Lodging Details: CNPA-Charlotte Outing to Chincoteague and Asateague Island, Nov 8-10

[debrown]

ALL: I will be sending more information out early next week regarding the restaurant for Friday Evening. In the meantime, this is the schedule we will be following.

The Chincoteague Island Outing is on-track for the weekend of Nov 7 and the time is fast approaching. We are planning activities for Fri afternoon, Sat, Sun, with planned departure for Mon (Tues is a holiday for most):

Tentative Agenda

Fri, 7 Nov 5:30pm: Meet in lobby of Refuge Inn to proceed to Snow Goose Pond
for Sunset Images. Hopefully, the pond will be full of Snow
Geese.
Fri, 7 Nov 8:30pm: Meet at Bill's Seafood Restaurant, 4040 Main St., for Dinner
and sharing.
Saturday, 8 Nov 5:00am: Meet in lobby of Refuge Inn to proceed to Snow Goose
Pond or .... for sunrise images.
Sat, 8 Nov: Pair up and Explore based on interest. I will gather brochures, etc.,
and give to you on Fri evening. Attached to this thread is a scanned
copy of trail information.
Sat, 8 Nov, 8:30pm: Meet at Village Restaurant, 7576 Maddox Blvd, for Dinner
and Sharing.
Sun, 9 Nov: Meet in Lobby of Refuge Inn to proceed to beach area near NPS
Visitor Center for Sunrise and Sand Dune Images.
Sun, 9 Nov: Pair up and Explore...Find the damn ponies!!!!

Sun, 9 Nov: We'll find somplace for dinner and possibly a room or area in the
Refuge Inn to share images and stories.
Mon, 10 Nov: Maybe one more sunrise shoot and back to Charlotte.

Check out the attached trail map below in this and in the next post. Remember all of this is subject to change based on your input and desires. What I need now is FEEDBACK!!!


BOOK YOUR LODGING AT THE REFUGE INN, CHINCOTEAGUE 1-888-257-0038


1. 15 rooms have been blocked for CNPA-Charlotte until Oct 8 so book early!!

2. Room rate: $92/night for 3 nights (Fri, Sat, Sun)

3. There is a one week cancellation policy.

4. Don't forget to tell them you are with CNPA-Charlotte to get this rate!

Please let me know when you have booked by posting to this forum thread!! There is an Art Festival in town that same weekend so book early!!

Thanks and I am looking forward to a great outing!!

[debrown]

Expressed Interest as of Aug 6:

1. Donald Brown
2. Russ Gavitt
3. Donna Eaton
4. John Schornak
5. Debra Dandro
6. Marsha Wright
7. Don Wuori (from the Midlands)
8. Ken Barrett
9. Tom Dills
10. Charlie Smith (Blueridge61@msn.com)
11. Craig Sumerell
12. Dawnita Hall
13. Mark Hoyle
14. Toby Hilton
15. Jennifer Carroll
16. Edgar Payne/Ann
17. Shirley Harris
18. George Lovelace
19. Amy Stukey
20. Guy Bryant
21. John Cress
22. Bill and Berna Edmonds
23. Joe Kegley


Registered at the Refuge Inn as of Aug 26th:

1. Don Brown
2. Shirley Harris
3. Tom Dills & Kathy
4. George Lovelace (Virginia)
5. Amy Stukey/Guy Bryant
6. Donna Eaton & Jay
7. John Cress
8. Edgar Payne & Ann
9. Bill and Berna Edmonds
10. Debra Dandro


Camping in the Area:
1. Dawnita Hall
2. Jennifer Carroll

Other Arrangements:
1. Joe Kegley



Another more detailed Chincoteague Trails Map is attached:

[debrown]

The Wildlife Loop is a 3 1/4 mile loop around a moist soil management unit and is a great place to observe wildlife, especially waterfowl and wading birds. It is always open to walkers and bikers but vehicles are only permitted to drive on it from 3:00 P.M. till dusk.

