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

Time passes

Hi! We are now at G.L A.S.S.we had a good time at Elkhart with the National Great Lakers.
a good group. Tues. was a busy day for moving around. Checked out Goodwill, no silver, also went to two different antique shoppes. Nice things, no buys for us. I guess the little butter knife and plate I got for 37 cents at Salvation Army will have to do for this trip. They polished very well. Did do a load of laundry. Tues evening Beth and Bruce asked if we wanted to go with the Maestros to Essenhaus. who turns down that? the odd couple that did not have a ride turned out to be Bob and Marilyn from Hoosier Cruisers. So we all had a good visit. And good food.
the Great Lakers had a circle talking and we joined them until someone said the Dancing results were on. the 17 teen year old gymnast won. Hoo ray for her. By 1%. Very good show.

Wed. Left Elkhart for Berien Springs by 9. Good road, took old 31 out of Niles, Michigan and it was great. No traffic. Parked near the grand stand in Handi Cap. Nice to be close to all the activity. Have seen several Indiana people and friends from Ohio and Michigan.
Beth and I are going out tomorrow morning for awhile.
Talk to you later. jkc

A good rally

Monday morning and we are deciding what to do this am.
Saturday was another rainy day. good donuts and coffee hour in the morning.
that afternoon we went to the RV/MH Museum. It is a new facility here in Elkhart that is
quite interesting. One problem the chip for the camera was in the computer and of course the computer was not with us. We all decided we preferred the our modern versions of motor homes. but all were improvements from tent camping. Well, most were improvements.
Then over to Essenhaus for an early evening meal. soooo good!
Home to rest and I went to the club house to play games. I came out high in the Mexican Train game. It happens the low is the winner!!!! A good time.
Sunday am more donuts and coffee. A good time talking and making new friends.
A lazy day did try to check out some garage sales. Most were closed, did find a small flea market. Stopped in to see Beth and Bruce.
We had to laugh. Wanted to get a few groceries and instead of just going a mile or two we looked up Meijer and Wall Mart. The GPS took us the back road and down south of the Concord Mall to Meijer. Not so bad, as we did look at some lawn chairs they had on sale. Did not buy any. Those who know the area----- we were not that far from Syracuse, we could have gone on home (to Syracuse) and visited my sister again.

Meijer had spiral hams on sale so we got a small one and had Beth and Bruce come down for sandwiches. Beth added a delicious blueberry pie. And the girls won two games of Eucher.
Hoo Ray for us!!!

I watched the final Survivor episode. JT WON! the person I wanted to win.! Tonight is the final of Dancing with the Stars.

So, after bit we may check out an Antique Mall.
But, we came back to the RV

Write later. jkc

ON THE ROAD AGAIN in May

Hey! Everyone!

We are now on the road again and it is not soon enough!

We are now parked at the Elkhart Campground with the National Great Lakers Club.

Pictured above are our Rally Masters. We caravaned to Cracker Barrel, 36 of us, for our evening

meal. then to the club house to catch up on what was doing what over the winter months.

We left home yesterday and stayed all night with friends. enjoyed seeing Doug's barn and all his toys. Betty was gone to a basket show and to give lessons. So we will have to stop there again so I can get her side of the story!

It has been raining since noon. RAIN, I mean RAIN! Makes the grass grow. See you tomorrow. jkc

Easter

Hi! Easter Sunday. did not go to church. Still recovering from the bout of flu we had this past week. Ernie had it Wed. and Thurs. I had it Friday. And did not move much on Saturday.

Other wise we are doing fine. It always takes me a few weeks to get adjusted to the house. I finally did some dusting. Have most things put away.

Not much new going on, will talk to you later. JKC

Back Home

Good Evening! Sunday evening and all is well. We still are tired, haven't stopped going or doing stuff. I told you I had a lot of wash. Friday is was a little cloudy, but I hung out the T-shirts and a few other things. At least 30 T-shirts. some mine, but mostly Ernie's white ones. I bleach and hang out in the sun, (it did come out a little)
when they are dry it is so nice to smooth out, fold and put away. I can also check to see if they go in the "work" pile or ok to go to town pile. some of that grease and stuff just does not wash out after awhile.

Ernie did take me out to Lone Star that night for a good steak dinner. Enjoyed!
Saturday was another busy day. Nancy came over with a bouquet for me. I enjoy flowers, and she had good ole Campbell's chicken noodle soup with us. After lunch we made a trip to town for a few items. Brian and Judie got home.

