posted 10-30-2023 12:01 PM                  

The 2023 Great Gatlinburg Getaway was fantastic in every sense of the word. Fantastic roads, very nice hotel, great people, spectacular weather! To borrow a phrase “I pity the fool” that has to follow that event....

Well THE FOOL has arrived!! Announcing the 2024 Prowler event:

(** Special Thanks to Tami and her daughter Jamie for the Fantastic Logo.)

Prowlin' the Ozarks

October 20-26, 2024

Best Western Inn of the Ozarks

Eureka Springs, Arkansas

To make reservations, call 1-800-998-9620 and tell them you are in the “Prowler Group”

The host hotel is Inn of the Ozarks, a Best Western Hotel with plenty of parking, including trailers ( http://www.innoftheozarks.com/). It is an older hotel but very clean. It hosts many car and motorcycle groups ever year. A wash area will be provided, including towels to dry vehicles. Parking lot get togethers are permitted. It has a good restaurant on site for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Meals are NOT included in the room rate. It is a 2 story hotel and does NOT have elevators so if you need a first floor room tell them when you book your reservation. If you don't have mobility problems, please tell them a second floor room is fine. We have 60 rooms reserved at this time. If you are thinking about coming, please make your reservation early. You can always cancel. The group rate for a king or two queen standard room is $90 Sun-Wed (weekdays), $126 Thur-Sat (weekends). Animals are permitted for an additional fee. For those with motorhomes, there are RV parks nearby, including Wanderlust RV Park ( http://wanderlustrvpark.com), Kettle Campground ( http://kettlecampground.net), etc.

Please see Itinerary in next post

Please keep in mind this part of Arkansas is still a rural area. If you are expecting a luxury resort, please pass on attending this event. The gas stations are smaller, bathrooms can be sparse, restaurants are smaller and don't accommodate huge crowds. Most of our evening meals will be on your own in smaller groups. There are multiple smaller restaurants around town. The major highway through town is a two lane road. But there are many car and motorcycle groups that flock to this area for a reason. And even though still a few weeks from peak, the fall colors should be gorgeous.

Quite honestly, it's impossible to compete with such a great event as in Gatlinburg. And as everyone knows, Steve is a rock star! I am NOT! Have lower expectations, MUCH lower! But I think Arkansas will impress you. At least that's my hope. There will be much more information to follow as we continue to work on the details.

And a very special thank you to some people who very graciously stepped up to help make this event possible, including Tami and Ken Fischer and Robert Arledge. They have been instrumental in helping with planning, scheduling routes, advice, etc. And a special thanks to Steve Clark, who has offered his help once again. Steve will be helping with attendance lists, collecting fees, general advice, artistic skills, etc! And finally, thanks to Ed Monahan who has graciously offered to handle the complaint department.

EVENT FEE: to be determined. Continue to check back

Please let me know your name(s), state, car color and POA screen name when you book your room. You can post a reply here or send me a PM, or email druprowler@gmail.com. Also, I NEED YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS for when we send out registration fee statements. PM me or send via email Thanks

ATTENDEES:

