R-pod Owners Forum : Traverse City, Michigan R-Pod Roundup http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Events and Campouts : Traverse City, Michigan R-Pod Roundup Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 03 May 2026 12:12:39 +0000 Mon, 19 Jun 2023 19:04:27 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=15570 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Traverse City, Michigan R-Pod Roundup : http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15570&PID=152150#152150 Author: jato
Subject: 15570
Posted: 19 Jun 2023 at 7:04pm

]]> Mon, 19 Jun 2023 19:04:27 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15570&PID=152150#152150 Traverse City, Michigan R-Pod Roundup : Fantastic Rally, great weather,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15570&PID=152149#152149 Author: jato
Subject: 15570
Posted: 19 Jun 2023 at 6:55pm

Fantastic Rally, great weather, 31 R-Pods in the final tally from 10 states.  Many new friendships made as well as previous friendships renewed.  Many ideas exchanged and repairs made with those having issues. Many impressed with the 1/4# black angus hot dogs as well as the amount of food fellow podders prepared.  No one left hungry, either for food or friendship.
]]> Mon, 19 Jun 2023 18:55:27 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15570&PID=152149#152149 Traverse City, Michigan R-Pod Roundup : Our final forecast update before... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15570&PID=152060#152060 Author: jato
Subject: 15570
Posted: 13 Jun 2023 at 8:02am

Our final forecast update before leaving for the Traverse City Rally tomorrow:

Thursday: High 65  rain in morning with some sunshine late in the day   Low 46
Friday:     High  71 mostly sunny                                                         Low 47  clear skies
Saturday: High  76 sunny                                                                   Low  54  partly cloudy
Sunday:   High  80 partly to mostly cloudy

We will have plenty of firewood for those who like heat in the evening and like to stay cozy.
]]> Tue, 13 Jun 2023 08:02:09 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15570&PID=152060#152060 Traverse City, Michigan R-Pod Roundup : Watters has (site 191) cancelled,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15570&PID=152051#152051 Author: jato
Subject: 15570
Posted: 12 Jun 2023 at 12:04pm

Watters has (site 191) cancelled, which allowed us to move the Schnaitman's (Mom and daughter) and Matt Esch (husband) from site 30A onto site 191.

Dotty Freathy (site 174) is now officially Dotty Nichols, having finally married Keith this past January following 18 years of dating!

Stephanie Socha (site 193) is bringing along 2 friends named Debby and Cassie.

3 days out, our number remains at 30.  WOO-HOO!

See you soon.
]]> Mon, 12 Jun 2023 12:04:23 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15570&PID=152051#152051 Traverse City, Michigan R-Pod Roundup : It appears that the weather will... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15570&PID=152043#152043 Author: jato
Subject: 15570
Posted: 11 Jun 2023 at 4:11pm

It appears that the weather will be a bit cooler for the Traverse City rally this year verses previous years. The current forecast is as follows:
Thursday:  High 70 sunshine and clouds      Low 48 clear
Friday:      High 77 sunny skies                   Low 54 a few clouds
Saturday:  High 74 mostly cloudy                Low 55 cloudy with a 30% chance of rain
Sunday:    High 76  cloudy in morning to partly cloudy in afternoon.

Won't be long now, safe travels everyone!









]]> Sun, 11 Jun 2023 16:11:44 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15570&PID=152043#152043 Traverse City, Michigan R-Pod Roundup : Our TC (Traverse City) 2023... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15570&PID=151980#151980 Author: jato
Subject: 15570
Posted: 05 Jun 2023 at 6:43pm


Our TC (Traverse City) 2023 Rpod Rally is now only 10 days away.  Current forecast temps for the 3 day Rally are low 80s and mostly sunny, with a chance of rain, mainly on Thursday.  Also, if past experience is any indication, our Rally area is also typically blessed with at least a soft breeze.  But that said, be sure to bring your sunscreen!

