM

14 Days until BamaGanza

Thanks Pennie! Two weeks away -- WOO HOO!!

[BamaBob]

As promised, here is a copy of the email I sent last night to everyone registered for BamaGanza '16. I believe there are 1 or 2 open sites in the campground, so if you are reading this and want to attend do 2 things:

1. Call the Campground at (256) 543-7412, tell them you are with the FROG rally and would like to reserve a campsite.
2. Email me at: bob AT williamsnet DOT org and let me know what site you are camping in.

BamaGanza '16 Agenda

First off a HUGE shout out to Johnston RV Center & Bankston Motorhomes for their sponsorship of our rally, We deeply appreciate the breakfasts on Friday and Saturday, the offer of free minor maintenance, the door prizes and the fact that we will be entertained again this year by the Heaton Brothers Band!
Throughout the rally, we will be having the 3rd annual Halloween/Harvest Site Decoration contest! So, bring out your best decorations - sites will be judged by a committee on Saturday Afternoon with the winners announced during the BBQ Dinner!
On Saturday Afternoon, we will host a silent auction for charity – if you have a item you would like to donate, please bring it – we will provide an auction bidding sheet for every item you wish to donate.

EARLY ARRIVALS!

We are happy to see that rally attendees are excited about BamaGanza! Several so much that they are arriving on 1 October!
We welcome early arrivals, so if your schedule permits, call the campground to verify that your site is available for early arrival!
MONDAY, 3 October (Early Arrivals)
Registration 11:00AM – Noon, site P-3
Explore Gadsden on your own or with fellow Rally attendees or hang around the camp and play corn hole, horseshoes, dominos, or scrabble with your fellow campers
Evening Campfire at the group fire ring starting at 7:00PM
TUESDAY, 4 October (Early Arrivals)
Registration 11:00AM – Noon, site P-3
Explore Gadsden on your own or with fellow Rally attendees or hang around the camp and play corn hole, horseshoes, dominos, or scrabble with your fellow campers
Evening Campfire at the group fire ring starting at 7:00PM

BamaGanza Rally!

WEDNESDAY, 5 October:
The first “official” day of the Rally. Traditionally, we have a Meet and Greet Pot-Luck Meal. We want to continue this in 2016 and will ask you to consider bringing a dish to the pavilion at 6:00PM
10:00 AM – Noon - Rally Check In - Site P3
1:00–4:00PM Tour the Pioneer Village. A pioneer village has been assembled near the overlooks and footbridge at the top of the falls. It features an original 19th century covered bridge as well as a blacksmith shop, log cabin, historic school building and more (Park Admission is $6 & $4 for seniors.) Admission includes a ride on the replica C. P. Huntington train.
6:00-8:00PM BamaGanza Meet and Greet Pot-Luck at the Covered Pavilion
7:00PM-?? Evening CampfireGroup Campfire Ring
THURSDAY, 6 October
9:00-9:45AM Rally Check In - Site P3
10:00AM RV Roundtable – Discuss your tips and tricks with others! - Covered Pavilion
1:00-2:00PM Seminar: Keeping your Rig Clean! Site P3
2:00–3:00PM Rally Check In - Site P3
4:45 PM Assemble for Carpool to Top Of The River - Covered Pavilion
5:00-7:30PM No Host DinnerTop Of The River
8:00PM-?? Evening Campfire - Group Campfire Ring
FRIDAY, 7 October
7:00-9:00 AM BamaGanza Breakfast, Hosted by Bankston MotorhomesHaney Hall
9:30-10:00 AM Rally Check In Site P3
11:00AM–2:00PM Putt-Putt Golf Tournament. Meet at the course for registration at 10:30, shotgun start at 11:00. The course features a beautifully landscaped layout that takes you past cascading waterfalls, over and around streams, and around the natural rock formations found at Noccalula Falls. The course was designed to be fun for all. ($3.50 a person to participate) - Noccalula Falls Park Mini golf course
3:00-4:30PM Knotless Blanket Class ($5.00 fee for supplies) taught by Deb Bahr - Haney Hall
5:00-6:00PM Clog Wild Cloggers - Covered Pavilion
6:00-7:30PM BamaGanza Pot-Luck Dinner - Covered Pavilion
7:30PM-?? Dance with the Clog Wild Cloggers! - Covered Pavilion
8:00PM-?? Evening Campfire - Group Campfire Ring
NOTE: Bankston Motorhomes will be providing minor RV maintenance and technical assistance to Rally Attendees throughout Friday

SATURDAY, 8 October
Time EventLocation
7:00-9:00 AM BamaGanza Breakfast!
Hosted by Johnson RV Haney Hall
10:00AM-Noon RV Garage SaleCovered Pavilion
Noon-5:00PM Grill Sergeants BBQ The BamaGanza FeastGroup Campfire Ring
The BamaGanza Tradition is folks bring their BBQ Grills to the Campfire Ring area and help BBQ the Ribs and Chicken dinner. Sign-up Sheets will be at registrations – if you can bring a BBQ Grill, it will be greatly appreciated!
12:00 noon – 5:00pm silent auction for charity
1:00-5:00PM Kitchen Volunteers prepare for BBQPavilion Kitchen
5:30-7:00PM BamaGanza BBQ Feast, Hosted by Forest RiverCovered Pavilion
6:00PM-?? Heaton Brothers BandCovered Pavilion
During the set break, A raffle will be held as well and the results of the Silent Auction for charity will be announces
We will wind the evening down with a community campfire at the group campfire ring.

SUNDAY, 9 October
The traditional farewell (NO Goodbyes!) Pot-Luck breakfast will be held in Hayne Hall from 7:30AM-?? Bring a breakfast dish to share with all your newfound and old friends. Setup starts at 7:00AM.
Looking forward to Seeing Everyone!


Bob & Anne-Marie Chuck & Pennie
BamaGanza '16 Hosts

[RusLwt001]

Great agenda! Looking forward to the rally.