Texas Bus Roundup 2007 New News

[Dreamscape]

Trusting everyone had a safe and fun Labor Day Weekend!

The dust has settled in the corral, the horses are anxious, we're getting ready to circle the wagons!!!!!!!!!!!!

Not only are we having a BBQ with hamburgers and hotdogs on Thursday evening, we are also scheduled to have a BBQ Smoker on Friday or Saturday night!  Donations will be taken to offset the cost.

Even though there is no reservation needed to mark your spot for the Roundup we still need to know WHO IS COMING for sure. We would like an accurate head count for the food, PLEASE.  Also we would like to make sure because of Sonnie laying out his hard cash for US. He had to pay for 15 spots in the group area, which holds 37. The first 15 will reimburse Sonnie, the rest will pay when you get there. Not a bad deal I must say. Thanks Sonnie!

I know this has been a hassle for everyone changing from Hickory Creek to Eisenhower State Park, at least the dates are the same and the location is pretty close to the original. Can't always count on Mother Nature cooperating! 

Other things planned also, goodie bags, raffle and lots of FUN!

If you have not sent me an email yet for the final count, PLEASE DO SO AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. paul_lawry@yahoo.com

I am so excited about this event, it will be great fun.

Happy Trails,

Paul

Dreamscape

[jlaney]

hey paul
i won't be able to make the  trip but am glad to see something happen in texas. i was  beginning to think i was the only  one here with a bus.i am doing some things now that should have been done at the start of my conversion.
putting up the  ceiling after the walls  are in . a little tuff to work around the
walls .but if you get in tyler area give me a ring and will get a cup of coffee
thanks jt

[David Anderson]

Are the reserved sites numbered 4 through 39 at the north end of Armadillo Hill Camping area?

http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/publications/pwdpubs/media/park_maps/pwd_mp_p4503_032f.pdf

Just wondering??

David

[Dreamscape]

David,

The area chosen is the Cedar Hollow Group Area. When looking at the map go the the left of center. It is a large paved area that we can park up to 37 buses, not individual spaces. This is what I have been told, we'll see it next week.

Hope you can make it.

Paul

[Runcutter]

Paul, I checked out the directions Monday, as I was driving to Kansas City.  An earlier email had missed a detail.  Take Route 75 north to Exit 72.  From there use Route 91 NORTH to FM 1310, then west two miles to the park (the turn direction on 91 was missing, although it's obvious in daylight.  I only went as far as the park gate, so I didn't check out the specific area - I wanted to get back on my way north.  The left turn to FM 1310 looks ok, there is a left turn lane (but watch out for oncoming traffic.  The turns are a lot better than going into Hickory Creek (there was a real sharp turn that could really sneak up on you). 

My original understanding is that there's at least 30 amp service, but if it's a large parking lot, is there electricity? (I guess I should have paid the day fee to drive in and look around.)

The water leak in our coach has been traced to the auxiliary generator, so (at last report), the lines to the coach heater and generator are shut off - so I can run the coach, but not the generator. 

Arthur

[Dreamscape]

Arthur,

As far as I know regarding the area for parking our buses there are individual spaces with 30 amp  and water service for each coach. I think they must be marked like a parking lot, not sure though.

Thanks for the additional information on the directions! That is a big help. Trust everyone going will catch that.

Glad to hear you found your water leak problem.

See you next week.

Paul

[dwbruner]

Each spot in the Group Camping area has 30 amp Elec & water hookups (no individual sewage hookups, but dump stations in park).

Darrin

[dwbruner]

Texas Bus Roundup 2007 UPDATE:

Although we don't have a formal schedule with seminars, demonstrations, etc. for TBR 2007, I have listed below a quick glance at the activities planned so far:

Thursday - 9/13/07
   * Arrive at Eisenhower State Park
   * Find a spot in the Cedar Hollow Group camping area
   * Pick up your free "Goodie Bag" from Darrin Bruner or Paul Lawry
   * Pay Sonnie Gray for your camping fee ($15/nt x 3 nts = $45)
   * Supper - Hamburger & Hot Dog cookout @ 6:30 pm (donations accepted)

Friday - 9/14/07
   * Breakfast (on your own)
   * Busnut story telling, bus touring & best practice sharing - ALL day event 
   * Lunch (on your own)
   * Supper - Texas BBQ @ 6:30 pm (donations accepted)

Saturday - 9/15/07
   * Breakfast (on your own)
   * Busnut story telling, bus touring & best practice sharing - ALL day event 
   * Scrapbooking party for the ladies - Time TBD
   * Lunch (on your own)
   * Supper (on your own)
   * Dessert social - bring your favorite dessert to share....cookies, cakes, pies, homemade ice cream, etc. 
   * Door Prize drawing....feel lucky?? 

Sunday - 9/16/07
   * Breakfast (on your own)
   * Busnut story telling, bus touring & best practice sharing - until departure 
   * Lunch (on your own)
   * Departure from Eisenhower State Park (CHECK OUT TIME IS 2:00 PM)

I am looking forward to meeting all the attendees of TBR 2007 next week!!!  Let me know if there is anything you need help with.....call me at 214-676-8378.

Be safe traveling and see ya next week,
Darrin

[Utahclaimjumper]

Whats the nearest city to the park??>>>Dan

[Dreamscape]

Downtown Dennison is approx. 7 miles from Eisenhower State Park.

Hope this helps.

Paul

[dwbruner]

Thank you to everyone who has RSVPed to Paul or I for the TBR 2007.

If you have not RSVPed, but plan to attend please let Paul or I know ASAP.

Look forward to seeing everyone next week!
Darrin

[dwbruner]

I believe we have heard from just about all that had shown an interest in the TBR 2007.  However, we have plenty of extra space in the big group camping area we reserved and I'm sure there will be plenty of food too!  So if you're "on the fence" about coming out it's not too late.....don't be shy, we'll leave the light on for ya'.

See ya' at TBR 2007!
Darrin

[Frank @ TX]

Hi Darrin,
We are looking forward to seeing all the bus / bus people at the round up.
Frank

[Dreamscape]

I programmed our GPS this morning, we'll see which route it chooses. We mapquested it and found a pretty good route up to Wichita Falls then East to Denison. Might come back another way, or not!

Doing last minute checks and balances today. I know we will forget something!

See everyone at the Texas Bus Roundup 2007!

Happy Trails,

Paul

Dreamscape

[jlaney]

hey paul
try the catfish place on the other side of the lake.  from where you are will be , go across the damn and should run into a entersection take the left hand road
towards the burns unit camp ground and the fish place is on your right. 
thanks  j.t