PALO DURO CANYON RALLY, MAY 10-17, 2015 - CANYON TEXAS
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Betty Brewer
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Thanks Henry for sharing those photos. Looks like fun. I'm sorry we did not have our jeep this year to join in the activities. Some of those guys really got some air!
A very happy birthday to Big Larry along with appreciation for what I know would have been a great time if we had been able to join in all the fun. I know that a celebration will be held in his honor today along with our best wishes from afar.
Thanks to Betty, et al, for posting pics and updates. Have fun, all.
Randy and Debby
Thanks to Betty, et al, for posting pics and updates. Have fun, all.
Randy and Debby
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Betty Brewer
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May 12 a big day...Larry D's 65th birthday and Ned and Lorna arrived!
Most of the group hiked just over 6 miles round trip to a rock formation called the Lighthouse. We were honored that Larry's 91 year old father led our hike today. Talk about good genes! And it was Larry's 65th birthday. I was lucky enough to see our birthday boy on his way to the dumpster at 8 am and opened my window to give him a private rendition of Happy birthday.
Some of the group ventured into Amarillo to see the Vintage RV Museum and a Vintage Car Museum. Terry has the photos, I do not.
After a rest I got started on a read of the free book Shirley left out on the bench. Good stuff! Thank you Shirley!
Then the event of the evening was the fish fry. Henry prepared all day and cooked all evening with help from his able assistants Charles, Larry and others who worked behind the scenes so I did not have to do anything! Yum. Then Larry's invited guests from among his huge number of friends who showed up bringing cake, homemade salsa and memories of their work time together! We sang again to the birthday boy! There are so many recipes we NEED.
Kale salad, banana split "salad", corn casserole, olive salad, tarter sauce. on and on......
Most of the group hiked just over 6 miles round trip to a rock formation called the Lighthouse. We were honored that Larry's 91 year old father led our hike today. Talk about good genes! And it was Larry's 65th birthday. I was lucky enough to see our birthday boy on his way to the dumpster at 8 am and opened my window to give him a private rendition of Happy birthday.
Some of the group ventured into Amarillo to see the Vintage RV Museum and a Vintage Car Museum. Terry has the photos, I do not.
After a rest I got started on a read of the free book Shirley left out on the bench. Good stuff! Thank you Shirley!
Then the event of the evening was the fish fry. Henry prepared all day and cooked all evening with help from his able assistants Charles, Larry and others who worked behind the scenes so I did not have to do anything! Yum. Then Larry's invited guests from among his huge number of friends who showed up bringing cake, homemade salsa and memories of their work time together! We sang again to the birthday boy! There are so many recipes we NEED.
Kale salad, banana split "salad", corn casserole, olive salad, tarter sauce. on and on......
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Couple of other tidbits of the day. Here is a photo of Mike's Jeep. Following their muddy outing yesterday Terry teased Mike unmercifully about his dirty jeep so Mike was a bit late to festivities today to allow him time at a car wash! Note how shiny and clean!
When questioned about his Route 66 hat Jerry was very happy to share that he bought it a long time ago because he thought it was DARLING ! Do you agree?
When questioned about his Route 66 hat Jerry was very happy to share that he bought it a long time ago because he thought it was DARLING ! Do you agree?
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Ron's slide show was postponed to a less windy evening. Awards were cancelled until we had all in attendance who were not full of fish and dessert and then waddled home.
Tomorrows ride to a flint quarry is up to a phone call at 8 am to determine the weather. With a 90% chance of rain forecast that trip might be in jeopardy. As Larry says, stay tuned!
This is a wonderful rally and thank you to those of you who couldn't make it but have been reading about it here! You make my day when I know someone has read " the news."
Tomorrows ride to a flint quarry is up to a phone call at 8 am to determine the weather. With a 90% chance of rain forecast that trip might be in jeopardy. As Larry says, stay tuned!
This is a wonderful rally and thank you to those of you who couldn't make it but have been reading about it here! You make my day when I know someone has read " the news."
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It has been a stellar day for me. The pain of turning 65 was tempered by an always delightful hike with Dad.
He and I have hiked Palo Duro for several years. Those who have been to my Facebook page will find a shot
of us on the north rim from one of our previous hikes. I can't think of anything I would rather do on any day.
Additionally a big shout out and thank you to all of the RV Forum people who have serenaded me individually
and as a group with various renditions of Happy Birthday. I received birthday cards and gifts from so many.
