It's winding down, several pulled out quietly this morning leaving vacant RV spots and holes in our hearts! But the hearty last remaining RVForum participants played hard and toured well today.A morning hike to Cattail Falls was supposed to be a short 2 miles but I ended up with 11,790 steps today! Hummmmmm I hiked with Ken, Sheila and the entire group while Terry and Richard drove the park to The Basin, St Elenya Canyon and Maverick Road. We somehow met up for lunch at the visitor center. Fun day and all made it to the 5 pm final Happy Hour. Most went across the street to Lajitas Inn for dinner!
Awards tonight:
Tough Texan hats were presented to resident Texans, Ron and Shirley. At 84 he continues to be amazing in every respect. From his photography to his resilience (recall he fell off his ladder the first night we arrived) his hiking ability, his photographic skills and his ever present positive attitude. We know his beautiful redhead wife (who rocked the Texan hat) is his inspiration and love! Aren't they cute?
The Rally hosts Larry, Henry and Gary announced their retirement from leading RVForum rallies for a while and were given a big cheer for the magnificent job they did on running this Big Bend Rally . Rally hosts come early, plan events and make sure all of us have a good time. Hosts are the last to leave a trail and worry the most about weather, plans and locked gates! Bingo is a new tradition, thank you Gary, Hats awards and prizes were the generous gestures from Team Henry and Margaret. Larry was the MC with the most verbose voice and ran Happy Hours with skill and humor. Loretta was behind him all the way ! Big thanks to those native Texans for making us feel true Texas hospitality!
Texas Care Bear had so many nominations today that a Group award was made! All were to touch Care Bear and Jan had to be reminded to only touch the Bear! Suzanne thanked all who helped her over the big boulders today and for all who helped fishing for her fallen sun glasses out of the stream below the boulders. She was truly grateful for a job well done in a very precarious spot! There was another reason for a Care Bear recipient and it was Margaret but sorry I could not recall the details from my spot. Someone help me fill in details of this caring Framily!
Terry already told you today that he was "Sheriff for the day" (as seen in many of his photos) and traveled around the Park with his navigator Richard. When I asked him who would win Sheriff , he said the only person he saw all day was Richard so Richard would win for being a perfect navigator! And Richard was silent when his pacemaker went into action to keep up with pace they traveled over a washboard road.
Some how I got Goofy... I don't know why . I did nothing Goofy on this trip! But maybe Goofy will show up at a rally in the near future and I'll be prepared !!!!!
We've missed sharing the fun times with you!
