We are at the Monaco International Pre-rally, a gathering of almost two hundred Monaco brand Motor Coaches, at the Mill Casino in North Adams, OR. For five days we have enjoyed re-uniting with friends from the caravans we have taken and meeting new friends. We have learned about engines, transmissions, fuel, travel, and such. Seminars at motorhome rallies provide a chance for vendors to hawk their goods and manufacturers to entice potential buyers. They can fill most of the day if one wants to participate. Breakfast and dinners are provided. Wine and liquor are freely available (and no one is driving so they can indulge). There have been two luncheons, one for Monacos in Motion, with whom we have caravaned, and the other for the ladies. This rally is the time for the annual elections with brief speeches and mostly unanimous voting.
During our free time we visited vendors or toured new and used motor coaches. Jerry found this $650,000 Dynasty a good fit but Anna Lee said he did not need it.
Each night after dinner we have had musical entertainment. As the days have progressed, the entertainment has improved and the volume toned down to bearable. The Coats, an a cappela quartet from Seattle were so good almost everyone stayed ‘til the end.
The casino is on Coquille Indian land. For a taste of their culture, we enjoyed a sample of king salmon roasted on a huge open fire pit. The rest will be tonight’s dinner.
Mitch, the incoming club president, demonstrated his gastronomic flair by eating a salmon eye-ball (and saying he enjoyed it).
The fish here is “right off the boat,” so we went to the dock for some to put in the refrig for later enjoyment.
Most of us will now travel to Redmond, OR for next week’s Family Motor Coach Family Reunion, a much bigger event with over 1800 motorhomes.
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