Oysterfest 2011

[rfoster]

My whistle ain't wistling like it should - Time for low Fat Oysters!

Anybody want to hit the Gulf the weekend of March 18th?"

Maybe check out Fairhope Al - Coastal Haven RV - Pete has been there - his comments were favorable. If not we can always go back to see Charlie in Mobile.

If we can get a few hungry bus owners together - I will contact them and see about spots.

And we should get a personal appearance by the Winchester Clan in the new OSU bus.

Post back to this thread if you got an interest. There will be no agenda, no meetings, just eating relaxing and lying.

[truk4u]

I'm in and a different Park is OK with me.

[Pete]

Roger.. add us to the list. For anyone who has not visited Fairhope, it is very nice. They have a historic district with lots of antique shops ect. and a Wentzel's seafood restaurant, as well as other good places to eat.

[pwf252]

Add us. We had a great time last year and look forward to a repeat. Sherry just last week fixed the last of those delicious shrimp that Daryl Graham so graciously gave us attendees last year, man were they good!!!!!!!!!!

[michaeldterry]

Vita and I would be very interested! Also, I'd like to suggest Bella Terra or Heritage RV Resorts in Foley/Orange Beach as possible sites. Both are super nice!

[Jerry Winchester]

We are in and I like the park change. BT and Heritage may be too far for the King to hang during oyster happy hour. We'll get there Friday afternoon and be wheels up for Houston around the same time on Saturday.

The Wintzell's location in Fairhope looks pretty sweet.

[rfoster]

Great! Looks like we got some Oyster Takers/eaters. I will put in a call and see if they can accomodate 6 to 12 buses.

Skiffer: Will let you kow more when I find out more.

emmm emmm good!

[Danss]

Count us in! Dan & Jo

[Neal&Carla]

We would like to attend. Arrive Friday, leave Sunday.
Thanks,
Neal and Carla

[rfoster]

Oyster eaters it appears the Coastal RV in Fairhope is full up March 16 thru March 20 - arts and crafts show in Fairhope taking place. NO ROOM for OYster eaters.

Anyone have experience with Rainbow RV Park in Summerdale, Al.??

I will contact BT and Heritage along with Rainbow. If we bomb out - I will call Charlie at Shady Acres. He is probably looking for us.

Weather is great at PSL +76 degrees today. Better than Chicago according to the owners of Liberty in the Windy City.

[truk4u]

I vote for BT or Heritage.

[Pete]

Having never been to BT, we looked it up and it appears to be very nice! Our vote is Bella Terra.

[Reagan Sirmons]

Roger, Please add Betty and me to the list of potential attendees. We will probably travel in caravan with the Pete Petree's because I am certain it would improve my overall image. I would vote for wherever you and Pete feel is the best place. Let us know if we need to do anthing on the planning front.
Betty and I can always provide "Oysterita's" with our new Margaritaville machine Santa brought us. I have Loc's and Gary's recipe.
Thank you for your efforts.
Pres

[Jerry Winchester]

Hey Babe,

You reckon you have enough clothes to be gone that long? Or does the new ride have a washer?

J

[rfoster]

Okay folks heres the plan:
March 17, 18 19, leave on the 20th Spots for 10 Buses now could add more, no problem. Call and make your own reservations please @35 bucks a night. They will try to keep us grouped together. Offered use of clubhouse if needed and offered a wine and cheese deal one afternoon, but most of the time we are full or going to eat???

Very nice folks and seemed anxious to have us gather round their place.

Please tell them you are "OYSTERFEST" POG folks.

Julie should get the message. If I can be of more assistance please let me know.


Julie Irwin

Bella Terra Reservation Desk

Bella Terra Luxury RV Resort

866-475-7746 – Toll Free

251-970-2371 – Front Desk

251-970-2380 - Fax



www.BellaTerraRVResort.com

[michaeldterry]

Bella Terra is a great choice for Oysterfest 2011! We've enjoyed visiting there several times in the past 2+ years! You'll find the amenities top notch and the staff accomodating and super friendly! We're excited to be going back there again! For anyone who needs/wants a break from oysters during the weekend, we highly recommend the world famous Lambert's Cafe in Foley, AL, "home of the throwed rolls". It's a unique experience not to be missed! The only downsides are that they are very, VERY crowded during peak meal times and they don't accept plastic (credit cards). http://www.throwedrolls.com

[truk4u]

Good job King, I nominate you for further mini rally coordination!

[rfoster]

I meant to add this yesterday's post but got busy eating------ If you would like to arrive earlier or stay longer - I am sure Julie will accomodate you. Give her a call.

[rfoster]

Pres: You and Pete and the Magarita machine come on down. Or in your case Up and East. Be glad to have you. We always have a good time at OYSTERFEST'

It will help Jdub's image if he hangs with us CC & Vision guys for a while.


Eric and Deb and Jay: Come on down and let Jay into those oysters.

[truk4u]

My reservation is done for the snot ball fest!

[Jon Wehrenberg]

What's the going price for snot balls?

Wintzels will not post the price beyond saying market price. On the wholesale side the prices I saw today were $18 for a bushel and that is about 250 oysters so by my calcualtions material cost is a little over $.07 each plus a shucking fee plus profits so they should go for $3.00 to $4.00 per doz.

[LNDYCHT]

I have stayed at Bella Terra twice, it's a great spot. There is a local restaurant called The Tin Top in my opinion they were better than Wintzels and the prices were more reasonable. They have the best Oysters that I have ever had.

[Pete]

Reservations made!

[michaeldterry]

Reservations made with Julie today! We love Bella Terra and can't wait to go back! Julie confirmed that she's trying to put us all in the same area of the resort.

[Neal&Carla]

Reservations made. Coming from Naples, Fl on Friday.
Neal and Carla

[rfoster]

Great to see POG folks signing up for Oysterfest. Remember: No agenda - just eating, relaxing,, and lying.

I am sure somebody will turn a wrench before its over.

Ya'll come!

[rahangman]

OK, just confirmed Mar 15-21 for us at BT , really looking forward to meeting POG's.

[ajducote]

reservations made

Arrive 15 Mar
Depart 20 Mar
Next stop New Orleans

[merle&louise]

Reservation made for March 17 - 20, checking out 3-20-11.

[michaeldterry]

As of Wednesday, 2/9 - we are up to 12 buses for Oysterfest! I guess we need to let Julie at Bella Terra know to reserve more spaces for oyster eaters! :D And with the rumor of Jim & Carol Trout's attendance - that would put us at lucky 13! Keep 'em comin'! :)


rfoster (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?30-rfoster) - Roger Foster - Bristol, TN (Oysterfest Master of Ceremonies!)
truk4u (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?22-truk4u) - Tom Chilcote – Waleska, GA
Pete (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?980-Pete) – Pete & EJ Petree – Sealy, TX
pwf252 (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1617-pwf252) – Patrick & Sherry Fix – Dallas, TX
michaeldterry (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1230-michaeldterry) – Michael & Vita Terry – Woodstock, GA
Jerry Winchester (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?7-Jerry-Winchester) – Jerry Winchester – Cypress, TX
Danss (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?50-Danss) – Dan & Jo Smith - MS Gulf Coast
Neal&Carla (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1377-Neal-amp-Carla) – Neal & Carla Templeton – Edmond, OK
Reagan Sirmons (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1762-Reagan-Sirmons) – Reagan & Betty Sirmons – Austin, TX
rahangman (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1389-rahangman) – Roger Hang – Northern Arkansas
ajducote (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?666-ajducote)– Andre & Ann Ducote – Titusville, FL
merle&louise (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?74-merle-amp-louise)– Tuga & Karen Gaidry – Houma, LA
<O:p</O:p

[Danss]

Roger started this. Where is his name?

[rfoster]

Dan: It is first on the list at Bella Terra. I guess it will be on the bottom of Mikey's list.

I came up with 12 counting yours truly.

Still plenty of time to add more.

Come on, we still could get Bonnie & Don, Dale & Paulette, Eric, Debbie, & Jay, Sandy & Ed. Alek & Lucia plus who knows, Paul and Janice, Jamie and Debbie maybe need to get out of Florida for a weekend. That's 7 or 8 that have devoured oysters in past oysterfest with us.

[Pete]

Jim & Carol Trout, have said they are coming, but they said their internet was not working and have not posted on this site.

[michaeldterry]

Roger started this. Where is his name?

Good catch, Dan! It just goes to show that Ron White was right - "You can't fix stupid!" LOL! Anyway, I edited the post so the list is fixed. (That is - if I didn't miss anyone else!)

[michaeldterry]

Still plenty of time to add more.

Come on, we still could get Bonnie & Don, Dale & Paulette, Eric, Debbie, & Jay, Sandy & Ed. Alek & Lucia plus who knows, Paul and Janice, Jamie and Debbie maybe need to get out of Florida for a weekend. That's 7 or 8 that have devoured oysters in past oysterfest with us.

Roger's right! C'mon guys! In for a penny - in for a pound (of oysters, that is!) I think it would be nice if Jay Faires would headline a POG Oysterfest Music Festival! We could even pass the hat to make it a paid gig for him! :cool:

[Bill1170]

Since we are just up the road we have signed up and look forward to meeting everyone. We have not been to any of the rallies so are very excited .

[dale farley]

We may be there. Have some things going on around that time, so I'm not sure yet. Don't know if I'm up to the long trip!

[Jamie Bradford]

Dale.........

You & Paulette could leave the bus at home and probably WALK there if you wanted.................

[CAPT MOGUL & Sandy]

:DEd and I will be attending the Fest. Have to be in Naples at Military Reunion for Ed on March 17th until 2pm that day. Will leave after and then head to Bella Terra. Probably will arrive on the 18th. Man...what miles to travel to be with POG family!!!! Might have to go over to Hollywood Casino after the oysterfest and camp for a few days just to make the trip justified. Too far to turn around and leave back for Key West on the 20th. Anyone else interested in going over to Hollywood for a few days??
Sandy

[michaeldterry]

And then there were 16! Okay - here's the updated confirmed attendee list as of Saturday, 02/12. (I included Dale & Paulette in the confirmed list as I have faith that they'll work it out to be there being so very close!) That puts us at 15 buses plus one plastic coach!


rfoster (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?30-rfoster) - Roger Foster - Bristol, TN (Oysterfest Master of Ceremonies!)
truk4u (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?22-truk4u) - Tom Chilcote – Waleska, GA
Pete (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?980-Pete) – Pete & EJ Petree – Sealy, TX
pwf252 (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1617-pwf252) – Patrick & Sherry Fix – Dallas, TX
michaeldterry (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1230-michaeldterry) – Michael & Vita Terry – Woodstock, GA
Jerry Winchester (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?7-Jerry-Winchester) – Jerry Winchester – Cypress, TX
Danss (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?50-Danss) – Dan & Jo Smith - MS Gulf Coast
Neal&Carla (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1377-Neal-amp-Carla) – Neal & Carla Templeton – Edmond, OK
Reagan Sirmons (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1762-Reagan-Sirmons) – Reagan & Betty Sirmons – Austin, TX
rahangman (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1389-rahangman) – Roger Hang – Northern Arkansas
ajducote (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?666-ajducote)– Andre & Ann Ducote – Titusville, FL
merle&louise (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?74-merle-amp-louise)– Tuga & Karen Gaidry – Houma, LA
Bill1170 (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?686-Bill1170) – Carol & Bill - Foley, AL
CAPT MOGUL & Sandy (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?152-CAPT-MOGUL-amp-Sandy)– Edward Brockman & Sandy Harris– Key West, FL
Roadrunner (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?97-Roadrunner) - Dale & Paulette Farley– Pensacola, FL
Carol (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1514-Carol) - Jim & Carol Trout - Houston, TX

[Danss]

Glad to hear Ed & Sandy are coming on over to Ms. We need the money over here, so I hope all you folks will come over and help us out! Its only
a 100 miles or so and the Hollywood Casino has a very nice RV park.

[Troutline]

Jim and Carol Trout are planning to head east from Houston on March 16 to grab some oysters and fun at Bella Terra March 17-20. See everyoe there!

[Seabyrd]

We would like to come too... we'll check our calendar in the morning (we are currently on the road) and see if we can work it out. Sounds like a nice change from all our hard freezes !!! I should call Bella Terra myself correct ? Thanks..

[CAPT MOGUL & Sandy]

YES, just give them a call. We are looking forward to seeing everyone!
Sandy

[Pete]

Larry & Diane, glad to hear you are coming to Oysterfest! Looks like a fair turn out by the Texas folks, (counting the honorary Texan Tuga) from Homa La.

[michaeldterry]

Assuming Larry & Diane Byrd make the Oysterfest scene, that puts the attendance at 17 coaches so far as of Monday, 2/14!


rfoster (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?30-rfoster) - Roger Foster - Bristol, TN (Oysterfest Master of Ceremonies!)
truk4u (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?22-truk4u) - Tom Chilcote – Waleska, GA
Pete (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?980-Pete) – Pete & EJ Petree – Sealy, TX
pwf252 (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1617-pwf252) – Patrick & Sherry Fix – Dallas, TX
michaeldterry (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1230-michaeldterry) – Michael & Vita Terry – Woodstock, GA
Jerry Winchester (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?7-Jerry-Winchester) – Jerry Winchester – Cypress, TX
Danss (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?50-Danss) – Dan & Jo Smith - MS Gulf Coast
Neal&Carla (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1377-Neal-amp-Carla) – Neal & Carla Templeton – Edmond, OK
Reagan Sirmons (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1762-Reagan-Sirmons) – Reagan & Betty Sirmons – Austin, TX
rahangman (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1389-rahangman) – Roger Hang – Northern Arkansas
ajducote (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?666-ajducote)– Andre & Ann Ducote – Titusville, FL
merle&louise (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?74-merle-amp-louise)– Tuga & Karen Gaidry – Houma, LA
Bill1170 (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?686-Bill1170) – Carol & Bill - Foley, AL
CAPT MOGUL & Sandy (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?152-CAPT-MOGUL-amp-Sandy)– Edward Brockman & Sandy Harris– Key West, FL
Roadrunner (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?97-Roadrunner) - Dale & Paulette Farley– Pensacola, FL
Carol (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1514-Carol) - Jim & Carol Trout - Houston, TX
Seabyrd (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?4077-Seabyrd) - Larry & Diane Byrd - Lufkin, TX

[Seabyrd]

LOL... yes we are really looking forward to it and seeing everyone again... plus a few new faces !!

[michaeldterry]

LOL... yes we are really looking forward to it and seeing everyone again... plus a few new faces !!

We're going to have a blast in typical POG fasion!

[rmboies]

Whine, whine, why do the POG events always seem to land on a week or weekend that we have plans for? Son and grandson will be visiting the entire week or Bob and I would be there. Of course Jon still can't make me eat an oyster since he hasn't won our bet yet! We will miss partying with you all....maybe next time.....