Joe Upton, TX, Black, dru, Booked
Steve Clark, PA, ? color, DublinOH, Booked
Tami and Ken Fischer, TX, Silver, TFischer, Booked
Robert and Marsha Arledge, AR, Orange, Hogzilla, Booked
Jeff & Carol Wallis, PA, Red, jwallis, Booked
Lyann Somers and Sherry McCary, FL, Mulholland, Katatak01, Booked
Ray and Mindy Barrios, FL, Red, ?, Booked
Dick and Joyce Henry, TX, Silver, Dick Henry, Booked
Ed Monahan and Sandy Brodbeck, OH, Woodward, Ed Monahan, Booked
(10) Greg and Veta Lawrence, FL, Red, Greg and Veta, Booked
Rod Endsley, OH, Yellow, Rod Endsley, Booked
Kees,Netherlands, Candy, Kees, Booked
Rick Barkan, IL, Orange, Booked
Rich and Linda Ware, GA, Purple, BeWare, Booked
Rick and Mary Ann Buehler, MO, Orange, Rick Buehler, Booked
Jerry Naumann, MI, Black, 1HOTCAT, Booked
Jerry Johnson, AZ, Gold, Tuscon Jer, Booked
Gary and Tammy Knepper, MD, Orange, MDProwler, Booked
Nick and Janet Cicale, DE, Orange, Prowlyn, Booked
(20) Jackie Perkins and Jim King, TN, Black, N/A, Booked
Keith and Mary Gulley, MO, Red, Booked
Don Wieber and Rick Wieber, WI, Yellow, Booked
Dick Linneman and Tami Linneman, OH, Silver, Booked
Kirk Peters and Frances Peters, TX, Orange, Booked
Bob Young and Candy Young, NC, Yellow, Booked
Tom Lynch and Elise Lynch, GA, Mulholland, tbonelynch,Booked
Ken Riddle and ?, AL, Red, Swampeast, Booked
Frank Peri and Marie Peri, CAN, Bluetie, Blue Tie, Booked
Ralph Mills and Sheri Mills, NY, Red, rzzmills, Booked
(30) Eddie Teems and Betty Teems, GA, Orange, Booked
Faisal Al Humaid, Dubai, ? color, Mr Prowler, Booked
Wayne White and Birgit White, CAN, Mulholland, Booked
Gene Snyder and Dixie Snyder, IL, Gold, Firecat, Booked (Campground)
Terry Jamieson and Halina Jamieson, CAN, Red, Greatkat, Booked
Rick Beyes and Jane Beyes, MO, Yellow, rickster, Booked
John Martins and ?, CAN Booked
Roy Stenger and Cookie Stenger, OH, Yellow, Booked
Jim Rozman and Bonnie Rozman, WI, Yellow, Booked
Larry Weir and Chris Weir, PA, Silver, Booked
(40)Jorge Garcia and Ana Reynosa, TX, Black, Booked
Enzo Rosas and Loni Rosas, NC, Red, Booked
Dan Kuderick and Lisa Kuderick, TX, Black,
James Sontheimer and Barbara Sontheimer, MO, Mulholland,
Rich Gentry and Karen Gentry, MO, Orange,
(45)Graham Frost and Wonda Brown Frost, FL, Yellow, Booked

Ray Roof, OH, booked (No car)

Waiting list: 1

posted 10-30-2023 12:02 PM                  

Sunday Oct 20: Arrival day. Sign in, pick up packets, unpack, relax, catch up with old friends and meet new ones. Dinner on your own. Restaurants include http://ineurekasprings.com/restaurants-cafes/restaurants/ http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurants-g31582-Eureka_Springs_Arkansas.html http://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=restaur ants+in+eureka+springs+ar#ip=1&rlimm=2551564219688368184 )

Monday Oct 21: Pig Trail. The most popular scenic route in Arkansas, and in the top 10 in the USA http://www.arkansas.com/articles/pig-trail-scenic-byway-side-trip-oark ). We will depart the hotel and travel south until we enter the Pig Trail. At the end of the Pig Trail there is a large truck stop where we will stretch our legs, gas up, and use the restrooms. It is approximately 2 hours to the truck stop. From there we will travel to the Post Winery where we will have lunch (included in the registration). Afterwards we will return to Eureka Springs. Will be a pretty full day.

Tuesday Oct 22: Tour Eureka Springs. In the morning we will do a short cruise nearby. Then will board a tour tram (included in registration fee) for a guided 90 minute tour of Eureka Springs ( http://eurekaspringstramtours.com/ ). We'll discover what makes it unique, the springs, the haunted hotel, the history. After the guided tour then every one is on their own to explore Eureka Springs ( http://www.arkansas.com/eureka-springs and http://www.visiteurekasprings.com/ ) It is reminiscent of Gatlinburg. There is a downtown area with lots of shops within walking distance. It has an artsy, eclectic vibe. Parking can be a challenge but is available in some lots for a price. Or you can ride the trolley that runs through town ( http://eurekatrolley.org/ ). It is $6 for all day. There is a stop right by the hotel. Up on the hill is the famous historic Crescent Hotel built in 1886. It is reported to be haunted and have haunted tours available. There is a great little pizza place on the top floor with a view for miles. After a day of touring Eureka Springs, FOR THOSE INTERESTED, we will go to the Great Passion Play, an outdoor amphitheater that has the longest running play in the United States about the last week in the life of Jesus Christ. The play starts at 7:30 PM and lasts for 1 hour and 45 minutes. It is very popular. There is also an optional large buffet that is open 2 hours before the play. The cost of the play is $35 + tax per person and the buffet is $18.87 + tax per person. These tickets are not included in the registration fee, this is strictly a personal choice. To make your reservation for tickets, go to their website http://www.greatpassionplay.org/

