Jacketfest 09

[aMillionDreams]

Or try to time in August when dragonboy is in Memphis.

That would be good.  I was thinking some time in July or early August. When are the other fests? bonaroo etc.

[mjkoehler]

Or try to time in August when dragonboy is in Memphis.

That would be good.  I was thinking some time in July or early August. When are the other fests? bonaroo etc.

Trying to remember the exact dates, but I wanna say it's that first week is when he's here.

[weeniebeenie]

You should all just come to Oz and have Jacketfest here. ;)

awesome. i'd love to go to australia one day, so why not now?
:)

Exactly.

[megalicious]

I'M IN!

well, i WANT to be in.  just depends on the date and all.

i liked the cave city spot meg found for the last fest.  the only downside was not having a lot to do around the campground during the day (hiking, for instance).

the more of us there are, the more we guarantee no creepy drifter dudes in the camp area.

cave city was terrific too because it was close to louisville.

like crazylove, i am also a fan of the flushing toilets and running water.

perhaps we can find a small state or national park camp area.  the reason i suggest small is so that there are fewer non-fest campers.  i just wouldn't want to impinge on someone's weekend of solitude and nature with our rambunctious goings-on and clambake-age.

i will make a trip to AAA to pick up a Kentucky travel guide to start looking for possible camp/private locations.

YEAH, DYLAN!  [smiley=beer.gif]

time to start working on my peep-tossing and corn-hole skillz.

y'all need to holler at mammoth cave national park. they have some of the coolest hiking trails i've ever been on, and also you can canoe/kayak/take cave tours. all in all, a sweet locale.

[Soulshine]

I'M IN!

well, i WANT to be in.  just depends on the date and all.

i liked the cave city spot meg found for the last fest.  the only downside was not having a lot to do around the campground during the day (hiking, for instance).

the more of us there are, the more we guarantee no creepy drifter dudes in the camp area.

cave city was terrific too because it was close to louisville.

like crazylove, i am also a fan of the flushing toilets and running water.

perhaps we can find a small state or national park camp area.  the reason i suggest small is so that there are fewer non-fest campers.  i just wouldn't want to impinge on someone's weekend of solitude and nature with our rambunctious goings-on and clambake-age.

i will make a trip to AAA to pick up a Kentucky travel guide to start looking for possible camp/private locations.

YEAH, DYLAN!  [smiley=beer.gif]

time to start working on my peep-tossing and corn-hole skillz.

y'all need to holler at [highlight]mammoth cave national park[/highlight]. they have some of the coolest hiking trails i've ever been on, and also you can canoe/kayak/take cave tours. all in all, a sweet locale.

I think that is one of the one's I looked up the other night.

Roo is in June. Lolla is the weekend of Aug 7-9. I'm in a wedding Aug 15 (the "outsiders" that want to join us are getting hitched)

Would the weekend of Aug 1 work for everyone? Is that when Dragonboy is stateside?

I'm sure it will be difficult to find a weekend that works for everyone.....but hopefully we can figure something out!  :)

[Love Dogg]

I want in.  How many people are you thinking...25...100...200?

[ALady]

I like August 1st.

[Penny Lane]

This sounds fun, i love camping. Count me in.

[wharf rat]

Sounds like a damn good time, I just can't commit to anything yet.  Lots of stuff going on- kid's baseball games, coaching, two other camping trips planned already, vacation, etc.  
I look forward to the announced date so I can see if it can work or not.

[ms. yvon]

for everyone looking for an announced date:  this is really a process of finding out which dates work people.

meg:  will look at mammoth caves!

lovedog, last fest we had about 20 campers all weekend with another 15 or so drop ins for the music.

[Soulshine]

I vote July 31 to Aug 2

(is this what we're supposed to do to find a date or is someone going to be "The Decider" and whoever can't make it will just have to cope?)

[aMillionDreams]

That weekend works for me, but I'll have to run it by the wife, August 1 is our five year anniversary.  That time is perfect for me.  Of course we will also have to check if the campground is available or not on the weekend we choose.  Or maybe we should hold the date firm and a place that can accommodate us.

I'm excited so many peeps are planning on coming.  I can't wait to meet you all and catch up with the ones I already know.

I think 50 is a reasonable number to look for, for those looking for spots.  Thank you all for your help.  

[Penny Lane]

if anyone's going down from the NY/NJ area, let me know if you wanna share rides. I think reenie is in, too.

Unless JJ offers me a ride in his T bird.

[Soulshine]

if anyone's going down from the NY/NJ area, let me know if you wanna share rides. I think reenie is in, too.

Unless JJ offers me a ride in his T bird.

;D

Anyone going from northern or central illinois can hook up with me for a ride....or if you are in my path headed south/southeast I'll pick you up!

I'm excited!!  :)

[Taterbug]

That weekend works for me, but I'll have to run it by the wife, August 1 is our five year anniversary.  That time is perfect for me.  Of course we will also have to check if the campground is available or not on the weekend we choose.  Or maybe we should hold the date firm and a place that can accommodate us.

I'm excited so many peeps are planning on coming.  I can't wait to meet you all and catch up with the ones I already know.

I think 50 is a reasonable number to look for, for those looking for spots.  Thank you all for your help.  

I got an idea :D... maybe you should tell your wife you want to renew your wedding vows and we can have a jacket wedding in a cave.
You can tell me to shut up anytime  I totally understand  :).
I've been married 22 years and haven't renewed anything but my life insurance policy and my underwear.  

[Soulshine]

I sent an email off to Mammoth Cave inquiring whether or not they have the space/availability to accommodate us on those dates.

[ms. yvon]

nice action-taking, soulshine!

[TheBigChicken]

I'm coming if I have to hitch hike or jump a freight train...I wonder what the Greyhound driver would do when I started to wheel my keg of beer on board :D  I will bring the keg

[reenie]

if anyone's going down from the NY/NJ area, let me know if you wanna share rides. I think reenie is in, too.

Unless JJ offers me a ride in his T bird.

I am in.  Penny, I can pick you up on the way.   :)

[meggha]

Will anyone be passing through southern NM? Or anyone want to car pool with me from somewhere near NM? I would love to go!!