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• Bayou Blue Birds Invites You to Love Birds on the River !!

  • Start
    7 Feb 2021
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  • End
    14 Feb 2021
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  • Location
    Vidalia, Louisiana

  
  

  Bayou Blue Birds

  Invites You to

  Love Birds on the River!!!

  February 7th thru 14th
  

  
  

  Call River View RV

  http://www.riverviewrvpark.com/
  

  Vidalia, LA 

  318-336-1400

  Tell them Blue Birds

  
  

  We would like to invite everyone to this event. Food fun friends and lots of sites to see. The Natchez Mardi Gras parade was excellent last year and we are working on getting a few birds in the parade!

  
  

  
  So far the rally has doubled in participation since its inception. This is a great gathering with a pot luck almost every night. We celebrate Valentines day and get to attend a Mardi Gras parade across the river in Natchez Miss. We usually take a little road trip to someplace great to eat and watch the barges and boats cruise down the river at almost eye level. I think most that come make reservations for the entire week but feel free to come and stay as long as you like. When you call to make reservations just tell em I'm Coming in Feb with the Bayou Blue Birds for the Love Birds on the Mississippi Rally. I hope to see you there !!

  
  Mark C Rabalais

  vettehead45@yahoo.com

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Birds at the Beach

  • Start
    14 Apr 2021
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  • End
    18 Apr 2021
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  • Location
    6001 South Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, SC 29575

  Birds at the Beach
  

   The dates for 2021 are April 14th to 18th, come early and stay late. You can make your reservations now by calling Ocean Lakes, 877-510-1413.

  MAKE SURE TO TELL THEM 

  “BIRDS AT THE BEACH”

  
  

  Happy Beach Birds

  
  

  Happy Beach Bird's Hosts

  Bryan and Karen Altier
  

  Altierb@bellsouth.net

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• AZ Hot Birds

  • Start
    16 Apr 2021
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    19 Apr 2021
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  • Location
    Cottonwood, AZ

  AZ Hot Birds
  

  Dead Horse Ranch State Park 

  April 16-19, 2021

  
  
  This is one of those places that is so beautiful you need to make reservations a year in advance!
  (trust me we learned the hard way last year)
  so make your reservations ASAP, we'll be in the Quail Loop;
  https://azstateparks.com/dead-horse/...ad-horse-ranch
  
  675 Dead Horse Ranch Rd, Cottonwood, AZ 86326

  
  - Located outside Cottonwood at 3300' elevation
  - Latitude: 34.753082 Longitude: -112.022116
  - fishing lake shore, dock or non-motorized boat
  - hiking & biking trails
  - horse back riding
  - close to the mining town of Gerome
  - Paddle trails on the Verde River
  - Out of Africa!
  - Cabins ($60/night)
  
  You can get an RV slot and/or rent a cabin for the in-laws 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Michael & Tami Putz
  
  eMail=Mike.Putz@cox.net 

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• 2021 Windrock Rally

  • Start
    2 May 2021
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  • End
    6 May 2021
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  • Location
    Oliver Springs, TN

  Vintage Birds

  2021 Windrock Rally

  May 2- May 6, 2021

  Windrock Off-Road Park

  Oliver Springs, TN

  (just northwest of Knoxville, TN)

  
  

  Check-in May 2nd. Checkout May 6th (You may be able to come early but you will have check out on May 6th as they have their big spring Jeep Fest starting that date.) That gives us 3 full days on the trails which should be enough to test your skill.

  These dates should allow you to head to Morel Mushroom Fest and then around through the UP to Shipshewana. Maybe we can a rolling rally…details to follow.

  Make your RV site reservation SOON at windrockpark.com

  RV sites are $43/night and you need a trail permit which runs less than $20/person/day

  
  

  Several have already made reservations. Contact Randy Shrimplin at RShrimp@Yahoo.Com if you’re interested

  They have about 10 full hookup RV sites available for those dates. Unlimited Dry camping is also available (Generators OK); They rent UTV's

  
  

  There are 2 Jeep Badge of Honor trails on the property if you are into that.

  Trails are rated from Easy to "Oh He11 No" so there is a trail for everything mild to wild.

  
  

  At this time, no additional activities are planned but I am sure we can think of something.

  Once you reserve a site please let us know so we can keep a head count!!