Assuming the attached spreadsheet info is correct, here's the breakdown:

Model 176 (1)
Model 177 (3)
Model 178 (1)
Model 179 (10)
Model 180 (3)
Model 189 (1)
Model 190 (2)
Model 192 (1)
Model 193 (1)
Model 196 (4)
Model 201 (1)
Model 202 (2)

Furthermore, this year we will have campers attending from 10 different home states, definitely a first for the TC Rally to date:

Arizona (1)
California (1)
Indiana (2)
Illinois (1)
Kentucky (1)
Michigan (17)
Mississippi (1)
Ohio (2)
Texas (2)
Wisconsin (2)

Let me know if any of the attached information is incorrect.  Please also let me know if there are other individuals in your family attending.

Extending safe travel best wishes and blessings to all.  Again, please let ne know if you need to cancel before doing so.  See you all in TC in 10 days!


Regarding the Chinese auction gift exchange, please feel free to bring just 1 gift, which is what most of us (but not all of us) typically choose to do.  But if you bring 2 gifts to exchange, know that you'll be walking away from the Rally with 2 gifts as well.



Sincerest best regards,

Jack and Gail Kelly
Jim and Diane Tollefson
Jay and Debbie Raupp
Your 2023 TC Rpod Rally Hosts
]]> Mon, 05 Jun 2023 18:43:01 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15570&PID=151980#151980 Traverse City, Michigan R-Pod Roundup : Holiday Campground let me know... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15570&PID=151979#151979 Author: jato
Subject: 15570
Posted: 05 Jun 2023 at 6:27pm

Holiday Campground let me know that we have another podder for the rally.  That makes 31.  They are not located with us but in a different part of the part, not too far away, maybe 0.2-0.25 miles away.  Apparently there are a couple sites left, but in a more remote part of the park.
]]> Mon, 05 Jun 2023 18:27:51 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15570&PID=151979#151979 Traverse City, Michigan R-Pod Roundup : Recent 3 way swap info: Marcus,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15570&PID=151964#151964 Author: jato
Subject: 15570
Posted: 01 Jun 2023 at 8:56pm

Recent 3 way swap info:Marcus, site 196, cancelled.Seal, site 201, moved to site 196 for all 3 days.Ryska, Kathi from Arizona, on site 161 for 2 days only (6/16 and 6/17).Holiday Campground very cooperative in helping make all this happen.Wagaman, site 190, staying an additional day (6/14).
]]> Thu, 01 Jun 2023 20:56:22 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15570&PID=151964#151964 Traverse City, Michigan R-Pod Roundup : As of a couple hours ago the 1... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15570&PID=151956#151956 Author: jato
Subject: 15570
Posted: 30 May 2023 at 8:13pm

As of a couple hours ago the 1 last open spot has been filled by a couple who are traveling to Michigan from Arizona.  They still will not get the award for furthest away as we have a pod coming from California who will get that prize.
]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 20:13:09 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15570&PID=151956#151956 Traverse City, Michigan R-Pod Roundup : NOTICE TO ALL We... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15570&PID=151955#151955 Author: jato
Subject: 15570
Posted: 30 May 2023 at 12:36pm


NOTICE TO ALL

We have an immediate last minute cancellation in the event someone out there is, or knows someone who is interested in attending the Rally


For more info about the Rally, see below.


The campground site will only be available for the next 2 days.   Please leave a message here to learn how you can make this last minute reservation.

Thank you.
]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 12:36:56 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15570&PID=151955#151955 Traverse City, Michigan R-Pod Roundup : Good afternoon Fellow Rpodders!... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15570&PID=151952#151952 Author: jato
Subject: 15570
Posted: 29 May 2023 at 7:13pm

Good afternoon Fellow Rpodders!  Happy Memorial Day.  While hard to believe, the Traverse City Rally is now only 17 days away!

Nothing of substance has changed since the last early May update.  We are still holding strong at 30 campers, which is AMAZING!

As before, most of you will be checking in on Thursday, June 15th and checking out on Sunday, June 18th.  Please know that when you check in, you will need to pay the balance of your total reservation amount.  The daily rate is $66; however, the campground has generously agreed to give us a 10% daily discount of $6.60.  Please join me in thanking campground reps for doing so.  

All sites are pull-through and come equipped with water, sewer, electric, cable, and internet at no additional charge.


