GTG in Butte La Rose, LA the last weekend in April

[cpatinjones]

Hello Ladies,

A Pink Flamingo GTG is being planned and hosted by acadianamom (Martha Kuehling) and cpatinjones (Carolyn Patin). We have decided on the campground, place and date thus far. Here is that information:

Date: April 29, 2011 (last weekend in April)
Campground: Frenchman’s Wilderness
City and State: Butte La Rose, Louisiana. (25 minutes from Lafayette)

Here is some information for Frenchman’s Wilderness campground in Butte La Rose, LA (more can be found on their website): It is approx. 1 ½ miles from I-10. Their website address is http://frenchmanswildernesscamp.com Phone number is 337-228-2616. The rate is $32.50 per night and $29.07 per night with a Good Sam membership card. They have 30 and 50 amp available with FHU. Back-in only sites. No cable. Internet available for $5.00 per 24 hrs offered by Tango.

I will be calling Frenchman’s Wilderness this week to confirm that the Pink Flamingos will be arriving on Friday, April 29.

Info about the use of pavilion: To get use of the meeting room for free, we have to have 15 confirmed sites. If we don’t get 15 sites confirmed, hopefully we will have great weather and can meet outdoors. If we don’t have good weather, well, we will just have to wing it.

We are working on putting together a list of things to see, do and places to eat. So, hold on, more info will be coming soon.

So, will Martha and I being seeing you the last weekend in April?

Edit to Add itinerary on January 25, 2011:
Pink Flamingo’s GTG Itinerary
Friday, April 29th:
3:00 pm - Meet and chat at Carolyn’s campsite [bring your chair and beverage of
choice (BYO)]

4:00 pm - Visit the Atchafalaya Welcome Center in Butte La Rose (approx. 5
minute drive)
The Atchafalaya Welcome Center opened its doors on June 18, 2004, the newest addition to the Louisiana State Tourist Centers. The 5,856 square foot center resembles a southern Louisiana home and also serves as a cultural history museum, where visitors can learn about the geographic region, the Atchafalaya Basin Swamp and South Louisiana culture. The center features exhibits, animatronics and a video theatre presentation.

5:00 pm - Travel to the world famous Mulates in Breaux Bridge for dinner,
music, and dancing (optional).
Here is their website: http://www.mulates.com/

After Dinner - Meet and chat at Carolyn’s campsite (bring your chair and
Beverage of choice)

Saturday, April 30th :
7:00 am – Travel to world famous Café Des Amis in Historic Downtown Breaux
Bridge for a Zydeco Breakfast. My recommendation: Cush Cush!
Approx. 20 minute drive. Website: http://www.cafedesamis.com/

9:00 am – Walk off breakfast visiting all the local shops in Historic Downtown
Breaux Bridge.
Website: http://tourism.breauxbridgelive.com/ind ... &Itemid=65
and http://www.breauxbridge.tv/

Noon - Travel to Historic St. Martinville (approx. 25 minute drive) for a late
lunch, shopping, and site-seeing. Suggestion: We could pack a lunch
and have a picnic at Longefellow Park instead of eating out for lunch.

Website: http://www.acadianmemorial.org/english/area.html
Visit Evangeline Oak
Visit Longefellow Evangeline State Historic Site (Park)
Visit Historic St. Marin de Tours Church Square
Visit St. Martinville Cultural Heritage Center, which houses the Acadian
and African Museum

5:30 pm – Travel to Lake Martin (approx. 15 min drive)
Walk around Lake Martin looking for gators and other wildlife
Visit the Bird Rookery at Lake Martin,
website: http://www.lakemartinla.com/
Visit (time permitting & if open) Nature Conservatory Center
website: http://www.nature.org/wherewework/north ... t6856.html

7:00 pm – Travel to McGee’s Landing and Restaurant on the Henderson Levee
or Pat’s Waterfront Restaurant in Henderson for a late dinner

McGee’s website: http://mcgeeslanding.com/cafe.html
Pat’s website: http://patsfishermanswharf.com/
Or
go back to campsite for sandwiches/salads (BYO) and chat

Sunday, May 1:
8:00 am – Meet, chat, and say our goodbyes at Carolyn’s campsite (bring your chair
and beverage of choice)

NOTE: Flamingo’s arriving on Thursday or earlier
Or
leaving on Monday or later, you may want to visit:

