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Title: GATHERING 2016
Post by: RAGNAR on August 05, 2015, 11:17:34 AM
Where:    Guilford Lake State Park Ohio

When:     Monday July 11th through Monday July 18th 2016 for those wishing extended stay, Thursday July 14th through Monday July 18th for actual Gathering dates

Cost:       $24.00 a night per campsite, $25.00 Fri and Sat nights (Misc costs see below)   
                     
Time:       Check-in 3PM... Checkout 1PM


Reservations can be made starting January 2016!!!!! Save up and get your reservations in!!!!!




RULES and REGISTRATION

Registration is by reservation. Sites 1 - 4 are local walk-in sites. Sites 5 - 41 are by reservation. We can stop in the office or call 1-866-644-6727. I am looking to get us all in one area, preferably starting with site 11 lakeside. HOWEVER... we will take what we can get so long as we all are together or as close as possible. Everything is within easy walking distance, so if you are unable to get a site right in the main area we seek, it is not a big deal... even for wheelchair use. There are paved areas that are easily accessible to every site!!!  For those who like to get there early, you will be charged the night before if you arrive before 6AM, and you will be charged another day if not out by 1PM.

Bicycling is permitted in the campground but not after dark.

Those visiting people camping may visit from 6AM to 10PM.

Two (2) pets permitted per campsite but must remain leashed.

No firearms or fireworks... this goes without saying.

No alcohol. Rag's interpretation... keep it quiet, responsible and in plain cups with bottles and cans hidden and there should not be an issue, but get hammered at your own risk. Our Gatherings have always been responsible before, so I see no reason why that should change now. Bring a good insulated cup/mug with straw or spout and be adults and there should be no reason to question. It IS nice to have a couple drinks just to relax with friends and family. This IS PUBLIC STATE LAND and open container and public intoxication laws of Ohio apply!!!

Fires permitted only in stoves, grills, or designated areas.  Leave no fire unattended.

NOISE must be kept to a minimum between 11PM and 7AM.

The park has a dumping station for waste water. USE IT. There are also numerous drinking fountains and spigots for useable water.

Ice is available on site, though a bit steep. There are also a couple soda machines.

No collecting firewood or cutting down trees.

A campsite may not be occupied by more than six people. Parents with multiple children excepted.

No trespassing on other people's sites.




Camping Equipment Limited To;

1.)  One tent or tents having a separate or combined floor space not in excess of 200 sq ft or

2.)  One bus, travel trailer, house vehicle, motor home, station wagon, motorcycle, car, truck, van, pickup camper (None of these may exceed 35 feet in length) in combination with a tent or tents listed above.

3.)  One motor vehicle, in addition to one of the above mentioned vehicle, may be parked on the site parking pad in lieu of other vehicles.



MISC DETAILS;

A fishing license is required to fish. As woob and I are usually out fishing before July, we will post if the fishing is good or not before money is spent on an out of state license. Some years are good here... and some suck. You never know until you fish it and see.

There is a staffed office and workers at the campground.

Ice machines and soda machines, canoe and paddle boat rentals, and on the other side of the lake if everyone wishes to go out there are pontoon boats for rent.

There is firewood available for purchase on site, and I will be bringing wood as well. (SSshhhhh...)

There is a small beach at the campground, a small playground, showers and heads. There is also various gaming stuff available from the park office for use. As a family, we do welcome kids!!! We have always been family oriented, and do quite well except for the occasional slip of the lip, but we do try to avoid such.

There is a larger public beach not far away with facilities and parking as well, and a swingset.

There is also an ice cream stand open during summer hours nearby the beach.



MISC COSTS;

In addition to the site fee(s), in 2015 everyone usually did their own thing for meals and drinks. We simply ate together. Most cooking was done by Doug for the group. This seemed to work out pretty well. We will work along these lines again this Gathering, tentatively, but do plan on bringing funds for various miscellaneous expenses that arise. IE, propane, firewood, paper plates, plastics, and napkins/paper towels. We do approach this as a family, and families share. None go without, but do not take advantage. Share and share alike!!!

If you do not have much in the way of camping gear, do not worry about it. If you have a tent, a chair, a flashlight, and something to sleep on/in, we can usually help with the rest. We set up a main commissary and main fire area, so that covers almost all the required needs.

This seems like alot for a Gathering, but it is mostly rules and regs for the campsite. My rules are much simpler. Have fun but be responsible... remember we are a family and our kids do attend... keep the drinking low key and the noise level low ... and if Raziel, woob, Salem, Doug, or myself ask you to do something if you may be getting a bit loud or something, just listen and be cool about it all. We are all there to have fun and build memories to last us all a lifetime!!!!!

More info and such will be posted as it is gathered.

Pics in following post.

DO NOTE... the site fees are subject to change, but I do not expect them to change. If they do, the change will be minimal.



