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Rally 2009
Posted:
Fri Apr 17, 2009 6:38 pm
by Sparkle
Re: Rally 2009
Posted:
Fri Apr 17, 2009 6:45 pm
by Bethers
Sparkle didn't mention that we got up about 5 this morning to go on a hot air balloon ride; walked over to it - and at about 10 to 6 they canceled them this morning due to the bad weather - which actually wasn't as bad then as a couple hours later. It is frigging freezing here, with possible snow called for tonight. I forgot to fill my tank to the brim, in case I needed to use my generator much - and am keeping my fingers crossed it keeps running when I really need it, like now. Brrrrrr, the forecast here has changed since this morning, the low tonight was supposed to be around 40 - high barely got over that - low is back to low 30's and possibly an inch of snow tonight, more in higher elevations. Ugh. Oh, we both bought a handy little gadget from one of the booths. Paid a whopping $4.50 each. Got to Camping World booth and the same gadget was $2.99. Ugh again
Hopefully we'll feel better at the Neil Sedaka concert tonight. If we can manage to handle the cold to walk over there.
OK, I feel better now, too.
Re: Rally 2009
Posted:
Fri Apr 17, 2009 6:53 pm
by Sparkle
AND the Guiness Book of World Records contest we were looking forward to.....Cancelled. When we got here my spaghetti dinner which was in a Tupperware box fell out of my fridge. I got on my knees (remember my back problem) and picked up anything that hadn't actually touched the floor. I now call it Floor Spaghetti, and I ate it. Then the darned dog, who eats EVERYTHING wouldn't touch what was left on the floor. So on my knees again to clean it up. Can we go home now Beth? Oh that's right. We are home!
Re: Rally 2009
Posted:
Fri Apr 17, 2009 7:11 pm
by Bethers
And with rigs next to each other - we're sitting here talking to only each other
And my generator is working overtime and my rig is still cold - haven't even removed my coat and have a blanket in my lap. Peaches thinks it's great. Dang dog.
Re: Rally 2009
Posted:
Fri Apr 17, 2009 7:36 pm
by Nasoosie
Oh My, Girls---I am so sorry for your latest escapades. Between the weather, the cancellations, and Sparkle's bad back, it sounds a bit trying to say the least. And here I was hoping you were having too much fun to even sit down and write to us.
Here's hoping that the snow won't pile up------I see that Colorado got about 3 feet today!------and that you will be warmer tomorrow. Maybe this is a good Alaska prep course??
Love from my trailer----yes, I am in it tonight! It is wonderful to be back out here at last!
Re: Rally 2009
Posted:
Fri Apr 17, 2009 7:59 pm
by Cedar518
Awwwww..... disappointment in exhibits and concerts is one thing but back pain is very hard to take.
dose up good Sparkle, and go to bed. Maybe tomorrow will be better.
Beth,... try to stay warm.... cuddleup with Peaches!
It won't help, but for once it was warmer here...got to over 60° today,.... and probably isn't much lower than 45° now only I"m too lazy to go to back door and confirm that!
Re: Rally 2009
Posted:
Fri Apr 17, 2009 8:13 pm
by Orchid
I've been thinking about you two and my friends at the rally. They don't care for the cold , so I imagine they aren't having a good time either. What a disappointment. I thought New Mexico in April wasn't a good idea the first time I heard about it but thought surely the "experts" know best. So sorry things have turned out so badly.
Re: Rally 2009
Posted:
Fri Apr 17, 2009 8:26 pm
by bluepinecones
Soooo sorry things are not going well. Heres hoping tomorrow will be much better for both of you.
Hard to remember it is still snowing in parts of the country. We finally had sunshine today and temps in low 70s. Unfortunately bad weather moving back in by Saturday night. Nonetheless, spring has arrived here.
Stay warm and hold on to positive thoughts - it will get better.
Re: Rally 2009
Posted:
Fri Apr 17, 2009 8:50 pm
by bluepinecones
Forgot to ask, what kind of new gadget did you buy?
Re: Rally 2009
Posted:
Fri Apr 17, 2009 10:17 pm
by WickedLady
Sorry you are having such a bad time. And I know what it's like to have a bad back; I feel for you Sparkle. Got any Aspircreme? Hope things turn around for the better.
Re: Rally 2009
Posted:
Fri Apr 17, 2009 10:51 pm
by Sparkle
I forgot about Aspercreme! I do believe I have a tube of that. I got it when I broke my foot. Well tonight made up for all the angst we have gone through. The Neil Sedaka Concert was wonderful! We forgot to be cold and I felt no pain as long as he was singing. He put on a really good show.Its pouring rain, but the forecast is better.
Re: Rally 2009
Posted:
Fri Apr 17, 2009 10:57 pm
by Bethers
Thanks all for commiserating with us when we just felt like venting. There are good things about the show even with all the problems today. Like the concert tonight -
Peaches is not a "cuddle" dog unfortunately (sometimes fortunately lol) - yep, wish in this cold she was.
Okies, going to take me and my long underwear to bed. Supposed to be somewhat better by tomorrow afternoon - weatherwise.
Re: Rally 2009
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Sat Apr 18, 2009 12:02 am
by snowball
so sorry to hear that you had such a lousy day!!!
when you aren't up to par or the weather isn't cooperating things look even worse!
glad you enjoy the concert!!! what a concert that would have been
now to the important stuff the gadget?????????????
sheila
Re: Rally 2009
Posted:
Sat Apr 18, 2009 7:24 am
by BirdbyBird
If it wasn't for just having read Nick Russel's Blog about the buses and the weather at the rally I would say you were just making sure we didn't get too jealous of your fun. These are the stories that will get retold to laughter though. They do make the journeys interesting.... if you can keep from freezing. Enjoy what you can, I know you will find the silver linings and hidden surprises....because you are always looking for them. Thanks for sharing.
Re: Rally 2009
Posted:
Sat Apr 18, 2009 7:48 am
by mitch5252
Man, that sucks when you're out to have a great time and so many things don't cooperate! I hope today will be an improvement! Sparkle, how's your back today?
I didn't know Neil Sadaka still toured! I play his greatest hits album in my car all the time. Nice trip highlight!!!
It'll get better...you have each other to laugh at/with!!!