Anyone interested in a 2011 Forest River Owners Rally?

[Nigels]

Thanks for the PM John, I will give him a call on Monday first thing I need to get something sorted out!

Nigel and bev

[Iggy]

I have just been notified that we now have 2 more rigs coming to Branson in a few weeks.

They are
(OldGuys) Brain and Joanne from Onterio Canada
(budlemon) Bud and Fran from Onterio Canada

That brings our number up to 16 rigs coming.

Please welcome them aboard and if anyone has any question about our rally speak up now because it is just a few short weeks.

Great job everyone!

[Itsthetwoofus]

Ahhh good, this is going to be fun..See ya all there..

[youroo]

We have applied for a Gov. loan for fuel to come to the (Frog) rally. We also had garage sales,and have taken our furniture to the Flea market! We might have enough to get to Branson,hopefully the Frog group will help out a Tadpole return home to the Pond! Your fellow Frog,Youroo!!

[52Dodgeman]

[QUOTE=Iggy;95745]I have just been notified that we now have 2 more rigs coming to Branson in a few weeks.

They are
(OldGuys) Brain and Joanne from Onterio Canada
(budlemon) Bud and Fran from Onterio Canada

Please welcome them aboard and if anyone has any question about our rally speak up now because it is just a few short weeks.


Welcome OldGuys (there will be a few of us there ) and budlemon. Glad you can join us, should be a good time.

[52Dodgeman]

Originally Posted by youroo

We have applied for a Gov. loan for fuel to come to the (Frog) rally. We also had garage sales,and have taken our furniture to the Flea market! We might have enough to get to Branson,hopefully the Frog group will help out a Tadpole return home to the Pond! Your fellow Frog,Youroo!!

I hear you. We are leaving two weeks early so I can stop in each town and stand on a street corner with a sign and tin cup. Thought about selling our first born but she is thirty-three, married and pregnant so I figured we wouldn't get much.

[Itsthetwoofus]

Originally Posted by 52Dodgeman

I hear you. We are leaving two weeks early so I can stop in each town and stand on a street corner with a sign and tin cup. Thought about selling our first born but she is thirty-three, married and pregnant so I figured we wouldn't get much.

We are already in AZ heading for Mi after our winter stay here. I have grand kids I could sell but I'd get more for my Son in Mi.
He'll come with 6 kids and a good job. That might help me with the diesel cost to get home. You'll have to pay me then go to Mi and get the clan but you'll need a bus to transport them back to your home. Might not be worth the investment.
I can always stop, and my wife and I could be Walmart greeters for fuel.
See you all in Branson!!

[old guys]

Thanks John. Anyone can spell Ontario wrong but it takes a real clairvoyant to know that Brian is really a Brain. I really like that but I hope it doesn't cost me more when we finally meet. Like everyone said this could be a tad expensive for fuel. The funny thing is we look at your gas prices as cheaper compared to our $1.29 per liter. There are about 3.5liters in a U.S gallon ??? so....1.25 x3.5= $4.375/U.S. gallon. Ouch. Guess we will try a run to the border before we top up. Hope to see you all there.

Old Guys

[old guys]

Correction on the previous post. Maybe I'm not such a brain after all. Just looked at a conversion site and there are about 3.75 liters in a U.S. gallon. Therefore it should be $1.29 x 3.75=4.8375/U.S. gallon. not 4.37. Oh my I should have quit while I was ahead or should that be before I was so far behind. Doesn't matter. Cheaper American gas and meeting you guys will make me feel a lot better. See you in a couple of weeks. Old Guys

[Itsthetwoofus]

Originally Posted by old guys

Correction on the previous post. Maybe I'm not such a brain after all. Just looked at a conversion site and there are about 3.75 liters in a U.S. gallon. Therefore it should be $1.29 x 3.75=4.8375/U.S. gallon. not 4.37. Oh my I should have quit while I was ahead or should that be before I was so far behind. Doesn't matter. Cheaper American gas and meeting you guys will make me feel a lot better. See you in a couple of weeks. Old Guys

Looking forward to it.

[Iggy]

Originally Posted by old guys

Thanks John. Anyone can spell Ontario wrong but it takes a real clairvoyant to know that Brian is really a Brain.

I'm so sorry about the spelling error. I can only say I'm sorry as I'm not at home using my computer.

The number of rig joining us in Branson has been increasing each day this week. I will let you know how many when I return home this weekend.

The only change I have is that I WILL BE IN SPACE 94
and NOT 93 as written earlier.

See you all soon.

[Itsthetwoofus]

Originally Posted by Iggy

The only change I have is that I WILL BE IN SPACE 94
and NOT 93 as written earlier.
See you all soon.

Ahhhh shuck-ens John, We'll find you no matter where you are.
See ya there.

