2nd Annual SE Spring Eggscursion April 23-26, 2009 - Townsend, TN

[TomP]

Start planning now to join the EggCampingClub at the

The 2009 Southeast Spring Eggscursion which is scheduled for Lazy Daze Campground, in Townsend, TN, on April 23rd - 26th.

This Eggscursion is held during the Annual Townsend in the Smokies Spring Festival & Old Timers Day.

Last year we had 21 campers and this year should be even higher. This is a great time at a fun event so plan on joining us for all the fun.

Reservations can be made by contacting the campground at:


Lazy Daze Campground
8429 Highway 73
Townsend, Tennessee 37882
Phone: (865) 448-6061
Fax: (865) 448-9060
E.mail: lazydaze07[at]comcast.net


http://www.lazydazecampground.com

[TomP]

This has been a long winter already and we are really looking forward to this trip. It should be a great weekend so everyone make your reservations soon and try to make this one. It is a fun weekend in a beautiful area of the Smoky Mtns.

[Carolyn Eck]

This has been a long winter already and we are really looking forward to this trip. It should be a great weekend so everyone make your reservations soon and try to make this one. It is a fun weekend in a beautiful area of the Smoky Mtns.

Tom:
Are the dates you list for the festival correct? All indications are that the festival is May 1. We live on the beautiful eastern shore of maryland and would love to connect with more eggs. Is there anything planned for the weekend that is egg specific besides swapping stories and info? 21 eggs is alot of eggs!

Carolyn and Michael
('78 13' Boler)

[TomP]

<span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%">They have moved the festival to the next weekend but it is was not much of a festival anyway. We are leaving the </span>Eggscursion on these dates. There is still a lot to do the weekend of the Eggcursion like.



The smell of hickory-smoked barbeque fills the air as folks roll up sleeves and dive in to sample their secret sauces on delectable ribs and wings from vendors from all over the Southeast on Thursday, April 23 at Gatlinburgʼs Ribfest & Wings. This festive street party features live entertainment, lots of fun and barbeque ribs and wings on the open grill just for your tasting.

Or

The 59th Annual Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage, Wednesday, April 22 through Sunday, April 26, is another great event, especially for hikers and nature lovers who love to see delicate wildflowers in bloom. Hosted by Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the University of Tennessee Botany Department and the Gatlinburg Garden Club, this seven-day program offers more than 150 different hiking tours of trails ranging from easy to strenuous, exhibitions, demonstrations, classroom lectures and delightful motor excursions into the wonderful season of spring in the Smokies.

Or

The Gatlinburg Mountainfest http://www.eventsgatlinburg.com/search.asp...e=4%2f25%2f2009

along with some other activies we will post later.

[Benjamin K]

We're looking for a 16-17" egg, sleep four, no bath, heat and air, not too old. Is anyone bringing one to the meet that might be for sale?

Please contact Ben at bkadas AT bellsouth DOT net

[TomP]

Just bumping this to up

[TomP]

Looks like we have 31 Egg's reserved so far. Should be a fun time so make your reservations soon.

[Sheryl M]

We now have 35 egg campers reserved for this weekend. It's not too late to escape to Tennessee.

[Sandra Lair]

Wow, what a great turnout this is going to be! That's half of the campsites. Look out big rigs, the eggs are taking over!!!

[TomP]

Revised plans

2nd Annual SE Spring Eggscursion
April 23-26, 2009

Thursday 4/23– Arrival day

Friday 4/24

9:00AM - 10:30AM Pot Luck Meet & Greet Breakfast at the pavilion

Bring a breakfast dish or breakfast item to the campground pavilion for a meet & greet breakfast Pot Luck.

10:30AM-12:00PM Fishing lesson down by the river

Our local expert will give a lesson on why it’s called “fishing” instead of “catching” (Valid TN fishing license required)

12:00PM – 1:00PM Free Time

1:00PM – 4:00PM Hike to Chestnut Top

We will have a guided hike to Chestnut Top to enjoy the best of what the GSMNP has to offer. This is a 2-3 mile moderate hike to see the Annual wild flower pilgrimage with great views of the Smoky Mountains. You can walk in as far as you like, just remember you have to walk out.

12:00PM – 5:00PM Free time for those not wanting to go hiking

See the list of things to do in the area

7:00PM – Evening at the pavilion

Bring your best stories, musical instruments or whatever else you want to share with the group

Saturday 4/25

9:00AM - 10:30AM Breakfast at the pavilion

Bring your own breakfast and coffee to the campground pavilion for breakfast. (This is not a Pot Luck) Biscuits & Jam will be supplied by the club.

