Oysterfest 2011

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.

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

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.

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!!!!!!!!!!

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!

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.

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!

Count us in! Dan & Jo

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

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.

I vote for BT or Heritage.

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

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

Hey Babe,

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

J

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

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

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

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.

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.

My reservation is done for the snot ball fest!

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.

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.

Reservations made!

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.

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

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!

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

reservations made

Arrive 15 Mar
Depart 20 Mar
Next stop New Orleans

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

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'! :)

1. rfoster - Roger Foster - Bristol, TN (Oysterfest Master of Ceremonies!)
2. truk4u - Tom Chilcote – Waleska, GA
3. Pete – Pete & EJ Petree – Sealy, TX
4. pwf252 – Patrick & Sherry Fix – Dallas, TX
5. michaeldterry – Michael & Vita Terry – Woodstock, GA
6. Jerry Winchester – Jerry Winchester – Cypress, TX
7. Danss – Dan & Jo Smith - MS Gulf Coast
8. Neal&Carla – Neal & Carla Templeton – Edmond, OK
9. Reagan Sirmons – Reagan & Betty Sirmons – Austin, TX
10. rahangman – Roger Hang – Northern Arkansas
11. ajducote– Andre & Ann Ducote – Titusville, FL
12. merle&louise– Tuga & Karen Gaidry – Houma, LA

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Roger started this. Where is his name?

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.

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

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Originally Posted by Danss

Roger started this. Where is his name?

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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!)

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Originally Posted by rfoster

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.

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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:

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 .

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.........

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

: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

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!

1. rfoster - Roger Foster - Bristol, TN (Oysterfest Master of Ceremonies!)
2. truk4u - Tom Chilcote – Waleska, GA
3. Pete – Pete & EJ Petree – Sealy, TX
4. pwf252 – Patrick & Sherry Fix – Dallas, TX
5. michaeldterry – Michael & Vita Terry – Woodstock, GA
6. Jerry Winchester – Jerry Winchester – Cypress, TX
7. Danss – Dan & Jo Smith - MS Gulf Coast
8. Neal&Carla – Neal & Carla Templeton – Edmond, OK
9. Reagan Sirmons – Reagan & Betty Sirmons – Austin, TX
10. rahangman – Roger Hang – Northern Arkansas
11. ajducote– Andre & Ann Ducote – Titusville, FL
12. merle&louise– Tuga & Karen Gaidry – Houma, LA
13. Bill1170 – Carol & Bill - Foley, AL
14. CAPT MOGUL & Sandy– Edward Brockman & Sandy Harris– Key West, FL
15. Roadrunner - Dale & Paulette Farley– Pensacola, FL
16. Carol - Jim & Carol Trout - Houston, TX