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SUMMARY:TCT’s SHADOW OF THE BEAR
DESCRIPTION:Rally hosts:  Rebecca Shrode & Paul Lashbrook \n\n\n\nContact info:  e-mail is Rebecca@BrookRode.com or send a message to https://www.facebook.com/RebeccaShrode \n\n\n\nTCT’s 8th Annual Shadow Of The Bear RallyOrchard Beach State Park\, Manistee\, MichiganSeptember 19 to 22\, 2024We are very excited for TCT’s 8th Annual Shadow Of The Bear Rally at beautiful Orchard Beach State Park in Manistee\, Michigan.  Last year was wonderful!  The weather was Pure Michigan Autumn perfect!  Orchard Beach is a wonderful state park and perfect to be the home of Shadow Of The Bear.  The campground is located on the top of a sand dune; many of our campsites have a view of Lake Michigan. We sit at our campsites enjoying each other’s company\, we watch the eagles soar while riding on the thermals over the lake.  It is so cool!  We enjoy taking our meals in the moved and refreshed Pavilion.  The size of the Pavilion will accommodate all of us – as many of us as are in attendance can enjoy our meals together.  \n\n\n\nTCT’s Shadow Of The Bear is a unique rally.  Because the local area is so beautiful\, our agenda allows for lots of “touristing” time. Orchard Beach State Park is a beautiful destination on its own for a vacation.  There are wineries & craft breweries nearby\, cute small towns to visit\, and beauty all around.  Our agenda is simple.  We gather together for breakfast and share our plans for the day.  Most of the day is free for what we call “touristing.”  We come back together for dinner and share our adventures of the day.  Each evening we gather round campfires.  Perfect Fall camping in one of the most beautiful parts of Michigan. \n\n\n\nA couple housekeeping reminders: 1)  To reserve a site: log into your account in the State’s reservation system https://midnrreservations.com/ and use the Group Hold function. \n\n\n\nThe Group Hold Code is:  Shadow2024The hold is for sites in the “A-H\, 28-77\, 108-136\, Cabins” section of the campground map.\n\n\n\nThe group hold will remain in place until April 16\, 2024.  The open sites will be available to the public.The campsites at Orchard Beach are large and feel spread out.  Last year\, we discussed getting our group closer together.  We thought clustering around the Hostess/Host site would be best.  Please reserve your site as near to the host site #120 as possible. \n\n\n\nTCT’s Shadow Of The Bear is September 19 to 22.  You are invited to come early and stay late.  See you there!!!!!2)  Rally fee:  $45:  you can pay by PayPal. Our PayPal user name is ContactUs@BrookRode.com   \n\n\n\nYou may also send a check.  If you use the USPS\, please mail the check sooner rather than later.  \n\n\n\nAddress is:  Rebecca Shrode\, 19019 Waite Blvd. South Bend\, IN  46637.  \n\n\n\nPlease note:  rally fees are due before the event happens because most of the expenses for the rally happen before the gathering begins. \n\n\n\nThe first 7 Shadow Of The Bear rallies were so much fun.  We relaxed\, made new friends\, grew existing friendships\, enjoyed lively conversation\, and generally had a really good time.  We are looking forward to the 8th Annual TCT Shadow Of The Bear Rally being the best yet!Safe travels & happy camping!Rebecca & Paul  \n\n\n\nIvory  \n\n\n\n$45 Rally Fee \n\n\n\nRebecca Shrode \n\n\n\nView Organizer Website \n\n\n\nRebecca@BrookRode.com
URL:https://tincantourists.com/event/tcts-shadow-of-the-bear/
LOCATION:Orchard Beach State Park\, 2064 Lakeshore Rd\, Manistee\, MI\, 49660\, United States
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SUMMARY:7th Annual Shadow of the Bear Rally
DESCRIPTION:We are very excited for TCT’s 2023 Shadow Of The Bear Rally at Orchard Beach State Park.  The park and Tin Can Tourists have been friends for over a century.  Last year was wonderful\, we had such a good time!  Many of our campsites have a view of Lake Michigan. As we sat at our campsites\, enjoying each others company\, we watched the eagles soar\, riding on the thermals over the lake.  It was so cool!  We enjoyed taking our meals in the moved and refreshed Pavilion.  The size of the Pavilion will accommodate all of us – as many of us as are in attendance can enjoy our meals together.  Because the local area is so beautiful\, our agenda allows for lots of “touristing” time.  