I am wondering how many participants will be driving SUVs or other suitable vehicles for the Wildlife Loop. Could you please let me know how many vehicles are Wildlife Loop capable and maybe we can schedule a Saturday afternoon or Sunday afternoon outing where everyone can be accommodated.

[photoop]

I made reservations for the November 7-10 Chincoteague Island Outing today, May 24, 2008. This will be my first outing with CNPA-Charlotte.

photoop

[debrown]

Photoop,

Could you provide us with a name? Tried to send you an email but you have opted out of receiving emails!!

[guybryant]

Amy Sturkey & Guy Bryant have made reservations at the Refuge Inn for the
Chincoteague Island Outing for Nov 7 & 8 (Fri & Sat night) only as we both have to work Monday.
See you there!
Guy

[donnaeaton]

I'm booked! I'm looking forward to it!

[tomdills]

Kathy & I are now officially booked as well and will be staying an extra night, checking out on Tuesday 11/11. FYI: We booked one of the Deluxe Rooms with a single King bed, and the group rate on that room is $112.

[donnaeaton]

Jay hopefully will be going if his new job allows and we are staying an extra night too, checking out on Tuesday.

[jcress]

I have booked for the three nights.

John Cress

[epayne]

Count Ann and myself in for Friday to Monday AM. I just made the reservation and we are looking forward to the weekend.
Edgar Payne

[debrown]

Some of you may have met Jennifer Carroll at the meeting this week. I received today a very good suggestions from her for our Chincoteague trip. Rather than try to paraphrase I will just copy the text of her email.

"Hey Don,
Due to the ever increasing cost of fuel, are we going to make an organized effort to carpool for this trip? If so, I have an offer for everyone to think about. We will be taking the truck...a Dodge Ram 2500...with a camper top. There will be plenty of room to stow baggage for anyone/everyone interested. While we can only transport 2 people, I figure that if we carried all the suitcases, there would be more room for people and their camera equipment in fewer vehicles. Like I said, something to think about! Thanks!

Jennifer N. Taylor (aka Jennifer Carroll on CNPA)"

What do you think...Any takers?

[debrown]

Just a hit to bump this one up to the top!!!

[dawnita]

Jennifer,

I have done the checking and we will have no problems with camping on this trip. I prefer Pine Grove Campground which isn't too far from the hotel everyone is staying at. They raise waterfowl and other animals and have several ponds which will make for some good picture opportunities. The time of year we will be there it is not crowded so we do not need reservations.

Here is the information:
Tent site: $29 per night (One tent per site and one car)
RV (w/water, elec, sewage): $38 per night
RV (w/water, elec): $34 per night.

firewood is $3.68 including tax and ice is $1.75.

Let me know if this works for you. Anyone else want to join us?

Have a great day!
Dawnita

[jenniferbrown]

Sounds good to me! Thanks for doing the research. IF husband goes, he'll want electricity, so I"m glad to see that option. :)

[debrown]

just a hit to move to top of the list!!!

[debrown]

Just an entry to bump this one up since the time is approaching. You need to get your reservations at the Refuge Inn before Oct 1 to get our prices!!

[debrown]

just to bump to top.

[amysturkey]

Guy and I will be coming up for the weekend only. We will only be able to go out to dinner on Saturday night, ie not Friday night...if you are looking for numbers for potential reservations. --Amy

[jckegley]

I posted this on John's recent post, but thought I should add it here too.

Add me to the...

"Chincoteague Island (VA)
November 7-10, 2008 (FUTURE DATE)

I will miss the friday (Nov 7). I plan to arrive on Nov 8th (Sat) and leave on Nov. 15th (the next Saturday).

This is all dependent on if I can hold the vacation I have left that long."

[debra.dandro]

Hello Don! Just wanted to let you know that I finally booked my room at The Refuge Inn this afternoon for Friday, November 7, through Tuesday, November 11. Looking forward to a great trip. :)DJGD