Fast Forward or Time to Catch Up – Monday, June 15, 2015

I had the best intentions to keep up with the blog this summer.  

However, that just isn’t going to happen.  

My last post was from our time at the 2015 RV-Dreams Family Reunion Rally 
in Marion, NC  over two weeks ago. 

Perhaps I will get back to filling in the blanks, I doubt it;o(( 

 However, I want all our family and friends to know where we are now and that 
ALL IS WELL !!!

Summer Travel Map
1. Huntington Beach SP, Murrells Inlet, SC – departed May 15
2. Magnolia Campground, Kinard, SC – overnight May 15-16
3. Lake Powhatan Recreation Area CG, Asheville, NC – 6 nights, May 16-23
4. Tom Johnson Rally CG, Marion, NC – RV-Dreams Reunion, May 23-31

5. Stony Fork NF CG, Wytheville, VA – 2 nights, May 31-June 2
6. Spring Valley CG, Cambridge, OH – overnight, June 2-3
7. Geneva State Park, Geneva, OH – overnight, June 3-4
8. Letchworth SP, Perry, NY – 7 nights, June 4-11
9. Arrowhead Marina & CG, Schenectady, NY – 2 nights, June 11-13
10. Black Bear CG, Salisbury, MA – overnight, June 13-14
11. Narrows Too RV Resort, Trenton, ME –  30 days, June 14-July14
00 - 2015 Summer Travel Map to Maine

We will be spending the next 30 days in Maine, exploring Acadia National Park.

Today, we got reacquainted with Acadia NP.

First stop, the visitor center to get our car pass and watch the movie.

Even early in the tourist season, there are crowds!!00a- Visitor Center Crowds

However, the park is large enough that you don’t notice out on the trails:o))00b- Visitor Center Map


Next, a ride around the loop road.01a - Water and Roses along the loop road 01 - Rocky coast along the loop road  01g - Cobble Stone Beach01d - Bubble Rock


We ended our day at the Summit of Cadillac Mountain!!!01b - Bar Harbor from Cadillac Mtn Summit

Can’t wait to hit the trails :o)))

01h - Acadia where nature heals and cheers

Part 2, RV-Dreams Family Reunion Rally–Sat, May 23 to Sun, May 31, 2015

Somehow, this post replaced the first post of the Reunion Rally???  Not sure where it went and it looks like this post just replaced it.  The comments already on this post were comments on the first post.  


I Give... Blogger Wins ;o(((


Summer Travel Map
A – Huntington Beach SP, Murrells Inlet, SC
B – Magnolia Campground, Kinard, SC
C – Lake Powhatan Recreation Area Campground, Asheville, NC
D – Tom Johnson Rally Park, Marion, NC

00 - Marion, NC - RV-Dreams Rally, Location
 
These posts are PHOTO INTENSIVE !!!

2015 RV Dreams Family Reunion Rally – PART TWO

If you missed PART ONE, you can click HERE to see it:o))

Friday, May 29th
 
Today’s hike was to Linville Falls just 20 miles north of our campground.

We had a much larger group today!!

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09 - Linville Falls Hike May 29- gathering the troops - much larger group09 - Linville Falls Hike May 29- gathering the troops - must be brothers


We were the first visitors in the parking lot ;o))
09a - Linville Falls Hike May 29- we were the first people to arrive at falls


We checked the map and headed toward the Upper Falls Overlook.
09a2 - Linville Falls Hike May 29 - Map


Photos at the Upper Falls Overlook
09b - Linville Falls Hike May 29 - falls
09c2 - Linville Falls Hike May 29 - good looking group09c3 - Linville Falls Hike May 29 - Lee enjoying a peaceful look











Next stop was Erwin’s View Overlook
09e - Linville Falls Hike May 29 - good looking group

09d - Linville Falls Hike May 29 - WOW 09e2 - Linville Falls Hike May 29 - A long ways down

09f - Linville Falls Hike May 29 - beautiful view

We never did get to hike the Plunge Basin Hike.

As we were returning from Ervin’s Overlook, one of our group found a cell phone, water bottle and women’s hiking shirt on  the edge of the gorge!! They immediately went to the ranger station to report what they found. They were asked to stay until the authorities arrived. Any further hiking just wasn’t in the cards. Eventually, the owner was located and we were pleased to learn everyone was OK!!

As our truckload got ready to head back to the campground, Dan mentioned that Linn Cove Viaduct was just up the road.  He had scouted it out on his scooter a couple days ago.  Since we hadn’t eaten our packed lunches yet, we decided that might be a good place for lunch and headed north on the BRP instead of south toward the Rally Park.

Yep, good spot for lunch!!
10a2 - Linn Cove Viaduct Hike May 29 - parking lot lunch spot

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After eating, we found the short trail through the boulder field under the Viaduct!!

