Texas bus roundup

[luvrbus]

i just talked to Morris at the corp and he confirmed that Hickory Creek will not open till the 28th of Sept. Paul needs help to find another place in that area any one have ideas thank you

[Frank @ TX]

Hi luvrbus,
I just called Hickory Creek also to get the reopen date.  You're right the 28 Sept.  I was told that folks will have to call them at (877-444-6777 ) to get a 100% refund to your credit card.  I don't know that part of TX well enough to help with other places to look, but there are a few good size campgrounds down here around Kerrville TX.  Paul give me a call if you want me to look down here.
Frank

[luvrbus]

Anyone in the Dallas area know any thing about the Loyd Park in Grand Prairie it has 221 sites and is open 24/7 checking for Paul  thanks for any info

[Dreamscape]

Hi All,

Just wanted you to know I received this email today.

Dear Mr. Lawry,

Thank you for using Recreation.gov for your camping needs. It is my pleasure to assist you today.

We just received notification today that Hickory Creek, TX has extended their closure until September 27, 2007, the park will reopen on September 28, 2007. You may call Customer Service at 1-888-448-1474 to either cancel your reservation with a full refund or transfer your reservation to another date with out a fee.

Please let us know if we can be of further assistance.

Thank you,
Elizabeth
Recreation.gov

I called this morning and the fellow I talked to did not know of the closure. Go figure.

I received the above email after sending them an email yesterday.

To all who made reservations please follow the directions outlined in the above email.

I have not had time to study the situation enough to find another park close by. Clifford (luvrbus) did give me a couple of phone number to call. The problem is I have been in Phoenix this week and will be heading back to Abilene on Friday. I will try my best to make some contact tomorrow to find out if we can keep the same dates, just change the place for the gathering.

I do need all the help anyone can give at this point because it is only two weeks away.

Please either call me at 325-660-4635 or send me an email to paul_lawry@yahoo.com.

Thanks,

Paul

[dwbruner]

TBR 2007 Busnuts,

I stopped by Hickory Creek today and got the same news from the campground manager....not opening until Sept 28 or 29. 

Sonnie Gray checked on 4 campgrounds at Lake Texoma today.  Unfortunately 3 are closed, but the 4th park is open and has space available for Sept 13-16.  The campground is Eisenhower State Park in Denison, TX on Lake Texoma.  Sonnie drove through the park today and reports that it should work for the big rigs and TBR 2007.  Fee is approx $17-18/nt.  For more info call 903-465-1956 or call Sonnie direct at 903-815-2141(yes Sonnie gave me permission to post his phone # )  There are also plenty of fishing guides if you want to do some Striper fishin'.

Another park in the area is Texas Sundown Ranch just north of Sanger, TX.  It is not located on a lake, but is very RV rally friendly.  They have a 9-hole golf course if you want to play "pasture pool".   Plenty of room for big rigs and the fee is $17.50/nt.  It is not as scenic as Eisenhower State Park, but is another possibility for TBR 2007.  For more info call 888-450-1290.

Not familiar with Loyd Park in Grand Prairie, TX.  I know it is on Joe Pool Lake, has 221 campsites, they have group camp areas(10 sites), $15/nt + $10/nt for additional vehicles(so $25/nt for bus & toad), campground is no longer flooded(never closed even during the heavy rains) and is run by the City of Grand Prairie.  To get more reservation info or to make reservations we need to call 817-467-2104 M-F 8am-4pm.

I will be talking with Paul about which direction to steer TBR 2007.....stay tuned!

Darrin

[rdbishop]

Darrin,

What kind of power do we get and how many buses are we talking about?

Richard

[dwbruner]

Richard,

Eisenhower State Park: I believe Sonnie said they had 50amp service (elec, water & sewage) at 50 sites.

Texas Sundown Ranch: 50amp service (elec, water & sewage) available at ALL sites.

Loyd Park: 30amp & 50amp service (elec & water) at 221 sites.  Sewage via dump station in park.

We are expecting approx 25-30 buses.

Darrin

[rdbishop]

Darrin,

I vote for Eisenhower!

Richard

[dwbruner]

I like IKE too! (sorry...I couldn't pass that one up )

Darrin

[rdbishop]

Darrin,

Good one!! I hope all the buses get to be located together.

Richard

[Dreamscape]

Darrin and I spoke at great length tonight regarding which way to go. I favor Eisenhower also, but will wait for Sonnie to check it out and then call Darrin. Darrin will then call me so we can discuss it further.

In the meantime don't forget to cancel your Reservations at Hickory Creek.

This little bump in the road will not stop us from a fun get together, just slow us down a bit and make all of us appreciate it even more!

We are still planning on the same dates, Sep. 13-16, 2007.

Will be posting additional information as it is received.

Thanks,

Paul

[Busted Knuckle]

Hey GUYS don't forget that the BKG Ranch in Union City, TN never got all that rain and therefore didn't close either! We are still open and welcome any and all visitors bus or not! Also we are having a Tennessee Bus Bash 9-6 thru 10th. All are welcome to comeon by! FWIW   BK 

[dwbruner]

Eisenhower State Park has not yet been selected as the new site for TBR 2007, but I've attached a park map for your review.

We plan to choose a site by Thurs or Fri....please stay tuned!

Darrin

[dwbruner]

Close-up of the Bois D'Arc Ridge Camping Area (sites 58-84)

Darrin

[Dreamscape]

OK, now the dust has settled in the corral I feel better today. I was freaking out last night when I heard the campground informed me it would be closed during the time for TEXAS BUS ROUNDUP 2007. I had so many responses with ideas I asked my wife to help me out! Actually she contacted the KOA here in Abilene and there response was very pleasing. I was unsure because of all of the previous posts stating that KOA was not bus friendly. So if anyone happens to be in the area give them a call or stop by, it is just off HWY 20.  Joe Flanagan - Owner Abilene, TX KOA- 702-232-4896. Or better yet you can stay at our place!  Bus Nuts are always welcome regardless of how it looks, cause ours aint so pretty anyway. Gettin there though.

I look forward to talking with Darrin later this morning and posting the NEW LOCATION.

Thanks BK for the invitation to your place. One day we will make it up there, I promise.

Thanks to everyone who responded with ideas, You guys rock.

I'm almost Happy Trails,

Paul

Dreamscape