I don't know if it is spring fever, or the fact that my daughter still brings up the last jamboree at least once a week. Either way, I must ask, any thoughts on a number 5?
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I don't know if it is spring fever, or the fact that my daughter still brings up the last jamboree at least once a week. Either way, I must ask, any thoughts on a number 5?
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Yea, if you get on your sled now, you might make it to Minnesota.
Yes, It is scheduled for the last week in JUNE, and to be held on the Kenai Peninsula, Alaska. The salmon fishing will be great, we can pit roast a small black bear. Bring extra beer and extra women.Quote:
Originally Posted by natertot
I'm already saving nate, I'm missing the baby F.A.R.T's! (we didn't get a group photo either) I'll leave all the where's and when's to ya'll
I am ready to go but I guess it will be this fall. It might be nice to have a spring one but I just do not know if there would be much turn out as we always get lots to say yes and then when it comes time to actually commit people have lots of reasons or excuses of why they cannot attend. i realize that with as scattered as this group is that maybe we should have more than one and set them in different locations to see if that would help with the turnout.
My vote is for the third or fourth weekend in October......in the mountains.
If anybody wants to get away from the cold and come on down to Florida - let me know. We could keep it to the northern end of the state to minimize your travel.
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Originally Posted by crashdive123
Cumberland Gap was a good place, but Crash is driving two days to get that far north. How about if we picked a spot a state south, like Cherokee NF or Hiwassee?
http://www.tn.gov/environment/parks/Hiwassee/
They are close to interstate access and good facilities.
North Carolina and North Georgia also have some excellent sites. All would be "in the mountains" and have leaf color so Crash can get his "4 seasons and an cold snap" fix.
That would cut about 5 hours off Crash's trip and put the location a one day drive both north and south, unless you are on the Great Lakes, in the upper midwest or the megolopolious of the east.
I am all for a couple of other regional gatherings! We have a bunch of folks scattered across Michigan, OH/IN/IL who could gather somewhere in that area. I would drive up for that one.
Nate, if you, the wife and the kids get hungry for a good camp just yell. I really enjoyed camping with your family. There are all kinds of places to run too within an hour drive of our general locale.
Missed last year, on the "To do" list this year....doesn't matter where/when....
I would second north Georgia. Or even northeast... :innocent:
The place you listed works for me. Looks like they take reservations up to 12 months in advance. Didn't see mention of group sites, but admittedly I didn't spend much time looking.Quote:
Originally Posted by kyratshooter
I hear there are mountains west of the Mississippi River....just sayin..
This year I am heading to Washington for my vacation, well, that plus a week at 10,000 ft with the boy scouts. Georgia is a little more than a day's drive for me.
Oh boy, Oh boy I cannot wait. Anywhere wihtin a one day drive is fine with me.
I'm in! Can bring plenty of beer, the danish ( the pastry not the people) sorry about the extra women though. The ones I had were past the expiration date and the wife won't let me stock up on any more.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sourdough
I would love to be there. Seems that lack of money and time are working against me.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sourdough
If Winnie can make it all the way from Great Britian we accept no distance excuses from those in the lower 48 states.Quote:
Originally Posted by finallyME
As it is 1timestar and Sourdough are in the U.S. but farther away than Winnie when you measure the miles.
Believe it or not, the trip is worth it just for the food! This bunch can cook!
I simply request some place new each year. Cumberland gap was wonderful, but there are many more wonderful spots. New, for new's sake.
We haven't done a repeat yet. No reason to start now.
I can figure a geographic center for those likely to attend, if you think that would help. It would, of course, require a submission of at least a rough beginning locale.
All suggestions are welcome.
Submit, in confidence, a rough geographic locale to me via PM. I can keep a Google Earth map updated to show the "geo center" of "likelys".
I'm always interested in a meet and greet but I'm limited as to how far I can go. So when and mainly WHERE would be determining if I could make it. Though I'm interested, leave me off of the 'map' so it won't scew it if there's a high probability I cannot make it.
