Topic: S. E. Rally Photos (Read 3328 times)

Ron from Big D · « **on:** October 28, 2009, 08:24:20 AM »

O.K. Tom: Here is some of the folk and rigs at the S.E. Rally and in this order:

Dave Reavis & Frank Weimert
Jeanette Reavis
Holloween approaching
Carson Carstensen
Duck Pond
Ducks around rigs after heavy rain
Several of the rigs. on the next message.

Ron from Big D · « **Reply #1 on:** October 28, 2009, 08:26:58 AM »

Here are some shots of the rigs present.

Tom · « **Reply #2 on:** October 28, 2009, 09:13:51 AM »

A big thanks Ron. I'll get them into the photo album shortly. Just curious - what does "aircraft" in the file names stand for?

Wendy · « **Reply #3 on:** October 28, 2009, 10:30:01 AM »

People in shorts - Wow !

I was also thinking that "aircraft" was an interesting file name for pictures of RVs?

Wendy

Tom · « **Reply #4 on:** October 28, 2009, 10:33:00 AM »

Ron might have been thinking of his Bluebird

Tom · « **Reply #5 on:** October 28, 2009, 11:31:24 AM »

The photos are now in the album here. If someone recognizes their rig and it's not labeled in the album, please reply here and let me know which one is yours. Thanks.

More photos would be welcome

You can view our gallery of photo albums at any time by clicking the Photos button above. There's a link on the gallery page to a Google map showing the location of rallies.

Ron from Big D · « **Reply #6 on:** October 28, 2009, 04:00:14 PM »

Quote from: Tom on October 28, 2009, 09:13:51 AM

A big thanks Ron. I'll get them into the photo album shortly. Just curious - what does "aircraft" in the file names stand for?

They were downloaded in the wrong folder.

Ron

Ron from Big D · « **Reply #7 on:** October 28, 2009, 09:13:07 PM »

Here are some more images. I am holding a few to determine for sure who everyone is.

Tom · « **Reply #8 on:** October 28, 2009, 09:18:50 PM »

Great! Thanks Ron.

Wendy · « **Reply #9 on:** October 28, 2009, 09:22:59 PM »

Enjoying the pics. So, who's there?

aka Porky · « **Reply #10 on:** October 28, 2009, 09:38:12 PM »

That's my old Bounder in the previous post.

BTW - I drove with that curtain pulled over the windshield all the way down I-95. I certainly didn't want to see an accident like Gary had last week. We are having a blast (and Jane and I just got here about 2pm). Much fun yet to be had.

RV Roamer · « **Reply #11 on:** October 28, 2009, 09:44:49 PM »

Looks like fun (which makes us feel even worse about missing out)!

We did manage a small sample of the rally, though. Dave & Jeanette Reavis drove 50 miles this morning to meet us for lunch in Yemassee, SC, as we drove south on I95 towards home. We had an hour of fun conversation and Nancy & Jeanette congratulated each other on beating the cancer bugaboo. Sorry I forgot to get a photo of that, but we were pressed for time.

Nancy & I are safe at home in Florida tonight. [sigh]. Found out my cable internet modem had died while we were away. Won't even power up. Brighthouse is bringing a new one Friday afternoon. Meanwhile I'm getting by with our Verizon cell modem, which doesn't have much signal to work with out here in the Ocala Nat'l Forest where we live.

Jeff · « **Reply #12 on:** October 28, 2009, 09:47:36 PM »

Quote from: Wendy on October 28, 2009, 09:22:59 PM

Enjoying the pics. So, who's there?

Wendy:

So Far,

Ron and Shirley Maribito
Dave and Jeanette Reavis
Frank and Barb Weimert
Jeff and Sue Cousins
Ray and Ladonna Baginski
Lou and Jane Long
Clyde and Sandy Doer
Jim and Betty Miles
Dale and Karen Hendersen

Barb · « **Reply #13 on:** October 29, 2009, 07:16:25 AM »

Frank and Dave cleaned the pavilion. Which made for a much more enjoyable happy hour. A very big thanks to them. Ray stepped up to the plate at happy hour and got us organized. A big thanks to him. We will continue to follow the game plan Gary and Nancy laid out. And our resident photographer, Ron, as you can see, has taken some great shots.

We miss you Gary and Nancy, and we will try to make you proud. We'll raise one at our pulled pork supper tonight in your honor.

Keep safe

Hfx_Cdn · « **Reply #14 on:** October 29, 2009, 08:20:59 AM »

I am looking at the picture and am wishing we could have made the Rally, it looks like a lot of fun. I see that Dale and Karen did make it, please make sure they have a good time as I almost broke their arms convincing them to adjust their schedule to take it in. BTW, Jeff & Dale, no low flying in your rigs, go rent a crop duster if the urge arises.

