Maine Rally This Summer

[Jim Skiff]

Now is a good time to mention that we are hoping on having a mini-rally here in Maine this summer. It is a great place to be (in the summer) and there is a lot to see.

We could do a couple of days in Boothbay Harbor and a couple of days in Bar Harbor.

It could turn into a larger event if folks are interested.

What say you?

Jim

[truk4u]

A Maine mini sounds good to me. Looks like July and August are the warmest months.

[Loc]

The bride and I were talking about doing a short road trip early summer to Maine, Nova Scotia and PEI. We will probably do this in June or very early July given our Colorado trip planned for the first of August.

[GDeen]

Ok, Jennifer has Maine very high on her list...in fact, I talked her out of a fall trip a couple of years ago until we bought a bus. So we have that base covered now.

What is the famous park on the coast up there? She has read a lot about it and wants to go so we would definitely be interested.

[Loc]

Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor or Bah Hahba as the natives say (right Jim)

[GDeen]

Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor or Bah Hahba as the natives say (right Jim)

That would be the one.....

[Jon Wehrenberg]

We are in. Before Gary breaks my chops you haven't picked a date yet have you?

[tdelorme]

OK, Skiffer, we're in. Pick a date and tell us where to make resverations. Jan has been pushing the PEI deal for awhile now so what the heck, it ain't but 2000 miles from the farm.

[aggies09]

Jen and I are interested, but will need to know dates etc. We love Maine and have been trying to come up with a reason to go that way.

[Jon Wehrenberg]

Hey Jim,

I suspect you may end up with a bigger rally than you planned.

[Jim Skiff]

That sounds great! I'll look at some dates and post them.

July and August is our summer.

Jim

[phorner]

We plan to be in Maine this summer, so a rally sounds great to us!!

How about Bayley's Camping Resort near Scarborough? They have a great new section for big rigs...

[phorner]

That sounds great! I'll look at some dates and post them.

July and August is our summer.

Jim

So, I guess the last week of July and the first week of August pretty much cover both weeks of summer ?:eek:

[GDeen]

July is best for us for whatever that is worth....Aug starts to get into the start of school etc....

[mcirco]

Hi Jim,

Laura and I would love to attend a get together in Maine this summer. Just let us know when.


Miles & Laura Circo
2004 Country Coach XLII D/S
Wittman, Maryland

[JIM CHALOUPKA]

Definitely interested if we can make the time work out.


JIM

[tdelorme]

July is best for us for whatever that is worth....Aug starts to get into the start of school etc....


Yea, July if possible. We're committed to pulling Loc out of the ditch he'll wind up in come August.

[rickdesilva]

Depending on the date we're in. We have room (in NJ) for anyone who wants to stop over on the way up.

[hhoppe]

The mind wants to be there, now I have to work on getting the two bodies there. July huh? well we'll have to work on that one.

[truk4u]

Be careful not to pick July dates that will conflict with Oshkosh the 25th through the 28th.

[MangoMike]

I may be up for this too. Can we hang with George H in Kennebunkport?

[BrianE]

Just might be possible for us if it's after Oshkosh. Mike, I'm with you, hangin' with George would be a treat.

[hobobimmer]

Deb, Eric and Jay are interested. We are planning to be in Nova Scotia the end of July/ beginning of August anyway, so a visit to Maine on the way up would be great!

Deb

[shookie]

Maine good for Linda and Me...dates determine final decision...best to all...shookie

[lloyd&pamela]

We will be in Canada for the summer, but could drop into Maine for a Rally, but need to be in Nova Scotia the last week of July to meet up with Eric and Debbie for Folk Harbour Festival in Lunenburg. We are tentatively planning a tour of Nova Scotia and Cape Breton Island to follow that.

If anyone else in interested in joining us let me know, we may psudo-waggon-master a tour of Nova Scotia.

[CAPT MOGUL & Sandy]

What about celebrating the 4th of July in Maine?:)

[michaeldterry]

What about celebrating the 4th of July in Maine?:)

THE place to be on the 4th of July is Bristol, RI!

The Annual Bristol, Rhode Island Fourth of July Celebration, established in 1785, is the oldest continuous celebration of its kind in the United States.

Check it out! The 225th Bristol, RI Fourth of July Celebration (http://www.july4thbristolri.com/)

July 4th weekend in Bristol, RI is an incredible experience!

[Jim Skiff]

We are working on this and are really excited about POGGERS coming to Maine.

A new member " Woody " has arranged for dry camping at Owls Head Transportation Museum between 7/10/10 and 7/17/10. We will choose a couple of days during that time. Thanks Tad.

So right now we are trying to get spaces in Boothbay and Bar Harbor.

