RIV Report

[erniecarpet@...]

Tom, I believe john Finn expressed the desire of the other rally to start
their rally after RIV. ernie-can't wait to leave montana in am


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[ronmarabito2002]

Got reports from two fellow birders today indicating a turnout less
than 150 for the Rally in the Valley. I think there is about 13
already at the RATS rally and more to come.

I imagine there will be much talk over the next few months because
of this.

R.E. (Ron) Marabito, Dallas, TX 92WB40
Moderator

[Tom Warner]

I was told yesterday that there was 134 reservations for the RITV.
Thats not good. I just hope the people at the alternate rally keep
it very low key, and do not make a big thing of this. Would hate to
lose Bennie Collier since so many of us depend on him for information
not obtainable anywhere else.

Tom Warner
1982 FC35
Vernon Center, NY

. At 05:59 PM 10/31/2005, you wrote:
> Got reports from two fellow birders today indicating a turnout less
>than 150 for the Rally in the Valley. I think there is about 13
>already at the RATS rally and more to come.
>
> I imagine there will be much talk over the next few months because
>of this.
>
>R.E. (Ron) Marabito, Dallas, TX 92WB40
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[Gregory OConnor]

Tom, how many usuly go to these rallys? do they have one every year
back east? I cant wait to see some pics

Gregory O'Connor
94pt40
Romoland CA

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Tom Warner
wrote:
>
> I was told yesterday that there was 134 reservations for the RITV.
> Thats not good. I just hope the people at the alternate rally keep
> it very low key, and do not make a big thing of this. Would hate to
> lose Bennie Collier since so many of us depend on him for
information
> not obtainable anywhere else.
>
> Tom Warner
> 1982 FC35
> Vernon Center, NY
>
> . At 05:59 PM 10/31/2005, you wrote:
> > Got reports from two fellow birders today indicating a turnout
less
> >than 150 for the Rally in the Valley. I think there is about 13
> >already at the RATS rally and more to come.
> >
> > I imagine there will be much talk over the next few months
because
> >of this.
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[Tom Warner]

First one I went to had a little over 300. I believe attendance has
gone down drastically every year since then.

Tom Warner
1982 FC35
Vernon Center,NY

At 07:42 PM 10/31/2005, you wrote:
>Tom, how many usuly go to these rallys? do they have one every year
>back east? I cant wait to see some pics
>
>Gregory O'Connor
>94pt40
>Romoland CA
>
>--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Tom Warner
>wrote:
> >
> > I was told yesterday that there was 134 reservations for the RITV.
> > Thats not good. I just hope the people at the alternate rally keep
> > it very low key, and do not make a big thing of this. Would hate to
> > lose Bennie Collier since so many of us depend on him for
>information
> > not obtainable anywhere else.
> >
> > Tom Warner
> > 1982 FC35
> > Vernon Center, NY
> >
> > . At 05:59 PM 10/31/2005, you wrote:
> > > Got reports from two fellow birders today indicating a turnout
>less
> > >than 150 for the Rally in the Valley. I think there is about 13
> > >already at the RATS rally and more to come.
> > >
> > > I imagine there will be much talk over the next few months
>because
> > >of this.
> > >
> > >R.E. (Ron) Marabito, Dallas, TX 92WB40
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[ronmarabito2002]

The numbers have been decreasing steadily over the last 6 or 7
years. My first visit had about 530 coaches. That was a party.
The RIV serves basically three purposes: It is a social event for
all, it is a technical event for those that have not had much time
in a bird or any RV and third, it is to sell coaches.

R.E. (Ron) Marabito, Dallas, TX 92WB40


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Tom Warner
wrote:
>
> First one I went to had a little over 300. I believe attendance
has
> gone down drastically every year since then.
>
> Tom Warner
> 1982 FC35
> Vernon Center,NY
>
> At 07:42 PM 10/31/2005, you wrote:
> >Tom, how many usuly go to these rallys? do they have one every
year
> >back east? I cant wait to see some pics
> >
> >Gregory O'Connor
> >94pt40
> >Romoland CA
> >
> >--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Tom Warner

