A good year

[Ralph L. Fullenwider]

Good morning everyone:

Taking a moment to ponder on some things as I watch the sun rise in this
brisk invigorating morning. And there is much to be thankful for, in life
and on this Forum.

We have seen the population on the Wanderlodge Forum grow this year, and
the helping hands reach out with advice to those looking for a Bird, then
follow up after they have found one. The technical advances many have made
in understanding the systems and how to read the tracks on paper we call
schematics. We have seen Ft. Valley change hands on several occasions, but
it is still there.

We have seen several who have up graded to a newer Bird and, alas, some
that have come off the road after a final trip. We have had friends pass,
not to be forgotten, children born and reports of more and more of the
Ladies taking the wheel, (way to go Girls!) And the Ladies have even opened
up a Women's Birder Forum to keep in contact.

Yes, there is much to be thankful for this past year, and more to come.
There has been spirited debates, of which, for the most part, has increased
knowledge of all. Also a few instances of things that would not be
tolerated and the Owner and Moderators have ferreted things out to help
make this Forum a safe haven for the process of passing on worthy
information. The two Bird club has changed Presidents from time to time and
even word from poker players from the Down Under. Who knows what the year
ahead might bring. It might be nice to bring the two main Wanderlodge
Forums closer together one day, instead of having to cross post, but it is
working either way.

Charolette and I are blessed to have so many friends from near and far, and
we cherish dearly the talk over a campfire or just a gathering of Birder's
and friends. We would like to take this opportunity to say "THANK YOU" to
everyone, and especially to those whom have allowed us the honor and
privilege of performing service work on their Coaches this past year and
the year before that.

More and more gatherings of Birds from East to West, and much was pioneered
by the Lone Star Bird's showing the way. The Rally after RIV has grown from
the first one held, to wind down from the hustle bustle of the week before.
Yep, life is good and only getting better. As I finish this cup of coffee
this morning, a smile comes to my lips with the thought of how far we have
come together and thoughts of how far we will go this next year.

May God bless and keep you safe, one and all!!!!

Safe travels,

Ralph and Charolette Fullenwider
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Ralph's RV Solutions, Duncan, Oklahoma