Birds Nest "Working Mini-Rally" (long)

[Marv & Jean Wheeler]

John:

As a member of this group and an occasional user of the Birds' Nest I
would like to say "Thank You" for your labors on the Next. It looks
great! !. If Washington was not so far away I would loved to have
been a part of the work crew.

Again,
Thanks a lot!!

Marv
2004 M380
University Place, WA (Soon to be Ocean Shores, WA)


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "John Stiles"
wrote:
> This may be one of the few times that I have looked to
> returning to work for rest. Our "Working Mini-Rally" turned out
> great. Thanks to the many volunteers we not only accomplished our
> goal but had a great time doing so. The clubhouse was a bit worse
> off than we had thought but by later in the week it had been
> pressure washed, roof cleaned, a fresh coat of paint and beautiful
> trim work. In addition the doors were removed and repainted and
the
> light fixtures were taken down and refurbished by Stan Kimmey.
> Along with the clubhouse all of the charcoal grills were stripped
> down using an angle grinder with wire brush and repainted by John
> Stiles Sr. (my dad). The crew consisted of Mac and Jan Carver(and
> their dog Sunny), John Stiles Sr., Stan Kimmey, Mevi Doud, Dick and
> Patty Warren, Harney Davy, Bill Rowe and of course my wife Gladys
> and I. In addition I would like to recognise that this would not
> have been possible without the help of Linda Gurley (Bluebird) who
> was super in handling requests and coordinating between us and
> Bluebird. Along with Linda from Bluebird was Johnny Dunaway who
> whould drop whatevery he was doing to provide us with whatever was
> needed.
> Our reward was not only the final product and how it turned
out
> but also the comments from the folks who came to the nest and saw
> the clubhouse after we finished and from the very positive and
> appreciative comments from Bluebird staff who came over to see what
> was going on. Not all was work as we enjoyed "Bubba Burgers" (its
a
> Southern thing), 42 of them to be exact, the first afternoon.
While
> I am on the subject of the first afternoon's meal, special thanks
> goes to Tom Meservey and his wife for their generous donation
toward
> the food. Following afternoons were more burgers, an afternoon of
> chilli and munchies provided by Jan Carver and a group trip out. Of
> course if any of you know Dick Warren and Stan Kimmey, daily
> entertainment was provided by their constant ribbing each other.
> Many times I was glad that it was directed at each other and not
> me. :^) They can poke fun with the best.
> Finally to sum it up we had a great time. It was alot of hard
> work but I think that everyone really enjoyed it. We have seen
most
> of the group previously at different 'bird outings but never really
> got to know each of them. After spending a week together on this
> event however we have proudly gained some new friends.
> If anyone is interested I have placed a folder in the photo's
> section.
>
>
> John Stiles
> 1980 33FC
> "My Navion"