On Thursday night, we will hold an informal gathering on site 177 around a bonfire.  Site 177, occupied by Jim and Diane Tollefson (jato), will serve as Command Central throughout the weekend.  However, if more room is needed for certain activities, we will utilize the pavilion area located to the immediate east of site 177.

Campers will have all day Friday to themselves until 6 PM to explore all things Traverse City and beyond.  Many of us will not be leaving the campground, so feel free to hang out and mingle.  Chances are there will be some Cornhole, and possibly some euchre, throughout the day.


At 6 PM on Friday night, we will all gather at site 177 for a potluck dinner and bonfire.  Hot dogs, very tasty hot dogs, will be provided by your hosts.  If you don't like hot dogs, please bring your own entree.  If it is a meat, jato will gladly grill it on his charcoal grill.  Please also bring a dessert or dish to pass, your own beverages, and your own table service.

After dinner on Friday night, we will have a Q &A session about all things Rpods at site 177.  It's incredible how much we can learn from the expertise and experiences of fellow Rpodders.


After the Q & A, we will pass out some free giveaways from Forest River to all campers.  If you get a chance, please thank Travis Mattingly for making the giveaways possible.


After the giveaways, we will all gather around the bonfire at site 177 to renew old friendships and begin making new ones, assuming we haven't already done so.


On Saturday, beginning at 11 AM, we will hold our annual Open House where we can see what other campers have done with their home away from home and hopefully pick up a nugget or two of new info from others.  This will last until approximately 2 PM.


If you're interested in opening your Rpod for viewing by others, please advise Jay Raupp on site 176 on Friday night.  Participation in the Open House of course is optional, but highly encouraged.  Nothing else is planned until 6 PM on Saturday night, providing yet another opportunity to visit the Traverse City Region or hang out with fellow campers.


On Saturday night at 6 PM on sites 176 and 177, we will once again gather for yet another potluck dinner, most likely relying upon leftovers from Friday night and anything else you might want to bring to share that evening.  Once again, tasty hot dogs will be provided by your hosts.


After dinner on Saturday night, the fun begins.  As with prior rallies, we will hold, for lack of a better term, our back-by-popular-demand Chinese auction.  As before, participation is entirely optional, but once again is highly encouraged.  Our major 'co-host' this year, Jack Kelly, will be the man who makes this an unforgettable experience and a lot of fun as well.


Those wishing to participate are asked to bring an item of value worth not more than $20 or thereabouts-  something perhaps peculiar to your local area or something you picked up en route the Rally.  You can choose to wrap the item, place it in a bag, or leave it unwrapped.   Each camper group will draw a number out of a hat.  Number 1 will get first dibs, followed of course by #2 and so on.  All gifts selected will be open to being stolen by subsequent campers up to a maximum of 3 times.  If your gift is stolen, you then get to pick a new gift or you can steal from someone who already has one.  Once every camper has had a chance to select a gift, #1 will be afforded the last selection.


After the Chinese auction, those who feel so inclined will once again gather around the bonfire at site 177 to continue sharing and getting to know one another.


On Sunday, June 18th, checkout is no later than 11 AM.  However, on site 177 at 930 AM , we will hold a nondenominational gathering at site 177, which should last no more than 30 minutes.


Here is the list of current site numbers and campers:


O'Dell-  site 141
Mertz-  site 142
Breen-  site 143
Rosacher-  site 144
Brack-  site 145
Lengle-  site 172
Perry-  site 173
Nichols-  site 174
Flatten-  site 175
Raupp-  site 176
Tollefson-  site 177
Schultz-  site 178
Richardson-  site 183
Swartz-  site 184
Stevens-  site 185
Kidd-  site 186
Makela-  site 187
DuKatz-   site 188
Kelly-  site 189
Wagaman-  site 190
Watters-  site 191
Hewitt-  site 192
Socha-  site 193
Thomas-  site 194
Dell at-  site 195
Marcus-  site 196
Pratt-  site 197
Murray-  site 198
Franchowiak-  site 199
Seal-  site 201

This will likely be our last TC Rally update.  Safe travels to all.  Can't wait to get together!  If you have any questions, please email Jack Kelly directly at kellycg@aol.com or post a question or reply here.  See you soon!

