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NECO

Posted: Sun Jan 02, 2011 9:46 am
by Smiliesafari
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. \:D/ 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/

Re: NECO

Posted: Sun Jan 02, 2011 7:52 pm
by 1Gary
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........

Re: NECO

Posted: Sun Jan 02, 2011 9:09 pm
by astrozam
Thanks for the info Skip =D>

Re: NECO

Posted: Mon Jan 03, 2011 7:40 am
by snapple
Team Snapple, will be attending again! 5/27 - 30th. Site 617 :cheers:

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! :supz:

Re: NECO

Posted: Mon Jan 03, 2011 9:30 am
by Cobra
hmmmm i think the camping is out for me but i can probably make a day trip out of it

Re: NECO

Posted: Mon May 16, 2011 6:45 am
by snapple
snapple wrote:Team Snapple, will be attending again! 5/27 - 30th. Site 617 :cheers:

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! :supz:
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! :cry:

Re: NECO

Posted: Mon May 16, 2011 12:40 pm
by doyoulikeithere
Just a wee bit far away for me.
How bout a pacific northwest meet?

Re: NECO

Posted: Mon May 16, 2011 4:59 pm
by LiftedAWDAstro
I sure wish we could attend. Work beckons as my work partner is off for his brothers wedding so that comes first.

Re: NECO

Posted: Mon May 16, 2011 6:30 pm
by Cobra
Smiliesafari: what do you have planned for the 28th

Re: NECO

Posted: Tue May 17, 2011 4:20 am
by Smiliesafari
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.

Re: NECO

Posted: Sun May 22, 2011 8:07 am
by 1Gary
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.

Re: NECO

Posted: Mon May 23, 2011 5:13 am
by Smiliesafari
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. \:D/

Re: NECO

Posted: Mon May 23, 2011 7:19 am
by 1Gary
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>

Re: NECO

Posted: Mon May 23, 2011 6:02 pm
by Cobra
hmmm guess i wont be crossing the border again this year then...

Re: NECO

Posted: Tue May 24, 2011 2:24 pm
by snapple
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? :toimonster:

Sorry you guys are going to miss it! But least I won't feel as bad not being there.
Heres to next year! :cheers: