Midwest - Flint Hills (KS) GTG - September 19-22

[sharon]

Thanks Catherine! That works for me as long as the cruise is later in the fall. If it even happens. As much as I love GTG's and all of you guys, I've been wanting to do a Panama cruise forever!

Maybe we need to talk about that cruise if it doesn't happen next year

A heads up that Kansas State has a home football game that weekend - the State Park can get very busy, but I don't know about the COE.

If it's anything like Fayetteville, Ar when they have a home game there won't be a camping spot within 30 miles anywhere!! Ask me how I know this!

[cnq50b]

From the sounds of it, I may not need to scout out Tuttle creek. You are probably right about the campsites being full for a home game. I knew I could count on you all making this easy on a first-timer. Based on that, let's zero in on Council Grove.

And Sharon, what would be really great would be for the cruise to take place before the GTG - then we could hear all about it!

[VickieP]

The hardest part will be waiting 3 or 4 months before we can make reservations!

[Bethers]

I'm penciling this in, also - but will depend on start and end days of any workamp position, of course.

[Liz]

Penciled in too, depending on my route and dates heading back east.

[chalet05]

I will be at Tuttle Cove (or in the vicinity) until time to go to Council Grove if any of you want to stop near Manhattan!

[SoCalGalcas]

OH BOY!!! I've got it on my 2014 calendar!!! I'm happy with Council Grove. Santa Fe trail, here we come. lyn

[sharon]

OH BOY!!! I've got it on my 2014 calendar!!! I'm happy with Council Grove. Santa Fe trail, here we come. lyn

Down girl, it's a long way away!!

[GlennaRae]

22nd is sister Barbara's birthday as well. I guess I guess I should tell her where she will be.

Glenna

[sharon]

22nd is sister Barbara's birthday as well. I guess I guess I should tell her where she will be.

Glenna

LOL! Remind me closer to the date and I'll plan on making her a cake. If I'm not cruising to the Panama Canal. Choc or van?

[cnq50b]

Looks like we'll have lots to celebrate!

I rarely plan that far ahead - but glad I was 'encouraged' to peg a date & am now really looking forward to meeting everyone. Woohoo!

By the way, Anita - I'm game to come out to Manhattan anytime you're there. We could have a mini-GTGs whenever you'd like.

[cnq50b]

HI all, I made some updates to the first post with additional info.
We can make reservations 6 months prior to our stay so I'll book my spot as soon as Sept 19-23 opens up!

[mitch5252]

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I just tried to make my reservations and it's still too early. For my planned arrival date, I have to wait until March 2?

Anyway, I decided to call to find out about handicap sites for Doofus. Guy said there are no handicap specific sites, but sites #40 and #41 were just redone this winter and have very long concrete pads that go to the covered picnic table that should work fine.

I had planned to arrive several days early and stay several days later. And here's what the ranger guy told me:

September 25-26 - special event that will host HUNDREDS of children.
Looks like I'll be leaving on Catherine's original leave date of 9/22!
Which means I'll come in earlier.

Catherine, how far do you live from the park? If you're close, is there ANY chance you get could a photo of sites 41 and 42?

The End.

ON EDIT: I just went back to Catherine's original post and saw that her photo is of site #41!! Doofus, what do you think?

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[mitch5252]

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Well, scrolling down page one of this thread, I see this has already been discussed.
My bad.
Good-bye for now.
Last time I ever try and be nice to Doofus.
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[VickieP]

I am going to try and get #41!