We thank God

This afternoon Gary called me on the cell phone while we were shopping at Sam's. He had an interview on Monday with a company in Butler. They told him they would let him know by Fri. I thought that when I saw it was him that maybe it was good new. It was. He starts on Monday. We are so thankful that he nos has a job. They told him that normally they start people on contract at first bu they hired him permanently. That is good. He will get 3 weeks vacation instead of two. This come at a good time since Kristin is starting her senior year. That's about it for now. Just wanted to let all know the good news. Pass it on if you want. Later Ron Thelma and Eli

Home again

We are home for a week. We will leave next Wednesday for Tipton for a state campout. We are going in early with another couple and stay till Mon. That will give us some time with Thelma's sister and niece. Think we will have them out Sun evening for a cookout. Or else do it at their house. Thelma has already hit the bed. We will sleep in in the morning. That is about it for tonight. We made it home in 5 hrs and 20 minutes with three stops on the way. One was for lunch
So that is pretty good time. Later Ron Thelma and Eli

Leaving tomorrow

Okay First this rally was put on by the affinity group. Good Sam Camping world coast to coast trailer life motor home life Think that is all. They do this every year. Next year is at Redmond Oregon. too far for me. We went to the mega cavern in Louisville. It is an old stone quarry where they took the stone out from under ground. It is under the Louisville zoo and a Kmart and parking lot. It us huge. Some of it is used for storage. That's about it for tonight. The patten museum was good. Some of the stuff has be removed since they are moving it to Fort Benning Ga. Later Ron Thelma and Eli

The rally is over,

Tonight was the last night. We went to church this morning at the rally.
The sermon was pretty good. Then we looked at the vendors one last time and made a couple of purchases. Came home about 3:00 Thelma and I went back this evening and watched the rally idol thing. The guy who won sang country western. He was good. They had around 2200 rigs here. Think when it was here in 2003 they like 5000 or more. You can tell that the industry is down. Not near the trailers and Motor homes like before. Well guess that's about it for tonight. Jack and I are going to Fort Knox tomorrow morning and then we are doing a cave later in the afternoon. That should cool us down. Later all Ron Thelma and Eli

One more day

Tomorrow is the last day of the rally. They are having a church service at 9:00 in the morning. We will go to that and then look around at the vendors one last time.l They close at 2:00 so we will come home then. They have evening entertainment so will go back for that. Tonight's entertainment was okay. They did Neil Diamond songs Not my favorite at all. We went to a restaurant with Jack and Barb using entertainment coupons. That makes it cheap to go. They have pet adoption thing here with dogs and cats. Know at least 5 dogs and 1 cat have been adopted. That is good. That's about it for tonight It is still hot here. The a/c hasn't shut off all day. This is when you need two of them. Later all Ron Thelma and Eli

Here is a couple of pictures for you . One is the young girl that won best of show in the dog show. Bob Nehart is in the one. He was last night entertainment. He was funny.

The little pony is here by the campground. He really sticks by his mother.
They have some donkeys and either llamas or alpacas in the same

field. He is so cute. Tayna Tucker was tonights entertainment. She was good too. Her oldest daughter did a couple of numbers while mom changed clothes. Thats about it for tonight . Tomorrow is another day. Not sure what we will be doing. Later

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Another day gone

Tonight's entertainment was Bob Newhart. He was good Funny man. Wish he would have done a little longer show. He did about an hour show. We also went to some seminars today. Tomorrow they are having a dog show. We will go in for that in the morning. Will try and get some pictures to post. I took some of Bob N tonight Will try and get them on too. Tomorrow night is 'Tanya Tucker. That should be good. We have been on the go most of the time. Thelma went with Barb this morning to the grocery while Jack and I went to a seminar. That's about it for tonight. Later all Ron Thelma and Eli

Shephardsville, Ky

We got here about 11:30 Jack and Barb had gotten here just a little bit before us. It is sticking hot here. So what's new. When we first got here I thought it was thundering but then Jack said that is from Fort Knox. We may go there next Monday as they are moving the armored division to Fort Benning Ga. I think the last time I saw it was way back when we were down here with Gary. Jack said he is pretty sure that is the last time he saw it and Gary was along. That is a long time ago. Tomorrow we go to the rally and get checked in and then do a couple of seminars. We are going to bed early tonight. We went to Mexican restaurant tonight and had Margarita's. They were huge. Thelma could not drink all of her's. That is about it for tonight. Later all Ron Thelma and Eli

On the move

We are down by Edinburgh In This is where Camp atterbury is. We are at the county park. Will leave here in the morning and head for Shepherdsville, Ky to meet Jack and Barb for the rally at Louisville. We will be there for a week and then come home. That's about it for tonight Later Ron
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Home for a few

We made it home this afternoon about 2:30 or so. We went out to breakfast with a few of our friends. Then came back and got the camper ready to go. Had some things to pack Had a good trip back. Went to Bandidos for lunch/supper. Had some Margaritas. They sell a pitcher for 5 bucks. Thelma drinks one glass I get the rest. Good. About ready for bed. It is 9:42 and Thelma is in bed. We are both whipped. I think part of it is the heat we had up there. We had a good campvention. A few problems but turned out good. That's about it from here Later all Ron Thelma and Eli

