The 2002 Cascader Rally in
(near) the
Tulip Fields
Had a good time. Even though we've owned our Coach for many years, It was our
first rally.
Thanks again to all the Cascaders for allowing us to participate and for
making us feel welcome. Have asked for a membership application as we'd like to
do it again.
Actually I wondered if we'd ever get to it as when I turned the key...
nothing. Somebody must've left the battery combiner on manual off override.
Must've been the cat.
I knew I was due for batteries... and that clinched it but first we had to
make it to the rally. Thanks to a boost from the automobile club we were only
an hour late with our departure. An on time departure would've probably got
through the border a little quicker but as it was, it wasn't too bad. Thirty
minutes to the booth and another ten minutes for USDA inspection of the meager
rations we had on board. Not too bad but sure not like it used to be. Oh well.
After the mandatory stop at the grocery store for food and beer we were on
our way.
Ride was noticeably better with the reduced tire pressures.
We were greeted with our very own tulip plant, which unfortunately we had to
cut before crossing the border again but they are still blooming at home.
After getting settled in, a little get acquainted stroll was in order.
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It was fun to see and meet other GMC'ers. Close to fifty
coaches attended the rally. So many nice paint jobs. Thankfully there were some with paint
status similar to ours. Made us feel less alone in that department. |
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Having had more than our share of rain this winter the lawn
was a little soggy. A few spinning tires but nothing serious. |
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The Cascaders seem a good bunch. They even allow SOBs (ex
GMC'ers) to remain in the club. Very nice. |
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Our immediate neighbors. |
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Tulip grid-lock. |
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Tulips, tulips and more tulips. |
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These folks know how to put on a spread. After visiting the
tulips an excellent buffet topped off the day. Don't know if the draw was
fixed, but Louise was very happy to receive one of the many door prizes that
were given out. |
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Of course I was having so much fun.... I forgot about paying attention to the
engine batteries. I usually run my power supply at its lower setting and since
we were using lights etc. in the living area there wasn't enough voltage to
close the Combiners so no charging to the engine batteries.Thankfully the
Cascaders are prepared and my period of neglect gave Wagonmaster Larry a chance
to try out their new self-contained battery booster. It works very well. Thank
you Larry.
Trip home was standard fare... no long waits at the border. Got home in time
to cut the grass.
Looking forward to Moses Lake. |