Kenny Lemon has given a tentative date and place for the next 4 Corners Chapter Rally, May 22 - 28 in Durango CO.
Mark your calendars for this one.
It is a beautiful location for more face to face time.
Put me down as the 1st YES we will be there responder 8)
That is one I think I will see about making. I have never been there but it is suppose to be pretty.
George and I - and Cosmo, of course - are planning to be there, too!
It's been a few years since we last visited Durango (in our Airstream trailer), so we're looking forward to a return trip - especially with Foretravel friends! ^.^d
I like the dates and will try to make it also. Dan & Shirley
Who do you contact for this rally information???? DAN
No information available yet , just the dates. As it materializes we will post it here.
Dan, as Barry mentions, we'll have more information soon. I'm the newly elected chapter secretary :o, so I will be sending out an email (and snail-mail if no email) mailing to all chapter members when we have the details - plus we'll post here as well. Stay tuned!
OK will keep the dates in mine. DAN
Those dates could work for us too. We'll pencil in the dates.
see ya
ken
It looks like Audrey & I will be able to do it also.
The current plan is to make it the start of our annual 2012 ( six-month, 11K miles) trip to Virginia.
We also hope to do the NW chapter rally in Cody prior to the Hwy 93 motorcade.
We missed Quartzite, Nadine and I will not miss this one.
We are hoping to come, but several things have to fall in place for us to make it!
Molly just gave Phyllis and I permisson to come . So that is the plan .
Will Molly bring her cat? If not, I'd really love to see a picture of that dog carrying
her cat around... as you've mentioned in a previous post... truly, a "Kodak moment," I would think! :))
That cat "Pepper " is strictly an outside cat .Phyllis tried to give Pepper a ride on her lap in the car ---she bleed a fair amount ,so the answer is no , however that would be neet .
That part of Colorado is my personal favorite part and I would dearly love to be able to attend. The DW will still be working, however. Rats. I have not been there for ten years or more. Sigh. Some of the most beautiful mountain bike trails in the world are in the 4-corners area. I hope Brad M. can slow his ATV down and take a lot of photos.
Craig
About the Rally in Durango--any further information? We'd like to be there too.
I just received information today from Kenney Lemon (through his wife, Ann) regarding the location (the itinerary is still in progress, Ann tells me). I am getting it ready to send to the 4 Corners membership via individual email - so here is what I know:
Dates: arrive May 22; depart May 29
Each member/participant is requested to make their own reservations
Location: Alpen Rose RV Park, Durango, CO
Phone: 970.247.5540 (tell them that you are with the Foretravel Rally)
Rates: Approximately $33.11 per day (full hookups, wifi, cable TV) for Rally participants
Website: Alpen Rose RV Park Durango, Colorado - Home (http://www.alpenroservpark.com/index.html)
Please advise Kenney Lemon (President, Four Corners Chapter) that you have made reservations and the specific dates dates:
Kenny's cell: three-zero-three 921 3843
Ann's cell: seven-twenty 626 4046
Home (after April 1): three-zero-three 423 9809
E-Mail: kalemon2 <at> aol <dot> com
More to follow....
Pat (4 Corners Chapter Secretary)
Tried to call for reservations and got a recording they are closed for the season. Checked online and their season doesn't start until April 1. They do have online reservations at the website. I guess I can do that and write Foretravel Rally in the comments.
see ya
ken
Made a reservation via the website. Got this on submit.
Will post when I get a response.
see ya
ken
Unfortunately Dori & I will not be able to attend the rally. :( We are still working on our condo to get it ready to sell. The good news is painting is almost finished. The bad news is we still have the kitchen remodel left to go plus a friends wedding in Albuquerque, NM.
All of you who are going you will have a blast. Dori & I spent 2 weeks last September at the Alpen Rose RV Park. It's a very nice park and is right across the highway from the Durango/Silverton railroad tracks. There are 2 trains that run in the morning and the evening. It's great fun to go out and wave at the passengers as they go by. We highly advise taking the train ride to Silverton. Also make some time to drive the million dollar highway. Fun, fun, fun. Also take in the Steamworks Brewery in downtown Durango. Great beer & food.
Hope to make the Four Corners Rally next year!
see ya
ken & dori
Here is the tentative schedule.
Should be a great rally. 8)
DURANGO, CO .....May 22nd to May 29th
Tues. 5./22 3:30 PM GET TOGETHER
Bring Appetizers
Wed. 5/23 Anytime DOWNTOWN DURANGO (We will have information for
Sightseeing - Shopping etc.
6:00 PM Dinner att DIAMOND BELLE'S
7:00 PM GUNFIGHT
Thur. 5/24 9:15AM MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK
(35 miles-45 minutes))
LUNCH AND DINNER ON YOUR OWN
Fri. 5/25 8:45 AM Assemble to go for TRAIN RIDE TO SILVERTON **
9::15 AM Train Leaves ---- Train Arrives back in Durango 6:30 PM
LUNCH AND DINNER ON YOUR OWN
**The cost of the train is $83.00 per person roundtrip for Standard. You can choose to ride the train up and bus back for an additional $17.00 per person.
Sat. 5/26 9:30 AM DRIVE TO OURAY, CO
(About 50 to 60 miles going over the Million Dollar
Highway) Ouray is called the Little Switzerland of
America - has Hot Springs - Quaint
or
FOUR CORNERS - 84 miles - nothing there other than the
Marker.