The park’s rangers have recommended a block of sites for our gathering. They are highlighted in white on the site map at the end of this letter. Please note:  The sites highlighted offer the best view of the lake and mature trees providing ample shade.    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSITES CAN BE RESERVED ONLINE:  https://midnrreservations.com/home \n\n\n\nAGENDA: \n\n\n\nTHURSDAY: \n\n\n\nMorning:  Koffee & Kibitzing – Host Site           \n\n\n\nMorning – 4:00pm:  Arrive & Set Up/Then Sign In/Site TBD         \n\n\n\n5:00pm:  Meet & Greet Dinner at a restaurant TBA \n\n\n\nEvening:  Campfire & Conversations – Site# TBD \n\n\n\nFRIDAY: \n\n\n\n7:30am:  Koffee & Kibitzing – The Pavilion \n\n\n\n8:00am:  Breakfast Pitch In – The Pavilion \n\n\n\nMorning/Afternoon: Free Ranging the Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore\, Manistee\, and Leelanau Peninsula \n\n\n\n6:00pm:  Dinner – Pot Luck – The Pavilion \n\n\n\nEvening:  Campfire & Conversations – Site# TBD \n\n\n\nSATURDAY: \n\n\n\n7:30am:  Koffee & Kibitzing – The Pavilion \n\n\n\n8:00am:  Breakfast Pitch In – The Pavilion  \n\n\n\nMorning/Afternoon: Free Ranging the Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore\, Manistee\, and Leelanau Peninsula \n\n\n\n6:00pm:  Dinner – Pot Luck – The Pavilion                                \n\n\n\nEvening:  Campfire & Conversations – Site# TBD \n\n\n\nSUNDAY \n\n\n\n8:00am:  Koffee & Kibitzing – Host site             \n\n\n\n9:00am:  Farewells and Best Wishes for Safe \n\n\n\nSUNDAY (continued) \n\n\n\nFor the “Hell No We Won’t Goers:” \n\n\n\n5:00:   Dinner at a local restaurant TBA (rain or shine) \n\n\n\n7:41pm:   Sunset Manistee beach (weather permitting) \n\n\n\nEvening:  Campfire & Conversations – Site# TBA \n\n\n\nIMPORTANT NOTES:  \n\n\n\nRally Fee: $45  Please mail a check ASAP toRebecca Shrode \n\n\n\n19019 Waite Blvd. \n\n\n\nSouth Bend\, IN 46637 \n\n\n\n\nChecks are best and need to arrive in our mailbox by Saturday September 9th.\n\n\n\n\n\nYou can also send us your rally fee via PayPal (https://www.paypal.com/us/home).  Our PayPal addy is ContactUs@BrookRode.com. If your e-mail addy does not clearly indicate who you are\, please put your name in the note area.\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen you pay the rally fee\, please let us know your Site#.  Thanks!\n\n\n\n\nTCT Dues:  This is an official Tin Can Tourist rally.  Your dues need to be current.  Annual renewal time for TCT dues is in May.  If you still need to renew:  (https://tincantourists.com/product/annual-tct-membership-subscription/) \n\n\n\nParticipant Packets:  One participant packet will be available for each rig.  Included in the packet:  Site Map\, Agenda\, Name Tags\, Personalized 2023 Shadow Of The Bear Window/Door Sign\, and a 3D printed 2023 Shadow Of The Bear Memento/Souvenir.   \n\n\n\nNumber of Participants:  Come one…come all!  In the past\, we have had to limit the size of the rally due to occupancy restrictions on the building where we took our meals.  This year\, we have “The Pavilion\,” so a limit on the number of participants is unnecessary.  The more the merrier!!!“The Pavilion:” is where we will be taking our meals.  It is an impressive stone structure.  It was recently moved from the top of the sand dune to a safer spot tucked at the north end of the campground.  We will use “The Pavilion” for Fun\, Food\, & Fellowship.  The building is an easy walk from our campsites.  You can also drive to it.  In the event of rain or gale force winds\, “The Pavilion” will be our go to for fires and conversations. \n\n\n\nOpen House: NO Open House this year.  \n\n\n\nFUN AGENDA ITEMS FOR 2023: \n\n\n\n“Koffee & Kibitzing:” Coffee\, creamers\, and sweeteners will be provided.  Please bring your own coffee mug and a chair. \n\n\n\n“Early Bird Club:” on Thursday\, we’ll go out to dinner at a locally owned restaurant in Manistee. We enjoy Early Bird Club Dinners at other gatherings.  It is a nice way to cap off a travel/set up day. \n\n\n\n“Hell No We Won’t Goers:” we’ll go out to an early dinner on Sunday at locally owned restaurant in Manistee:  Then weather permitting\, head over to the beach and lighthouse to enjoy Mother Nature’s show.  https://www.michigan.org/property/manistee-north-pierhead-lighthouse   \n\n\n\nWhat is a “Pitch In” Breakfast?”  They are popular at other gatherings – so you may be familiar with them.  