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Title: Clan Mclotofus Camping Thread - 2010!
Post by: Bonny Pearl on June 21, 2010, 06:45:13 PM
"There is something hypnotic about the sound of 40 generators and a drum beat!!"
- Plus1, from the 'McLotofus – Top Ten Things Learned from Camping'
 

I just love that line and it is so true!


Welcome to the Clan Mclotofus Camping Thread for the 2010 Season!


It is time to start thinking about camp!  Huzzah!!  Be sure to log in on the McLot site and put your name on the camp roster, see what's for dinner and other discussions and events we have planned!


We will be in our usual area for the Big 3 on Rows 7/8, roadside.  These are the only weekends that we request donations for meals and drinks.  The donation request is $20.00 per adult, per weekend and this includes:

Friday: Dinner
Saturday: Breakfast & Dinner
Sunday: Breakfast
We will also have the usual water, juice, coffee, sodas.

Camp is BYOB.


A lot of folks in our clan also camp on the other weekends as well and some members will attempt to keep claim on or around rows 7/8.  There will not be an official camp kitchen on these weekends.


Don't forget that Celtic Christmas weekend we will have our Fourth Annual TRF Thanksgiving Dinner!  This will happen on Thanksgiving Thursday, dinner time yet to be announced.


We can keep a running tally here but please sign in on McLot to ensure you are officially accounted for.  This will not be the "official" roster.

All Hallows Saturday we will be having our Chili competition!  More details on McLot site!
Title: Re: Clan Mclotofus Camping Thread - 2010!
Post by: angusmacinnes on June 21, 2010, 07:22:36 PM
Thanks BP.  ;D
Title: Re: Clan Mclotofus Camping Thread - 2010!
Post by: eldatari on June 21, 2010, 07:43:59 PM
Huzzah!  I am so ready to get started planning, and I can't wait until TRF is here.
Title: Re: Clan Mclotofus Camping Thread - 2010!
Post by: Laird Nasty on June 21, 2010, 09:39:17 PM
It has to be that time again. I am back. lol ;D
Title: Re: Clan Mclotofus Camping Thread - 2010!
Post by: Bonny Pearl on June 22, 2010, 01:58:04 PM
Done!
Title: Re: Clan Mclotofus Camping Thread - 2010!
Post by: Sir Martin on June 23, 2010, 12:14:47 AM
* stickied *

Let's keep it to two stickies each for McLotofus and Phoenix Risen.  As we near opening gate there is usually a general TRF Camping thread also.  Looking forward to seeing everyone again in a few months.
Title: Re: Clan Mclotofus Camping Thread - 2010!
Post by: Bonny Pearl on June 23, 2010, 01:55:30 PM
Thank you Sir Martin!


FYI!  We are having a little culinary competition....

Chili!


Any clan member that wants to vie for the honor of braggin' rights as the Chili King or Queen, head on over to McLot and sign up! :)
Title: Re: Clan Mclotofus Camping Thread - 2010!
Post by: Yrose on June 24, 2010, 04:31:27 PM
Can't think of hot chili right now. Feels Like I just at some of the hottest, sweatin to death. But I'll sure be ready for it then.
Title: Re: Clan Mclotofus Camping Thread - 2010!
Post by: Breandan on July 10, 2010, 12:10:28 PM
is Fraser of in charge of the potato salad again? ;)
Title: Re: Clan Mclotofus Camping Thread - 2010!
Post by: Breandan on July 10, 2010, 07:20:50 PM
hehehehe
Title: Re: Clan Mclotofus Camping Thread - 2010!
Post by: Bonny Pearl on July 11, 2010, 09:08:50 AM
*makes note to put antacids on the clan shopping list.  wonder if it comes in 10,000 count bottles?.....*
Title: Re: Clan Mclotofus Camping Thread - 2010!
Post by: Bonny Pearl on July 12, 2010, 07:49:58 AM
oh that sounds appetizing....  :o
Title: Re: Clan Mclotofus Camping Thread - 2010!
Post by: Brenna on July 21, 2010, 10:07:02 AM
*bounces off the walls

