Hi Everyone,
As many people have already heard the rally was a great success.
On Friday, June 4th, 2010, Reace and I left Chilliwack questioning the weather it was pouring rain, windy definitely not what we had planned for the first Escape rally. However, by the time we approached the top of Highway 5 the clouds were breaking and the sun was trying hard to appear. By the time we arrived in Merritt the weather was much nicer and we were excited to be out of the rain.
When we pulled into the Claybanks RV park it was a treat to see Jim and Linda just ahead of us and many other Escape owners already setting up. I have to admit I was very proud of Reace at that moment. By Friday evening almost everyone had checked in with the exception of one or two trailers and even a couple of additional trailers had snuck in.
We gathered together under the covered area to introduce ourselves and say thank you to everyone for coming. It was cold, windy and no one really spent a lot of time once the sun went down socializing.
Saturday we woke up to beautiful sunshine!!!! Some people headed out golfing, and fishing while others choose to stick around the campground socializing. I have to state very clearly I am not a drinker however, by 11am I was feeling no pain and had a perma grin mounted firmly in place. Now this could have been from the Fireball with Cathy and Twyla or the double Rum and coke with Gale and Betty or maybe the few beer I shared with Dirk. ;0) By dinner time I think most people were sporting a tan or sun burn and had enjoyed the opportunity to peek in everyones trailer.
At five o'clock we started to gather for some wine tasting and beer exchanging. The Dead Frog seemed very popular. Shortly thereafter the food began arriving, Salmon, Pork Loin, Ham, Pulled Pork, Turkey, Salad, Meatballs...there was so much food no one had to worry about going hungry. I believe a few people made it up several times. Once dinner was finished we began handing out the door prizes and there was enough for everyone to receive something. Thank you to Interstate, FraserWay RV, Atlas, Praetorian Security, Lordco, CampRiver Woodworking, Tim, Gale and Betty, Hugh for all of your donations. Once dinner was finished those of us that were able to made their way over to the campfire for some Reace stories and music.
Sunday was a great morning also many people enjoyed some fresh fruit, muffins and of course Dirk's now famous pancakes.
We just want to say THANK YOU to everyone for making this rally a great weekend away! We had a lot of fun and enjoyed the laughter, stories and company of everyone who attended the rally. I know we have received a lot of thank you's but really and truly it was everyone who made the first Escape Rally a success.
Thank you all,
Reace and Tammy
