Fun was had by all in Rock Falls, July 9-12, at Randy's - the local RV Dealership with scenic views overlooking the Soybean fields. We had a great time exploring the city and enjoying the company of our fellow vintage campers. Kind of neat were the evening fireflies all over the bean fields ---- very pretty. Memorable moments included the Cheesy Poof contest, the evening bonfires, the pot luck feast and a dog smaller than Scrappy "Precious Perfect Princess Teadybear". The show and shine brought a lot of folks around to chit chat and John swears the Kimster overserved him during the Progressive coctail hour event. Here is a link to some of the pictures of the Rally:
http://picasaweb.google.com/bjfrantz76/RockFallsRallyJuly2009?authkey=Gv1sRgCLC9iqjvopOm6wE#
Why Bee Bee???
I was told that your "Canned Ham" must have a name. So I knew right away that her name would be Bee Bee. When I got her (bought her from pictures off of e-bay and a couple of phone conversations with the prior owner, sight unseen) I saw for the 1st time, that she has about 40 dimples (have yet to count them) on the curb-side lower exterior front pannel. Looks like some kids took some pot shots at the old girl or the Deer got away from some city hunters. When I picked her up the prior owner stated that I could replace the pannel ---- but they are just cute little dimples in the skin (no through and through) and I think this is part of her "over 50 year" character and patina. So I will keep her original "Bee Bee" pannel intact (maybe count them when I get a chance). I will let folks know that the Bee Bee shots that she carries are the inspriation and root of her name. This blog is dedicated to sharing Bee Bee's travels, memories and restoration activity as we camp in her throughout this great country and throughout the years.
Bee Bee's Travels - Past and Future
Bee Bee's Travel Calendar for 2012
1) May 4-6 - Spring Fling Vintage Trailer Campout at Marengo Ridge, IL
2) June 7-10 - Southern Indiana Vintage Trailer Rally at Fowler State Park in Terre Haute, IN
3) June 30-July 8 - Road Trip with John and the kids to the Canadian side of Niagra Falls and back through NY, OH, IN
4) July 26-29 - Northern Indiana Vintage Trailer Rally in South Bend, IN - with Dawn (aka Moonbeam)
5) Sept 13-16 - Midwest Vintage Trailer Rally in Montello, WI with Gabby
6) October 4-7 - Northern Illinois Vintage Trailer Rally, Woodstock, IL
Notable Prior Trip Activity through the Years
July 2-6, 2011 - Boondock Camping with Alex and Gabby in Govener Dodge State Park, WI
July 28-31, 2011 - Toga Rally with Dawn at the Northern IN Vintage Trailer Rally in South Bend, IN
June 10-13, 2010 - Sullivan Lake, IN Vintage Trailer Rally with Mom
July 3-11, 2010 - Mt Rushmore, Yellowstone & Grand Teton NPS with John & the Kids
June 6, 2009 - 1st Trip, Local Pig Roast & Sleep Over at Mark's Place
July 9-12, 2009 - Rock Falls IL Free Vintage Trailer Rally
August 14-15, 2009 - Galt Airport "Woodstock Revival" with Moonbeam and Sunshine
Oct. 16-18, 2009 - Lake Shelbyville IL "Trailer King" Get Together with John and the kids
1) May 4-6 - Spring Fling Vintage Trailer Campout at Marengo Ridge, IL
2) June 7-10 - Southern Indiana Vintage Trailer Rally at Fowler State Park in Terre Haute, IN
3) June 30-July 8 - Road Trip with John and the kids to the Canadian side of Niagra Falls and back through NY, OH, IN
4) July 26-29 - Northern Indiana Vintage Trailer Rally in South Bend, IN - with Dawn (aka Moonbeam)
5) Sept 13-16 - Midwest Vintage Trailer Rally in Montello, WI with Gabby
6) October 4-7 - Northern Illinois Vintage Trailer Rally, Woodstock, IL
Notable Prior Trip Activity through the Years
July 2-6, 2011 - Boondock Camping with Alex and Gabby in Govener Dodge State Park, WI
July 28-31, 2011 - Toga Rally with Dawn at the Northern IN Vintage Trailer Rally in South Bend, IN
June 10-13, 2010 - Sullivan Lake, IN Vintage Trailer Rally with Mom
July 3-11, 2010 - Mt Rushmore, Yellowstone & Grand Teton NPS with John & the Kids
June 6, 2009 - 1st Trip, Local Pig Roast & Sleep Over at Mark's Place
July 9-12, 2009 - Rock Falls IL Free Vintage Trailer Rally
August 14-15, 2009 - Galt Airport "Woodstock Revival" with Moonbeam and Sunshine
Oct. 16-18, 2009 - Lake Shelbyville IL "Trailer King" Get Together with John and the kids
Bee Bee Going Home From Chetek WI - 3/09
Bee Bee at Lake Shelbyville with John & Kids - Oct. 2009
Bee Bee at Woodstock - Oct. 2009
Bee Bee in Montello - Sept. 2009
Bee Bee at Sulivan Lake Indiana - June 2009
Bee Bee at Big Pines, Custer SD - July, 2010
Bee Bee in Absoruka Bay/Cody WY - July 2010
Bee Bee at Yelllowstone NP with John & the kids - July 2010
Bee Bee at Lizzard Creek/Grand Teton NP - July 2011
Bee Bee in Cheyenne WY - July 2010
2011 SOUTHERN IN RALLY - FOWLER PARK
Before Any Restoration
New Shine - Door Side
Polishing Bee Bee Up
New Decal - Close Up
As Purchased Inside Back
New - Inside Back Hamock View
Back Gaucho
As Purchased Dinette
Dinette View
Inside View from the Door Enterence
Dinette Down for Sleeping
Vent View to the Front
Kitchen Area & Storage
Stove and Sink View
Original Ice Box
New Roll Shade Matches Cushions
Girls Best Friend
Scrappy Sleeping In Bee Bee
My Blog List
Bee Bee's Favorite Vintage Trailer, Rally and Travel Links
- Heintz Designs - Trailor Restoration Services
- Hunter's Websites
- Midwest Vintage Trailer Rally
- Northern Indiana Vintage Trailer Rally
- Southern Indiana Vintage Trailer Rally
- Tin Can Tourists Group
- Travis' Trails
- Trotwood Vintage Trailer Group
- USA Vintage Trailer Network Group
- Vintage Trailer Enthusiasts Group
- Vintage Trailer Rally Calandar
- Yellowstone Vintage Trailer Group
Favorite Picsaweb Photo Links
- 10/2009 Lake Shelbyville - King of Queens Rally
- 5/2010 Spring Fling Rally - Marengo Ridge IL
- 6/2009 Southern IN - Sullivan Lake Rally
- 6/2010 Southern IN - Sullivan Lake Rally
- 6/2011 Brian's Southern IN Rally Pics
- 7/2010 - The Best of Camping Yellowstone NP
- 8/2009 Woodstock Revival w Moonbeam & Sunshine
- 9/2010 - Woodstock Fall Vintage Trailer Rally
- BJ's 1962 13' Trotwood Rehab
- BJ's 1st Vintage Trailer - 1963 FAN
- Hello Samson
Thursday, July 23, 2009
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