Debi and Bob

[michaeldterry]

Whine, whine, why do the POG events always seem to land on a week or weekend that we have plans for? Son and grandson will be visiting the entire week or Bob and I would be there. Of course Jon still can't make me eat an oyster since he hasn't won our bet yet! We will miss partying with you all....maybe next time.....

Debi and Bob

Debi - load up the son & grandson and bring them with!

[rmboies]

I would Michael if they didn't have to return to work and school respectively!

Debi

[CAPT MOGUL & Sandy]

Debie and Bob, there is always Monday after the weekend of oysters over at Bay St. Louis at Holloywood Casino Park where Dan & Jo live. I'm sure we can pull a few arms to go over there a couple of days. Bonnie, Micki & Roger, Nancy..............?
Sandy

[Seabyrd]

Just made our reservations !!! Exciting !! We will be there for sure !! I had to "search" for Oysterfest as it no longer shows up in the Forums "What's New" page. If it hadn't been in the what's new page we would not have known about this.. so I am guessing any one else like us who just checks periodically won't know anything about it ?? Shame it can't stay there a little longer for people to see?

[michaeldterry]

Just made our reservations !!! Exciting !! We will be there for sure !! I had to "search" for Oysterfest as it no longer shows up in the Forums "What's New" page. If it hadn't been in the what's new page we would not have known about this.. so I am guessing any one else like us who just checks periodically won't know anything about it ?? Shame it can't stay there a little longer for people to see?

Larry - the thread should come up for anyone who clicks on the "New Posts" link at the top of the page if there have been any new posts since the last time they viewed the thread. If after clicking "New Posts" the thread doesn't appear - that means either 1.) there have been no more replies to the thread since the last time the member viewed it, or 2.) the "cookies" aren't working on their computer. If I had to rely on the search function here to find anything, I'd be s*#t out of luck! To describe it as "hit or miss" is beng generous! :rolleyes: Glad you were able to confirm Oysterfest attendance! See you there!

[Reagan Sirmons]

Betty and I will be in Thursday afternoon / evening and would be glad to host an "Oysterita" happy hour for everyone at some point if someone could assist us with the logistics and how the Oyster Fest event works. We will be at Bella Vista. Is there a basic program or get together that has been suggested or planned?
Pres

[truk4u]

Larry,

If you want to attend a rally or get together, go to this category: http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/forumdisplay.php?15-Rallies-and-Get-Togethers

Or, click on the Calendar at the top of the page and you can see what is scheduled.

[rfoster]

Reagan: Your's and Betty's offer is very generous and I am sure will be welcomed by all in attendance. I would be surprised if you get less than 100 percent participation. Oysterfest is somewhat spontaneous so "Oysterita" will fit in anywhere you would like.

As to your question about the program - there ain't one. It's just eating, relaxing, and lying. That's about it. We generally have sit down and shoot the breeze discussions, then eat, then relax.

The first "OysterFest" started as a stopover on the first Kerrville POG Rally for getting a few days of rest and allowing Jon and Micki to get their fill of Oysters and to meet up with Deb and Bob 00. I don't think you can fill Jon up but unfortunately Jon has prior family committments - so we will have to eat his share. We had such a good time, we have tried to have one or two a year since.

The POG Traveling Band sometimes entertains us and sometimes they don't. Then we eat and relax again.

Sometimes folks go sight seeing, read a book, or shopping then eat again. Then relax.

Sometimes we work on someones' bus if it's broken.

Its a tough(not) way to spend the weekend, but I/we have managed to pull it off several times. And lived to do it again.

Sometimes we get full up on oysters and will burn a steak at the last evening meal we are there. But sometimes we've eaten oysters then too.

This is my first visit to Bella Terra. It sounds nice and the pictures look good. Julie has offered to put together a wine and cheese thingy one evening, I told her that would be nice- but would wait and see what the turnout was and then decide about that. She also offered the use of a meeting room if needed. Hopefully the weather will be nice enough for all of us to enjoy the outdoors.

If you or someone feels we should have a potluck meal one evening - eating is a good thing- put the suggestion out there and see how many bites we get.

So come on down with expectations of doing nothing but enjoying yourself with us and the rest of the POG folks in attendance.

[michaeldterry]

Betty and I will be in Thursday afternoon / evening and would be glad to host an "Oysterita" happy hour for everyone at some point if someone could assist us with the logistics and how the Oyster Fest event works. We will be at Bella Vista. Is there a basic program or get together that has been suggested or planned?
Pres

Reagan -We'll miss you at Oysterfest! The rest of us will be at Bella Terra eatimg oysters! :rolleyes: Just yanking your chain! I'm sure you meant Bella Terra, right? :confused:

[Alek&Lucia]

Hello Oysterfeasters !

We like to attend as usual, but as some of you already know Lucia had bilateral full knee replacement few weeks ago, and she is not ready to travel so far yet do to therapy and doctors appointments.
Have fun, we will see you somewhere during the year.
BTW: She is doing great, better that expected,

Alek

[Seabyrd]

Thanks.. for that link.. I've never run across that one.. I'll watch it too from now on.

[rahangman]

Lets hear it for Lucia....from what Alek is reporting she is doing great and, myself being a both knee replacement person, it takes a LOT of recovery work to make sure that what you go through works out in the long "run". Lucia, my best on your recovery and therapy, you go girl, and yes, we will see you sometime this year. Bus project is getting close to fruition, adding new windshields also...

[Pete]

Whenever the Oysterita's happen, some of Pete's home made salsa and chips will probably show up. So as this thing comes around, let us know the time and date, so we can start planning.
I agree with Roger, lets not get too organized and ruin the fun!

[michaeldterry]

Whenever the Oysterita's happen, some of Pete's home made salsa and chips will probably show up. So as this thing comes around, let us know the time and date, so we can start planning.
I agree with Roger, lets not get too organized and ruin the fun!

Reagan - even though Roger is the organizer/Master of Ceremonies for Oysterfest 2011, he appears to be a benevolent/non-autocratic leader! Why don't you just pick a day/time for Oysteritas, chips & salsa and tell us when to show up at the trough! :D As it gets closer to Oysterfest time, Julie at Bella Terra should be able to tell us the RV lot assignments (where each of us will be parked) and I'll try to post a list here, so that everyone knows where to find each other!

[michaeldterry]

I just got a call from Courtney at Bella Terra to ask if there was anything they can do to help coordinate/arrange activities for Oysterfest and if there is anything we need to help insure its success! She floated an idea that she is checking into on her own on our behalf. Apparently Wintzels Oyster House http://www.wintzellsoysterhouse.com/ will cater a menu of our choosing right at the resort for a "per head" fixed cost. Courtney is checking into the available options for us to consider (if we even want to). She also said that they would help arrange any reservations, tickets, and group transportation to any retaurants, clubs, or area attractions/events we were interested in. She told me that the staff at Bella Terra is extremely excited about hosting Oysterfest 2011 and are ready to bend over backwards to insure that we have anything we need to gaurantee a good time is had by all in attendance! This is just one of the many reasons that Vita and I love Bella Terra!

"Ya'll come!" :D

[Seabyrd]

Amen to that.. I too have have both of my knees replaced.. and it's not fun but sure worth it... therapy is the key... never ending therapy it seems !!
Good luck Lucia... hope you do as well as I did.... Diane

[michaeldterry]

We may be there. Have some things going on around that time, so I'm not sure yet. Don't know if I'm up to the long trip!

Dale - Courtney at Bella Terra says you haven't locked in your reservation yet as of today! It would be a tragic shame for a "local" to miss this event, so just bite the bullet, make the commitment, and call Bella Terra for your spot today! Don't make us come looking for you! :p

Bella Terra - (866) 475-7746!

[michaeldterry]

Courtney at Bella Terra was kind enough to send me a list of the current lot assignments for attendees who have made reservations for Oysterfest 2011. The only expected attendees without reservations yet are Dale & Paulette Farley.

Roger Foster - Bristol, TN – Lot 248
Tom Chilcote – Waleska, GA – Lot 353
Pete & EJ Petree – Sealy, TX – Lot 260
Patrick & Sherry Fix – Dallas, TX – Lot 321
Michael & Vita Terry – Woodstock, GA – Lot 352
Jerry Winchester – Cypress, TX – Lot 332
Dan & Jo Smith - MS Gulf Coast – Lot 357
Neal & Carla Templeton – Edmond, OK – Lot 252
Reagan & Betty Sirmons – Austin, TX – Lot 585<O:p</O:p
Rodger Hang – Northern Arkansas – Lot 344
Andre & Ann Ducote – Titusville, FL – Lot 325
Tuga & Karen Gaidry – Houma, LA – Lot 220
Carol & Bill Cleverdon- Foley, AL – Lot 328
Edward Brockman & Sandy Harris– Key West, FL – Lot 348
Dale & Paulette Farley– Pensacola, FL – no reservation yet<O:p</O:p
Jim & Carol Trout - Houston, TX- Lot 581
Larry & Diane Byrd - Lufkin, TX – Lot 216

Here's a link to the Bella Terra site plan so you can see where every one is assigned relative to one another: http://www.bellaterrarvresort.com/resort-overview/site-plan/ (http://www.bellaterrarvresort.com/resort-overview/site-plan/)

C'mon, Ya'll! There's still time to get in on the oyster eating event of the year! Join us at Bella Terra, March 17-20 for the POG Oysterfest 2011! You know you want to!

[michaeldterry]

I just thought of this - for anyone on the fence about attending Oysterfest 2011 at Bella Terra in Gulf Shores/Foley, AL March 17-20, 2011: Bella Terra features a fabulous zero-entry, infinity-edge pool that is heated year round and a great Jacuzzi and sauna in the Grand clubhouse! Do yourself a favor and visit Bella Terra's website to see the complete list of outstanding amenities - http://www.bellaterrarvresort.com/ .

[truk4u]

Michael, are you on their payroll?

[michaeldterry]

Michael, are you on their payroll?

Tom - it would seem that way, right? But no, there have been no inducements - we just love the place! :rolleyes: We're just that way - when we find a place we love or a vendor who does an exceptoinally good job for us, we tend to "shout it from the mountaintop!"

[jtban]

Test Test Test

[jtban]

Hi Roger: I'm the new kid on the block, we are going to spring break with our grandkids, going to Destin and have been looking for something to do after we leave there. COUNT ME IN!! We will be leaving Destin on the 18th am, and should arrive early pm at Fairhope. Our names are Jon and Barb Neubaum, they call me JON T, our contact information is: e-mail jtban@yahoo.com, cell 832-368-5230. Looking forward to meeting you and the group.

[Jerry Winchester]

JT,

You realize we couldn't all get in at Farihope so we will be near Foley at Bella Terra? And you'll need to call BT and make a reservation. Their number is further up the list somewhere.

And, welcome to the group. We can't be far apart since I keep my coach at the Hooks Airport.


JDUB

[rfoster]

Jon T & Barb:

Welcome to POG and glad to hear that you will be hanging out with us at Bella Terra. We certainly look forward to meeting with yall. We are gonna have a bunch of Texans there so you should feel right at home.

Be sure and contact Bella Terra Direct as they will siphon off your credit card number to seal the deal!

I will be needing to use it to get fuel as well - just kidding

Michael Terry is keeping up a list of attendees - so I am sure he will add your names to the list.

And again Welcome to POG.

[michaeldterry]

Hi Roger: I'm the new kid on the block, we are going to spring break with our grandkids, going to Destin and have been looking for something to do after we leave there. COUNT ME IN!! We will be leaving Destin on the 18th am, and should arrive early pm at Fairhope. Our names are Jon and Barb Neubaum, they call me JON T, our contact information is: e-mail jtban@yahoo.com, cell 832-368-5230. Looking forward to meeting you and the group.

Welcome Jon & Barb! I'm glad you'll be joining us at Bella Terra for Oysterfest 2011! Be sure to call Julie or Courtney at Bella Terra at (866) 475-7746, tell them you are with the POG Oysterfest group, and make your reservation!

Here's the updated attendee list:



rfoster (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?30-rfoster) - Roger Foster - Bristol, TN (Oysterfest Master of Ceremonies!)
truk4u (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?22-truk4u) - Tom Chilcote – Waleska, GA
Pete (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?980-Pete) – Pete & EJ Petree – Sealy, TX
pwf252 (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1617-pwf252) – Patrick & Sherry Fix – Dallas, TX
michaeldterry (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1230-michaeldterry) – Michael & Vita Terry – Woodstock, GA
Jerry Winchester (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?7-Jerry-Winchester) – Jerry Winchester – Cypress, TX
Danss (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?50-Danss) – Dan & Jo Smith - MS Gulf Coast
Neal&Carla (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1377-Neal-amp-Carla) – Neal & Carla Templeton – Edmond, OK
Reagan Sirmons (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1762-Reagan-Sirmons) – Reagan & Betty Sirmons – Austin, TX
rahangman (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1389-rahangman) – Roger Hang – Northern Arkansas
ajducote (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?666-ajducote)– Andre & Ann Ducote – Titusville, FL
merle&louise (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?74-merle-amp-louise)– Tuga & Karen Gaidry – Houma, LA
Bill1170 (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?686-Bill1170) – Carol & Bill - Foley, AL
CAPT MOGUL & Sandy (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?152-CAPT-MOGUL-amp-Sandy)– Edward Brockman & Sandy Harris– Key West, FL
Roadrunner (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?97-Roadrunner) - Dale & Paulette Farley– Pensacola, FL
Carol (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1514-Carol) - Jim & Carol Trout - Houston, TX
Seabyrd (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?4077-Seabyrd) - Larry & Diane Byrd - Lufkin, TX
jtban (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?9333-jtban) - Jon & Barb Neubaum - Magnolia, TX

[johnbrowder]

John and Janene will be there! Reservations made today.

