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Palo Alto Club Carpool Road Trip / Camping Club (CRT/C Club)
An Overnight Club for Palo Alto Campers, Want-to-be Campers, Used-to-be Campers and Non-Campers
Bill Thuemmel made the suggestion that we consider making CRTs overnight trips. We like the idea! We're also looking at connecting CRTs to become camping opportunities for Palo Alto residents that have a Motorhome or Travel Trailer.
- Your lodging choices would include: your own camper, a camping cabin at the campground or a nearby hotel.
- You will choose whether to stay overnight for one, two or three nights depending on the planned tour or tours you want
- We'll figure out tour(s)/shows and at times group rates when we can.
- Once there, we'll figure out where to have meal(s) together, including possibly at someone's campsite (normally all could come even
if not staying at the campground)
- It can be as close as Orlando or Ocala or as far as 3-4 hours from The Villages
- Example possible trips: Sarasota, St. Augustine for the holidays (the lights are supposed to be very good), Space Center
If you ever owned a camper (and miss being in the woods) or are thinking of buying one, the camping cabin is a great choice. It costs less than a hotel, is small but rustic and comfortable, some have bathrooms (we recommend...), some provide linens (or you bring them), some have TVs, some have nice porches with chairs and/or patios with grills and for the most part, campgrounds are very safe. You might find camping cabins to be your new favorite place to stay for your future auto travel. We'll have more details as we plan future CRT/C events. Your feedback is welcome:
CRT Committee: Susan Riding (Chair), Kathy Ingraham, Jayne Sligar, Deb McCuiston
paloaltoclub@gmail.com
October
Carpool Road Trip (CRT)
Daytona Beach - Tour to be determined (Casements or Intl Speedway or both...)
More information when we have arrangements firmed up.
December
Carpool Road Trip (CRT)
Baker House Tour (decorated for Christmas)
More information when we have arrangements firmed up.
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An Overnight Club for Palo Alto Campers, Want-to-be Campers, Used-to-be Campers and Non-Campers
Bill Thuemmel made the suggestion that we consider making CRTs overnight trips. We like the idea! We're also looking at connecting CRTs to become camping opportunities for Palo Alto residents that have a Motorhome or Travel Trailer.
- Your lodging choices would include: your own camper, a camping cabin at the campground or a nearby hotel.
- You will choose whether to stay overnight for one, two or three nights depending on the planned tour or tours you want
- We'll figure out tour(s)/shows and at times group rates when we can.
- Once there, we'll figure out where to have meal(s) together, including possibly at someone's campsite (normally all could come even
if not staying at the campground)
- It can be as close as Orlando or Ocala or as far as 3-4 hours from The Villages
- Example possible trips: Sarasota, St. Augustine for the holidays (the lights are supposed to be very good), Space Center
If you ever owned a camper (and miss being in the woods) or are thinking of buying one, the camping cabin is a great choice. It costs less than a hotel, is small but rustic and comfortable, some have bathrooms (we recommend...), some provide linens (or you bring them), some have TVs, some have nice porches with chairs and/or patios with grills and for the most part, campgrounds are very safe. You might find camping cabins to be your new favorite place to stay for your future auto travel. We'll have more details as we plan future CRT/C events. Your feedback is welcome:
CRT Committee: Susan Riding (Chair), Kathy Ingraham, Jayne Sligar, Deb McCuiston
paloaltoclub@gmail.com
October
Carpool Road Trip (CRT)
Daytona Beach - Tour to be determined (Casements or Intl Speedway or both...)
More information when we have arrangements firmed up.
December
Carpool Road Trip (CRT)
Baker House Tour (decorated for Christmas)
More information when we have arrangements firmed up.
