2007 PNW Bird Tentative Rally Schedule

[Jo-Ski]

Hi, all--

I wasn't sure who had made the original suggestion for BUSNUSA, so didn't have
any assumptions about who would coordinate--great that you'll be handling that
one, Steve and Kathy!

Just to let everyone know, Corrie and Jim E. are checking into possibly hosting
a PNW rally at La Conner, WA during the area's annual Skagit Valley Tulip
Festival (2007's festival is not yet scheduled, but it's usually during
March-April). That is a beautiful show of the area's tulip, daffodil, and other
spring flower fields. They've asked me to be their "e-mail assistant" in just
getting the word out over e-mail, sending updates, etc.

With regard to actual dates, it sounds like the only rally with a fixed date is
BUSNUSA (and, if folks still want the Hoodsport rally to occur during the area's
OysterFest, that, too, would be fixed-date). Just a suggestion--depending on
what Corrie and Jim find out, should we perhaps think about spacing out the La
Conner, Tokeland, and Pt. Hudson rallys so they're not too close together? I
think last year's Pt. Hudson rally was not well-attended because it was so close
on the heels of the well-attended Tokeland rally, and many of us just didn't
have time to re-group to go out on the road again so soon.

Thanks!

Jo-Ski (and Stew)
"The Bird Abides"
'83-FC 35 RB
Blaine, WA

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----- Original Message -----
From: Dave Beatty
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2006 3:46 PM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: 2007 PNW Bird Tentative Rally Schedule


YEP ... THAT WAS MY ASSUMPTION

TOKELAND - BOB G
BUSNUSA - STEVE A
PORT HUDSON - ALLEN P
HOODSPORT - JOSKI

Planning to have a No Host Lunch In Fife on a Saturday in November
either at the PoodleDog or Denneys near the CampingWorld to finalize
plans. Great excuse to get my Bird out for short run.

I will be posting details for this Planning lunch soon.

Dave and Judy Beatty
1983 FC35SB ( Our BirdHouse )
Federal Way, Washington
beattyd at yahoo dor com

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, ebirder2000@... wrote:
Re: [WanderlodgeForum] 2007 PNW Bird Tentative Rally Schedule

Jo / Dave / PNW Blue Birders,

Cathy and I assumed that, since it was our suggestion that the July
rally could be at the Bus N USA rally at Rickreal Oregon, that we
would be the hosts for that get together. In the past, Blue Birds
have been dwarfed in attendance numbers by other bus types. It would
be nice to have a good showing here.

After the first of the year, (January or February) we will post more
info on upcoming events for this years rally and registration
instructions.

Steve and Cathy Anderson

_ebirder2000@..._ (mailto:ebirder2000@...) or a_untywho48@..._
(mailto:auntywho48@...)

In a message dated 10/16/2006 6:22:19 PM Pacific Standard Time,
josl@... writes:

Hi, Dave (and all)--

Are we assuming the same folks to coordinate repeat rallys for
places we've been before (e.g., I'll be glad to take on coordinating
Hoodsport again next year)? I assume Bob G. would coordinate
Tokeland again?

What about coordinators for the Salem and Pt. Hudson rallys, por
favor? I don't know about the Salem campground, but we stayed at Pt.
Hudson on the way home from Hoodsport last weekend. Wowee--is it a
bee-u-ti-ful campground! Situated right on the water and only within
a few blocks' walking distance from historic Port Townsend
(fantastic shops, galleries, restaurants all in a town
that is one of only a few places on the National Historic Register--
they'What about coordinators for the Salem and Pt. Hudson rallys,
por favor? I don't know about the Salem campground, but we stayed at
Pt. Hudson on the way home from Hoodsport last weekend. Wowee--is it
a bee-u-ti-ful campground! Situated right on the water and only
within a few blocks' walking distance from historic

Anyway, at Pt. Hudson, we were parked looking right at the ocean and
Mt. Baker. About 7:30 PM, on a fairly clear, starlit evening, a
festively-lit up Washington State Ferry was passing right in front
of Mt. Baker, with a full moon coming up right behind the mountain
(you know, like when whatever optical illusion is happening to make
the moon look like a huge, orange sphere). Argh!
It was the photo of a lifetime, but I couldn't snap the shot because
I'd forgotten the re-charger for our camera battery!! I ate my heart
out, but at least we got to see that sight!

Also, nice idea on the no-host breakfasts (or how about brunch--for
those of us coming from much farther north?!).

Jo-Ski (and Stew)
"The Bird Abides"
'83-FC 35 RB
Blaine, WA

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----- Original Message -----
From: Dave Beatty
To: _WanderlodgeForum@WanderlodgeFWan_
(mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com)
Sent: Monday, October 16, 2006 12:43 PM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] 2007 PNW Bird Tentative Rally Schedule

The PNW Bird's tentative Rally plan for 2007 is below.

Tokeland - End of May or early June
BUSNUSA Rally in Salem Oregon - July
Port Hudson - August
Hoodsport - October

This is the rough schedule. I am considering a quarterly No Host
Breakfast in Fife Washington since they have a CampingWorld that
perople can vist after the meeting. Maybe meeting on a Saturday for
Breakfast at Denny's (Or ??) to get some Rally Planning done. Anyone
with a BlueBird or that wants a BlueBird will be encouraged to
attend the No Host Quarterly Event. Hey ... I may drive my Bird to
give future Bird Owner the chance to see a Bird. More info to be
posted later.

Comments always appreciated.Com

Dave and Judy Beatty
1983 FC36SB (Our Bird House )
Federal Way, Washington
beattyd at yahoo dot com





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