 
Very sincerely yours,
Jim and Diane Tollefson, site 177
Jay and Debbie Raupp, site 176
Jack and Gail Kelly, site 189
Your 2023 Traverse City Rpod Rally Hosts

]]> Mon, 29 May 2023 19:13:15 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15570&PID=151952#151952 Traverse City, Michigan R-Pod Roundup : Jim and Jay Rebecca Henderson... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15570&PID=151906#151906 Author: jato
Subject: 15570
Posted: 24 May 2023 at 5:40pm

Jim and JayRebecca Henderson (site 146) had to cancel because her husband needs back surgery.  We lost that site because Rebecca didn't know to contact anyone about her cancellation at the time.  My request to notify me of any cancellations went out the day after she cancelled.The one person on the wait list was able to get a site after I contacted the campground and encouraged her to do likewise.  Her name is Mary Seal, and she hails from Columbus, Ohio.  Email is seal0210@yahoo.com. Mary has a 2022 193.  Last year she attended rallies in Gettysburg, PA and the Great Smoky Mountains.  She was assigned site 201.Accordingly, 3 weeks out our numbers remain at 30.  Can't wait!Jack
]]> Wed, 24 May 2023 17:40:32 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15570&PID=151906#151906 Traverse City, Michigan R-Pod Roundup : Good morning 2023 Traverse... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15570&PID=151812#151812 Author: jato
Subject: 15570
Posted: 12 May 2023 at 5:47am

Good morning 2023 Traverse City Rpod Rally Attendees!

Our Rally is only 5 weeks out.  To the best of my knowledge, no one has yet to cancel.

That means our numbers remain at 30, with 1 additional person interested in the event of a cancellation, which is the primary reason why I'm reaching out to you today.

If any of us need to cancel, I would ask that you so advise me a day or two in advance before doing so. That will allow me the opportunity to try and get others into your site ahead of time before the campground assigns the site to someone else.

So very much looking forward to seeing former campers and meeting new ones.  If you have any questions, please reply on this forum or on the FB events section.  Thanks
]]> Fri, 12 May 2023 05:47:10 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15570&PID=151812#151812 Traverse City, Michigan R-Pod Roundup : counting down the days http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15570&PID=151510#151510 Author: CAPTKIDD
Subject: 15570
Posted: 15 Apr 2023 at 10:47am

counting down the days]]> Sat, 15 Apr 2023 10:47:01 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15570&PID=151510#151510 Traverse City, Michigan R-Pod Roundup : Dear 2023 Traverse City R-pod... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15570&PID=151508#151508 Author: jato
Subject: 15570
Posted: 14 Apr 2023 at 6:42pm

Dear 2023 Traverse City R-pod Rally Attendees-


Jack Kelly here on behalf of this year's Traverse City (TC) R-pod Rally, which is now just 2 months away!!!



Here's what you can expect:


As with last year, Rally Central will be Site 177, occupied by Jim and Diane Tollefson.  All scheduled activities are expected to occur on site 177, or at the pavilion directly across from site 177.


Many of you will be staying all 3 nights over Father's Day Weekend, checking in on June 15th and checking out on June 18th .  Know in advance that there will be lots of down time purposely built into the schedule to give everyone an opportunity to visit and enjoy all things that Traverse City has to offer during most of Friday and Saturday.


For starters, Thursday night will be intentionally low key.  Feel free to drop by site 177, or not, for a very informal bonfire gathering.  No activities are scheduled for that evening.


Friday you will essentially have the entire day to yourself.   However, a possible optional potluck breakfast, which would be something new this year, is under consideration for Friday morning.  Starting around 6 pm, we will have a potluck dinner at site 177, followed of course by a bonfire.  Hot dogs, really tasty hotdogs, will be the main entree and will be provided by your hosts free of charge.  If you don't like hotdogs, really tasty hotdogs, then please bring your own entree.  Also please bring a desert or dish to pass, your own beverage, and your own table service.  We'll also plan on distributing any Forest River giveaways on Friday evening by picking names out of a hat.  