Is it time yet!?  I'm ready to play!
Title: Re: Clan Mclotofus Camping Thread - 2010!
Post by: Bonny Pearl on July 21, 2010, 04:13:02 PM
Quote from: hennahair72 on July 21, 2010, 10:07:02 AM
*bounces off the walls

Is it time yet!?  I'm ready to play!

it will be here before ya know it!

then it will be panic mode and asking yourself 50 or so times if you packed this or that... :)
Title: Re: Clan Mclotofus Camping Thread - 2010!
Post by: eldatari on August 24, 2010, 07:40:28 AM
Is it just me, or are we going to have a smaller group camping?  Where is everybody?
Title: Re: Clan Mclotofus Camping Thread - 2010!
Post by: Bonny Pearl on August 24, 2010, 08:38:18 AM
Folks should start waking up from their summer naps soon, don't worry. :)  We will also have a few folks camping with us that don't post here or on our forum.

I would not be surprised if there are less of us this year though due to economics.  Nature of things these days.  :(
Title: Re: Clan Mclotofus Camping Thread - 2010!
Post by: julessweetie on August 26, 2010, 06:58:12 PM
 ;D ;D ;D  Whooooo Hoooooo!   ;D ;D  ;D

When Bonnie...me and a bottle of tuaca get together...it doesn't matter how many are in the group!  It's going to be fun...and we will be drunk!!!  lol ;)

Who's ready for Rennie Math???   ;D  ::)

Is it too early for Rennie Math???   :'(

Title: Re: Clan Mclotofus Camping Thread - 2010!
Post by: Bonny Pearl on August 26, 2010, 08:26:33 PM
Go for it!!  ;D
Title: Re: Clan Mclotofus Camping Thread - 2010!
Post by: Lady Kett on August 27, 2010, 06:25:36 AM
Hooray Rennie Math Time! :)
Title: Re: Clan Mclotofus Camping Thread - 2010!
Post by: Brenna on August 27, 2010, 08:57:01 AM
I have SO much to learn! Boob pong, rennie math ....  :P
Title: Re: Clan Mclotofus Camping Thread - 2010!
Post by: Valeria Skyye on August 28, 2010, 05:18:00 PM
Quote from: Brenna on August 27, 2010, 08:57:01 AM
I have SO much to learn! Boob pong, rennie math ....  :P

I'm right there with ya Brenna..i mean Boob pong???? rennie math I think I get..it is sort of like counting those sit-ups in gym class..1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 10, 25, 26, 27, 28, 49...so forth and so on...lol
Title: Re: Clan Mclotofus Camping Thread - 2010!
Post by: batninja on August 31, 2010, 07:44:04 PM
There's a slim chance I might be able to get down there for opening weekend (pending a band gig).  I'll add myself to the roster, just in case!
Title: Re: Clan Mclotofus Camping Thread - 2010!
Post by: Bonny Pearl on August 31, 2010, 07:51:14 PM
Sounds good Batninja!
Title: Re: Clan Mclotofus Camping Thread - 2010!
Post by: julessweetie on September 08, 2010, 11:22:16 AM
 :o :o  I'm awake...I'm awake!!!   :o :o

Title: Re: Clan Mclotofus Camping Thread - 2010!
Post by: angusmacinnes on September 08, 2010, 12:02:50 PM
Hum, I think I responded some time ago but will be there for AHE.  Will drop in McLot forums.
Title: Re: Clan Mclotofus Camping Thread - 2010!
Post by: angusmacinnes on September 08, 2010, 12:50:31 PM
Yeah no kidding 29 days til opening.  Well I hope we havent lost them in the shuffle. :D
Title: Re: Clan Mclotofus Camping Thread - 2010!
Post by: Bonny Pearl on September 08, 2010, 06:27:40 PM
Thanks for the rally Fraser!   ;D
Title: Re: Clan Mclotofus Camping Thread - 2010!
Post by: Bonny Pearl on September 09, 2010, 06:36:56 PM
Quote from: Fraser of Lovatt on September 09, 2010, 04:14:23 AM
Well, Hell.... more chili for me!   ;D



