45 deg. partly cloudy, no wind.
Forecast today = high temp. 68 deg. sunny, SW wind @ 5 to 10 mph.
It cleared up nicely yesterday but the wind wouldn't stop blowing and blowing, and, it never did get very warm. It was nice enough that many of the RVers here for the Rally enjoyed the "Rig Walk-through" though.
About 5:30 Jim and Linda headed over to the Banquet Hall for the "Catered Dinner". Both of them said that the chicken and ribs were very good as were the green beans, new potatoes, rolls and cake for desert.
After dinner the "70's Theme Party" started and of course Howard and Linda were completely "into it".
Another highlight of the evening was the presentation of a "Hug Jug" to Howard and Linda. It was a large jug in the shape of a bear, filled with envelopes full of donations to help Howard and Linda to be able to continue the RV Dreams web site and their great work to help folks learn all about the full-timing lifestyle.
Jim and Linda didn't stay too long after the 70's party started. They really aren't into that kind of music too much. Plus, at the dinner, they learned that there had been severe weather in the Raleigh NC area with tornadoes and damage. They were concerned because Mike and his family live just west of there in Apex.
So. . . . . as soon as they got back here, Jim called Mike and found out that the storms had missed them and all was well. :-) They had, however, gone down into the basement when the tornado warnings were issued for the area. Mike said that they had very heavy rain along with some strong winds but no damage.
Today is the last day of the Rally. This morning at 8:00 there is a "Farewell Breakfast" over at the Banquet Hall and after that there will be h & h, (hugs and handshakes), as many of the RV dreamers will be leaving and heading home or to other destinations across the country. Again, there were many friendships made or rekindled here at the Rally and it will be hard to say good-bye. ;-( Hopefully they'll meet up again somewhere down the road and pick up the friendship just where they left off.
Jim, Linda and I want to wish everyone a safe trip and are looking forward to meeting up with you again sometime.
Did you know that The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited national park in the United States? The park was named for the smoke-like bluish haze that often envelops these fabled mountains.
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