Southeast TC Gathering - FALL 2022 ???

[GoinThisAway]

Anyone up for a truck camper gathering in the southeast sometime between mid-September and mid-November? I was talking with a campground in middle Tennessee about a gathering in 2020 when circumstances brought an end to those plans. If there's sufficient interest, I'll see what I can do to set something up for this fall. Note that these gatherings simply provide an opportunity for truck campers to get together with other truck campers. No training sessions, demonstrations, or vendors. Usually an icebreaker Friday evening, a group supper Saturday evening, and maybe a breakfast Sunday morning but even none of that is guaranteed 😉 Mostly you're on your own to visit at the campground, explore the area, sample local delicacies, etc.

[GoinThisAway]

Sorry folks but I've had some family issues arise which have thrown my plans up in the air for a while. I haven't given up hope of setting up a gathering but if I don't get something set soon for this fall I'll refocus on 2024 instead.

[GoinThisAway]

I meant to acknowledge the folks who'd posted after my JUN 28 post.

billyg - It would be good to see y'all again, Bill & Liz! If you getaway to mid-TN before we do a gathering, drop us a line and we'll meet up.

Highway Runner - Hi Ginger & Kent. We had live music at the three previous gatherings. They were locals who played for tips and sale of their music. So some Bluegrass or other is possible.

bookmaker - Ah, Pigeon Forge in October. I hope the fall colors show up for you but it's been so hot & dry they may be a little lacking this year.

bka0721 - The last time I know you were east of the Mississippi you stirred up a bunch of tornadoes. Guess I should add a storm shelter to the list of amenities needed for the gathering if you come 🙂 It would be worth it though to visit some more.

I'll get back with y'all sometime before the end of the year!

[bka0721]

Sounds like a great opportunity. I will watch for the future plans.

bryan

[GoinThisAway]

I'm going to put off scheduling a gathering until 2023. I looked around the area I wanted to use but wasn't able to find a CG with a pavilion or clubhouse and suitable availability before getting into the holiday season. So watch for an announcement on a Southeast Truck Camper Gathering in 2023. Meanwhile, there's the D&H RV Truck Camper Rally in NC the first weekend in November. We most likely can't go but y'all can get together there.

[bookmaker]

We're interested.

However, we already have a family trip to Pidgeon Forge sometime early October.

Dale

[Highway_Runner]

I think We would like that. Maybe setup some Bluegrass.
Ginger & Kent will likely be there.

[billyg]

Hi Liz and I will keep an eye out on this post. We need a getaway! Bill

[GoinThisAway]

devildog1971 - Good to hear from you! I look forward to seeing your new rig and pup.

I'm encouraged by the responses here and will go ahead and find us a campground. So stay tuned ...

[devildog1971]

Terri and I will be there, still have those jack motors and jack for you all

[Atchafalaya_man]

Regarding campsite availability, I have been curiously checking COE/State reservations for summer/fall, just on a random basis. Fuel prices seem to have really eased up crowding and there are openings where they are normally booked solid. As said, any park near a big city still appears booked up on weekends.

[GoinThisAway]

monkey44 - Wish I was in the Blue Ridge mountains right now! I'd be glad to meet y'all!

Atchafala_man - Hi Doug & Jo Ann! I recall y'all were just one site away from ours at the 2018 event. I pulled the plug on plans for a 2020 gathering before ever putting anything on here. I'm not looking at the Nashville area as commercial campgrounds there are outrageously expensive while Corps and State campgrounds there book up way in advance. I've got somewhere else in mind but don't want to pin it down just yet.

kohldad - This'll be the first one where you and I are both retired too 🙂

[kohldad]

I'm game. Columbus Day weekend would be my vote which would help those who still work have an extra day and the weather is usually very nice. At least I won't have a 10 hour drive this time regardless of where you hold it.

[Atchafalaya_man]

Phyllis, searching for the old discussions of that event that got cancelled, I could find nothing because the Forums only allow a search of the last 12 months. Thus, I was unable to find the area of that campground you were considering. Wasn't it somewhere around Nashville?

[monkey44]

We might ... been awhile, and are planning a trip in the Fall ... not sure where yet. Blue Ridge area probably, we're pretty flexible.