Attention Everyone Who Reads This Thread!~~

The Shrinkin' Violets are planning a meet and we cordially invite you to attend!

When: Fri., May 16 - Mon., May 19

Where: Deep Creek Lake, in Western Maryland

Who: Anyone who'd like to come!!

What: Talking, drinking, spa treatments, talking, photo ops, not much sleeping, bonding, drinking, talking, fun, surprises... and more!

RSVP: ASAP to mdrai

For those who will be flying in to the Washington, DC, area... you have 3 choices for airports: BWI (outside Baltimore), Dulles (in Virginia), and Reagan National (in DC). I've listed these in order from best to worst... so try to get into BWI! You'll want your flight to ARRIVE on FRI, MAY 16, in the MORNING (by 11am - Noon)! You'll want your flight to DEPART on MON., MAY 19, in the EVENING (after 6pm). Why? Because it's about 1 hour from the airport to my house (our staging area)... then approx. 3 hours to the Lake. Please try to coordinate flights, so efficient pick-up, drop off can be organized!

If anyone wants to fly in on Thurs., May 15 or out Tues., May 20, I'll be happy to pick you up @ the airport AND you may stay here at my home.

Questions? PM me or post them here.

Again -- EVERYONE IS INVITED! The more the merrier!

For this second round of "rsvp'ing", so far I have (in no particular order & sorry if I've missed someone!!)...

1. me

2. Jennifur

3. Terridoodle

4. Judy

5. Kat

6. Pam

7. TracyK

8. Laura

Here is the link directly to the prices....

Go look at the pictures to get an idea....

Treasure Lake RV Resort, Treasure Lake Resort, Branson RV, RV Rentals, Branson Missouri

Somebody (can't remember who) asked me for an estimate on costs to San Antonio/Gruene

The one B&B I looked at was about $220 for all 3 nights.

Airfare from various airports is;

ABQ - $178

ONT (Kity) - $264

Detroit (Judy?) - $286

Kansas City - $205

BWI (Michelle) - $292 (with a change of plane in Houston!...or you could just ride with us...fly to houston is $281)

The temps would definitely be warm....in the mid- high 80's.

Dumb question alert? Did I read wrong or do we have to have an RV? :pray2:

OH HELL........

I BELONG TO A RESORT IN BRANSON MO!

I could reserve IN YOUR NAME up to 4 cabins!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Not as warm as TX though... and Branson is 4 hours from Kansas City INTL airport... you would have to fly into Springfield MO (HOME OF BRAD PITT) Springfield is 1 hour from Branson MO.....

Susie, MS_Jen, and myself it would be an easy drive (we do it ALL THE TIME)

I personally like the TX idea but if BRANSON IS A POSSIBILITY.... I would definately be able to go and I would even stay at Treasure Lake because it is so dang cheap!

Here is the website: (I have OWNERSHIP status in this park, so that means I can reserve and get everyone in)

Treasure Lake RV Resort, Treasure Lake Resort, Branson RV, RV Rentals, Branson Missouri

Another lap-band friend of mine goes here all the time. Small world. How much are cabins? for how many?

NO... they have rentals.......Park Models (that is what we'd be renting

Resort Amenities

Multi-purpose Clubhouse

(closed mid-Dec - Mar)

Lodge

(open Year Round)

Indoor Swimming Pool

(closed late November - early March)

Outdoor Swimming Pool

(Open Memorial Day - Labor Day)

Mini Golf

Tennis Court

Shuffleboard

Bocce Ball

Croquet

Basketball

Volleyball

Horseshoes

Library

(open Year Round)

Game Room

(closed mid-Dec - Mar)

Paved Walking Trail

Fishing

Frisbee Golf

Playgrounds

Wireless Internet (at the Lodge)

Planned Activities for Adults & Children

<click here for schedules>

(limited activities during winter months)

Country Store & Concession Stand

(closed Nov - Mar)

Ticket Sales to Area Shows & Attractions

<click here for Schedules & Prices>

Laundry Facilities

Propane Sales

<click here for hours & prices>

Five Bathhouses

(some will close during winter months)

Outdoor Pavilion & Picnic Area

Reservations to Shows at Discount Prices

<click here for prices>

24-Hour Security

4 Spacious Areas for RV's, offering Full Hook-ups

(some areas will close during winter months)

Rental Facilities

<click here for prices>

Paved Roads & Security Lighting

Deeded Memberships

WOW Mazie! it is a small world......

