We have had several rallies at the Oakdale RV Park in Glen Rose Texas. The original family campground was opened in 1925 as a campground and motor court built around the largest swimming pool in Texas at that time (300,000 gallons). It was owned by the city for many years. It is now privately owned and one of the only private RV parks in the country listed on the National Register of Historic Places. There are 120 RV spaces with full hookups, 20 tent sites with electric, 20 cabins, two bunkhouses and a 95 year old dance hall which is now an event center or rally room in our case.
Friday morning, Tricia Harvey taught us the ASL alphabet. It was fun and gave us all a better understanding of the deaf and their special language.
Friday afternoon, Olivia Dyer taught quite a few women a new craft. It involved a pizza pan, some rough rope, and a glue gun.
The finished product looked great. Unfortunately, I didn't get a photo of a completed product but everyone thought it was pretty neat. Someone put press and seal plastic wrap over hers and used it to serve appetizers. Another woman was going to put some decorations on hers and use it for a wall hanging. The weather was nice so we were able to enjoy sitting outside.
Saturday morning Olivia gave a Newcomers Orientation. We had 7 new members at this rally.
Next up were rig christenings...sort of like christening a ship for anyone's new or new to them rig. Members usually tell us a little about their rig, share the name of the rig if they have given it one, and offer tours if they are comfortable with that. Our president Jimmie uses a large watergun for her christenings. There were quite a few christenings this rally but I only got a couple of photos.
Friday night about 43 of us descended on a local Mexican restaurant. Mary Ann coordinated with them in advance and they managed to get enough tables set up on the outdoor patio for us.
Sunday, Harley managed to head out the door without his leash which he never does. He was smart enough to wait for me though. He just wanted to make sure he got to visit with everyone too.
While visiting, we often share some of our new toys as well as methods of doing things.
We managed to find time to discuss possible upcoming rallies.
Saturday was our potluck dinner. There was a big crowd and a ton of food. No one ever goes hungry at a potluck.
Puzzles and games are always popular at rallies. Farkle has been especially popular at the last several rallies.
I should have mentioned that there was coffee every morning at the rally hall. Sunday, there were donuts and kolatches as a treat since many leave Sunday. This time quite a few of us stayed until Monday and some even longer. There was a huge crowd sitting outside Sunday afternoon watching the Dallas Cowboys game. Not being a huge football fan, I took the opportunity to do a little more sightseeing in Glen Rose.
See more of Glen Rose in the next post!
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