funntheson
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Re: Close to a decision on where to hold the 2014 North American Heartland Owners Rally
Very well said Trace. I agree 100%.
Very well said Trace. I agree 100%.
Where should we hold the 2014 North American Heartland Owners Rally?
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wino2
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Re: Close to a decision on where to hold the 2014 North American Heartland Owners Rally
Trace hit the nail on the head. Also some of us poor soles are still working. Also no one has said they wanted it 10 or 15 minutes from our homes. Just not clear across the country. I think most of us in the West could live with a two day tow, for a rally, maybe three days. If Wyoming was a success why can't you go back there again.
Trace hit the nail on the head. Also some of us poor soles are still working. Also no one has said they wanted it 10 or 15 minutes from our homes. Just not clear across the country. I think most of us in the West could live with a two day tow, for a rally, maybe three days. If Wyoming was a success why can't you go back there again.
boatto5er
Founding VA Chap Ldr (Ret)
Re: Close to a decision on where to hold the 2014 North American Heartland Owners Rally
Even year rallies are alternated between the west and the east. In 2010 the rally was in Nashville, TN. In 2012 it was in Gillette, WY. In 2014 it will be back in the east and in 2016 it will be back in the west. I'm sure Jim will ask for suggestions a couple of years out.
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Even year rallies are alternated between the west and the east. In 2010 the rally was in Nashville, TN. In 2012 it was in Gillette, WY. In 2014 it will be back in the east and in 2016 it will be back in the west. I'm sure Jim will ask for suggestions a couple of years out.
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funntheson
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Re: Close to a decision on where to hold the 2014 North American Heartland Owners Rally
Exactly, so we have 3 years in a row that we have to drive 4500-6000 miles round trip, followed by one where we might get lucky and only have to drive 2500-3000 miles round trip.
How about y'all?
Exactly, so we have 3 years in a row that we have to drive 4500-6000 miles round trip, followed by one where we might get lucky and only have to drive 2500-3000 miles round trip.
How about y'all?
dbylinski
NE Reg Dir Retired
Re: Close to a decision on where to hold the 2014 North American Heartland Owners Rally
The truly unfortunate part of this discussion is that for every one member pleased by a location choice there is always one who is disappointed.
I still work and cannot attend Goshen as it is the last week of school. I have been a member, Chapter Leader and now Northeast Region Director. Since joining in 2009 I have attended 1 North American Rally. 1 out of 5 possibilities. Yes, it breaks my heart that I can't go just like some others may be feeling about the 2014 decision right now.
No matter what, a location choice will upset some members. I also fully understand your position on the West Coast. I get it! I did my homework and discussed the issues with Jim prior to the Gillette Rally. I am on your side!
The truly unfortunate part of this discussion is that for every one member pleased by a location choice there is always one who is disappointed.
I still work and cannot attend Goshen as it is the last week of school. I have been a member, Chapter Leader and now Northeast Region Director. Since joining in 2009 I have attended 1 North American Rally. 1 out of 5 possibilities. Yes, it breaks my heart that I can't go just like some others may be feeling about the 2014 decision right now.
No matter what, a location choice will upset some members. I also fully understand your position on the West Coast. I get it! I did my homework and discussed the issues with Jim prior to the Gillette Rally. I am on your side!
Lou_and_Bette
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Re: Close to a decision on where to hold the 2014 North American Heartland Owners Rally
Jim, to paraphrase a famous quote and in a voice only you can hear "if you book it, we will come"
Jim, to paraphrase a famous quote and in a voice only you can hear "if you book it, we will come"
funntheson
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Just to be clear, I am not trying to upset anybody, or place blame on anybody. The truth is, I would love to attend a National rally, but we are not at the stage in our lives that we can travel that far to attend.
codycarver
Founding Wyoming Chapter Leader-retired
Re: Close to a decision on where to hold the 2014 North American Heartland Owners Rally
"We booked it"....."Will you come"????