[michaeldterry]

Glad John & Janene will be joining us at Oysterfest! Here's the latest updated list:


rfoster (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?30-rfoster) - Roger Foster - Bristol, TN (Oysterfest Master of Ceremonies!)
truk4u (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?22-truk4u) - Tom Chilcote – Waleska, GA
Pete (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?980-Pete) – Pete & EJ Petree – Sealy, TX
pwf252 (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1617-pwf252) – Patrick & Sherry Fix – Dallas, TX
michaeldterry (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1230-michaeldterry) – Michael & Vita Terry – Woodstock, GA
Jerry Winchester (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?7-Jerry-Winchester) – Jerry Winchester – Cypress, TX
Danss (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?50-Danss) – Dan & Jo Smith - MS Gulf Coast
Neal&Carla (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1377-Neal-amp-Carla) – Neal & Carla Templeton – Edmond, OK
Reagan Sirmons (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1762-Reagan-Sirmons) – Reagan & Betty Sirmons – Austin, TX
rahangman (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1389-rahangman) – Roger Hang – Northern Arkansas
ajducote (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?666-ajducote)– Andre & Ann Ducote – Titusville, FL
merle&louise (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?74-merle-amp-louise)– Tuga & Karen Gaidry – Houma, LA
Bill1170 (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?686-Bill1170) – Carol & Bill - Foley, AL
CAPT MOGUL & Sandy (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?152-CAPT-MOGUL-amp-Sandy)– Edward Brockman & Sandy Harris– Key West, FL
Roadrunner (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?97-Roadrunner) - Dale & Paulette Farley– Pensacola, FL
Carol (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1514-Carol) - Jim & Carol Trout - Houston, TX
Seabyrd (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?4077-Seabyrd) - Larry & Diane Byrd - Lufkin, TX
jtban (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?9333-jtban) - Jon & Barb Neubaum - Magnolia, TX
johnbrowder (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?628-johnbrowder) - John & Janene Browder - Knoxville, TN

[hobobimmer]

Deb, Eric and Jay made reservations today! Can't wait to see everyone there. Those are the last 3 days of Jay's spring break and we were waiting on him to vote "yes" to oysterfest before we signed up. We will arrive Thursday 17 and depart very early 20th, as we have to have Jay back at school that afternoon. Hope we can figure out our intermittent alternator issue before trip day!

[michaeldterry]

Now that the Faires have signed up for Oysterfest, we have 20 coaches scheduled to attend, and are guaranteed a great musical treat, too!


rfoster (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?30-rfoster) - Roger Foster - Bristol, TN (Oysterfest Master of Ceremonies!)
truk4u (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?22-truk4u) - Tom Chilcote – Waleska, GA
Pete (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?980-Pete) – Pete & EJ Petree – Sealy, TX
pwf252 (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1617-pwf252) – Patrick & Sherry Fix – Dallas, TX
michaeldterry (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1230-michaeldterry) – Michael & Vita Terry – Woodstock, GA
Jerry Winchester (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?7-Jerry-Winchester) – Jerry Winchester – Cypress, TX
Danss (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?50-Danss) – Dan & Jo Smith - MS Gulf Coast
Neal&Carla (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1377-Neal-amp-Carla) – Neal & Carla Templeton – Edmond, OK
Reagan Sirmons (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1762-Reagan-Sirmons) – Reagan & Betty Sirmons – Austin, TX
rahangman (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1389-rahangman) – Roger Hang – Northern Arkansas
ajducote (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?666-ajducote)– Andre & Ann Ducote – Titusville, FL
merle&louise (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?74-merle-amp-louise)– Tuga & Karen Gaidry – Houma, LA
Bill1170 (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?686-Bill1170) – Carol & Bill - Foley, AL
CAPT MOGUL & Sandy (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?152-CAPT-MOGUL-amp-Sandy)– Edward Brockman & Sandy Harris– Key West, FL
Roadrunner (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?97-Roadrunner) - Dale & Paulette Farley– Pensacola, FL
Carol (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1514-Carol) - Jim & Carol Trout - Houston, TX
Seabyrd (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?4077-Seabyrd) - Larry & Diane Byrd - Lufkin, TX
jtban (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?9333-jtban) - Jon & Barb Neubaum - Magnolia, TX
johnbrowder (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?628-johnbrowder) - John & Janene Browder - Knoxville, TN
hobobimmer (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?438-hobobimmer) - Eric, Debbie, & Jay Faires - - Huntsville, TN

[Danss]

Several folks, Jo & myself, Roger & Mikki, Pete & E.J., Ed & Sandy are coming after Oysterfest 3/20 to Bay St. Louis, Ms.(Hollywood Casino) for several days. for more eat & greet. Everyone is welcome! Come on over!!

[rmboies]

Debie and Bob, there is always Monday after the weekend of oysters over at Bay St. Louis at Holloywood Casino Park where Dan & Jo live. I'm sure we can pull a few arms to go over there a couple of days. Bonnie, Micki & Roger, Nancy..............?
Sandy

Ed and Sandy,

I have 2nd row seats to a James Taylor concert the Wednesday post Oysterfest weekend ..... though I would love to see you all again, I am afraid JT wins this time :-) Just can't give those up though I admit going to Hollywood Casino Park is tempting!!

Debi and Bob-00 too, somewhere around here--ha~!

[michaeldterry]

Ed and Sandy,

I have 2nd row seats to a James Taylor concert the Wednesday post Oysterfest weekend ..... though I would love to see you all again, I am afraid JT wins this time :-) Just can't give those up though I admit going to Hollywood Casino Park is tempting!!

Debi and Bob-00 too, somewhere around here--ha~!

Debi - are ya'll still blowing off Oysterfest "just" to accomodate a visit from Son/grandson? We've got to get your priorities straight, mi'lady! :p

[charlesebrownjr]

Can a POGGER that doesn't eat the slimy things come to an OYSTERFEST RALLY:confused: ????????????? I eat just about everything else. Sounds like more fun than the FMCA rally??

[dale farley]

I've been to several of the oysterfests, but I don't eat oysters. Michael, I did finally make a reservation.

[rmboies]

Debi - are ya'll still blowing off Oysterfest "just" to accomodate a visit from Son/grandson? We've got to get your priorities straight, mi'lady! :p

Ha, yes priorities Michael, family tends to trump oysters and of course there are those James Taylor tickets too, we can't forget about those :-) Will catch up with all of you one of these times! Personally, I would like to see a mini rally in the Charleston/Savannah area.

Debi

[rahangman]

I for one would love to return to James Island Park, especially during the Pre Christmas days. We stayed there a year ago just after the New Year. What a great park.

[truk4u]

Charles,

Come to the snot ball fest, you'll have company, we don't eat the slimy little things either!:p

Just stay clear of the King when he gets a belly full of oysters.:rolleyes:

[rfoster]

Charles: Come on down - no Oyster eating is required to attend Oysterfest. Bring your own Baloney and Vienna Sausage or a can of sardines.

Many folks in the past have not indulged in consuming the slick little critters- rather they have opted for some exotic dish like fried fish or shrimp or scallops or clams or mussels or baked stuff.

All are welcome to come regardless of your food preference.

Truck: I know you are a transplanted Georgia boy now but no road kill please.

[Nolan]

Pete and EJ
Nita and I have just joined POG. Your name came up yesterday when Jay was working on our coach. Hope you and EJ are well, and that we can get together one of these day.

Nolan Bedford

[rmboies]

Rodger, let's hijack this thread and turn it into James Island POG rally! LOL

[Pete]

We are delighted to hear that you all have joined POG. You will absolutely love all the wonderful people in the organization. Our next get-together will be at Bella Terra in Foley, AL on March 17-20. We would love to have you all join us. You already know some of the folks who will be there through the Labor Day Beagle Bash in Kerrville. There is a list of the people who have signed up to attend on the website.
We apologize for not contacting you all after the Kerrville rally, but EJ's father was seriously ill in the hospital in Clear Creek, and she spent almost the entire Fall at her son's in Friendswood to be near her dad. He is doing very well now for a young 86 year old.
Hope you will consider going to the Oysterfest - you don't have to like oysters to come! Pete

[Gary & Peggy Stevens]

Nolan, welcome aboard the POG site.

Guess you finally took my advice for joining, GOOD JOB.

Now about trading your New Imperial in on a nice bus, HOW is that coming along? :D I know I have convinced your lovely wife, Nita to get a bus, is it the color or number of slides you are having problems deciding?

Glad you joioned, you will have lots of fun here.

Gary S.

[Ledo]

Well it looks like after much aggravation and a lot of arm twisting, we bought Ken's 99 Marathon. Of course none of the arm twisting and aggravation was Ken's fault. His efforts and persistence in trying to make a deal work out and run smooth was worth the wait. This will be our first Prevost and it will be a good one for us to learn in. Lee is already handing me a list of honey-do's to change out so I'm sure you will be advising us with plenty of tips! We also are registered for our first POG event also. We are reserved in Bella Terra from 3-17-20 and am looking forward to meeting to everyone.

Lee and Doug Cox
Bella, Olive, Ellie, Pink, Carmin and Raymond (The Herd)
4 Yorkies, 1 Chihuahua, 1 Mix and a Partridge in a Pear Tree
'99 Marathon XL
Temporary Toad 09 Polaris Ranger
New Port Richey, FL

[michaeldterry]

We are reserved in Bella Terra from 3-17-20 and am looking forward to meeting to everyone.



Lee & Doug - Congratulations on your beautiful new bus! So glad you are joining us at Bella Terra for Oysterfest! Below is the latest list of confirmed attendees. I should have an updated lot assignment list from Bella Terra in the next couple of days.


rfoster (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?30-rfoster) - Roger Foster - Bristol, TN (Oysterfest Master of Ceremonies!)
truk4u (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?22-truk4u) - Tom Chilcote – Waleska, GA
Pete (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?980-Pete) – Pete & EJ Petree – Sealy, TX
pwf252 (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1617-pwf252) – Patrick & Sherry Fix – Dallas, TX
michaeldterry (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1230-michaeldterry) – Michael & Vita Terry – Woodstock, GA
Jerry Winchester (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?7-Jerry-Winchester) – Jerry Winchester – Cypress, TX
Danss (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?50-Danss) – Dan & Jo Smith - MS Gulf Coast
Neal&Carla (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1377-Neal-amp-Carla) – Neal & Carla Templeton – Edmond, OK
Reagan Sirmons (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1762-Reagan-Sirmons) – Reagan & Betty Sirmons – Austin, TX
rahangman (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1389-rahangman) – Roger Hang – Northern Arkansas
ajducote (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?666-ajducote)– Andre & Ann Ducote – Titusville, FL
merle&louise (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?74-merle-amp-louise)– Tuga & Karen Gaidry – Houma, LA
Bill1170 (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?686-Bill1170) – Carol & Bill - Foley, AL
CAPT MOGUL & Sandy (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?152-CAPT-MOGUL-amp-Sandy)– Edward Brockman & Sandy Harris– Key West, FL
Roadrunner (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?97-Roadrunner) - Dale & Paulette Farley– Pensacola, FL
Carol (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1514-Carol) - Jim & Carol Trout - Houston, TX
Seabyrd (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?4077-Seabyrd) - Larry & Diane Byrd - Lufkin, TX
jtban (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?9333-jtban) - Jon & Barb Neubaum - Magnolia, TX
johnbrowder (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?628-johnbrowder) - John & Janene Browder - Knoxville, TN
hobobimmer (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?438-hobobimmer) - Eric, Debbie, & Jay Faires - Huntsville, TN
Ledo (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?13284-Ledo) - Lee and Doug Cox - New Port Richey, FL-

[charlesebrownjr]

Ok, I'll bring my "CAN OF SPAM" and join ya'll. Will make my reservations Thursday. Thanks

[Reagan Sirmons]

Nolan and Nita,
This is a great bunch of people and they will really enjoy getting to know you as well.
The Oysterfest is near by and we have a good Texas contingency going. Please think about joining the fun.
I still have the sign you helped make for me and I have a long term memory.
Pres

[kenrobertson]

Michael - Add me to the list - Making reservations today - Bring on the oysters ! Looking forward to seeing everyone again.

Ken

[michaeldterry]

Michael - Add me to the list - Making reservations today - Bring on the oysters ! Looking forward to seeing everyone again.

Ken

Ken - Done! I'm glad you'll be joining us!


rfoster (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?30-rfoster) - Roger Foster - Bristol, TN (Oysterfest Master of Ceremonies!)
truk4u (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?22-truk4u) - Tom Chilcote – Waleska, GA
Pete (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?980-Pete) – Pete & EJ Petree – Sealy, TX
pwf252 (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1617-pwf252) – Patrick & Sherry Fix – Dallas, TX
michaeldterry (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1230-michaeldterry) – Michael & Vita Terry – Woodstock, GA
Jerry Winchester (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?7-Jerry-Winchester) – Jerry Winchester – Cypress, TX
Danss (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?50-Danss) – Dan & Jo Smith - MS Gulf Coast
Neal&Carla (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1377-Neal-amp-Carla) – Neal & Carla Templeton – Edmond, OK
Reagan Sirmons (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1762-Reagan-Sirmons) – Reagan & Betty Sirmons – Austin, TX
rahangman (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1389-rahangman) – Roger Hang – Northern Arkansas
ajducote (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?666-ajducote)– Andre & Ann Ducote – Titusville, FL
merle&louise (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?74-merle-amp-louise)– Tuga & Karen Gaidry – Houma, LA
Bill1170 (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?686-Bill1170) – Carol & Bill - Foley, AL
CAPT MOGUL & Sandy (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?152-CAPT-MOGUL-amp-Sandy)– Edward Brockman & Sandy Harris– Key West, FL
Roadrunner (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?97-Roadrunner) - Dale & Paulette Farley– Pensacola, FL
Carol (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1514-Carol) - Jim & Carol Trout - Houston, TX
Seabyrd (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?4077-Seabyrd) - Larry & Diane Byrd - Lufkin, TX
jtban (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?9333-jtban) - Jon & Barb Neubaum - Magnolia, TX
johnbrowder (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?628-johnbrowder) - John & Janene Browder - Knoxville, TN
hobobimmer (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?438-hobobimmer) - Eric, Debbie, & Jay Faires - Huntsville, TN
Ledo (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?13284-Ledo) - Lee and Doug Cox - New Port Richey, FL
kenrobertson (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?384-kenrobertson) - Ken & Melodie Robertson - Largo, FL

[Seabyrd]

Glad you're going to make it Ken !! Look forward to seeing you again.

Larry & Diane

[bonhall41]

We've had some family issues lately but will call Bella Terra right now to make reservations. Looking forward to seeing everyone soon!

Bonnie

[bonhall41]

Reservations made! Can't wait.

Bonnie

[Seabyrd]

Way to go Bonnie... we can't wait either !! Diane

[michaeldterry]

Reservations made! Can't wait.

