PineKnot F G R V Rally--East Texas Piney Woods

[Paul Stringer]

[b]SOMETHING INTERESTING THAT WAS POSTED ON ANOTHER FORUM:

I (Gethereaux) was a Boy Scout camper at Tonkawa from '48 through '51. Then I was a waterfront instructor the summers of '52 - '54. Any stories you have heard about how cold the water is are likely understated! The refrain of our time was, "The water at old Tonkawa, they say is mighty fine. But when you jump into it, it freezes your behind." I have VERY fond memories of my time there.

My wife and I now live in Tennessee. We pick up our Casita in Rice on 8/23 and are trying to arrange our schedules to attend the PKF Rally. We should know within a few days whether or not we can make it. I hope it works out.

Good luck and safe travel to all,

[Sharon Matherly]

My husband, Toby, got a message from another Scamp owner that lives right here in our neighborhood. He wanted to make sure we knew about the Pine Knot Rally. Since I don't have the email address, I just wanted to let them know how much we appreciate the nice gesture and that we are signed up and rarin' to go. Hope they are too. We are anxious to meet them, we live just 3 blocks off the same road that they do. Small world, isn't it?

[Paul Stringer]

My husband, Toby, got a message from another Scamp owner that lives right here in our neighborhood. He wanted to make sure we knew about the Pine Knot Rally. Since I don't have the email address, I just wanted to let them know how much we appreciate the nice gesture and that we are signed up and rarin' to go. Hope they are too. We are anxious to meet them, we live just 3 blocks off the same road that they do. Small world, isn't it?

[b]
Sharon:
That's one neat thing about a rally such as PineKnot. You can make new friends from across the country, across town, or just down the road a piece.

Paul

[McClure]

Hello Sharon , this is Blair McClure..........your neighbor. I enjoyed the visit with Toby on Sunday and we are looking forward to meeting you. This Pine Knot should be fun!!!


Paul, whats the registered numbers look like now?

[b]
Sharon:
That's one neat thing about a rally such as PineKnot. You can make new friends from across the country, across town, or just down the road a piece.

Paul

[Paul Stringer]

<span style="font-family:Microsoft Sans Serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:100%"> Blair:

<div align="center"> Right now--August 29--twenty-seven units are registered for PineKnot. </span>

<span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%"> I'll try to post an updated list of the registrants in a couple of days.

For those who have not registered and/or reserved a campsite, you may

Register with us using this Registration Form.

And you can find out how to reserve your spot with the campground by going to Tonkawa's Website. </div>

<div align="right">Paul S.</div> </span></span>

[Paul Stringer]

<span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%"> Thirty--count 'em-- THIRTY Units Now Registered for PineKnot </span>




Lindy W. & Sharon G., Williford AR
Paul S., Pollok TX
Tom & Martha Jo T., Arlington TX
Joel & Fury K., Boulder CO
Rick & Mary Anne B., Carrollton TX
Al & Libby M. & Sharron, Redwood Valley CA
Keith & Betty S., Grandview TX
Charlie & Joyce S., Grand Prairie TX
Marty & Nita F., Albany LA
Darrill & Sherrie F., Deer Park TX
Alan & Olivette H., Dallas TX
Tim & Sammie W., Sugar Land TX
Jim & Karen G., Deer Park, TX
Mike & Lisa R., LaPorte TX
David & Terry S., Sunnyvale TX
Tom C. & Mary A., Denton TX
James & Penni N., Dallas TX
Jack & Frances W., Garland TX
Fred & Mary Ann D., Splendora TX
Toby & Sharon M., South Houston TX
Steve N., Galveston TX
Bill & Sandra H., Grand Prairie TX
Pat & Jack K., Phoenix AZ
Glen & Alice Ann P., Ocklawaha FL
Arlis & Nina D., Houston TX
Sean S., Lafayette LA
Blair & Jeanette M., Houston TX
Mike, Myra & Morgan M., Tulsa OK
Pete & Sharon H., Richardson TX
Ben & Ruth T., Ragley LA

Two additions since the last post...

