2008 National Rally Location Announced

[rebelsbeach]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Madame Boomer:
The Texas Boomers and our great State are welcoming our iRV2.COM friends across the country to come join us for the 2008 National Rally!

Set aside the daily pressures, hectic schedules, throw your watch away for the week and head to where the "old west" began to find that inner "cowpoke" in all of us!

<span class="ev_code_RED">WHEN</span>
Sunday, July 20th to Saturday, July 26th 2008

<span class="ev_code_RED">WHERE</span>
Mitchell RV Resort - Perrin, Texas
Website


<span class="ev_code_BLUE">A STEP BACK IN TIME....JUST OFF THE BEATEN PATH</span>

Mitchell RV Resort is located 50 miles NW of Ft Worth, Texas between Mineral Wells and Weatherford, just off US281 north of IH20.

The resort, built in the early 1970s, is situated on 175 acres and has been renovated to accomodate our every need:

<span class="ev_code_RED">The slide show of Mitchell RV Park has been edited and uploaded for everyone to see this unique RV Resort! Click HERE to view the 7 minute slide show </span>

150 LONG full hook up RV sites with LOTS of shade a guaranteed necessity!
19 upscale fully equipped cottages for those coming without the RV!
Convenience and gift store - Propane!
24 hour laundry and exercise room
Picnic, hiking, biking, walking and birdwatching areas
9 hole par 3 golf course on site with golf cart rentals!



Basketball and volleyball areas
Seasonal fishing lake on site - no license required - all you can eat!
Free Wi-Fi
Free use of the Grand Maple Rally Hall for the week!
Playground area and Outdoor Theatre
2 swimming holes! One for the kids and one for adults.



<span class="ev_code_RED">Some of the Activities for the Week</span>

Welcome Supper
Fishing & Boating at Lake Mineral Wells State Park and Possum Kingdom Lake
Texas Hold'Em Two Day Tournament
Shopping expeditions to Weatherford/Ft Worth
Bus Trip to Stockyard District in Ft Worth - home of the largest Dance Hall in the states!
FlapJack Breakfast cooked up by the Texas Boomers
Wildcatter Ranch - horseback rides, rock climbing on a working cattle ranch
Heart of Texas Band
Variety Entertainment
Cloud Buster Kite Flying contest
Movie and Popcorn Night
North Texas Square Dancers
Daily activities for the young'uns
Catered Breakfast and Friday night supper
The neatest "ice cream social" you've ever been to!
Shine and Showcase Karaoke Night - iRV2.com IDOL contest!
Motorcyclists, bring your bikes for backroad day rides.

<span class="ev_code_RED">Area Amenities</span>
In the Dallas/Ft.Worth Metroplex
Six Flags over Texas
Texas Rangers Baseball
Texas Motor Speedway
Museums, Art Shows, quaint Shopping areas
Music and Entertainment venues

And a Wal-Mart just up the road!!!!

<span class="ev_code_RED">RALLY RATES FOR THE WEEK</span>
The rally package will be posted shortly as details are finalized - continue to watch this space! I can guarantee that it will be the "best bang for your buck"...

<span class="ev_code_BLUE">Get your calendars out, mark the dates and we'll see you in Perrin!</span>

<span class="ev_code_RED">THE PRE-REGISTRATION PAGE IS NOW LINKED AT THE TOP OF THE FORUM PAGE! A $50 NON-REFUNDABLE PRE-REGISTRATION FEE IS REQUIRED TO SIGN UP WHICH WILL GUARANTEE YOUR SPOT AT THE 2008 NATIONAL RALLY! THIS $50 FEE WILL DEDUCTED FROM THE TOTAL NATIONAL RALLY PACKAGE WHEN THOSE PRICES ARE ANNOUNCED!</span>

...or click on this link:
https://shopirv2.com/index.asp?PageA...PROD&ProdID=60

Sandy "Madame Boomer"
2008 National Rally Wagonmaster </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

[vicsryd]

Too bad the National IRV2.com Rally and the Winnebago WIT Grand National Rally are the same week. Since it's the the 50th anniversary GNR is our priority. One week different for either and we'd have been able to attend both.

