MOC Rally 2017--Day 1 and 2

Goshen, Indiana
Elkhart County 4H Fairgrounds

Yesterday we began our day with Harry and Carlena and returned to the Shipshewana Flea Market.  I knew it was a busy day and glad we did an early start.

The auction was in full swing but my mind couldn't process all the auctioneers doing their thing at the same time.  




We walked the entire flea market as I was looking for a quilt like Carlena purchased last week.  Of course, I found them in the very last row.  I also needed more tomatoes.  Harry bought a really cute train windsock.  

Registration was from 10 am until 2 pm so we returned in time for that.  As soon as we picked up our packet, Bill and I dashed off to the laundromat as we needed to be back for a coordinators meeting. 

Every year this rally gets better and better.  For instance, the service tech appointments started before the rally even started.  The rally booklet is 82 pages long.  It was well thought out and I like all the changes.  The coach washing began before the rally started.  

We hadn't had a chance to meet Kimber, Donna and Denny's new addition to their family so we stopped by to meet him.  

Instead of the usual Meet N Greet where we all brought some food, this year Tiara RV sponsored box lunches from Jimmy John's.  It was so much faster getting your food without waiting in lines.  Announcements were over quickly and you had a chance to visit with friends and meet new ones.  

They had a flag disposal ceremony directly after the Meet N Greet.  We walked back to the coach and got delayed talking to someone so we missed the ceremony. Another great addition to the rally.



We walked down to the 200 section and talked with Harry and Carlena.  Look what Harry found for us in the thrift store.  We've been looking for a hand rail by the steps.  I still have problems with my foot sometimes and need something to steady myself on the steps.

The weather is very warm this year.  It is predicted to be in the high 80's.  

Today Bill and I attended the MORryde presentation put on by Gary Wheeler.  It was very informative and I learned a lot about tires, suspension and brakes.  When you drive from Arizona to Indiana to get your wheel bearings greased, it tells you what we think of MORryde. Yes, I know I have plenty of MORryde t-shirts but we'd still go even if they didn't supply them.  

The ladies luncheon was also an improvement from the past years.  

It was held in the big tent and lunch was provided by Panera.  It was supposed to be a light lunch as this evening was the Amish dinner at the Carriage House.

Somehow I don't call a sandwich, salad, rolls, pickles, chips, fruit and huge cookie a light lunch. 

Someone once told me if you don't gain a pound or two during a rally you didn't enjoy it.  I'm sure I'll have proof that I really enjoyed the rally.




Every event to date has been better than any before.  The previous rallies were great but what a bar they are setting for next year.  




Our Amish dinner at the Carriage House was delicious.  Out of respect for the family, I didn't take any photos but trust me no one went away hungry.  After we entered the Carriage House we realized that we'd been there before for dinner with the Escapees.

After George and Linda dropped us off from dinner, we went for a walk.  Of course, we stopped to see Boo and her parents, Harry and Carlena.  

The fairgrounds have transformed and tomorrow it will look so different with the Mennonite Relief Sale tomorrow.  My mouth is watering for a haystack dinner.

Turtle Safely........