Tin Can Rally

Just got back from the Tin Can Rally in the Finger Lakes in Upstate New York. I got to chat to so many very friendly people. Was a good time. A bit different than my usual trip to the woods. There were two other Metz's there.

Sparkley Clean

Today I spent most of the day cleaning up the tin can so she looks a little better for the Tin Can Tourist Rally this coming weekend. It seems to be a never ending chore to keep her shiny. I did a few new little things...as she is a work in progress. I also took out some of my excess gear, as it is just for show and I won't be doing any real cooking or adventures. This weekend will be the first time I use shore power. That will be different.

There is going to be another Metz at the event. I am looking forward to seeing it...as Fletch said it was a total restoration. I don't know that I will ever be "done."

Metzendorf for Sale!

I found this posted on the tin can tourist website...get your own!

http://www.tincantourists.com/classified/showproduct.php?product=2333

1961 Metzendorf Contact Seller For Sale By Views Date Posted dturner26531 368 August 31, 2009 Asking Price Condition $2,500.00 Excellent

Description: I have a 1961 Metzendorph 15ft camper that I have started to redo, The reason Im advertising it now is so that purchaser, can have input as to finished camper, such as interior colors,flooring, etc, all damaged wood will be replace, newley painted, inside and out, resealed seams new tires,new wiring, more information contact me,i have pictures of the way it is now,but not finished.

Website

I really have intentions of getting the website up and running...but I am just so freaking busy. I think I might create a facebook group too... as I seem to have time for that.

Finger Lakes Tin Can Tourist Rally

I am going to the Fingler Lakes Tin Can Rally this fall. Sorry I didn't post earlier..as it is sold out. You can still come to the park and walk around though. The 2nd Annual Rally will be held September 17-20th at Samspson State Park in Romulus, New York. The event is coordinator by the great Fletch who owns Fletcher's Trailer's in Trumansburg, NY...a great resource for tin cans.

Devil's Tombstone

In July I went to Devil's Tombstone which sits at the foot of Hunter Mountain in the Catskills (the second highest peak in the Catskills). It is a really basic campground that really only serves as a basecamp for hikers. There is no electric here at all, not even in the bathrooms, which are not flush toilets. I think if I want to hike here next summer I would go to North-South Lake Campground. The road the divides this campground is a bit noisy.

My sister's Shasta

My sister loved my trailer so much, she went out and got her own tin can. She got hers on Ebay for about $400. I love the color's she chose. It is a 16 foot and it is amazing how big it is because it is taller. Hers is a 1964. She came up to Rollins Pond as well. She didn't have one of the nice lake front sites.