Birds Nest "Working Mini-Rally" (long)

[John Stiles]

Yep that is her. We got a real kick by the reactions of
the "outhouse". Thanks for the kind comments....

John Stiles
1980 33FC
"My Navion"



--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "John"
wrote:
> John,
>
> Is that Gladys "PATIENTLY WAITING" at the outhouse door? You are
> truely a cruel person John Stiles, for making her wait while you
get
> the picture :o)
>
> That new color on the outside of the clubhouse anf the finished
> grills look great, a job well done by all and greatly appreciated
> too!!
>
>
> "REMEMBER SEPTEMBER 11, 2001"
> John Finn
> '82 35FCRB
> BLUEBIRD WANDERLODGE
> TO VISIT THE "FINN'S INN EXPRESS" REMODELING ADVENTURE
> GO TO;
> http://www.pbase.com/image/24977457
> '66 SUPERIOR / IH 392 GAS V8 32' PUSHER "FOR SALE"
> SEE THE OLD COACH AT:
> http://www.pbase.com/image/26052733
> HOPKINS, SOUTH CAROLINA
>
> //////////////////////////////////////////////////
>
> --- 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"