2016 International Annual Frog Rally August 14 to 20 2016

[A32Deuce]

It is so wet, you could drown!

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[dblr]

If you arrive on Sunday have your adult beverage with you( at least for that day) as you CAN NOT BUY local on Sunday!!!!!!!!

[aceinspp]

Originally Posted by dblr

If you arrive on Sunday have your adult beverage with you( at least for that day) as you CAN NOT BUY local on Sunday!!!!!!!!

Even GA got to selling on Sunday. Stone age Indiana Later RJD

[AquaMan]

I'm pretty sure all you need to do is search out the closest PPST member and your drink requirements will be met. 😀


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[Kaadk]

Originally Posted by dblr

If you arrive on Sunday have your adult beverage with you( at least for that day) as you CAN NOT BUY local on Sunday!!!!!!!!

Not entirely true. We were able to find "beer" at the Walmart on Sunday:



You'll note it's still sitting around since last August undrunken. Won't make that mistake again.


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[RVChick]

Originally Posted by AquaMan

I'm pretty sure all you need to do is search out the closest PPST member and your drink requirements will be met. 😀


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Oh yeah! Us PPST are always prepared!!


XLR Owners United!

[aceinspp]

Originally Posted by RVChick

Oh yeah! Us PPST are always prepared!!


XLR Owners United!

O no even giving away on Sunday illegal Later RJD

[F.R.O.G.]

Originally Posted by Oakman

I have a very important question. Will there be a Pete's Dinner at the rally again this year? The meal he provided last year was superb and that steak was awesome.

THE APPETIZER FOR OUR TABLE


THE MEAL AND DESSERT.

Indeed there will, Bob. The caterer that did Pete's Dinner the first three years is going to be doing all of our meals this year.

[RVChick]

Terrific!!


XLR Owners United!

[dblr]

Originally Posted by Kaadk

Not entirely true. We were able to find "beer" at the Walmart on Sunday:

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You'll note it's still sitting around since last August undrunken. Won't make that mistake again.


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Yes but that looks like the Non Alcoholic version, that might be why it is still there from last year

[youroo]

The ONLY reason to arrive at a RV Rally without "Alcohol" is you consumed it on the way/Didnt start with enough/were Robbed/are a Member of the WCTU! Youroo!! US flag on 2nd line?

[birdman77]

Last year we went to Goshen Brewery on Sunday...they served us and filled growlers...I thought the selection was superb

[AquaMan]

Originally Posted by birdman77

Last year we went to Goshen Brewery on Sunday...they served us and filled growlers...I thought the selection was superb

Different type of license. Living in OH and camping in or near Indiana border, I've learned that they don't have package sales of alcohol on Sunday. You can be served at restaraunts though. This may not be in all areas of Indiana, but the ones I've been to, this is has been the case. I know Indymule will know the statutes, maybe he will chime in.


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[DAB2014]

Originally Posted by birdman77

Last year we went to Goshen Brewery on Sunday...they served us and filled growlers...I thought the selection was superb

So now you tell us!! Wished I knew that last August. Hey, we're all friends right?

Will definitely look this place up.

[Witch Doctor]

Originally Posted by youroo

I guess you could call the PPST Service Team,a "Crack Team" Youroo!! Yea US Flag on the 1st Row!

I don't believe you, after all this time let me check, WERE is our FLAG today? Nope I was right 2nd row, didn't think they would move it where it belongs.....

[youroo]

Originally Posted by gljurczyk

I don't believe you, after all this time let me check, WERE is our FLAG today? Nope I was right 2nd row, didn't think they would move it where it belongs.....

Maybe by the time goshen rolls around They will place the USA flag in a Location where we will Not have to locate it? Maybe! Youroo!! Nope! still on the 2nd row?

[aceinspp]

Originally Posted by youroo

Maybe by the time goshen rolls around They will place the USA flag in a Location where we will Not have to locate it? Maybe! Youroo!! Nope! still on the 2nd row?

