hamill
08-13-2007, 11:15 PM
Make sure you read it ALL this time, there are some important items!!
Ok, here is is people, the final details for the big Hamillfest, it's coming fast.....remember the dates! September 7th, 8th, and 9th!!
I want you all to know that the camp site we use is no longer doing weekenders and they are shifting to an all trailer park only environment. They had allot of issues with weekenders stealing property of people who have trailers, trashing trees, trashing sites, and generally leaving cans and garbage all over the place.HOWEVER since I have a standing reputation of 20 years here, and we have camped there for 2-3 years without difficulty, they are allowing us to continue to camp there for as long as we would like, provided we continue to have the same courtesy and respect for the people and the area we are camping in.
In past years I have had issues collecting cash for the site rentals etc, not so much on our behalf, but more so on trying to figure out sites vs.. people, cars vs.. sites, etc etc. This year I simplified it....we came to an agreement of $10 per person plus tax per day/night. So basically $11.50 per day/night per person. So for 2 people for the 3 day period (staying Friday and Saturday night) you are looking at $46.
When do we meet?
I would like everyone to meet at Silver birches no later than 1-2pm on Friday. If you are going to be later than this please let me know so that I can have a card ready for you at the gate.
If you are interested in coming to London on Thursday night, please send me a PM and you can crash at my place free of charge. Typically we have a few drinks and hang out. Directions will be provided upon request.
What are we doing?
Friday - meet up at the site, unload cars, if you want to race, we go to the track, if not, you can stay behind and hang out at the campsite or come to Grand Bend for spectating, or just hit the arcade on the main strip. The sunset is the best you will ever see at the beach!
Saturday - go to the Liquor store for more booze, have breakfast, hit the beach (don't forget your towels and bathing suit). If there is enough interest, hit the drive in that night after the Bend, or just hang out. It's a beach day! We also do the group photos, wash the cars up, and hang out Saturday.
Sunday - Pack for home, last year a bunch of us went to the flea market, had lunch, and then headed home.
What are the costs that are associated?
Camping (Friday/Saturday night):$11.50 per person, per day/night. Most you'd pay at Hamillfest for one person is $23 for the whole weekend. The website is here (http://silverbirches.lambtonshores.com/) for directions.
Racing (Friday night):$20 for entry for car and driver, passengers and spectators is $5. For the entry fee you get unlimited runs, test and tune. If you don't want to race, you do not have to. The website is here (http://www.grandbendmotorplex.com/rental-testing/test-tune.html)
Drive in (Saturday night): $8 per person (movies are currently T.B.A. but I suspect we could be looking at 2-3 movies) the website is here (http://www.starlitedriveintheatre.com/GrandBend.html)
Food (Mainly Saturday/Sunday) Dinner will be provided on Friday night FREE OF CHARGE. On the menu will be hamburgers, hotdogs, potato chips, macaroni salad and potato salad. If you want steak, bring it with you. Beverages (soda/pop/water) will also be provided. For the remainder of the weekend I would expect to pay around $50-$60 per person. (I am assuming $15-20 per meal, which can be high)
Total cost for the entire weekend, including food, racing, drive in, $60 for food.....$111. Not bad for 3 days!
Donations/other costs?
Typically I ask for donations at Hamillfest, don't be alarmed, it's totally optional. The reason I ask for them is there are many other costs affiliated. Food for Friday + chips and condiments etc, beverages (excluding alcohol), purchase of wood (we burned 4-6 wheel barrows full of wood last year alone), cost of hydro for the main "party" site, and the potential cost of hall rental which is supplied to us in the event of rain for our BBQ Friday night and Saturday (please note I only pay for this if I need to).
Other costs, mini golfing in the bend, car wash for photo's on the beach, gas, alcohol, whatever you buy.
What if I get lost?
Call my cell....if you don't have the number, pm me.
Anything else, ask here! There are at least 12 active members that have been to at least 2-3 Hamillfests!
Ok, here is is people, the final details for the big Hamillfest, it's coming fast.....remember the dates! September 7th, 8th, and 9th!!
I want you all to know that the camp site we use is no longer doing weekenders and they are shifting to an all trailer park only environment. They had allot of issues with weekenders stealing property of people who have trailers, trashing trees, trashing sites, and generally leaving cans and garbage all over the place.HOWEVER since I have a standing reputation of 20 years here, and we have camped there for 2-3 years without difficulty, they are allowing us to continue to camp there for as long as we would like, provided we continue to have the same courtesy and respect for the people and the area we are camping in.
In past years I have had issues collecting cash for the site rentals etc, not so much on our behalf, but more so on trying to figure out sites vs.. people, cars vs.. sites, etc etc. This year I simplified it....we came to an agreement of $10 per person plus tax per day/night. So basically $11.50 per day/night per person. So for 2 people for the 3 day period (staying Friday and Saturday night) you are looking at $46.
When do we meet?
I would like everyone to meet at Silver birches no later than 1-2pm on Friday. If you are going to be later than this please let me know so that I can have a card ready for you at the gate.
If you are interested in coming to London on Thursday night, please send me a PM and you can crash at my place free of charge. Typically we have a few drinks and hang out. Directions will be provided upon request.
What are we doing?
Friday - meet up at the site, unload cars, if you want to race, we go to the track, if not, you can stay behind and hang out at the campsite or come to Grand Bend for spectating, or just hit the arcade on the main strip. The sunset is the best you will ever see at the beach!
Saturday - go to the Liquor store for more booze, have breakfast, hit the beach (don't forget your towels and bathing suit). If there is enough interest, hit the drive in that night after the Bend, or just hang out. It's a beach day! We also do the group photos, wash the cars up, and hang out Saturday.
Sunday - Pack for home, last year a bunch of us went to the flea market, had lunch, and then headed home.
What are the costs that are associated?
Camping (Friday/Saturday night):$11.50 per person, per day/night. Most you'd pay at Hamillfest for one person is $23 for the whole weekend. The website is here (http://silverbirches.lambtonshores.com/) for directions.
Racing (Friday night):$20 for entry for car and driver, passengers and spectators is $5. For the entry fee you get unlimited runs, test and tune. If you don't want to race, you do not have to. The website is here (http://www.grandbendmotorplex.com/rental-testing/test-tune.html)
Drive in (Saturday night): $8 per person (movies are currently T.B.A. but I suspect we could be looking at 2-3 movies) the website is here (http://www.starlitedriveintheatre.com/GrandBend.html)
Food (Mainly Saturday/Sunday) Dinner will be provided on Friday night FREE OF CHARGE. On the menu will be hamburgers, hotdogs, potato chips, macaroni salad and potato salad. If you want steak, bring it with you. Beverages (soda/pop/water) will also be provided. For the remainder of the weekend I would expect to pay around $50-$60 per person. (I am assuming $15-20 per meal, which can be high)
Total cost for the entire weekend, including food, racing, drive in, $60 for food.....$111. Not bad for 3 days!
Donations/other costs?
Typically I ask for donations at Hamillfest, don't be alarmed, it's totally optional. The reason I ask for them is there are many other costs affiliated. Food for Friday + chips and condiments etc, beverages (excluding alcohol), purchase of wood (we burned 4-6 wheel barrows full of wood last year alone), cost of hydro for the main "party" site, and the potential cost of hall rental which is supplied to us in the event of rain for our BBQ Friday night and Saturday (please note I only pay for this if I need to).
Other costs, mini golfing in the bend, car wash for photo's on the beach, gas, alcohol, whatever you buy.
What if I get lost?
Call my cell....if you don't have the number, pm me.
Anything else, ask here! There are at least 12 active members that have been to at least 2-3 Hamillfests!