Summer Rally Port Alberni

(Reminder - Sandown Rally pics appear after this notice)
Summer Rally in Port Alberni July 28th 30th

Location: Port Alberni Fall Fair Grounds, Glenwood Centre
Has power and water for each coach.
There is a city dump that we are able to use after rally
(directions to follow as we get closer to date)

Dates & Times: Friday, July 28th -12:00 noon through Sunday, July 30th – 12:00 noon

Cost: $60 per coach

Activities: We are planning a train trip to the McLean Mill on Saturday. The train leaves the station at 10:00 a.m. and returns at 1:00 p.m. We will have the ride, a tour of the mill, a demonstration and some entertainment. The cost per person is $18.00 if paid at least 2 weeks in advance. If you are interested in doing this, which is well worth the cost, please let us know when you register for the rally and include the cost with your rally fees. Please have your money to us by July 10th so that we can then book and pay for the group. If you decide to go on the outing at the last minute, the cost will be $20.00 per person.

We have also arranged for a demonstration of native dancing for Saturday afternoon – 4ish. It will be about a 45 minute demonstration with 8 to 10 dancers. The cost of this will be included in your rally).

Meals: At least one dinner and two breakfasts will be provided – more info later.

To Register: Please send rally fees ($60.00) and train excursion costs ($18.00 per person) to Cecil Hamilton
2466 11th Avenue
Port Alberni, B.C. V9Y 2S3

If you have any questions, please contact Cec & Karin at cechamilton@shaw.ca or Cary & Merrilee White at mwhite@shaw.ca . or (250) 248-3180.

Sandown Pictures

Pictures by Gary Ousey of Sandown Rally can be found HERE.

Pictures by Verne Hague are stored at Snapfish HERE.

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SPRING FLING AT SANDOWN PARK

(sumitted by the Bloggs, pictures by Gary Ousey)

A very successful rally was held at Sandown Park, May 26 – 28, 2006. There were 40 coaches attending with a total of 79 people. Special guests were Northwest Area Vice President Bob Gummersall and his wife Sylvia.

Although the weather was not the best, everyone enjoyed themselves.

Friday afternoon a meet and great, under the disguise of a Scavenger Hunt, was held which had many members going from coach to coach to answer the clues.

Happy Hour followed with a great assortment of appies. The Pot Luck Supper was wonderful – such an assortment of food, all delicious! Following dinner, the first of the draws were held and every coach received a prize.

As the weather was not too great, most people retreated back to their coaches after dinner, however, there were the few die-hards who stayed and played Pass the Ace!

Saturday morning the coffee pot was on early and breakfast was served at 8:30. There were lots of sausages and pancakes with fruit and whipping cream as well as fruit salad. After breakfast a General Meeting was held and election of officers, our new members on the Executive include Stella Blogg as Secretary and Cecil Hamilton, Cary White and Joe Blogg as Directors.

On Saturday afternoon the men enjoyed a very informative discussion with Dan Hope, a Technician from Triangle RV. While the men were talking, the ladies headed off to Sidney for a Poker Walk. Judging from the number of shopping bags (especially Rogers’ Chocolates) there was quite a bit of shopping going on! The winner of the Poker Walk was Carolyn Ousey with 4 of a kind (6’s). Carolyn received a lovely tin of Rogers’ Chocolates. The other winners were Carol McAvella, Marian Lutener, Josie Williams and Donna Caspers who received a prize for the Worst Hand.

At Saturday’s Happy Hour many people arrived in their finest fashions from the 50’s & 60’s several Poodle Skirts were seen as well as slicked back hair, t-shirts and rolled up jeans! A Best Dressed competition was held with Bob & Sylvia Gummersall and Sylvia from Triangle RV as the Judges. The winners were Merrilee & Cary White and runners-up were Audrey Hauge and Drew Ralph. Congratulations to all – you looked great!

Saturday’s dinner was Roast Beef done to a turn on the spit thanks to Andy Balogh for an excellent job of cooking the Beef (and almost roasting himself in that tent the coals were still hot the next morning!) Ham was also on the menu along with salads, buns and baked potatoes. Thank you to all the ladies who helped with the preparing of the potatoes and the use of their ovens to cook them! Dessert was carrot cake and an assortment of cheesecakes.

Again, as the weather was cool, only the die-hard Pass the Ace fans stayed outside after dinner!

Sunday morning breakfast featured eggs in a bag, ham, and hash browns. Thanks to everyone for being patient as it took quite a while to cook all those eggs!

After breakfast another draw was held, and again, each coach received a prize. The 50/50 draw also took place and the winner was Marge Hendricks. As well the Ken Williams Award was drawn and the winners were Lee and Barbara Burnham.

Cleanup and taking down of tents followed and by noon the coaches were on their way home.

We sincerely hope that everyone enjoyed themselves. Many, Many Thanks to all who helped with collecting donations, set-up, mealtimes, and cleanup. We greatly appreciated it! It was quite an experience!

We wish to also thank the following companies/people who generously donated prizes:

Passport America
Thetford Corpora
Onan
Arbutus RV
Peden RV
Home Hardware
Acklands
Monk Office Supply
Rogers RV Repairs
Audrey Johnson
Camping World
Fan-Tastic Vent
Triangle RV
True North RV
Drew & Sherry Ralph
Touch of Class
Rogers’ Chocolates
Pacific Controls
All the Rave Salon
Canadian Tire
Petro-Can
Carolyn Ousey

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You

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Hello everyone,

We hope that you all enjoyed the Rally and had a safe journey home.

We want to thank everyone who helped during the Rally, with set-up, at mealtimes and with the final cleanup and taking down the tents, etc. Your help was greatly appreciated.

As we were the last to leave Sandown, we did a “sweep” of the field just to ensure that it was clear of any litter, etc. We want to thank everyone for leaving the field clean, however, there was one exception. We found two small bags of squished “doggie doo” on the field – it would appear that someone left the bags outside their coach, behind the wheels, and apparently drove off without picking them up. We are sure that this was an oversight, as we all tend to get preoccupied when we are getting ready to “hit the road”.

So, just another reminder to pet owners, please ensure that any “deposits” are disposed of properly!

Thanks again for all your help and we look forward to seeing everyone in Port Alberni!

Joe and Stella Blogg, Andy and Kathie Balogh.

Summer Rally Port Alberni

Summer Rally - July 28 to July 30 2006

Port Alberni, Fall Fair Grounds, Glenwood Centre

The rally will start on Friday evening with Happy Hour from 4.00 to 6.00 p.m. Followed By a Pot Luck Supper.

Saturday, on your own for breakfast, coffee pot will be on by 8.00 a.m.

Saturday you are free until Happy Hour.

Saturday Dinner at 6.00 p.m. will be provided, you will need your own dishes etc.

Sunday coffee & muffins at 9.00 a.m. followed by the business meeting.

Arrival to be after 12 noon in order that those setting up have time to get organized.

Departure on Sunday can be later in the day if people wish.

Have not yet figured out the cost, will let you know after the middle on June when we return from Europe.

Rita & Bert Ward