Any questions you may have can be fielded my myself, Raziel, Salem, or Sidona.

Do bear in mind this is OHIO. Weather changes drastically in a very short time!!! Be prepared for rain, broiling sun and heat, or downright cold!!!

On a different note, with regards to showers, diability showers are also available large enough for wheelchairs, shower chairs etc, and these come with an upper and lower showerhead. One or both may be used. As I discovered the hard way, if you use these showers, turn the water on BEFORE stepping into it. One can recieve a very rude awakening beinging hit squarely in the nether regions with cold water until the hot water clears the pipes!!! Rest assured you will immediately be wide awake. Bring a pair of shower shoes (flipflops) for use in the showers. They are cleaned and maintained, but not after each individual use.

We intend to try and get lakeside lots. If using tents, remember to bring some good stakes and extra rope. If weather blows in, the wind coming over the water can become rather harsh at times.

If you wish to travel light, and are interested, you can ship your larger items to woob and I, and we will get it to the campground for you. This should help a great deal for those who my be traveling by air, bike, etc. Just get ahold of me so we can work out the details.


I AM ALREADY EXCITED ABOUT SEEING MY FAMILY AGAIN!!!!!
Title: Re: GATHERING 2016
Post by: RAGNAR on August 05, 2015, 11:21:57 AM
WELCOME!!!!!
(http://www.webmaze.com/memberpages/ragnar/g_l_1.jpg)



The camping area to the right as you enter showing playground.
(http://www.webmaze.com/memberpages/ragnar/g_l_2.jpg)



Various site areas and scenery.
(http://www.webmaze.com/memberpages/ragnar/g_l_3.jpg)

(http://www.webmaze.com/memberpages/ragnar/g_l_4.jpg)

(http://www.webmaze.com/memberpages/ragnar/g_l_5.jpg)

(http://www.webmaze.com/memberpages/ragnar/g_l_7.jpg)

(http://www.webmaze.com/memberpages/ragnar/g_l_8.jpg)




Shower and head facilities.

(http://www.webmaze.com/memberpages/ragnar/g_l_12.jpg)

(http://www.webmaze.com/memberpages/ragnar/g_l_12a.jpg)




Office

(http://www.webmaze.com/memberpages/ragnar/g_l_11.jpg)

(http://www.webmaze.com/memberpages/ragnar/g_l_13.jpg)




Parking and potable water source.

(http://www.webmaze.com/memberpages/ragnar/g_l_15.jpg)

(http://www.webmaze.com/memberpages/ragnar/g_l_14.jpg)




Canoe and paddle boat rentals and part of campground beach.

(http://www.webmaze.com/memberpages/ragnar/g_l_16.jpg)




Firewood trailer.

(http://www.webmaze.com/memberpages/ragnar/g_l_17.jpg)




Boat launch and dock.

(http://www.webmaze.com/memberpages/ragnar/g_l_18.jpg)




Electric box on sites. A good look at what you can use. It seems the bases are covered.

(http://www.webmaze.com/memberpages/ragnar/g_l_19.jpg)




Large Public Beach.

(http://www.webmaze.com/memberpages/ragnar/g_l_20.jpg)

(http://www.webmaze.com/memberpages/ragnar/g_l_21.jpg)




Ice Cream close to public beach.

(http://www.webmaze.com/memberpages/ragnar/g_l_23.jpg)


Pictures were taken out of season.
Title: Re: GATHERING 2016
Post by: kiahMTC on August 06, 2015, 04:19:41 AM
~wishes and dreams~

 :) :) :)
Title: Re: GATHERING 2016
Post by: RAGNAR on August 06, 2015, 08:59:54 AM
Quote from: kiah{MTC} on August 06, 2015, 04:19:41 AM
~wishes and dreams~

 :) :) :)

Make it happen sis!!!!! We would love having you and mini you attend!!!!!
Title: Re: GATHERING 2016
Post by: Raziel on August 07, 2015, 04:04:24 PM
We'll be there again.  I have an extra tent.

Raz
Title: Re: GATHERING 2016
Post by: RAGNAR on August 07, 2015, 05:09:20 PM
So far those planning on attending are:

Myself an woobie
Raz and Jill
Doug and Sidona
Salem
Pat and flame




Potentials:

Lilac
Mercilayne and JR.
jade and family
Fenrir and Mariposa and family
Snickers and crew





Title: Re: GATHERING 2016
Post by: Mariposa on August 07, 2015, 07:09:14 PM
Hopefully me fen plus 3 midgets can make it
Title: Re: GATHERING 2016
Post by: RAGNAR on August 08, 2015, 10:00:22 AM
Quote from: Mariposa on August 07, 2015, 07:09:14 PM
Hopefully me fen plus 3 midgets can make it

I hope so as well!!!!!
Title: Re: GATHERING 2016
Post by: Lady Snickers on August 10, 2015, 05:03:37 PM
I am hoping that Me and My crew will be able to be there next year
Title: Re: GATHERING 2016
Post by: NightStorm on August 10, 2015, 05:11:37 PM
Raziel,

I call dibs on the tent for next year if it's still available!!!

