There hasn't been much talk about another North East Camp Out. I'd like to propose a return of the event. The Red, White and Blue Balloon Rally is being held in Letchworth State Park http://nyfalls.com/letchworth-main.html. This event is held Memorial Day weekend. The dates are: 5-27,28,29,30, 2011. This would be a great opportunity for us to meet and socialize with the best Astrosafarians on mother earth. Cherie and I will be there. Bill (Snapple) and Gary came last year. I can't tell you how great it was to meet the brothers. We would like to meet more of you guys and gals. I can guarantee it will be a weekend you wont forget. If you would like to camp in the park you need to make reservations early. The camp sites fill up fast. http://www.balloonsoverletchworth.com/
Hummm.Wonder if that would enough time to have most of Ole Yellar done to drive there??.Well at least the 383 done and running good.Got me thinking now........
1979 Malibu drag race only car
1999 Sonoma 4.3 5 speed-Rufus
1989 Astro-Ole Yellar cancelled-still selling off parts
1985 Astro-shop van R.I.P. my friend
1994 Astro LT RWD W4.3 rod knock RIP
1982 Winnebago single rear wheel-Chevy 350 Scraped 1/28/13-broken dreams......
Team Snapple, will be attending again! 5/27 - 30th. Site 617
Look forward to seeing you & Cherie again,and hopefully this year we'll be able to give you a hand with the "Smilie" balloon!
If any of you fine folks here at ASV can make it,can't wait to meet you! Letchworth is a very beautiful park,and the site of the balloons flying thru the gorge is awesome!
'94 Astro AWD EXT LT - Over 211,000 ,parts van now!
DHC Rock rails
Overland Vans 4" lift kit and bumper w/grille guard
Fiamma awning
snapple wrote:Team Snapple, will be attending again! 5/27 - 30th. Site 617
Look forward to seeing you & Cherie again,and hopefully this year we'll be able to give you a hand with the "Smilie" balloon!
If any of you fine folks here at ASV can make it,can't wait to meet you! Letchworth is a very beautiful park,and the site of the balloons flying thru the gorge is awesome!
Regrettably, due to Amy & I both having to work Memorial Day weekend. We had to cancel our reservation and won't be attending after all! Seriously bummed over this!
'94 Astro AWD EXT LT - Over 211,000 ,parts van now!
DHC Rock rails
Overland Vans 4" lift kit and bumper w/grille guard
Fiamma awning
Vans owned:
1986 Safari 2.5L 4 speed manual - scrapped
1995 Astro 2WD conversion 4.11 posi, shift kit, DHC rock rails - sold to Skippy
1998 Astro 4x4 D44, D60, NP231, full hydraulic system with 9k# Milemarker winch and snow plow - sold to Lockdoc
2003 Astro AWD all stock - traded for a 3/4 ton truck
2005 AWD, 4.10's - sold to skippy
The event consists of a flight in the canyon, morning and evening if the weather is good. Balloon flights are always dependent on weather. After the flights we hang out with friends, eat at local restaurents, and do some sightseeing. It's a great fun social event. There are no competitions, no prizes, no big money to win. Everyone there is there just for the fun of flying and being with friends.
Skip-not sure which day it will be because the weather has been so bad lately,but I will do my level best for a day trip to meet up.PM your cell number so I can check in with you for a weather update.Have a safe trip up here.
1979 Malibu drag race only car
1999 Sonoma 4.3 5 speed-Rufus
1989 Astro-Ole Yellar cancelled-still selling off parts
1985 Astro-shop van R.I.P. my friend
1994 Astro LT RWD W4.3 rod knock RIP
1982 Winnebago single rear wheel-Chevy 350 Scraped 1/28/13-broken dreams......
I have done a long range weather search for the Letchworth area and it appears as though it will rain all weekend. The event hasn't been officially canceled however it's just too far and too expensive to attend and do nothing more than watch it rain all weekend. Regretfully Cherie and I will not be there this year. So, the up side is this gives all of you slackers (haha) a year to make plans for next year.
Skip-I was going to tell you the weather forecast is for rain Thurs threw Sat that I saw this morning.
From what I knew,the NECO's in the past was started to be organized for the yr they where held in shortly after the first of the yr.I do believe as I was told,to put together are alot of work that for the most part where run by Firecakes.She makes really great Monkey bread!!!. =D>
1979 Malibu drag race only car
1999 Sonoma 4.3 5 speed-Rufus
1989 Astro-Ole Yellar cancelled-still selling off parts
1985 Astro-shop van R.I.P. my friend
1994 Astro LT RWD W4.3 rod knock RIP
1982 Winnebago single rear wheel-Chevy 350 Scraped 1/28/13-broken dreams......
Yes, the weather was another concern. We've had alot of rain this Spring! Last year was a really nice weekend weather wise. The odds for it being good 2 years in a row for tent camping?
Sorry you guys are going to miss it! But least I won't feel as bad not being there.
Heres to next year!
'94 Astro AWD EXT LT - Over 211,000 ,parts van now!
DHC Rock rails
Overland Vans 4" lift kit and bumper w/grille guard
Fiamma awning
Cherie and I will be there. Bill (Snapple) and Gary came last year. I can't tell you how great it was to meet the brothers. We would like to meet more of you guys and gals. I can guarantee it will be a weekend you wont forget. If you would like to camp in the park you need to make reservations early. The camp sites fill up fast.