This will be a summer blast! More as we find out what is available.

Pictures at Cow Shit corner are extra but can be arranged.....For a fee. :D

Jim

[GDeen]

Look forward to it!

[mikedee]

My wife wants to go so I guess I will see you in Maine pending business.

[HarborBus]

The wife and I had planned on a trip to Maine the 1st part of August but I would like to attend the get together, so I'll see if she wants to give up another month of her summer in Gig Harbor.

[truk4u]

Skiffer,

Since you own the Maine Rally, lucky boy, are we now considering a window between July 10 and 17? If possible, we need to nail down some dates so plans can be made. Are the campgrounds you mentioned still open for reservations this time of year or are they shut down?

Who Dat!:cool:

[Jim Skiff]

This is our tentative schedule:

Tuesday July 20: Boothbay

Wednesday 21: Dry Camp at Owls Head Transportation Museum near
Rockland Maine

Thursday & Friday22 & 23: Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park

I'm still working with the Boothbay campground for details and availability.
(Seems they went south for the winter. :eek:)

[gmcbuffalo]

Has POG 9 dates and location been worked out.
GregM

[gmcbuffalo]

A little thread search and I found it.
GregM

[truk4u]

Remember, you can click on the Calendar and get the whole year on one page with all the Rallys.

[Jim Skiff]

Summer is the busy time in Maine so please get your reservations for the Maine mini-rally!

Tuesday July 20: Boothbay Shore Hills Campground
Contact Jean Reny 207-380-6375 or 207-633-4782(Please leave a message if she doesn't answer and she will call you back.)
Jean said they don't take credit cards but require a $40.00 deposit sent to the address on their website
(http://www.shorehills.com/reservation.html)
Wednesday 21: Dry Camp at Owls Head Transportation Museum near
Rockland Maine Contact Jim Skiff or Tad Woodhull(Woody)

Thursday & Friday 22 & 23:Narrows Too Campground - Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park
207-667-4300 (Reservations handled by a third party.)

Please let them know you are with the Prevost Owners Group and mention
Jim Skiff as we have asked for 15 spaces at this time.

When you have made your reservations please let me know so we can plan on food and activities.

[hobobimmer]

Jim,

Eric, Deb, and Jay have made reservations as instructed. We are looking forward to it! Thanks for organizing something in your neck of the woods.

Deb

[Jim Skiff]

We look forward to seeing all of you! :D

[JIM KELLER]

Mr. Skiff, I went on POG, clicked on the Website for Shore Hills Campground, called Jean at 207 380 6375, she answered her phone and is in Fl. right now, downloaded the sheet to fill out our information, wrote the check and mailed the reservation form, advised her I knew Jim Skiff and we were members of POG. I think Karen and I are in. If I can get more time off this afternoon I will register for the next Campground. Easy as 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8.

[Jon Wehrenberg]

Skiffer, I reserved and paid for the Boothbay and Bar Harbor sites. I'm informing you as per step two of your instructions. I like Lobstah as much as I like oysters. I hope Maine has a lot of them set aside for me.

[JIM KELLER]

Business is slow so I had time to register at Narrows Too. Called 207 667 4300 and talked to Jeanna. Said she didn't know Jim Skiff and never heard of POG. I convinced her I was telling the truth so she put me on hold to call someone else. Short wait. She told me to call Laura at 207 288 8106. Laura took my information and credit card # so I think we are in at this location also. Easy as 1,2.

[rfoster]

I called and they could not understand me, nor could I understand them. So I did it with sign language. I am in.

[Danss]

Dan & Jo are booked and ready. Like Roger said they speak a little different than us folks!

[GDeen]

Jennifer and I are booked. Jean immediately asked if I was with Prevost group....the Narrows Too guy had no clue but put a note in the reservation. (I asked for the Premium Ocean Front and told him to charge it to Jon W. which he said was no problem.)

So Jim please add us to the dry camp night as well.

[Jon Wehrenberg]

I can see we are going to have problems in Maine. We have folks that don't speak the language and we have guys from Texas that don't know how much fun I can have with other people's coaches.

[GDeen]

I can see we are going to have problems in Maine. We have folks that don't speak the language and we have guys from Texas that don't know how much fun I can have with other people's coaches.

Big Big Problems!:cool:

[phorner]

Skiffer,

Our reservations have been made, the check's in the mail, put us in for the dry camping, we're on our way.

See you in July!!

[Denny]

Reservations have been at Boothbay and Narrows Too Campground. Looking forward to visiting everyone and Maine.