Bonnie

What timing! Julie at Bella Terra just e-mailed me to let me know that she just processed your reservation! Glad you will join us!



rfoster (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?30-rfoster) - Roger Foster - Bristol, TN (Oysterfest Master of Ceremonies!)
truk4u (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?22-truk4u) - Tom Chilcote – Waleska, GA
Pete (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?980-Pete) – Pete & EJ Petree – Sealy, TX
pwf252 (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1617-pwf252) – Patrick & Sherry Fix – Dallas, TX
michaeldterry (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1230-michaeldterry) – Michael & Vita Terry – Woodstock, GA
Jerry Winchester (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?7-Jerry-Winchester) – Jerry Winchester – Cypress, TX
Danss (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?50-Danss) – Dan & Jo Smith - MS Gulf Coast
Neal&Carla (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1377-Neal-amp-Carla) – Neal & Carla Templeton – Edmond, OK
Reagan Sirmons (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1762-Reagan-Sirmons) – Reagan & Betty Sirmons – Austin, TX
rahangman (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1389-rahangman) – Roger Hang – Northern Arkansas
ajducote (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?666-ajducote)– Andre & Ann Ducote – Titusville, FL
merle&louise (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?74-merle-amp-louise)– Tuga & Karen Gaidry – Houma, LA
Bill1170 (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?686-Bill1170) – Carol & Bill - Foley, AL
CAPT MOGUL & Sandy (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?152-CAPT-MOGUL-amp-Sandy)– Edward Brockman & Sandy Harris– Key West, FL
Roadrunner (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?97-Roadrunner) - Dale & Paulette Farley– Pensacola, FL
Carol (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1514-Carol) - Jim & Carol Trout - Houston, TX
Seabyrd (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?4077-Seabyrd) - Larry & Diane Byrd - Lufkin, TX
jtban (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?9333-jtban) - Jon & Barb Neubaum - Magnolia, TX
johnbrowder (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?628-johnbrowder) - John & Janene Browder - Knoxville, TN
hobobimmer (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?438-hobobimmer) - Eric, Debbie, & Jay Faires - Huntsville, TN
Ledo (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?13284-Ledo) - Lee and Doug Cox - New Port Richey, FL
kenrobertson (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?384-kenrobertson) - Ken & Melodie Robertson - Largo, FL
bonhall41 (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?612-bonhall41) - Donald & Bonnie Hall - Niceville, FL

[pwf252]

This keeps going and it will need to be Oysterfest/POG11

[billbunch47]

Rita and "Wild Bill" just made reservations,we will be comeing over from Perry on Friday, cain't wait to see everyone again. Add us to the list. Bill

[michaeldterry]

Rita and "Wild Bill" just made reservations,we will be comeing over from Perry on Friday, cain't wait to see everyone again. Add us to the list. Bill


Done! Outstanding! This is shaping up to be a POG rally of substantial proportions! I hope there are enough "snot balls" in the area to keep up with the demand!
rfoster (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?30-rfoster) - Roger Foster - Bristol, TN
truk4u (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?22-truk4u) - Tom Chilcote – Waleska, GA
Pete (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?980-Pete) – Pete & EJ Petree – Sealy, TX
pwf252 (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1617-pwf252) – Patrick & Sherry Fix – Dallas, TX
michaeldterry (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1230-michaeldterry) – Michael & Vita Terry – Woodstock, GA
Jerry Winchester (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?7-Jerry-Winchester) – Jerry Winchester – Cypress, TX
Danss (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?50-Danss) – Dan & Jo Smith - MS Gulf Coast
Neal&Carla (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1377-Neal-amp-Carla) – Neal & Carla Templeton – Edmond, OK
Reagan Sirmons (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1762-Reagan-Sirmons) – Reagan & Betty Sirmons – Austin, TX
rahangman (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1389-rahangman) – Roger Hang – Northern Arkansas
ajducote (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?666-ajducote)– Andre & Ann Ducote – Titusville, FL
merle&louise (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?74-merle-amp-louise)– Tuga & Karen Gaidry – Houma, LA
Bill1170 (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?686-Bill1170) – Carol & Bill - Foley, AL
CAPT MOGUL & Sandy (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?152-CAPT-MOGUL-amp-Sandy)– Edward Brockman & Sandy Harris– Key West, FL
Roadrunner (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?97-Roadrunner) - Dale & Paulette Farley– Pensacola, FL
Carol (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1514-Carol) - Jim & Carol Trout - Houston, TX
Seabyrd (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?4077-Seabyrd) - Larry & Diane Byrd - Lufkin, TX
jtban (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?9333-jtban) - Jon & Barb Neubaum - Magnolia, TX
johnbrowder (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?628-johnbrowder) - John & Janene Browder - Knoxville, TN
hobobimmer (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?438-hobobimmer) - Eric, Debbie, & Jay Faires - Huntsville, TN
Ledo (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?13284-Ledo) - Lee and Doug Cox - New Port Richey, FL
kenrobertson (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?384-kenrobertson) - Ken & Melodie Robertson - Largo, FL
bonhall41 (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?612-bonhall41) - Donald & Bonnie Hall - Niceville, FL
billbunch47 (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?370-billbunch47) - Bill & Rita Bunch - Columbia, SC

[charlesebrownjr]

Reservations made today. Looking forward to seeing all. I'll be #25 on the list.

[michaeldterry]

Reservations made today. Looking forward to seeing all. I'll be #25 on the list.

Glad to add you, Charles! Oysterfest is going to be grand!


rfoster (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?30-rfoster) - Roger Foster - Bristol, TN
truk4u (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?22-truk4u) - Tom Chilcote – Waleska, GA
Pete (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?980-Pete) – Pete & EJ Petree – Sealy, TX
pwf252 (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1617-pwf252) – Patrick & Sherry Fix – Dallas, TX
michaeldterry (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1230-michaeldterry) – Michael & Vita Terry – Woodstock, GA
Jerry Winchester (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?7-Jerry-Winchester) – Jerry Winchester – Cypress, TX
Danss (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?50-Danss) – Dan & Jo Smith - MS Gulf Coast
Neal&Carla (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1377-Neal-amp-Carla) – Neal & Carla Templeton – Edmond, OK
Reagan Sirmons (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1762-Reagan-Sirmons) – Reagan & Betty Sirmons – Austin, TX
rahangman (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1389-rahangman) – Roger Hang – Northern Arkansas
ajducote (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?666-ajducote)– Andre & Ann Ducote – Titusville, FL
merle&louise (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?74-merle-amp-louise)– Tuga & Karen Gaidry – Houma, LA
Bill1170 (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?686-Bill1170) – Carol & Bill - Foley, AL
CAPT MOGUL & Sandy (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?152-CAPT-MOGUL-amp-Sandy)– Edward Brockman & Sandy Harris– Key West, FL
Roadrunner (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?97-Roadrunner) - Dale & Paulette Farley– Pensacola, FL
Carol (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1514-Carol) - Jim & Carol Trout - Houston, TX
Seabyrd (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?4077-Seabyrd) - Larry & Diane Byrd - Lufkin, TX
jtban (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?9333-jtban) - Jon & Barb Neubaum - Magnolia, TX
johnbrowder (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?628-johnbrowder) - John & Janene Browder - Knoxville, TN
hobobimmer (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?438-hobobimmer) - Eric, Debbie, & Jay Faires - Huntsville, TN
Ledo (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?13284-Ledo) - Lee and Doug Cox - New Port Richey, FL
kenrobertson (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?384-kenrobertson) - Ken & Melodie Robertson - Largo, FL
bonhall41 (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?612-bonhall41) - Donald & Bonnie Hall - Niceville, FL
billbunch47 (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?370-billbunch47) - Bill & Rita Bunch - Columbia, SC
charlesebrownjr (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1716-charlesebrownjr) - Charles Brown - Monroe, LA

[johnklopp]

Reservations made.
Cheryl just had surgery so she can’t attend but gave me the OK to go without her.
Looks like I will be #26 on the list. Will be coming over from Perry, be nice to meet some of the group.
Lots are starting to get farther from the group but at least it’s on the water.

John

[michaeldterry]

With John's RSVP, we're at 26 coaches for Oysterfest! John - Please give Cheryl best wishes for a speedy recovery from POG!


rfoster (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?30-rfoster) - Roger Foster - Bristol, TN
truk4u (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?22-truk4u) - Tom Chilcote – Waleska, GA
Pete (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?980-Pete) – Pete & EJ Petree – Sealy, TX
pwf252 (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1617-pwf252) – Patrick & Sherry Fix – Dallas, TX
michaeldterry (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1230-michaeldterry) – Michael & Vita Terry – Woodstock, GA
Jerry Winchester (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?7-Jerry-Winchester) – Jerry Winchester – Cypress, TX
Danss (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?50-Danss) – Dan & Jo Smith - MS Gulf Coast
Neal&Carla (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1377-Neal-amp-Carla) – Neal & Carla Templeton – Edmond, OK
Reagan Sirmons (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1762-Reagan-Sirmons) – Reagan & Betty Sirmons – Austin, TX
rahangman (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1389-rahangman) – Roger Hang – Northern Arkansas
ajducote (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?666-ajducote)– Andre & Ann Ducote – Titusville, FL
merle&louise (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?74-merle-amp-louise)– Tuga & Karen Gaidry – Houma, LA
Bill1170 (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?686-Bill1170) – Carol & Bill - Foley, AL
CAPT MOGUL & Sandy (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?152-CAPT-MOGUL-amp-Sandy)– Edward Brockman & Sandy Harris– Key West, FL
Roadrunner (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?97-Roadrunner) - Dale & Paulette Farley– Pensacola, FL
Carol (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1514-Carol) - Jim & Carol Trout - Houston, TX
Seabyrd (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?4077-Seabyrd) - Larry & Diane Byrd - Lufkin, TX
jtban (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?9333-jtban) - Jon & Barb Neubaum - Magnolia, TX
johnbrowder (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?628-johnbrowder) - John & Janene Browder - Knoxville, TN
hobobimmer (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?438-hobobimmer) - Eric, Debbie, & Jay Faires - Huntsville, TN
Ledo (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?13284-Ledo) - Lee and Doug Cox - New Port Richey, FL
kenrobertson (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?384-kenrobertson) - Ken & Melodie Robertson - Largo, FL
bonhall41 (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?612-bonhall41) - Donald & Bonnie Hall - Niceville, FL
billbunch47 (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?370-billbunch47) - Bill & Rita Bunch - Columbia, SC
charlesebrownjr (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1716-charlesebrownjr) - Charles Brown - Monroe, LA
johnklopp (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?5450-johnklopp) - John Klopp - Mt Baldy, CA & Nashville, TN

[Charles Spera]

Not sure if it counts as Oysterfest or not but we are heading to Houston early that week so we decided to stay at BT for Tuesday evening. Julie was very helpful.
Just to say we did it, Barb and I will have oysters for dinner that evening.
Will anyone else be there that early?

[rahangman]

I received an Email today from BT. We, "OysterFesters" have made our Debut on their web page .....WOW

[michaeldterry]

I received an Email today from BT. We, "OysterFesters" have made our Debut on their web page .....WOW

Rodger - I can't find us on Bella Terra's website. Where should I be looking? Post a link if you can!

[rahangman]

Michael
wow, this is a big one paste and peruse


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[johnklopp]

I’m guessing we can’t see the e-mail link without being signed into your e-mail.
Sounds like Bella Terra, the surrounding area and the news media may be using the POG OysterFesters as publicity for the gulf oil spill recovery. I believe we will be treated exceptionally well as long as the sheep are left at home.

[garyde]

Now the question should be, 'who's the official POG spokes person' for speaking with the Press. My vote is Roger.

[Seabyrd]

You are right ... it took me (the link) to my yahoo mail that I rarely use and told me I had 249 spam emails !! good thing was I got it cleaned up !! I then went to BT website and couldn't find anything. Last week I received their (BT) newsletter and it mentioned the "oysterfest" so maybe that is what Michael got. You may have to subscribe to the newsletter... ?? not sure... but we did get a mention in the newsletter.. Diane


I’m guessing we can’t see the e-mail link without being signed into your e-mail.
Sounds like Bella Terra, the surrounding area and the news media may be using the POG OysterFesters as publicity for the gulf oil spill recovery. I believe we will be treated exceptionally well as long as the sheep are left at home.

[ajducote]

Not sure if it counts as Oysterfest or not but we are heading to Houston early that week so we decided to stay at BT for Tuesday evening. Julie was very helpful.
Just to say we did it, Barb and I will have oysters for dinner that evening.
Will anyone else be there that early?

Charles,
our current plan is to arrive Tuesday, late afternoon. So if things work out we should at least get to say hello.

[rfoster]

Can you believe there are that many POG Folks showing up to eat oysters? With no Agenda? Could it be the loafing? or just to get out the winter crap? Must be the Oysters. Even for those that don't like oysters.

Maybe its the location---- whatever the case it looks like its gonna be an excellent turnout!

[michaeldterry]

Now the question should be, 'who's the official POG spokes person' for speaking with the Press. My vote is Roger.

I second that!

[michaeldterry]

I got an e-mail from Julie at Bella Terra today saying that she had an Oysterfest reservation for someone that is not on my list. She said it was Charles & Barbie Spera. For the life of me, I can't come up with a POG member name for them! Does anyone know what their POG member name is so that I can add them to my master attendee list? (Or, better yet - Charles & Barbie - speak up and reveal yourselves!) Thanks!

[ajducote]

Michael,

Check the 1st post on page 12 of this thread

[rahangman]

EYE , Matey, ROGER it be.

[Charles Spera]

That would be us


I got an e-mail from Julie at Bella Terra today saying that she had an Oysterfest reservation for someone that is not on my list. She said it was Charles & Barbie Spera. For the life of me, I can't come up with a POG member name for them! Does anyone know what their POG member name is so that I can add them to my master attendee list? (Or, better yet - Charles & Barbie - speak up and reveal yourselves!) Thanks!

[michaeldterry]

That would be us

Thank you, Charles! As Ron White so eloquently says, "You can't fix stupid." :p

[michaeldterry]

Now that Charles Spera has revealed his super secret POG member name to me :o, I can post the latest version of the ever growing Oysterfest attendee list.






