Mead Rally
October17-19, 2008—Alderwood RV Resort, Mead, WA.
Hosts: Guy and Suzi Thompson.
“And the laughter could be heard from afar” describes the entire weekend spent among the glory of turning trees and being grateful to feel the warmth of the sunshine in October.
Friday and Saturday saw visits by members to CatTails, Green Bluff Orchards (where eagle eye Tom Storrs won two pies with a cannon shot), the WSQ quilt show, Cabelas. and RV businesses, with a lot of chatting and “catching up” being done.
Saturday evening brought smoked turkey with all the fixins to honor and celebrate the close friendships we are privileged to have with each other.
The highlight was when everyone put on their altered ego balloon hats and roared with laughter. Oh, the tales that came out! Ask how these hats improved Roger Ferrel’s and Don Reil’s reputations! Speaking of altered ego—Gary Pennington graced our presence with Halloween Horror as he turned into a monster. Following dinner, games, prizes, and apple bobbing were in order, proving that many members really do know how to swim!
Sunday breakfast nourished us prior to heading out, just in case any coach needed a copilot pushing it the last mile or two. As we look back on the weekend, we are filled with warm memories and smiles. As fall progresses, we are so looking forward to continuing all this fun next spring.
Members who enjoyed all this fun were Jerry and Evelyn Searl; Bill and Penny Kinder; Don and Phyllis Riel; Bullet and Marlene Laughton; Mike and Pat Stegeman; Gary and Linda Pennington; Tom and Kathy Storrs; Roger and Linda Ferrell; Jim and Marlene Slaight; Guy and Suzi Thompson and Jan Trutton.
Photos above: (top) Marlene Slaight and friend, a.k.a. Gary Pennington. Having fun at dinner are (left to right) Linda Pennington, Penny Kinder, Bill Kinder, Roer Farrell, Linda Farrell, and Jan Trutton.
Description of Rally, October 17-19, 2008—Alderwood RV Resort, 14007 N. Newport Hwy., Mead, WA
Hosts: Guy and Suzi Thompson
Special Activities include: Quilting class by Kathy Storrs. Memory quilts, transferring your photos to fabric.
Green Bluff Apple Festival. Enjoy a large variety of the best apples, fresh pressed cider and other produce from orchards and produce farms too numerous to mention.
Cat Tales Zoological Park and Training Center features exotic cats found throughout the world.
Washington State Quilters annual quilt show, "Winter Harmony," at Spokane Interstate Fairggrounds.
Remember bobbing for apples? This should be a "shoe-in" for those who are hair-challenged with large mouths. It will be worth your effort and, oh, the memories this will create.
Pin the nose on the witch. The winner of this one will be crowned!
Saturday catered Fall Festival dinner and Sunday breakfast. Friday night Potluck supper. Saturday YOYO (you're on your own) breakfast and lunch.