Snowy Range Pass

Snowy Range Pass

Friday, July 13, 2012

Prelude to a rally


Last Monday we arrived in Forest City, Iowa for the pre rally week before the start of the Winnebago Grand National Rally.  Winnebago is the only Motorhome Company that hosts a rally for their owners at the factory on their own rally grounds.  This year just under 900 Winnebago’s are expected to take part in the event.  The rally grounds are on a former farmer’s field and one of the issues is getting your rig level if you are unlucky enough to be assigned a difficult site.  Since we were here early enough, we were able to request a second site when the first proved to be impossible for us to level up in.  Some are not so fortunate or do not ask to be given another site.  The result of this is often having the rig positioned in a way that would give me nightmares, if I could even sleep in that condition.   We have seen some wild leveling efforts over the years and this rally is always good to see some wild attempts.  







The parking is very tight and you are required to put your rig into some small spaces.  This also can be quite exciting.


In addition to imaginative high wire versions, some dig one end of the unit into the ground so the other end does not have to be raised so high.  I always enjoy looking at these efforts and appreciate that I am not one of them.

We are in the Florida row this year, which is known as a party state with happy hour every day and all kinds of other fun events.  On Wednesday, they had a pig roast that was well attended and the food was great.  Clearly, a good time was had by all.





There are all kinds of reasons for attending these rallies including old friends and making new ones.  Walking the grounds always results in interesting conversations and seeing unexpected sights. Yesterday, we met some friends whose coach just died while trying to back into their spot.  So this morning, I was up early to watch the coach being dragged off the grass for hopefully a quick repair. They have been full timers for over 12 years and this is the first time they had to be towed.  It was a sobering start to Friday the 13th




10 comments:

Jim and Sandie said...

Such a sad sight - your home being towed away. Great looking pig - there is just nothing like slow roasted pig.

Elaine said...

How sad hope it was a quick fix for them sounds like you are in the right row -that's the row I would want to be in!! Enjoy the rally

Sue and Doug said...

enjoy your time at the rally!..the pig?..looks good except for the face!..eww!

Paul and Marsha Weaver OCT. 17, 2009 said...

Love the pig. What a hoot.
We know all about tight spots. When we volunteered at the Balloon Fiesta in NM, we were as tight as sardines. Hate that feeling.
Sounds like you two had a wonderful time in a "party" atmosphere. Glad to read it was a success!

Joe and Nancy Conrad said...

What fun, having a pig roast, you sure are in with the right crowd. Loved the pictures. I just got caught up on your blogs, sounds like you are having a great time.

Gail Houle said...

That pig looked good enough to eat!

Rick said...

Looks like everyone was having a wonderful time except for the guy who had his rig towed and, of course, the pig!

Karen and Al said...

My worst nightmare....seeing my home towed away!

Bob and Jo said...

Looks like a great pig

Paul and Marti Dahl said...

A good time was had by all...except that pig! :cO