The Oysterfest attendee list as of Sunday, 2/27. With 11 states represented so far, the list looks heavily skewed toward TX, FL & TN attendees: TX – 7, FL – 6, TN – 3, GA – 2, LA – 2, MS – 1, OK – 1, AR – 1, AL – 1, SC – 1, MI - 1:
rfoster (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?30-rfoster) - Roger Foster - Bristol, TN
truk4u (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?22-truk4u) - Tom Chilcote – Waleska, GA
Pete (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?980-Pete) – Pete & EJ Petree – Sealy, TX
pwf252 (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1617-pwf252) – Patrick & Sherry Fix – Dallas, TX
michaeldterry (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1230-michaeldterry) – Michael & Vita Terry – Woodstock, GA
Jerry Winchester (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?7-Jerry-Winchester) – Jerry Winchester – Cypress, TX
Danss (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?50-Danss) – Dan & Jo Smith - MS Gulf Coast
Neal&Carla (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1377-Neal-amp-Carla) – Neal & Carla Templeton – Edmond, OK
Reagan Sirmons (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1762-Reagan-Sirmons) – Reagan & Betty Sirmons – Houston, TX
rahangman (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1389-rahangman) – Roger Hang – Northern Arkansas
ajducote (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?666-ajducote)– Andre & Ann Ducote – Titusville, FL
merle&louise (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?74-merle-amp-louise)– Tuga Gaidry – Houma, LA
Bill1170 (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?686-Bill1170) – Carol & Bill Cleverdon - Foley, AL
CAPT MOGUL & Sandy (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?152-CAPT-MOGUL-amp-Sandy)– Edward Brockman & Sandy Harris– Key West, FL
Roadrunner (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?97-Roadrunner) - Dale & Paulette Farley– Pensacola, FL
Carol (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1514-Carol) - Jim & Carol Trout - Houston, TX
Seabyrd (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?4077-Seabyrd) - Larry & Diane Byrd - Lufkin, TX
jtban (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?9333-jtban) - Jon & Barb Neubaum - Magnolia, TX
johnbrowder (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?628-johnbrowder) - John & Janene Browder - Knoxville, TN
hobobimmer (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?438-hobobimmer) - Eric, Debbie, & Jay Faires - Huntsville, TN
Ledo (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?13284-Ledo) - Lee and Doug Cox - New Port Richey, FL
kenrobertson (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?384-kenrobertson) - Ken & Melodie Robertson - Largo, FL
bonhall41 (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?612-bonhall41) - Donald & Bonnie Hall - Niceville, FL
billbunch47 (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?370-billbunch47) - Bill & Rita Bunch - Columbia, SC
charlesebrownjr (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1716-charlesebrownjr) - Charles Brown - Monroe, LA
johnklopp (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?5450-johnklopp) - John Klopp - Mt Baldy, CA & Nashville, TN
Charles Spera (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1824-Charles-Spera) - Charles & Barbie Spera - Northville, MI

[johnklopp]

Michael
Great job of keeping an on going list of POG Oysterfest attendees.
One of the earlier lists included lot numbers.
Are you going to add lot numbers to the next list?

[michaeldterry]

Michael
Great job of keeping an on going list of POG Oysterfest attendees.
One of the earlier lists included lot numbers.
Are you going to add lot numbers to the next list?

John - I do intend to update the attendee list complete with assigned lot numbers. I'm waiting for an updated list of lot assignments from Julie and Coutney at Bella Terra and expect to get that in the next few days. I'll update and post as soon as I receive it! I can't promise it will be the next attendee update - but I promise I will get it done! :D

[michaeldterry]

Now the question should be, 'who's the official POG spokes person' for speaking with the Press. My vote is Roger.

It has been brought to my attention that there may be some confusion regarding which "Roger" is being drafted as Master of Ceremonies for Oysterfest 2011. To be clear, the intended MC is Roger Foster (rfoster), as opposed to the other Rodger (with a d), Rodger Hang (rahangman). Not that Rodger Hang wouldn't make a fine MC, but after all, Roger Foster is the one who got this whole 2011 version started! Okay Mr Foster - you have been drafted! Will you serve? :p

[rfoster]

Mikey:


If Master of Ceremonies means that I can sit on my hind end with a plate of oysters in front of me, and a nice cold beverage on my right hand - with a lot of good friends and laughing alot- then I am in.

If the job description requires more than that- I would/will pass the torch. I already have all the responsibiilties that I care to have.

Truk4u is the official POG Moderator and I don't think he eats oysters.

[johnbrowder]

There was some talk early on about a catered event at BT. Is that happening? It would seem to me with a group this large, going out as a group will be difficult at best. This is our first official POG event, and I'd like to know a little more about what to expect. Obviously, this event revolves around food ( as most of my life does!). Do smaller groups head off in different directions? Does everyone just do their own thing? Regardless, I am sure this will be a great event, the people and the place will ensure that

[dale farley]

John,

There will be many small groups going to eat at different times. As you mentioned, it is hard to coordinate such a large group. In the past, we went to Wintzells a few times, Mexican a few times, and a couple other local restaurants. I don't recall everyone going to one place (even with the smaller group) for the noon meal. We may have some camp fires where everyone sits around and talks and eats. We may have a night of food or deserts where everyone just brings what they want to. The whole idea of this particular function is to be "unorganized." There will be a lot of just "pulling up a chair" wherever you see a group starting to form.

[michaeldterry]

There was some talk early on about a catered event at BT. Is that happening? It would seem to me with a group this large, going out as a group will be difficult at best. This is our first official POG event, and I'd like to know a little more about what to expect. Obviously, this event revolves around food ( as most of my life does!). Do smaller groups head off in different directions? Does everyone just do their own thing? Regardless, I am sure this will be a great event, the people and the place will ensure that

John - Julie with Bella Tera is currently working on options for a catered oyster lunch event and will be getting back to me wih her findings in the next few days for me to present to the group via this forum. Unfortunately, she's already determined that the obvious local vendor of choice, Wintzel's, is booked/unavailable on our dates. Another option that looks promising right now is having a dedicated shucker on site at specific times for our exclusive use. This is my first Oysterfest, as well, but from what I can determine, it is loosely organized by design with a whole lot of hanging out with good friends, eating oysters (and other good food and drink), swapping bus stories and other lies, and partaking in impromptu activities and excursions with ad hoc groups of POGers as the mood strikes. There's even a strong rumor that Reagan Sirmons will be hosting an "Oysterita" happy hour at some point that may include Pete & EJ Petree's home made salsa and chips!

Check Roger Foster's post number 57 in this thread for more information and a brief history of Oysterfest!

[michaeldterry]

Mikey:


If Master of Ceremonies means that I can sit on my hind end with a plate of oysters in front of me, and a nice cold beverage on my right hand - with a lot of good friends and laughing alot- then I am in.

If the job description requires more than that- I would/will pass the torch. I already have all the responsibiilties that I care to have.

Truk4u is the official POG Moderator and I don't think he eats oysters.

Roger - it's your job, so you can do it any way you see fit! :) Since you started this "pig fight" I think it's only fitting that you retain the title of Master of Ceremonies (Ringmaster?) if only in name! :rolleyes: Let them eat cake! (oyster cakes?) :p

[truk4u]

The words from the Moderator will be, "no schedule, no plan, no itinerary, no times and no goats!":rolleyes:

The Oysterfest belongs to the King!:p

[CAPT MOGUL & Sandy]

Great! Looks like we got some Oyster Takers/eaters. I will put in a call and see if they can accomodate 6 to 12 buses.

Skiffer: Will let you kow more when I find out more.

emmm emmm good!

Roger, Could they accomodate the "6 or 12 buses?????" HA!!
Sandy

[rfoster]

Sandy: Who said I could count?

[michaeldterry]

Sandy: Who said I could count?


Blame it on the "new math"?

[michaeldterry]

I just heard from Courtney at Bella Terra and she is still working on activity options for our group. She has recommended a luncheon for Saturday, March 18th at the "Original Oyster House"

Here's a copy of the text from Courtney's e-mail:



Unfortunately, I have not been able to secure Wintzell’s for an on-site event b/c their off-site catering team is booked that weekend. Instead, I wanted to suggest that we reserve the banquet room at the Original Oyster House in Gulf Shores where your group can enjoy lunch on Saturday, March 18<SUP>th</SUP> @ 1pm. The restaurant is less than 10mins away & will allow your group to enjoy everything on their menu, which could be a plus for folks who don’t eat oysters. If you’d like to secure those reservations, please let me know & I’ll confirm. ffice:office" /><O:p></O:p>


I've checked out the website for the Original Oyster House and it looks good! http://www.originaloysterhouse.com/

Oysterfest attendees, please respond with your show of interest and I'll have Courtney lock this in once I get an idea of approxomately how many POGers to expect! And for those interested, I'm certain we could book a similar lunch/dinner at a Wintzell's location for another time during our rally.

[Seabyrd]

Michael...
Thanks so much for all your input here.. wow that's quite a job you've taken on... we do appreciate you !! Please count us in.. and thanks so much !
Larry & Diane

[michaeldterry]

Michael...
Thanks so much for all your input here.. wow that's quite a job you've taken on... we do appreciate you !! Please count us in.. and thanks so much !
Larry & Diane

Larry - I'm having a ball! I can't wait to see everyone together at Bella Terra next month! I mean - what could be better? Some of our favorite people at one of our favorite places with good food and drink - and buses! Lots and lots of buses! :D

[michaeldterry]

Courtney thinks that she can secure some professional shuckers for an onsite oyster event for Friday lunch. The shuckers would provide crackers, cocktail sauce and French bread to accompany the oysters. It would be up to the group to provide any other food dishes we might want (pot luck style?). If we are interested in this option, we need to let Courtney know 1) how many of us would participate, 2) how many dozen oysters per person. Once I can supply her with the answers to those two questions, she will secure an accurate price per person for our approval and then we can lock it in, if there is interest.

What say you, Oysterfesters?

[charlesebrownjr]

I will attend but not eat. Thanks for all ur effort. I'll bring my sheep chops!!! Wait I mean lamb chops!!!!!!:)

[johnbrowder]

John and Janene in for a total of 5 dozen.

[rfoster]

Mr. & Mrs Browder of Knoxville: Only 5 dozen? That is kinda of wimpy don't you think?

Just kidding. That is admirable. Jon W. ate that many as an appetizer. Then he ate more.


Michael: Thanks for the help and effort - You have the Oysterfest Drum beating fast now.


Please put Micki and Roger down for Six dozen!!!!for Friday Lunch!! !Hopefully we can get enough participation to have a great meal on Friday

[Ledo]

Doug and Lee. 6 Dozen for Friday lunch also! This is great. This is destined to become THE winter POG event to attend in the future for sure! Great job to all who are helping with organizing of this non-organized event.

[Neal&Carla]

Neal is in for 2 dozen on Friday. I will be happy to bring a potluck dish. Also include us for lunch on Saturday. We are excited to attend this event! Thank you for organizing this. We have talked about going to Bella Terra so this was a great excuse.

Carla

[michaeldterry]

Here is the list of lot assignments that Julie sent me for Oysterfest. There are three obvious errors (lots 352, 581, & 585 that show two different buses assigned) that I will correct via an edit to this post as soon as Julie sends me the corrected assignments for those lots. Here is the link to the Bella Terra site plan (http://www.bellaterrarvresort.com/resort-overview/site-plan/ (http://www.bellaterrarvresort.com/resort-overview/site-plan/)) so you can scope out where you will be and who your Oysterfest neighbors are. For now, here is what I have:

Lot#- Name(s) ..............City/State
216 - Larry & Diane Byrd - Lufkin, TX
220 - Tuga & Karen Gaidry - Houma, LA
248 - Roger Foster - Bristol, TN
252 - Neal & Carla Templeton - Edmond, OK
260 - Pete & EJ Petree - Sealy, TX
305 - Charles & Barbie Spera - Northville, MI
321 - Patrick & Sherry Fix - Dallas, TX
325 - Andre & Ann Ducote - Titusville, FL
328 - Bill & Carol Cleverdon - Foley, AL
332 - Jerry Winchester - Cypress, TX
344 - Rodger Hang - Northern Arkansas
348 - Edward Brockman & Sandy Harris - Key West, FL
352 - Michael & Vita Terry - Woodstock, GA
352 - Jon & Barb Neubaum - Magnolia, TX
353 - Tom Chilcote - Waleska, GA
357 - Dan & Jo Smith - MS Gulf Coast
384 - Charles Brown - Monroe, LA
391 - Donald & Bonnie Hall - Niceville, FL
565 - Ken & Melodie Robertson - Largo, FL
569 - Lee & Doug Cox - New Port Richey, FL
573 - Dale & Paulette Farley - Pensacola, FL
581 - Jim & Carol Trout - Houston, TX
581 - John & Janne Browder - Knoxville, TN
585 - Reagan & Betty Sirmons - Houston, TX
585 - Eric, Debbie, & Jay Faires - Huntsville, TN
604 - Bill & Rita Bunch, Columbia, SC
765 - John Klopp - Mt Baldy, CA & Nashville, TN

Again, I'll correct the duplicated assignments via editing this post as soon as I get the updated assignments. We're going to have a blast!

[michaeldterry]

Here are the corrected Bella Terra lot assignments from Julie. Apparently, Jim Trout has cancelled his reservation, so I removed him from the list. :(

Lot#- Name(s) ..............City/State
204 - Jim & Carol Trout - Houston, TX
216 - Larry & Diane Byrd - Lufkin, TX
220 - Tuga (no Karen) Gaidry - Houma, LA
248 - Roger Foster - Bristol, TN
252 - Neal & Carla Templeton - Edmond, OK
260 - Pete & EJ Petree - Sealy, TX
305 - Charles & Barbie Spera - Northville, MI
321 - Patrick & Sherry Fix - Dallas, TX
325 - Andre & Ann Ducote - Titusville, FL
328 - Bill & Carol Cleverdon - Foley, AL
332 - Jerry Winchester - Cypress, TX
344 - Rodger Hang - Northern Arkansas
348 - Edward Brockman & Sandy Harris - Key West, FL
352 - Jon & Barb Neubaum - Magnolia, TX
353 - Tom Chilcote - Waleska, GA
357 - Dan & Jo Smith - MS Gulf Coast
384 - Charles Brown - Monroe, LA
391 - Donald & Bonnie Hall - Niceville, FL
561 - Michael & Vita Terry - Woodstock, GA
565 - Ken & Melodie Robertson - Largo, FL
569 - Lee & Doug Cox - New Port Richey, FL
573 - Dale & Paulette Farley - Pensacola, FL
581 - John & Janne Browder - Knoxville, TN
585 - Eric, Debbie, & Jay Faires - Huntsville, TN
601 - Reagan & Betty Sirmons - Houston, TX
604 - Bill & Rita Bunch, Columbia, SC
765 - John Klopp - Mt Baldy, CA & Nashville, TN

Here is the Bella Terra site plan link so you can scope out where you will be parked and see who your Oysterfest neighbors are: http://www.bellaterrarvresort.com/resort-overview/site-plan/

[Pete]

Michael, someone must have their wires crossed. Jim & Carol Trout ARE coming. I just spoke with them before this post, and he said he has NOT canceled his reservation, and will call BT in the morning!

While on the subject... I will be in for a couple dozen oysters on Friday. E.J. does not eat raw oysters, is there any other food available? If not some may want to make other plans.

We plan on arriving on Wednesday, and look forward to seeing everyone.

