Texas bus roundup

[jlaney]

hello from tyler tx
why don't you contact some of the bluegrass festivals .there is one in texarkana.queen city, grapeland. glen rose . also a good park in grapevine.
also try some of the trade days such as canton or traders villige in grand prarie.  thanks j.t

[Dreamscape]

j.t.

My wife and I had thought about Glen Rose, we had a family gathering there a few months back and it is a beautiful area. Just trying to rely on a few of us that are knowledgeable with specific places. As I am a newbie to Texas I need all the help I can get. And this is one beg honkin state!
Your ideas are great! Thanks for the suggestions.

Paul

[jlaney]

paul
grapeland is having a bluegrass festival as we talk. also a good get away from the corp parks. sometime the over crowding is to much . we play some of that
type music so it works good for us.  oak lawn is a good park so some say. i talked to them about setting up my music store at some of the pickings and didn't get to good of a welcome. thanks jt.

[dwbruner]

TBR 2007 Busnuts,

First, a HUGE "Thank You" to Sonnie Gray for doing extra legwork to track down a new site on such short notice!

With that said, the TBR 2007 will take place at the Eisenhower State Park on Lake Texoma close to Denison, TX!   Sonnie helped us secure the Cedar Hollow Group camping area at a fee of $15/nt with no in/out fees (normally $3/day per person).  These campsites have 30amp Elec & Water.  No sewage at the sites, but there are dump stations in the park.  We will also have free use of the pavilion in the group area (normally $50/day) which includes built-in grills for doing a little BBQ.  

To eliminate mass confusion trying to figure out the online or phone reservation system....Sonnie has graciously booked and paid for the Cedar Hollow Group area.  We have space for up to 37 buses/RV's in the group area (at last count we were expecting 25-30 buses ).  So no need to make reservations through the park system, but please confirm with Paul & I via this board or email that you will be attending the TBR 2007 on Sept 13-16.

Now Sonnie is a super nice guy , but he would like to be reimbursed.....so please be prepared to pay Sonnie your $45 fee ($15/nt x 3) when you arrive at the park.  Otherwise we may find out what "Don't Mess With Texas" really means!!!

Here is the park address & directions:
Eisenhower State Park
50 Park Rd 20
Denison TX 75020-4878

From Dallas: Take Hwy 75 North to Denison. Continue on Hwy 75 for 5 miles. Take Texas Hwy 91(exit 72) to FM 1310, turn West for 2 miles to the park.

Despite the last minute switch-a-roo we are very excited about getting as many fellow Busnuts together as possible for the Texas Bus Roundup 2007!  I have attached an updated park map specifying the Cedar Hollow Group area.  Let me know if you have any questions/concerns that I can help you with and we will see y'all soon!

Darrin

[Dreamscape]

Thank You Sonnie and Darrin for taking the reins on this while I am away from home on the road. This would not have happened so smoothly without their help.

I am really excited about this new direction, because I know it is better suited for this our FIRST TEXAS BUS ROUNDUP! With the group area able to accommodate all the coaches in one place is fantastic and also the free use of the pavilion! Now that's a bonus.

Please take the time to inform us AGAIN of your intention of coming. We are doing this only because of the change of sites and to update the count. I also need to know for planing for the BBQ on Thursday night. Have to know how much food and beverages to feed the weary travelers!

Hope to see y'all soon.

Happy Trails,

Paul

Dreamscape

[Gary LaBombard]

Paul, Darrin & Sonnie:
I am real happy your rally will still be held and this may all have happened for a reason we will never understand. Just think, you could have all arrived and a huge rain storm come and flooded you all out in at the very begining of your rally. So you have been blessed and with involvement from my good friend Sonnie & Darrin you will still have a great time.

I wish we could come, with the amount of buses expected at your first rally your hands will be full next year, take notes, (Pictures) of coarse and if I can help in any way up here in SC let me know.

Good luck with the weather and the complete rally, just wait till you meet Sonnie's wife Patty, and see his bus as well as visit with him. Your "gonna" have a great time and I am envious for sure.

You will see that problem has brought you all closer together to be sure you do have your rally now and always in the future no matter what problems arise. Good luck again and have fun!!
Gary

[FloridaCliff]

Guys,

What a comeback story to a Major plan setback....

You all showed what BUSNUT's are really made of!

Now I know why I married a Texan, Oh and this "Don't Mess with Texas thing"

Trust me, I KNOW! 

Cliff

[dwbruner]

Gary,
Thank you for the kind & encouraging words (as always).   You are correct that Patty & Sonnie are a great couple and their bus is one of a kind.....CAT Power!!   Get that Eagle road worthy and head west young man...maybe next year??

Cliff,
Comeback indeed....the full-court press was definitely on!  Sonnie shoots...he scores!!   BTW, that "Don't Mess With Texas thing" may get you bumped up a little higher on the prayer list.   Wish you could make it to the TBR 2007....I'm sure we can let a native Floridian in at least for a few days.

Have a safe & happy holiday weekend!

See y'all later,
Darrin