*note to self.... stand up wind from fraser......*
Title: Re: Clan Mclotofus Camping Thread - 2010!
Post by: julessweetie on September 09, 2010, 06:59:24 PM
EWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!   :-\

Leave it to Bonnie to say OUT LOUD...what we all were thinking!  lol ;)
Title: Re: Clan Mclotofus Camping Thread - 2010!
Post by: beckgam462 on September 17, 2010, 03:48:40 PM
Bonnie/ Jules

point away from fraiser and nasty's T/T,  as far as possible

when we arrive opening friday
Title: Re: Clan Mclotofus Camping Thread - 2010!
Post by: MacKee on September 17, 2010, 04:28:34 PM
Quote from: beckgam462 on September 17, 2010, 03:48:40 PM
when we arrive opening friday

You mean AHE ;)
Title: Re: Clan Mclotofus Camping Thread - 2010!
Post by: FatSat30 on September 20, 2010, 11:57:51 AM
So, as you guys know, the fiance and I will be at faire for AHE!

The question I have is will there be space for us to set up camp, etc...we wont be there until early Saturday.

Do we just find you guys and set up shop where we can find a space?
Title: Re: Clan Mclotofus Camping Thread - 2010!
Post by: -:-Juju-:- on September 21, 2010, 10:37:37 AM
Heya...question.

Arrrrr any of y'all camping on Roman weekend? I know it's the "meh" of all weekends but my parents are coming to visit me for the first time since i've moved to TX! I want them to see faire and camp..so jw if McLot will have a base that weekend, or if I should just find a spot wherever for us.
Title: Re: Clan Mclotofus Camping Thread - 2010!
Post by: Brenna on September 21, 2010, 01:46:28 PM
Quote from: Fraser of Lovatt on September 20, 2010, 12:18:40 PM
oh, there'll be space... we usually circle(rectangle) the wagons(Travel trailers) and have the tents inside the T/T's. If we know you're coming, we'll have the space.  McLot, on the Big 3, usually takes up an acre... maybe a bit more.

*cackles as we take over the faire in style!!
Title: Re: Clan Mclotofus Camping Thread - 2010!
Post by: julessweetie on September 29, 2010, 12:14:23 PM
Please add the Dirt Fairy's Daddy (James) to the list!   ;D
Title: Re: Clan Mclotofus Camping Thread - 2010!
Post by: julessweetie on September 29, 2010, 02:12:24 PM
Opening weekend camping list ;)
Title: Re: Clan Mclotofus Camping Thread - 2010!
Post by: Bonny Pearl on September 29, 2010, 06:37:23 PM
I added him on our list on our clan site!  We don't have one here on R/F as it would just be too much.  :)
Title: Re: Clan Mclotofus Camping Thread - 2010!
Post by: julessweetie on September 29, 2010, 06:39:28 PM
Gotcha ;)
Title: Re: Clan Mclotofus Camping Thread - 2010!
Post by: Valeria Skyye on October 03, 2010, 02:44:14 AM
I posted this on the clan forum but will post it here as well.. for AHE weekend we will be bringing 1 additional person. I will be sending the additional $20 for camp donation one day this week.
Title: Re: Clan Mclotofus Camping Thread - 2010!
Post by: Bonny Pearl on October 03, 2010, 08:09:56 AM
okie dokie! :)
Title: Re: Clan Mclotofus Camping Thread - 2010!
Post by: Angry Honey Badger on October 11, 2010, 08:16:51 PM
Impressive camping setup over opening weekend, McLotofus. (:
Title: Re: Clan Mclotofus Camping Thread - 2010!
Post by: Bonny Pearl on October 12, 2010, 08:36:42 PM
Quote from: Angry Honey Badger on October 11, 2010, 08:16:51 PM
Impressive camping setup over opening weekend, McLotofus. (:

