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Just like the SoCal (Southern California) group, the NoWACA group also holds rallies every year. But unlike the Californians for whom the sun shines pretty much year-round, those of us living in the northwest experience colder winters, which limits the number of rallies. We may have fewer opportunities to gather but that just means that the time we spend together is relished to its fullest.
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| The Royce's renewing their vows with great jollity and laughter - they were good sports, coerced into donning "wedding attire" |
At this rally, we also celebrated the 60th anniversary of a special couple, Fred and Carol Royce, one of the original founders and members of NoWACA.
The rally hosts showered the Royce's with a surprise celebration and it was a splendid affair, with lots of laughter and fun. For me, it was heartwarming to learn that this wonderful couple is enjoying the RV lifestyle after 60 years together. Since we just celebrated our 40th, we can easily look forward to at least another 20 years of vagabonding about in our Alpine.
Happy thought indeed.
We have now met many more Alpiners, several from our state and some who live close to us. We look forward to future rallies and get-togethers with them. And we have some good memories of good times, good laughs, and good food....and a lot of photos too.
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| good company, good food and plenty of wine (courtesy of the Royce's) |
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| delicious chowder dinner |
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| NoWACA newbies, T&M |
A fine time was enjoyed by all. The next rally will be in September...and yes, we are going to be there for the Ellensburg Rodeo...yee ha!