Sunday, I went to church. Found out from friends how my neighbor and good friend Vivian was doing. She is now in Millers Merry Manor and I miss her. The sermon was from Pastors heart, I think. His grandfather had just passed away and he talked about being cured and healing. Two different things. We can all be healed, not all are cured of what ever illness we may have. Really touched me, especially since I have lost a brother in the last year.

And then it was hurry home, pick up the plate of deviled eggs, Nancy joined us and we went over to Pleasant Valley Church where Brian's family was having a get together. Brian is home on a weeks leave before leaving for South Korea and the DMZ zone. Judie is counting on us taking her with us some this summer when the RV goes out. And we will take her.

Home, got out our tax info to be sure we have every thing and in order to go see the tax lady. Alan called and said "hello". It is now 10 pm news time, so I better go see what the weather will be like this week. Take care jkc

HOME

Home! Not the usual twigs and limbs in the yard! No "bad" ice or wind storms to clean out the trees. But the daffodils are blooming and there are some in a vase at my kitchen window. I love the daffodils. Ernie is in place on the couch with the morning news and I decided to write while I am thinking about our day yesterday and before I start cleaning!



The 26th started out rain! And we left Elizabethtown about 6:30 am. In the dark, fun when it is wet and raining. I was glad Ernie was driving. He is a good driver. I do relief when we have a nice dry stretch in the day time (and more often than not, in the middle of construction) He does more than me in construction, but that is a common thing for me. Anyway-----

Daylight did come and when we got close to Seymour we called friends Gene and Phyllis. Stopped and had coffee and a 2nd breakfast with them. About 2 hours later, we had to show them our new "toy" wood marble race. musical one! Good visit with good friends. They are former Hoosier Cruisers and so they want to be filled in with how everyone is doing. Sad new for some of our friends that are gone now, but good news also.



On our way, stopped at Meier to get a few groceries and then on down the country road to home. Decided to take most things out that may freeze as we could have freezing weather yet. I think Ernie found out how much "stuff" I carry out, cleaning supplies and canned goods. Then there were 3 hampers of dirty clothes, towels, etc. I hadn't done laundry since the 16th. I counted the number of clean socks and underwear and decided to heck with doing laundry. So the washing machine will get a work out. And when we get home from being gone 3 months I usually strip the bed to the mattress and wash all the bedding. Including the spread. It is supposed to be sunny today and the lines will be full of white t-shirts and other shirts that I like to hang out on the line. And most of the bedding.


So the RV is backed up against the barn and it will be waiting for a bath also. The rain got most of the Georgia red mud off the wheels of the car, but it needs a good wash also. After we were sure the hot water heater was fully hot and we had had supper, we hit the shower for a long, hot, no turning off the water to soap ourselves, shower. Sooooo nice. Then it was sort thru the mail. A waste basket full of stuff, bills, magazines and a stack of card for me to open today.

Our bills are paid automatically either by our checking account or by the credit card. But we still get paper copies.



So now it is time to use that hot water and wash my hair. Use the clarifing shampoo to get the shine back. Have a good day. See you down the road or around home! jkc

Jack Daniels

When I clicked for a preview these pictures were in order. As I write this they are bunched together. We shall see how they come out when we post them. The first one is of The special single barrel Jack Daniels. We learned the usual is two barrel. This distillery is in Lynchberg, Tenn. and has been since it first started many years ago. An interesting fact is that it is a dry county. Jack went to Congress and got special permits to continue the distillery as he was the FIRST Registered whisky maker in the U.S.
You can buy a bottle there, but do not open it. And you get a glass of lemonade at the end of the hour tour. There is a picture of Betty and I outside the visitors center. We have not had the tour yet, just clowning for the camera. And then there is Ernie and I with the Jack Daniels statue. He was a short man and was always standing in company pictures and his employees were seated. He is standing in the statue and the artist made him taller than real life. The Caption on the statue ? Jack Daniels on the Rocks" What else? The statue is in front of the natural spring where they get there water for the distillery.

The wood burning is the stack of sugar maple that is burned to make charcoal, which is then crushed and the whisky is dripped thru the charcoal. 17 employees that make the whiskey. Including the two men that burn the sugar maple. The company also makes their own barrels that they age the whiskey in., selling the barrels to other whiskey company's after only one use.

And the day was rainy. I tried taking a picture out the windows of the beautiful Tennessee country side. A little dismal. When we got into Northern Kentucky you could see the many trees broken in the January and March ice storms. Sad.

We split with Doug and Betty. They had other stops to make. It has been a good time traveling and sight seeing with them.