[CAPT MOGUL & Sandy]

Michael, Ed and I will not be there in time for lunch on Friday. Thank you though. We will be in Naples for a luncheon with Ed's graduating class and it is over at 2pm on Thursday. Will leave after it, get on road, spend the night somewhere, and head for Bella Terra the next morning. Unless Speed takes over us, we will see all of you later on that afternoon!!
Sandy

[charlesebrownjr]

Ok! Does my coach stink or look ugly, no one is parked next to me!!!!!!!:confused::) May be the Country Coach brand:confused:
And secondly, I heard a rumor that the state with the most attendees will take everyone out to diner one evening so for now it seems to be a tie between TX and FL folks. (Just a rumor mind you):)

[CAPT MOGUL & Sandy]

Has anyone else noticed the last e-mail of Bella Terra of Gulfshores advertising? It has on their site...Oysterfest March 17-20th. Wonder where they got that idea?
Sandy

[merle&louise]

I'll be arriving alone (Louise has a prior committment) on Thursday March 17th. No raw oysters thank you. I will be enjoying shrimp, fish, & crawfish.

Looking forward to seeing everyone again.

[Seabyrd]

Larry will take 2 dozen oysters on Friday... I just can't let 'em slide down... so I will get some boiled shrimp or something else?
Thanks !!

[Reagan Sirmons]

I know this is not a planned event type of rally but does 5 o'clock Friday sound like a good time for the Sirmons to host the "Oysteritas"? We would be pleased to do so at our site (where ever it is) or in the club house if there is a room.
That might give everyone time to enjoy some libations and make it to their dinner events. We will plan to provide the Oysteritas unless someone has a better time or idea. If others want to bring dips, etc., that can happen as well. Very best to everyone.
Reagan & Betty
Pres

[michaeldterry]

I know this is not a planned event type of rally but does 5 o'clock Friday sound like a good time for the Sirmons to host the "Oysteritas"? We would be pleased to do so at our site (where ever it is) or in the club house if there is a room.
That might give everyone time to enjoy some libations and make it to their dinner events. We will plan to provide the Oysteritas unless someone has a better time or idea. If others want to bring dips, etc., that can happen as well. Very best to everyone.
Reagan & Betty
Pres

Reagan - that sounds perfect! I'll ask Julie and Courtney about reserving the clubhouse for us Friday afternoon/evening! Also, I told Courtney to expect a call from Jim/Carol Trout to resolve the mystery of his "cancelled" reservation. !'ll post a re-corrected lot assignment list as soon as I'm notified it's been handled!

[kenrobertson]

Michael - Put me down for 2 dozen -

and BTW, Thanks for all the hard work.

Ken

[michaeldterry]

Vita and I are not really sure how big a fans we are of raw oysters (Nothing against them they just haven't been a frequent staple in our diets over the years), but we're willing to try to learn to appreciate them! Having said that, we'll start off slow and see how it goes - we'll commit to a wimpy 2 dozen between us for the Friday onsite event, wash 'em down with Reagan's "Oysteritas" later that afternoon, and hopefully be connoisseurs by the time we do the OriginalOyster House on Saturday! :)

Here's what I have so far for the Friday on-site shuckers lunch event:

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This is where the rest of you belly up to the oyster bar and place your orders! Let me know how many snot balls you desire so that we are sure to have enough brought in. As soon as I get a good idea of how many we need, i'll post the per head or per dozen cost for group approval. Stating your desired number here does not commit you to purchase yet!

[Jerry Winchester]

We're good for 5 doz.

[Ledo]

I will bring a great smoked fish spread with saltines to go with the Reagans ritas. Michael I love your avatar but it seems to get on Lee's nerves so I was wondering if there was any way you could add sound? We may be able to use a grill to firm up a few snotballs so that others may be inclined to enjoy.

[Seabyrd]

Sounds great Reagan & Betty... I will bring a dip or two.. looking foward to seeing everyone again.
Larry & Diane

[michaeldterry]

I will bring a great smoked fish spread with saltines to go with the Reagans ritas. Michael I love your avatar but it seems to get on Lee's nerves so I was wondering if there was any way you could add sound? We may be able to use a grill to firm up a few snotballs so that others may be inclined to enjoy.

Excellent, Doug! I wish I could add the audio to the avatar, but can't think of how to do it on the forum. As an alternative, here's link to a video of the original SNL sketch that contained the now famous "I need more cowbell" lines: http://www.funnyhub.com/videos/pages/snl-more-cowbell.html

[michaeldterry]

Courtney from Bella Terra called me this morning and acknowledged the mix-up with Jim & Carol Trout's reservation. She said that the active reservation is listed as Howard and Carol Trout and she's not sure why it's listed as Howard (unless that's the name the Trouts bill to?). At any rate, all is well and I have the Trout's lot assignment (204). I'll edit the post with the lot asignments and add Bill & Carol back to the list!

Courtney has secured our shucker for Friday lunch and is just waiting on me to tell her an estimated head count/ oyster count so she can secure pricing for our approval. Also, she has reserved the beautiful Bella Terra clubhouse for Reagan's Oysterita extravaganza Friday afternoon at 5:00PM and we will have full run of all facilities, use of their serving/kitchen/bar supplies and all we have to do in return is clean up after ourselves when we're done.

I should note that the clubhouse has a full state of the art audio/video system with huge screen, so if anyone has any DVD's or music they want screened/played for the group, bring them with!

Finally, Courtney is close to having the banquet room locked in for Saturday lunch at the Original Oyster House, so please let me know if you're in for that event. The Original Oyster House has a full menu of fabulous fresh seafood available, so non-oyster eaters will have plenty to choose from! See their menu at their website: http://www.originaloysterhouse.com/

[Seabyrd]

Good Job !!
Count us in !!

[ajducote]

Michael,

Friday noon -- no oysters for us, but we will attend and bring something.
Friday Happy Hour -- We will attend and bring something
Saturday -- we will attend the Original Oyster House event

By the way "we" equals 3, my mom will be with us.

We will be arriving late Tuesday, so maybe we can have Wednesday happy hour to get started.

[michaeldterry]

Michael,

Friday noon -- no oysters for us, but we will attend and bring something.
Friday Happy Hour -- We will attend and bring something
Saturday -- we will attend the Original Oyster House event

By the way "we" equals 3, my mom will be with us.

We will be arriving late Tuesday, so maybe we can have Wednesday happy hour to get started.

Andre - I've got the 3 Ducotes down for the appropriate lists! Thanks!

[michaeldterry]

Good Job !!
Count us in !!


Larry - how many dozen oysters do you want for the Friday lunch event?

[michaeldterry]

I don't mean to be a pain and risk ruining the loosely organized chaos tradition of Oysterfest, but it would be a huge help to me if the attendees would respond to this thread with:


Your intentions to attend (or not) the Friday onsite oyster shucking event and how many dozen oysters you would like;
Your intentions to attend (or not) Reagan Sirmon's "Oysterita" happy hour extravaganza at the Bella Terra clubhouse complex Friday at 5:00PM; and
Your intentions to attend (or not) the Saturday luncheon at the Original Oyster House.
Thise responses already posted have been captured and are appreciated!

Your responses will help insure that these few activities/meals are scaled appropriately and that we have enough food, drink, seating provided. On the phone this mornig, Courtney convinced me that the staff at Bella Terra is genuinely excited about hosting Oysterfest 2011 and will do everything possible to make it a rally to remember!

[charlesebrownjr]

I will attend all 3 events. Thanks

[billbunch47]

We will not be there in time for Fri. lunch
Will try to make the Fri. afternoon event
Count us in for Sat. lunch

[kenrobertson]

Michael -

1 - yes - 2
2 - yes - more than 2 oysteritas
3 - yes

Thanks again,

Ken

[Ledo]

1-Yes-5 Down from 6 because I was hungry the other day when you asked.
2-yes. I'll bring ice also. Can't have to much ice.
3-yes.
4-extra yes just in case someone comes up with something else not yet thought of.

[johnbrowder]

Friday Lunch - Yes - 5 Dz
Happy Hour - Yes - 2
Sat Lunch - Yes - 2

[Seabyrd]

1.yes 2 Doz
2.yes 2
3.yes2

[Danss]

Cannot eat them but 2 will attend all gatherings.

[Pete]

YES, YES, YES!

[michaeldterry]

YES, YES, YES!

Pete - how many dozen oysters do you want on Friday?

[CAPT MOGUL & Sandy]

1. No, won't be there in time:(
2. Yes:cool:
3. Yes, two in attendance.:)

Thank You, Michael!

[Neal&Carla]

1. Yes--2--2 dozen
2. Yes--2--will bring a snack
3. Yes--2--lunch at The Oyster House

Thanks for your efforts, Michael. We can't wait!!
Carla

[Charles Spera]

1,2,3 - sorry we won't be there.

[jtban]

All three events for Barb @ Jon T 1 doz Barb does't eat anything out of the water!!!!!! woops ( except LOBSTER ) Jon T. Needs lots of hourseradish

[Pete]

Just 1 oyster, I will bring a string.. Just kidding, 2 dozen!

[pwf252]

Michael,
We (2) will attend Friday but will pass on oysters. Bringing a side dish
Friday Happy Hour- wouldn't miss it
Original Oyster House - again wouldn't miss it.

Thanks for all your efforts on this get together.

Patrick

[Bill1170]

1-3 doz
2-yes
3-yes

[Bill1170]

Jon W- why are you not on the list, I thought you were the champion oyster eater?
Bill Cleverdon

[merle&louise]

I will attend all 3 events but do not want any oysters.

[rfoster]

Mike: Yes to all three and six dozen oysters on Friday for Me and Micki.:cool:

Pete : what kind of string last that long?

[rahangman]

Please put Faye & Rodger Hang aka rahangman in for::)

1 2 doz between us
2 Yes, Yes both of us ro 'Ritas, and will bring a Artichoke Dip
3.Yes, can't wait to go to THE Oyster house

Michael is doing this as though he was the new Entertainment Dir for BT !!! Well done..

[michaeldterry]

Below are the RSVP's I've captured so far for the Oysterita planned events. Please check it out and make sure that your intentions are accurately reflected in my running lists!

Those who have not chimed in - this is your engraved invitation! :p

Friday Onsite Lunch Event
Name(s)................... # Dozen Oysters
John & Janene Browder ...................5
Michael & Vita Terry ..........................2
Jerry Winchester ................................5
Larry & Diane Byrd ............................2
Doug and Lee Cox ............................5
Ken Robertson ..................................2
Pete & EJ Petree .............................2
Neal & Carla Templeton ..................2
Jon & Barb Neubaum ......................1
Bill & Carol Cleverdon .....................5
Roger & Micki Foster ......................6
Rodger & Faye Hang ......................2
John Klopp........................................1
Dan Smith ........................................0
Andre, Ann & Mom Ducote ............0
Tuga Gaidry .....................................0
Patrick & Sherry Fix ........................0
Charles Brown................................ .0
# Dozen Oysters Requested: ........40

Friday Oysterita Happy Hour
Name(s).............................# Attending
Andre, Ann & Mom Ducote ...............3
Michael & Vita Terry ........................2
Larry & Diane Byrd ..........................2
Doug and Lee Cox ...........................2
Charles Brown, Jr. ...........................2
Bill Bunch ........................................2
Ken Robertson ................................2
John Browder ..................................2
Dan Smith .......................................2
Pete & EJ Petree ............................2
Edward Brockman & Sandy Harris ....2
Neal & Carla Templeton ...................2
Jon & Barb Neubaum .......................2
Patrick & Sherry Fix .........................2
Bill & Carol Cleverdon ......................2
Tuga Gaidry ....................................1
Roger & Micki Foster .......................2
John Klopp.........................................2
Rodger & Faye Hang .......................2
# Attending:....................................38

Saturday Original Oyster House Lunch

Name(s).............................# Attending
Andre, Ann & Mom Ducote ...............3
Michael & Vita Terry ........................2
Larry & Diane Byrd ..........................2
Doug and Lee Cox ...........................2
Charles Brown, Jr. ...........................2
Bill Bunch ........................................2
Ken Robertson ................................2
John Browder ..................................2
Dan Smith .......................................2
Pete & EJ Petree ............................2
Edward Brockman & Sandy Harris ....2
Neal & Carla Templeton ...................2
Jon & Barb Neubaum .......................2
Patrick & Sherry Fix .........................2
Bill & Carol Cleverdon ......................2
Tuga Gaidry ....................................1
Roger & Micki Foster .......................2
John Klopp.........................................2
Rodger & Faye Hang .......................2
# Attending: ...................................38

[johnklopp]

1. I will attend Friday and try 1 dozen of the slimy things, may require a Stoli lubricant
2. Friday Happy Hour - count on it
3. Original Oyster House - yes, the oyster alternative

[truk4u]

Yes, yes, yes, no snot balls.

[rfoster]

Oh come on Truk - they are better than ever since BP added their secret recipe.

Slicker than ever.

[rahangman]

You can always add traction with a Saltine Cracker !

[Bill1170]

For those who dont eat these good oysters I am bringing about 25# of boiled shrimp so hope everyone can enjoy them with or without oysters.
Bill Cleverdon

[michaeldterry]

For those who dont eat these good oysters I am bringing about 25# of boiled shrimp so hope everyone can enjoy them with or without oysters.
Bill Cleverdon

Bill - that's fantastic and much appreciated! To all the Oysterfest attendees who have offered to contribute alternate faire, side dishes, snacks, and drinks - you ROCK! There will no no reason why anyone should go hungry or thirstt ay Oysterfest 2011! T-minus 7.5 days till Oysterfest 2011! This is going to be a blast!

[phorner]

Michael,

We have made our reservations at Bella Terra as we have a last minute change in our schedule which will allow us to attend.

If it's not too late, please include us in your schedule of events. We'll be coming directly from the FMCA rally in Perry, GA.

Looking forward to seeing everyone!

[michaeldterry]

Michael,

We have made our reservations at Bella Terra as we have a last minute change in our schedule which will allow us to attend.

If it's not too late, please include us in your schedule of events. We'll be coming directly from the FMCA rally in Perry, GA.

Looking forward to seeing everyone!

Paul - I'm delighted that you and Janice will join us! I'm adding you two to the list for the Friday onsite oyster shucking event, the Oysterita Happy Hour extravaganza, and the Saturday luncheon at the Original Oyster House! All I need to know is how many dozen oysters you want for Friday's event (I'll tentatively put you down for 2 dozen until I hear otherwise from you!)

[phorner]

Two dozen sounds just right..... thanks!

[hobobimmer]

I was gone and didn't realize we were supposed to respond to anything. Here is our late response:
1. yes, 5 doz oysters
2. yes, oysteritas
3. lunch? not sure. Might be too full already.

[michaeldterry]

Here are the latest lists of RSVP's for the Oysterfest events so far. Please check to confirm that I have accurately captured your wishes/intentions and let me know of any corrections that need to be made! I'm getting excited!

