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Let's not be too hasty, maybe we can have a rally anyway, elsewhere, is hardcore offroading a definite requirement ?
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Would moving the date back a few weeks ,So we could have the park to ourselfs be an option???Just asking.
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Doesn't matter to me.. But honestly the venue doesn't matter to me either. I just want to get out and wheel, and see some MVs wheel. I only wish I could have had a deuce of my own by now.
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the main problem is getting the time off. For me, I run a shop and have to know way in advance whe I want to take time off so I can arrange to close down the place. I had planned on closing down that friday and sat to come down to the event, but I certainly dont wanna show up driving a feret around with a bunch of kids.
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I don't blame you at all. Thats why I'd like to come up with another plan. Place or time or_ _ _ _ _ _??????
Would you need weeks or moth??? I'd like to talk to the oner of the place and get a better idea of what is going on.
2 weeks after we had planed they have nothing on the calender , I thought about getting the hole place for our selfs????? But I need to know what evey one else thinks. Its for all of us not just me and I want what will be best for all of us.
Would you need weeks or moth??? I'd like to talk to the oner of the place and get a better idea of what is going on.
2 weeks after we had planed they have nothing on the calender , I thought about getting the hole place for our selfs????? But I need to know what evey one else thinks. Its for all of us not just me and I want what will be best for all of us.
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I can do this month or next, as vacation builds up with time. If or once we reach a consensus, yeah let's try to get the place - or at least an agreement for no mass events that weekend and maybe rights to the RV/electricity area. If we can get on their internal calendar, maybe they won't schedule something on top of our plans.
Hey come on, anyone else have input? Even a simple camping thing would be do-able long as there's a big field to drive in.. deuce drag races!
Hey come on, anyone else have input? Even a simple camping thing would be do-able long as there's a big field to drive in.. deuce drag races!
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guys please speak up.. do yall want to change the schedule or just blow it off till?
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My issue is getting into the fall season our Vehicle club has a lot of events, Parades and other stuff going through November. I am in agreement that I don't want to be in a park full of kids on ATV's. Maybe we should try and plan on a event next spring say in April? Don't know just a thought. Also I cant reschedule time off at short notice.
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OK for me. I have already scheduled vacation time and can't change now anyway. Due to work requirements I had to schedule it. Sometimes choices have to be made. I'm off SEPT 29 though OCT 14. road trip..
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I'll do what ever every one else whats to do. They have an open weekend the end of next moth. Or if we have 25 vehicles(@ $25 per) we can get a privte week end. Or we can try to find some place else or or
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So is this cancelled or what?
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If anyone wants to go I'm still in. But if not that's ok too.
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With the ATV thing going on , I think most don't what to go. I've been trying to talk to the owner but every time I call he is out of town and they say they will have him call back. But that aint happen yet. Do we want to try to reserve the place for our selves only??? This year yet or first of next??? Any other ideas????
Or do any of you still want too go??? I'll give it a shot. So speak up or hold your peace.
They have another open park weekend next mouth
Or do any of you still want too go??? I'll give it a shot. So speak up or hold your peace.
They have another open park weekend next mouth
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how about next spring sometime?
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Well I did not make it I hope those that did had a great time. Do we want to start throwing out some dates for next year? I would still like to do this.
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Oklahoma D-Day 2008, June 9-15th is yet another opportunity for you to showcase
your classic military vehicles at this park. I know, it's also during the summer, but that
didn't stopped some 12-15,000 people from as far away as Canada England and even
Iraq making the trek last year.
Oklahoma D-Day is just that, a re-enactment event, in which participants swap blank
firing weapons out for paintball guns. With much of the close to 800 acres in play, it's
not your typical paintball event, not with over 4,000 players and some 40 vehicles
involved.
Key objectives which need to be taken if the allies are to win include; Ste. mere
Eglise, Caen, Sword, Utah and Omaha beaches, Pegasus bridge, Colleville,
Breacourt Manor, Cherbourg and St Laurent.
Already have a nearly fully restored HT taking part, not only in the parade which
takes place that friday, along with one or two classic tractors which the owner has.
Here's a couple shots of it for your review and comment -
Here's a topo overlay map which also shows the road/trail system, as well as a few low level
photos of some of the many areas used during this week long event.
If you'd perfer to see the area from the air, jsut click the following link. It'll give you a two
minute overflight of the entire area, including the 100+ acre camping grounds which are
filled a couple days ahead of the main event.
Chopper flight -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7iTB_1Y0lk
Finally I'd like to close this post by sharing with you a
video presentaiton we created to help give those who
have never taken part in the event a better sense of
what this event is all about. If you'd like more details,
either contact the site itself, or drop me a note.
D-Day (from the Allied perspective)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuyO8iE5vgI
Sincerely,
Andrew Van Der Plaats
your classic military vehicles at this park. I know, it's also during the summer, but that
didn't stopped some 12-15,000 people from as far away as Canada England and even
Iraq making the trek last year.
