Grand National Rally 2008
July
20 - 25
Forest City, Iowa
Forest City, Iowa
Texas RowDid
you ever wonder what
Texas row looks like before you arrive, here it is. We had another
great location this year in section B on the boulevard. Wow, we even
got under a shade tree this year. We were taken to our site Thursday
giving us a chance to get Texas Row in order before reporting to work
Friday at the front gate.
Welcome To GNR 2008
Your first stop is the front gate and
check in where
you are greeted by Marianne's girls. The "girls" are eager to
meet each and every arrival with a smile and welcome.
Under The Tent
Those who arrived early found our
own Heart Of Texas Winnies playing "foot & hand" under the
shelter at head of row.
Or a game of 42'
Daddy Had One
Welcome Bar B Q
John D &
Mike
Welcome To GNR 2008
Under The TentOr a game of 42'
Daddy Had One
Yes,
Daddy had one of
these. Kathie enjoyed the classic car show on Saturday before the
rally, this one caught her eye and brought back memories. Kathie was
allowed to drive it on Senior Day..only to school.
Everyone enjoyed the classic car cruise Saturday afternoon and the display of 100 or more cars. It was especially fun to talk to the owners after they parked for viewing. We understand that Doug F. had something to do with this treat, we thank you.
Everyone enjoyed the classic car cruise Saturday afternoon and the display of 100 or more cars. It was especially fun to talk to the owners after they parked for viewing. We understand that Doug F. had something to do with this treat, we thank you.
Welcome Bar B QTexas
kicked off
the rally again this year with a welcome Bar-B-Q at head of
row. This was a great opportunity to meet new friends and enjoy the
company of our Texas W Club members.
John D &
MikeThank
you John D as we
served around 150 friends close to 30 pounds of HEB Brisket imported
from Texas. Texas sides were included with our wonderful
cooks
adding to the menu, not one Texan left hungry. Hospitality is
the
name of the game in our great state.
Row Party
Row PartyKathie
& Mimi talk
about all the Taco Salad they served to everyone who stopped by Texas
row Tuesday Afternoon. Thank you Mimi (and John D) for all your help
making row
party a success.
Our Crafty Members
Best
Of Show
Our Crafty Members
Best
Of ShowRoger
Mays from our
Alamo Winnies won "best of show" at our 2007 rally in Sannger. Roger's
wood- carving in Intarsia was displayed at GNR.
Quilting
Pokey Harris wins a first place in Quilting. She has quite a story to tell about the creating of this.
Creative
Paper
Pizza
Night
Just Hanging Out at GNR
My Dream Car
Her Daddy (Kathie) might have had one of those!
This one was my choice, sweet!
Chip
Where did everyone go? Once you left these little guys had the run of the rally grounds.
See you next year!
QuiltingPokey Harris wins a first place in Quilting. She has quite a story to tell about the creating of this.
Creative
PaperKathie
won a blue
ribbon in Creative Paper for her pappier tole project, which is a 3-D
layering of identical images. For this piece, she used 3
Anton
Pieck prints.
Pizza
NightWe
were exhausted having
so much fun that we simply didn't want to cook or go out. So
Mike
inaugurated the first annual Pizza Night at Texas Row. We
simply
ordered and picked up the pizzas and we ate them in the comfort of our
own lawn chairs under the tent. Camaraderie and pizza, what a
combination. Your new President plans to continue the new
tradition.
Just Hanging Out at GNR
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My Dream CarHer Daddy (Kathie) might have had one of those!
This one was my choice, sweet!
ChipWhere did everyone go? Once you left these little guys had the run of the rally grounds.
See you next year!