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| Re: [GMCnet] Dothan "Wagon Train" ?? [message #197058 is a reply to message #197045] |
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Matt Colie
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| mmmm ka wrote on Fri, 01 February 2013 09:38 |
Hello GMC'ers
Thinking about Dothan. Wondering if any folks from the WI, MI, MN, IL area are going. Would there be any interest in a group "Wagon Train"
Mark Kasiewicz & Dawn Koepp
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Mark,
We are planning to be there, but (now that no one has a job to get back to) we are planning to take a week to get there. Our plan is to go by way of Natchez Trace, Vicksburg Battlefields, Baton Rouge, NOLA, the museum at Pensacola and maybe the aquarium at down on the gulf coast.
Matt
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| Re: [GMCnet] Dothan "Wagon Train" ?? [message #197073 is a reply to message #197069] |
Fri, 01 February 2013 12:18 |
jknezek
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I'm still hoping to convince my wife to bring the family to Dothan, but even I'm at a loss for what to do with a 3 year old and two 1 year olds in the Dothan area for the better part of a week. I'd be bummed to go solo since it will eat up some of my vacation that I'd rather spend with the family, but it's hard to miss the convention when it's so close to home. At the same time, it's hard to bring the family without good ways to entertain them.
Thanks,
Jeremy Knezek
1976 Glenbrook
Birmingham, AL
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| Re: [GMCnet] Dothan "Wagon Train" ?? [message #197086 is a reply to message #197079] |
Fri, 01 February 2013 14:27 |
jknezek
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| WD0AFQ wrote on Fri, 01 February 2013 14:20 |
| jknezek wrote on Fri, 01 February 2013 12:18 |
I'm still hoping to convince my wife to bring the family to Dothan, but even I'm at a loss for what to do with a 3 year old and two 1 year olds in the Dothan area for the better part of a week. I'd be bummed to go solo since it will eat up some of my vacation that I'd rather spend with the family, but it's hard to miss the convention when it's so close to home. At the same time, it's hard to bring the family without good ways to entertain them.
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Jeremy, bring them to Jim's table. I love kids and I am sure they will find Jim entertaining.
Seriously, at least come down in the car for a couple of days, if the family does not come. I am still trying to figure out just what I will do. Teri may not get to come. I hate going that far in the GMC without her. Got some work to be done on the GMC before it will drive that far. May end up sleeping in our new hybrid. Throw my portable dish and tv in so I will be set.
Dan
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I'm sure I'll be there for at least some of the time. I'm waiting to see the schedule to see how much time off it will require to make what I'm really interested in seeing. As for the kids, I'm just not sure if they will come at all. I'm leaning toward probably not. My wife and I spent quite a bit of time thinking about it, even considering going to a different campground that had a pool/playground etc, but if we're going to do that it won't be "family time" anyway when I go to the convention. Defeats the purpose of being altogether. Upshot is I'll be there for a few days I'm sure, and probably with a spare bed if you need it...
Thanks,
Jeremy Knezek
1976 Glenbrook
Birmingham, AL
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| Re: [GMCnet] Dothan "Wagon Train" ?? [message #197189 is a reply to message #197045] |
Sat, 02 February 2013 17:06 |
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If I can get Money Pit in satisfactory running
condition, I'm going to try to make Dothan.
We might be interested in joining a "train"
somewhere between home and Dothan if convenient.
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> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> From: matt7323tze@gmail.com
> Date: Fri, 1 Feb 2013 10:01:57 -0600
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Dothan "Wagon Train" ??
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> mmmm ka wrote on Fri, 01 February 2013 09:38
> > Hello GMC'ers
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> > Thinking about Dothan. Wondering if any folks from the WI, MI, MN, IL area are going. Would there be any interest in a group "Wagon Train"
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> > Mark Kasiewicz & Dawn Koepp
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> Mark,
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> We are planning to be there, but (now that no one has a job to get back to) we are planning to take a week to get there. Our plan is to go by way of Natchez Trace, Vicksburg Battlefields, Baton Rouge, NOLA, the museum at Pensacola and maybe the aquarium at down on the gulf coast.
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> Matt
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> SE Michigan - Twixt A2 and Detroit
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| Re: [GMCnet] Dothan "Wagon Train" ?? [message #197256 is a reply to message #197058] |
Sun, 03 February 2013 21:54 |
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Matt,
Great route you have planned. Vicksburg and Natchez Trace fascinate me.
We're going early to Pensacola area - family there. A couple of other GMCers
may get to the Naval aviation museum there before heading on to Dothan. We
need to meet up and enjoy the museum together.
Byron Songer
Louisville, KY
Matt Colie wrote:
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> mmmm ka wrote on Fri, 01 February 2013 09:38
>> Hello GMC'ers
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>> Thinking about Dothan. Wondering if any folks from the WI, MI, MN, IL area
>> are going. Would there be any interest in a group "Wagon Train"
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>> Mark Kasiewicz & Dawn Koepp
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> Mark,
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> We are planning to be there, but (now that no one has a job to get back to) we
> are planning to take a week to get there. Our plan is to go by way of Natchez
> Trace, Vicksburg Battlefields, Baton Rouge, NOLA, the museum at Pensacola and
> maybe the aquarium at down on the gulf coast.
>
> Matt
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| Re: [GMCnet] Dothan "Wagon Train" ?? [message #197324 is a reply to message #197323] |
Mon, 04 February 2013 11:28 |
kerry pinkerton
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I haven't been to the Gulfarium in 15 years and things could have changed a lot...better or worse. When I was there it was pretty underwhelming. If you're thinking Sea World...its not. Basically a tourist trap.