[JIM KELLER]

Mr. Skiff Miles and I were talking and realize this is not an official POG Rally. It is nice of you to make arrangements for all of us and do the legwork to make this event come together. It is not your responsibility to start spending money for food and such. Let us know as we get closer to the "event " how much participation is needed to make you whole.

[mcirco]

Finalized my reservations today. Laura and I will be joining the party assuming the 48 inches of snow in my driveway has melted by then.

Miles & Laura Circo
2004 Country Coach 45' XLII D/S
Wittman, Maryland

[rfoster]

Miles: There is one bright spot to all that snow. The goverment was closed down.

I have thought of Mango and the resturant business while this is going on----I guess you can freeze Jerk Chicken - or can you?

[truk4u]

King - It was already frozen, you didn't think the yard birds were fresh did you?:rolleyes:

[Jeff Bayley]

Lloyd- You said you need to be in Nova Scotia around the time of the Maine Rally. At Bar Harbor, there is a high speed catameran ferry http://www.catferry.com/ that goes non stop back and forth to Nova Scotia twice a day I recall. It's around $500 one way. You could go one way and drive back one way instead of seeing the same scenery twice and although it's pricey consider the fuel costs and time savings. For passengers only it's under $100 (round trip I THINK) if you guys wanted to plan a day trip but it probably looks just like Maine except for a bunch of "Eh?" talk.

Looks like the Royal Coach Club is going to be there September 12th - 18th in case you want to intermingle. They'd probably all sign up for POG if ya'll waned to make the snowball bigger. http://www.royalecoachclub.com/rally.cfm

I just edited this after reading more of this thread I was behind on and realized everyone is going in July. Didn't think a date was set yet.

Has anyone ever tried making an annual "Mega Prevost Rally" combining all the various clubs ? Could just make it the same place and time each year to maybe increase turn out. Maybe it would be too out of control and hard to organize. I guess I should make it to our own rally first before suggesting such a thing.

[Jim Skiff]

Jeff,

The "Cat" formerly the "Blue Nose" has been discontinued.

http://www.catferry.com/cat-statement-2009.html (http://www.catferry.com/cat-statement-2009.html)


Jim

[lloyd&pamela]

We will see everyone at the Narrows Too Campground. We booked it today and will be coming down from Quebec into Maine.

[GDeen]

Jennifer and I have booked a few extra days at Narrows Too beyond the group dates to spend a little more time exploring the park and surrounding areas. Looking forward to it!

[wabarg]

Sounds good... What are the dates??

[Jim Skiff]

Wabarg,

Here is the information:

Summer is the busy time in Maine so please get your reservations for the Maine mini-rally!

Tuesday July 20: Boothbay Shore Hills Campground
Contact Jean Reny 207-380-6375 or 207-633-4782(Please leave a message if she doesn't answer and she will call you back.)
Jean said they don't take credit cards but require a $40.00 deposit sent to the address on their website
(http://www.shorehills.com/reservation.html)
Wednesday 21: Dry Camp at Owls Head Transportation Museum near
Rockland Maine Contact Jim Skiff or Tad Woodhull(Woody)

Thursday & Friday 22 & 23:Narrows Too Campground - Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park
207-667-4300 (Reservations handled by a third party.)

Please let them know you are with the Prevost Owners Group and mention
Jim Skiff as we have asked for 15 spaces at this time.

When you have made your reservations please let me know so we can plan on food and activities.

[rickdesilva]

Skiffer,
We're in, make room for us at Owl's head

[Will Garner]

Jim,

Carole says we are in. She will be making the reservations this weekend. Do you know of a restraurant that serves lobster for Breakfast? I might need to have that information in case Carole goes on a strictly lobsterian diet!

See ya there!

[Woody]

FYI the following are all on display at the Owls Head Museum, most flying, and we will have the 1941 Stearman, a 1933 Waco and Super Cub available for tours of Penobscot Bay (for a price) if FOG permits.




1804 Cayley Glider 1916 Royal Aircraft Factory F.E.8
1870 Penaud Planaphore 1917 Curtiss JN-4D "Jenny"
1891 Lilienthal Glider 1917 Fokker Dr.I Triplane
1896 Chanute Glider 1917 Nieuport 28C.1
ca. 1900 Clark Biwing 1917 Royal Aircraft Factory S.E.5a
1903 Wright Flyer 1917 Spad XIIIc.I
1909 Antoinette 1918 Standard J-1
1909 Bleriot XI 1923 Fokker C.IVa
1910 Henri Farman III Biplane 1930 Domenjoz Glider
1912 Curtiss Model D 1931 WACO UBF-2 Biplane
1913 Deperdussin Racer 1932 Milliken M-1 Special
1913 Etrich Taube 1941 Stearman A75N/1 Biplane
1916 Sopwith Pup 1946 Piper J3C Cub

All this plus an incredible collection of pre 1930 autos. (My wife's art gallery -Art of the Sea) is close BUY.