Enjoy

Ed

Ron from Big D · « **Reply #15 on:** October 29, 2009, 09:23:59 AM »

Tom: Here is a few more that I got names on. I hope everyone will forgive me if I get something wrong. Just speak up and I'll correct.

Ron

Wendy · « **Reply #16 on:** October 29, 2009, 09:48:52 AM »

Thanks for the list, Jeff. I thought I recognized you in the "solving world problems" picture.

Thanks for the pics, Ron. Looks like everyone's having a good time. I'm so envious of y'all wearing shorts.

Keep on having fun.
Wendy

Tom · « **Reply #17 on:** October 29, 2009, 11:27:37 AM »

Got 'em Ron, thanks again.

Jeff · « **Reply #18 on:** October 29, 2009, 06:27:29 PM »

Tonight 22 people tried to eat 12 pounds of Lou's outstanding NC smoked pulled pork. The good news for all of you who missed it is that if you start driving NOW you might get here in time to help us finish it at the pot luck Saturday night.

Ron from Big D · « **Reply #19 on:** October 29, 2009, 07:42:44 PM »

Jim Miles and I played golf at Patriot Point today and it was a glorious day. Several in the group went into town for carriage rides. No pictures till dinner, so I added a few below. Dinner was terrific.

Tom · « **Reply #20 on:** October 30, 2009, 03:33:59 AM »

Hopefully I got them all in the rally album. Could someone please identify the rigs that don't have labels under the photos. TIA.

Jeff · « **Reply #21 on:** October 30, 2009, 10:04:32 AM »

Quote from: Tom on October 30, 2009, 03:33:59 AM

Hopefully I got them all in the rally album. Could someone please identify the rigs that don't have labels under the photos. TIA.

Tom:

Aircraft 001 Maribito
Aircraft 002 Miles
Aircraft 003 Reavis
Aircraft 004 Weimert
Aircraft 005 Cousins
Aircraft 006 Not Part of the Rally
Aircraft 007 Baginski

Tom · « **Reply #22 on:** October 30, 2009, 10:11:28 AM »

Thanks Jeff, much appreciated. I'll update the captions.

Gypsy Rovers · « **Reply #23 on:** October 30, 2009, 12:43:39 PM »

Tom, et all, just to add to the workload here's some more photo's of the S E Rally

Barb Weimart and Sue Cousins making monsters
Frank Weimart added as a "technical adviser"
Carol and Carson Carstensen
Shirley Maribito and Sue Cousins after a "happy meal"
Jim and Betty Miles
Lou (onaquest) Long and Ron Maribito.

Ed, Jeff and I promise to just fly table,nothing faster.

Having a great time at our first rally, wish you were here!

Cheers

Dale & Karen.

Tom · « **Reply #24 on:** October 30, 2009, 12:47:26 PM »

Thanks! I'll get them up shortly.

Barb · « **Reply #25 on:** October 30, 2009, 02:30:16 PM »

Sue knew Nancy would have some decorations. So in honor of memories and tradition, she bought some pumpkins. And we carved them.

Last night we have a very successful Pork pot luck. We had a variety of side dishes. All the food groups were covered. And the pork was excellent.

This afternoon a group of us took a scenic drive to Edistow beach for a light lunch. Which left us with a yearning for a afternoon nap.

p.s. Jeanette looks wonderful.
[edit]White space removal.[/edit]

RV Roamer · « **Reply #26 on:** October 30, 2009, 03:19:10 PM »

Thanks to all who pitched in to help make the rally a success

, despite the absence of the hosts.

Sorry we missed meeting some of you - putting faces and personalities with names is one of the top reasons for attending a rally (unless you are underweight and need to add 10 lbs quickly).

Tom · « **Reply #27 on:** October 30, 2009, 06:14:22 PM »

Quote from: Barb

This afternoon a group of us took a scenic drive to Edistow beach for a light lunch.

Barb, I'm sure you or Frank took scenic photos to share with those of us who couldn't be there in person (?)

geodrake · « **Reply #28 on:** October 30, 2009, 06:29:50 PM »

Sure wish we could have joined you!

Barb · « **Reply #29 on:** October 30, 2009, 09:54:07 PM »

I'm sorry Tom no photos. We had Jeanette & Dave with us. I was too busy laughing at Dave's jokes. I'm ribs are killing me. What a great time we had.

While I've been talking with attendees, I've inquired about where they are originally from, and where they live now.

