Our Thousand Trails of Texas/FMCA Rally was held at Whitney on September 11-13, 2009. It was a rainy weekend but we made the most of it. We went there to do what we do best, like eating, playing games and staying up late. Our wagon master, Rodger Donnelly, is posing for a picture, while Paul Chevalier is trying to take a nap.
Roy Beavers and Joe Golleher are deep in conversation.
Helen and Melvin Carlton were gossiping or telling secrets.
Notice who the people at the front of the line to get their food are. They are new members that didn't know that we always took pictures to see who the hungriest people are.
And here they are, already eating while we're still waiting in line.
A group of hungry people getting after it.
Do you think Smitty and Chuck wanted their picture taken or what?
Okay, we're finally ready to start the meeting, after Roy went and got his things he left behind and Connie finished copying pictures.
What is this new member John Vaaler trying to show us? I can't really tell but he looks like he's trying to show us how to put on a shirt or showing us a new shirt or something.
Wagon Masters Rodger & Diana Donnelly, assistant wagon masters Jimmie & Joan Watson getting their boots for a job well done. Where is Smitty & Mary Helen, they were also assistant wagon masters? And Jimmie, what is he doing?, it looks like he's getting last night's meal or picking his nose, don't know which.
Joe Watts is trying to take on a new job as Treasurer at his age. Do you think he'll give us all a stimulus package? Sure do hope so.
And look at Crystel, having a grand ole time doing what she does best at the rallies, TAKING EVERYBODY'S MONEY!!!!!!!
Okay, does everybody know what they're going to do at the Six State Shawnee Rally in Oklahoma?
We had our June, July, August and September Birthdays and Anniversarys. That was a pretty cake and it sure was good, too.
These are birthday people: Roy and Annetta Bevers, Paul & Myra Chevalier, Joe & Pat Watts, Tommy & Olga Wood, Chuck Smith and Mary Helen Smith. All the birthday people are couples except for Chuck and Mary Helen, they do happen to have the same last name. How weird or funny???!!! Melvin Carlton also had a birthday.
These are our anniversary people: Jimmy and Mary Lou Bolton, Joe and Marie Golleher, Paul and Myra Chevalier, Paul and Karen Pacior, Smitty and Mary Helen Smith and Sam and Crystel Walker.
These are new members that came to the Whitney Rally. Barbara Spade from Cypress, John & Barbara Vaaler from Malakoff and Bob and Mary Douglas from Hillsboro.
Chuck & Melba Orshek were at Whitney also. They are new member that came to our Texoma Rally in May. They didn't participate in our rally in Whitney because they weren't suppose to be there. They were supposed to be heading for Branson Missouri to work as workkampers but they had problems with their jacks just before they were getting ready to leave so they had to order them and get their coach fixed. They got it done and so by now they are at Branson. Good luck and have fun taking all those shows.
What!!!!! Eating again???? Were you hungry Melvin, Smitty wouldn't share??
I guess they're waiting for their breakfast.
Randle and Connie went to the store early in the morning to get milk to drink with their breakfast. Do you think they asked us if we wanted any????? NOT
Marland & Margie Knight from Sanger, Tx. I just saw Sanger. At first I thought Sanger California, I have some cousins in Sanger, CA. This is Sanger Tx, between Denton and Gainesville.
New members John & Barbara Vaaler from Malakoff.
New members Bob & Mary Douglas from Hillsboro, TX
New member Barbara Spade from Cypress, out of Houston.
New members Larry & Beverly Wippert from Ft. Worth, TX.
Connie and I decided that we wanted to have a blog so that the members can have a chance to see the pictures that we take during the rallies. We are new at this, so please bare with us. Please don't take any offense on my wording, its just adding a little bit of humor. We had a good time, enjoyed your company and enjoyed meeting and playing with new people. Until we see you again, good health, good travels and enjoy it all.
Sunset at Lost Lakes (ROD Park) in Owensville Missouri. On our way to Maine and the Maritimes in Canada.
St. Louis Missouri Arch.
St. Louis Arch while on East St. Louis Illinois side. Stayed at the Queen Casino park and visited with friends from UP Michigan. Didn't visit the casino though but had a good time. Nice park but pretty costly.
We couldn't go to the rally at Whitney in September because we were going to have a grandson sometime that month so I'm going to do my best with what I have. I will probably be making up stuff since I wasn't there.
Wagonmasters and Assistant: Rodger & Diana Donnelly and Barbara Spade getting their rally boots, yay!!! I understand they did a great job with a lot of fun and games.
I am trying to read Chuck's lips but I'm not a lip reading so I would asume that he's talking about the next rally at Medina in November.
There's no telling what's going on here but I think that maybe Willie was talking too much and everybody was trying to end the meeting so they could go to their coaches and rest a little before they have to go back and eat some more.
That looks like they didn't get much to eat, so could that be the reason nobody looks too happy. Okay, you all, I'm sure you're going to get some more, it'll just take a few more minutes.
Sorry you had to stop your game playing to pose for pictures, chucks!!!! I see some new faces here.
Some more new faces here. I guess I'll meet them someday.
Another new couple that I haven't met. These are all new members that joined our chapter in Whitney.
I'm sure that, that was some good cake and was enjoyed by everybody except me.
Just socializing and all wondering who ate the left corner of this picture????? Who Dun It, huh, huh????
All having a good time.
Slowing but surely everybody getting their food.
More game playing.
Great game playing and happy hour left overs.
More new member here that I haven't met.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Lynn Griner, Clarence Crocker, Chuck Smith, Mary Lou Bolton, Willie Blank and Mary Helen Smith. Tommy & I should of been in the picture also.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY: Jimmy & Mary Lou Bolton, Sam & Crystel Walker, Nolan & Willie Blank, Paul & Karen Pacior, Joe & Marie Golleher and Smitty & Mary Helen Smith.
Sunset at Elizabethtown, Kentucky while we were trying to get home by September for the big event, Grandbaby #5.
Till we meet you again at the Lake Medina Rally in November. Have Good Times, Good Laughter, Good Friendships and GOOD EATING!!!!!!
And a Beautiful Life. GOOD NITE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOVE YOU ALL.....................
