We probably could have made the drive all the way to the Big Little Rally in one day, but the driving time was about ten hours let alone stopping for gas, etc. So we decided to spend the night at Alum Creek State Park near Delaware, OH. It's about twenty miles north of Columbus on Rt. 23. Nice park! We got in there about 4:00pm and had a relaxing evening with dinner by the fire.
Thursday morning, in no big hurry, we left the park and drove the last 176 miles to Transfer, PA. Bill Kerola puts on a free rally there at the county fairgrounds. Free camping, free bonfire each night, free ice cream social, free band and a free great time! Bill is a camper dealer there in Transfer and the rally is open to anyone who has the kind of camper he sells, even if you didn't buy it from him. We had a great time and met Jim and Elaine Cardinal from Mill Hall, PA with whom we spent quite a bit of time gabbing. Most of the pictures below are from the rally.
I almost forgot - Bill Kerola's pastor did the judging to see who would win one of the three trophies they were awarding. As you can see from the pictures, we lucked out! The trophy's were not awarded for the cleanest, coolest, most unique camper. It was more for the pastor's "experience" as he visited with the many rally participants. The "Aliner" on the trophy simply means that the winner was in that brand of camper. Marsha and I were dumfounded when Bill called our name to come up and accept the trophy.
On Sunday, August 14, we headed north to Girard, PA, about fifteen miles west of Erie, to spend a few days with our old friends, Jim & Sandy Anderson. It was only an hour-and-a-half drive. While we were there, we drove out to Kenny and Georgia Prather's house to take a look at Kenny's latest project. It started out as a 1973 Suzuki 500, but will end up looking nothing like it used to. The plan is to attach a hand built side car. Knowing many of Kenny's former projects, some of which have been featured in Hot Rod Magazine and several others, I'm sure it will be real neat when it's done. Just Google "Kenny Prather" for a look at his chopped VW bus with a supercharged Chevy engine behind the seats!
On Wednesday morning, August 17, we left Jim & Sandy's house for the 313 mile drive to Shipshewana, IN where we are attending the Aliner Owners Club Central Great Lakes Region Rally. Nice weather, so far, and people are still rolling in because the rally actually starts today (8/18). About forty units are expected.
Well, that catches you up on our current trip. More as we get time!
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