Members are originally from Germany, US, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Newfoundland. And current residency include Arizona, Alberta, Florida, North & South Carolina, and South Dakota. Rallies are a great place to meet other rv'ers and share experiences.

We had 12 for dinner tonite. And of course we had a great time. I think Ron took some pics. The guys cook breakfast tomorrow.

_{oh my... more food}

Ron from Big D · « **Reply #30 on:** October 31, 2009, 09:16:56 PM »

O.K. Tom: I am attaching photos to this message and a few more to complete the rally officially. Yesterday, we went to lunch at Edisto Beach, had happy hour at our coach and then went to dinner in town at the Crab House. This morning the men did the breakfast and it was great. We had another happy hour at the Pavillion and then had the traditional Pot Luck featuring the balance of Lou's smoked pork and some meatballs. Both great. After dinner Clyde Doer, Dale Henerson and Dave Reavis serenaded us with singing and guitar music. Everyone exchanged good wishes for the trips out from here. A few people will stay over another day or two. It was a warm one here today with a temperature about 86 degrees. Supposed to be a little cooler tomorrow.

Images #1 & 2 are yesterdays Happy Hour.
Images #3 & 4 are of the Henderson coach and the Carstensens coach.
Images #5 & 6 are dinner last night.

Ron from Big D · « **Reply #31 on:** October 31, 2009, 09:24:48 PM »

More photos.

Image #1 Outside the restaurant last night.
Image #2 Men cooking breakfast.
Image #3 Group Photo less Clyde & Sandy Doer. (Sandy was under the weather)
Image #4 Ladonna Baginski as the Wicked Witch.
Image #5 Dave Reavis as the Old Farmer. (What's new?)
Image #6 One of the Jack-O-Lanterns.

Tom · « **Reply #32 on:** October 31, 2009, 09:27:21 PM »

Great Ron, thanks! Is the image of the Crab House reversed by chance

Or was this a test to see if I'm paying attention?

Ron from Big D · « **Reply #33 on:** October 31, 2009, 09:40:06 PM »

That's real Tom. Get's the attention of folks.

Ron from Big D · « **Reply #34 on:** October 31, 2009, 09:43:47 PM »

Something happened to the list of photos. I'm tired and going to bed. I'll deal with it tomorrow.

Tom · « **Reply #35 on:** October 31, 2009, 10:28:04 PM »

You guys are killing me! Live music played by forum members?

Ron from Big D · « **Reply #36 on:** November 01, 2009, 09:48:32 AM »

Quote from: Tom on October 31, 2009, 10:28:04 PM

You guys are killing me! Live music played by forum members?

They could have used your voice Tom.

Hfx_Cdn · « **Reply #37 on:** November 01, 2009, 09:50:15 AM »

Dave, where's the dulcimer ?

Ron from Big D · « **Reply #38 on:** November 01, 2009, 09:57:28 AM »

Quote from: Ron from Big D on October 31, 2009, 09:40:06 PM

That's real Tom. Get's the attention of folks.

These are the captions for the images that didn't have one.

#1 Ray Baginski
#2 Clyde Doer & Dale Henderson
#3 Dave Reavis
#4 Dale
#5 Clyde
#6 Jeanette Reavis

#5

Tom · « **Reply #39 on:** November 01, 2009, 10:16:44 AM »

Thanks Ron, I'll edit the captions.

Jeff · « **Reply #40 on:** November 01, 2009, 07:18:09 PM »

Quote from: Tom on October 31, 2009, 10:28:04 PM

You guys are killing me! Live music played by forum members?

Tom:

And three guitar players at one rally.

Tom · « **Reply #41 on:** November 01, 2009, 07:44:12 PM »

What happened to Dave's dulcimer? He's obviously a very talented guy and plays guitar too.

Jeff · « **Reply #42 on:** November 01, 2009, 07:55:36 PM »

Quote from: Tom on November 01, 2009, 07:44:12 PM

What happened to Dave's dulcimer? He's obviously a very talented guy and plays guitar too.

I guess he has taken a liking to the guitar. Jeanette says he hasn't played the dulcimer in awhile. She says his only problem with the guitar is that he tries to sing along.

RV Roamer · « **Reply #43 on:** November 01, 2009, 08:45:14 PM »

Dave played guitar before he took up the dulcimer. Guess he went back to his first love...

Dave R · « **Reply #44 on:** November 02, 2009, 09:40:08 AM »

I am just grateful that no one threw anything at me>

Dave

RV Roamer · « **Reply #45 on:** November 02, 2009, 09:54:38 AM »

Not even money?

Jackliz · « **Reply #46 on:** November 02, 2009, 12:32:05 PM »

Jeanette,
what is the story of your very neat name badge?