> >wrote:
> > >
> > > I was told yesterday that there was 134 reservations for the
RITV.
> > > Thats not good. I just hope the people at the alternate rally
keep
> > > it very low key, and do not make a big thing of this. Would
hate to
> > > lose Bennie Collier since so many of us depend on him for
> >information
> > > not obtainable anywhere else.
> > >
> > > Tom Warner
> > > 1982 FC35
> > > Vernon Center, NY
> > >
> > > . At 05:59 PM 10/31/2005, you wrote:
> > > > Got reports from two fellow birders today indicating a
turnout
> >less
> > > >than 150 for the Rally in the Valley. I think there is about
13
> > > >already at the RATS rally and more to come.
> > > >
> > > > I imagine there will be much talk over the next few months
> >because
> > > >of this.
> > > >
> > > >R.E. (Ron) Marabito, Dallas, TX 92WB40
> > > >Moderator
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[Henry Jay Hannigan]

---John Benhan Just called me from rally and reported 140 coaches at
the rally.....
regards,
Hank Hannigan
90SP36
in Honolulu

In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "ronmarabito2002"
wrote:
>
> Got reports from two fellow birders today indicating a turnout
less
> than 150 for the Rally in the Valley. I think there is about 13
> already at the RATS rally and more to come.
>
> I imagine there will be much talk over the next few months
because
> of this.
>
> R.E. (Ron) Marabito, Dallas, TX 92WB40
> Moderator
>

[patticake592000]

This is from a different point of view, as a lady and a Bluebird
owner for the past 8 years, I have been to the RIV, Rats,
Friends,Lonestarbird and Vintage Bird rallies. The RIV was really
special and fun and expensive for many, the Rats was great fun and
not as costly for most, The Vintage Bird Rally was wonderful and you
got a lot of bang for your buck. Quartzside Rally was really cheap
and you met al lot of new people.
The RIV this year in Branson was different but I think the planners
did a really great job. The Host KOA went out of their way to attend
to my every need and was friendly and helpful. It was not the Rally
in the Valley but it offered many different and new experiences. The
schedule changed several times but with my background in Education
you learn to roll with the tides. The reps from the company were very
socialable and friendly. The activties were enjoyable, the ladies
luncheon was great, the boat cruise and dinner was most enjoyable and
a nice hot full breakfast every morning and the most important part
was great times with other Bluebird Owners. We have such a network of
friends (Bluebird Owners)throughout the United States that we have
met at all the rallies makes me feel really special to own a Bluebird.
Best of luck during these difficult business times to our new owners
and if I could I would be driving or riding in a M380, of course it
would have to be Purple.

Ms. Patticake Bluebirdwonderlodgeladies@yahoogroups .com

90PT 40Ft WB SB Jus Chillin (Mardi Gras Circus Wagon)

[Curt Sprenger]

Great post Ms. Patticake. You folks going to make Q 2009...I need a HUG! I look forward to seeing you guys.

On Fri, Oct 31, 2008 at 1:14 PM, patticake592000 <"sgureasko@gmail.com"> wrote:

This is from a different point of view, as a lady and a Bluebird

owner for the past 8 years, I have been to the RIV, Rats,

Friends,Lonestarbird and Vintage Bird rallies. The RIV was really

special and fun and expensive for many, the Rats was great fun and

not as costly for most, The Vintage Bird Rally was wonderful and you

got a lot of bang for your buck. Quartzside Rally was really cheap

and you met al lot of new people.

The RIV this year in Branson was different but I think the planners

did a really great job. The Host KOA went out of their way to attend

to my every need and was friendly and helpful. It was not the Rally

in the Valley but it offered many different and new experiences. The

schedule changed several times but with my background in Education

you learn to roll with the tides. The reps from the company were very

socialable and friendly. The activties were enjoyable, the ladies

luncheon was great, the boat cruise and dinner was most enjoyable and

a nice hot full breakfast every morning and the most important part

was great times with other Bluebird Owners. We have such a network of

friends (Bluebird Owners)throughout the United States that we have

met at all the rallies makes me feel really special to own a Bluebird.

Best of luck during these difficult business times to our new owners

and if I could I would be driving or riding in a M380, of course it

would have to be Purple.



Ms. Patticake Bluebirdwonderlodgeladies@yahoogroups .com



90PT 40Ft WB SB Jus Chillin (Mardi Gras Circus Wagon)

--
Curt Sprenger
1987 PT38 8V92 "MacAttack Racing"
Anaheim Hills, CA