Hope you all can attend this event.

Tad (woody)

[Bill Dator]

Jim, please put us down for Owls Head. Bill Dator

[Will Garner]

Jim,

Carole made our reservations. We will be participating at all three stops. We will get to the first stop early and depart the third stop a little late. We are definately in for the one night dry camp at the transportation musuem.

[Jim Skiff]

We are looking forward to the Maine rally. Will and Carole have an advantage as they "Know the territory." Linda and I enjoyed their company last summer and some good lobster.

When you do come, bring a dry sense of humor. As my grandfather once said,

"You give me a piece of soft pine and a sharp knife and I can whittle you a better looking grandson than the one I got."

[truk4u]

Just think... Lobster, beautiful views, moose, whales and a hay wagon ride through Cow Shit Corner..:rolleyes: It doesn't get much better than that.;)

[GDeen]

Cow Shit Corner??? We are looking forward to the trip and didn't even know about CSC - what a bonus!:cool:

[Denny]

Jim,
Can you post a list of those who have signed up for the Maine rally? Thanks.

[pwf252]

Jim,
Sherry and I are planning on attending. Please put us down for all stops. We will be making our reservations by next week. Thanks

[Jim Skiff]

Denny,

Here is who we have so far:
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Gordon & Jennifer Dean
Jon & Di Wehrenberg
Miles & Laura Circo
Rick & Wendy DeSilva
Eric, Deb & Jay Faires
Lloyd Williams and Pamela Segger
Jim & Karen Keller
Roger & Micki Foster
Dan & Jo Smith
Will & Carole Garner
Bill and Linda Dator
Sherry & Patrick Fix
Dick and Jean Beede
Bill & Carole (Bill1170)
Tad & Joan Woodhull

If you plan on attending make sure you contact the campgrounds in Boothbay and Bar Harbor (Trenton) for your reservations.


If you are unable to attend and are on this list please let me know.


Jim

[CAPT MOGUL & Sandy]

Ed and Sandy have reservations
made already, so please add our names to the list, Jim.

[Denny]

Thanks Jim. I have reservations at both campgrounds but wanted to be sure u had our names. Again, thanks.

[Roadpilot]

We have reservations at both campgrounds and are looking forward to the rally and meeting everyone.

Dick and Jean Beede
Wolfeboro, NH and Naples, FL (Pelican Lake)

[Jon Wehrenberg]

Should we be concerned when someone wants to meet the members of this asylum? Looking forward to meeting folks that know Rick and Wendy.

[rickdesilva]

They have been exposed to this abusive organization. Actually they were at the Branson Rally and are now card carrying POG's....

[Woody]

Joanie and I will be there.

Tad (Woody)

[Bill1170]

Jim: Carol and I have made reservations so please include us .

[Jim Skiff]

Great to see we'll be having a big crew!
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[hobobimmer]

Mmmm!!! Can't wait!!!!

Look at the top photo again. Jay says the claws look like two pelicans facing each other. Each has a funny expression. They look kind of sly. What did one pelican say to the other? I bet this group could think of some good ideas for an answer!

Deb

[Jim Skiff]

I have contacted Cabbage Island Clam Bakes (http://www.cabbageislandclambakes.com/clambakes.htm) and they will be accepting your reservations for Tuesday, July 20 for the late afternoon/evening boat. (5:00PM)
The owner, Wayne Moore is a friend of mine and they have added an evening boat to accomodate us as folks will be arriving that day.

The price per person is about $60.00 but I have heard the experience is well worth it. We get a cruise around the harbor in their boat and a New England Clam Bake including two lobsters per person.
Chicken can be substituted.

Phone 207-633-7200 for reservations.
They take cash or check only.

This will be a fun way to kick off our Maine rally and not the last time lobster will be consumed!

Jim

[pwf252]

The wife's already trying to fiqure out how she'll get 3 of our 4 lobsters !!!. I keep telling her there will be plenty of lobster on this trip for the both of us but when it comes to her favorite dish she has an overwhelming lack of confidence in my assurances. Go figure!!

[JIM KELLER]

We are in ! Signed up yesterday. Sounds like great food and fun.

[rfoster]

I phoned in our reservsations today.

It was tough for a gal from Maine to understand Southern English.

We are in. I think.

Looking forward to LOBSTAH.