You are invited to bring a completed dish to share\, bacon\, eggs\, casseroles\, hash browns\, etc…  You can also bring uncooked eggs\, bacon\, bread\, hash browns\, oil\, butter\, jams\, etc…  Please bring electric griddles\, skillets\, and toasters.  You can offer to cook the eggs and bacon for folks right on the spot\, or they can cook their breakfast themselves.  In addition to bringing a dish/something to share\, please bring your own table service.  More questions?  Please ask. \n\n\n\nPot Lucks:  Please bring your favorite pot luck dish to share.  Those fabulous dishes make each pot luck unique and delicious!  In addition to bringing a dish share\, please bring your own table service.  More questions?  Please ask. \n\n\n\nVOLUNTEERS NEEDED: \n\n\n\n\nRegistration:  put together participant packets\, help with registration on Thursday\n\n\n\nPitch In Breakfasts and Pot Luck Dinners:  Help with set-up\, arranging food\, and clean up.\n\n\n\nFun:  Please bring Corn Hole\, board & card games\, puzzles\, and your knitting/crochet/embroidery projects for time we spend together in “The Pavilion.”  Please bring your musical instruments to play ‘round the campfire or in the Pavilion. \n\n\n\n\nGOING OUT TO EAT:  on Thursday\, Friday\, and Sunday:  The restaurants will understandably asked for a head count.  Please watch for and then RESPOND TO an upcoming e-mail/Facebook post.  \n\n\n\nTHE AREA:  There is so much beauty to see and so many fun things to do\, it is impossible to list them all here.  We urge you to do Google searches to plan your touristing time while at the rally.  A few good places to start: \n\n\n\nhttps://www.visitmanisteecounty.com/Sleeping Bear Dunes Visitor’s Bureau \n\n\n\nLeelanau Peninsula Wine Trail \n\n\n\nIf you did everything suggested on these links\, you would be busy in the area for over a month…or more!  There are many more sites you can browse online. \n\n\n\nThe first 6 Shadow Of The Bear rallies were so much fun.  We relaxed\, made new friends\, grew existing friendships\, enjoyed lively conversation\, and generally had a really good time.  We are looking forward to the 7th Annual TCT Shadow Of The Bear Rally being the best yet!Safe travels & happy camping!Rebecca & Paul \n\n\n\nIvory
URL:https://tincantourists.com/event/7th-annual-shadow-of-the-bear-rally/
LOCATION:Orchard Beach State Park\, 2064 Lakeshore Rd\, Manistee\, MI\, 49660\, United States
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SUMMARY:6th Annual Shadow of the Bear
DESCRIPTION:Greetings one and all! \n\n\n\nWe are very excited for The Shadow Of The Bear Rally’s return to Orchard Beach State Park.  The park and Tin Can Tourists have been friends for over a century.  Last year\, a lot of you expressed a strong desire to return to Orchard Beach.  We listened and took action.  Now the Pavilion has been moved\, we can safely enjoy our meals there.  All of us – as many of us as are in attendance.  The park’s rangers have recommended a block of sites for our gathering. They are highlighted in white on the site map at the end of this letter.    \n\n\n\nSITES CAN BE RESERVED ONLINE:  https://midnrreservations.com/home  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n(There is a map on the attached Word document) \n\n\n\nLOTS OF OUR FUN ACTIVITIES WILL RETURN: After a two-year hiatus\, our Early Bird Dinner\, Breakfast Pitch Ins\, Koffee & Kabitzing\, Pot Luck Dinners\, Hell No\, I Won’t Dinner\, and Sunset Watching are all returning for our 2022 rally.   \n\n\n\nNEW STUFF:  We are adding Corn Hole and other yard games. We’ve rented the Pavilion for all day Friday and Saturday.  Now the Pavilion has been moved off the bluff we can safely use the building for a variety of activities.   \n\n\n\nPlease read the attached Word Document.  It has lots of useful/housekeeping information about The Shadow Of The Bear Rally \n\n\n\n6th-Annual-TCT-Shadow-Of-The-Bear-RallyDownload\n\n\n\nThe first 5 Shadow Of The Bear rallies were so much fun.  We relaxed\, made new friends\, grew existing friendships\, enjoyed lively conversation\, and generally had a really good time.  We are looking forward to the 6th Annual TCT Shadow Of The Bear Rally being the best yet!Happy travels\,Rally hosts:  Rebecca Shrode & Paul LashbrookIvory & Livey \n\n\n\nContact info:  e-mail is Rebecca@BrookRode.com or send a message to https://www.facebook.com/RebeccaShrode
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