[Iggy]

Latest List for the FROG Rally


Iggy John & Di , Surprise AZ

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

GeorgieGirl Ron and Carolyn, Coweta OK

Walke Ken & Judy, New Brunswick Canada

Oakman Bob & Joyce, Imperial MO

Tarheel Jerry & Ann Charlotte NC

Bob - Terry Bob & Terry, Chandler OK

Youroo Gary, Waynesville OH

Bob Fields Robert & Lynda Stoneham MA

Nigel Nigel & Bev Portugal

Old Guys Brian & Joanne, Stratford, Ontario Canada

budlemon Bud & Fran, St. Marys, Ontario Canada

popbreed Don & Shirley, Wagoneer OK


We do have 2 more that still are maybe and 1 other that will stay at another campground.


Am I missing anyone?

[old guys]

Don't be sorry John. It happens all the time. I even had an insurance policy that was filled out that way once. Thankfully I never had to collect on it. That is good news on the numbers and hopefully even more will come yet. The more the merrier. It will be nice to finally be at the first editon of something instead of a day late and a dollar short. Looking forward to meeting everyone and am starting to get the pre trip jitters already. Old Guys

[Iggy]

Everyone,
As everyone is aware the weather in the midwest and further east has been causing havoc for everyone. We are watching the forecasts for many of the cities I must drive from Arizona. I suggest everyone should do this as we get closer to the May 1st date.

I want everyone to know that if anyone feels unsure of the weather and plans not to come that is fine with me. If I see that my route will have high winds and storms I will cancel or delay my trip to Branson and hope you will too.

I'm going to call ABC and talk about a contingency date later in May if weather becomes a major issue for most. But at this time we are holding to the schedule dates. May 1 - 4.

I will send everyone this message via your email addresses you provided me.

Please jump in and let us know your thoughts on the weather.

[Iggy]

Can you believe this...

I just received an email from Nigels (Nigel & Bev )

They are members here and just arrived in Vancouver BC from Portugal earlier this month. They purchased a their new truck and headed to Elkhart Indiana and RVWholesalers.com to pick up their new trailer. They will be staying in Elkhart for awhile until the weather clears before heading to Branson

This is their first visit to the USA as well as first time pulling a trailer.
I hope ALL FROGS will welcome them when they arrive in Branson.
I'm sure they will have a few great stories to tell us.

[popbreed]

John,

The weather here in NE OK normally leads Branson by one day although Wagoner is typically a few degrees warmer than Branson. Our forecasts for the next 10 days include thunderstorms this week and next week until next Thursday. WE normally keep a close eye on the weather especially for hail and tornado's. We do have the advantage of only being 3 hours away from Branson. Will you be coming through OK on I44? I am sure you are aware of the wild fire situation in most of TX. WE are hoping we will meet everyone in 12 days

[Iggy]

Originally Posted by popbreed

John,

The weather here in NE OK normally leads Branson by one day although Wagoner is typically a few degrees warmer than Branson. Our forecasts for the next 10 days include thunderstorms this week and next week until next Thursday. WE normally keep a close eye on the weather especially for hail and tornado's. We do have the advantage of only being 3 hours away from Branson. Will you be coming through OK on I44? I am sure you are aware of the wild fire situation in most of TX. WE are hoping we will meet everyone in 12 days

Yes we will be taking I 44 all the way to Springfield MO then south.
No we have not heard anything about any wild fires in Texas. I will try a Google search and find out more.

Thanks

[popbreed]

John,

If you are taking I44 all the way from AZ, you should miss the wild fires. Current hot spot is around the Fort Worth area and east of Dallas. Do not believe the TX pan handle area has had any serious fire problems. We will go North on I 69 and pick up I44 at Big Cabin, OK and then travel to the Springfield area. A few more miles but the path through Arkansas is very hilly and winding road. We use to go that way with the car but switched several years ago. Be sure to take the Springfield bypass which is several miles west of the main Springfield exits. I will find the road number or exit from my GPS if you need it. Storms here did not materialize yesterday or last night.

[Iggy]

Originally Posted by popbreed

John,

If you are taking I44 all the way from AZ, you should miss the wild fires. Current hot spot is around the Fort Worth area and east of Dallas. Do not believe the TX pan handle area has had any serious fire problems. We will go North on I 69 and pick up I44 at Big Cabin, OK and then travel to the Springfield area. A few more miles but the path through Arkansas is very hilly and winding road. We use to go that way with the car but switched several years ago. Be sure to take the Springfield bypass which is several miles west of the main Springfield exits. I will find the road number or exit from my GPS if you need it. Storms here did not materialize yesterday or last night.

I was just looking at the by-pass just a few minutes ago. If it is only 2-3 years old my GPS may not have it but I think I can figure it out when I get closer.
I do plan on topping off my fuel tanks in Springfield. Seems Xam's Clubs are the cheapest.