2 Rallys & 1 Convention....

Two rally’s and a convention in 6 weeks!  Phew…we are worn out.   After attending the Gypsy Journal Rally in Yuma the first part of March, we found our way to Casa Grande AZ (50 miles NE Phoenix) to attend a Tiffin Rally.   The rally was held at Palm Creek Golf RV Resort, a beautiful rv park surrounding  an 18 hole executive par 3 golf course.   Unlike the rally in Yuma with many vendors and educational seminars, this rally is primarily a social event for all Tiffin motorhome owners to meet, greet and eat.   Yes, I never thought I would say there was too much food but the resort did an excellent job of keeping us feed three meals for three days.   Entertainment was provided each night.   One night was a 60’s & 70’s show and another night of bingo.   Friends we met a couple of years ago also own a Tiffin and we were excited to see them again.   Ray & Cathie are members of the Lucky 7’s Tiffin chapter out of Las Vegas  and were nice enough to introduce us to the other chapter members in attendance.   By the end of the rally we became members too.   How can you go wrong….a great group of people, with a common interest, who meet monthly at various locations around Las Vegas, no club dues and no rules!!   Another couple we met through Ray & Cathie over a year ago, who also full-time in their motorhome are staying at another park in Casa Grande.   We were with Bob and Sandi (along with Ray and Cathie) at the Yuma rally and since we were all together again in Casa Grande we had a nice lunch at Mimi’s one day and a quiet, relaxing afternoon sitting outside on the patio at their park.   Cathie and Ray headed back to their home in Laughlin, NV and Sandi and Bob are making their way towards an Alaskan tour via their motorhome.   

Sculpture on the ground of the resort.

We left Casa Grande to go back to Tucson and Lazydays....one last time.... we hope for awhile.   This time was an elective service.   We bought a Coleman BBQ grill over a year ago and have been using the small portable propane canisters.   We have since heard that it is illegal to transport them so we had Lazydays install a T onto our motorhome propane tank so we can use the fuel from that for the grill.   Within less than an hour of arrival the installation was complete.   We chose to stay for the night and get an early start for our trip to Palm Desert, California.

Our drive to Palm Desert was pretty much uneventful other than some winds.   We have never driven in a dust storm but have heard nightmare stories, so we watch closely in those parts of the country that are known for them.   Caught  this picture of a dust funnel but luckily it never came near the highway.
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We arrived at the Emerald Desert RV Resort in time to help with check in & registration and the founder of Southeast Publications famous "Hotdog Cookout".

Second generation -thirty-seven year old President & CEO of Southeast Publications.
Very bright, progressive and rich!!!!

The next 3 days were jammed packed from 8:30 am to 9:00 pm with the introduction of new products,  seminars and nightly dinners and entertainment.  


The conference wrapped up Friday morning with an invitation only breakfast at Coco's which was really nice other than the start time of 7:30am!!!


We are still at Emerald Desert Resort for a little R&R after the conference.   Our plans are to leave Monday and start heading north through California although we are not sure where we are heading nor which route to take.   All we know is we WILL NOT drive through or even close to LA. 


Hope all is well!