It was a great Alumapalooza in Jackson Center, OH and wonderful to share it with Nathan, Johanna, and Gail along with all the other Airstreamers.  It was (is) frustrating that the cell/wifi service is so bad here.  I like not being tied to the computer, but I didn’t like feeling out of communication with family and friends.  I had planned to post everyday, but it was too hard.

I really enjoyed HymnForHer on Friday night and Antsy McClean last night with guest harmonica player, Dave Winick (of Vintage Trailering)

I am now parked in the Airstream factory Terra Port.  I have an appointment tomorrow to have the gas lines installed so I can have hot water and eventually a stove, frig and catalytic heater. I felt ok doing the electric and plumbing, but will feel better having the gas done professionally. If Newton was still around, I’d do it with him.

I bought a used stove at the swap meet that came out of a 1975 Trade Wind.  I hope it works.  

Nathan and Jo are on their way back to FL and I spent the afternoon cleaning up and watching the Jackson Center parade.  There are several ‘palooza folks around so it’s like an after party.

All setup ….

It was a chilly, but fun rally at Sampson State Park this weekend.  We had book club at the trailer on Sat morning and then mom, Corey, Noah, and Jon came up for the open house, then we went out to a nice meal with Carol, Marc, and Craig at Americana.

Photo thanks to Colin

Left to right: Mom, me, Elaine, Cindy, Kindle, Sandy, Olivia, and Mary. Front row: Malcolm and Gunner.

It was great to see old friends (Fletch/Denise, Gail, Deborah, Colin, Sig/Dawn, Melissa/Tom) and make new ones. One of the highlights was hanging out with Prince Malcolm, Sir Gunner, and their families.

Rosie wouldn’t let me in with a dress on.

Our lovely daughter married a wonderful man a couple weeks ago.  It was a good deal of work and many people were instrumental in making it a phenomenal family event.  One of the features was the alter of plants that Craig provided.  The 800 lbs of plants were transported in Rosie from our house to the wedding site (4 hour drive).  Before Craig loaded in the plants, I put in the lower skins in the front end and riveted in several rows of hooks for using bungies at different levels to secure the plants.  Besides bringing the plants, it was very convenient being onsite at the wedding house and camping in Rosie over the extended weekend.