[Danss]

We are signed in! We folks eat anything down south that feeds along the bottom such as Crawfish, shrimp, clams, oysters, crabs, catfish, lobster etc. Nothing goes to waste! Dan & Jo

[Jim Skiff]

Mango was up here this weekend rounding up some big ones for the Maine rally.
Once we got him suited up he fit right in. We are going to put this one in the pound for the next two months and feed him live chickens.

[Jim Skiff]

One of the traditions on the island is tea and pop overs at the Jordan Pond House. It is a spectacular relaxed setting and want to know what attendees think.
Link to their site (http://www.jordanpond.com/index.html)

Also my sister Jen will let us use her house next to the beach in West Tremont on Mount Desert Island for drinks and light food. I'm hoping we can get her husband Jon Sainken to rev up the boat for some rides on the western shore which has some great views.

Since the attendees of this mini are musically inclined, music on the deck or beach (rock beach this is Maine) would be encouraged. Are you listening Jay!

Jim

[Danss]

All sounds good as you know that eating is what we all do best!! Dan & Jo

[Jim Skiff]

On Wednesday July 21, 2010 we will be dry camping at the Owls Head Transportation Museum. This will be a good night for a potluck and small charity auction if folks are interested.
Woody has arranged for us to be able to bid on or purchase flights in vintage aircraft that would benefit the local charity we choose.

What say you?

[GDeen]

We are in Jim....

[Jon Wehrenberg]

I'm in. Who is going to set up the pot luck agenda so we all don't bring appetizers or dessert?

[phorner]

Skiffer,

The Horner party is going to have to cancel out on this one.

I've been deployed to Hammond, LA to work with a company handling insurance claims regarding the oil leak. Hammond is the training center and the final deployment location could be anywhere along the coast, from Texas to the Carolinas and all points in between. They gave us less than 48 hours notice to be in Louisiana. We expect this to last several months or longer.

We were looking forward to this rally and seeing everyone very much, but we'll have to make it next time.

Have a blast everyone!!

[wabarg]

That sounds good.

[Jim Skiff]

We are really looking forward to seeing everyone in Maine soon. Bring something for the charity auction in Owls Head. Funny, stupid or excellent ....it doesn't matter. We didn't have many coaches in Pahrump, Nevada but we did a lot of good at the local Senoir Center and made the six'oclock news.

Jim

[GDeen]

Is there generally a theme for the pot luck? If it is NE seafood, I may need some guidance or you might end up with chicken fried lobsta or BBQ little neck clams.....

[Jim Skiff]

Gordon,

Both of those sound interesting....but straight with butter is the preferred method.
No theme........just bring what you are good at. We'll probably have to break it down per category (appetizers, salad, maine course and dessert) but with this small group it should be easy)

Jim

[wabarg]

What are the dates for Maine rally?

[ajducote]

Check out the site calendar

http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/calendar.php?month=7&year=2010&c=1

[Jim Skiff]

Here is a link to the planes rides that the Owls Head Transportation Museum will be donating to the charity auction after our potluck. Click here. (http://www.ohtm.org/FlyCircPage.html)
Tad is working with the museum to have a pilot or two on hand depending on demand. If we let him know how many may be interested he can make arrangements.

By the way:
There is an airport near Boothbay: Wiscasset
We will be parked next to a landing strip at Owls Head.
The Bar Harbor airport is very close to the campground we are staying in up there.
So if anyone wants to fly in please do!

[rickdesilva]

Ok Skiffer, I'm getting grilled by my co pilot. Let me be sure I have this right. Tuesday night, is the Cabbage Island Clam Bake. Wednesday night is the Pot Luck dinner, unless I missed something we don't have a list posted on what to bring. That leaves Thurday and Friday night up to our imagination. Needless to say we all appreciate you setting up this mini rally let us know what else we need to do.

[Jim Skiff]

Rick,

We have left things more open as this is a mini-rally and some folks probably need time to fit in some unscheduled trips & tours.

Yes, Tuesday is the clambake in Boothbay, Wednesday is the potluck at Owls Head where we can will have a fun little charity auction, tour the museum and some will purchase plane rides in vintage aircraft.
Thursday afternoon we will get together for refreshments and snacks on Mount Desert Island. I was hoping some people would want to go to the Jordan Pond House (http://www.jordanpond.com)on Friday before or after a drive through the park.

Let me look over the list for the potluck and saddle some people with the heavy lifting. Mango already told me you would be setting up a martini sluice similar to the one we had in OKC............but I guess the POG Margarita machine would suffice! :)

[GDeen]

The park is also known as a great place to "cruise" on bicycles on the old carriage paths. Jennifer and i are planning on doing some of that, so anyone else is interested, bring along the bike.