10a - Linn Cove Viaduct Hike May 29 - sign
10b - Linn Cove Viaduct Hike May 29 - walking under the Viaduct 10c - Linn Cove Viaduct Hike May 29 - walking through the boulder field 10c2 - Linn Cove Viaduct Hike May 29 - walking through the boulder field - Dan fighting the attack trees10d - Linn Cove Viaduct Hike May 29 - walking through the boulder field - Be VERY careful 10d2 - Linn Cove Viaduct Hike May 29 - walking through the boulder field - Dan deep in the Boulder Field 10d3 - Linn Cove Viaduct Hike May 29 - walking through the boulder field - Just can't take Bill anywhere

Of course, we had to drive the viaduct before heading back to the campground :o))
10f1 - Linn Cove Viaduct Hike May 29 - driving across the Viaduct    10f2 - Linn Cove Viaduct Hike May 29 - driving back across the Viaduct



Saturday, May 30th

Today was the last full day of the reunion rally.  We have had a wonderful time catching up with old friends and making new friends!!  Today, we hung around the campground just preparing to continue our summer travels and visiting with friends.  

The RV-Dreams Family is a SPECIAL GROUP!!!

The final event was a Hawaiian Luau… Wonderful FUN, FOOD and FRIENDS!!!

I’ll just let the photos do the talking;o))

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11a - Hawaiian Luau - May 30 - Arriving at the Luau  11b - Hawaiian Luau - May 30 - Linda looking wonderful 

Thanks Howard and Linda!!!
11c2 - Hawaiian Luau - May 30 - Presentation to Howard and Linda11c - Hawaiian Luau - May 30 - Presentation to Howard and Linda

Fantastic Hawaiian Buffet Dinner!!!
11e - Hawaiian Luau - May 30 - Wonderful Buffet  11f - Hawaiian Luau - May 30 - Everyone enjoying their meal

11g - Hawaiian Luau - May 30 - Got the Pelicans to behave long enough for a photo - DO NOT look at the name tags;-((11h - Hawaiian Luau - May 30 - We will be hanging out with this gang in Maine... Wish us luck!11d - Hawaiian Luau - May 30 - Two of our SPECIAL Pelicans
Cheers Friends… It has been FUN!!!
11i - Hawaiian Luau - May 30 - Cheers Friends...it has been FUN11j - Hawaiian Luau - May 30 - Thanks Lee and Trace

Let the Games Begin….
11j1 - Hawaiian Luau - May 30 - Let the Games Begin11j2 - Hawaiian Luau - May 30 - Let the Games Begin11j3 - Hawaiian Luau - May 30 - Let the Games Begin11j4 - Hawaiian Luau - May 30 - Let the Games Begin11j5 - Hawaiian Luau - May 30 - Let the Games Begin11j6 - Hawaiian Luau - May 30 - Let the Games Begin

Kids will be Kids…
11k1- Hawaiian Luau - May 30 - Let the Games Begin - Hula Girl Relay11k2- Hawaiian Luau - May 30 - Let the Games Begin - Hula Girl Relay11k3- Hawaiian Luau - May 30 - Let the Games Begin - Hula Girl Relay11k4- Hawaiian Luau - May 30 - Let the Games Begin - Hula Girl Relay
11l1- Hawaiian Luau - May 30 - Let the Games Begin - Beach Ball Chair Volleyball
11m1- Hawaiian Luau - May 30 - Let the Games Begin - Howard declared Warrior Chief - one dart to kill the pig 11m2- Hawaiian Luau - May 30 - Let the Games Begin - Warrior, The Pig
JUST   MAKIN’  MEMORIES !!!
11n- Hawaiian Luau - May 30 - The End


Sunday, May 31st

This morning,
we had one more delicious catered breakfast!!

After breakfast,
it was time to hear the traditional departure song,

My Wish by Rascal Flatts

“May your dreams stay big and your worries stay small.”

Fortunately for RV-Dreamers,

it is never goodbye, just…

See you down the road!!!


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12b-  May 31 -Leaving the Rally - Walts and Tina in their hard hats12d - May 31 -Leaving the Rally -  Bryce stopping Baby with his huge wing span!!12c - May 31 -Leaving the Rally -  Lots of  Hugs and Waves12e - May 31 -Leaving the Rally -  Nobody wants it to end - not goodbye, just see you down the road

As we all head in different directions,

off to new adventures everywhere,

I can’t help but reflect on how lucky we are to be part of this amazing group of people!!

02 - 2015 RV Dreams Reunion Rally - group photo

It’s ALL  Howard and Linda’s  fault ;o))
13 - Howard and Linda
Thanks for all you do for all of us!!!