78-FMCA105thGoldenGetawayLincolnNEAug2022
Aug 19th 2022
Today was our travel day to Lincoln for the FMCA 105th Golden Getaway. A drive of just under 200 miles. It was a pleasant day for the drive with some cloud cover which kept the temps down. Arrived in Lincoln at about 12:30am and got checked in and parked. The parking area for this event is in a field that looks like it could have been a hay field. We have 30 amp power plus water but no dump, so will have to pay $30 to get dumped off that becomes necessary. We went down for the BBQ that they put on for the early arriving crew of volunteers.
We will get the rest of our stuff for the chapter tomorrow when the rest of the FMCA staff arrive on site. Got some pictures of the sunset and posted to the Facebook group for the chapter. Will have to focus on getting photos of the activities of the event and share on Facebook for the chapter. I think we got the calendar back in shape so that the correct times are now showing for the stuff we have to do while here.
Aug 20th 2022
Today was welcome bag stuffing day. We arrived at the proper location, Pavilion 4 to help with this. There were around 75 folks there. With all the helping hands, the job was completed in about an hour. 1000 bags ready to hand out. Lots of hands make large tasks small for sure.
Chloe got her walk early this morning and I found an area that I was able to let her off leash to run free for a bit. Since we started the joint supplement, she acts like a pup again, which is saying a-lot at 13 years old. Grabbed breakfast and filled the water tank with the new filter setup, which worked great. After bag stuffing, Cindy and I ran down and took care of laundry and shopping.
Put up the Grand Design feather this afternoon, it looks good. Sat outside the rig visiting with Cindy Linda and the fellow next door, and one drop in visitor. Nice chat and good weather made for an enjoyable evening.
Got news that Lanny had an aneurysm let go this afternoon, and unfortunately I don't believe he will make it. Sad news and sure hope that Barb will be ok.
Aug 21st 2022
Started the day off with the usual morning walk for Chloe. Went to grab a shower and realized gas and electric were turned off to the water heater, so turned those on. While the water was heating, I drank some coffee then took a quick shower. The second task of the morning was to hand out welcome bags to the arriving travelers. With our shift done, we tracked down the FMCA office and Penny. Got things setup to print a flyer for her to put in rigs for sale, as well as for a table at the chapter fair. Also picked up the chapter banner and the National Director plaque and were able to stow the candles at the office area and get them out of the trailer.
Cindy n Linda ran to the grocery store and when they got back Linda accidentally locked her rig with the keys inside so had to have a locksmith out to get her in. Got a photo of the parking level of rigs and posted to the chapter Facebook page.
Aug 22nd 2022
Cindy and I did our Monday morning appointments as scheduled. Rick and Danielle arrived safely and got setup.
Handed bags out plus added in missing cards plus sorted those bags out which only had one FMCA Rally stickpin.
Meeting to cover items up for vote at the governing board for discussion plus explanation of those items.
Thoroughly enjoyed it! Got to meet a lot of new people.
Aug 23rd 2022
Had the National Directors meeting and briefing first thing this morning. They went over the parliamentary procedures and the schedule for tomorrow's meeting.
Chapter fair day and 1st timers meeting this afternoon, and we did well getting rid of all the candles, plus picking up 5 new members for the chapter. Fun downtown for the evening with live entertainment. Decent local band, all of which Blue Ox sponsored.