[rebelsbeach]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Too bad the National IRV2.com Rally and the Winnebago WIT Grand National Rally are the same week. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

We regret this occurrence and are working to move the 2009 National Rally back to the latter part of June.

[mountainkowboy]

OK, we just did our reserve deposit, it will be our first iRV rally. Should be fun!

[Don (W5IT)]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by mountainkowboy:
OK, we just did our reserve deposit, it will be our first iRV rally. Should be fun! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Well you picked a good one to "Get your feet wet" with. That group a little to the West of me (Texas Boomers) know how to throw a "Hum-dinger" of a RV "Shin-dig".

There is not doubt in my mind yall will have a good time!

Hopefully I will "See ya there" and get to meet yall.

[mountainkowboy]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">
Well you picked a good one to "Get your feet wet" with. That group a little to the West of me (Texas Boomers) know how to throw a "Hum-dinger" of a RV "Shin-dig".

There is not doubt in my mind yall will have a good time!

Hopefully I will "See ya there" and get to meet yall. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

We have done RV.Net rallies, so our feet are "damp". We are going to make it a big vacation and see the new grandbaby in Oregon after the rally, then dribble down the coast to home.

[Madame Boomer]

Chuck and Ruth -

Just received your confirmation and I wanted to say WELCOME! Look forward to meeting you at National in Perrin and I thank you for making it a special stop during your big vacation trip! Wow! From California to Texas and on up to Oregon! That's a BIG TRIP!

Sandy

[Barbara S.]

Wasn't there a list started here with the names of Texans who had registered? Has it disappeared or am I having hallucinations? (Be kind with your answer.)

[ruppr]

Barbara,
Go to Forums main page, click on National IRV2.com Rally. The second topic listed is the one your looking for.

Best,

[Barbara S.]

Thank you so much! I KNEW I had seen it somewhere, but I couldn't find it again. I thought I might be losing what little I have left of my mind. <bwg>

[Madame Boomer]

Thanks Ruppr for jumping in with a quick answer for our Ms Barbara! RustyJC and I were in Victoria over the weekend (sentenced to hard labor in a wellhouse)with his sister. Age has definitely crept up on us!

Sandy

[rebelsbeach]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Madame Boomer:
The Texas Boomers and our great State are welcoming our iRV2.COM friends across the country to come join us for the 2008 National Rally!

Set aside the daily pressures, hectic schedules, throw your watch away for the week and head to where the "old west" began to find that inner "cowpoke" in all of us!

<span class="ev_code_RED">WHEN</span>
Sunday, July 20th to Saturday, July 26th 2008

<span class="ev_code_RED">WHERE</span>
Mitchell RV Resort - Perrin, Texas
Website


<span class="ev_code_BLUE">A STEP BACK IN TIME....JUST OFF THE BEATEN PATH</span>

Mitchell RV Resort is located 50 miles NW of Ft Worth, Texas between Mineral Wells and Weatherford, just off US281 north of IH20.

The resort, built in the early 1970s, is situated on 175 acres and has been renovated to accomodate our every need:

<span class="ev_code_RED">The slide show of Mitchell RV Park has been edited and uploaded for everyone to see this unique RV Resort! Click HERE to view the 7 minute slide show </span>

150 LONG full hook up RV sites with LOTS of shade a guaranteed necessity!
19 upscale fully equipped cottages for those coming without the RV!
Convenience and gift store - Propane!
24 hour laundry and exercise room
Picnic, hiking, biking, walking and birdwatching areas
9 hole par 3 golf course on site with golf cart rentals!



Basketball and volleyball areas
Seasonal fishing lake on site - no license required - all you can eat!
Free Wi-Fi
Free use of the Grand Maple Rally Hall for the week!
Playground area and Outdoor Theatre
2 swimming holes! One for the kids and one for adults.



