Go Western at SEA

For the past two weeks, we have been in Brooksville, FL for the FMCA Southeastern Area Rally.  We have attended this rally in years past but this is the first time we've gone as volunteers.  Well, Glenn was the one volunteering as Safety Officer and I helped where I could.  It's always fun to see what goes on behind the scene to set up a rally like this! The best part was seeing the many friends we have made over the years we've been involved in FMCA.  Charlie and Jean Schrenkel, Donnie and Beth Osterhout, Tom and Lorna Eller, Nancy Dile just to name a few. 
Glenn spent most of his time checking for safety hazards, responding to accidents and writing reports.  I helped stuff the welcome bags.
Before the rally began, a bunch of us went to dinner at a little pub called The Red Mule.  Man, were their sandwiches good!  This was also where we went last night before we all headed our separate ways.  Another night, I just about had dinner ready when "happy hour" ended up in our coach!  We have one of the smaller coaches, just one slide in the living area compared to everyone else's two.  After a few drinks and a lot of laughs, they all headed to dinner.  "Would we like to join them?"  Heck, why not?!  So I put dinner away in the fridge and off we went.  Now that's cooking ahead!
Brooksville is known for being one of the coldest places in Florida and we have been there when 9" of rain fell in just 24 hours, but we lucked out this year!  Only one rainy day during the rally and temps weren't too bad.
The theme this year was "Go Western at SEA".  We didn't dress up this year ( last year we were pirates!) but we did dress up the bear.

We had a front row seat for the parade.  Not a bad parade for this size group!  Everyone was throwing candy and beads to the crowd.  The bear really made out with the beads!

I attended a seminar on blogging and took another painting class from Josephine.  I think this is the 5th class I've taken with her.  She teaches in the "Bob Ross" style.  It's always fun and someday I'll give it a try on my own! 
We met up with Rocky and Linda Perkins for lunch one day.  We had met them when working at Amazon.  They are now part of the FMCA family!  Welcome, Rocky and Linda!  Glenn went back to work after lunch and Rocky, Linda and I looked at a few of the coaches on display.
This rally was a challenge for Glenn, but I'll let him tell you about it.  Kind of like being the new kid in school and trying to fit in with the "cliques"!  But he did a great job, as usual!

We are now back at the Thousand Trails Orlando campground.  We have a nice site in the wooded area of the campground.  We are looking forward to some warm weather and lots of water volleyball!