Friday Onsite Lunch Event
Name(s)............................... # Dozen Oysters
John & Janene Browder ......................5
Michael & Vita Terry ...........................2
Jerry Winchester ................................5
Larry & Diane Byrd .............................2
Doug and Lee Cox ..............................5
Ken Robertson ...................................1
Pete & EJ Petree ...............................2
Neal & Carla Templeton ......................2
Jon & Barb Neubaum ..........................1
Bill & Carol Cleverdon .........................5
Roger & Micki Foster ..........................6
Rodger & Faye Hang ..........................2
John Klopp..........................................1
Paul & Janice Horner............................2
Eric, Deb, & Jay Faires........................5
Donald & Bonnie Hall............................2
Dan Smith ..........................................0
Andre, Ann & Mom Ducote ..................0
Tuga Gaidry .......................................0
Patrick & Sherry Fix ............................0
Tom & Nancy Chilcote..........................0
Charles Brown.....................................0
# Dozen Oysters Requested: .............48

Friday Oysterita Happy Hour
Name(s).............................# Attending
Andre, Ann & Mom Ducote ...............3
Michael & Vita Terry ........................2
Larry & Diane Byrd ..........................2
Doug and Lee Cox ...........................2
Charles Brown, Jr. ...........................2
Bill Bunch ........................................2
Ken Robertson ................................1
John Browder ..................................2
Dan Smith .......................................2
Pete & EJ Petree ............................2
Edward Brockman & Sandy Harris ....2
Neal & Carla Templeton ...................2
Jon & Barb Neubaum .......................2
Patrick & Sherry Fix .........................2
Bill & Carol Cleverdon ......................2
Tuga Gaidry ....................................1
Roger & Micki Foster .......................2
John Klopp.......................................2
Paul & Janice Horner........................2
Eric, Deb, & Jay Faires....................3
Tom & Nancy Chilcote......................2
Donald and Bonnie Hall.....................2
Rodger & Faye Hang .......................2
# Attending:....................................46

Saturday Original Oyster House Lunch

Name(s).............................# Attending
Andre, Ann & Mom Ducote ...............3
Michael & Vita Terry ........................2
Larry & Diane Byrd ..........................2
Doug and Lee Cox ...........................2
Charles Brown, Jr. ...........................2
Bill Bunch ........................................2
Ken Robertson ................................1
John Browder ..................................2
Dan Smith .......................................2
Pete & EJ Petree ............................2
Edward Brockman & Sandy Harris ....2
Neal & Carla Templeton ...................2
Jon & Barb Neubaum .......................2
Patrick & Sherry Fix .........................2
Bill & Carol Cleverdon ......................2
Tuga Gaidry ....................................1
Roger & Micki Foster .......................2
John Klopp.......................................2
Paul & Janice Horner.........................2
Eric, Deb, & Jay Faires.....................3
Tom & Nancy Chilcote.......................2
Donald and Bonnie Hall......................2
Rodger & Faye Hang ........................2
# Attending: ....................................46

[michaeldterry]

And for good measure, here's the most current attendee list for Oysterfest 2011. With Paul & Janice, we're now at 28 buses! I'll update the lot asignment list as soon as Julie and/or Courtney send me the Horner's assignment! I've missed some spouse/partner's names for some of you on the list. I've tried my best to pick up missing info from your POG profiles, but some of them contain no info! :confused:


rfoster (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?30-rfoster) - Roger Foster - Bristol, TN
truk4u (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?22-truk4u) - Tom & Nancy Chilcote – Waleska, GA
Pete (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?980-Pete) – Pete & EJ Petree – Sealy, TX
pwf252 (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1617-pwf252) – Patrick & Sherry Fix – Dallas, TX
michaeldterry (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1230-michaeldterry) – Michael & Vita Terry – Woodstock, GA
Jerry Winchester (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?7-Jerry-Winchester) – Jerry Winchester – Cypress, TX
Danss (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?50-Danss) – Dan & Jo Smith - MS Gulf Coast
Neal&Carla (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1377-Neal-amp-Carla) – Neal & Carla Templeton – Edmond, OK
Reagan Sirmons (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1762-Reagan-Sirmons) – Reagan & Betty Sirmons – Houston, TX
rahangman (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1389-rahangman) – Roger Hang – Northern Arkansas
ajducote (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?666-ajducote)– Andre & Ann Ducote – Titusville, FL
merle&louise (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?74-merle-amp-louise)– Tuga Gaidry – Houma, LA
Bill1170 (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?686-Bill1170) – Carol & Bill Cleverdon - Foley, AL
CAPT MOGUL & Sandy (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?152-CAPT-MOGUL-amp-Sandy)– Edward Brockman & Sandy Harris– Key West, FL
Roadrunner (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?97-Roadrunner) - Dale & Paulette Farley– Pensacola, FL
Carol (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1514-Carol) - Jim & Carol Trout - Houston, TX
Seabyrd (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?4077-Seabyrd) - Larry & Diane Byrd - Lufkin, TX
jtban (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?9333-jtban) - Jon & Barb Neubaum - Magnolia, TX
johnbrowder (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?628-johnbrowder) - John & Janene Browder - Knoxville, TN
hobobimmer (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?438-hobobimmer) - Eric, Debbie, & Jay Faires - Huntsville, TN
Ledo (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?13284-Ledo) - Lee and Doug Cox - New Port Richey, FL
kenrobertson (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?384-kenrobertson) - Ken Robertson - Largo, FL
bonhall41 (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?612-bonhall41) - Donald & Bonnie Hall - Niceville, FL
billbunch47 (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?370-billbunch47) - Bill & Rita Bunch - Columbia, SC
charlesebrownjr (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1716-charlesebrownjr) - Charles Brown - Monroe, LA
johnklopp (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?5450-johnklopp) - John Klopp - Mt Baldy, CA & Nashville, TN
Charles Spera (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?1824-Charles-Spera) - Charles & Barbie Spera - Northville, MI
phorner (http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/member.php?161-phorner) - Paul & Janice Horner - Port St Lucie, FL

[rfoster]

Michael: Looks like you are gonna make Oyster Salesman of the Month..

That looks like a lot of folks -- is that 100 percent of the attendees?

Good Job.

[michaeldterry]

I was gone and didn't realize we were supposed to respond to anything. Here is our late response:
1. yes, 5 doz oysters
2. yes, oysteritas
3. lunch? not sure. Might be too full already.

I'm adding you to all three lists! I have faith that the Faires will tough it out and be in attendance (you can always just eat a salad (NOT!). :p

[michaeldterry]

Michael: Looks like you are gonna make Oyster Salesman of the Month..

That looks like a lot of folks -- is that 100 percent of the attendees?

Good Job.

Roger - the list of 28 represents the complete list. unless I have missed someone! However, my list matches with the reservations that Bella Terra has recieved.

[truk4u]

Michael,

You missed me on all three deals, but no snot balls.

[michaeldterry]

Michael,

You missed me on all three deals, but no snot balls.

Oops! I'll make the correction now!

[bonhall41]

Have been out of touch for a while but put us down for all activities! Donald doesn't eat em raw but put me down for 2 dozen at each opportunity. We will bring the margarita machine and I'll check out the other festivities planned. Looks as if it will be the biggest Oysterfest yet!

Bonnie

[michaeldterry]

Have been out of touch for a while but put us down for all activities! Donald doesn't eat em raw but put me down for 2 dozen at each opportunity. We will bring the margarita machine and I'll check out the other festivities planned. Looks as if it will be the biggest Oysterfest yet!

Bonnie

Bonnie - I edited the lists (Post#201 above) to include you and Donald for all three events!

[SteveCooper]

Can a guy get in on this action late?

[billbunch47]

Sure you can Steve, in fact you can show me the best way from Perry. Just call Bella-Terra and tell them your comeing. We will see you Sunday, Bill.

[michaeldterry]

Can a guy get in on this action late?

Like Bill says - Come join us! Call Bella Terra at (866) 417-2416, tell Julie or Courtney that you're with the POG Oysterfest rally and they'll hook you up! Once you've made your reservation with Bella Terra, post here with your RSVP's for the three events we have planned so far - Friday on-site oyster shucking extravaganza, Friday Oysterita Happy Hour, & Saturday Original Oyster House luncheon (tell me how many will attend and how many dozen oysters you want for Friday) and I'll add you to the running lists.

A week from today, we'll be eating oysters, drinking oysteritas, telling bus stories and other lies, and looking out over at least 29 beautiful buses with great friends - old & new!

[SteveCooper]

Micheal, thanks for the reply. I'll contact BT as soon as possible and will let you know what our plans are for the events by Monday. Looking forward to it.

[SteveCooper]

Sure you can Steve, in fact you can show me the best way from Perry. Just call Bella-Terra and tell them your comeing. We will see you Sunday, Bill.

Bill,
I'm skipping Perry for a few days at home with the Divine Ms. M. Couple of different ways to Gulf Shores but my favorite is to drop down to the Ga.- Fl. Parkway through Albany, to Thomasville, to Tallahassee and then west on 10. May not be the shortest but good road. Alternative is west through Fort Valley on Ga. 96 around Columbus, west on US 80 to I-85, then on to Montgomery and south on I-65. Personally, I would rather drive through South Georgia and hit the big meat market just north of Lake Blackshear, on your left going south. Can't miss it!

[Jerry Winchester]

Let the Oyster Eating Begin. Made it to Fairhope this afternoon and then on to Wintzell's this evening. Five dozen later and we're back to the bus.

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[michaeldterry]

I thought I posted this earlier, but apparently I messed up somehow! (Surprise, surprise!) Anyway, I was notified today by Julie at Bella Terra that Dale and Paulette Farley have had to cancel their reservation for Oysterfest 2011. Julie couldn't say for sure, but was under the impression that the reason was illness of an immediate family member. Whatever the reason, the Farley's will be missed! I hope thart Dale or Paulette will see this and let us know what's going on and how we can help! Regardless, our collective thoughts and prayers will be with Dale & Paukette next week! If circumstances change/improve to allow them to attend after all - that would be fabulous!

Having said all that - here are the latest lot assignments for Oysterfest 2011:

Lot#- Name(s) ..............City/State
204 - Jim & Carol Trout - Houston, TX
216 - Larry & Diane Byrd - Lufkin, TX
220 - Tuga & Karen Gaidry - Houma, LA
248 - Roger Foster - Bristol, TN
252 - Neal & Carla Templeton - Edmond, OK
260 - Pete & EJ Petree - Sealy, TX
305 - Charles & Barbie Spera - Northville, MI
321 - Patrick & Sherry Fix - Dallas, TX
325 - Andre & Ann Ducote - Titusville, FL
328 - Bill & Carol Cleverdon - Foley, AL
332 - Jerry Winchester - Cypress, TX
344 - Rodger Hang - Northern Arkansas
348 - Edward Brockman & Sandy Harris - Key West, FL
349 - Steve Cooper - Pensacola, FL (Lot #629 Saturday night)
352 - Michael & Vita Terry - Woodstock, GA
352 - Jon & Barb Neubaum - Magnolia, TX
353 - Tom Chilcote - Waleska, GA
357 - Dan & Jo Smith - MS Gulf Coast
384 - Charles Brown - Monroe, LA
391 - Donald & Bonnie Hall - Niceville, FL
565 - Ken (No Melodie) Robertson - Largo, FL
569 - Lee & Doug Cox - New Port Richey, FL
573 - Paul & Janice Horner - Port St Lucie, FL
581 - 581 - John & Janne Browder - Knoxville, TN
585 - Eric, Debbie, & Jay Faires - Huntsville, TN
601 - Reagan & Betty Sirmons - Houston, TX
604 - Bill & Rita Bunch, Columbia, SC
765 - John Klopp - Mt Baldy, CA & Nashville, TN

Here is the link to the Bella Terra site plan, if you want to see where you are parked and see who your neighbors are: http://www.bellaterrarvresort.com/resort-overview/site-plan/ (http://www.bellaterrarvresort.com/resort-overview/site-plan/)

[SteveCooper]

I just spoke with Julie at Bella Terra and she told me that she's sold out and put me on a waiting list. She said she would try to work something out tomorrow. Fingers crossed!

[Seabyrd]

Hmmmm... we are jealous of your head start.. Do you have your whole family with you.... figured this may be Spring Break week in Houston??
Enjoy yourselves..
Larry & Diane



Let the Oyster Eating Begin. Made it to Fairhope this afternoon and then on to Wintzell's this evening. Five dozen later and we're back to the bus.

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[Jerry Winchester]

Yes it is spring break and we only have our youngest daughter with us. We hit Doc's for oysters at noon and back to Wintzell's tonight. I'll need more sunscreen at this rate.

[rfoster]

Jdub: Is it spring time in Lower Alabama? How about a weather report/forecast?

Do I wear short shorts? or long jons?

[michaeldterry]

I just spoke with Julie at Bella Terra and she told me that she's sold out and put me on a waiting list. She said she would try to work something out tomorrow. Fingers crossed!

Steve - I have confidence that Julie will find a way to fit you in Be persistent and I'll do the same!!

[SteveCooper]

Steve - I have confidence that Julie will find a way to fit you in Be persistent and I'll do the same!!

Micheal, I feel the same way. She sounds very capable on the phone and wasn't discourageing. She said to let her get to her office on Monday and she would see what she could do.

[Jerry Winchester]

King,

Nice weather today, mostly in the 70's. Definitely shorts. Cool mornings for sure. Bring sunscreen.

[michaeldterry]

Micheal, I feel the same way. She sounds very capable on the phone and wasn't discourageing. She said to let her get to her office on Monday and she would see what she could do.

Steve - the ladies at Bella Terra are GREAT! I've already written Julie and Courtney to let them know that we need to find a way to fit you in! It'll happen! :D

[kenrobertson]

Michael -I am planning to leave Tampa mid AM on Wed, Wal Mart it somewhere in the panhandle Wed nite, and get to BT Thur AM - I will be caravaning with new owners, Lee and Doug Cox ( ledo). Notice I said I and not WE - Mel had previous committments that she couldn't break.

Looking forward to a great 'fest,

Ken

[SteveCooper]

Steve - the ladies at Bella Terra are GREAT! I've already written Julie and Courtney to let them know that we need to find a way to fit you in! It'll happen! :D

Julie is my new favorite person. She got me a spot this morning and we're all good for the weekend. No raw oysters for us on Friday but will bring something for oysterita's. Two for Winzell's for sure. They just opened one here in Pensacola but nothing like the original in downtown Mobile. Good times!

[michaeldterry]

Michael -I am planning to leave Tampa mid AM on Wed, Wal Mart it somewhere in the panhandle Wed nite, and get to BT Thur AM - I will be caravaning with new owners, Lee and Doug Cox ( ledo). Notice I said I and not WE - Mel had previous committments that she couldn't break.

Looking forward to a great 'fest,

Ken

Ken - Vita and I are doing much the same thing - leaving Woodstock Wednesday night after Vita gets home from the office, driving until we get tired, WalMarting it somewhere along the way, and driving the final leg to Bella Terra Thursday morning, to arrive noon'ish. I'm sad that Melodie won't be joining us , but happy that you are!

