Gathering of A-Frames, Rend Lake April 2011

We attended an Aliner Rally this past weekend. The weather was great, sunshine, blue skies, and temps in the upper 80's.

Cool sign made by Milt & Marilyn

We did not just pose, we rode our bikes. Love those hills!

An awesome detailed birdhouse!

The spaces at this campground are so big it's hard to get a picture of all the Aliners. We had about 20.

It was a great weekend. The weather was good, the food was excellent and the people are awesome.

Carol the microwave Queen!

Carol made dinner tonight using 3 microwaves. We have the built-in over the stove. Three years ago we bought a small microwave for the camper but Carol decided she could use a second one in the kitchen. This week I bought another one for the camper but Carol decided she could use it too. Check this video:



As you can see below the dinner was great! She is good.

Aliner Wind Kit

Since we have been known to have a problem or two camping I decided to get Chris Mendola's wind kit. I installed it today. Hopefully it will never be tested to see if it works.







I still have to clean it up and round the ends better but it's on.

Carol's Birthday

Not a real exciting birthday. We went to Olive Garden and then watched a video.

Kevin's Birthday

We celebrated Kevin's birthday two days early. Hard to believe he is that old!

Craig's art at Soulard Art Market

One of Craig's paintings was selected to be in a showing at Soulard Art Market. Tonight was the opening reception. A good crowd and a good time.

The last two years the Aliner spent the Winter in the garage. This year I got a new car, so the GMC stays inside. Last October I parked the Aliner in the driveway and covered it. Today it got to almost 50 so I was thinking of Spring. I uncovered it and put it up. Everything is ok. I'm looking forward to warmer weather and getting out. 69 days until the first scheduled camping trip.

January 12, 2011 - Back home

My car looks a little used and very dirty from the last trip to Texas and back. Drove 1770 miles and averaged 22.3 MPG.