Oklahoma D-Day is just that, a re-enactment event, in which participants swap blank
firing weapons out for paintball guns. With much of the close to 800 acres in play, it's
not your typical paintball event, not with over 4,000 players and some 40 vehicles
involved.
Key objectives which need to be taken if the allies are to win include; Ste. mere
Eglise, Caen, Sword, Utah and Omaha beaches, Pegasus bridge, Colleville,
Breacourt Manor, Cherbourg and St Laurent.
Already have a nearly fully restored HT taking part, not only in the parade which
takes place that friday, along with one or two classic tractors which the owner has.
Here's a couple shots of it for your review and comment -
Here's a topo overlay map which also shows the road/trail system, as well as a few low level
photos of some of the many areas used during this week long event.
If you'd perfer to see the area from the air, jsut click the following link. It'll give you a two
minute overflight of the entire area, including the 100+ acre camping grounds which are
filled a couple days ahead of the main event.
Chopper flight -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7iTB_1Y0lk
Finally I'd like to close this post by sharing with you a
video presentaiton we created to help give those who
have never taken part in the event a better sense of
what this event is all about. If you'd like more details,
either contact the site itself, or drop me a note.
D-Day (from the Allied perspective)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuyO8iE5vgI
Sincerely,
Andrew Van Der Plaats
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Three short clips of the Allied Commands newly acquired track. Owner Keith Mitts
of Mississippi says he'd love to see some of the rest of you show up, even if it's
just for so the 12,000 can see what you have. Firday afternoon there's also a
short parade. if anyone's interested in more details, drop me a line or give my
office a call.
LINKS:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLjRVSKzqXw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmSLrk0P0HU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TpOWmT22l8
Sincerely,
of Mississippi says he'd love to see some of the rest of you show up, even if it's
just for so the 12,000 can see what you have. Firday afternoon there's also a
short parade. if anyone's interested in more details, drop me a line or give my
office a call.
LINKS:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLjRVSKzqXw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmSLrk0P0HU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TpOWmT22l8
Sincerely,
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There's the question of how the re-enactors feel about post-WWII vehicles in their events. Whle I usually park my radio truck and throw up some antennas (and use an ATV to get around the AO), most others would like to go on the trails with their vehicles. It would be fun to attend the event, but a shame to have to keave trailworthy vehicles parked for show only. This should invite many comments.
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check out new post about 2008 memorial day event:
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=16024
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=16024
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Oklahoma D-Day
Just a quick update on the Oklahoma field. They've
just about completed preperations to install a dual
lane bridge across one of their ravines. It'll serve
as 'Pegasus Bridge' during their June 14th D-Day
event. Also understnd Dewayne, the owner, has
plans to use his big Cat to widen most of the roads,
as well as cut some new ones. Finally, they've also
added another 30 acres to this site.
So far I've heard from just one vehicle owner, who
might be interested in coming out and taking part.
I can understand everyone's concerns about heat,
but where are you going to find 12-15,000 people
to come and appreciate all your hard work? If it's
a matter of newer, versus vintage, he runs a fleet
of multi-fuel duces and some older school buses to
move the 4,000 particpants between the staging
areas and their drop off points. Finally, we'll also
have a restored white half track there, running in
the event, plus as many as 40 other simulated
armor vehicles as well.
If anyone else has any questions on this, please drop
me a line or give my office a call anythime between
0600-1930.
Sincerely,
Andrew Van Der Plaats
Director Tactical Information and Strategic Services
Office of the CofS, SHAEF
"Details Hold The Key To Success"
Office: 407.563.3884
Email: ADorsai@aol.com
Just a quick update on the Oklahoma field. They've
just about completed preperations to install a dual
lane bridge across one of their ravines. It'll serve
as 'Pegasus Bridge' during their June 14th D-Day
event. Also understnd Dewayne, the owner, has
plans to use his big Cat to widen most of the roads,
as well as cut some new ones. Finally, they've also
added another 30 acres to this site.
So far I've heard from just one vehicle owner, who
might be interested in coming out and taking part.
I can understand everyone's concerns about heat,
but where are you going to find 12-15,000 people
to come and appreciate all your hard work? If it's
a matter of newer, versus vintage, he runs a fleet
of multi-fuel duces and some older school buses to
move the 4,000 particpants between the staging
areas and their drop off points. Finally, we'll also
have a restored white half track there, running in
the event, plus as many as 40 other simulated
armor vehicles as well.
If anyone else has any questions on this, please drop
me a line or give my office a call anythime between
0600-1930.
Sincerely,
Andrew Van Der Plaats
Director Tactical Information and Strategic Services
Office of the CofS, SHAEF
"Details Hold The Key To Success"
Office: 407.563.3884
Email: ADorsai@aol.com