After dinner we'll have a Q &A about all things R-pods.  We will also have some Forest River giveaways for attendees. Thereafter, the rest of the night will be spent around the bonfire getting to know one another.


Saturday we will have the chance to tour each others R-pods to see what people have done with their wonderful homes away from home.  Participation, of course, is totally optional and will start at 11 am and last until 1 or 2.  Thereafter, you're on your own until 6 pm, when we will once again gather at site 177 and most likely have another informal potluck using food that was left over from Friday night.  


Around 7 pm the fun will start.  


All attendees are requested to bring a gift, if possible from your local area, valued at no more than $20 for our back-by-popular-demand Chinese auction.  Gifts selected by all will be subject to being stolen, or permanently borrowed if you will, up to a maximum of 3 times by others.  Participation in this Chinese auction is entirely optional, but is also highly recommended!!!


After the Chinese auction, those wishing to do so will once again gather around site 177 for another fabulous bonfire opportunity to chat and exchange stories with old and newfound R-pod friends.


Sunday of course brings checkout time, which is no later than 11 am.  Beginning at 9:30 am, however, we will hold a non-denominational service, again at site 177, that should last no more than 30 minutes.  Please feel free to join us if you are so inclined.


And that folks is all she wrote.  Also likely expect some corn hole contests and possibly an informal euchre tournament to occur during those hours on Friday or Saturday when there's nothing officially scheduled.


Very much looking forward to meeting all of you. Please feel free to post any questions or comments you might have, and I will get back to you as soon as possible.  


Best regards to all!  Hopefully will see you all in Traverse City a mere 2 months from now.  Until then, take care and safe travels.


Jack and Gail Kelly, site 189
Jim and Diane Tollefson, site 177 
Jay and Debbie Raupp, site 176 
Your 2023 Traverse City R-pod Rally Hosts
]]> Fri, 14 Apr 2023 18:42:44 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15570&PID=151508#151508 Traverse City, Michigan R-Pod Roundup : Good morning fellow podders!... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15570&PID=151505#151505 Author: jato
Subject: 15570
Posted: 14 Apr 2023 at 1:33pm


Good morning fellow podders!  Jack Kelly here.  This is the first official 2023 TC Rpod Rally email.  Others will follow.  Henceforth, email will be the primary means of communication for attendees.


This year, Holiday Park Campground (campground is technically located just south of Traverse City) allotted us 30 campsites, 10 more than in previous years.  For your info, this year's event marks the 4th Annual TC Rpod Rally.  For the foreseeable future, in coming years expect the TC Rpod Rally to be held in the same place at the same time (Father's Day Weekend).


I'm happy to report that all 30 allotted sites are already spoken for.  Between now and the end of April, we will be maintaining a waiting list in the event of cancellations, which always happen.  Thus far, no one is on our wait list.  When a cancellation does occur between now and the end of April, Holiday Park will so notify me and we will be given a maximum of 2 calendar days to fill same from our waitlist (first come, first serve).  After April 30th, any cancelled sites become the sole property of Holiday Park Campground to fill as they see fit.


So, if you know anyone that still wants to attend, please have them email me at kellycg@aol.com, and have them also provide me with their phone number.


For those who have attended in the past, this year's Rally will in almost all respects mimic the structure of past Rallies.  Additional info regarding the Rally itself will be sent out this Friday


Just so that everyone knows, the following currently have confirmed reservations for the 30 sites we were allotted:


Kelly-  site 189
Tollefson-  site 177
Mertz-  site 142
O'Dell-  site 141
Makela-  site 187
Rosacher-  site 144
Brack-  site 145
Dukatz-  site 188
Schultz-  site 178
Lengle-  site 172
Franckowia- site 199
Breen-  site 143
Perry-  site 173
Nichols-  site 174
Flaten-  site 175
Swartz-  site 184
Stevens-  site 185
Kidd-  site 186
Wagaman-  site 190
Watters-  site 191
Hewitt-  site 192
Socha-  site 193
Richardson-  site 183
Dellar-  site 195
Marcus-  site 196
Pratt-  site 197
Henderson-  site 146
Murray-  site 198
Raupp-  site 176
Thomas-  site 194



Please direct all future questions regarding the 2023 TC Rpod Rally directly to me at kellycg@aol.com.   Next email to be sent out will be this Friday, April 14th.



