TN | April 19-22, 2012: 5th Annual Eggscursion Townsend, TN **New Campground for 2012**

[ozierjd]

Dennis the Menace and his MUCH younger wife Judy from Illinois are in B-12 or B-1, Wednesday through Sunday. It's 9 hour drive and loose hour...but heck, wer'e retired. We have 17' SOB.

[cpaharley2008]

Originally Posted by ozierjd

Dennis the Menace and his MUCH younger wife Judy from Illinois are in B-12 or B-1, Wednesday through Sunday. It's 9 hour drive and loose hour...but heck, wer'e retired. We have 17' SOB.

We too have a SOB and are in section B- a good 10 hours from Pennsylvania, Thurs-Mon- much younger girlfriend

[sugermc]

Adrian and myself have made reservations for Thurs. ~ Sunday. Found it odd that they say you have a river site but cannnot give you the site number? Lady says day of arrival they give you the site number, never came accross that before.
Looking forward to seeing all these home on wheels. What do you bring for the Saturday get together? Is the meal/gathering just munchies or do you bring your main course and a side to pass?
Well I'll just have to wait and see, Hope everybody arrives safe! Regards, Suger

[TomP]

The campground assigns your site when you arrive. The potluck Saturday is a "Country Cooking theme". Just bring a dish of your choice to share.

[cpaharley2008]

Does anyone know if there is a nearby food store to the cg for the "I forgot to bring" items?

[Alf S.]

Originally Posted by TomP

The campground assigns your site when you arrive. The potluck Saturday is a "Country Cooking theme". Just bring a dish of your choice to share.

Hi: TomP...Sounds like my type of cookin'. A crock pot o'my whorl famous baked pork n beans w/beer just might be tasty!!!
Alf S. North shore of Lake Erie

[Roger Kimble]

Is the beer in the can or the beans?

[Alf S.]

Originally Posted by Roger Kimble

Is the beer in the can or the beans?

Hi: Roger Kimble...1/2& 1/2 LoL
I cook with beer...sometimes I put it in the food!!!
Alf S. North shore of Lake Erie

[Roger Kimble]

Originally Posted by Alf S.

Hi: Roger Kimble...1/2& 1/2 LoL
I cook with beer...sometimes I put it in the food!!!
Alf S. North shore of Lake Erie

Sounds great to me!

[cpaharley2008]

Alf,
Why not make some bourbon dogs after your tour of the factory? I'll bring the dogs!!

[Alf S.]

Originally Posted by cpaharley2008

Alf,
Why not make some bourbon dogs after your tour of the factory? I'll bring the dogs!!

Hi: cpaharley...WRUFF!!!
Alf S. North shore of Lake Erie

[TomP]

Originally Posted by cpaharley2008

Does anyone know if there is a nearby food store to the cg for the "I forgot to bring" items?

Yes, there is a grocery store in Townsend just a couple miles from the campground.

[Nancy]

Oh my goodness. I researched this and it is an 8.6 mile return hike with over 1,000 feet elevation gain! Another place I read that it is 2 3/4 miles until it tops Chestnut Top.

Not all is lost for me. I also read that the first half mile is where wild flowers are found. Looks like something for everyone.

Nancy

[spfar]

We will be doing the bourbon tour before we arrive on Thurs. Decided to take the long way out from NY.

There are all the modern conveniences in Townsend and surrounding areas. That includes grocery stores, and lovely shops.

Another great trip/hike is Cade's Cove which is a drive through with stops for hiking and photo ops. It's a short trip from the campground.

We are looking forward to this years Eggscursion. We stayed closer to home last year and missed or southern friends. We're glad to be heading south this year for a fun weekend!

[TomP]

Originally Posted by Nancy

Oh my goodness. I researched this and it is an 8.6 mile return hike with over 1,000 feet elevation gain! Another place I read that it is 2 3/4 miles until it tops Chestnut Top.

Not all is lost for me. I also read that the first half mile is where wild flowers are found. Looks like something for everyone.

Nancy

Chestnut Top is the hike were have scheduled for Friday, 2 .75 miles. Its a moderate hike and you can go in only as far as you want. Just remember that whatever you wake in you have to walk out the same distance.

[spfar]

I know Sheryl posted on the Egg Camping Club site, but I'm going to post here as well for the husband. Any of you musicians out there who are camping with us, please bring your instruments. The evening jams are open to all and very much enjoyed even by those of us who don't play, but like to listen. Don't be shy. All levels are welcome and it's great fun. If you're a music spouse like me, bring your knittting and enjoy the jam.

[adkboler]

Sue,
A musician I am not, but a knitter I am. I do love to listen to music and knit. I am hooked on sock knitting, but perhaps someone will inspre me with their project to change. See you soon,
Kathy

[TomP]

Spring is here and everything is blooming in Tennessee. I'm so ready to go camping.
Here is a little info about how we do our Rally.

The Eggscursion Rally is hosted by the Egg Camping Club of Tennessee, Alabama, & Georgia and is one of our yearly regular campouts. This will be our 5th year in Townsend and all campers are invited to attend. Two of our big attractions are the people who attend and the Townsend area -- Townsend has tons of terrific attractions within a short drive. When planning the Rally schedule, we leave lots of open time so campers can venture out and enjoy the area without feeling like they are missing a camping event. We schedule most of our socialization events in the evening when people have finished their daily adventures - sometimes it's a potluck, other days it's an evening get together with music and stories. We tend to be a little more laid back then most rallies, but our campers tell us this is one of the highlights of the Eggscursion. Also remember that all events are optional and the only mandatory activity is relaxing.

[spfar]

Kathy - where in NY are you from? I assume the Adirondacks from your handle. We are just south in the capital district. It's nice to see fellow NY'ers making the trek.

[adkboler]

Sue, I live in Blue Mountain Lake in the hearrt of the Adirondacks. I lived for many years down near Greenville and worked in Albany. Retired now and my '72 Boler is my first big project. I hope to have some pictures soon to share. It snowed here this morning, hopefully will warm up so I can get to the inside projects.
See 'ya in TN?