Memories from the Glass Rally

Frustrated Maestros at the GLASS Rally,. They are playing before the Friday evening entertainment. Three of the Hoosier Cruisers are in the chorus. The group does a lot of practicing and they are great to listen to during the rally.
Illinois Joe, one of our long standing members of Hoosier Cruisers. He commented that he was having a great time at the rally, looking forward to next year!. Then things changed. Rode his bike to town, had a flat tire and walked the bike home. He was told not to take it to start with as the tires were quite old. But, the next day he rode his wife's bike to town. FLAT TIRE! Walked home again. We do not know the comments this time! Next day, in line for ice cream, Joe found a ticket on the ground. Oh, boy! Then, he felt guilty, someone would not get their ice cream. When he got to the door a gentleman was searching all of his pockets. No ticket. Kind hearted Joe, had an extra ticket and gave it to the man.

Rem and Judy are in serious conversation and did not acknowledge the lovely clown that was

talking to the child. Neither was the child looking at the clown.

The Traveling River Boat Show. This man and his wife stroll thru the grounds singing for all of us. He plays the trombone and sings a lot of the good old songs.

The first ice cream social, courtesy of one of the RV dealers. Isn't is interesting how senior citizens stand in a LOOONG line for an ice cream sandwich? That's Susan beside Jane and Doug a little farther to the other side.

And this longer line was for a free PINT of ice cream. Only vanilla, we used to have a choice!

But, we aren't complaining.
Look for Greg & Betty, and Rick & Sandy.

This one was not supposed to be added, but someone did!. Great car, it won Best of Show, a 57 Chevie.

This one was Ernie's choice. A 1955 Pontiac. It is a neat car.

This one is a 1936 DeSoto Air Flow. A very nice car. He thinks it is all original!

and this is the crowd at the car show. It was a four hour show and they also had entertainment that was enjoyable. A nice addition the our rally.

AND on the way home I wrote these notes.

We are almost to S.R. 30. Left Berien Springs, MI., earlier. Down 31 to 30. It is grey and much cooler today. We had great weather for the GLASS Rally. About 860 coaches there.

It rained one night, but the days were sunny and nice. Went to two seminars. One on fruits and vegetables. 7 fruits a day and 10 vegies. All in a capsule, that she just happened to have in her booth. It was an interesting class. And she didn't really try to sell her product. I did not realize bananas had a lot of sugar. so I did learn something.

The other class was about geneology. He had several good points. some places to look up on the Webb.

The rest of the 4-5 days were spent visiting with friends, new and old, doing some garage sales and an antique shop. Did get to our association meeting, Had a two hour time limit and we were done in less than one. Ross had his agenda and everyone was happy. We were, as we got to stay for the entire meeting instead of leaving early as we have had to in the past. This meeting is held the same day that the Hoosier Cruisers serve the evening meal.

This job gives our club a per capita benefit for our club. We have made over $300. the past few years. That night we had pasta, potato or cole slaw salads, rolls, baked beans and 1/2 grilled chicken. With a variety of cheese cakes for desserts. Plus drinks. We save one half of the chicken to have for lunch the next day. We are to clean the tables and sweep the floor before leaving for the evening entertainment.

Sunday evening we did another meal with the National Great Lakers. On Sunday evening not only must we sweep the floor, but we have to take everything off the tables, fold and stack the tables and chairs to have them ready for the rental company to pick up the next day. We are tired after two day of this work.

The GLASS rally is the only area rally that provides meals. You get two breakfasts and a Friday evening snack. (sandwich, salad, roll and dessert) then you may buy the optional three meals . A breakfast and two evening meals. The caterer is from Holland, MI., and provides good food. The chickens are cooked on a long outdoor grill.

a good time----see you later. jkc