Best regards,
Jack Kelly
]]> Fri, 14 Apr 2023 13:33:55 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15570&PID=151505#151505 Traverse City, Michigan R-Pod Roundup : a couple changes to note:site... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15570&PID=151405#151405 Author: jato
Subject: 15570
Posted: 04 Apr 2023 at 6:02pm

a couple changes to note:

site 146  Pillsbury out, Henderson in
site 183  Farrington out, Richardson in
]]> Tue, 04 Apr 2023 18:02:28 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15570&PID=151405#151405 Traverse City, Michigan R-Pod Roundup : Interlochen State Park has 490... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15570&PID=151381#151381 Author: jato
Subject: 15570
Posted: 03 Apr 2023 at 6:59pm

Interlochen State Park has 490 campsites.  There are currently 31 available campsites that are reservable during our Rally dates.
]]> Mon, 03 Apr 2023 18:59:44 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15570&PID=151381#151381 Traverse City, Michigan R-Pod Roundup : Last site: Franckowiak campsite... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15570&PID=151380#151380 Author: jato
Subject: 15570
Posted: 03 Apr 2023 at 6:49pm

Last site: Franckowiak  campsite 199

Any others will be put on a wait list in case someone cancels or if there is another spot that opens in the campground.  I will check to see availability at Interlochen State Park which is about a 10 minute drive away.

]]> Mon, 03 Apr 2023 18:49:50 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15570&PID=151380#151380 Traverse City, Michigan R-Pod Roundup : add: Pillsbury site 146 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15570&PID=151350#151350 Author: jato
Subject: 15570
Posted: 29 Mar 2023 at 4:59am

add:   Pillsbury   site 146
]]> Wed, 29 Mar 2023 04:59:50 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15570&PID=151350#151350 Traverse City, Michigan R-Pod Roundup : add: Murray site 198 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15570&PID=151349#151349 Author: jato
Subject: 15570
Posted: 28 Mar 2023 at 4:52pm

add:  Murray site 198
]]> Tue, 28 Mar 2023 16:52:04 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15570&PID=151349#151349 Traverse City, Michigan R-Pod Roundup : Holiday Campground has informed... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15570&PID=151341#151341 Author: jato
Subject: 15570
Posted: 27 Mar 2023 at 5:25pm

Holiday Campground has informed me that the last two campsites are spoken for and reserved.   So . . . there may be a couple spots in the campground (but not near us) available and if not, Interlochen State Park, a 10-12 minute drive away may have campsites available as well.
]]> Mon, 27 Mar 2023 17:25:39 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15570&PID=151341#151341 Traverse City, Michigan R-Pod Roundup : Pratt site 197only 2 unreserved... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15570&PID=151322#151322 Author: jato
Subject: 15570
Posted: 21 Mar 2023 at 10:58am

Pratt    site 197

only 2 unreserved sites remain.
]]> Tue, 21 Mar 2023 10:58:54 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15570&PID=151322#151322 Traverse City, Michigan R-Pod Roundup : Marcus site 196 only 3 sites... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15570&PID=151198#151198 Author: jato
Subject: 15570
Posted: 07 Mar 2023 at 5:40am

Marcus   site  196 

only 3 sites left.
]]> Tue, 07 Mar 2023 05:40:28 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15570&PID=151198#151198 Traverse City, Michigan R-Pod Roundup : update on confirmed reservationsRichardson... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15570&PID=151132#151132 Author: jato
Subject: 15570
Posted: 23 Feb 2023 at 4:14am

update on confirmed reservations

Richardson  site 183
Socha   site 193
Thomas   site 194

As of now only sites 196-199 are still open.  After that you will either be placed in a different location in the park (if any are available) or you will have to camp at Interlochen State Park, about 7 miles away.