I know others have offered rides before, but I cannot keep seated in the same spot for an extended amount of time without getting anxious and restless. Especially as a passenger.
Well, I'm in the Cincinnati, OH realm. Kyrat is N. Ky. Rick is Indiana. Hunter is Wisconson. Crash Is Florida. Ranger is Georgia. Intothenew is West virginia.
Looking at the maps, it seems SE Tenn, SW North Carolina, or Northern GA would put everyone within a days drive. Central WI and NYC would be the farthest drives at 13-14 hours, not counting those West of the Mississippi River.
We could go SE Missouri to extend a reach to our western brothern, but I would be against it if we have a dozen eastern members and one western. SE Missouri would be a trek for Crash however and about 17hrs for NYC.
If I count Winnie, our campsite might be a bit wet!
For me and my family, East Tennessee mountains sound pretty good. I would like to go with the 2nd or 3rd weekend of Oct. I have wee little ones and don't want to freeze them out.
There seems to be lots of camping locations in Great Smoky Mountains National Park just South of Gatlinburg, TN.
GSMNP also allows "back country" camping if we want something more remote........Just thinking about the drunken party next to us last year.
You mean the Jamboree isn't a drunken party?
Well, there was a rather large group that was in the campgrounds that was pretty rowdy one night. They left the next morning and they left their sites a mess. There was bottles and trash everywhere. It really detracted from the peacefulness.Quote:
Originally Posted by Winter
I feel ya, I know the type. I'd like to make it to one of these someday.
I promise I'll be drunk, but more funny/stupid than rowdy.
As long as we don't venture into Dinosaur territory, I'll be happy.:innocent:
With two data points:
Map Linky
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Originally Posted by natertot
Based loosely on that, it's dead center of the Daniel Boone NF.
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Originally Posted by natertot
Horseheads NY
Hey, I can fly anywhere, makes no odds to me!
I think Daniel Boone NF has already been done, but don't quote me on that, one of the die-hards may be able to confirm.
The second Jamboree was at Bandy Creek in Big South Fork.
This year is just bad because of all the plans I have already. Next year probably won't be good either. However, in 2 years I plan to drive up to my brother's house in CT and maybe do an AT section. My route would more than likely take up some of my church's historical sites, which means Missouri, Illinois, Ohio, NY. If you guys planned one a little farther north, 2 years from now, I might have to swing by. Of course, it would have to be before September. My kids have school.Quote:
Originally Posted by kyratshooter
The little F.A.R.T.S. are disapointed.....they LOVE dinosaurs! Especially little guy, when he isn't sliding under the table!Quote:
Originally Posted by Winnie
Just a recap so far.
Possible Locations:
Great Smoky Mountains National Forest, TN
Cherokee National Forest, TN
Nantahala National Forest, NC
Daniel Boone National Forest, KY
Cohutta National Forest, GA
Possible attendees:
Crash
Ranger
Intothenew
Kyrat
Winnie
Hunter
Bornthatway
Natertot
Lets think about keeping it in the Chattanooga/North GA/North Carolina area. That is the half way point for most of the attendees east of the Mississippi. We know the climate and scenery of that area and can keep it 1 day drive for everyone.
Makes sense to me.....Do others from the North agree?Quote:
Originally Posted by kyratshooter
Ooo yes! I didn't get to NC/GA last year, as Sandy cut short my trip.
I didn't get a chance to check out camping, but our drive through Pisgah National Forest was fantastic. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pisgah_National_Forest
Possible Locations:
Great Smoky Mountains National Forest, TN
Cherokee National Forest, TN
Nantahala National Forest, NC
Pisgah National Forest, NC
Cohutta National Forest, GA
Possible attendees:
Crash
Ranger
Intothenew
Kyrat
Winnie
Hunter
Bornthatway
Natertot