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Sun, 30 September 2018 16:57  |
Ken Henderson
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Location: Americus, GA
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John Nicholls and I left Thursday morning for the trip home. We travelled
farther then planned, about 500 miles. Eureka Recreational Area, a Corps
of Engineers campground near Eddyville, KY looked like a good place to
spend the night. But when we got there we found prominent "No Camping"
signs. The area was open, but the sites were all blocked off. Luckily, we
were able to make a U-turn through the dump station, so didn't have to
disconnect the toad to escape.
After considerable riding about and even stopping to ask directions, we
found Hillman Ferry Campground a few miles farther into the Land Between
the Lakes National Recreation Area. A very nice campground with an
exceptionally friendly and helpful staff. Full hookups, but surprisingly
expensive for a COE facility; $40 ($28 with my Senior Park Pass). Other
campers told us we were lucky to be there before Friday because it would be
full for the next two weeks with local families enjoying Spring Break (2
nearby counties with consecutive break weeks).
Another 500 miles on Friday put us at my home in Americus. A bit tired,
but with two drivers, 1000 miles in 2 days wasn't bad. The GMC and its
Cad500 performed flawlessly for the entire trip, though I did add a quart
of oil after about 1600 miles.
John made it on home by car on Saturday morning.
Thanks to Kim and all the MANY helpers for a GREAT rally. As always, we
tremendously enjoyed visiting with our fellow GMC-nuts! :-)
See Y'All at Tallahassee for sure.
Ken H.
Americus, GA
'76 X-Birchaven w/Cad500/Howell EFI & EBL,
Manny Brakes & 1-Ton, Troy-Bilt APU, etc., etc., etc.
www.gmcwipersetc.com
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| Re: [GMCnet] Travel Home [message #337426 is a reply to message #337425] |
Sun, 30 September 2018 17:41  |
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Glad y'all made it without incident. It was indeed great to see you and
John again. Ya think Elaine will come with you to Tallahasse?
Debbie and I are holed up at Camp Walmart tonight in Watertown, New York.
It's been a great trip so far. Fixin to cut across Vermont and New
Hampshire to Maine in the next couple a days.
See every body next spring!
bdub
On Sun, Sep 30, 2018, 5:58 PM Ken Henderson wrote:
> John Nicholls and I left Thursday morning for the trip home. We travelled
> farther then planned, about 500 miles. Eureka Recreational Area, a Corps
> of Engineers campground near Eddyville, KY looked like a good place to
> spend the night. But when we got there we found prominent "No Camping"
> signs. The area was open, but the sites were all blocked off. Luckily, we
> were able to make a U-turn through the dump station, so didn't have to
> disconnect the toad to escape.
>
> After considerable riding about and even stopping to ask directions, we
> found Hillman Ferry Campground a few miles farther into the Land Between
> the Lakes National Recreation Area. A very nice campground with an
> exceptionally friendly and helpful staff. Full hookups, but surprisingly
> expensive for a COE facility; $40 ($28 with my Senior Park Pass). Other
> campers told us we were lucky to be there before Friday because it would be
> full for the next two weeks with local families enjoying Spring Break (2
> nearby counties with consecutive break weeks).
>
> Another 500 miles on Friday put us at my home in Americus. A bit tired,
> but with two drivers, 1000 miles in 2 days wasn't bad. The GMC and its
> Cad500 performed flawlessly for the entire trip, though I did add a quart
> of oil after about 1600 miles.
>
> John made it on home by car on Saturday morning.
>
> Thanks to Kim and all the MANY helpers for a GREAT rally. As always, we
> tremendously enjoyed visiting with our fellow GMC-nuts! :-)
>
> See Y'All at Tallahassee for sure.
>
> Ken H.
> Americus, GA
> '76 X-Birchaven w/Cad500/Howell EFI & EBL,
> Manny Brakes & 1-Ton, Troy-Bilt APU, etc., etc., etc.
> www.gmcwipersetc.com
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| Re: [GMCnet] Travel Home [message #337428 is a reply to message #337426] |
Sun, 30 September 2018 17:54 |
Ken Henderson
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Yep, you can bet SHE'll be at Tallahassee -- SHE can handle 125 miles with
no problem. :-)
What's your planned route home from Yankeeland? Might as well come by
Americus.