Bob & Angie K., Kingwood TX
Bud & Dot A., Longville LA



<span style="color:#009900">If you are on the list and have not reserved a site, please go to Tonkawa's Website for more information.

If you have reserved a spot at Tonkawa and your name is not on the list, please register with us using this Registration Form .

If you are not on the list and have not reserved a site, it's not too late!!!

Thank-you for your support,
Paul S

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[Paul Stringer]

<span style="font-family:Franklin Gothic Medium"><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:100%">THIRTY-FOUR
and counting</span></span>

Two additions since the last post are:

Don & Sherian D., Trinity TX
Bill & Ruth R., Amarillo TX



Paul S

[BAMA & Pachyderm Posse]

WE will see ya there

[Paul Stringer]

Glad to hear from the Bowers family! You got us up to 37. If everyone who has registered shows up, our attendance will beat last year's. And we hope more will sign up soon!

Paul

[Paul Stringer]

THIRTY-NINE have registered as of 09/15/06..

[bill&sandra]

well, we are preparing and making lists to have a smooth trip and rally, I have not seen any mention of a 'traveling' supper--where each camper has a pot of someting to share with the group. Are we doing a 'covered dish' supper on any day? I have a killer crock ot bbq i intend on bringing if so. otherwise, it's wieners! ha! wwell, maybe brats. I'm particular, well, not really. I WILL eat nearly anything.

[Tom Trostel]

I haven't seen the schedule for this year, but last year we had a potluck diner and recipe exchange on Thursday night. It was very popular and I would bet that it will be on the schedule again.

Tom Trostel

[Nita F.]

Somewhere in Paul's correspondence he mentioned the Pot Luck dinner would be held on Thursday night.

Tom, are you still planning to have a Dutch oven cooking demonstration?

We're looking forward to meeting ya'll there.

Nita & Marty

[Tom Trostel]

Nita,
Yes, the Dutch oven workshop is on the schedule.

Tom Trostel

[Paul Stringer]

Yup... We for sure want to have a Potluck! We had it on Thursday night last time, and that seemed to work out OK.

I am talking with a local entertainer about putting on a musical program on one of the nights. Also, all those who want to can plan on eating together in Nacogdoches on Saturday at noon.

BTW... We now have FORTY-FIVE rigs registered. That's four more than before. We hope everyone can get there safely.

Paul S

[Paul Stringer]

We will have Tom's Dutch Oven Demo on Friday evening, if that is OK with him.

[Paul Stringer]

<span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%"><span style="font-family:Microsoft Sans Serif">I am doing my best to have an excellent local group of musicians to provide entertainment. Tentatively, we expect to have the LUFKIN CRIMESTOPPERS BAND perform on Saturday night. This group of guys is made up of members of the Lufkin (Texas) Police Department. They have won numerous awards, have made two albums, and have been featured on a state-wide TV program. Most of all, I know some of them personally and can attest that they are a great bunch of people. Their only charge for performing is a donation to Crimestoppers, so we will probably "pass the hat" during their program. I should have some definite information by this weekend. Stay tuned for further developments--and keep your fingers crossed! Check them out at their website-- Lufkin Crimestoppers Band.

We now have 45 units registered, including several unusual rigs--such as a Compact Jr., a U-Haul, and others.

If you want to attend and have not registered, it's not too late.</span></span>

<div align="center">
<span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:100%">To Register </span>

First, make your reservations directly with

Camp Tonkawa Springs
4675 County Road 153
Garrison, TX 75946
Telephone 936-564-8888.

Then, go HERE and complete the online "Pine Knot Registration Form"

And finally, please post here and tell us you are coming.</div>

[Paul Stringer]

<span style="color:#CC0000"><span style="font-family:Garamond">Oooops--- I Miscounted!</span></span>

We have 44 registered instead of 45--someone registered twice and I didn't catch it until now.