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2018 Carpool Road Trip (CRT) - Palo Alto Club
Also see photos from past Carpool Road Trip Photo Galleries
Also see photos from past Carpool Road Trip Photo Galleries
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Fri., June 15
Carpool Road Trip (CRT) Gypsy Gold Horse Farm Tour Sign-up deadline: Fri. June 8 / noon Meet at 9:00 am at Tierra Del Sol Rec Center (already in your carpools); Depart at 9:15 am. Our first stop is the Gypsy Gold Horse Farm Tour. Gypsy Gold Farm is Ocala Florida's most popular farm tour and the #1 Trip Advisor Activity in Central Florida. Owner, Dennis Thompson and his late wife Cindy are the discoverers of the fairytale, Gypsy Vanner Horses. Dennis and Erin, conduct your tour which includes a fascinating education about the breed and the colorful British Gypsy culture. Your two hour tour includes walking the majestic grounds of the Gypsy Gold farm while you meet, America's first and most famous Gypsy Vanner Horses. The tour is $20 per person. Children 5 years old and under have free admission. Bring your grandkids! Location: 12501 SW 8th Ave., Ocala, FL 34473 (though it shows Ocala, it is about 10 miles to Mojo's for lunch). Web site: http://gypsygold.com/ Bring your kids & grandkids that are in town! Lunch following at: Mojo Grill & Catering Co; Order from the menu. Location: 4496 Southeast 100 Place Road, Belleview, FL. Web site: http://www.mojogrillandcatering.com/mojo/mojo-grill-and-catering-in-belleview/ Fees: $25 non-refundable fee is due at sign-up to reserve your spot. $5 returned to you at the meal and $20 covers your Gypsy Gold Horse Farm Tour ticket. We must reserve the tour in advance. Contact: Deb McCuiston 352 750-5234 (also signups at the April and May monthly meetings) |
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Carpool Road Trip (CRT) Due to low participation in CRTs generally plus with the summer being so hot, humid & rainy in the afternoon, the Carpool Road Trips are temporarily suspended through the summer, with the exception of the June 15th Gypsy Gold Horse Farm Tour (above). Thanks to those who have participated and we hope to resume them in the Fall. |
October
Carpool Road Trip (CRT)
Daytona Beach - Tour to be determined (Casements or Intl Speedway or both...)
More information when we have arrangements firmed up.
December
Carpool Road Trip (CRT)
Baker House Tour (decorated for Christmas)
More information when we have arrangements firmed up.
Sat., Mar. 16-23, 2019
Carpool Road Trip Signup Deadline: Make your reservations now, if interested (we have several going...)
Historic Homes Tours / Charleston - CAMPING / HOTEL - Charleston
Contact Susan Riding for coordinating: 973 723-2619
Reservations: This is not for most people but let Susan know if you're interested in joining the group. When you reserve your lodging, let Susan know, too, so others could reserve at the same place, if available.
Carpool Road Trip Signup Deadline: Make your reservations now, if interested (we have several going...)
Historic Homes Tours / Charleston - CAMPING / HOTEL - Charleston
Contact Susan Riding for coordinating: 973 723-2619
Reservations: This is not for most people but let Susan know if you're interested in joining the group. When you reserve your lodging, let Susan know, too, so others could reserve at the same place, if available.
Note: Individual Carpool Roadtrips are subject to change if they are beyond one month
from now. They are still in the planning phase but you can sign up early.
from now. They are still in the planning phase but you can sign up early.
Past Events of 2018
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Jan. 27, 2018 / Meet at 12pm and leave by 12:30 pm from Tierra Rec Ctr
Carpool Road Trip (CRT) Lakeridge Winery and Guru Restaurant (Photos) Feb. 15 / Meet: 8 am Depart: 8:15 am from Tierra Del Sol Rec Center
Carpool Road Trip (CRT) Blue Spring State Park and eat at Brickhouse Grill in Deland (Photos) Mar. 6 / Meet: 8:15 am Depart: 8:30 am from Tierra Del Sol Rec Center Carpool Road Trip (CRT) Strawberry Festival at 303 North Lemon St., Plant City, FL April 14 / Meet: 9 am Depart 9:15 am from Tierra Rec Ctr Carpool Road Trip (CRT) Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens with lunch Following at: The Ivy House Restaurant at Williston, FL Sat., April 28 / Meet: 3 pm Depart 3:15 pm from Tierra Rec Ctr Carpool Road Trip (CRT) Signup deadline: April 25 by Noon Bonefish Grill then 75 Chrome Shop Truck Show Tues., May 29 / Meet: 10:45 am Depart 11:00 am from Tierra Rec Ctr Carpool Road Trip (CRT) Signup deadline: May 28 (Monthly Meeting) Eaton Beach for lunch then Baseline Golf Course |
* Please pay in cash or by check payable to: Palo Alto Club (unless otherwise specified) to the Contact Person listed.
Meal deposits are returned at the meal, if you come, just as we do for Dining Out events.
If you see that an event is full, contact the event leader to get on the wait list.
Meal deposits are returned at the meal, if you come, just as we do for Dining Out events.
If you see that an event is full, contact the event leader to get on the wait list.