Wrap-Up

 Our Alfa Owners Chapter Rally, wrapped up last night (Apr 15), with the farewell dinner and gifts. 

We participated in various classes, dinners, early breakfast, just to name a few.

We had 4 Alfa chapters in attendance, but sadly the Mavericks announced they have disbanded, and another chapter announce they are in limbo. Reason, lack of people who are willing to join a chapter, become rally maters or officers in the chapters. Sadly it is these same ones, who cried the loudness, have a rally here. 

Oh well, of the 48 Rv'ers that did attend - had one hell of a fun time. We dance, we played games, enjoyed each others company and even worked on a few coaches. 

Safe Travels and Journeys

DaGirls Rv, Gus Da Bus

Susan, Dakota, Tilly and me

Oh what about us? Well we have moved onto Bastrop, State Park, just east of Bastrop, Tx., which is east of Austin, Tx. 

Finally Landed in Bandera, Texas

 Ok today, we finally landed at Twin Elms Cow/Horse meadow. Yes you head that right, this is a horse, cow, rodeo, you name it field.

It is really not that bad, especially after we arrange to move from the meadow to the archery range. The grounds have a slope for drainage, so parking means elevating the front or the rear. This is actually easier then you think. All you have to do is, leave the rv aired up, lower the jacks which is the lowest, and then dump the air. This keeps the one end up while letting the other end be lower. Now you can just adjust according. 

This makes it's especially easier for our super so long slide. 

We arranged our 2 Rv's (Rypma's) and ours with a common area and a shade structure in the center.

We are facing Southeast, we get the sun in the afternoon and Dave gets it in the morning. Sorted like this: Southeast to southwest with the Nose to rear. Today, was sunny and 86, and we expect a low of 56 by the morning. Friday's highs around 79, and lows near the same. 

Currently our local forecast is:

Tomorrow is the big day, everyone is expected to arrive between 9 am and 3 pm.  So, time to get some rest and be bright eye and bushy tail.

Safe Travels and Journeys 

DaGirls Rv and Gus the Bus

Susan, Tilly, Dakota and me

 

Day 1 Wednesday

 Day 1 started Bright and early. Sunny with mild weather. Definitely part of the day would be tee shirts and shorts.

Seminars are schedule starting at 9am running to 3pm. Everything from Cummins and Caterpillar engines to cooking with your microwave, convection oven and air pot. You can find information on Medicare, Medicare supplements - and how to select the right one. The Medicare one is the hardness to learn and wade through. The people leading these groups have all been vetted and are well educated in their fields.

Susan and I have selected many seminars to go and see during the week. 

The lineup of vendors is excellent, nothing like the Big Tent in Quartzsite. Many items for and about Rv's including the line up of new and used units on the market.

The schedule and description in the Handbook is excellent written and can be be read easily.

Excerpts from Handbook

Not only is there a hard copy, there is also an App, which contains the schedule of all the events which are going on. The App is easily to navigate and you can schedule all of the seminars for yourself.

I was surprise to see Gary Ross, in the vendor hall walking around with his lovely wife Marti. Many of you know me, I will recognize the face, but it will take me a few more minute to put a name to the face. Great seeing you Gary and Marti.

As you know Mike Kirk is a mayor player in the FMCA org. Not only is he here, but also is a working volunteer. Volunteering is a way to reduce the cost of coming. Mike is also a accomplish chief:

Pizza Night   

Mike carries with him a PIZZA OVEN, he invited the Alfa owners over to make our own pizza:

Sorry Folks, no photos shots of the Pizzas which were cooked and EATEN very quickly. Here's to you MIKE. Mike's comment to me? Dale this is the best crust that has been pressed out. Yep, take's a "On the Job Training" to create a good crust.

The only introduction was also held on Wed. night. The greeting was given by the president. Who also introduce the entertainment. Sad to say, I missed it due to allergies. Yes this is the time of year, and I was late in preparing for it. Now I am playing catchup. 

Well, it going to be another busy day, Oh heard there are over 900 units in play here on the field. 

 Hey, what say we get a group of Alfa Owners and set a FMCA caravan for the next Convention.?

Photo Courtesy from the AlfaSeeYas website

   Wouldn't it be Great to Recreate the days of long lines of Alfa's caravanning into the FMCA field.

Safe Travels and Journeys
DaGirls Rv, AkA Gus the bus
Susan, Tilly, Dakota and me