Airstream
trailers representing thirteen different states,
gathered together at
A Painted View Ranch
in Westcliffe,
Colorado
In addition
to the traditional activities at the Rockin' Wally B Ranch - we did some things
a little different for our thirteenth RMVAC Rally.
But, before the attendees arrive, A Painted View Ranch had to be
transformed into the Rockin' Wally-B Ranch!
Before there can be a RMVAC rally...there has to be
a tent!
Somebody
has to arrive early to be there when it's being set-up...Thanks Chris
& Jim!
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With the tent set-up and the RMVAC Planning
Committee's trailers in place...the committee gets to work!
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There are Rally Bags to be filled...
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 Tables
to be set...
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Maybe even take in a quick cat-nap before the
festivities begin!
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If you plan it, they will come...and come they did,
63 strong!
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Finally, there are the trailers to be parked!
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Before you know it...everybody is settled in and
ready to rally...
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...Wally-style!
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With a Painted View!
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In the evening, everybody began to gather in the tent to enjoy
the traditional
happy hour and "Chili Dump" dinner mixer
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AIways a great time to catch up with old friends and make some new ones!
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Mornings were kicked off with a hearty breakfast at
Ralph's Grill - the wonderful Painted View Ranch Patio and outdoor
kitchen!
There is a sizable Amish Community in Westcliffe
that graciously cooked us breakfast
to get the day off to a good start! Pancakes,
oatmeal, bacon, fresh homegrown eggs and fruit...
(We were later
told, the Amish families that catered our meals cut back on their
breakfast portions for awhile,
to save up enough eggs to share with us! Must have been some busy
chickens...we numbered about 140!)
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Polly & Gretchen lit the morning fire...
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and early-bird Fred prepped the coffee
Breakfast
was ready to be served... |
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...nobody left hungry!
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Breakfast was followed by Tech Talks in the Tent with Luke...
But most of the time, attendees were free to come & go as they pleased...
To go sightseeing
along the beautiful country roads,
through the
seemingly
endless and majestic San
Luis valley,
surounded by the Sangre Cristo and San Juan mountains.
Vistas flanking you on
all sides...
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Of course, there's always enough time for kicking back at your trailer during Open
House,
or this year, taking in some tunes at the
High
Mountain Hay Fever Bluegrass Festival
An annual event that
quadruples the population of Westcliffe
for a weekend each summer
There was some great
toe-tapping
entertainment and an upbeat casual atmosphere
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Rockin' Wally-B Rally Site from the Bluegrass
Festival Tent about 3 miles away
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Sunset from the Bluegrass Festival site...
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And when the day comes to an end...
There was always a chair waiting for you back at the Ranch during Happy
Hour - your
"home base" to gather and share your daily tales
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The only damper was the last day when a
forest fire broke out several
miles away.
It did change some travel plans with detours towards home...
but
it also made for a beautiful sunset!
Home is where you
park it!
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Here's hoping you'll park it with us in
August 2018!
Until
next time...live simply, travel safe
& keep the shiny side up!
The 2016 RMVAC Rally was once again
a huge success thanks to the many great
Vintage Airstream Club members in attendance!
Thanks to all for your continued support!
The 2016 RMVAC Rally Planning Committee
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