Well thank you kindly!  We do try to make our camp pleasant for all. :)
Title: Re: Clan Mclotofus Camping Thread - 2010!
Post by: Valeria Skyye on October 13, 2010, 02:37:51 AM
yes camp was nicely arranged..leave it to my son though to pick the spot closest to the kitchen...lol
Title: Re: Clan Mclotofus Camping Thread - 2010!
Post by: omgwtfbbq on October 13, 2010, 12:15:37 PM
Ahoy!  I'll be joining for pirate weekend if there is room.  I have a 3 ... (person/room?) tent and am bringing me salty wench!

Do I need to bring anything fancy, like grog?  Or ears of my failed first mates?
Title: Re: Clan Mclotofus Camping Thread - 2010!
Post by: Yrose on October 13, 2010, 02:50:12 PM
Welcome aboard Omgwtfbbq. Pirates is not one of the BIG 3 weekends (opening, AHE, Closing). There will be some of us out, but not an official meal, or event planned weekend. Ask around row 7 thru 9 close to the road.
Title: Re: Clan Mclotofus Camping Thread - 2010!
Post by: beckgam462 on October 15, 2010, 09:17:04 PM
Posted on mclot,

We will be there on celtic christmas arriving as of now noonish thursday


Hoohah
Title: Re: Clan Mclotofus Camping Thread - 2010!
Post by: Lady Ann of Draycott on October 16, 2010, 12:09:41 PM
Ok...it's been officially decided...WE WILL BE CAMPING WITH CLAN MCLOTOFUS ON HALLOWEEN WEEKEND!!!!!!     

Tim and I are both going to get off work early on Friday the 29th so we are hoping that as soon as Dillon gets out of school we will be able to head for the TRF campgrounds!!!!

It's been almost two years since we camped....I'm so excited!!!!!   
Title: Re: Clan Mclotofus Camping Thread - 2010!
Post by: Bonny Pearl on October 16, 2010, 06:09:45 PM
And that a BIG



HUZZAH!!
Title: Re: Clan Mclotofus Camping Thread - 2010!
Post by: Bonny Pearl on October 27, 2010, 08:33:57 AM
to all that are new to camping at trf:

enter the camping entrance which is Deerwood from FM1774.  traveling north (from Magnolia) it will be after the main entrance and you will turn left.  traveling south (from Conroe) it will be before the main gate and you will turn right.

you will need to show your faire ticket to the guard and pay $20.00 per vehicle to camp.  follow the asphault drive.  you will see parking rows that are usually roped off until it's time for faire.  when you see you this follow the road to the right.  stay on the asphault.  the rows have markers counting down.  you will see row 9 first and that will be us.  we usually take up rows 7-9.

see everyone soon!   :)
Title: Re: Clan Mclotofus Camping Thread - 2010!
Post by: KiltedPrivateer on October 28, 2010, 06:59:43 AM
Its gonna be some chilly nights this weekend, keep them fires going and have a great camping weekend (o:
Title: Re: Clan Mclotofus Camping Thread - 2010!
Post by: elyria777 on October 29, 2010, 10:18:05 PM
Good eve!
I am looking for information about the burn ban and wondering if it has affected the campgrounds.  Our group is going next weekend and is curious if fires are still allowed? Any info would be greatly appreciate.

Elyria
Title: Re: Clan Mclotofus Camping Thread - 2010!
Post by: the four horsemen on October 31, 2010, 04:23:16 PM
this account is for Cody Dwayne Greg and Jeff. we all just wanted to say thanks for the awesum weekend an for lettin us camp with y'all. thinkin bout trying to come down for Celtic Christmas but no promises. an were wantin to be members of the clan. don't really know the process for that.

again thanks for a great weekend
Title: Re: Clan Mclotofus Camping Thread - 2010!
Post by: Valeria Skyye on October 31, 2010, 11:57:15 PM
We had a fabulous time this weekend!! And it is now official we will be camping Celtic Christmas weekend as well.!!
Title: Re: Clan Mclotofus Camping Thread - 2010!
Post by: Riot on November 01, 2010, 02:32:00 PM
Quote from: elyria777 on October 29, 2010, 10:18:05 PM
Good eve!
I am looking for information about the burn ban and wondering if it has affected the campgrounds.  Our group is going next weekend and is curious if fires are still allowed? Any info would be greatly appreciate.