The museum at the Pensacola Naval Air station is fantastic! My wife was a bit bored but the boys and I thought it was great! I've been several times.
Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama
Had 5 over the years. Currently have a '06 Fleetwood Discovery 39L
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| Re: [GMCnet] Dothan "Wagon Train" ?? [message #197325 is a reply to message #197045] |
Mon, 04 February 2013 11:30 |
kerry pinkerton
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I'll probably be heading down to Dothan early because the DixieLanders are in charge of some setup stuff. However, if anyone on the way home is heading north on I65 and wants a diversion near the Tennessee/Alabama line, you are welcome to come by. Got power and water for two coaches.
Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama
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| Re: [GMCnet] Dothan "Wagon Train" ?? [message #197327 is a reply to message #197058] |
Mon, 04 February 2013 11:39 |
Dennis S
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| Matt Colie wrote on Fri, 01 February 2013 10:01 |
We are planning to be there, but (now that no one has a job to get back to) we are planning to take a week to get there. Our plan is to go by way of Natchez Trace, Vicksburg Battlefields, Baton Rouge, NOLA, the museum at Pensacola and maybe the aquarium at down on the gulf coast.
Matt
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On the Natchez Trace route -- one stop at Tupelo you might consider..
http://www.tupeloautomuseum.com/index.php
And going through Birmingham, Alabama...
http://barbermuseum.org/
I have not yet made either -- but have heard very good reports.
Dennis (who travels mostly via the internet)
Dennis S
73 Painted Desert 230
Memphis TN Metro
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| Re: [GMCnet] Dothan "Wagon Train" ?? [message #197340 is a reply to message #197324] |
Mon, 04 February 2013 13:32 |
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Do the Georgia Aquarium here in Atlanta. It is impressive - worth the trip and the admission.
--johnny
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'76 palm beach
From: Kerry Pinkerton <Pinkertonk@MCHSI.com>
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Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Dothan "Wagon Train" ??
I haven't been to the Gulfarium in 15 years and things could have changed a lot...better or worse. When I was there it was pretty underwhelming. If you're thinking Sea World...its not. Basically a tourist trap.
The museum at the Pensacola Naval Air station is fantastic! My wife was a bit bored but the boys and I thought it was great! I've been several times.
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North Alabama, near Huntsville,
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| Re: [GMCnet] Dothan "Wagon Train" ?? [message #197341 is a reply to message #197340] |
Mon, 04 February 2013 13:44 |
jknezek
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| Johnny Bridges wrote on Mon, 04 February 2013 14:32 |
Do the Georgia Aquarium here in Atlanta. It is impressive - worth the trip and the admission.
--johnny
'76 23' transmode norris
'76 palm beach
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Georgia Aquarium is interesting that's for sure. For my money though, the freshwater side of the aquarium in Chattanooga is better. More to see and do, although less "flashy" than the one in Atlanta.
Thanks,
Jeremy Knezek
1976 Glenbrook
Birmingham, AL
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| Re: [GMCnet] Dothan "Wagon Train" ?? [message #197351 is a reply to message #197325] |
Mon, 04 February 2013 14:43 |
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I would take you up on that. We usually stop over at a friend who is
literally three blocks from I-65. He has a stupid looking thing called a
5th wheel. He wants a motorhome but his wife doesn't like the idea (get
this) of pulling something behind. That is so silly. I guess they push
their trailer instead of pulling it. And, talk about cheap construction.
As my friend says, they have no idea how much they rattle since they don't
ride in it while moving.
Byron Songer
Louisville, KY
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>I'll probably be heading down to Dothan early because the DixieLanders
>are in charge of some setup stuff. However, if anyone is heading north
>on I65 and wants a diversion near the Tennessee/Alabama line, you are
>welcome to come by. Got power and water for two coaches.
>--
>Kerry Pinkerton
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>North Alabama, near Huntsville,
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>77 Eleganza II, "The Lady", 403CI, also a 76 Eleganza being re-bodied as
>an Art Deco car hauler
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| Re: [GMCnet] Dothan "Wagon Train" ?? [message #197353 is a reply to message #197352] |
Mon, 04 February 2013 14:53 |
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| A Hamilto wrote on Mon, 04 February 2013 14:47 |
| Dennis S wrote on Mon, 04 February 2013 11:39 |
...one stop at Tupelo you might consider...
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Birthplace of Elvis?
I once drove by the house where he was born. It is too small to justify what they wanted for a "tour".
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Stop at the Tupelo McDonalds. They have (at least they did last visit) quite a display of Elvis memorabilia.
And as Gene would say -- senior coffee and free wifi also.
Dennis
Dennis S
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| Re: [GMCnet] Dothan "Wagon Train" ?? [message #197355 is a reply to message #197324] |
Mon, 04 February 2013 15:34 |
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Pensacola Naval Air Museum is not to be missed. I went with Bob twice and
I enjoyed it--just not as much as he and my son-in-law or brother-in-law.
On Mon, Feb 4, 2013 at 11:28 AM, Kerry Pinkerton <Pinkertonk@mchsi.com>wrote:
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> I haven't been to the Gulfarium in 15 years and things could have changed
> a lot...better or worse. When I was there it was pretty underwhelming. If
> you're thinking Sea World...its not. Basically a tourist trap.
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> The museum at the Pensacola Naval Air station is fantastic! My wife was a
> bit bored but the boys and I thought it was great! I've been several times.
> --
> Kerry Pinkerton
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> North Alabama, near Huntsville,
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> 77 Eleganza II, "The Lady", 403CI, also a 76 Eleganza being re-bodied as
> an Art Deco car hauler
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