Dream on. Not fixed and probably never will be. However it gives ya something to talk about Only two certain things in life death and taxes and ya can' fix that Later RJD

[F.R.O.G.]

Originally Posted by aceinspp

Dream on. Not fixed and probably never will be. However it gives ya something to talk about Only two certain things in life death and taxes and ya can' fix that Later RJD

Will Rogers used to say, "The only things certain in life are death and taxes. The difference is that death doesn't get worse every time Congress meets."

[rracer5]

Originally Posted by F.R.O.G.

Will Rogers used to say, "The only things certain in life are death and taxes. The difference is that death doesn't get worse every time Congress meets."

No, but the pain from the knife gets worse when shoved a little deeper each time.

[RKNOLA]

Originally Posted by BrendaV

Is there anything I need to do, and how fast do I need to reply to reserve a spot. This would be our first rally and are so looking forward to going. Any info would be great Thanks

Hi BrendaV and Welcome! Going to a rally for the first time can be a little overwhelming, but also a lot of fun. Let me see if I can give you some idea of what to expect.
Yes, sign up at the Forest River Owners Group site first. FROG - Forest River Owners Group On the website there are different categories. Click on "Events & Calendar". Now scroll down to "Rallies & Trips". You will see: 2016 FROG International Rally August 14, 2016- August 20,2016 Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds Goshen, Indiana
When registration opens it will show up there. Also, once they have your email address they should send you and email telling you registration is open. (I usually just check the website often).
Once they open registration they will give you further instructions but most of the time the instructions will be "call the fairgrounds to reserve your rally spot" (this isn't your parking spot, just your "yes, I am attending" spot). They will give the phone number when registration opens. (if they gave it now..... well, you can imagine the pandemonium....).
Then the FROG (Forest River Owners Group) will send you an email asking for all of your info: how many are attending, size of your rig, do you have special needs, are you bringing pets, emergency contact info, etc. Once you fill out all your info, you will need to send your rally fee. (figure on 400 ish - 500 ish for 2 people to be safe. They will announce exactly how much when registration opens). This fee usually covers your camp site for 5 days, usually 2 meals a day, and various activities like factory tours which they usually provide transportation to. There may be some "cocktail hour" type of gatherings included in there too. On the grounds of the Fairgrounds during the rally there are some vendors that set up their booths. (Usually they put them inside one of the buildings so you can walk through and browse the booths without having to worry about the weather).
The "factory tech repairs" you may hear about is: Forest River will send techs to the rally to address repair type issues with the Motorhome/5th wheel or Travel Trailers at the rally. When you register you will be given the opportunity to list 2 (maybe 3) things you want repaired during the rally. Yes, there are limits to what they can/will repair. Simple things usually like "the hinge broke off my cabinet" or "my window shade doesn't work" but NOT rebuild my slide or turn my 2009 Motorhome into a 2016. Forest River sends Techs NOT Magicians!! LOL. But the techs are very nice and very knowledgeable so they will be able to help you and if they can't they can help you get in contact with the right person at Forest River to talk to about your repair item.
There are usually mini seminar type speakers at the rally. They may talk about things like fire safety, or proper tank cleaning for RVs. The exact list of offered seminars will probably be listed in the registration email the FROG sends you. These seminars are usually included in your rally fee.
There will be a LOT of people to meet at the rally. Meeting other owners of the same Forest River product you own is not only fun, but it gives you access to a network of people you can call on to get info/advice/tips on your RV or any other RV related topic. So I usually tell people: bring a small notebook to write down contact info for you and them. If you are computer savy, you can print a "business card" with your personal contact info to give out to new friends you meet at the rally. There is a company called Vistaprint that will print business cards for as little as $10.00.
The info I have given you is based on my past experiences when attending a rally. It may or may not necessarily be exactly what Forest River does or will do, but you get the basic idea.
Hope to see you there!
Karen