LUNCH AND DINNER ON YOUR OWN
Sun. 5/27 11:00 AM (?) BRUNCH AT SKY UTE CASINO
5:00 PM POT LUCK
Mon. 5/28 MEMORIAL DAY
3:30 PM BUSINESS MEETTING
5:15 PM Meet to go to BAR "D" CHUCKWAGON FOR
DINNER & SHOW ##
## Prices range from $22.00 t0 $33.00 ----- Choice of Roast Beef or Chicken or a Combo
of Roast Beef and Chicken - or Steak
Tue. 5/29 RALLY OVER
We are still working on our travel plans after the Mid South Chapter Rally in Montgomery, Tx April 26th (sign up now will be lots of fun) . If all goes to plan we are coming that way and will certainly look in on the 4 Corners Rally. Should know be end of this month. Dan & Shirley
Bill and Diana Rankin have made reservations. See you all there. :)
I just received a bit more detail from Kenney Lemon (through his wife, Ann) regarding the Rally activities; it adds to the information posted by Barry above. First, a quick recap/update regarding dates/location:
Dates:
arrive May 22; depart May 29 (make your own reservations)
Location: Alpen Rose RV Park, Durango, CO (www.alpenroservpark.com); 970-247-5540
Rates: $33.11 per day (full hookups, wifi, cable TV) for Rally participants
The Park just opened (April 1) and they have been swamped returning messages for reservations. Sites are going fast (there's another rally planned for the same time). If you haven't already, plan to call soon!
Please advise Kenney Lemon (President, Four Corners Chapter) of your reservations and specific dates:
Kenny's cell: three-zero-three 921 38-four-three
Ann's cell: seven-twenty 626 40-four-six
Home: three-zero-three 423 98-zero-nine
E-Mail: kalemon2 <at> aol <dot> com
Rally Schedule of Activities (since the chapter does not have a website, here are all details that are currently known):
Tuesday (5/22) 3:30pm: GET TOGETHER (bring appetizers)
Wednesday (5/23) anytime: DOWNTOWN DURANGO (Kenney and Ann will have sightseeing, shopping, and other information)
LUNCH: ON YOUR OWN
6:00pm (DINNER): DIAMOND BELLE'S (Diamond Belle Saloon in Durango Colorado (http://diamondbelle.com/index.html)); more information from Ann will be available regarding menu, separate checks, etc.
7:00pm: GUNFIGHT - located just outside Diamond Belle's
Thursday (5/24) 9:15am: MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK (Mesa Verde National Park - Mesa Verde National Park (http://www.nps.gov/meve/index.htm)); 42 miles - about an hour's drive from the RV Park (per Google maps)
LUNCH AND DINNER: ON YOUR OWN
Friday (5/25) TRAIN RIDE TO SILVERTON (www.durangotrain.com/ride-us)
- 3 trains to Silverton, departures at 8:30am, 9:15am, and 9:45am
- Trains return to Durango at 5:45pm, 6:15pm, and 6:45pm
- Also train/bus combinations (with trains or buses running either direction; see website)
- Reservations should be made in advance (no open seating)
- Parking lot tickets ($7) may be purchased in advance with train tickets
- Parking for the train is about 6.5 miles from the RV Park (10 minutes, per Google maps)
- Train (only) prices range from $83 to $179 per person round trip
- Pick up tickets the day before; passengers must be seated 30 minutes before departure
- Cancellation fee $14 per person; no refund within 48 hours prior; no shows are non-refundable
LUNCH AND DINNER: ON YOUR OWN
Saturday (5/26) 9:30am: DRIVE TO OURAY (about 50-60 miles over the Million Dollar Highway); Ouray is called the Little Switzerland of America, and has hot springs (www.ouraycolorado.com).
OR: FOUR CORNERS MARKER (about 84 miles away) - Four Corners National Monument (http://www.mesaverde.com/fcmonument.htm) (there is only a marker, and small visitor center, at this site on the Navajo Indian Reservation)
LUNCH AND DINNER: ON YOUR OWN
Sunday (5/27) 11:00am (BRUNCH): SKY UTE CASINO (www.skyutecasino.com); Aspen Room Buffet offers a $12.95 Sunday champagne brunch from 11am to 2pm; more information from Ann will be available regarding menu, separate checks or pay in advance, etc.
5:00pm (DINNER): POT LUCK
Monday - Memorial Day (5/28) 3:30pm: BUSINESS MEETING - FOUR CORNERS CHAPTER
5:15pm (DINNER AND SHOW): Meet to go to BAR "D" CHUCKWAGON (BAR D Chuckwagon | Durango Colorado Family Entertainment (http://bardchuckwagon.com))
- Prices from $22 to $33 - choice of sliced roast beef, chicken, beef/chicken combo, or ribeye steak
- Dinner begins 7:30pm (ticket booth/shops open 5:30pm); followed by old west music & comedy show
- More information will be available regarding group reservations, where to pay, etc.
Tuesday (5/29) - RALLY OVER
Hope to see you all in Durango!
Pat (4 Corners Chapter Secretary)
To the 4 Corners Chapter Rally Group:
Thank you for making us feel so welcomed, and for the great time! To Kenny and Annette we won't try to keep up with you anymore. We have learned our lesson,
too much energy. ^.^d
Alice and I would like second that! A great time with great people! thank you to the Lemons.
A postscript to the rally: For rally attendees, thank you for your prayers and good wishes. Nadine is well into a great recovery from her surgery. We arrived home today on the 17th day of a 7-day trip.
For those who were not at the rally, Nadine had emergency gall bladder surgery the second day of the rally. Due to some minor complications and the Memorial Day weekend, she spent eight days in the hospital.
All is well, thanks again.
Bob
That is great news Bob ^.^d
Great news. We have thought of you and Nadine quite often but somehow never got around to calling. Thanks for the update.
Glad to hear everything is going good for Nadine now! Thanks for posting it we were wondering about her and wish her a fast recovery!
Here some pics of Durango Rally