[Jim Skiff]

Potluck Assignments for Wednesday Night

Gordon & Jennifer Dean- appetizer
Jon & Di Wehrenberg-appetizer
Miles & Laura Circo-appetizer
Rick & Wendy DeSilva-salad
Eric, Deb & Jay Faires-salad
Jim & Karen Keller-entre
Roger & Micki Foster-entre
Dan & Jo Smith-appetizer
Will & Carole Garner-desert
Bill and Linda Dator-dessert
Sherry & Patrick Fix-dessert
Tad & Joan Woodhull-entre
Jim Skiff-entre

[Woody]

OK, done.

How does everybody like their Moose steak?

[Loc]

Hey Skiffer,

What type of "desert" are Will and Carole supposed to bring? Painted, Sahara, Gobi, Antarctic, Kalahari, Arabian???? That is for having the phone set to shun.

[Jon Wehrenberg]

Woodman, we ain't driving all the way to Maine for Mooses. We would like the optional Lobstah.

[hobobimmer]

If anyone knows how to get in touch with Will and Carol Garner, please have them confirm their place with the Cabbage Island Clam Bake for Tuesday evening at 4:30. The lady said their number didn't work. Will needs to call to confirm at 207-633-7200.
Debbie Faires

[Woody]

OK John - youv'e got LOBSTA but in the best form you will ever have it.

Your really going to miss Moose Steak

[GDeen]

Appetizers - ok, in the spirit of the seafood theme of the rally, mountain oysters it is....

We have been on the road now since last Saturday making our way towards Maine. Drove through some of the worst rain I have ever encountered on 40 b/w Knoxville and Asheville on Monday. Witnessed 2 cars hydroplane into the guardrail and the end result of a couple others. CB was crackling with information on water on the road, idots driving, stopping in the driving lanes, limited vision, etc, etc. Bus handled flawlessly thankfully. After a climb up a winding narrow gravel mountain road, we were rewarded by a spectacular view from a hilltop site for the week at "Campfire Lodgings." (Site P1 if anyone is familiar). Beautiful view of the French Broad River from the mountain top right on the patio.

Today we are driving up 81 to Gettysburg, and the clam bake lady calls confiming our reservation for next Tuesday. I confirmed, and she says you want the Lobstaah right? I laughed and asked her to repeat herself just to hear it in the proper Maine dialect after reading it spelled out so many times on here.

Gettysburg tomorrow, and then we start making our way towards a Monday arrival at BoothBay a day early of the "official start." Really looking forward to it.

[GDeen]

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Blackberry Picture of patio view from our Asheville campsite, but you get the idea....

[Woody]

OK John - youv'e got LOBSTA but in the best form you will ever have it.

Your really going to miss Moose Steak

Sorry Jon.

[Will Garner]

Skiffer,

We have arrived in Boothbay Harbor. Carole started working on the lobster population immediately for lunch. Lobster Roll at the Sea Basket. Doesn't look like anyone else is here yet. Better hurry, Carole is looking for Lobster Pancakes for breakfast tomorrow!

Hey Loc,

We are from the "Sandhills" area of NC. Lots of desert like sand there so we brought some with us for dessert!

Weather was hot and humid today. Tomorrow's forecast is for less of both. Yeah!

[Jim Skiff]

Will,

Margaret has a game today in the Maine 11-12 State Championships ( http://mainesportsreport.com/?p=8916 ). I am going to swing by tomorrow and see if we can get Jon to eat some oysters in Damariscotta in the afternoon. I'm hoping you and Carole will join us!

Jim

[hobobimmer]

Deb, Eric, Jay, and Patrick and Sherry Fix are planning to arrive this afternoon. We hear the lobsters calling!

[Will Garner]

Deb, Eric, Jay, Patrick and Sherry have arrived. They are now pursuing lobsters at Robinson's. Carole and I ate lunch there today after going to the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. If anyone is a car fan (King of da' Bling!) you missed an antique car show across the street at the Boothbay Village Railroad Museum. I missed it too since I watched the end of the British Open and the cars left for a parade in Boothbay Harbor Downtown, rats. The museum does have 50+ antique vehiclesi of their own that are worth the walk uphill to their storage building. If the The King of da' Bling, or other flatlanders can't make the hill, there is a narrow gauge steam powered railroad that will take you to the top of the hill and let you detrain, for a nominal fare of course.

So far the lobsters are winning the battle, so come on reinforcements we need your help!

Jim,

Carole says to count us in on the oysters - even though they are not related to lobsters, as far as we know!

[Jim Skiff]

I saw the dynamic duo of buses on the highway when I was headed south today. I waved like crazy hoping they would see me! I was looking out for them and just before I made my turn, there they were.
Robinson's is awesome, I know they will enjoy it.