Here is a current list:

1. Lindy W. & Sharon G., Williford AR
2. Paul S., Pollok TX
3. Tom & Martha Jo T., Arlington TX
4. Joel & Fury K., Boulder CO
5. Rick & Mary Anne B., Carrollton TX
6. Al & Libby M. & Sharron, Redwood Valley CA
7. Keith & Betty S., Grandview TX
8. Charlie & Joyce S., Grand Prairie TX
9. Marty & Nita F., Albany LA
10. Darrill & Sherrie F., Deer Park TX
11. Alan & Olivette H., Dallas TX
12. Tim & Sammie W., Sugar Land TX
13. Jim & Karen G., Deer Park, TX
14. Mike & Lisa R., LaPorte TX
15. David & Terry S., Sunnyvale TX
16. Tom C. & Mary A., Denton TX
17. James & Penni N., Dallas TX
18. Jack & Frances W., Garland TX
19. Fred & Mary Ann D., Splendora TX
20. Toby & Sharon M., South Houston TX
21. Steve N., Galveston TX
22. Bill & Sandra H., Grand Prairie TX
23. Pat & Jack K., Phoenix AZ
24. Glen & Alice Ann P., Ocklawaha FL
25. Arlis & Nina D., Houston TX
26. Sean S., Lafayette LA
27. Blair & Jeanette M., Houston TX
28. Mike, Myra & Morgan M., Tulsa OK
29. Pete & Sharon H., Richardson TX
30. Ben & Ruth T., Ragley LA
31. Bob & Angie K., Kingwood TX
32. Bud & Dot A., Longville LA
33. Don & Sherian D., Trinity TX
34. Bill & Ruth R., Amarillo TX
35. John & Verna K., Garland TX
36. Geary & Mary G., Haltom City TX
37. Michael C. & Melinda M., Houston TX
38. Harry & Wanda S., Bardwell TX
39. Gary & Marlene V., Richland Hills TX
40. Frank & Betty H., Splendora TX
41. Charles R., Grand Prairie TX
42. Brian M., Cedar Creek TX
43. Hershel & Darlene B., Van Buren AR
44. George & Kathaleen W., Salem AR

Again, it's not too late to plan on coming!

[LindyW2]

We will be there on Wed afternoon

can't WAIT !!!!

[Paul Stringer]

Confirmed!

<span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%"><span style="font-family:Microsoft Sans Serif">The Crime Stoppers Band will perform for us on Thursday evening at 6:30PM. </span> </span>

This is the only night they will be available, so we will have to make some slight adjustments to our program.

Here is a tentative schedule:

Thursday October 12,
1:00—3:00 PM Registration
4:00—5:30 PM Dutch Oven Demo
Dinner on your own
6:15 PM Welcoming Remarks, Announcements, Suggestions*
6:30 PM Lufkin Crime Stoppers Band*

Friday October 13
08:00—09:00 AM Sweet Rolls, donuts & coffee in Rec Building
10:00—11:00 AM Registration
Free Morning/Recreation Building open for visiting, table games, etc
200—3:30 PM Round-table Discussion: Talk about anything mechanical/technical relating to our Eggs*
6:00 PM Pot Luck

Saturday October 14
08:00 AM Coffee pot is on at the Recreation Building
Free Morning/Recreation Building open for visiting, table games, etc
11:45 AM Leave for lunch at Barnhill’s Buffet in Nacogdoches*
2:30—4:00 PM Tour of Eggs
4:15 PM Group Picture (down by the spring)*
5:30 PM “Leftovers” Potluck*
6:30 PM Entertainment: Talent Show??/Farewell Remarks; Plans for Next Year

BTW... Larry and Glenda B of Dallas registered, bringing us back up to the magic 45! They will be coming with their 1975 BOLER 17' which should be very interesting to see.

See y'all next week!