Poll - Possible Central Arkansas Mini Gathering - September 2018

[Scottintexas]

I would prefer not the first weekend only because it's labor day and it would give me extra time to prepare
But I'll be there whatever is chosen

 

[Bruce]

Yes, may need to firm up my wife and kids. My daughter said something about a change but I think that was the 23rd for some reason.

Just let us know which dates work. I believe it will be @Betik, @Scottintexas, your family and mine.

Are you interested in camping on an island or would you like me to look for land based lodging? Prices start a little under $100 a night for a one bed cabin and go up to $450 or so for a three or four bedroom condo.

 

[Bruce]

I would prefer not the first weekend only because it's labor day and it would give me extra time to prepare
But I'll be there whatever is chosen

I believe the weekends of the 15th or 22nd are on the table and that either will work for @Betik and my family.

Labor Day will be a busy day on the lake so it is best to be avoided.

 

[Bruce]

Normally I just bring a shovel but I am thinking that I will bring a bathroom tent and my extra boat potty this time.

 

[djetok]

23rd is a no go for us my daughter is running a 5k that day. I am looking at condos currently. We/I only camp with showers

 

[Bruce]

23rd is a no go for us my daughter is running a 5k that day

Does the 15th work?

 

[Betik]

I am looking at condos currently. We/I only camp with showers

2nd cleanest lake in the US , right ???
Jump in and you are clean

 

[djetok]

Yes we are going pending any issues. 15-17

 

[djetok]

2nd cleanest lake in the US , right ???
Jump in and you are clean

Haha. Just saw a condo with a hot tub. Plus my wife is about 10 feet away chanting I do not want to camp on a Island. I doubt that our kids will go just us.

 

[djetok]

I will book a condo on monday after heather checks her work schedule to confirm she doesn't have any work events. Girl scouts screws up my weekends sometimes.

 

[Bruce]

Haha. Just saw a condo with a hot tub. Plus my wife is about 10 feet away chanting I do not want to camp on a Island. I doubt that our kids will go just us.

Understood, I am checking to see if the restaurant at Crystal Springs will be open that weekend. If they are then it would be a good place to eat breakfast on the Sunday morning and you might want to stay in one of their cabins. If not Mountain Harbor wins. I am guessing that you are looking at condos at Mountain Harbor.

 

[Bruce]

I will book a condo on monday

That gives me time to figure out if Crystal will be open. I have friends in management there.

 

[djetok]

That gives me time to figure out if Crystal will be open. I have friends in management there.

If it's not and you guys camp we could eat at our condo. We are easy about everything except showers

 

[Bruce]

If it's not and you guys camp we could eat at our condo. We are easy about everything except showers

My thinking is that my family launch Saturday morning and eat on the island other than Sunday breakfast. Going to breakfast at a marina gives us a chance to enjoy modern conveniences after a night of camping. Hopefully you can join us for an island campfire Saturday night which leads you to a star light cruise back to the hotel. The moon is supposed to be minimal at the time. If the sky is clear the starts will be spectacular.

@Betik and @Scottintexas if you want to camp two nights that could work for us as well.

 

[Scottintexas]

We can do either but would probably prefer hotel Fri and camp sat

 

[Betik]

Haha. Just saw a condo with a hot tub.

We form the boat in a stbd circle and rev the engines. I am sure there will plenty of hot water in the middle. LOL

As long as we get to meet you, I am happy

 

[Bruce]

We can do either but would probably prefer hotel Fri and camp sat

I find one night of camping easier than two.

 

[Betik]

Hotel Friday will probably be a good idea. Especially after a 5 hour drive

 

[Bruce]

@Scottintexas, @Betik how many people are you each bringing?

Crash at my house Friday night? That is going to involve some sleeping on couches or inflatable mattresses but we have 4.5 baths and enough room to park and turn around the trucks and trailers. Emma has a full size bunk bed that works well for four + kids.

 

[Betik]

absofrenenlutly.
Me, Ajax, Hana.

Claire can sleep in the car, LOL