Will, let folks know that everyone is welcome to go for oysters (or whatever they would like) at King Eider's pub in Damariscotta tomorrow afternoon early evening.

It's exciting to have people up heah..........ayuh.

[Danss]

We are in Niagara but will be busting our hind ends to get there Tues A.M. Jay, save some lobsters for everyone!

[Jim Skiff]

Dan-O,

Can't wait to see you and Jo!

Jim

[Will Garner]

Dan,

Carole and I just did the Niagara to Boothbay run. It is about 628 miles. We did it in two segments, broken up at Sturbridge Village Mass. From Sturbridge it is about three hours the rest of the way to Boothbay. BTW, toll on I-90 from Buffalo to Mass is $78 plus change.

Safe travels and looking forward to seeing you here at the Mini-Maine Rally.

Will

[GDeen]

We are overnighted in a rest stop on 84 just before the MA border. Don't know why I didn't make my reservations in BB to start tonight as it would have been an easy trip from Gettysburg - just wasn't sure given our lack of experience on the roads up in this neck of the woods.

We are going from Bar Harbor to Niagara Falls before heading south. Sounds like it is doable in a day. Look forward to seeing / finally meeting everyone tomorrow!

[rickdesilva]

Ok the Desilva's, Kellers, Fosters and Dators are dry camping in the metropolis of Mahwah NJ we are now drinking Lemoncello, an exquisite Italian drink.......we're not quite sure if we are going to make it under the current circimstances.

[simpsonwilliams]

Jim,

Hello. We have been following the conversation. We arrived with the Obamas in Narrows Too and were planning to leave on Friday. I think we will stay another day and join the group for Thurs and Friday. What are the plans? Is there a cost? We look forward to meeting everyone.

[Jim Skiff]

Dan & Bob,

We look forward to meeting you in BH. As this is a mini-rally it is laid back and pay as you go. There is a get together Thursday at my sisters house in West Tremont on the island for snacks, drinks and conversation.
We were also hoping to make it to the Jordan Pond house on Friday. We'll see you soon!

Jim

[lloyd&pamela]

Hello Jim, Pamela and I arrived at Narrows Too yesterday and look forward to seeing everyone Thursday and Friday, We are in site 318. See you soon.

[lloyd&pamela]

Dan and Bob, we are in site 318, if you would like please come by this afternoon after 5pm and we can have a drink together. We have a lovely ocean site with a view of the Acadia. Until then...

[pwf252]

Skiff,
Sorry we missed you yesterday both on the road and here at Shore Hills. We are looking forward to brunch with you today. As none of us that are here already are certain as to what time exactly this afternoon or early evening you were refering to, help us narrow it down. We are off this morning to find lohhhbster breakfast and will check messaging when we get back. Or call us at 214 502 1570

[Jim Skiff]

Pictures of some of the early arrivals.
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More pictures from dinner in Damariscotta.

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Before and after Baked-Stuffed Lobster
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[GDeen]

It's on now! Great food, conversation and finally meeting folks in person. Shaping up to be a great week.

[BUSTER]

Looks like FUN FUN FUN...enjoy and we sure are missing seeing you there....regards to all...

[phorner]

Thanks for the pix !!! Looks like everyone's having a great time. Sure wish we could have made it. Miss seeing all our POG friends.......

[Jim Skiff]

Photo from Will Garner. Carole Garner steers the Bennie Alice back from Cabbage Island.

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[Jim Skiff]

Directions to Jennifer Skiff's house:

Directions from Ellsworth:
1. Drive to MDI and go Straight.
2. Drive approximately 5 miles until you go through Somesville. There will be a yellow blinking light at the fire station. The intersection is Pretty Marsh road. Take a right.
3. Drive approximately 12 minutes. Do not take the first Cape Road with all the camp signs on it. Instead, go about 3 more miles and take the next Cape Road.
4. Drive until you see the water. Once you see the water, we're the 3rd dirt driveway on the right. Please park your car on the road if possible.

I will be at the campground to lead folks down there at around 4:30.

Jim

[Jim Skiff]

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[CAPT MOGUL & Sandy]

Sure enjoying the pictures! We are slugging it out with the heat while y'all arre in jackets ??? Dan, We see the lobstah not eaten in front of you. Are you sick?

[BUSTER]

I thought Rick did not like Vodka ???? Pics do not lie!!!!

[Danss]

I eat a little slow since my 3 front upper teeth fell out! Miss you folks!

[rickdesilva]

A picture is worth a thousand words:
Bubba and Billy Bob relaxin' at Jen and Johns cottage and Bill Dator getting ready for his flight.