Wednesday Oct 23: We will cruise up to Table Rock Lake and board the Showboat Branson Belle, a paddlewheel boat where we will take a 2 hour cruise which includes lunch and a show (cost included in the registration fee) ( http://www.bransonshows.com/activity/ShowboatBransonBelle.cfm ). After a very short drive we will be in Branson, MO where you will be on your own to explore, grab a show, go to Top of The Rock, or Silver Dollar City, etc. Trip back to the hotel will take a little over an hour and is on your own. ( For show schedules and events http://www.bransonshows.com/ , http://www.bransontourismcenter.com/shows ). ( For other things to consider http://www.silverdollarcity.com/ , http://bigcedar.com/top-of-the-rock/ , http://www.explorebranson.com/things-to-do )

Thursday, Oct 24: Scenic cruise along what is referred to as the Grand Canyon of Arkansas. There will be beautiful views along picturesque roads, ending up in Harrison for a late lunch. Hold your bladder on this one as it will be a long drive. Once into Harrison we will have multiple restaurants to choose from for lunch. Afterwards, we will head back to Eureka Springs. It will be a long day.

Friday, Oct 25: This day will have a couple of options. First we will travel a short distance to the Thorncrown Chapel, a glass chapel in the woods that is just beautiful ( http://thorncrown.com/ ). From there we will split up, with one group going to Bentonville, home of Sam Walton (Walmart fame) to tour the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, founded by Alice Walton ( http://crystalbridges.org/ ). It is a renowned art museum. The admission is free. There is also a restaurant in the museum for lunch. Afterwards you can go see Walton's 5 & 10, the second store that would become the Walmart chain ( http://www.walmartmuseum.com/content/walmartmuseum/en_us/visit/5-10.html ). Then head back to the hotel.
The other group will depart the Thorncrown Chapel and go to the Pea Ridge National Military Park to do a driving tour of an old battleground ( http://www.nps.gov/peri/planyourvisit/index.htm ) After the Pea Ridge tour, will go to War Eagle Mill ( http://www.visiteurekasprings.com/war-eagle-mill/ ) with it's unique one lane bridge. Then head over to Rogers, AR where you can take a tour of the Daisy Airgun Museum ( http://www.arkansas.com/rogers/landmarks/daisy-airgun-museum ). Then head back to the hotel a little early to start packing and then go to the farewell banquet. The farewell banquet is on the hotel property and will be buffet style The cost is included in the registration fee. There will also be a cash bar available for a least a couple of hours. Austin will get his new assignment.

Saturday, Oct 26: Safe travels back home.

Thorncrown Chapel

Great Passion Play

Scenic Driving

posted 10-30-2023 12:05 PM                  

Please follow this link and fill out the forms in their entirety. There are three pages, personal information, registrant meal, guest meal. If you do not have a guest, leave the guest meal page blank. The password for the site is PROWLER (all caps). As always, shoot me a pm, text, or email if you have any issues.

www.clarkremodeling.com/ozark-registration-2024

Password = PROWLER

The registration site will be up and running soon! 6 months out. We had a planning meeting last week. Based on venue availability and other limiting factors we are going to cap the event at 40 cars / ~ 70 people. If you are on the fence, you are soon going to find yourself on the wrong side. Once we hit 40, we'll start a waiting list. If folks have to cancel, we'll contact those on the list in order of requests received. Event fees of $220 per person are refundable until August 1st. After Aug 1st, we cannot insure you will receive a full refund. If we fill your spot, we MAY be able to provide a partial or full refund. After September 1st, no refunds will be provided, period. Really looking forward to cruising with the Prowler family again!
Steve

