Fall 2008 Meet and Greet (AKA Coal Nerd Fest)

Yeah and Jay on I on either side look kinda different too! (not saying which one is which)

Camping at Knoebels is still possible:

http://www.knoebels.com/family-vacation.asp

However I didn't notice that there are no "beverages" allowed. So how about this one:

http://www.twingrove.com/

Jay might know a better one but this one seems to have lots of activities.

Well if we do knobles it would be about 1 to 1.5 hr away from coal breakers / mine tours & Yuengling Plus There is alot of big mountains to go up & over with a turck or trailer full of coal All of what I suggested is with in 20 mins to 30 min everything is much closer I do not think Knobles Park is open on the 24th or 25th
As For Twingrove I was Just there in July for 3 days Nice Camp ground 1 hr from Pottsville If we are just looking for a Place to Meet & Drink or camp out we can go to one of the two state parks or one of the 3 camp grounds close by
We could also do a Yuengling tour and go right to the # 9 mine And Have A cook out And Meet There for the day Use Pottsville for the meeting Place and go from there

http://www.yuengling.com/tour.htm

http://no9mine.tripod.com/

http://www.offroaders.com/album/centralia/centralia.htm

http://www.pioneertunnel.com/home.shtml

http://www.rosemountcampingresort.com/ close to mine tours and coal breaker's

http://www.campawhilepa.com/ Very close to the coal breakers and Mine Tours

http://koa.com/where/pa/38180/index.htm#rates

http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateParks/ ... arora.aspx Also close to coal mine tours and breaker's

http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateParks/ ... tlake.aspx same as above close to tuscarora

TIC TOC...TIC TOC...TIC TOC. It's October in 3 hours!!! Is there a nerd fest or what?

Yeah Terry, At least the ususal suspects will be rounded up for a beer or two!

OK, all that are planning on coming (remember the date is now the weekend of 10/24) please state your intentions.

I'm in but the last I saw there was no "beverages" at Knoebels. Where will nerd fest be held?

i'm in

coalkirk wrote:I'm in but the last I saw there was no "beverages" at Knoebels. Where will nerd fest be held?

You are Correct No Beer there and Knoebels park will be closed for the season I believe aswell

Matthaus wrote:Yeah Terry, At least the ususal suspects will be rounded up for a beer or two!

OK, all that are planning on coming (remember the date is now the weekend of 10/24) please state your intentions.

No the date is the Oct. 25th on Saturday Not on Friday 24th only for the People that want to come in on Friday and Stay
over for Saturday Are You Now in Charge of this if so you better get things Planned out Lots of work to be Dunn
Time is Ticking Does not matter to me I might Not beable to make it on either weekend So Go for it

coal berner wrote:[Are You Now in Charge of this if so you better get things Planned out Lots of work to be Dunn
Time is Ticking Does not matter to me I might Not beable to make it on either weekend So Go for it

I'm not even in charge of my own self... how could I handle this!??

So when will you know if you can make it?

So I guess part of this is we need to see who wants to get coal and if so how much, I'm sure coalberner will correct me but UAE is limited to locals for 2 tons, Superior is low on coal, Summit has coal, Calvin Lenig has coal but the rice is iffy IMO, and others ???

Knoebles is obviously out, we were looking at options for camping (Note that Rosemount doesn't allow alcohol), also Cap has offered his facilities, So when you indicate your interest please answer the following:
1. day and time of arrival and planned departure date and time
2. Camping or Motel or day trip only
3. Interest in Yuengling tour, mine tour, other?
4. Getting coal?
5. Number of adults and children in party
6. any other info you can think of that is needed LOL

Maybe we have to postpone this to spring....
Here are my plans as they stand right now:

1. 10/24 7:00 PM leaving Sunday ??
2. Camping
3. yes, and yes
4. no
5. 1 (barely! LOL) and 1
6. We need to coordinate with Mike on the number 9 tour!

So c'mon fellas, please put in your reservations and let's see if we are doing this!

UAE still has a two ton limit per week you must call the day before you want to get the coal they only want local People
to buy coal that is what Wendy told me This morning 145 a ton Superior will sell small loads 1 to 2 tons 160 a ton Calvin V lenig is also low on coal they would like you to call first to make sure they will have enough Summit Anthracite has coal

170.00 a ton Sherman coal co. also has a good supply 160.00 a ton but will be going up to 170.00 a ton if they did not already I talked to Mike weeks ago about Using the # 9 mine pervilion for a picnic he said no problem Rosemount Campground will be closed for the season on Oct 15th so that is out Camp A while will close for the season on Oct 26th so that will work TwinGrove Park is open all year long a bit out of the way and there Rates are not cheap Blaschak has coal 180.00 a ton bulk loose I am 90% sure I will be not able to make it on Saturday Oct. 25th another wedding same goes for
Saturday Oct. 11th I am trying to get out of the one on the 24th but does not look good will keep everyone posted

http://www.campawhilepa.com/

http://www.twingroveparkcampground.com/

Matthaus wrote:1. day and time of arrival and planned departure date and time 10/24 afternnon
2. Camping or Motel or day trip only camping
3. Interest in Yuengling tour, mine tour, other? yes and yes
4. Getting coal? I'd like to pick a ton of nut while I'm there
5. Number of adults and children in party 1 adult
6. any other info you can think of that is needed LOL

???

I'm working, on the 24th-25th, so I'm not able to go. I'll definitely try to make a springtime M&G.

Greg L.

Can you do a "fly over?"

I will be flying over eastern PA,, but at 35,000 ft !

Greg L