New Iberia ( approx. 30 minutes from Lafayette)
Visit Avery Island / Tabasco Factory
website: http://www.tabasco.com/tabasco_history/ ... d.cfm#targ
and
Visit RipVan Winkle Gardens and Home / Jefferson Island
website: http://www.ripvanwinklegardens.com/ and http://www.laspirits.com/jeffersonisland.html
Or
Visit Historic Grand Coteau
website http://www.grandcoteau.org/visit.html
And
Arnaudville (only a few miles from Grand Coteau)
website: http://www.louisianatravel.com/arnaudville
Or
Lafayette (25 minute drive from Butte La Rose)
Visit Vermilionville
website: http://www.vermilionville.org/
Visit Acadian Cultural Center The Acadian Cultural Center belongs to the Jean
Lafitte National Park System and offers exhibits regarding a variety of Cajun-
related topics. It is next door to Vermilionville.
website: http://www.nps.gov/jela/new-acadian-cultural-center.htm
Visit Acadian Village
website: http://www.acadianvillage.org/home_page0.aspx


Booked Sites:
Carolyn (cpatinjones), site #127, arriving Thursday 28th and departing Sunday May 1
Martha (acadianamom), site #129, arriving Thursday 28th
Liz ( lizF) and Kim, and Sharon site #133, arriving Friday 29th and departing Monday May 2
Sue (gypsysuzy) and Shirley, site # 131, arriving Thursday 28th and departing Sunday May 1
Diana (mtngal), site #135, arriving Thursday 28th and departing Tuesday May 3
Karen, site #134, arriving Wednesday 27 departing Unknown (I wish I could have plans like that )
Darlene
Mary Jane
Birdie, site #140
Sharon (Sprinter), site #124, arriving Friday 29th and departing Sunday May 1st
Joella, site 154 (cabin), arriving Thursday 28th and departing Sunday May 1
Yankn1 and Carra, site 137, arriving Friday 29th and departing Sunday 1st

[Bethers]

Sounds great. I'll already be in PA - so not this time. But I'm looking forward to seeing the fun all of you will be having and hope a big group makes it.

[Liz]

Looks like a nice cg. How long do you plan to stay?

[VickieP]

We stayed at that campground on the way to the TN GTG. It's not that far from here, but we were both stressed and tired getting pulled out of here so we just spent the night there. I'll have to wait a little bit and see what's going on before I commit to it, but we'll see what happens. Is there a certain section that they'll put the group in?

[rvgrammy1953]

Sorry, but we won't be able to make it either....heading back to PA about that time, to our summer seasonal CG....we have Dr. appts. set for the 1st week of May....but do hope to meet up with you all sometime later......your's in the spring.....maybe another GTG with the Sistahs' here later on.....

[sharon]

I wish!!

[cpatinjones]

Looks like a nice cg. How long do you plan to stay?

Planning a Friday thru Sunday, but anyone can come early and stay longer.

I may be able to swing getting the Thursday off, but will need to see if I can get someone to sit with my dad that night. I live only a few miles from the campground. I am not sure about Martha's schedule.

[cpatinjones]

We stayed at that campground on the way to the TN GTG. It's not that far from here, but we were both stressed and tired getting pulled out of here so we just spent the night there. I'll have to wait a little bit and see what's going on before I commit to it, but we'll see what happens. Is there a certain section that they'll put the group in?

It is my understanding they will try to put us all in the same area. When calling to make your reservation, tell them you are with the Pink Flamingos.

PS I haven't called the campground to confirm the Pink Flamingos will be arriving in late April. I plan on doing this at the end of the week.

[cpatinjones]

FYI: I posted the Itinerary on my orginal post.

[Liz]

Great plans! Unfortunately I don't think I can make it there in time after my dr. appts. that week.

[cpatinjones]

Look what I purchased for the GTG:

[VickieP]

[quote="cpatinjones"]Look what I purchased for the GTG:

Carolyn, if you're like the rest of us ladies, it'll be the first of many flamingo purchases!

[AlmostThere]

Oh, oh, the flamingo bug has bitten again!!

[cpatinjones]

Look what I purchased for the GTG:

Carolyn, if you're like the rest of us ladies, it'll be the first of many flamingo purchases!

I am afraid of that.

[mtngal]

Hey Carolyn, this looks like fun, would love to join y'all! I tried to call, but campground is closed today, that gives me one more day to think about it. Will let you know soon!