"We booked it"....."Will you come"????Re: Close to a decision on where to hold the 2014 North American Heartland Owners Rally
Lou_and_Bette, you are so correct. I have booked it and I will be in Goshen in June. See you there. Dave, Amy and I will be waiting for you. Dave I have not forgotten about the bottle of Single Barrel JD ! ! !
Lou_and_Bette, you are so correct. I have booked it and I will be in Goshen in June. See you there. Dave, Amy and I will be waiting for you. Dave I have not forgotten about the bottle of Single Barrel JD ! ! !
porthole
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Re: Close to a decision on where to hold the 2014 North American Heartland Owners Rally
No doubt in 2015 it will be out there someplace, maybe all the way to the coast. Won't matter to us, we couldn't do Wyoming and certainly couldn't do the west coast.
I don't see any issue with splitting the off years between east and west, and we go accordingly.
As to the Goshen rally being "only" 750 miles for some and 2000+ for others - that factory came before the HOC, and Elkhart - Goshen is the RV captial of the world.
No doubt in 2015 it will be out there someplace, maybe all the way to the coast. Won't matter to us, we couldn't do Wyoming and certainly couldn't do the west coast.
I don't see any issue with splitting the off years between east and west, and we go accordingly.
As to the Goshen rally being "only" 750 miles for some and 2000+ for others - that factory came before the HOC, and Elkhart - Goshen is the RV captial of the world.
funntheson
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How about this: 1 year Goshen, 1 year Eastern US, 1 year Western US?
This would at least make it possible to attend the National rally once every 3 years.
This would at least make it possible to attend the National rally once every 3 years.
JohnDar
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And from another perspective, Goshen is most likely the only rally we will attend. Since we use a seasonal site from May through September in the "Tip 'o' the Mitt," pulling off it to travel more than a day and be gone more than a week isn't in our plans. I can understand the problems of traveling cross country for the rallies, but it's not likely that any solution will please both coasts at the same time. It is what it is.
jnbhobe
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I thought thats what we do now !!
funntheson
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Every third year in Goshen, instead of every other year.
JohnDar
Prolifically Gabby Member
How about Hawaii? It's nice in June
Now that I'd consider doing! If we can get somebody with some pull with the US Navy to provide a couple of aircraft carriers for us to pull our rigs on... Last time I checked, they hadn't built a bridge yet.
tracks
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Re: Close to a decision on where to hold the 2014 North American Heartland Owners Rally
Hey everyone,
Just wanted to update you on the 2014 rally.
I have decided that the 2014 rally will be held generally in the east.
That said, I have 2 finalists for 2014:
I plan to make a decision by April 15th.
- North Carolina State Fairgrounds in Raleigh, NC
- Bethpage Camp Resort in Urbanna, VA
Thanks, Jim for careful consideration, either location will work. The Bethpage Camp is very nice facility and close so that gets my vote for what it worth. The hospitality you’ll find in Virginia is hard to beat and happy to have your money.
TandT
Founding Utah Chapter Leaders-Retired
FWIW, Wikipedia says Gillette Wyoming is in the "West" by about 100 miles, as South Dakota is not considered to be a "Western" state.
Of the 12 rallys listed by Jim in the OP, we now know 10 of them will end up having been in what would be considered the East, with one in the "West" and one to yet be determined.
I can see where this might look a bit lopsided to the casual observer. Trace
Of the 12 rallys listed by Jim in the OP, we now know 10 of them will end up having been in what would be considered the East, with one in the "West" and one to yet be determined.
I can see where this might look a bit lopsided to the casual observer.
Trace
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Hastey
Oklahoma Chapter Leaders
Now that I'd consider doing! If we can get somebody with some pull with the US Navy to provide a couple of aircraft carriers for us to pull our rigs on... Last time I checked, they hadn't built a bridge yet.
John, if I can get tractor/trailers and construction equipment to Trinadad-Tabago. We can get TVs and 5ers to Hawaii. Ocean barges! We can make anything happen. Only limited by our wallets. LOL!
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