Randy,
Thanks for all the checking up on locations. I for one am
flexible about locations, and I think it is wise to go with a
recommendation from someone who is close enough to help organize or knows
the area as well as you apparently do. So, I'm happy to rally at this
location. RJ has a good point about having rallies at different locations
in the region each year, so what do the rest of you think? I'm game!
Jodi
Laramie, WY
At 03:21 PM 2/1/01 -0700, you wrote:
>First, Colorado does not have a real monsoon season , but enjoys afternoon
>thundershowers to cool the hot dry days.(This is pretend stuff by the
>local weathermen who hunger for any moisture to justify their jobs). The
>showers last at best an hour, and rarely interrupt anyone's outdoor
>activities. I play golf through most of these. What follows are nice cool
>evenings with 50% humidity-great for sleeping.
>
>Second, since I suggested this rally, I was thinking of a location which
>offered a good central location and amenities, similar to that which I
>enjoyed at the Olema, CA Rally last Fall. For this reason, I suggested
>Estes Park, and specifically, Blue Arrow RV Park, since it best meets that
>criteria: Central, easy access location, wide open sites with elbow room,
>lots of full hookups, spectacular views, lots of stuff for everyone to do
>and see, easy drive for most Coloradoans, etc. I was thinking in
>particular of pulling together the many Colorado/Wyoming/Western Nebraska
>folks whom I have not met, such that we could form a more cohesive group
>ala the Californian Vac-ers. It would also be great to have other
>out-of-staters join us, but I would suggest we keep this central where
>most of the Colorado VAC-ers reside and increase the probability of a good
>turnout. I'm sure that Southern Co is beautiful, and I know Leadville is
>as well, but that is not central, demographically or geographically. There
>are so many beautiful locations in Colorado that we could go on for months
>citing them all. If this rally is successful, we could do the next one
>elsewhere ( I love Jackson, Wy).
>
>I spoke with the folks at Blue Arrow. They have 180 sites with full
>hookups, including cable TV. The group rates are $28/night for 2, one tow
>vehicle (you might be able to receive a Good Sam discount on top of this,
>I have in the past). Right now, available times for 30 sites is open for
>July/Aug. They are sending me a group application. It will take $100 with
>the ap. to hold the time/sites.
>
>Sorry Blue Arrow doesn't have a Web site up yet, but believe me, this is a
>beautiful location which should leave everyone happy, especially wives who
>would have excellent shopping and restaurants in Estes Park. There is
>also golf at Este's 9 hole course, one of the most fun I have played, and
>the resident Elk will take off with your aluminum folding chairs if your
>don't put them up at night. I've seen a big Bull walk off proudly with an
>aluminum folder stuck in his rack. RM National Park is one of the crown
>jewels in our nation's park system.
>
><http://www.rocky.mountain.national-park.com/>http://www.rocky.mountain.national-park.com/
>
>
>The entrance is right outside Blue Arrow's gate.
>It's a relatively easy drive up to Estes, no mega passes to cross (unless
>you are coming from the West through RM National Park, which I wouldn't
>recommend unless you have a small a/s and big, strong tow vehicle with
>good brakes- this is Trail Ridge Road, the nation's highest highway.)
>
>So what do you think. You want me to book the 20 or 30 sites. How 'bout
>early August?
>Randy Unter
>'66 Overlander
>Denver
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