President’s Message – Nov/Dec 2023

We are still unpacking from the 2023 Christmas Rally in Williamsburg and I can say, what a great rally it was! I love these – sure, we had a business meeting and talked about finances, membership, and officer reports, but the best part, by far, were the stories. Where have you been in the last 3-4 months? We see folks maybe 3-4 times a year, and to hear their stories is what makes (to me) the rally so great. “We were in Montana”, “We just came back from out west/up north/down south.....”.“Traveled all day and saw the Tetons”, or “Came up from Florida and are scheduled to go back next week/month to our campsite...” And then you hear “Well, our rig caught fire on the highway and we lost darn near everything..” or “We did a brake job in Ed’s driveway on my Coach” or, “he is replacing the radiator in the driveway in order to get to the oil cooler”, or "Finally got the transmission issue squared away and found a great mechanic that didn’t charge me an arm and leg to fix the fridge...” . The things that our members have encountered, fixed, seen, enjoyed, over the past few months are incredible, and the stories they have are fascinating to listen to.

 

Ed Herbert

Jean and I didn’t get into Williamsburg to see the Grand Illumination (whatever that was), but we heard tales from the road that make us want to pack up and head out tomorrow! And planning – oh wow! We have a full schedule laid out, and Penn Coachmen Club has invited us to join in two of their upcoming rallies in Pennsylvania and the Poconos Raceway. So the rally plans laid out, the adventures to be had, and the trips to be taken – all of which make for a great upcoming year for Dogwood. These are the things that make the rallies so great for us and keep bringing me back into this club. And lest I forget, special thanks to the Tenneys and Lynn and Wayne for the excellent settings and food in Williamsburg – please let them know how great the rally was. Keep traveling and stay safe in all you do and where you go in the coming year.

 

Ed & Jean

Ed Herbert, President
FMCA Dogwood Chapter