And as always we ate well. Henry caught and cleaned the catfish, and I was happy to be an Assistant Chef in Training.
The fish was wonderful as was all the 'sides' that went along with it. And then to have lifelong friends from Amarillo
show up with wonderful salsa (A LOT OF IT) and a chocolate/vanilla birthday cake, was well. . . The frosting on the cake!!!
I can't imagine a better day or a better group of people to spend it with. Thank you all so very much from the very
bottom of my tired heart. . . . I love you all.
THE Big Larry
He and I have hiked Palo Duro for several years. Those who have been to my Facebook page will find a shot
of us on the north rim from one of our previous hikes. I can't think of anything I would rather do on any day.
Additionally a big shout out and thank you to all of the RV Forum people who have serenaded me individually
and as a group with various renditions of Happy Birthday. I received birthday cards and gifts from so many.
And as always we ate well. Henry caught and cleaned the catfish, and I was happy to be an Assistant Chef in Training.
The fish was wonderful as was all the 'sides' that went along with it. And then to have lifelong friends from Amarillo
show up with wonderful salsa (A LOT OF IT) and a chocolate/vanilla birthday cake, was well. . . The frosting on the cake!!!
I can't imagine a better day or a better group of people to spend it with. Thank you all so very much from the very
bottom of my tired heart. . . . I love you all.
THE Big Larry
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I am still standing the ground that they told me to return the tools to Jerry. But there is no way this big Texans would admit this.
I am bravely wearing the goofy Don't mess with Texas award and planing my revenge. I will pin it on somebody tomorrow.
THANKYOOOO Henry Larry and Mike for taking care of me and my Phoebe. I am so grateful.
This rally is really lot of fun and it is so great to join my us friends from RV forum. Larry celebrated his birthday in style and had nice romantic dance with Loretta in front of his rig. Fish fry was superb. Thanks god that Henry is such a good fishing man, there was lot of guests to feed. Henry and Larry did great job to feed us all.
There was some campfire at night yesterday with bad manners. Specially one man with strange accent and loud voice made the Ladies blush. I think he was oversees visitor and you can guess who.
Thank you my friends for adopting me and Olga to your group and be so forgiving.
I am still standing the ground that they told me to return the tools to Jerry. But there is no way this big Texans would admit this.
I am bravely wearing the goofy Don't mess with Texas award and planing my revenge. I will pin it on somebody tomorrow.
THANKYOOOO Henry Larry and Mike for taking care of me and my Phoebe. I am so grateful.
This rally is really lot of fun and it is so great to join my us friends from RV forum. Larry celebrated his birthday in style and had nice romantic dance with Loretta in front of his rig. Fish fry was superb. Thanks god that Henry is such a good fishing man, there was lot of guests to feed. Henry and Larry did great job to feed us all.
There was some campfire at night yesterday with bad manners. Specially one man with strange accent and loud voice made the Ladies blush. I think he was oversees visitor and you can guess who.
Thank you my friends for adopting me and Olga to your group and be so forgiving.
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I want to add my voice to those thanking Henry for the fish and both he and Larry for cooking it up (not to mention all the work they did setting up this rally). The catfish was really delicious, and there were some wonderful salads and other side dishes. Thanks to all.
Hfx_Cdn
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When I looked at the picture of the fish fry all I could hear was Terry sitting back saying "Bette hurry up getting me my supper", but Bette's reply just isn't for mixed company. Wish we were there too, looks like lots of fun.
Ed
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Susan and I are so happy experiencing Palo Duro Canyon and Texas with the RV Fourm gang. Yesterday's hike and today's walk in the rain to see the flint diggings have been especially fun.
Thanks to Larry, Henry et al for organizing and running the rally.
Thanks to Larry, Henry et al for organizing and running the rally.
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Early this morning I heard the gently pitter patter of rain on the roof on the motorhome and thought what a wonderful morning it would l be to sleep in, but alas the CB crackled at 7:45 with the announcement that our trip to Alibates National Monument was ON. We were leaving at 8:15.
We grabbed our rain gear and set out in the pouring rain. What troopers! We arrived and watched a video of the Area. What a history we received of the plains and the Indian presence eons ago. The flint quarries were our destination of this outside portion of the trip. We walked just over a one mile walk up stairs around ridges and up to the top of a hillside, stopping at coverings while the volunteer docent gave us information history and insight into our past. We were wet, a bit cold and still persevered. The guide had his son and family there visiting from Tennessee so we got a deluxe tour! We were given a chance to select bits of flint from a box at the visitor center and several of us watched and old guy flint napping. I think that is what Henry called it! The rain has this high plains area in spectacular bloom. Lots of flowers and yucca blooms decorated our path today. From this morning adventure we ventured on to lunch. As Larry says, stay tuned!
