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Here's the line-up for the Southeast Bus Nuts' annual April rally, in Cleveland, SC  This is the most fun you can have for only $35 in rally fees!  All bus nuts and 'wannabees' are welcome. Hosts are Ed and Ann Gallant, of nearby Bostic, NC. This is a beautiful rally park in the SC foothills. Very scenic and peaceful, with lots of nearby attractions. Last year we had a record 55 coaches.

Additional info can be found on our SEBN website in our latest newsletter:
www.sebusnuts.org (http://www.sebusnuts.org)

or e-mail me with questions     mikeheron@bellsouth.net
See you there!!
Mike in GA



Rally Schedule

Wednesday, the 18th (Early Birds!)
Gather at Mike and Carol Heron's white MCI for a free meatball sub and dessert at 6:00 p.m. Bring your favorite
beverage and a folding chair.
Thursday:
Free day for sightseeing and relaxing, visiting with old friends and new. At 7:00 p.m. come to the main clubhouse
for free popcorn and a movie. Watch and laugh at the hilarious film "RV" with Robin Williams, Jeff
Daniels and Cheryl Hines. It made its premiere in 2006, but this comedy is still relevant for any Bus Nut!
Friday:
Enjoy a full cooked breakfast at the clubhouse! Eggs, sausage, fresh fruit, juice and coffee or tea.
The rest of the day is open for more visiting and sightseeing. Dinner is delicious pulled pork, baked beans and
salad. Those with last names A though M should plan to furnish dessert this night.
After dinner we will have our third annual TV-style Game show, with Mike Heron once again serving as emcee.
The Price is Right was a big hit at the Valentine's Rally, so we are reprising it here. Contact Mike if
you'd like to become a contestant. Or just watch from the audience and try to guess prices . Fabulous prizes
and lots of laughs!
Saturday:
Once again Howard and Ellen Best and the hosts and co-hosts will prepare a delicious pancake and sausage
breakfast, with fresh fruit, juice and coffee or tea.
A brief general meeting of SEBN members and guests will convene at 10:00 a.m. with SEBN President Charlie
Bukoski presiding. There's also a morning flea market—put stuff to sell in front of your coach.
At 2:00 p.m. there will be a tire kicking and tech talk session under the portico. Bring your favorite road fix
story!
Dinner will be half a small roasted chicken with spaghetti on the side, including salad. Attendees with last
names N through Z should plan to furnish dessert this night.
After dinner plan to enjoy an evening of music, dancing (if anyone can get up and move!), and karaoke with
DeeJay Rodney of Shelby NC.
Door prizes will be drawn during the evening!
Sunday:
Breakfast– don't plan to hit the road without coffee and doughnuts, available at the main clubhouse!
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To register, go to our website www.sebusnuts.org (http://www.sebusnuts.org), and click on PayPal
-or-
Copy the below form, fill it out and send with a $35 check to our treasurer at 2493 Insdale Trace, Acworth, GA 30101. Make payable to
"Southeast Bus Nuts"
Name(s)_________________________________________________________________
Address_________________________________________________________________
Amount enclosed: _________________________________________________________


Notes:
(1) Rally fee does not include camping, which is $22 per night, and paid to the campground upon arrival; there is no need to register for camping in advance.
(2) Rally fee for extra persons is $10 each;
(3) Note also that there will be a 50-50 drawing on both Friday and Saturday nights

Interesting to see that the ratio of Busnuts registering for April in the Carolinas is about 50-50 for those using PayPal versus those popping a check in the mail!
Mike in GA

 mike gona miss that meatball sandwish and all the fun we had last year cant make it this yr hope everyone
has a great time  john / lidia from costarica

Thanks John and Lidia. We will miss you.
     I must say that the photos and tales you shared about rehabbing your bus were very inspiring, especially when we hear how few resources are easily available to you locally.   
     Keep up the good work!
Mike in Ga

Looking forward to it, Mike... hoping for cooler weather!

Mike, is there an attendance estimate for the rally yet?  Just curious.

Linda

We pulled in to Palmetto Cove last Wednesday. Nights have been in 50s and days in 70s for the most part.  Creek was a little low until Thursdays rain.  This is such a beautiful park.  Looking forward to seeing everyone.  Jack

Attendance is pushing 30 coaches, counting Uncle Ned who wrote to say the he and Wilma would try to come. I asked him to bring an old scooter or motorcycle - he has a passel of them in storage!
Mike in GA

Extended forcast for Palmetto Cove is Wednesday April 18 Hi 74 Lo 52, Thurs Hi 74 Lo 46, Fri Hi 67 Lo 47, Sat Hi 74 Lo 48, and Sun Hi 74 Lo 49 Slight chance of rain on Wednesday and increasing clouds on Fri. Rest of the days are Sunny.  Jack

With about a week to go, we have 36 coaches registered for this South Carolina rally. And 8 are coming up out of Florida, despite the high price of fuel.
     Full report after the event!
Mike in GA

We're only going for the meatballs, Mike....

Hope to get over for the day on Friday. I don't know if I will drive the bus, or ride the bike. Any charge if I just park and don't plug in for a few hours??

No charge to visit, as far as the Southeast Bus Nuts are concerned, and I imagine the Park won't have a problem either if you don't plug in.
     Looking forward to seeing you.
Mike

Wow good to see the rules change from rally to rally other than my request WAS a little different but had I known I could just drop in at the rally down south I might have done so! Heck it would have been cheaper too now that I think about it!
No hook up! No problem! Use the inverter! That's why it's there right?
Ok so from now on nobody has to register to attend? Just show up and stay for the day! Cool!
Eric, nothing against you with this reply so enjoy your trip and stay! :)


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Hey Ace,
   I think you're onto something. Hold a rally somewhere. Don't hook up. Everybody go to Wally World for the night & show up again tomorrow. Augh heck let's just do it at Wally World. There's always some late night entertainment going on...

Sorry, didn't mean to step in a world of *****!! I may just walk, only about 45 miles!!LOL

There you go guys! A whole new concept to rallying! Walk ride drive whatever! Go for the day and dry camp and adios!


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Just to put the final touches on this thread...
     We had 40 coaches paid, but actual attendance of 32, with several dropping out due to illness or bus problems. Two couples came by car to get ideas for their upcoming conversion. A good turn-out considering the price of fuel.
     Fine spring weather, lots of interesting buses (four Flxibles and one Silverside!), and great fun and lots of good food. (Two extra lunches were thrown in - make 'em yourself pizzas by Kyle Brandt, and grilled Carolina sausage by Dave Lang.)
     Thanks to Ed and Ann Gallant for hosting!
     We'll get photos up soon on our website.
www.sebusnuts.org (http://www.sebusnuts.org)
     This was our fourth consecutive spring event at this pretty rally park, and there was some sentiment to try someplace different next year. We'll see.
Best,
Mike in GA