Got up this morning about 7:00, had a little breakfast and then went into town to familiarize myself with it again. Barb and I were here for our first GNR last year - this is where she started getting sick and just wasnt her cheerful self, so I knew something was wrong. GNR brings back a lot of good and bad memories, but with all the friends here, I am sure I can make it thru just fine. I saw that the Methodist church in town had a 10:00 service and since it has been about 4 weeks since I had been to church, I decided to get dressed up and go. As it turns out, half the congregation was GNR folks. After the service they had a BBQ lunch for all of us, so I went to that as well; cant pass up free food when on a budget. The whole town of Forest City bends over backwards for the Winnebago folks during GNR, lots of free meals, discounts at stores, festivals and parades - lots of fun.
Did a little computer work this afternoon and then the Texas row had a BBQ pot luck dinner. Everyone brought a dish and the state furnished brisket and sausage. I ate like a pig once again. After dinner sat around and relaxed with some folks and then went over to the big arena for the opening ceremonies. All the seminars and activities start tomorrow. You can check out the blog from GNR last year at this time to see what Barb and I were doing during the week.
Waiting in line to check in.
All set up - did not have to jack up the coach as much as I did last year.
Texas head of row - as you see, it is a pirate theme this year.
Enjoying happy hour.
BBQ dinner with LOTS of side dishes that everyone brought.
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