Title: Re: GATHERING 2016
Post by: hope{MTC}-Sr. Mat on December 15, 2015, 04:21:01 PM
i so want to go to this. it will depend on if i can get a job and save up money and have time off. If i do come i will need camping things, as i have none and will be travelling most likely by bus or plane.
Title: Re: GATHERING 2016
Post by: fire {B} on December 16, 2015, 02:18:10 AM
I am sorry I can not make it to this, perhaps the next though, as it does sound like a lot of fun
Title: Re: GATHERING 2016
Post by: wren on December 21, 2015, 04:28:07 PM
well I live in ohio but no transportation or funds to go :(
Title: Re: GATHERING 2016
Post by: RAGNAR on December 21, 2015, 04:33:22 PM
Quote from: wren on December 21, 2015, 04:28:07 PM
well I live in ohio but no transportation or funds to go :(

IM me your location. We might be able to do something.
Title: Re: GATHERING 2016
Post by: Sidona on December 23, 2015, 12:20:55 PM
is it July yet?
Title: Re: GATHERING 2016
Post by: RAGNAR on December 23, 2015, 02:32:00 PM
Getting closer!!!!!  :) :) :) ;)
Title: Re: GATHERING 2016
Post by: hope{MTC}-Sr. Mat on December 29, 2015, 10:48:47 PM
i think we should do a mid year just like a day or 2 get together lol.
Title: Re: GATHERING 2016
Post by: RAGNAR on December 30, 2015, 12:03:34 PM
 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: GATHERING 2016
Post by: RAGNAR on January 11, 2016, 05:26:08 PM
Lot 11 secured for Mon the 11th through Mon the 18th!!!!!    :) :) :)
Title: Re: GATHERING 2016
Post by: Raziel on January 12, 2016, 04:13:42 AM
Tuchuk now has front row seats to the lake.  Lot 15 is secured from the 11th to the 18th for myself and lot 13 is secured from the 12th to the 18th for Sidona.

Raz
Title: Re: GATHERING 2016
Post by: RAGNAR on January 12, 2016, 08:25:17 AM
NOW WE'RE TALKIN'!!!!!

 :) :) :) :) :) :)
Title: Re: GATHERING 2016
Post by: ava on January 25, 2016, 12:10:50 AM
Could I go?!
Title: Re: GATHERING 2016
Post by: RAGNAR on January 25, 2016, 12:58:33 AM
Quote from: ava on January 25, 2016, 12:10:50 AM
Could I go?!

YES!!!!! It is up to you.
Title: Re: GATHERING 2016
Post by: Mariposa on February 20, 2016, 02:53:10 PM
for some unforeseen circumstances.. we wont be coming this year  :'( :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: GATHERING 2016
Post by: RAGNAR on February 20, 2016, 04:13:07 PM
 :(
Title: Re: GATHERING 2016
Post by: RickBulow74 on February 21, 2016, 04:47:20 AM
I might not be of the Camp, but would love to attend if I had the funds and the equipment.

However, I know this would be a tent even old Ragnar would approve of!

http://awesomejelly.com/massive-customizable-16-person-tent-with-dining-area-car-port/

(http://awesomejelly.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/massive-tent-3.jpg)

Of course, there is also this one as well:

http://awesomejelly.com/awesome-3-bedroom-tent-with-living-room-and-screened-porch-its-huge/

(http://awesomejelly.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/vango-diablo-900xl-tent_1-1024x339.jpg)
Title: Re: GATHERING 2016
Post by: RAGNAR on February 21, 2016, 11:21:25 AM
LOL I do like, if I were to live in it for a month or more or have others sharing it!!!!! I am actually more along the lines of simple, functional, quick and easy setup and teardown.

What I think would totally rock, would be one of those inflatable jump houses moored to the dock at the lake. Rectify the buoyancy issues, anchor it and moor it securely, use solar power to operate a small electric motor to maintain quiet constant inflation.

When ready to leave, shut off the pump, up anchor, cast off mooring lines, pull it ashore and roll that sucker up. Throw it in the bed of the truck and away we go. LOL

As it is, we will just stick to our vardo'ish trailer.
Title: Re: GATHERING 2016
Post by: RickBulow74 on February 21, 2016, 01:13:05 PM
Quote from: RAGNAR on February 21, 2016, 11:21:25 AM
LOL I do like, if I were to live in it for a month or more or have others sharing it!!!!! I am actually more along the lines of simple, functional, quick and easy setup and teardown.

