The RVForum Big Bend Rally is in Full swing. An orientation meeting was held tonight at the Maverick RV Park in their beautiful ( but echoey) hall) and lasted 2 plus hours with tons of details on what to do and when for the whole week. While I was taking copious notes I shall only attempt one day at a time to report on next day activities. Please recall RV plans are always in Jello.
1. Welcome said Big Larry a couple of times.
2. Safety talk... call 911 if you fall off your ladder or use your car alarm to shout out to the rest of us as phone service may be limited. FMCAssist emergency help is available for FMCA members ( see separate post)
3 Introductions... wear a name tag and welcome to all newly found members! Some were circling the park over and over so were invited to join us!
4. Two groups will set out in the morning. BOTH leave at 8:30 am. Despite what you were told at meeting. One will follow Gary 30 miles over pavement and then a dirt road to the border of Mexico. Bring passports have lunch in Mexico. Henry will lead the group who wants to go on the paved road to the Mexico point. Park in lot and take a row boat over the river to Mexico. Lunch, shopping will be available.Bring $ 1 dollar bills or 5's We will all go by hot springs so bring towel and suits if you wanna soak ( or come back another day)
Lots of restaurants were mentioned but Gary really likes Starlight Theatre and Maribitos went there tonight and confirmed its rating of very good!! Monday night they have a 2 for 1 cheeseburger . Happy hour daily at 5 to nail down plan of the next day.
Rough schedule:
Tuesday shooting day, bring your chairs and lunch or hike 6 miles . Fish fry at night .. bring a side dish.
Wednesday - Free Day but a challenging Jeep trail will run to the State Park ($5) and at 5pm leave for a trip to old mining camp and local musician $5 donation . Bring a hotdog to roast or your lunch or eat before hand.
Thursday --All day Jeep trail any vehicle can go. Pizza at a local place and sign up Wed if interested.
Friday Rough rocky trail Jeep ride
Saturday- AM hike to waterfall ( 2 miles) Grill night , bring your own meat and cook your own and bring a side dish.
The hosts did a wonderful job of letting us know where to get fuel, groceries and restaurants but my shorthand is not so good. Hope you were listening well !
Photos to follow.
I am excited to make new friends and explore this new to us area!
After the meeting, several groups gathered outside their RV's for fellowship. So never ever just go to to your rig and stay there. Wander the park to see what's happening!