July 30, 2011 - South Bend, IN

Got up early today and left by 9:00 after breakfast. Drove to South Bend Indiana and pulled into our campground - Beaver Ridge Campground.

Nice laid back campground.

After setting up went for a swim in the pool. Had dinner and then watched Harry Potter on the tube. 

Heading to Toledo tomorrow to see Mom and Chuck and his family.

July 29, 2011 - West Bend, WI

We went into Milwaukee this afternoon for the Octoberfest.

 Everywhere we turned there was music, oompapa  oompapa, food vendors, lots of German clothing & lace, coocooclocks, nutcrackers, and lots and lots of beer.

Brats, saurcraut, german potato salad, streusal, potato pancakes, beer, Bavarian pretzels, & lemonade-- does it get any better than this?  All the while surrounded by friendly people and great music!

This was a band from Germany.

July 27-29 West Bend , WI

Here we are at our next camp site.

Here's the view out our front window.

It rained most of yesterday and last night.  Today it was overcast, but warm enough to enjoy the water.

 Followed by a picnic lunch.

July 26, 2011 - Weyauwega, WI

Got up at a leisurely pace this morning.  After breakfast and a shower, we headed out to Chain of Lakes to look around.  Very pretty area!  Next we headed to Appleton.  We had a great lunch at a sports bar and then went to the Houdini Museum.

We were able to try out many of his torture chambers, Mike found this one a little tight.

  My strong man!

Not to be outdone!

We ended the afternoon by heading to the -very exciting- laundromat.

July 25, 2011 - Weyauwega, WI

Joined everyone for a light breakfast of cereal and sweets. After breakfast, Barb put out her trivits to sell in a "show & sell" that the club had set up and we also put a few items in the silent auction that we hope to sell. Mike went with a group of about 50 to a tour of the Kolbe vinyl windows manufacturing plan

This is a welding machine that heats up the 4 sides and then presses them together.

This is the finished product - pretty cool operation.

The group then went to see a vintage car collection that a friend of the club has at his farm.

He had 13 cars in his garage.

This is a 1934 Packard in mint condition, V-16 engine.

This is a 1948 Chrysler Town and Country "WOODY" convertible. My Dad had one of these but it was a station wagon.

This is a picture of the music room inside of his house - his wife is an antique car buff also.

Sunday, July 24, 2011 Weyauwega, WI

Traveled to Weyauwega today for the Wisconsin State Rally.  We left right after lunch and were here by 3:00PM.

As you can see, we have a beautiful shaded spot at the county fair grounds.  We all gathered at 5:30 for announcements and snacks.  We met a couple, Lee & Melba Lee, who now live in Florida.  They lived in Kingwood for 5-6 years, attended KUMC, and knew our KW neighbors (Mary & Joe Sanders).  What a small world!

Saturday, July 22 Wisconsin Dells.

Mike started his day off by jumping off a platform.  He has always wanted to do a ZIPLINE.

 Yes, that's Mike just landing on a platform.  He seemed to be really enjoying himself.

 Then it was on to lunch and then the "Ducks".

Fun ride looking at all the sandstone rock formations, ferns, tress.  Lots of folks using the river --it was so hot!

This is where we stopped for lunch- Moosejaw Brewing Company.

While here we found 'Bullwinkle"  enjoying some of the local beer from the micro brewery.

After lunch we headed to Baraboo for Circus World.

  After the big top performance, we headed down to the Buffalo Bill Wild West show.  We only stayed a while for this because it was just too hot to sit in the sun.

We went through the circus museum and then headed for home.

Friday, July 21 Goodbye GNR, Hello Wisconsin Dells

We left Forest City by 9:00AM.  We arrived to Country Roads RV Park about 2:30.  After setting up and relaxing a bit, we headed into Wisconsin Dells to check it out.

We had arranged to do a dinner/sunset cruise.

 Notice the name of our boat.

After a fabulous dinner of salad,  (melt in your mouth) steak, lobster, baked potato, carrots, corn on the cob, roll, and cheesecake... look at this sunset.

July 19-20, 2011 - Last days of GNR

Tuesday, the Hillbilly theme came to life everywhere as each state row handed out food or beverages specific to their state.  Texas was serving 'Texas Caviar' to the many visitors from other state rows.  We also got to walk around and enjoy the specialties & beverages from many other states.  Great time was had by all-especially Mike!

Tennessee had live pigs.

Rialta Row had  Rode Kill choices.

This is what we wore!

The evening ended with Elvis (Brad Boice) under the big white tent..  He was really good.

Wednesday
More seminars & vendors, and even some time for Pegs & Joker.

 At 6:00PM there was a Classic Car Cruise.  Cars of many vintages for us to oogle over.

The evening ended with The Diamonds.  We enjoyed their 50's music.

Thursday
Today Mike attended seminars, took an motorhome assembly tour, and Barb took the Woman's Driving Class.
Texas ordered pizza for all who wanted some and others brought a few side dishes.  After pizza, we attended the last concert, country music singer Joe Diffie.

July 18-19, 2011 - GNR

There is no lack of entertainment, day or night.  If we're not attending a seminar, you'll find us under the big white tent enjoying the entertainment or back at Texas row 'jawing' with friends.

Seminars are available about anything and everything:  convection cooking, chassis, women's driving class (doing this tomorrow), Michelin Tires, Allison Transmission,Cummins, Coach-Net, etc.

Vendors

Everyday at 4:00 we gather under the Texas tent for social hour.