Rally Wrap-ups and Other News
Wings and Wheels Rally, Monitor, WA
Sept. 30 to Oct. 2, 2011
By Penny Kinder
It was just like Roger Ferrell says, “Our club has more fun (by accident) than any other RV club.” And we proved it once again.
Several coaches arrived on Thursday at Wenatchee River County Park, so we gathered for some chatting and an impromptu potluck dinner under the gazebo. Gorgeous evening!
Coffee was served the next morning and people scattered to scope out the area. More coaches arrived until we had our total of 23. We enjoyed Happy Hour, and then some mem- bers walked and some drove across the highway to a “burger joint” called Tom, Dick, and Harry’s, where they had street rods on display and we munched on hamburgers, fries, and shakes.
On Saturday we had our usual yummy continental breakfast with fresh local fruits as well as the sweet gooey goodies. Then it was free time for exploring and enjoying the Wings and Wheels festival in East Wenatchee, the civil war reenactment in Plain, Oktoberfest in Leavenworth, Apple Days at the Cashmere museum, and tours of several local (and huge) antique shops.
Our evening fun started with lots of laughing at Happy Hour (imagine that!) followed by our 15th anniversary party for CBC. Our BBQ dinner of ribs, chicken, and sides was awesome. I’ll call it a real eating event! After dinner each couple was presented with a CBC anniversary plaque and several lucky members won door prizes.
Kent Pratt shared some news from FMCA and handed out brochures about FMCA benefits. Very informative. Thank you, Kent. Then, in case we weren’t stuffed enough, we served our giant chocolate anniversary cake. At this point, the members were finally full and got quiet enough so our president, Kathy Storrs, could introduce our guests: Frank and Elyse Kinder, Doris Brown, Dylan (granddaughter of Sue and Tom Kunst), and Nan and Ron Friesen. Doris, mother of Norma Schultz, has been to enough rallies to earn her own CBC badge which was presented to her this weekend.
We also had more members join us at the park for dinners and visiting: Patty and Ken Kirschner, Leonard and Judy Singhose, Barba- ra and Wayne Johnson, and Leonard and Florence Greenwalt.
A rally bonus was the delivery of fresh pears and apples (from Storrs’ neighbors) for purchase at the park. It was a full and eventful rally, ending with a fire pit gathering at Kinder’s coach. But wait, we’re not done yet. Sunday morning Bill Kinder (and helpers) grilled pancakes and sausages for our final meal at the gazebo. By the way, a big fat thank you to all the volunteer servers and helpers. You people make our rallies and our club a huge success.
The above report was contributed by rally hosts, Tom Storrs and Bill Kinder plus Kathy Storrs and Penny Kinder (a.k.a. cow suit around the fire) but that’s another story.
Prosser Balloon Rally Report
September 22-25
By Pat Stegeman & Marlene Slaight
Twenty Coaches parked at the Country Park in Grandview. Thursday we enjoyed a Finger Food Potluck. Friday something new. The first Potluck prepared by Men only. The food was great. Well done, guys.
Our Annual Meeting & Election of Officers followed dinner. Saturday was a day on your own to enjoy the Prosser Balloon Rally & other activities in the area. Sunday Breakfast was Egg in a Bag, new to some and enjoyed by all.
It was a relaxing weekend, lots of sitting around in the shade and visiting went on. See you all down the road and thanks for coming.
July Rally Wrap Up
The July rally hosted by Don and Bertha Brooks in Deer Lake/Chewelah, WA was another great rally and well planned out. Most of us attended the Chataquah Festival being held in Chewelah and ate great food and bought some fine arts and crafts.
During one of the social hours, we all noticed that at the last two or three rallies, we have pretty much been talking to the same people at every rally. I know that everyone is busy during the summer and have lots of family plans. But still, this is an open invitation to all members to try to make one of the three remaining rallies scheduled this year. See the sidebar of the newsletter for rally hosts, dates, and locations.
June Rally Wrap up
June 18-19, 2011 Two Rivers RV Resort
By Linda Pennington
Eleven coaches and one guest, Jan Trutton, attended the rally; 7 arrived on Thursday and 4 on Friday. Two had to cancel; we missed you Jim and Marlene Slaight and Wayne and Barbara Johnson. Jim will be happy to know there were no shenanigans pulled with the badges. If I remember correctly, the deputy collected a few coins.
The golfers tried their luck at the Harrington “Country Club” golf course on Thursday. They had a fun time and were back at Two Rivers in time for hamburgers, chips, and great camaraderie.
We had some rain, but our spirits were not dampened.
Saturday morning we had continental breakfast.
Since the rally had a Mexican theme, Saturday night happy hour included Mexican music, many serape wearers plus sombreros and small straw hats. I saw one couple doing a Mexican jig and one member sported a large sombrero, large black mustache and serape. All members were having fun. A true home made Mexican meal (prepared by the hosts) included tamales with refried beans, Spanish rice and salad was presented for dinner. The visiting went on into the late of night.
Sunday morning we had another continental breakfast. Then we had to say good-bye until we meet again.
The hosts for this rally were Roger and Linda Ferrell and Gary and Linda Pennington
April Rally Wrapup
By Bob and Norma Schultz
Fifteen coaches gathered Thursday and enjoyed a pot luck dinner in the clubhouse at the park (in progress building) with no heat but we did have some plug-ins and lights. We didn’t hear any complaints, as the view of the Snake River and canyon hills was spectacular with spring in full progress. Trees leafed out, flowers blooming and green hills full of roaming cattle which was a site most of us haven’t seen this spring.
Special guest was Norma’s mother, Doris, who helped with the hosting of the rally at Boyer Park on the Snake River. The rally was moved from the Palouse Empire Fairgrounds due to the unusually wet spring. The weather was rather cool, windy and a few snow flakes fell on our tour in Pullman of Schweitzer Engineering facilities near the WSU campus. Their products minimize blackouts and electrical system damage. They employ 2000 worldwide. It’s the largest private employer on the Palouse and sits on 130 acres with ten buildings. Pat and Mike Stegman’s grandson, Jeremy, joined the group, and after the tour, led us to a great restaurant in Pullman for a no-host lunch. A continental breakfast was served and the German dinner was catered.
Saturday we had another continental breakfast and headed the few miles up stream to tour Lower Granite Dam. This tour last 3½ hours, and we had an informative guide who was very knowledgeable and loved to share her theories with the group. I don’t think there was any part of the dam we didn’t see. Our legs were tired, and we were hungry when we got back. She guides tours of Idaho and Duke University students, members of Congress and Presidents, and other dignitaries, so she knows her Dam facts.
Saturday night we enjoyed a yummy pot luck dinner.
Sunday was a beautiful morning so we visited and enjoyed the sunshine and the continental breakfast. We enjoyed hosting the rally and appreciated all of the club members for enduring our change of location.