Dogwood Florida Rally at TGO - Summary

2024 The Great Outdoors Rally

Our 4th Florida Dogwood Rally was held February 26 and 27, 2024 at the Great Outdoors RV & Golf Resort in Titusville FL.

 

Steve & Sue Sohles and Butch & Susie Jones co-hosted this Rally for those who wanted to bring their coaches, as well as others who came to visit and join in meals and Happy Hours too.  

 

Attending with coaches were Berkley & Karen Alexander, Jim & Susan Buelow, Dave & Nanette Meyer, George & Clairevon Nixon, Kenneth & Bernice Wyatt.  Fairleigh & Cil Schoolar had coach problems and were unable to attend - we missed them.  

 

Dogwooders also participating included, Clint & Pat Allen, Jim & Bonnie Spain, and Ed & Connie Tillman.  

 

The Sohles hosted a cookout at their TGO Winter home for early coach arrivals on Sunday (The Alexanders, Buelows, Meyers, and Nixons) and the Spains. It was the most hamburgers that Steve had cooked so far on his outdoor griddle. SpaceX arranged a rocket launch (more StarLink satellites) for all to enjoy.

 

Monday night was another enticing Dogwood potluck, attended by 24, with lots of delicious contributions. How these meals come together with so many good dishes and treats is a wonder. Many thanks to the Joneses for generously opening their home for this event, and also their 2 dogs for keeping the floors clean of spills. Illness prevented Robi & Dale Robinson, staying nearby at Patrick Space Force Base, from joining in, but they arranged a wonderful contribution to the potluck. All enjoyed the evening, catching up with friends and making new friends. 

Also joining in were former members Steve & Mary Hall now living at TGO.

 

Tuesday night our group of 14 had dinner at Dixie Crossroads, nearby in Titusville, where we ordered off the menu. Lots of comments that the food and service were great! And of course, more visiting followed in the Rally Lot afterwards. 

 

Our Rally officially ended Wednesday morning with doughnuts at the Rally Lot. 

 

Thanks to the Buelows for setting up a gathering spot under their canopy. 

 

We were fortunate to have spectacular weather while spending time together, viewing an alligator on the nearby shore of Lake Judy and adding to our many good memories with friends. 

 

Steve & Sue Sohles 

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