Great photos. Thanks, Ron.

Regards,
Liz

carson · « **Reply #47 on:** November 02, 2009, 06:43:32 PM »

   A few more pictures from the SE Rally in Hollywood, SC. (Charleston)

First I want to thank Gary and Nancy for arranging this wonderful event. Too bad you couldn't enjoy the fruits of your labor this time.

   The company of fellow RV'ers was perfect; the weather was perfect (almost); the RV Park was most suitable and on and on.

   I tried not to duplicate images already posted, just trying to fill in a few spots.

Enjoy, Carson and Carol from Florida,

Tom · « **Reply #48 on:** November 02, 2009, 07:18:54 PM »

Thanks Carson, I'll get them into the album shortly. Care to provide captions, or should I use your catchy file names?

carson · « **Reply #49 on:** November 02, 2009, 07:28:02 PM »

Thanks, Tom. I happen to think my catchy file names will keep it on the light side. Would appreciate it.

carson

RV Roamer · « **Reply #50 on:** November 02, 2009, 07:46:34 PM »

The file names ARE catchy, Carson, but a year or two from now we will be scratching our heads trying to remember the names of the people in them. Not the Muscovy duck, perhaps, but some of the others.

Ron from Big D · « **Reply #51 on:** November 02, 2009, 08:03:56 PM »

Glad to see the additional images by Carson.

Shirley and I left Lake Aire this morning at 8:45 am ET and arrived in Montgomery, AL at 4:30 pm CT. We stopped in Savannah for brunch. 431 miles. It was a great day and the sun came out while we were in Georgia. It warmed up some.

Hope to see all of you down the road and hope that Gary & Nancy are back on the road soon. Thanks to you two for setting up the rally. The rest was easy enough for the rest of us.

Tom · « **Reply #52 on:** November 02, 2009, 09:17:29 PM »

Gary,

Care to suggest alternate captions?

Jeanette · « **Reply #53 on:** November 03, 2009, 08:17:25 AM »

Liz,
Glad you liked the badge. At Texas Trails we all wear our ID badge (especially at bingo since it is required under Texas gaming laws). It really helps build community since if you can read there is no failed memory search for a name. Mine has a mgnetic clasp that I really like.
We missed you at the Southeast Rally, perhaps we can get up with you guys this winter in Texas. The Rally really turned out well with five veteran couples and five newbees. Although we seemed to all have had a great time, it would have been even better with Gary and Nancy.
By the way this is my first social post on the Forum so if I break any Forum etiquette conventions please feel free to let me know. I have lurked on the Forum using Dave's account for a long time but last year he made me get my own account .
Jeanette

Ron from Big D · « **Reply #54 on:** November 03, 2009, 09:27:22 AM »

Glad to see you have joined us Jeanette.

carson · « **Reply #55 on:** November 03, 2009, 01:41:46 PM »

Another fun shot --Halloween Midnight Magic. The "Catch and release pond " at the rally.

carson

Gypsy Rovers · « **Reply #56 on:** November 03, 2009, 01:53:57 PM »

great photo Carson I really like that one.

I don't have any more photo's to add but, I would like to send out a big thank you to:

Ed & Donna for urging us to make it to the rally if at all possible

Frank and Barb for taking us under their wing when we arrived to make sure we met everyone.

Gary & Nancy for setting up the rally in the beginning, we were hoping to meet you there, guess we'll give you a call when we get to FL.

And, all the forum members who made us feel so welcome and ensuring (1) we had a lot of fun (2) we ate way too much!

This was our first rally after a year on the road and it's one we'll always remember.

Cheers

Dale & Karen

carson · « **Reply #57 on:** November 03, 2009, 02:18:32 PM »

Thanks much Dale and Karen. T'was an extreme pleasure meeting both of you.

We arrived home safely and are getting back into the routine. Big surprise when we got home, the pantry was infested with hundreds of moths-- Indian Mealmoths- (google it) took us several hours to kill them and vacuum them up. They were hatched in a sealed Oatmeal cardboard can that had been there too long. - amazing. They ate through the can and got out and were everywhere. I am still vacuuming up dead bodies today.

Thought you might be enthralled by news like that.

We'll leave the light on any time you come this way. Travel safely.

Carson and Carol.

ArdraF · « **Reply #58 on:** November 03, 2009, 02:48:53 PM »

Quote

Glad to see you have joined us Jeanette.

I'll second that and say it's about time!