Elyria

Once the winds winded down, we were allowed to have fires as long as they were in a off the ground fire pit WITH a cover over the fire at all times. They enforced it in many camps.
Title: Re: Clan Mclotofus Camping Thread - 2010!
Post by: Lady Guinevere on November 02, 2010, 10:04:58 AM
Quote from: the four horsemen on October 31, 2010, 04:23:16 PM
this account is for Cody Dwayne Greg and Jeff. we all just wanted to say thanks for the awesum weekend an for lettin us camp with y'all. thinkin bout trying to come down for Celtic Christmas but no promises. an were wantin to be members of the clan. don't really know the process for that.

again thanks for a great weekend

So glad you guys made it out to camp.  We enjoyed having you!
Title: Re: Clan Mclotofus Camping Thread - 2010!
Post by: Bubba/Tink on November 15, 2010, 11:55:26 AM
This past weekend was great! It was awesome getting to know some of you better. :)
Title: Re: Clan Mclotofus Camping Thread - 2010!
Post by: Lady Guinevere on November 15, 2010, 12:50:52 PM
Quote from: Bubba/Tink on November 15, 2010, 11:55:26 AM
This past weekend was great! It was awesome getting to know some of you better. :)

It was great to see you again.  Looking forward to closing!
Title: Re: Clan Mclotofus Camping Thread - 2010!
Post by: KiltedPrivateer on November 15, 2010, 01:51:18 PM
Lady Kitara and I had a great time.  We look forward to the next time we can hang out with y'all.
Title: Re: Clan Mclotofus Camping Thread - 2010!
Post by: Lady Guinevere on November 15, 2010, 03:26:23 PM
Quote from: KiltedPrivateer on November 15, 2010, 01:51:18 PM
Lady Kitara and I had a great time.  We look forward to the next time we can hang out with y'all.

Looking forward to it!
Title: Re: Clan Mclotofus Camping Thread - 2010!
Post by: Bonny Pearl on November 15, 2010, 07:51:15 PM
Had an awesome time!  ;D
Title: Re: Clan Mclotofus Camping Thread - 2010!
Post by: The Rogue Gambit on November 15, 2010, 09:19:37 PM
Is it time for closing yet, I want to be back out there now  :D
Title: Re: Clan Mclotofus Camping Thread - 2010!
Post by: Advent on November 16, 2010, 08:16:48 AM
You might be ready but is your liver?  :D
Title: Re: Clan Mclotofus Camping Thread - 2010!
Post by: julessweetie on November 16, 2010, 08:17:44 AM
My liver is ready  ;D
Title: Re: Clan Mclotofus Camping Thread - 2010!
Post by: Advent on November 16, 2010, 09:31:19 AM
Quote from: julessweetie on November 16, 2010, 08:17:44 AM
My liver is ready  ;D

When will yall be making it out closing?
Title: Re: Clan Mclotofus Camping Thread - 2010!
Post by: The Rogue Gambit on November 16, 2010, 01:16:44 PM
Quote from: Advent on November 16, 2010, 08:16:48 AM
You might be ready but is your liver?  :D

Yar, liver is all rested up and ready to go for the big weekend  ;D
Title: Re: Clan Mclotofus Camping Thread - 2010!
Post by: julessweetie on November 16, 2010, 01:21:38 PM
We will be out bright and early on Thanksgiving  ;D  I can't wait to see you guys!!!   ;D
Title: Re: Clan Mclotofus Camping Thread - 2010!
Post by: Bonny Pearl on November 16, 2010, 04:05:04 PM
Can't wait to see y'all too sweetie!  :-*