  Randy Shrimplin at RShrimp@Yahoo.Com

  
  

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• Vintage Birds Morel Mushroom Fest in Muscoda WI

  • Start
    13 May 2021
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  • End
    16 May 2021
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  • Location
    Muscoda WI

  
  

  Vintage Birds

  Morel Mushroom Fest

  May 13-16, 2021

  
  
  

  Back by popular demand is the Muscoda WI “Fungus Fest”. Muscoda is in the southwest corner of the state one hour west of Madison and an hour east of the Mississippi River; on the banks of the beautiful Wisconsin River. Come join us for the one weekend of the year that the town is alive! Ok, it’s always alive but normally there is not too much going on.

  
  
  

  This could very well be the best small-town fest in the state. Things going on this weekend: Indian Effigy Mound Tours, Horseshoe tournament, Village wide yard sales, Craft fair, Winery tours, Buying and selling of Morels, Chili Cook Off, Fireman's Steak Feed late Saturday afternoon, Fireworks Saturday night, Saturday night band on patio at downtown bar, Pancake Breakfast Sunday morning, Parade, UW Band members, and much more.

  
  
  

  We will be camping at the Muscoda Sportsman's Club, 18849 Sportsmen Drive, Muscoda WI 53573. Each site has 30 amp and water. A dump station is located a few blocks away. Arrival date is Thursday May 14^th, departure Monday May 18^th.

  
  
  

  Tentative Schedule

  Thursday

  Arrive, pot luck supper or we'll go out

  Friday

  Fresh cheese curds at Meister Cheese, Biscuits and Gravy at Unique Café, explore the area, hunt mushrooms.

  Saturday

  Craft Fair, Chili Cookoff, Indian Effigy Mounds Tour, winery tours, firemen’s steak feed, fireworks, live band at Sportsmen’s Bar. (not in campground)

  Sunday

  Pancake breakfast, Fest continues, Parade, (and yes your bus can be in the parade), Supper at Dragon Buffet

  Monday

  Farewell but the Village Campground will be empty if you want to extend your stay.
  

  
  

  If you have not been following Dan and Liz Harris travel blog may I suggest you do so; it is a good read. Dan has a gift for writing and there is an entry of the May 2018 Fest. Dan and Liz have the honor of driving the first Wanderlodge in the Fest parade. See: www.arewewhereyet.us

  
  

  Although not billed as an official 2018 rally, Dan and Liz Harris took in the Morel Mushroom Fest in 2018. They have the honor of being the first ever Bluebird in the history of the parade.

  So Let’s Not Let Dan & Liz Be The First

   And Last Parade Bird!!

  
  

  
  

  Rally Hosts

  Gary and Molly Shilling

  
  
  

  Email: gmshilling72@gmail.com

  
  

  Gary (608 739-1296)

  
  

  
  

  
  
  

  Arrive Thursday May 13th, depart Monday May 16^th

  Rally Fee includes 4 nights camping @$120.00 per coach. Each site has 30 amp and water.

  Campsite location:

  Muscoda Sportsman's Club

  18849 Sportsmen Drive

  Muscoda, WI 53573

  
  
  

  Please send check and following information

  Name___________________________________________________

  Address____________________________________________

  ____________________________________________

  Phone ____________________________________________

  Email___________________________________________________

  The Rally fee, which includes 4 nights camping, is per coach $120.00

  Please make checks payable to Gary Shilling, 

  Mail by April 15^th to:

  Gary Shilling

  23369 Gingers Drive

  Muscoda, WI 53573-5542

  
  

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• 2021 Shipshewana Not So Mini Rally

  • Start
    9 Jun 2021
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  • End
    13 Jun 2021
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  • Location
    Shipshewana North Campground, Shipshewana, Indiana

  
  

  2021 Shipshewana Not So Mini Rally
  

  
  

  We are planning another Shipshewana mini Rally beginning Wednesday June 9, 2021 until Sunday June 13, 2021 in Shipshewana Indiana. The Rally Location will once again be the Shipshewana North Campground and Cabins (wanabees note, there are a few cabins available here). The website for the campground is 

  http://www.shipshewanacampgroundnorth.com 
  

  and the phone number is (260) 768-7770. Ask for Uma or Sam and tell them you are with the Bluebird Group. You can also drop my name if need be. 
  
  PLEASE MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS BY PHONE AS THERE ARE ADVANTAGES FOR BLUEBIRDS MAKING PHONE RESERVATIONS. ON-LINE RESERVATIONS HAVE SOME STRINGS ATTACHED. DON’T MAKE RESERVATIONS ON LINE.
  
  This is an older campground with mostly 30 amp sites, but a few 50 Amp pull through sites are available. Hopefully we have planned it early enough that we won’t need much air conditioning. We really like this campground as it is quiet and has an ice cream store right on the site. They really like us too.

