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I regret to admit. I just called him this morning to make a reservation. My check will get mailed out tomorrow morning.
With that said, i wouldn't sweat it. He is not great with computer stuff- website design, email, social media, etc. He's a good guy. It's just that life is very simple in that area, especially with the radio blackout. He told me today to just let him know a day or so in advance, regarding what time I'll be showing up. The campground, especially tent camping, won't be crowded. I voluntarily told him I would send a check with dates, email address, and any other pertinent info. The term "laid back" would express extreme formality in this situation. If you have records that he received and deposited your check, I would consider that adequate.
For JohnnyO, with a camper and probably wanting water and electric hookups, things are slightly different. He will be in the upper part of the campground if he wants that stuff. Those of us in tents or more self-sufficient will probably have almost the whole lower loop to ourselves. We may take over the spur that heads down toward the railroad tracks. I'll figure that out when I get there, also with weather forecast considered.
I plan on getting there on Wednesday and staying until Sunday. I'll draw a simple sketch of the campground and post it here before that week.
I hope we get some more people coming. What is there that isn't awesome about crisp fall days in the mountains in October when the leaves are colored? I guess I could offer hot mulled cider.
How about this; if we get a total of 4 or more people/families actually 100% committed by Sept. 20 (not counting me), I'll do campfire pizzas Saturday night.
We are planning to be there Thursday. Jessica's daughter will be along for the trip. We just have to figure out the logistics for packing the gear and not needing to bring the utility trailer, if at all possible. The truck is setup for two, not three but it is also a shorter trip.