What I think would totally rock, would be one of those inflatable jump houses moored to the dock at the lake. Rectify the buoyancy issues, anchor it and moor it securely, use solar power to operate a small electric motor to maintain quiet constant inflation.

When ready to leave, shut off the pump, up anchor, cast off mooring lines, pull it ashore and roll that sucker up. Throw it in the bed of the truck and away we go. LOL

As it is, we will just stick to our vardo'ish trailer.


Fair enough. :) Jus thought I would show that jus in case.
Title: Re: GATHERING 2016
Post by: RAGNAR on February 21, 2016, 03:45:30 PM
I do like it!!!!!

It would rock if there were a few people to share the huge one!!!!!

Even is two people, or two pairs shared the second one it would be great!!!!!

Would also mean additional hands to set up and tear down.

And that, my old friend, is the hardest part of camping. Is why I like backing the wagon into place, unhitching, setting the stands, drop down the porch, and we can camp.If we get fancy, we open the awnings out the sides and can utilize them for additional space if needed. Otherwise, a popup canopy suffices.

Though the wagon is still a constant work in progress, it is, and will continue to be a very self contained system. Quick and easy to set up, and about ten to fifteen minutes from start of teardown to being on the road.

I do have a few designs I came up with for even smaller compact sleeping trailers that look as though they would be ideal for Gatherings. But as yet, I have not built them. BUT... They seem sound in theory and on paper. *S* My goal is to be able to build them and sell them for the cost of a nice tent, but will do away with the common issues tents have.

When I can do this, I will sell them to family at cost of materials for no profit other than seeing my family at Gatherings enjoying themselves.

All they will need to do is have a hitch on their vehicle with a light jack, and get their plate for it. (And of course put their own belongings in the various places that will be built in for such. They will have electric hookups and modern lighting inside and out. Sleeper cabs more or less with bonuses. *W*
Title: Re: GATHERING 2016
Post by: prism {*RgR*1*} on April 06, 2016, 11:53:09 AM
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10201566639325103&set=gm.726039117498798&type=3 (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10201566639325103&set=gm.726039117498798&type=3)
Title: Re: GATHERING 2016
Post by: hope{MTC}-Sr. Mat on April 28, 2016, 11:34:17 AM
i won't be able to make it due to RL stuff.
Title: Re: GATHERING 2016
Post by: RAGNAR on April 28, 2016, 05:36:25 PM
Quote from: hope{MTC}-Sr. Mat on April 28, 2016, 11:34:17 AM
i won't be able to make it due to RL stuff.

Maybe next year.

 :(
Title: Re: GATHERING 2016
Post by: Mariposa on June 08, 2016, 01:51:03 PM
So who all is going now?
Title: Re: GATHERING 2016
Post by: RAGNAR on June 08, 2016, 05:56:26 PM
Thus far...

Ubara NightStorm
flame
Sidona
Doug
Raziel
Jill
Rags
woobie
Title: Re: GATHERING 2016
Post by: Mariposa on June 08, 2016, 07:38:10 PM
the OT's lol
Title: Re: GATHERING 2016
Post by: RAGNAR on June 11, 2016, 08:28:21 AM
It is getting closer!!!!!   :) :) :) :) :)
Title: Re: GATHERING 2016
Post by: RAGNAR on June 15, 2016, 02:56:23 PM
To follow the weather in Gathering territory...

http://www.weatherforyou.com/reports/index.php?forecast=zandh&pands=salem,ohio (http://www.weatherforyou.com/reports/index.php?forecast=zandh&pands=salem,ohio)
Title: Re: GATHERING 2016
Post by: RAGNAR on June 23, 2016, 07:05:59 PM
Attendance Update


Ubara NightStorm
flame
Sidona
Doug
Raziel
Jill
Rags
woobie
Title: Re: GATHERING 2016
Post by: Sidona on July 10, 2016, 10:29:47 AM
Clothes are packed.
Car is in the process of being packed.
Gotta work this afternoon and when I get home I'll have to finish up the last minute stuff and then off to bed.
Getting up very early to leave for OHIO!

OHIO! OHIO! OHIO!


I'm so ready for vacation...can you tell?
Title: Re: GATHERING 2016
Post by: RAGNAR on July 10, 2016, 05:56:30 PM
All attending... PLEASE DRIVE SAFE!!!!!   :) :) :)

Will see you there!!!!!
Title: Re: GATHERING 2016
Post by: RAGNAR on July 18, 2016, 05:46:06 PM
Good Gathering.

Attendees;


Raziel
Lana
Sidona
Dugg
Vala
Bob
Woobie
Rags


READY FOR 2017??!!!

Vala & Bob are home...

Raziel and Lana are home...

Sidona and Doug are still on the road home...

Woob and I are home, I think...


Title: Re: GATHERING 2016
Post by: Sidona on July 19, 2016, 11:19:55 PM
We are officially home, and ready for next year!