  For the 2020 rally, we eliminated all planned activities and had a good time visiting with old and new friends. For now, that will also be the plan for the 2021 rally.

  
  

  We don’t have awards, and we don’t plan tech sessions. We plan nothing because this is the Rally where the Boys go shopping. You read it right, there are several, many, a bunch of surplus stores within striking distance, and we come back with car fulls of RV trinkets. Some spend thousands, others spend some. The girls, if they trust us to be alone with credit cards, go to town with their own credit cards and shop in all of the quaint little Amish shops. 

  Shipshewana also has a huge flea market every week on Tuesday and Wednesday. You can google that to get the details if you are interested. You may have to come early to go there, but don’t spend all of your money there because there are other, better things to buy. 
  
  This location offers other services. 

  National RV Refrigeration. Many ‘Bird owners can’t say enough about Leon. Each year Leon works on several Bluebirds. He’s the go to guy for refrigerator problems as several Woggers can attest. His price is more than fair, he does a really good job, and he’s right next door to the campground. He does air conditioners too. His website is http://www.fixyourfridge.com. If you have a need here, call Leon for an appointment and to make sure he has enough time to get what you need.
  

  Stuarts Service in Elkhart is an authorized HWH repair facility. The website is http://www.rvleveling.com. You really need to call ahead here for an appointment as it seems they have limited hours. The phone number is on the website.
  
  Ramco Mirrors is close by in Elkhart, and bird mirrors have been rebuilt here.
  
  Mr. Wrench Service and Repair 260-768-4216 is a Powertech Service Center
  
  
  There are also lots of other RV related manufacturers around the Elkhart area and this is only a half hour away. Lambright’s for furniture is a popular spot, and Bradd and Hall is also nearby. 

  Check the display ad section of your FMCA magazine for information.

  
  Looking forward to seeing you there !!!

  
  

  
  

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  David Styf

  
  
  
  

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• 2021 Oswego Harborfest

  • Start
    21 Jul 2021
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  • End
    26 Jul 2021
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  • Location
    300 E Albany St, Oswego, NY

  
  

  2021 Oswego Harborfest
  

  July 21-26, 2021

  at Oswego Speedway

  
  

  
  

  Rally Fee includes-

  • 4 or 5 nights full hookup camping (Thu thru Mon )
  • Wednesday July 21 optional early arrival with fish dinner and live music Sponsored by Wilkins RV
  • Continental breakfast Thursday through Monday-Sunday full breakfast sponsored by Burdick's RV
  • Social hour including frozen drinks, beer, wine, soft drinks, information and door prizes on Thursday July 22 at 4:30 pm. bring a hardy snack to share
  • Trolley passes included ($6 value) trolley comes to our lot
  • Farewell pizza dinner and ice cream Sunday July 25 evening

  
  

  Harborfest highlights -

  • Fort Ontario, Maritime Museum, and other attractions

  • Named one of the top one hundred events for group travel by the American Bus Association

  • Rated top 10 in USA fireworks show

  • Juried arts and crafts

  • Music and entertainment on three main stages plus other locations though town

  • 30+ bands classic rock, country, blues and jazz

  • Midway and street vendors

  • Optional Friday fishing charter call Jim Miller ASAP to reserve

  
  

  The Harborfest Rally will be followed by the Northeast Area Rally in Syracuse NY. Make your reservations for both early to ensure a great time in Central New York

  
  

  www.oswegoharborfest.com

  Early arrivals are Wednesday after 12:00 PM.

  Jim & Sherry Miller 607-898-4701

  Jem590@aol.com
  

  Tom & Sharon Roule 585-346-6567

  Troule@aol.com 
  

  Butch & Marty Charpentier  315-415-7223

  charpe3@yahoo.com 
  

  Harold Wollaber 716-662-4118

  hwollaber@aol.com

  Rich & Charlotte Burrell 607-745-4861

  Rburrell@twcny.rr.com

  Roy Bennett & Annie Welton 585-519-3341

   slopoke5625@gmail.com

  Paul & Sandy Hallagan 315-762-3865

  11highwayman@gmail.com

  
  

   

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Harborfest 2021 Rally Itinerary

  
  

  Wednesday, July 21 

  Early admission after 12:00 PM ($35.00 extra)

  Fish dinner @ 5:00PM. Bring your own tableware and beverage.

  Live Music

  Thursday, July 22 

  8:00 AM to 9 AM- Coffee and Delicacies 

  4:00PM Social hour/ heavy hors d’oeuvres to pass (bring a favorite) Frozen drinks, rum punch, beer, wine, soda, meatballs and sausage provided. Door prizes and rally info

  7:00 PM Harborfest begins.

