Cordiestock 2 - 2013? (Page 1 of 3)

I would like that as well Amy. I would be a tentative attendee (dependent on my work situation at the time), but I will make it if I can. There sure are lots of places between Zurf's place and yours that would fit. We might even be able to convince some of our Canadian Chordie members too attend, at least the ones from the eastern side of the country.

That might be tough for some of the Atlantic/east coasters, but there is nothing stopping a Cali-Chordiestock  from happening. I bet you could get a good gathering of people if you pick a good  location for all to meet.

I checked my calendar.  First two weekends of July and first three in August are already scheduled.  If the get-together is on either of the last two weekends in July, I'll try real hard to make it.

DE

That event was what I had marked on my calendar for the first weekend of August Zurf.

Right directly on the New River.  The campground is so "on" the New River that at times in the Spring it is under the New River. 

Anyway - if Amy comes up with a time, I will try to attend.

Dino.... I would love to come back to Cali... but I probably can't get away without the kids this time, and that would just be too much money for five people.

So, I am thinking maybe the last week/weekend in July (although mid August isn't totaly out.).  So with that in mind, and thinking either central Ny (North Shore of Oneida Lake area if you need a better idea)... or further south a hair into Pennsylvania.  Give me an idea if you may be in or not and if you have a preference on area or accommodations (tents, rvs, etc??)  Oh... and also if youlan to fish... if you need a river, stream, or lake. Lol!

Thi king of Jeffs situation.... maybe even near Albany somewhere near the Mohawk  could work. ALB airport is right there... or closer to me is SYR for those looking at planes... let me know what would work better that way too. I am totally not against picking people up at airports, train stations, or greyhound stops!

Ok, so since it sounds like we have no serious takers and just a few maybes, I am just going to plan something with family in mind... and I'll let you all know when and where and of course your invited to join us in you can.  Jeff-Topdown, if you can make it close enough, we'll come get ya and bring ya back to the airport too!  Albany is only about an hour and a half or so from here.  I drive further than that daily for work.

KEEP NEXT YEAR in mind though all PLEASE!  My son is graduating next year and we've planned to have a huge blow out for him.  He's never had anything huge in his honor... so we're thinking BIG!  Although you don't see him on Chordie much, he's a big time lurker.  He's joined a few skype Jams as well and would love to have you all come.  This won't be a gift expected invite either... just a huge bash that'll be good ole backyard NY Redneck fun.  Any one of you coming would be more than gift enough.  So... stay tuned for 2014 plans!

Would love to be able to come and see you and the family, Amy, but not sure I will have the funds to go anywhere long-haul this Summer! Perhaps I should just start saving up for 2014? But have a great time (with plenty of dead cow) whatever happens!

Let us know.  We're hoping to get up to somewhere near Elmira this summer to visit my sister.  It's possible we could swing by other parts of the state.  Possible.  Emphasis on the uncertainty.  My job has been unpredictable for the past year. 

- Zurf

Amy's Backyard campground works fine for me - that is if you can supply the gear (tent, sleeping bag, etc.). I also could stay in a nearby hotel, but that might pose an issue with driving knowing the amount of adult beverages I typically consume at events like this.  Not sure how far you are from Green Lake State Park - but I used to camp there as a kid and have fond memories of that place. My family held a reunion there last year that although I did not attend, had good reviews.

I'm wide open for the summer - have no set plans due to work obligations. Like I said, this would be at best a 3 or 4 day weekend for me. That said, don't plan around me, I'd love to meet the family, but I'd say the odds of making it are no better than 60 or 70%.

If I can make it, I will likely rent a car - I have family in Syracuse I would pretty much have to visit if I am that close.

Jeff - if you come up, I'll make my son clean the teenage stink out of his room and sleep on the couch so you can have his room.  Of course, if we end up with a bunch of campers and you prefer to sleep outside, I've got all the supplies you'd need for one to two people comfortably (air mattress and all).  I considered Green Lakes as it looks like they've got a bunch of sites available still (Verona Beach sadly doesn't).  I kind of gave up on the camp search though as I'm feeling like it's not going to end up being a whole lot of folks coming that would camp and at least in my back yard we can be obnoxious, loud, and up as late as we'd like.  LOL!  With my littlest ones recent issues, I'm thinking the back yard MIGHT be the safest place for her too.  (for those unaware, she is high functioning autism but has wandered off twice last week and doesn't seem to comprehend boundries.  I can imagine her visiting some strangers tent and hiding there until someone found her). 

Ok, so I'll talk with the man and find out when he's going to Michigan and we'll plan from there. 

Zurf, I absolutely understand the issues with travel and taking time off from work - etc.  If you and the family can make it that would be awesome.  If you can fly up on your own and need a ride from the airport, I can drive you back and forth too (SYR is closest if that helps at all).  Anyone else that wants to come and would prefer a campground, there really are a LOT of them nearby.  The issue is that this is a  seasonal "beach resort" area.  With Oneida Lake in my "backyard" the closest tent sites fill up quickly so finding a campground with enough sites for a GROUP is tricky this late in the game.  I will plan better for 2014 for sure!

Again, all are welcome!  Location:  North Bay, NY 13123 - around the corner from Sylvan Beach NY - tiny amusement park, public beach, lake, many nearby streams, etc.  There will be a small bon fire, adult beverages, dead cow, kids playing, backyard or nearby camping, and GUITARS!!!!!!  Date TBD: around the end of July

Hit me up for more specifics and I'm not afraid of suggestions!  If a sudden influx of people begins, I may look into Green Lakes campground for a group rate.