We grabbed our rain gear and set out in the pouring rain. What troopers! We arrived and watched a video of the Area. What a history we received of the plains and the Indian presence eons ago. The flint quarries were our destination of this outside portion of the trip. We walked just over a one mile walk up stairs around ridges and up to the top of a hillside, stopping at coverings while the volunteer docent gave us information history and insight into our past. We were wet, a bit cold and still persevered. The guide had his son and family there visiting from Tennessee so we got a deluxe tour! We were given a chance to select bits of flint from a box at the visitor center and several of us watched and old guy flint napping. I think that is what Henry called it! The rain has this high plains area in spectacular bloom. Lots of flowers and yucca blooms decorated our path today. From this morning adventure we ventured on to lunch. As Larry says, stay tuned!
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Would you please refresh my memory of the time we leave tomorrow for the museum in Canyon? Thanks!
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Betty Brewer
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We had more newcomers to today's rally. Robin's parents arrived to spend the remainder of the week with us. The are also from a town in TX near Robin and Charles.
Happy Hour was a bit muddy and sticky as the rain had washed sand, silt and red clay all over the shaded pavilion today. But we managed to eat cake again and enjoy cheese ball made by Loretta. Left over salsa was another hit and if you bring a container to tomorrow event you may get to take home some of the hot stuff.
Henry won the Texas Award for giving all of us Happy Faces last night with the catfish fry.
Charles earned the Care Bear for his part in being cooks assistant, server and cleaner upper at last evenings' event. He was thrilled!
Larry pulled an unprecedented act by giving himself the DONT MESS WITH TEXAS AWARD. Seems in a conversation yesterday he was in a conversation and used the term Rootin' around. That comment had our Australian friends in a giggle. Seems the term means something about engaging in sexual activity. Go Larry and on your birthday too!
A final special award was given to Allen and Suzanne for coming the longest distance to our rally. Seems West Perth is farther than Sydney! They were given Texas size jelly beans and were happy with the award.
Happy Hour was a bit muddy and sticky as the rain had washed sand, silt and red clay all over the shaded pavilion today. But we managed to eat cake again and enjoy cheese ball made by Loretta. Left over salsa was another hit and if you bring a container to tomorrow event you may get to take home some of the hot stuff.
Henry won the Texas Award for giving all of us Happy Faces last night with the catfish fry.
Charles earned the Care Bear for his part in being cooks assistant, server and cleaner upper at last evenings' event. He was thrilled!
Larry pulled an unprecedented act by giving himself the DONT MESS WITH TEXAS AWARD. Seems in a conversation yesterday he was in a conversation and used the term Rootin' around. That comment had our Australian friends in a giggle. Seems the term means something about engaging in sexual activity. Go Larry and on your birthday too!
A final special award was given to Allen and Suzanne for coming the longest distance to our rally. Seems West Perth is farther than Sydney! They were given Texas size jelly beans and were happy with the award.
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All of the remaining group attended lunch at the World Famous Tourist attraction The Big Texan. Note some of the rules as they offer a free value!
Terry captured group shots as we filled 3 long tables for this late lunch. Sorry Ned missed this one and Gary & Maria left us this morning.
The second to last photo shows a young man who did not come close to eating the entire 72 oz steak ( plus all the sides) in the allotted 60 minutes. But we cheered him anyway!
If I recall the group is going to the High Plains Museum in Canyon at 10 am. Terry is getting a haircut and other errands in town.
Terry captured group shots as we filled 3 long tables for this late lunch. Sorry Ned missed this one and Gary & Maria left us this morning.
The second to last photo shows a young man who did not come close to eating the entire 72 oz steak ( plus all the sides) in the allotted 60 minutes. But we cheered him anyway!
If I recall the group is going to the High Plains Museum in Canyon at 10 am. Terry is getting a haircut and other errands in town.
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THEBigLarry
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AZ Randy1 said:
Thank you Buddy. . . . We miss your humor around here. We need someone to help keep Jan and the Monkey occupied.
Hope you guys are doing well. Love the pics of Mr. Asher. . .
THE Big Larry