We are now at Elizabethtown, KY at dear Wally World. should be home tomorrow. I am not sure I am ready for that. There are two overflowing hampers of laundry, clean the coach, unpack the coach, and go in the house and turn on the water, furnace, etc. It has been a good change of lifestyle. Always nice to get back home tho, to see family and friends. Take Care. jkc

Jack Daniels

These are some of the pictures we took when we took a tour of the Jack Daniels Brewery. We were with Betty, Dorothy and Doug. A good tour.

Alabama and Tennessee

Another great day ! We left Georgia about 8:30 and
headed for Alabama. Scenic route to

Scottsboro, Alabama, to the famous unclaimed Baggage Center. BIG place. Clothes, shoes, books, jewelry,

toys, tools and electronics. I am sure there were other things also. Over 40,000 square feet of store! They add over 7000 items a day to the store. And it was busy. I talked with one shopper and she comes over 2 or 3 times a month. Be sure to check for buttons and try the zipper. Clothing has been cleaned, but you still have to watch for buttons, etc. They also have a lunch room. I had a good chicken salad sandwich. chips and a drink for $6.20. A designer dress, still with tags and original tag said $120. was marked $60. I didn't buy it. Fun to stop and see what it was all about.

Ernie had me set up the pictures and so I chose to put them in different positions. I guess it works. The trees are so pretty now. But the blossoms falling are everywhere. We left there and went over some mountains. Easy going up, coming down we came down over 800 ft alt. in a hurry. But a - ok. We are now just outside Winchester, Tenn. at Wally World. Both coaches are parked here for the night. We ate in tonight. Tomorrow it will be a scenic drive for another tour. I will tell you all about it AFTER we get there and take the tour. Might get to our Indiana home on Thursday. Have a good night. jkc

Acworth, Georgia

It is Monday evening. Sunday we did not go to CNN. Stayed home and relaxed for awhile. Then Ernie, Doug and I took off for Ingles Grocery store. Beautiful store. Really. It is only about 10 years old, still neat and clean with lots of interesting things. Different canned vegetables, souse and one other organ meat that we can not think of at the moment. Then on to some garage sales. No good buys, but fun looking. Oh, The fellows did buy a few things. and I guess I did too. It is late and I am not remembering very well.

Here I am by the shore of Altatoona Lake. There are 9 Corp Campgrounds on this lake. We like it here. Peaceful and nice spacing for your RV or tent. They do have several marked places for swimming where they have provided sand on the each. I picked up a few rocks for my hens and chickens.

Ernie and I in front of CNN. Monday morning we headed back to Atlanta for a tour of CNN. It was quite interesting. We saw control rooms, broadcasting rooms and had special stops where we learned how things were done. The new weather board is unique. No longer does the weather man have to worry about the color of clothes he wears. The map is put on the screen from behind, not the front. We were shown what would happen with the old way when if you wore green or blue, all you would see would be your face and hands. The atrium of CNN is a huge food court and shops. We ate at Don Juan's Cantina. It was pretty good. Betty even did a "broadcast" just like the real newsmen. With a script and the monitor to read it from in the fake studio. They give tours 7 days a week. We were fortunate that it was just the 5 of us and our guide. Dorothy was in her wheel chair and so we did not have to do the stairs and used the elevators. Our tour was backwards, starting at the top of the building and going down. The walking tours, up and down steps, had 45 persons in them. So it was special as we could talk with our guide and ask lots of questions. She told us that she was "in training", that she would be a guide for a year and then go on to broadcast journalism of some sort.

Where we went "Underground" Atlanta on Saturday.

And from the Coca Cola Museum. Lots of old advertisement memorabilia. Brings back memories of what you remember seeing or used. We leave this park Tuesday. Head over to Alabama for a stay.

Weather here is cool in the morning, but sunny all day. have a happy day. jkc

Atlanta

Hi! late breakfast, we did not get up until after 8. Nice, for a change!



Off to Atlanta. We drove around a bit. Rather Doug did and then we got to the Coca Cola Museum. It was interesting. We got to taste ( if you wanted) over 60 flavors of coke from all over the world. Do not drink Beverly. I think is done in Thailand. Blah!!!!

the kiwi and apple was good. And the raspberry ea from England was good. Several were similar in taste. Mostly like sprite. Then we all got a free bottle of Coke. And a trip thru the store. And like all souvenir shops the prices were high. But fun to look at and see what all was available with the word coke on it.



Went over to the Atlanta Underground City and had lunch at Johnny Rockets for a

Original Hamburger. They were good. A little walking around, looking at the shops below and above and then back to the campground. Will possible do CNN on Sunday. Move on Monday. But who knows? Only the Phantom knows!

See you later. jkc