posted 10-30-2023 12:06 PM                  

Joe Upton, TX, Black, dru, Booked, REGISTERED
Steve Clark, PA, ? color, DublinOH, Booked, REGISTERED
Tami and Ken Fischer, TX, Silver, TFischer, Booked
Robert and Marsha Arledge, AR, Orange, Hogzilla, Booked, REGISTERED
Jeff & Carol Wallis, PA, Red, jwallis, Booked, REGISTERED
Lyann Somers and Sherry McCary, FL, Mulholland, Katatak01, Booked, REGISTERED
Ray and Mindy Barrios, FL, Red, ?, Booked
Dick and Joyce Henry, TX, Silver, Dick Henry, Booked, REGISTERED
Ed Monahan and Sandy , OH, Woodward, Ed Monahan, Booked, REGISTERED
(10) Greg and Veta Lawrence, FL, Red, Greg and Veta, Booked, REGISTERED
Rod Endsley & Cindy , OH, Yellow, Rod Endsley, Booked
Kees,Netherlands, Candy, Kees, Booked, REGISTERED
Rick Barkan, IL, Orange, Booked, REGISTERED
Rich and Linda Ware, GA, Purple, BeWare, Booked, REGISTERED
Rick and Mary Ann Buehler, MO, Orange, Rick Buehler, Booked
Jerry Naumann, MI, Black, 1HOTCAT, Booked, REGISTERED
Jerry Johnson, AZ, Gold, Tuscon Jer, Booked
Gary and Tammy Knepper, MD, Orange, MDProwler, Booked
Nick and Janet Cicale, DE, Orange, Prowlyn, Booked
(20) Jackie Perkins and Jim King, TN, Black, N/A, Booked
Keith and Mary Gulley, MO, Red, Booked, REGISTERED
Don Wieber and Rick Wieber, WI, Yellow, Booked
Dick Linneman and Tami Linneman, OH, Silver, Booked
Kirk Peters and Frances Peters, TX, Orange, Booked, REGISTERED
Bob Young and Candy Young, NC, Yellow, Booked, REGISTERED
Tom Lynch and Elise Lynch, GA, Mulholland, tbonelynch,Booked, REGISTERED
Ken Riddle and ?, AL, Red, Swampeast, Booked
Frank Peri and Marie Peri, CAN, Bluetie, Blue Tie, Booked
Ralph Mills and Sheri Mills, NY, Red, rzzmills, Booked
(30) Eddie Teems and Betty Teems, GA, Orange, Booked
Faisal Al Humaid, Dubai, ? color, Mr Prowler, Booked
Wayne White and Birgit White, CAN, Mulholland, Booked
Gene Snyder and Dixie Snyder, IL, Gold, Firecat, Booked (Campground)
Terry Jamieson and Halina Jamieson, CAN, Red, Greatkat, Booked
Ray Roof, OH, booked
Rick Beyes and Jane Beyes, MO, Yellow, rickster, Booked
John Martins and Gabi Martins , CAN, Red, Booked
Roy Stenger and Cookie Stenger, OH, Yellow, Booked
Jim Rozman and Bonnie Rozman, WI, Yellow, Booked
(40) Larry Weir and Chris Weir, PA, Silver, Booked, REGISTERED
Jorge Garcia and Ana Reynosa, TX, Black, Booked, REGISTERED
Enzo Rosas and Loni Rosas, NC, Red, Booked, REGISTERED
Dan Kuderick and Lisa Kuderick, TX, Black,
Jason Sontheimer and Barbara Sontheimer, MO, Mulholland, REGISTERED
(45) Rich Gentry and Karen Gentry, MO, Orange, REGISTERED

posted 11-06-2023 04:50 PM                  

Looks great Joe. I am a little concerned about the pool, that guy looks way overdressed but for late Oct it may be appropo.

We probably will be there. I will ask Sandy if it is okay and get back to you.

posted 11-08-2023 09:18 PM                  

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Originally posted by ed monahan:
... We probably will be there. I will ask Sandy if it is okay and get back to you.

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I checked with Sandy in Gatlinburg. She said okay. I'm penciling you in! Besides, you're in charge of the complaint department.

posted 11-15-2023 02:40 PM                  

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Originally posted by Rod Endsley:
i have room booked

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