<span class="ev_code_RED">Some of the Activities for the Week</span>

Welcome Supper
Fishing & Boating at Lake Mineral Wells State Park and Possum Kingdom Lake
Texas Hold'Em Two Day Tournament
Shopping expeditions to Weatherford/Ft Worth
Bus Trip to Stockyard District in Ft Worth - home of the largest Dance Hall in the states!
FlapJack Breakfast cooked up by the Texas Boomers
Wildcatter Ranch - horseback rides, rock climbing on a working cattle ranch
Heart of Texas Band
Variety Entertainment
Cloud Buster Kite Flying contest
Movie and Popcorn Night
North Texas Square Dancers
Daily activities for the young'uns
Catered Breakfast and Friday night supper
The neatest "ice cream social" you've ever been to!
Shine and Showcase iRV2.com Got Talent contest!
Motorcyclists, bring your bikes for backroad day rides.

<span class="ev_code_RED">Area Amenities</span>
In the Dallas/Ft.Worth Metroplex
Six Flags over Texas
Texas Rangers Baseball
Texas Motor Speedway
Museums, Art Shows, quaint Shopping areas
Music and Entertainment venues

And a Wal-Mart just up the road!!!!

<span class="ev_code_RED">RALLY RATES FOR THE WEEK</span>
The rally package will be posted shortly as details are finalized - continue to watch this space! I can guarantee that it will be the "best bang for your buck"...

<span class="ev_code_BLUE">Get your calendars out, mark the dates and we'll see you in Perrin!</span>

<span class="ev_code_RED">THE PRE-REGISTRATION PAGE IS NOW LINKED AT THE TOP OF THE FORUM PAGE! A $50 NON-REFUNDABLE PRE-REGISTRATION FEE IS REQUIRED TO SIGN UP WHICH WILL GUARANTEE YOUR SPOT AT THE 2008 NATIONAL RALLY! THIS $50 FEE WILL DEDUCTED FROM THE TOTAL NATIONAL RALLY PACKAGE WHEN THOSE PRICES ARE ANNOUNCED!</span>

...or click on this link:
https://shopirv2.com/index.asp?PageA...PROD&ProdID=60

Sandy "Madame Boomer"
2008 National Rally Wagonmaster </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Just rolling the new announcement to the top....

[Bob (WA0MQE)]

If you're going to have a Rally in June or July, why don't you pick a state that's a little cooler and the humidity isn't so bad? Or move the Rally to early May or maybe September if you are going to have it in Texas.

[Madame Boomer]

Bob -

Thank you for your input. One of the most difficult things to plan is a National Rally that is accessible to everyone who may wish to come. For those with families (and we have a number of them who come to the National Rallies) or who work in education, a major factor is that schools in various locations in the US are in session except for the summer months of late June, July and the early portion of August.

The next most difficult thing is WHERE to have a National Rally. You have the find a place of interest, find accomodations to fit the need for a larger group of people and believe me, that isn't as easy as one might think and all the while be conscious of the distance that attendees will have to travel to get to a National Rally.

The 03 National was in Nashville, the 04 was in the San Antonio, Texas area (and the temperatures never got over 85), the 05 National was in the Pennsylvania Amish country. 06 was in Sevierville, Tennessee and 07 was in Branson. It was time to have one in "middle America" again where our members from the "western" states might be able to come.

The most important factor in ALL the decisions is to have someone to organize the National Rally. I agreed to step up to the plate because the decision makers asked for it to be in this area.

There have been discussions amongst the Owners, Administrators and Moderators to move the National to the latter part of June.

All this aside, I'd like to invite you personally to come to the 08 National in Perrin, Texas - it may never be any closer to Colorado Springs than 08!

Sandy Creekmore
08 National Rally Wagonmaster

PS: To address the issue of heat and humidity, In Sevierville and again last year in Missouri we all sweated through our t-shirts, but we had a great time anyway! I can promise LOTS of shade trees at Mitchell RV Resort in Perrin!