2024 FROG International Rally, August 11-17, Goshen, IN

[donnahiggy]

Omg.... it showed up on the link now! It was not showing up for some reason but is there today! Thank you so much for your help!!!

[dblr]

Originally Posted by donnahiggy

Omg.... it showed up on the link now! It was not showing up for some reason but is there today! Thank you so much for your help!!!

No problem, we had to re-set the link Friday before we left the office, glad it worked for you finally.

[Inky]

Hi Bob,
Looking forward to our 1st Rally in our new Ahara.
Do you recommend arriving for pre-rally activities?
Will there be a mile long line getting in on Sunday morning?
Thanks.
dp

[dblr]

Originally Posted by Inky

Hi Bob,
Looking forward to our 1st Rally in our new Ahara.
Do you recommend arriving for pre-rally activities?
Will there be a mile long line getting in on Sunday morning?
Thanks.
dp

Not a lot of activities pre-rally, unless you count all the parking activity (which can be fun) We are expecting around 120 units to arrive on Sunday, but the line moves pretty quick and doubt you will encounter a long line.

[rxgac]

Originally Posted by Inky

Hi Bob,
Looking forward to our 1st Rally in our new Ahara.
Do you recommend arriving for pre-rally activities?
Will there be a mile long line getting in on Sunday morning?
Thanks.
dp

Not sure that I have ever seen more than 6 or so waiting in line and that was a saturday afternoon. Just be sure to get there before 5, especially on sunday or everyone will be gone to dinner. But they let parking eat first so they can get back out there.

[wmccall614]

Last year, our first, there was corn on the cob brought in somebody's truck. It was very good, is that an annual thing?

[NJKris]

Originally Posted by wmccall614

Last year, our first, there was corn on the cob brought in somebody's truck. It was very good, is that an annual thing?

The couple times we went, they always had the corn truck. I missed out on it last year. Good deal, corn here is about a buck an ear now in NJ, a little less if you buy a full dozen.

[aceinspp]

It's usually there every year but you got to be quick as they sell out fast. Later RJD

[Inky]

Excitement is building!! We are leaving this Saturday from W.PA.
Have to find a place to stay overnight in our 5er.
Any recommendation near Toledo Ohio that has electric and water?
Thanks.

[5picker]

Originally Posted by Inky

Excitement is building!! We are leaving this Saturday from W.PA.
Have to find a place to stay overnight in our 5er.
Any recommendation near Toledo Ohio that has electric and water?
Thanks.

Yes excitement is building! We spent the day yesterday washing and cleaning and I got it State Inspected this morning.
We too are leaving Saturday afternoon from Western PA. (Friedens)

[NJKris]

Originally Posted by Inky

Excitement is building!! We are leaving this Saturday from W.PA.
Have to find a place to stay overnight in our 5er.
Any recommendation near Toledo Ohio that has electric and water?
Thanks.

Yes. Many spots along OH turnpike (rest areas) have hookups, 20 bucks a night. Nice deal. I've looked at the spots on previous trips, they are good spots and far away enough from highway to not be too loud. If I ever go back that way again, I will use them, as I'm cancelling my Harvest Host membership.

[aceinspp]

Originally Posted by 5picker

Yes excitement is building! We spent the day yesterday washing and cleaning and I got it State Inspected this morning.
We too are leaving Saturday afternoon from Western PA. (Friedens)

Well wished I could have attended this year so as to meet up with you again. I've been 2times and had a great time.. Enjoy and Later RD

[dblr]

Originally Posted by wmccall614

Last year, our first, there was corn on the cob brought in somebody's truck. It was very good, is that an annual thing?

Yes, the gentleman that brings the corn visited yesterday while we were parking the volunteers and the corn is on order, look for him around the vendor building just not sure what day. He should come twice with the corn

[dblr]

Originally Posted by Inky

Excitement is building!! We are leaving this Saturday from W.PA.
Have to find a place to stay overnight in our 5er.
Any recommendation near Toledo Ohio that has electric and water?
Thanks.

