Posted 23 October 2015 - 09:54 PM
Hi everyone,
By now you've received the itinerary for our Rally. If not then I don't have your email and you'll need to send it to me. This is a brief summary of what fun we'll be doing:
Welcome to our 14th Fiberglass Rally at Lake Casitas
Check in time is 2pm. You may be able to occupy your campsite earlier if its vacant.
The entry gate is locked at night. Arriving late?? Call and ask what time they lock the gate-805.649.1122
Please bring your name tag and wear it so folks can get to know you. Everyone loves to be called by their name.
If youre new, or need a name tag youll find one at Paulas in # B-41. Come on over and get one.
Please bring firewood to B-20. Nightly campfires around 5:30 and hope to see you there!
If we have enough wood morning campfires are a treat too! Volunteers will be welcome to help with the fire.remember this is your Rally!
*As the sun goes down around 6 so does the warm air. Bring a jacket or blanket to keep warm!
Please bring your chair and small table for all happy hours, meals, campfires and activities.
The big tables with tablecloths will be for serving food only.
Please dont tempt your pets by bringing them around the food tables. This is a courtesy to them and us.
Youre cooperation is what makes this a great campout!
THURSDAY-10/29
4:00 Happy Hour @ site # B41-Paula
Bring your favorite appetizer to share and something to wash it down with.
5:30 Campfire @ # B20
Talking Stick-Hosted by Frank-well make a big circle around the campfire and pass the Stick. Whoever has the stick gets to talk and everyone else listens. The person with the Stick introduces themselves, and shares with the group, i.e.: campsite #, home town, years attending Rally, a little about themselves, etc.
Please remember your chair and a small table
FRIDAY-10/30-Decorate your rigs for a fun scary Halloween weekend!
11:00-12:00 Open House/trailers/rigs. Show off your rig and help others learn the tricks of the camping lifestyle.
1:00-2:30 FOR SALE Items/Trade/Free.. Bring your camping treasures you no want and set up on the big grassy area near the tables. Folks can walk around and see whats for sale, trade or free.
2:30-3:30 @ B2 Travel Tips & Tricks 1.0 class with Frank
5:30 Weiner Roast site #B20. Campfire starts by 5pm. Bring roasting sticks, hot dogs, buns, plates, condiments, utensils, and something yummy to share. Please remember chairs and small table.
SATURDAY 10/31-Happy Halloween! Let the Party continue.
10:00-@ B44- Barbara shows her collection of Picture Rocks
10:30-12:00 Open House/trailer/rigs
12:30 Ice Cream Potluck at the big tables. Please bring toppings at 12:15 and ice cream at 12:30 to the tables. Please help serve and clean up. This is an Ice Cream Potluck. Bring ice cream, frozen yogurt, toppings, fruit of any kind, cookies, cupcakes, candy or anything youd like as a topping. Ill supply bowls, spoons, napkins, serving spoons and aprons for the servers.
1:00-2:00 For Sale Items on the Big Grassy area.
2:00-3:00 @ B2 Travel Tips & Tricks 2.0 with Frank
3:00 Halloween Pet Parade & Trick or Treat ..Join Wes & Debbie @ B40 and their pets for a stroll around the BASS section. Dress you and/or your pets for Halloween and let the fun begin! Bring your trick or treats to share with others..
5:30 POT LUCK begins. Please bring your yummy dishes at (5:25) this witching hour and place on the big tables. Well all dig in promptly at 530! No cheating-the witch is watching you!
A suggestions was made to put a label with the description on your dish to let others know what is in your creation. What a great idea!
Campfire to follow @ B20 Smores?
Please remember your chair and small table.
FALL BACK one hour. Remember to set your clocks back one hour when you go to bed and get an extra hour of sleep tonight!
SUNDAY-11/1
11:00 Survivors Brunch/Lunch @ dining tables
Bring your yummy leftovers or new creations to share.
Good byes & hugs and well make plans for our next campout with new and returning camping friends!
5:00 Potluck at the tables. Lets enjoy the early sunset (5:45) at dinnertime!
Campfire, but of course!
MONDAY-11/2
Staying/leaving? So much to do and see in the beautiful Ojai Valley! Barts books? Drive up hwy 33 for spectacular views-maybe stop at Bodees or the Deer Lodge for lunch? 2nd hand stores in Ventura, Carpentaria and Santa Barbara. Take a boat ride on the lake or maybe just sit under an oak tree and watch the clouds go by.
The above itinerary will be posted at site # B41. We ask that you print a copy for your daily reference and keep it with you. Extra copies will not be available.
Check out time is 12:00 noon whatever day you depart. Lake Casitas is strict on departure time from your site. If you want to stay longer, for the day, just check at the kiosk for day rates.
Happy and safe travels to you all. Hope to see you next year at Lake Casitas for the 2016 Fiberglass Rally!
Many thanks to each and everyone for keeping this great Rally going. This is your Rally so step up, speak up, share your creative ideas and volunteer! Any input is greatly appreciated.
Many thanks to Jim J. for keeping our list of attendees and emergency data.. Youre the best!
If you've never attended a Fiberglass Rally you're more than welcome to visit us for the day and see what we're all about! You can send me a PM (private message) and I'll be happy to answer any questions you may have about our Rally.
Happy travels!
Paula