Ken H.
On Sun, Sep 30, 2018 at 6:41 PM Billy Massey wrote:
> Glad y'all made it without incident. It was indeed great to see you and
> John again. Ya think Elaine will come with you to Tallahasse?
> Debbie and I are holed up at Camp Walmart tonight in Watertown, New York.
> It's been a great trip so far. Fixin to cut across Vermont and New
> Hampshire to Maine in the next couple a days.
> See every body next spring!
> bdub
>
> On Sun, Sep 30, 2018, 5:58 PM Ken Henderson
> wrote:
>
>> John Nicholls and I left Thursday morning for the trip home. We
> travelled
>> farther then planned, about 500 miles. Eureka Recreational Area, a Corps
>> of Engineers campground near Eddyville, KY looked like a good place to
>> spend the night. But when we got there we found prominent "No Camping"
>> signs. The area was open, but the sites were all blocked off. Luckily,
> we
>> were able to make a U-turn through the dump station, so didn't have to
>> disconnect the toad to escape.
>>
>> After considerable riding about and even stopping to ask directions, we
>> found Hillman Ferry Campground a few miles farther into the Land Between
>> the Lakes National Recreation Area. A very nice campground with an
>> exceptionally friendly and helpful staff. Full hookups, but surprisingly
>> expensive for a COE facility; $40 ($28 with my Senior Park Pass). Other
>> campers told us we were lucky to be there before Friday because it would
> be
>> full for the next two weeks with local families enjoying Spring Break (2
>> nearby counties with consecutive break weeks).
>>
>> Another 500 miles on Friday put us at my home in Americus. A bit tired,
>> but with two drivers, 1000 miles in 2 days wasn't bad. The GMC and its
>> Cad500 performed flawlessly for the entire trip, though I did add a
> quart
>> of oil after about 1600 miles.
>>
>> John made it on home by car on Saturday morning.
>>
>> Thanks to Kim and all the MANY helpers for a GREAT rally. As always, we
>> tremendously enjoyed visiting with our fellow GMC-nuts! :-)
>>
>> See Y'All at Tallahassee for sure.
>>
>> Ken H.
>> Americus, GA
>> '76 X-Birchaven w/Cad500/Howell EFI & EBL,
>> Manny Brakes & 1-Ton, Troy-Bilt APU, etc., etc., etc.
>> www.gmcwipersetc.com
>> _______________________________________________
>> GMCnet mailing list
>> Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
>> http://list.gmcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/gmclist_list.gmcnet.org
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| Re: [GMCnet] Travel Home [message #337435 is a reply to message #337428] |
Sun, 30 September 2018 19:50 |
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We wanna drive the Blueridge Parkway on the way. Have a Classics Rally on
the 11th so gonna have to step on it.
Thanks for the invite.
bdub
On Sep 30, 2018 6:55 PM, "Ken Henderson" wrote:
Yep, you can bet SHE'll be at Tallahassee -- SHE can handle 125 miles with
no problem. :-)
What's your planned route home from Yankeeland? Might as well come by
Americus.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Travel Home [message #337460 is a reply to message #337435] |
Mon, 01 October 2018 08:09 |
bryant374
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Registered: May 2004
Location: Pleasant Valley, NY 12569
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Billy,
If you get anywhere near Pleasant Valley, NY you are welcome to stop here. Have a great trip.
Bill
Bill Bryant
PO 1976~PB (owned 34 years)
1914 Ford (owned 70 years)
1965 Corvette (owned 39 years)
GMC Motorhome History
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| Re: [GMCnet] Travel Home [message #337471 is a reply to message #337425] |
Mon, 01 October 2018 10:18 |
jhbridges
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Registered: May 2011
Location: Braselton ga
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Billy - if you get off the Parkway and head down 85, you can stay the night here about 55 N of the city. Electric, dump, and water hose. We'll put you on the concrete outside the fence so the dogs don't bother you.
--johnny
Foolish Carriage, 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell
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