A shared album has been created at Sharpcast.com for everyone to add their rally photos so they will be available all in one place.
Lynda has uploaded several videos to Veoh.com
Airstream25
April 29 2008 | Rallies | No Comments »
This rally FAR FAR exceeded my expectations - thank you all who participated - you made it a very special experience for all. And a big thank you goes to Jackie Lange who but together an incredible workbook with great restoration tips and instruction. Also thank-you to the great food committee that kept us all fed and watered. And last but not least THANK YOU to our sponsors - Vintage Trailer Supply, Dexter, Camping World, Lew Farber (AKA our very own Lewster) and our old friend on the forums, Ken Levan.
When we first came up with the idea for this rally, we thought it would be good and I remember when we first talked to the campground about bringing all our tools and told them we were going to make noise, I really was not sure how this would turn out - I’m here to tell you it was unreal - the amount of time that presenters put into their presentations and the hands on experience that everyone got was just incredible - as rallies go it will be very difficult to top this one - the presenters, attendees, sponsors and the stars really aligned, but I promise that now that we have one under our belt, next years will be even better - YES! this is now an annual FCU event - so mark your calanders for the last weekend in April 2009 for an even better event!
Ken J
April 29 2008 | Rallies | No Comments »
One of the advantages of the WBCCI is that as a member, you can attend the rallies offered by any unit, (space available of course).
We attended the Unit #69 VLA Rally last weekend and had very interesting tours of the VLA facility, Magdalena and the old Kelly Mine.
April 22 2008 | Rallies | No Comments »
Presidents weekend brought 30 Airstreams to Cottonwood, AZ for the second 4CU Dead Horse Rally. It was great to meet with our friends and make some new ones as well. The highlight of the weekend was Dale “PeeWee” Schwamborn who did a Q & A session with the members and visited many of the trailers at the rally. PeeWee is the son of Helen Schwamborn who was Wally’s first cousin and founder of the WBCCI. PeeWee was on many of the early caravans and was an advanced scout on the famous Capetown to Cairo Caravan almost 50 years ago. At the rally PeeWee was awarded with lifetime membership in our unit.
In case you missed Dead Horse 2, don’t worry plans are now being made for Dead Horse 3.
February 23 2008 | Rallies | 2 Comments »
Here are some photos from my Picasa web album.
November 24 2007 | Rallies | No Comments »
The Balloon Rally in Albuquerque was a HUGE success. We managed to get 21 Airstream trailers and motorhomes from Camping World outside of town to the Fiesta park – and didn’t loose anyone! It was an incredible sight to see all these trailers parade down Interstate 40 onto Interstate 25 and into the park – a long band of silver I would say. We had lead and caboose rigs and my wife in a vehicle (without anything attached) keep track of where everyone was and made sure we kept together – not to mention a lot of radio contact. It was really cool.
Once into the Fiesta grounds we all settled in quickly – we had a GREAT location and the balloons literally were landing all around us – some of us jumped in the help the balloonists get their balloons settled down. This is a great event and the only event in the world that I’m aware of where you have about 750+ balloons going up at once and you can walk right up to them as they are taking off – there were a number of “special shapes” balloons too – Bees, monsters, turtles, all kinds of bottles, cans, a big milk cow and even Smokey bear.
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November 10 2007 | Rallies | Comments Off
The unit was only formed in 2007 and already we have had six rallies ranging from “conventional” rallies at a group site in a state park to a major event rally and a boondocking rally high in the mountains with nothing but clean cool air and beautiful vistas.
Our major event was the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta reported to be the most photographed event in the world.
There are two more rallies scheduled this year. Now it is time to plan our rallies for 2008.
If you have a suggestion for a rally or better yet, if you are willing to organize a rally, please come forward.
October 18 2007 | Rallies | No Comments »
Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta!! Oct. 5-9, 2007
VIP RV PARKING – Immediately adjacent to Fiesta Park (picture). Dry camp - No hook-ups. $65.00 per night. Price includes field entry for 4 adults. Fresh water truck & pump out service available.
http://www.balloonfiesta.com/Guests/Travel_Help/rv.php
Contact Ken J
johansen@frontier.net
September 08 2007 | Rallies | No Comments »
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