]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2023 04:14:12 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15570&PID=151132#151132 Traverse City, Michigan R-Pod Roundup : Deller site 195only 5 sites remain... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15570&PID=151131#151131 Author: jato
Subject: 15570
Posted: 22 Feb 2023 at 6:55pm

Deller  site 195

only 5 sites remain in that zone at Holiday Campground
]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2023 18:55:24 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15570&PID=151131#151131 Traverse City, Michigan R-Pod Roundup : Farrington site 183 has had to... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15570&PID=151034#151034 Author: jato
Subject: 15570
Posted: 14 Feb 2023 at 10:29am

Farrington site 183 has had to cancel.
Tom Thomas has registered, no site given yet. 

Still have 6 sites remaining.
]]> Tue, 14 Feb 2023 10:29:13 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15570&PID=151034#151034 Traverse City, Michigan R-Pod Roundup : 24th confirmed reservation only... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15570&PID=150999#150999 Author: jato
Subject: 15570
Posted: 09 Feb 2023 at 1:20pm

24th confirmed reservation   only 6 open sites left !!

Hewitt  site 192
]]> Thu, 09 Feb 2023 13:20:34 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15570&PID=150999#150999 Traverse City, Michigan R-Pod Roundup : Update to the 2023 Traverse... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15570&PID=150993#150993 Author: jato
Subject: 15570
Posted: 08 Feb 2023 at 8:57pm

Update to the 2023 Traverse City R-Pod Rally:

Rally Central will be site 177.  Most scheduled activities will be take place at that site. 

Many will be staying all 3 nights over Father's Day weekend, checking in on June 15th and checking out on June 18th.  Know in advance that there will be plenty of down tie purposely built into the schedule to give everyone an opportunity to visit and enjoy all things that Traverse City has to offer during most of Friday and Saturday.

For starters, Thursday night will be low key.  Feel free to drop by site 177, or not for a very informal bonfire gathering.  No ativities are scheduled for that evening.

Friday you will have the entire day to yourself.  However, a possible optional potluck breakfast, which would be something new this year, is under consideration for Friday morning.  Starting at 6 pm, we will have a potluck dinner at site 177, followed of course by a bonfire.  1/4#, black angus hotdogs will be the main entree (charcoal grilled of course!) will be the main entree and will be provided by our hosts free of charge.  If you don't like hotdogs, bring your own entree and if it is a meat, we will grill that over the charcoal as well.  Also, please bring a desert or dish to pass, your own beverage, and your own table service.  We will also plan on distributing any Forest River giveaways on Friday evening by picking names out of a hat.

After dinner a Q & A about all things R-Pod will take place.  After that the rest of the night will be spent around the bonfire getting to know one another.

Saturday we will have the chance to tour each others' R-Pods to see what people have done with their wonderful home away from home.  Participation is totally optional and will start at 11 am and last until 1 or 2 in the afternoon.  Free time after that until 6pm when we will once again gather at site 177 for another informal potluck.

Around 7 pm the fun will start.

All attendees are requested to bring a gift, if possible from your local area, valued at no more than $20 for our back-by-popular-demand Chinese auction.  Gifts selected by all will be subject to being stolen, or permanently borrowed if you will, up to a maximum of 3 times by others.  Participation in this auction is entirely optional, but it also highly recommended!!!

After the auction, those wishing to do so will once again gather around site 177 for another bonfire and opportunity to chat and exchange stories with old and new R-Pod friends.

Sunday of course brings checkout time, which is no later than 11 am.  Beginning at 9:30am we will hold an optional nondenominational service, again at site 177, that lasts about 30 minutes.You are invite to join us if your are so inclined. 

Also likely expect some corn hole contests and possible an informal euchre tournament to occur during those hours on Friday or Saturday when there's nothing officially scheduled. 

We all look forward to meeting all of you.  Please feel free to post and questions or comments you may have, and I will get back to you ASAP. 

If you are still thinking of attending but haven't signed up yet, do so soon, only 7 open sites are available as of this writing. 





]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2023 20:57:54 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15570&PID=150993#150993 Traverse City, Michigan R-Pod Roundup : 23rd confirmed confirmationSocha... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15570&PID=150992#150992 Author: jato
Subject: 15570
Posted: 08 Feb 2023 at 8:28pm

23rd confirmed confirmation
Socha site 193
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