Tears in the 'port (Watch This Space)

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Tears in the 'port (Watch This Space)

Postby tinksdad » Thu Apr 16, 2009 8:04 pm

Plan it and they will come. At least that’s what I am hoping for.

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Magnolia chapter of Tearjerkers is hosting their second camping weekend. I do believe that it is unique in the fact that it may be the first ever Teardrop and Tiny Travel Trailer gathering to be held on the grounds of a commercial airport.

The location is the Mid Delta Regional Airport near Greenville, MS.
The dates are from Friday June 26 through Sunday June 28, 2009.


At one time in it’s history; Mid Delta Regional Airport was Greenville Army Air Field military base and comprises over 2000 acres, so there is plenty of room to host a gathering. Working hand in hand with the airport manager, several possible locations on the property have been identified as suitable for our needs, the primary being a grassy field with easy access. This campout will be considered as “no hookups”. The airport crew will tap some fire hydrants so that we will have water available. There will be very limited electrical connections available; but I would like to maintain these for those who absolutely have to have them (i.e. medical reasons). Rest room facilities will most likely be port-a-johns. No shower facilities at this time; but they may be made available on a limited basis depending on the number of attendees and it would be a fair walking distance. Also, if the weather does not co-operate, we can move the whole gathering into open hangar space on the facility and have an indoor camp out.

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Things to do and see near the airport:

The same weekend is the Delta County Fair and Hot Air Balloon Festival about 5 miles distant. For those interested in volunteering to help crew the launches, you could quite possibly end up with a ride in a balloon. There is also a carnival and live music planned for this Festival. We can get you in contact with the appropriate people concerning volunteering.

The birthplace of Jim Henson’s Kermit the Frog is in nearby Greenville. Mr. Henson grew up playing along the banks of Deer Creek which borders the airport. There are also numerous museums, Winterville Indian mounds and more around the area for those who like to explore. Information for these can be found at
http://www.discoverourtown.com/MS/Green ... 0Monuments
and
http://www.visitgreenville.org/

Golfers!! There is a municipal 18 hole golf course on the north boundary of the airport.

Lady Luck!!! There are three casinos on the banks of the Mississippi in Greenville.
http://www.lighthouse-casino.com/
http://www.bayoucaddyjubilee.com/
http://www.harlowscasino.com/


Or…. You can just set a spell and visit!!

The local Visitors Bureau has shown an interest in possibly hosting a dinner or something for us on Saturday. The local media will also be around, so you and/or your trailer could be made famous.

The cost??? FREE…. GRATIS… Just be there!!!

Looking forward to a great turn out!!

For general driving directions enter the airport code GLH in the search on Yahoo or Google maps.
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Postby tinksdad » Sat Apr 18, 2009 6:55 pm

Figured out how to work the calendar thingy... it's added there to make it official.
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Postby Fly Boy » Mon Apr 27, 2009 9:23 pm

FYI Y'all. I looked and where the proposed campsite is at the airport, there are 12 (20 amp) circuits available and 4 (50 amp) circuits.

Hope this helps.
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Postby tinksdad » Mon Apr 27, 2009 9:45 pm

Thanks for the update on the electrical Lane.

I hope it helps people make up their mind.

If they don't change my schedule at work between now and then, I might pull in very late Thursday night; but more likely with or around the rising sun on Friday morning.

Jerry
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Postby Fly Boy » Fri May 22, 2009 9:00 am

We have settled on entertainment for the County Fair and Balloon Festival. Friday night will be an American Idol style event called the Delta has talent.

Saturday will headline Troy Turner and Third Gear a rock blues band. There will be a carnival, car show and cooking contest, (Bar b Que).

Also the Convention and Visitors Bureau has agreed to furnish the dinner for Saturday night. It would be good if we could get some sort of head count to plan.

Looking forward to seeing y'all.

Lane
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Postby tinksdad » Sun May 31, 2009 8:39 pm

Bump

It's just about a month away. Please tell me I won't be there all by my lonesome. :NC

I've had a few e-mails and PM's about the weekend; but nobody is committing yet. Am I being too pushy??
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Postby tinksdad » Mon Jun 08, 2009 5:17 am

BUMP ...... just to keep it in your thought process.

19 days and counting. No takers yet. Just me and probably the airport managers tear.
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Postby madjack » Mon Jun 08, 2009 2:01 pm

...man o man...I hate this one hasn't taken off any better since it looks like a lotta planning has gone on...June is a tough month for a lot of folks to get away...I know it is for us...maybe the lack of electricity for AC in June in Ms has caused some folks to think HOTTTTTTTT.........
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Postby Beachbuggy » Mon Jun 08, 2009 2:21 pm

I wish we hadn't made plans, or we would have been interested in this :(
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Postby Fly Boy » Mon Jun 08, 2009 2:58 pm

Just as a reminder, we do have power available. If my memory serves me, there are ( 8 ) 20 amp circuits.
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