EVENT: Heartland Chapter Rally: TX, Alpine - 3/17/2017 to 3/19/2017

[travelin2]

That was us that waved! Careful if you're traveling on Hwy 285--it's a rough road. Also, if you stay in Roswell my wife says the aliens have been ground up and are in the water--lime will coat everything. It was after that experience that I purchased a water softener. See you at the rally.

Ha!! I thought I saw an HOC plaque on the back.
Hard water in Texas, period!! We too now have a softener !!
See ya in a couple of weeks.


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[pegmikef]

You in a Landmark?? Bet we passed you westbound this morning!!! We were down at Big Bend for the past week. Making a loop up through New Mexico then back down to alpine for the rally.


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Bottomless Lakes State Park is near Roswell and it is an interesting nice inexpensive park with several walk-in (can't be reserved) full hook up sites and others with electric/water.

 

[kakampers]

Erika...hate to be a pain, but it now looks like we CAN make the rally....can we be added back in?

 

[TravelTiger]

Erika...hate to be a pain, but it now looks like we CAN make the rally....can we be added back in?

You're not a pain! I hope you can make it! I sent you a PM. Best plan is call the RV Park Directly, they are handling the wait-list.


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[kakampers]

LOL! We're back in...see ya'll on the 16th!!

 

[TravelTiger]

LOL! We're back in...see ya'll on the 16th!!

Whoo Hoo! That's great to hear!

Boy, we are going to be like sardines in the Rally Hall.....!

But I am thrilled at the response for this one!

Erika

 

[travelin2]

LOL! We're back in...see ya'll on the 16th!!

Lucky!!! I called to see if we could arrive a day or two early and was told "no, they were full!"
Good for you...see you there.


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[rxbristol]

I've attached three documents on places to eat in Alpine, TX. Reata is highly recommended (see the chicken fried chicken plate and chocolate volcano cake with berry-vanilla sauce in the picture). We haven't tried the food trucks, yet, but Thai-Way won't open until April--the owners are in Thailand. The Cow Dog and The Smoking' Cuban come highly recommended by several people.


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[rxbristol]

I've attached the menu from the Reata restaurant. It's a little blurry, but readable.

 

[TravelTiger]

I've attached three documents on places to eat in Alpine, TX. Reata is highly recommended (see the chicken fried chicken plate and chocolate volcano cake with berry-vanilla sauce in the picture). We haven't tried the food trucks, yet, but Thai-Way won't open until April--the owners are in Thailand. The Cow Dog and The Smoking' Cuban come highly recommended by several people.


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Thanks Rex!

We can vouch for the Reata, it is a high-end restaurant. We had a wonderful lunch, including dessert!




We also ate at Cow Dog -- a really unique location -- it's based in an old Winebago RV, with outdoor seating nearby. They serve some pretty amazing variations on the typical hotdog!

 

[HornedToad]

Look who I ran into at the ballgame...
Lil Guy!!!

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['Lil Guy']

Boy, what I'd give for that outfit.lol That's a big version of the 'Lil Guy' alright.

 

[TravelTiger]

Great news,

We have another sponsor of the Rally: MOPEKA Products LLC, makers of TankCheck, a propane tank monitoring system!

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Erika, looking at your agenda-the white elephant-just where does one find "brown paper" bags these days??? Ha!!!


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Lyle, I'll be happy to say, you can buy a bundle of 500 brown paper bags Sam's Club for $8.95! -- but the point was to make all of the white elephant offerings appear "nondescript" -- they don't need embellishment. Anything that conceals well what is inside, will work.

 

[travelin2]

Great news,

We have another sponsor of the Rally: MOPEKA Products LLC, makers of TankCheck, a propane tank monitoring system!

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Lyle, I'll be happy to say, you can buy a bundle of 500 brown paper bags Sam's Club for $8.95! -- but the point was to make all of the white elephant offerings appear "nondescript" -- they don't need embellishment. Anything that conceals well what is inside, will work.

Just needling a bit what with retailers using plastic bags that end up in trees and fences
Nancy has one for our use
See you next week


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[MCTalley]

First good night of star-gazing out here in Alpine. We were looking for the Zodiacal Light phenomenon which started this evening. [LINK] You can actually see it a little better in a photograph than in person. Interesting. (Hint: it's the brighter shaft of light coming up from the horizon - this is facing west out into the Texas vastness and not towards town).

 

[rxbristol]

Malcom, thanks for sharing.

 

[TravelTiger]

First good night of star-gazing out here in Alpine. We were looking for the Zodiacal Light phenomenon which started this evening. [LINK] You can actually see it a little better in a photograph than in person. Interesting. (Hint: it's the brighter shaft of light coming up from the horizon - this is facing west out into the Texas vastness and not towards town).

This phenomenon is supposed to be visible each night for the next two weeks, so if you get a chance, check it out!


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[TravelTiger]

Unfortunately, Pat & Elaine had to cancel. We will miss seeing them.


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[TravelTiger]

Unfortunately Don & Gena had to cancel. We will miss seeing them.


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[TravelTiger]

Nearly everyone is here, and we are already having a good time. There has been an impromptu hotdog cookout, a trip to the McDonald Observatory, and a Marfa Mystery Lights viewing. Others have toured Fort Davis Historic Site, Traveled through Big Bend National Park, and more. The official rally agenda begins Friday!


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