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Steve

Tue Sep 14 2010, 06:44AM

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I see Bus Chain Gang at Convict Springs is on the calender. (I should just cut and paste from last year). http://fullmoonbusclub.com/e107_plugins/calendar_menu/event.php?1296194400.event.30
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"Getting to be that time again. A little winter camping in N. Fla! Hope to see you all there! Camground is dog friendly and we pretty much own the place in late Jan. The newest owners seem to be moving things along. Come on down to the river and join us. Always a fun time at a beautiful location. Campgound's web site is:
http://www.suwanneeriverrendezvous.com/"

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Tue Sep 28 2010, 04:12AM

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Hoping this year is like the last two time we were there. The weather cooperated tremendously, very little if any rain, no coats required (and I get cold easy). Can't wait to see everyone there and have a great time. Need some good relaxing time. Perfect place and great time of the year.

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Tue Oct 05 2010, 05:54PM

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Hi all,
I would love to make this campout this year. Where in the park do you camp? I would like to make my reseveration as soon as I can. I am hoping there is electric at the sites.

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Wed Oct 06 2010, 09:12AM

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maddog2 wrote ...

Hi all,
I would love to make this campout this year. Where in the park do you camp? I would like to make my reseveration as soon as I can. I am hoping there is electric at the sites.

Awesome Jim,
I made my reservation. They have electric sites. We camp near the picnic shelter which is also where we will have the community fire pit and meals.

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Fri Oct 08 2010, 06:16PM

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I'm planning on it. Just gotta figure out the time off of work

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Fri Oct 15 2010, 07:07AM

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brian wrote ...

I'm planning on it. Just gotta figure out the time off of work

Hey Brian, it will be great to see you again. I don't want to rush the time by but I'm ready for the FL camping season. I am thinking of getting there early again this year.

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Tue Dec 14 2010, 06:18AM

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I am ready for sure. We just finished moving out of the place with a big yard that I lived at for 11 years. Now we are in a smaller place, and there are many boxes laying around. Whether we get that done or not in 5+ weeks we will be camping.

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Count me in on this adventure, so far I have only missed one of the campouts, looking forward to this one, going to bring some "Apple Pie" to this one.

Good friends are like stars, you may not always see them, but they are always there.. Phil Cain 205 Old Stagecoach Rd. Easley SC 29642, 864-859-8256

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Sat Dec 18 2010, 11:41AM

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Count me in to I just booked site 52

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Sat Dec 18 2010, 04:03PM

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I've never booked a site before for this campout, is this something new, I just pull in and sign up.

Good friends are like stars, you may not always see them, but they are always there.. Phil Cain 205 Old Stagecoach Rd. Easley SC 29642, 864-859-8256

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Bear,
I am sure that time of the year you can get just about any site you want. I just thought I would book ahead. I wanted a spot with power in case it is way cold I need heat lol

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Electrical outlets are pretty spread out at this place, I bring at least a hundred foot cord and a 3 way just in case.
I have never reserved either, usually there's only a few non moonies in the campground.
Hopefully the weather will be as nice as last time.

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Sat Dec 18 2010, 05:17PM

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Bob I will bring my 100 ft cord and a 3 way splitter just in case I can help out anyone that needs heat.
What about fire wood do I need to bring any?
Is this like anyother Moonie campout... breakfast boretos sat morning and pot luck for dinner sat. I am just trying to make sure I don`t forget anything.

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Sat Dec 18 2010, 05:22PM

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Looks like I will be making this one. My first one in the USA in 3 years. I went to the 10th anniversey campout but did not have a bus. I cannot wait!!!!!!!!!!! Steve

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Sun Dec 19 2010, 10:14AM

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Gummy, glad you are going to make a campout in the US. Didn't you just get an engine built by Bear?
Reservation are not needed, I have been reserving the last few years to secure the spot near that lighted pavilion that we cook and eat at.
We usually do Breakfast Burritos Saturday morning, we target a serving time of between 9 and 10. I say we, we don't organize or nothing, who ever cooks whatever and we eat. The pavilion works out great for cooking also, we get to socialize while we cook. We also do a pot luck Saturday night. We attempt to be eating around 6pm. Sunday morning we take the easy way, we walk down to Aunt Suzies kitchen, the campground restaurant.
As far as firewood, I have a local deliver a trailer of wood for $100.00 for the group fire. Every year so far even when it was extremely cold and we needed a big fire most of the time we have had wood left over. Usually someone collects money for the wood and we usually get $100.00 donated plus or minus 10 bucks.

I should be there on Thursday, maybe even Wednesday night.

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Sun Dec 19 2010, 02:42PM

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Cool thanks for the heads up. I have been to quite a few FMBC campouts, but like I said I have been in Germany for the past three years. But a good heads up on the firewood. I will bring plenty of everything. Incliding my retirement appetite. Steve

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Mon Dec 27 2010, 06:29PM

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I am taking friday off so I will load the bus thursday and leave early friday. I have about a 2 hr drive to the camp site. I will bring lots of goodies for breakfast Burritos. I am not sure what I am going to cook for dinner yet but it will be good.

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I may have to go to St Augustine for business, so whats the big draw for Convict Springs?

I see that its down river from Ginny Springs but isnt the water a tad cold in January? What the open container policy there?

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Thu Dec 30 2010, 06:26AM

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Fred wrote ...

I may have to go to St Augustine for business, so whats the big draw for Convict Springs?

I see that its down river from Ginny Springs but isnt the water a tad cold in January? What the open container policy there?

Probably too cold to swim in the water, but good for boats, kayaks and canoes. It is a private campground, so it doesn't have all the rules the state ones have. You can have your container open or closed. They are allow pets. The biggest draw is your fellow VW bus folks, socializing around the fire and food. We pretty much make up most of the guest there this time of year. Sites are not rigidly defined so it allows for creative setups.

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Thu Dec 30 2010, 08:27AM

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I cannot wait, I am starting to pack now, Its touch to decide what to bring. I know I need to pack some cold stuff. We will see HMMMMMM decisions, decisions...........Maybe I will bring my bike, if anyone else is bringing theirs.

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We are planning on it - can't wait to meet you guys and gals.

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We're planning on coming. Proud to say that I haven't missed a Convict Springs campout yet. By the way, the cool weather means that the 74 degree springs feel warm this time of year -- you just have to get to them on the other side of the river. I'm bringing my kayak and fly rod.

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Mon Jan 03 2011, 04:17PM

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Libertarian wrote ...

We're planning on coming. Proud to say that I haven't missed a Convict Springs campout yet. By the way, the cool weather means that the 74 degree springs feel warm this time of year -- you just have to get to them on the other side of the river. I'm bringing my kayak and fly rod.

Jill and I camped a night at Convict in July, I went for a dip in Convicts Springs, which is a stones throw from the campgrounds office as I am sure you know. It was very cold. Perhaps we should see about jumping in this year. Even that cold spring my feel warm compared to the outside temp.

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Mon Jan 03 2011, 09:49PM

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I ain`t getting in the water unless I fall in. I know the water is 72 degrees year round. When you get out you will be freezing your butt off. Don`t ask me how I know.
I have not been to convict springs yet but I know alot of springs in FL. been there done that

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Ive been watching the weather for Mayo, its looking like it will be cold at nite. We might burn alot of firewood. I am going to bring my side tent for my bus, it will be nice an warm in there. I am also trying to leave Friday Morning or if I am real lucky Thursday afternoon.

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