Leaving tomorrow

We will leave tomorrow. We are going out with some friends for breakfast and then come back and pack up. We are not going to hurry. It was really hot today. It has really been a good week. Thelma is already in bed. Eli does not the parade as he thinks he is not a dog and doesn't like other dogs. Thelma got a lot of compliments on the parade. They told some of the team leaders that it was the best one they ever had. That made her feel good. She is tired and we wont be home only a couple of days and head to Louisville for the Rally. We are meeting Jack and Barb there. Will be down there a week and head home a week from next Tuesday. Should be a little more relaxing for us. That's about it for tonight Later All Ron Thelma and Eli

Two Days to go

Tonight we had our teen Queen contest. A girl from Michigan won. I spent the day taking pictures of all the Queen activities. Starting at 9:00 this morning. That was a tea then they did a gift exchange At 2:00 they did a talent Then this evening was the Evening gown part with them answering a question. It was a good evening. I am ready for bed I have a lot of pictures to go over. Tomorrow is a pretty busy day too. Thurs is the parade and then it starts to wind down. Thank Goodness. Thelma and I are both ready for a break. Guess that's about it for tonight. Later all Ron Thelma and Eli

Missed last night

Sorry I didn't get to do the blog last night. I have been really busy doing the pictures. I knew that when we started I would be busy. The band was late in getting started last night as the keyboard buy had a death in the family. He came back but it was late. We had to leave as Thelma had a steering committee meeting . I sat outside for a bit with Eli and then worked on pictures. Am trying to put comments on the pictures as I go. Not sure I will be able to keep up. There was a Mennonite group in here this afternoon selling homemade bread pies rolls noodles. I got a loaf of bread and pumpkin bars. They are very good. I ordered a peach pie for when they come back on Wed. They will keep it back for me. Should have ordered some noodles too. Guess I need to get back to work on the pictures. Have them on the puter and tweaked them some. Not need comments on them. That's about it for tonight Later all Ron Thelma and Eli

Tommorrow is the day.

WE will get started tomorrow. Thelma is at a meeting tonight. We had our potluck/pitchin. They provided Chicken. Only got one piece. That was enough with all the other food Thelma and I ran to the Walmart at Benton Harbor. It;s not very far away. About 15 -20 minutes. Stopped at a fruit stand on the way back and got some peaches and cherries. Still a little high on price I think. Well Later all Ron Thelma and Eli

One more free day

We have one more day before things really start going. Thelma had a meeting tonight. This afternoon we packed goodie bags. Tomorrow evening we have a pitch in supper. They are supplying the meat. Not sure what it will be. Somebody said hot dogs. Hope not. That is about it for tonight I guess. Later all. Ron Thelma and Eli

In Michigan

WE are here where the campvention will be. It starts officially this Friday. This evening we went out to eat with some friends and then drove about 11 miles to a city beach on the lake Michigan. It was a nice beach. Might have to go back there this week before we get started and take my swimsuit. That's about it for tonight. More this week. Ron Thelma and Eli

A busy day yesterday. Went to church in the morning and then to Mc Ds for breakfast. We went back to the trailer and got ready to go to Rossville In for a 50th Anniuversary party. I did the pictures for this couple that we are good friends with. Took pictures of all the family together and then each on separately and then all the grand kids and g grand kids. We had a great time. Then we came back to the fairgrounds and Violet and Sherryl came out a little later and we did hamburgers and bbeans. Chips, and a salad that Thelma made. It was a good one. I tried to get the pictures to line up across the top but they wouldn't do it. The fireworks went of at 1010. We did not get to bed till after 11:00 I couldn't go to sleep Guess I was all wound up. We got up this morning about 7:30 and ate a little breakfast and then hooked up and headed home. Did one load of laundry and carried stuff out to the trailer. The back seat is almost full. Got room for a few more things. That is about it for tonight. We will try and leave by 8:00 or so in the morning. We won't have much to do till Thursday or Fri is when I really start taking pictures. Thelma is working in the office with another lady so she will be busy. That's it for tonight Later all Ron Thelma and Eli

Bueatiful Day

Today was a bueatiful day.Got kinda warm . Put the air on this afternoon. It was 86 inside. This morning we went to Mickey ds for breakfast. Sherryl came out here to the fiargrounds earlier than we expected. I was just shaving so finished that up and then went Sherryl had to take her dog to the groomers at Noon so we went after that to eat at the pizza shack by the tracks. Was good as usual. Right as we were leaving Sherryl's phone rang. Annie was done so we went and picked her up. I held her in the back seat. She is a hand full. After taking her home we went to Wall mart. Picked up a few things for a salad that Thelma wants to make for tomorrow. We are cooking out here in the evening when we get back from the party we are going to. She want's to make this when we are in Berrien Springs Mi. Using Violet and Sherryl as test tasters. We stayed here at the fairgrounds while Thelma made the salad. Then we went into Violets. She wanted something to eat so went to the DQ in town. Had a hot dog and drink and the Sherryl and I walked Annie a little bit. We came home and I got a shower . Think the humidity has risen as it was warm walking. That's about it for tonight. We will go to church in the morning and then hit Mickey Ds for breakfast and then we will come back here and get ready to got to Rossville. It is about and hour away. We could not find a campground closer so this will work. Later Ron Thelma and Eli

On the road again

We are at the Tipton Fairgrounds for a few days. Got here a little after 12 and set up Not to bad of weather here. Don't have the air on yet! Will probably put it on tomorrow as it is going to warm up some. Not sure what we will do this evening Probably eat out with Violet and Sherryl. Thelma is taking them out for there Birthday's tomorrow. There birthdays are the first part of June so she took them out last year also. Guess that's about it for now Later all Ron Thelma and Eli