ArdraF

Hfx_Cdn · « **Reply #59 on:** November 03, 2009, 02:53:08 PM »

Dale & Karen, now you know why I pushed so hard for you guys to take in the Rally. We have only rallied with a couple of couples there, but have met so many of the framily since our first rally, and we have yet to meet anyone who are not super people. With common interests, being of the same age group and a love of travel, how could the Rally be anything less than an outright success. It is a bummer that Gary and Nancy had the troubles they had as they are great people too, but that only meant that others stepped forward to make it a success. The bottom line is that Donna and I can't wait to see many of the same people at Quartzsite in January.

Ed

Barb · « **Reply #60 on:** November 03, 2009, 03:09:40 PM »

We have arrived safely at Henderson Beach State Park, in Destin, FL. If was a fun rally, and we had a great time. It was a wonder mix of newbies and oldies. Thanks to everybody.

And a big thanks to Gary and Nancy. We missed you. I think you'd be proud of us.

Jeff · « **Reply #61 on:** November 03, 2009, 09:54:55 PM »

Dale and Karen:

We're looking forward to seeing you again this winter out west.

Dave R · « **Reply #62 on:** November 05, 2009, 08:00:03 AM »

We arrived safely back in Yadkin. It was 33 deg this morning, surely it's time to move south.

We had a wonderful time at the rally. It was great to see old and new friends. As Barb said
I think Gary and Nancy would have been proud of all of us.

Dave

RV Roamer · « **Reply #63 on:** November 05, 2009, 09:29:43 AM »

Quote

I think Gary and Nancy would have been proud of all of us.

I am!!!

aka Porky · « **Reply #64 on:** November 06, 2009, 11:11:58 AM »

Jane and I finally arrived home (Raleigh, NC) yesterday afternoon, after a leisurely paced four day trek up the Carolina(s) coast from the SE Rally site. We ate our way from seafood restaurant to restaurant, from Charleston to Wilmington, NC.

What a GREAT! time we had at the Rally. Thanks, to all the new friends we met. I want to thank the "Old Hands" for making us new folks feel so welcome and hope that we somehow added to the experience for the other first timers. A great time, with a great bunch of folks.

Hope to have the opportunity to do it again sometime in the future.

lou and Jane

Jeff · « **Reply #65 on:** November 06, 2009, 08:15:18 PM »

Lou:

Ditto! See you next year.

aka Porky · « **Reply #66 on:** November 06, 2009, 11:39:21 PM »

I just downloaded the contents of my "point and shoot". I didn't find any shots that weren't done better, and already submitted, by others. The only two photos of interest are included here.

Photo one is of an old Live Oak (estimated at 1400+ years) located out on St. James Island called "The Angle Tree". Very large majestic as you can see.

Photo two is of Carson Carstensen and (myself) Lou long. I would have submitted this one earlier, but Carson insisted that we make it available for the cover of "Body Builder Magazine" before we went public with it.

BTW - I'm the low profile model on the left

RV Roamer · « **Reply #67 on:** November 07, 2009, 09:10:54 AM »

Lou,
Your pulled pork was a big hit - everybody who has talked to me about the rally mentions it as one of the highlights. Maybe you ought to change your RVForum handle to "Porky" instead of Onaquest?

aka Porky · « **Reply #68 on:** November 07, 2009, 09:44:40 AM »

Gary, I'll consider the name change even though I'm not sure if you were trying to be complementary or simply striving for accuracy of my physical description.

Ron from Big D · « **Reply #69 on:** November 07, 2009, 06:37:15 PM »

Quote from: Lou (onaquest) on November 06, 2009, 11:39:21 PM

I just downloaded the contents of my "point and shoot". I didn't find any shots that weren't done better, and already submitted, by others. The only two photos of interest are included here.

Photo one is of an old Live Oak (estimated at 1400+ years) located out on St. James Island called "The Angle Tree". Very large majestic as you can see.

Photo two is of Carson Carstensen and (myself) Lou long. I would have submitted this one earlier, but Carson insisted that we make it available for the cover of "Body Builder Magazine" before we went public with it.

BTW - I'm the low profile model on the left

Nice photo of the tree, but I don't see the second photo of you and Carson.

RV Roamer · « **Reply #70 on:** November 07, 2009, 08:28:15 PM »

Quote

...though I'm not sure if you were trying to be complementary or simply striving for accuracy of my physical description.

And I'll never admit which one either!

carson · « **Reply #71 on:** November 10, 2009, 04:13:05 PM »

Just another unusual photo. This is from one of our excursions while attending the Rally.

We visited the Magnolia Plantation. A boat trip was available for a swamp tour. It starts out where this picture was taken. We did not take the tour, thought it may be better to walk on water

Didn't work.

Totally algae covered, not even a ripple. The Egret did not seem to mind.
carson FL

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