Our girls will still be in school so we won't be able to attend.

I'm in. Since Elkhart is close to Grand Rapids, I may take a side trip to the builders of my engine, Peninsular Diesel.

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Originally posted by Nick Cagle:
Dates: Thursday May 13, 2010 to Sunday May 16, 2010

Milford, Indiana area.

I have contacted Elkhart Campground, and Eby Pines Campground. Monday, I will contact Elkhart County Fairgrounds. All of these can handle us those dates and we will select a campground next week. Please check out their websites and give me your input.

BTW, Nick, I recehecked my map, and it's 23.10 miles from Elkhart to Milford, not 231.0

My reservations have been Made!!!!!!!!!!!!. Elkhart County Fairgrounds for May 13-16, 2010.

I spoke with Tanya Swihart at 574-533-3247. She has set aside 20 spaces for Barthmobile GTG for those dates. The current rates are $24.61 for 30A and $26.75 for 50A. These rates include sales tax. Rates may be adjusted in January.

NO DEPOSIT is required. Just call Tanya and reserve your spot. If you would like to arrive early or stay later, just give them your dates.

SEE YA THERE

Nick & Donna

I wish I could make this one consdiering how it's fairly close to me. But considering my graduation ceremony is May 8th, I don't think I would be able to get back to Michigan from Kentucky and get the Barth road worthy by the 13th.

Next one I guess...

Count us in Nick!....We're packed, driveshaft is greased...We're good-to-go!

I spent quite a bit of time in the area......to help flesh it out a little:

For those who may be staying in the area longer, there's the BIG Great Lakes Rally in Berrien Springs MI on May 27-31, about 50 miles away....Over a thousand coaches, lots of exhibits, seminars and entertainment.
FMI: http://www.glassrally.org/

You can't visit the area without a trip to the Shipshewana Flea Market (20mi+/-). Acres & acres of flea market antiques, junque & crafts. It's predominantly Amish, so here's your big chance to pick up a buggy, draft horse or butter churn at great prices. FMI: http://www.tradingplaceamerica.com/fleamarket.php

Mentone IN, (35mi) is national home of the Popular Rotorcraft Association at the local airport - lots of civilian helicopters & gyros on display & in the air. Hometown of Larry Bell (Bell Helicopter), there's a great little museum in town about his life & accomplishments, as well as various rotarywing aircraft on display.
FMI: http://www.bellaircraftmuseum.org/

For gearheads, consider a visit to the the Auburn/Cord/Duesenberg Museum in Auburn IN (40mi)....Some of the most beautiful cars ever produced! FMI: http://www.automobilemuseum.or...t/Pages/default.aspx

And finally, for Nick-the-Host: http://find.mapmuse.com/directory/firewood/in/goshen

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Originally posted by Lee:
Count us in Nick!....We're packed, driveshaft is greased...We're good-to-go!

And finally, for Nick-the-Host: http://find.mapmuse.com/directory/firewood/in/goshen

After watching a master at his craft work for a week, there is no way I would embarrass myself with my amateurish abilities. As any good leader would do, I will delegate those duties to a real expert that I will import from the College Park, Md. area. He shall be the Fire CZAR.


Nick

Made my reservation today.

Just spent Saturday last week in Shipshewana, About 25 mile from Milford. Nice place, old Amish town. Lots of horse and buggies. Huge old time hardware store. Lots of Quilts and Quality built funiture. Know whre Barths Quality came from. Got together with my sister, brother, niece/nephew and new grand niece for family style meal. they are from Grand Rapids, and this was about half way for us to meet. Worth the 4 Hr drive just for the food. The Amish sure can cook. Great place to put on the schedule for a short drive from Milford. Don't know if can make it on Thur, kids in school. but Barth willing will try to meet everyone on Sat.

doorman

Can you bring firewood into Indiana or is there a restriction because of beetle infestation?

Regarding the date for Milford GTG. The first weekend of time trial for the Indy 500 will also be that weekend for any one that might be interested.

Doorman

I just made our reservation.

Here is a map of the area we will be in. We have sites 457-476



Nick

Reservations made 5/12-17.