We have been telling you we are at a rally but never said what it really is. For those curious, read on. For those who enjoy the travel sights and commentary, skip this posting.
A rally is basically a convention of Rvers. There are international rallies, area rallies and club rallies. We are at the Northeast Area Rally (NEAR) with about 650 other coaches, mostly people from the northeast or snowbirds who spend part of there time here. We are two of a few from west of the Mississippi.
Our location is the Champlain Valley Exposition where they have electrical power and water hook ups but no dump station, just “honey pot” service.
The daily schedule starts with coffee and donuts (they start this without us). From 9 am until
4 pm there are about three dozen seminars, almost all about various mechanical systems in motorhomes. Obviously, Jerry is having a great time. There are women specific sessions about crafts and womanly duties (actually these can be very informative). We both attended one on fire safety that was outstanding and gave us tips for traveling as well as at home.
The expo hall is filled with vendors hawking RV supplies, clothing, campgrounds, and other appropriate goods.
Because we are with a subchapter (CHAI), we are doing some things together, such as evening wine. We will also have a Chabalah Shabbat (a brief welcoming of the Sabbath) and pot luck.
There is entertainment every evening by singers of local fame.
Like any other convention of like minded people, this is a great opportunity for reunions as well as meeting new people. And like any other convention, there are great things to do and some down time for relaxation.
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