Originally Posted by NJKris

Yes. Many spots along OH turnpike (rest areas) have hookups, 20 bucks a night. Nice deal. I've looked at the spots on previous trips, they are good spots and far away enough from highway to not be too loud. If I ever go back that way again, I will use them, as I'm cancelling my Harvest Host membership.

Agree with Kris but he spots say nothing over 40' but you can unhook and park your truck alongside the camper Heading west the rv spots start at the 2nd rest plaza then every other one

[wmccall614]

Originally Posted by Inky

Excitement is building!! We are leaving this Saturday from W.PA.
Have to find a place to stay overnight in our 5er.
Any recommendation near Toledo Ohio that has electric and water?
Thanks.

As an Erie native, where in WPA are you from?

[wmccall614]

Last year, our first was a pretty cool week temp wise, for what it is worth this far ahead, it looks like no stfiling heat again this year.

[SailorSam20500]

Originally Posted by wmccall614

Last year, our first, there was corn on the cob brought in somebody's truck. It was very good, is that an annual thing?

Originally Posted by dblr

Yes, the gentleman that brings the corn visited yesterday while we were parking the volunteers and the corn is on order, look for him around the vendor building just not sure what day. He should come twice with the corn

My understanding is that the corn comes from Sweet Corn Charlie's. If you miss the free give-away, you can make a run to one of their farm stands:
Sweet Corn Charlies | Locations & Hours

My DW's method of cooking sweet corn:
1. Cut the stem end of the cob such that you remove about 1 row of kernels.
2. Microwave on high for 1 minute - do each ear separately.
3. Wait 1 minuted.
4. Pull the husk and silks off.
5. Enjoy.

Doing it this way, avoids the fun of husking the corn first. And, usually, all the silk comes off together - a lot less messy than husking first.

If serving corn to a larger number of people, like at a picnic, Get a larger can that is taller than the corn cobs. Nearly fill the can with very hot water. Drop some chunks of butter into the water. Butter the corn by dunking into the can. You will get an even coat of butter every time.

[aceinspp]

Originally Posted by SailorSam20500

My understanding is that the corn comes from Sweet Corn Charlie's. If you miss the free give-away, you can make a run to one of their farm stands:
Sweet Corn Charlies | Locations & Hours

My DW's method of cooking sweet corn:
1. Cut the stem end of the cob such that you remove about 1 row of kernels.
2. Microwave on high for 1 minute - do each ear separately.
3. Wait 1 minuted.
4. Pull the husk and silks off.
5. Enjoy.

Doing it this way, avoids the fun of husking the corn first. And, usually, all the silk comes off together - a lot less messy than husking first.

If serving corn to a larger number of people, like at a picnic, Get a larger can that is taller than the corn cobs. Nearly fill the can with very hot water. Drop some chunks of butter into the water. Butter the corn by dunking into the can. You will get an even coat of butter every time.

you going this year? Later RJD

[NJKris]

Originally Posted by SailorSam20500

My understanding is that the corn comes from Sweet Corn Charlie's. If you miss the free give-away, you can make a run to one of their farm stands:
Sweet Corn Charlies | Locations & Hours

My DW's method of cooking sweet corn:
1. Cut the stem end of the cob such that you remove about 1 row of kernels.
2. Microwave on high for 1 minute - do each ear separately.
3. Wait 1 minuted.
4. Pull the husk and silks off.
5. Enjoy.

Doing it this way, avoids the fun of husking the corn first. And, usually, all the silk comes off together - a lot less messy than husking first.

If serving corn to a larger number of people, like at a picnic, Get a larger can that is taller than the corn cobs. Nearly fill the can with very hot water. Drop some chunks of butter into the water. Butter the corn by dunking into the can. You will get an even coat of butter every time.

Jersey corn is so good, doesn't need butter. MY DW (domestic woman) got me to switch to eating it naked, don't miss the butter and salt at all. I have to admit though that Indiana corn is just about as good!

[5picker]

Is there more than one entrance to the fairgrounds and is there a designated entrance for the Rally?
We will be coming in from the East on 34/E. Monroe St. that looks to be on the North side of the fairgrounds.

Has anyone made the trek west across 20 from the Ohio line to the fairgrounds?
Is that a viable route? I heard I-80/90 was really rough in Indiana.