Date:         Wed, 2 Jun 2004 01:29:29 -0500
Reply-To:     Budd Premack <bpremack@MN.RR.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Budd Premack <bpremack@MN.RR.COM>
Subject:      Rescheduled VW Campout in Lanesboro, MN - June 18-20
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Due to flood-inspired conditions a week ago, the Over the Rainbow Campout
has been rescheduled.
> >
> > Date: Friday through Sunday, June 18-20, 2004
> >
> > Location: Eagle Cliff Campground at Lanesboro, MN
> > 130 miles southeast of the Twin Cities, an easy 2 1/2 hour drive
> >
> > Time: Friday evening through Sunday afternoon.  The earlybird gathering
will occur on Friday with the caravan starting shortly after noon on
Saturday.  Since Sunday is Father's Day, we understand if an early departure
may be chosen by some campers.
> >
> > Join us for a fun weekend in the scenic Bluff Country along the Root
River
> > of southeastern Minnesota. We will camp in our own section of a
> > well-equipped private campground. Facilities include shaded campsites
with
> > electrical hook-ups, picnic tables and fire pits, heated bathrooms with
> > showers, covered picnic shelter, and playground.  There are even a few
motel units available.
> >
> > Activities in the immediate area include 60 miles of paved bike trails,
> > fishing,
> > rafting, canoeing, and tubing along the Root River.  All equipment is
> > available for rent if you choose not to bring your own.  Substantial
> > shopping
> > opportunities (including Amish goods) abound in historic Lanesboro and
> > nearby communities.
> >
> > Schedule:
> >
> > Friday
> > Earlybird opportunity for those who desire a full weekend
> camping experience.
> >
> > Saturday
> > 12:00 noon - Gather together and Lunch (bring your own) at campground
> > 1:00 P.M. - Caravan through the winding byways to several
> > unique attractions.  These activites are appropriate for all ages and
> > physical abilities. The remainder of the afternoon is open for your
choice of
> > activities. Please be sure your vehicle has enough gas for a 100 mile
> drive.  Although we anticipate a much shorter journey, some of us have
been known toget lost, and others may simply enjoy exploring the winding
byways along our route.
> > 6:00 P.M.(approximately) - Dinner at campground, followed by campfire
> >
> > Sunday
> > A.M. - Breakfast at campground.  Churches of various denominations are
> > located in Lanesboro.
> > P.M. - Choice of activities, with potential caravan back to Twin Cities
or
> > other common destinations.
> >
> > Cost per night: $15 per campsite (1-2 persons, $5 extra for
electricity).  Extra
> > adults are $7.50, children are $3.
> >
> > Please check in at campground office with Gail as you arrive.  You will
be
> > directed to our special camping area.
> >
> > The campground website is www.eaglecliff-campground.com  Please check
this
> > for specific campground directions and information.
> >
> > All Vanagon, Eurovan and VW Bus enthusiasts are welcome. You need not
even arrive in a VW; fellowship, not rules, is the primary concern.  Tent
sites
> > are available in our group area, rv sites are nearby, and lodging is
> > available both at the campground and in nearby Lanesboro. If you can't
> come for the entire event, please drop in whenever you can. Bring your own
> food, firewood, and all other preferred gear and equipment. Grocery,
hardware, and numerous other stores and eating establishments are located in
Lanesboro.
> >
> > Directions:
> > Eagle Cliff Campground is located on MN Highway 16, just 3 miles east of
> > Lanesboro, MN.  Lanesboro is 40 miles southeast of Rochester, MN.  If
you
> > are coming from the Twin Cities, take U.S. 52 through Rochester,
continue
> > southeast 34 miles to Fountain, MN, go east 8 miles on Filmore County
Road
> 8 to Lanesboro, turn right (south) on the main street (Parkway Avenue) for
> 1/2 mile to MN 16, go east 3 miles on MN Highway 16 to Eagle Cliff
Campground.  (If you get to Whalen, MN, turn around, as you have gone 1 mile
too far east.)  Access from Iowa and points south is via U.S. 52 through
Decorah,
> IA to Canton, MN, go north 13 miles on Filmore County Road 21 to
Lanesboro, go east 3 miles on MN Highway 16 to Eagle Cliff Campground.
> >
> > The success of any gathering of this type depends chiefly upon those
> > attending. We hope you will take the opportunity to become a member of
> this annual event and join your fellow VW enthusiasts in a fun-filled,
relaxing
> > weekend getaway. As a special added bonus, Carol's famous homemade
> chocolate chip cookies may again be available.
> >
> > Please address any questions to bpremack@mn.rr.com   In order to assist
in
> > planning, PLEASE RSVP as soon as practical. However, there is plenty of
> room available, so late responses or even drop-ins are welcome. Please
feel
> free to forward this message to any interested party.
> >
> >
> > Budd and Carol Premack
> > 86 Syncro, 88 Wolfsburg
> > Land of Sky-Blue Waters
> > Minneapolis, MN
> >
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> >
> >
> >
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