  Friday, July 23

  8:00 to 9:00 AM -Coffee and Delicacies

  Day on your own

  Saturday, July 24

  8:00 to 9:00 AM- Coffee and Delicacies

  Craft session- TBA

  Day on your own (Fireworks tonight)

  Sunday, July 25

  8:00 to 9:00 AM-Breakfast Buffet eggs, pancakes and sausage.

  Day on your own

  6:30 Pizza and Ice Cream Social

  Monday, July 26 

  8:00 to 9:00 AM-Coffee and Delicacies and

  FAREWELL! We hope you had a wonderful

  time. Must depart by noon or pay the racetrack to stay.

  • PLEASE, bring your own coffee cup in the morning.

  • Groups that want to park together must arrive together no exceptions.

  Directions: Enter Oswego on Rt. 481 turn right on E Bridge Street turn right on City Line Rd at the light for Lowes turn right on E Albany St

  GPS address 300 E Albany St Oswego NY

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  OSWEGO HARBORFEST RALLY

  July 21-26, 2021

  Names: _________________________________ 

  FMCA Number_________

  
  

  Phone: ____________

  email: _______________

  Chapter Name____________

  
  

  Costs: Rally Fee 4 nights/5 days camping $145.00 (2 people)

  with full 30/50 amp power, water and sewer $130.00 (1 person)

  
  

  Subtotal ___________

  Number of additional people: ____ X $15.00 = ___________

  Wednesday arrival day: Single $30.00 

  Couple $ 35.00= ___________

  Amount enclosed ___________

  RSVP by 7/10/2021 and make checks payable to: Jim Miller

  590 Stevens Road

  Freeville, NY 13068

  If mailed before 2/1/2021 please date check 2/1/2021 I will not be cashing checks until we are confident that state and local regulations covering Covid-19 will permit rally. Sites in the campground will be reserved in the order received. We expect to sell out of full hookup sites.
  

  Jim & Sherry Miller

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Amana Colonies

  • Start
    9 Aug 2021
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  • End
    13 Aug 2021
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  • Location
    Amana, Iowa

  Vintage Birds Summer Midwest Rally Save the date August 9th-13th   AMANA COLONIES Amana Iowa Registration information to follow soon Join Mike, Lorri, Gary and Molly as we explore the Amana Colonies which are designated as a National Historic Landmark District. Step back in time to a simpler day. Shopping, crafts stores, wineries, breweries, woolen mill, restaurants, biking trails, and much more are waiting for us to discover. Need your jacks fixed? HWH is an hour away. Hosted by  Mike & Lorri Kneeland  Gary & Molly Shilling Mike dmkx@brainerd.net  212 820-6922 Gary gmshilling72@gmail.com    608 739-1296 Amana RV Park Amana, IA

  
  

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• WOG Pine Mountain Rally Oct 2021

  • Start
    13 Oct 2021
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  • End
    17 Oct 2021
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  • Location
    Pine Mountain,GA

   WOG Pine Mountain Rally

  October 13 to 17, 2021

  Go to: https://www.wanderlodgeownersgroup.com for more info.

  
  

  Pine Mountain RV Resort
  8804 Hamilton Road, Highway 27
  Pine Mountain, GA 31822

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Brunswick Georgia Rally

  • Start
    25 Oct 2021
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  • End
    29 Oct 2021
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  • Location
    Brunswick Georgia Rally

  Vintage Birds Rally

  SAVE THE DATE & RESERVE

  YOUR SITE TODAY

  Brunswick Georgia Rally

  Vintage Birds Annual Meeting

   October 25 to 29, 2021

  Coastal GA RV Resort

  287 South Port Parkway

  Brunswick, GA 31523       912 264-3869

  St Simon’s Light House & Museum   Lady Jane Shrimpin Excursion Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation

  WE HAD SUCH A GOOD TIME

  WE ARE GOING BACK!!!

  
  

   

  Please direct questions to:

  Gary Shilling Rally VP 608-739-1296

  Email: gmshilling72@gmail.com

  
  

  
  

  
  

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  Call

  Coastal GA RV Resort to make your Reservation

  287 South Port Parkway

  Brunswick GA 31523

  912 264 3869

  Club Name: Vintage Birds Rally Dates:

  Begins: October 25, Ends: October 29, 2021

  Date you plan to arrive____________________________________________

  Date you plan to depart____________________________________________

  Deposit amount of $42.84 (tax included) will be charged to your credit card when you call.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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