Also, Courtney just notified me that Bella Terra has got Steve Cooper covered for all three nights, although he'll have to change lots for the third night. I've edited post #216 above to reflect the latest changes - the addition of Steve Cooper, the deletion of Melodie Robertson, and the deletion of the Farleys. This should be the final lot assignments for Oysterfest.

Let the debauchery begin! :D

[SteveCooper]

Michael -I am planning to leave Tampa mid AM on Wed, Wal Mart it somewhere in the panhandle Wed nite, and get to BT Thur AM - I will be caravaning with new owners, Lee and Doug Cox ( ledo). Notice I said I and not WE - Mel had previous committments that she couldn't break.

Looking forward to a great 'fest,

Ken
Ken, the Walmart in Crestview is really crowded and hard to get in to. Lowes parking lot on this exit might be a better choice if you get that far west. DeFuniak Springs is not as bad. Marianna has several truckstops and a big WalMart. Feel free to call if I can help.
Steve

[rahangman]

If memory (?) serves me right on the S side of I-10 at DeFuniak Springs there is a regional Winery that had a possible overnight spot! Hmmmm

[michaeldterry]

Ken, the Walmart in Crestview is really crowded and hard to get in to. Lowes parking lot on this exit might be a better choice if you get that far west. DeFuniak Springs is not as bad. Marianna has several truckstops and a big WalMart. Feel free to call if I can help.
Steve

Steve - where will you be coming from (where is 'home')?

[SteveCooper]

Steve - where will you be coming from (where is 'home')?

I'll be coming all the way from the Pensacola area. Won't even get the oil hot!

[SteveCooper]

If memory (?) serves me right on the S side of I-10 at DeFuniak Springs there is a regional Winery that had a possible overnight spot! Hmmmm

I believe it's on the north side of the exit. Easily visible from the exit ramp.

[johnklopp]

Not sure how many POG members are in PERRY. Is anyone leaving Thursday to arrive Thursday evening?

[michaeldterry]

Courtney Fox has invited all POG Oysterfest participants to attend Bella Terra's St Patrick's Day party to be held at the clubhouse on Thursday, March 17 starting at 5:00PM. Here's the details, as outlined by Courtney in her e-mail to me:



Speaking of parties, please remind your group via the forum that if they are checking in on Thursday, we hope they will join us for our St. Patrick’s Day party @ 5pm. An email w/ the week’s event schedule was emailed today…(did you get yours?) Some of our owners are providing Reuben sandwiches for the event & Bella Terra is donating a keg. Everyone else is asked to sign-up to bring an item. If your fellow POG members are interested in joining, please remind them to RSVP in advance & register a potluck item.

If you're interested in attending the party Thursday, call Courtney at (866) 417-2416 to RSVP and tell her what you'd like to bring. See you there!

[kenrobertson]

Steve and Rodger - Thanks for the info - Steve, I will give you a call tomorrow as I get into your time zone - Maybe we can get together for dinner?

[SteveCooper]

Steve and Rodger - Thanks for the info - Steve, I will give you a call tomorrow as I get into your time zone - Maybe we can get together for dinner?

Just give me a call if you get close.

[phorner]

Not sure how many POG members are in PERRY. Is anyone leaving Thursday to arrive Thursday evening?

We're in Perry and planning to leave Thursday morning to arrive in Foley Thursday evening.

Our location is Lot 2 Street 1..... stop by and say hello!

[SteveCooper]

I know a bunch of folks are already at Bella Terra so I here are a few of our favorite eating spots. By far, our favorite is Doc's on Canal Rd. in Orange Beach. Just over the toll bridge, and go east about three miles. Just past the light at 180.
Next best is Wolf Bay Lodge on County 20, just north of BT. New location but same family ownership. Some of the best seafood in the area and deviled eggs on the salad bar at lunch. Great gumbo too.
Another favorite is Jessie's in Magnolia Springs. Not fine dining but close. Still casual.
Shares a building with Moore's grocery which has a in-house butcher and select wines. Interesting.
There is a spot over in Bon Secour called the Tin Top that I haven't been to in a year or two but has been still getting a good crowd.
That should get you started.
Enjoy!

[michaeldterry]

Wayne & Jill Frazior (wayne) recommend a restaurant called "Live Bait", which is owned by a friend of theirs and has two locations in the area. One of them is at the Wharf, a fabulous shopping and entertainment complex within minutes of Bella Terra. I'm told that the Wharf location features a wonderful Sunday brunch. Here's a link to the Live Bait website, so you can check it out for yourself if the mood strikes! http://www.livebaitrestaurant.com/home.asp

[michaeldterry]

Below is an accounting of who owes what for the Friday oyster shucking extravaganza to be held at the Bella Terra clubhouse from 4:00PM to 6:00PM on Friday, March 18 (to dovetail into the fabulous Oysterita Happy Hour at 5:00PM). The "Owes" column is your cost if we make one lump sum payment as a group. The "Pay Individually" column is your cost if we pay the shuckers/Bella Terra individually and some or all use credit cards (the add-on represents an 8% accounting/handling/credit card fee). Remember, included in the the cost, Bella Terra is providing sodas, cocktail sauce, crackers, french bread, and all the set-ups (utensils, napkins, cups, ice, etc).

I haven't heard from anyone regarding your preference for handling the tab, but Vita, the doggies and I will be arriving at Bella Terra around noon'ish on Thursday and I can be available to collect your cash or check payments for your portions if you want to save a couple of bucks and pay as a group. Unless I hear otherwise, i'll assume you want to pay individually.

Please remember that Bella Terra is fronting the cost for getting the oysters and ancilary items for us, so please pay promptly and protect POG's good name/reputation!

Friday Onsite Oyster Event
Name(s)............................... # Dozen Oysters...... Owes.......Pay Individually
John & Janene Browder ......................5................$54.00..... .....$58.32
Michael & Vita Terry ...........................2................$21.60 ..........$23.33
Jerry Winchester ................................5 ...............$54.00..........$58.32
Larry & Diane Byrd .............................2 ...............$21.60..........$23.33
Doug and Lee Cox ..............................5 ...............$54.00..........$58.32
Ken Robertson ...................................2 ...............$21.60..........$23.33
Pete & EJ Petree ...............................2 ...............$21.60..........$23.33
Neal & Carla Templeton ......................2 ...............$21.60..........$23.33
Jon & Barb Neubaum ..........................1 ...............$10.80..........$11.66
Bill & Carol Cleverdon .........................5 ...............$54.00..........$58.32
Roger & Micki Foster ..........................6 ...............$64.80..........$69.98
Rodger & Faye Hang ..........................2................$21.60. .........$23.33
John Klopp..........................................1.. ..............$10.80..........$11.66
Paul & Janice Horner............................2............... $21.60...........$23.33
Eric, Deb, & Jay Faires........................5................$54 .00...........$58.32
Donald & Bonnie Hall............................2................$ 21.60...........$23.33
Jim & Carol Trout.................................1........... .....$10.80...........$11.66
Dan Smith ..........................................0....... ..........$ 0.00............$ 0.00
Tuga Gaidry .......................................0 ...............$ 0.00............$ 0.00
Andre, Ann & Mom Ducote ..................0.................$ 0.00............$ 0.00
Patrick & Sherry Fix ............................0.................$ 0.00............$ 0.00
Tom & Nancy Chilcote..........................0............... ..$ 0.00............$ 0.00
Charles Brown.....................................0....... ..........$ 0.00............$ 0.00
# Dozen Oysters Requested: .............50...............$540.00.........$583 .19

[SteveCooper]

Very nice martini bar at The Wharf, or at least there was last fall. Hard to know about anything at The Wharf since it's retail space is only about 20% occupied.

[Troutline]

Michael and Vita, I seem to have unsuccessfully posted (or not) a reply yesterday about hoping there was still time to be included Friday and Saturday meals. I had a computer crash and the resulting purchase of a new one has me playing a game of catch-up on many fronts. I (Carol) will only need a dozen oysters and Jim is unable to partake. Sorry to be so late to the game. We'll see everyone Thursday (coming in from overnight in Henderson LA.)
Carol and Jim Trout
1996 Vogue
Houston, TX

[michaeldterry]

Michael and Vita, I seem to have unsuccessfully posted (or not) a reply yesterday about hoping there was still time to be included Friday and Saturday meals. I had a computer crash and the resulting purchase of a new one has me playing a game of catch-up on many fronts. I (Carol) will only need a dozen oysters and Jim is unable to partake. Sorry to be so late to the game. We'll see everyone Thursday (coming in from overnight in Henderson LA.)
Carol and Jim Trout
1996 Vogue
Houston, TX

Carol - I'm so glad you posted! I'll add you and Jim to all three Friday and Saturday meals/events (Friday onsite oyster extravaganza, Oysterita Happy Hour, and Saturday lunch at the Original Oyster House). Oddly enough, I had a feeling that we would need an extra dozen oysters or so for just such a reason and so I put Vita and I down for a dozen more than we actually wanted - so there's your dozen! :) I'll go back and edit the lists to reflect that you and Jim will be participating (previous posts). Also - don't forget the St Patrick's Day party at 5:00PM on Thursday hosted by Bella Terra - all POGer's are invited! Just RSVP to the Bella Terra staff at (866) 417-2416 and let them know you're coming to the party!

[michaeldterry]

I decided to just make a new post of the updated activities lists rather than edit the previous posts and make everyone have to scroll back to search for them. Here are the latest lists of RSVP's for the Oysterfest events. Please check to confirm that I have accurately captured your wishes/intentions and let me know of any corrections that need to be made! And don't forget to RSVP directly to Bella Terra if you are planning to attend the St Patrick's Day party Thursday afternoon!

Friday Onsite Oyster Extravaganza (4:00-6:00PM)
Name(s)............................... # Dozen Oysters
John & Janene Browder ......................5
Michael & Vita Terry ...........................2
Jerry Winchester ................................5
Larry & Diane Byrd .............................2
Doug and Lee Cox ..............................5
Ken Robertson ...................................2
Pete & EJ Petree ...............................2
Neal & Carla Templeton ......................2
Jon & Barb Neubaum ..........................1
Bill & Carol Cleverdon .........................5
Roger & Micki Foster ..........................6
Rodger & Faye Hang ..........................2
John Klopp..........................................1
Paul & Janice Horner............................2
Eric, Deb, & Jay Faires........................5
Donald & Bonnie Hall............................2
Jim & Carol Trout.................................1
Tuga Gaidry .......................................0
Dan Smith ..........................................0
Andre, Ann & Mom Ducote ..................0
Patrick & Sherry Fix ............................0
Tom & Nancy Chilcote..........................0
Steve & Martha Cooper........................0
Charles Brown.....................................0
# Dozen Oysters Requested: .............50

Friday Oysterita Happy Hour (5:00PM - until?)
Name(s).............................# Attending
Andre, Ann & Mom Ducote ...............3
Michael & Vita Terry ........................2
Larry & Diane Byrd ..........................2
Doug and Lee Cox ...........................2
Charles Brown, Jr. ...........................2
Bill Bunch ........................................2
Ken Robertson ................................1
John Browder ..................................2
Dan Smith .......................................2
Pete & EJ Petree ............................2
Edward Brockman & Sandy Harris ....2
Neal & Carla Templeton ...................2
Jon & Barb Neubaum .......................2
Patrick & Sherry Fix .........................2
Bill & Carol Cleverdon ......................2
Tuga Gaidry ....................................1
Roger & Micki Foster .......................2
John Klopp.......................................2
Paul & Janice Horner........................2
Eric, Deb, & Jay Faires....................3
Tom & Nancy Chilcote......................2
Donald and Bonnie Hall.....................2
Jim & Carol Trout.............................2
Steve & martha Cooper....................2
Rodger & Faye Hang .......................2
# Attending:....................................50

Saturday Original Oyster House Lunch

Name(s).............................# Attending
Andre, Ann & Mom Ducote ...............3
Michael & Vita Terry ........................2
Larry & Diane Byrd ..........................2
Doug and Lee Cox ...........................2
Charles Brown, Jr. ...........................2
Bill Bunch ........................................2
Ken Robertson ................................1
John Browder ..................................2
Dan Smith .......................................2
Pete & EJ Petree ............................2
Edward Brockman & Sandy Harris ....2
Neal & Carla Templeton ...................2
Jon & Barb Neubaum .......................2
Patrick & Sherry Fix .........................2
Bill & Carol Cleverdon ......................2
Tuga Gaidry ....................................1
Roger & Micki Foster .......................2
John Klopp.......................................2
Paul & Janice Horner.........................2
Eric, Deb, & Jay Faires.....................3
Tom & Nancy Chilcote.......................2
Donald and Bonnie Hall......................2
Jim & Carol Trout..............................2
Steve & Martha Cooper.....................2
Rodger & Faye Hang ........................2
# Attending: ....................................50

[SteveCooper]

Michael,
I thought I had sent you a note with our request but must not have. We will not need raw oysters for Friday but will bring a side for oysteritas, and we will have two for lunch at Wintzells on Saturday.
Does that help?

[SteveCooper]

Michael,
I thought I had sent you a note with our request but must not have. We will not need raw oysters for Friday but will bring a side for oysteritas, and we will have two for lunch at Wintzells on Saturday.
Does that help?
Failed to mention my stunningly smarter better half, Martha.

[michaeldterry]

Michael,
I thought I had sent you a note with our request but must not have. We will not need raw oysters for Friday but will bring a side for oysteritas, and we will have two for lunch at Wintzells on Saturday.
Does that help?

Thank you, Steve! Just for the record - the Saturday lunch is at the Original Oyster House (not Wintzell's).

[SteveCooper]

Thank you, Steve! Just for the record - the Saturday lunch is at the Original Oyster House (not Wintzell's).

Then we have another place to send folks to. Wintzells or Wentzells ( not sure all of a sudden) is an Alabama tradition. Downtown on government street in Mobile; same location since 1935 I think. Road trip?

[michaeldterry]

Then we have another place to send folks to. Wintzells or Wentzells ( not sure all of a sudden) is an Alabama tradition. Downtown on government street in Mobile; same location since 1935 I think. Road trip?

I'm sure many of the Oysterfest attendees will make an ad hoc pilgrimage to a Wintzell's location sometime during Oysterfest weekend! :D

[michaeldterry]

Then we have another place to send folks to. Wintzells or Wentzells ( not sure all of a sudden) is an Alabama tradition. Downtown on government street in Mobile; same location since 1935 I think. Road trip?

I'm sure many of the Oysterfest attendees will make an ad hoc pilgrimage to a Wintzell's location sometime during Oysterfest weekend!