[Jim Skiff]

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Sherry Fix's excellent adventure. Thank you Tad for the photos.


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[Jim Skiff]

Thank you all for coming up to Maine! We had a great time with everyone and look forward to seeing you soon.
Our charity auction in the thunder and lightning raised $1610.00 for Boothbay Special Olympics plus a vintage aircraft ride for a Special Olympian!
Many thanks to Tad and the Owls Head Transportation Museum (http://www.ohtm.org/).

Jim

[simpsonwilliams]

Our thanks to you too. It was a pleasure to meet all of you. We look forward to Kerrville and more conversation.

[pwf252]

Jim,
Thanks again for putting together such a great rally. Sherry and I had a wonderful time. She is still remarking on the lobster and of course that plane ride. She is also getting milage out of the Jeep thing at your sister's. We've made it to Illinois and are looking forward to 4 -wheeling in Colorado week after next with the folks going to Loc's mini-rally. See you in Kerrville!!!!

[Jim Skiff]

Gardner gets his plane ride! It was a great day today at Owls Head and we were able to go up in the Waco together!

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[rickdesilva]

After spending a few days in Maine overdosing on Maine Lobstah, I return to NEW JERSEY and this is what I see.

[lloyd&pamela]

Jim thanks for hosting a great time. Please also thank Jennifer and John for being such lovely hosts. We had a great time.

[Jim Skiff]

Presenting the checks and cash to Toby and her kids in Boothbay.

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[Jon Wehrenberg]

The least you could have done was wear a tie. This is a high class group you are representing.

But the important thing is some kids are going to benefit thanks to POG members.

[Woody]

An incredible get together, great fun meeting some great people.

Hope we can repeat this at Port St Lucie or another Florida place this winter and once again in Maine next year.

What most of you missed was the inside of one of the greatest museums ever.

Next year, hopefully.

[GDeen]

We bailed out of Narrows II early this AM and 732 miles later are camped near our final "destination" of the trip - Niagara Falls. We had a great time finally shaking hands with many POG folks and seeing Maine. Acadia is a beautiful park and we enjoyed some hiking and biking over the weekend. Maine is a scenic place and we are certainly not used to the Moose crossing signs down in in Tejas.

Jim, special thanks for all you did to add a personal touch to the rally in your homeland. The Cabbage Island gig was outstanding, as were all the events.

Dan - you are correct about paying the Man for the privilege of using his highways - just short of $100 in tolls today to get here today!

[rickdesilva]

Pat,
I'm sorry I couldn't resist..............you can fill in the caption

[rickdesilva]

this one is better.....notice the position of the Korean vehicle. No this is not Loc's off road adventure.

[Loc]

Wow Rick. I hadn't seen a Hyundai based Jeep Recovery Vehicle. The picture should make for nice advertising at the dealership.

[pwf252]

Ya, I knew it was coming. I didn't mention it at the time but I was in fact just brushing up on my winch operation in preparation for 4-wheeling in Colorado next week. That's my story and you know the rest.
Sherry and I really enjoyed spending time with everyone that attended this rally. It couldn't have been more fun.
Hope to see you all soon at Kerrville.
Special thanks to Tad, and I agree many missed out on a great museum full of some of the nicest displays anywhere.

[Jon Wehrenberg]

Had I known Patrick was going off roading I would have paid Rick to allow me to use the Hummer to pull the Jeep out. I would have had to put it in one wheel drive however.

[pwf252]

Jon,
I had my jeep in one wheel drive, it was the wheel you could see daylight under.

[Jon Wehrenberg]

That's what all Jeep owners say. If that was the case you could have let the air out of the other 3 tires so the one drive wheel would be back on the ground. There was enough hot air at the rally you would not have had trouble airing them back up.

To be pulled out of a ditch by a soccer mom Korean car has got to have hurt a little.

[pwf252]

Nope Jon, didn't feel a thing. Way tough skin here from many years of running a construction company. You know I didn't think about letting air out of the other three tires. Thanks for that tip. I will use it in Colorado if I run into a similar issue.

[hobobimmer]

Eric and I just viewed the remaining portion of this thread. Thanks for all the great pics that everyone posted. We had a wonderful time in Maine and Nova Scotia. Thanks to Jim for organizing the Maine section, and to Lloyd and Pamela for our most excellent tour of Nova Scotia. It was a wonderful trip for us. We delivered Jay to boarding school yesterday. We survived! Jay was so excited to be there and the faculty and staff made us all feel very comfortable. But it is strangely quiet in our house today. We are very thankful for the wonderful memories we made as a family with our extended POG family on our trip.