If we did this I would request 3 or 4 2 bedroom park models together... then we could have a joint "yard"

This is not fancy like the place Michelle had lined up... but it is nice.. and the indoor pool is nice.......... I would most likely make a long weekend out of it. For those familair with Branson.. the entrance is behind the IMAX theater... however it is so dang quiet as it is 544 wooded acres.

Dumb question alert? Did I read wrong or do we have to have an RV? :pray2:

No RV required.. but if you want one you can get one or bring one! :lol:lol

OH.. and NO PRESSURE or anything.. I am liking the TX idea too...........

As an Owner I get 25% off the published prices.... and last summer I reserved things for friends with no problems....

17 ft Trailer

23 ft Trailer

Duplex

$18.00 + tax

ALL UNITS

Pet & Smoking (PET CHARGE if applicable)

3/4 Bed

Table makes into bed

No hot water, No shower

Hot Plate, Toaster, Fridge,

Coffee Maker

Sleeps 2 adults, 2 children

$24.00 + tax

ALL UNITS

Pet & Smoking (PET CHARGE if applicable)

Full bed

Table makes into bed

Small shower

Hot Plate,

Toaster, Fridge,

Coffee Maker

Sleeps 2 adults, 2 children

$34.95 + tax

No pets, No smoking

Queen bed

Hide-a-bed

Full Bath

Microwave, TV

Toaster, Fridge, Stovetop,

Coffee Maker

Sleeps 4 adults

Motel Model 1 Bedroom

Park Model2 Bedroom

Park Model$34.95 + tax

No pets, No smoking

(unless in designated unit - PET CHARGE if applicable)

2 Full beds (same room) or

1 Queen bed

Full Bath

Microwave, TV, Fridge, Toaster, Coffee maker

Sleeps 2-4 adults YOU MUST SPECIFY THE # OF BEDS NEEDED

$44.95 + tax

No pets, No smoking

Queen bed

Hide-a-bed

Full Bath

Microwave, TV

Stovetop, Fridge, Toaster, Coffee Maker

Sleeps 4 adults (1 Handicapped accessible unit)

$59.95 + tax

No pets, No smoking

Queen bed

Hide-a-bed

Bunk bed or

Full bed

1 1/2 bath

Microwave, TV

Stovetop, Toaster, Fridge,

Coffee maker

Sleeps 6 adults

or 4 Ad / 2 Ch in bunk units (1 Handicapped accessible unit)

More $$$ to spend on shows, dinners, .... a shared yard, maybe we could even have a BBQ or "camp fire".

OHHHH stop it Tracy- your getting me all excited, like we could get people to come to "Missouri". lol

Tx trip through sw would be $620 with a direct flight and a suite at a hotel

Going to look at Tracyks- info

Wow! Both Branson, and San Antonio are both very doable!

Tracy or Maziemommy(I know you have a name besides Mommy---I just don't know it, and it isn't in your signature!)----give me an idea what you do for the weekends you go, that is not an expensive show..... Just out of curiosity.

Tracy can you get that many places, I thought I read a limit of 2....I probably was reading something totally different though.

Sounds like a lot of this is within walking distance as soon as we get to the park? Is that right?

If we opt for TX--there is going to be driving involved. It has been years since I drove in SA.......the damned inner loop and I hated one another!! Do we have willing drivers?

Kat

LOL! I know.. because SERIOUSLY TERRY.. I am in for TX.. we could always do a weekend in Branson at this park ANYTIME or in addition to the TX bash......

My grandparents joined this park when it was first being built so for me it is a family tradition to keep my membership up.......

May is beautiful in Branson and all the Parks and Shows are not busy because it is NOT summer...... SUMMER would be out because SDC would be soooooooooo busy with kids.. Fall is also a great time, but again busy because it is nestled in the Ozark Mountains (read BIG HILLS) and is very beautiful...

Let me know what everyone decides.. MY FEELINGS WILL NOT BE HURT IF BRANSON IS NOT EVERYONES CHOICE!

My 2 cents: I like TX or Tracy's thing. Tracy's thing has the indoor pool for michelle's areobics class. Is that doable for Jenn? I like how we are starting to narrow this down. Tracy's thing has relaxing things as well as activities! Ideas, opinion, suggestions????

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this is one of the more expensive rooms on this cruise and sw has web deals to FL that time of year...

that price is for 2 so $400 ish for the cruise