10:30AM - 1:30PM Camper Eggshibition

This is time for looking at each other’s campers and seeing all the great modifications everyone has made. Vote for your favorite.


Prizes for –
Mod I want to install
Mod I would have never thought of
Most creative use of space
Longest distance traveled

Please turn in votes by 1:30PM

1:30PM – 2:15PM Free Time

2:15PM – 2:30PM Prizes for Camper Eggshibition at pavilion

2:30PM – 3:30PM Question and Answer Session at pavilion

A gathering for asking all the camper questions you thought of during the Eggshibition or questions related to the operations of our campers. This will be a group discussion as we are all experts in some area or had a experience with our campers we can share.

3:30PM – 5:00PM Camping games next to the pavilion

5:00PM – 6:30PM Campground sponsored Potluck dinner.

Please bring a covered dish.

7:00PM – Evening at the pavilion

Bring back more of your best stories and whatever else you have to share

Sunday 4/26

Well all good things must end

Share names, addresses and emails and break up to travel home.

Area Attractions
Great Smoky Mountain National Park
http://www.nps.gov/grsm/
http://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/cadescove.htm

Townsend area
http://www.townsendchamber.org/
http://www.smokymountains.org/

Gatlinburg area
http://www.gatlinburg.com/
http://www.gatlinburg.com/things-to-do/
http://www.gatlinburg-tennessee.com/

Pigeon Forge area
http://www.mypigeonforge.com/
http://www.mypigeonforge.com/attractions_list.asp
http://www.pigeonforgechamber.com/

[Parker Buckley]

[b]Revised plans

[b]2nd Annual SE Spring Eggscursion
April 23-26, 2009

Revised plans? What were the original plans? A Plan? What's that?

Carol and I look forward to seeing Y'all. (I have to practice that. It comes naturally for her. Her accent will be fully restored by the time we leave.)

Parker

[TomP]

Revised plans? What were the original plans? A Plan? What's that?

Carol and I look forward to seeing Y'all. (I have to practice that. It comes naturally for her. Her accent will be fully restored by the time we leave.)

Parker

Keep practicing Parker and we looking forward to seeing yuns there. What site are you guys on?

[kkadas]

Will there be any eggs for sale at the Townsend gathering? thanks - K

[TomP]

Will there be any eggs for sale at the Townsend gathering? thanks - K

Can't answer that for sure but would think that most people coming to a rally would not have thier egg's for sale.

[Bill F.]

Can't answer that for sure but would think that most people coming to a rally would not have thier egg's for sale.

Hi Tom,
Looks like you could double last year's attendance. We really enjoyed the visit last year, but won't make it this year. We sold the bigfoot when we returned home last year and bought a 16.5 stickie with a slide and shower so we could have a little more room on extended trips( both retired now). We had a seven week trip to Texas this winter. Hope your event goes well.
Bill

[TomP]

Hi Bill

Your Bigfoot was the hit of the rally last year. I forget what year it was but it was really neat.

Looks like we will have around 40 this year. Wish you coild make it.

Catch you down the road somewhere.


Tom & Cheryl

[TomP]

Please post your site number and what state you are from so we know where everybody will be at.

This is what I have so far

Egg Camper(Host) Site - 38 (Georgia)
KountryKamper (Host) Site -39 (Tennessee)
ScampFiddler (Host) Site - 40 (Georgia)
Ken C Site - 26 (NC)
PanHandler Site - 29 (Tennessee)
Fred & Debbie Site - 33 (Maryland)
JimandKay Site - 36 (Virginia)
IBOACRES Site - 42 (Ohio)
Joe&Janet Site - 43 (Tennessee)
Sblair Site - 45 (Florence)
Sambo Site - 47 (Alabama)
Spfar/Twinwasp Site - 49 (NY)
Parker&Carol Site -? (Ohio)
Sandra Lair Site - ? (Alabama)
Rosita Site - ? (Tennessee)
Jim&Kim Site - ? (Kentucky)

[Parker Buckley]

Please post your site number and what state you are from so we know where everybody will be at.

Parker and Carol Site 41. We got out of the corner to be a little closer to the action this year, but it looks like the eggs will rule more of the park this time!

Parker

[Sandra Lair]

George & I are in site 45, in the corner along the river. We're looking forward to it!
Sandra

[TomP]

Sandra, make sure. We have 2 people showen in site 45.