Home from South Sioux City, NE Hawaiian Rally

A great big thanks to Mandi, Cynthia and Sue for hosting another great rally.   Even though it was a bit smaller group than last year we had a good time!!

I didn't take any pictures of the trailers this year, but have a few from the relay race and the Hawaiian shirt contest. 

And off they go!

 Kathy videoing the race.  Quite funny!

 

 Getting cumbersome!! 

 

Really loaded down!!! 

 

 

 

Then we have the fancy Hawaiian shirts. 

 

 

We didn't have a lot of attendees dressed up, but those that did sure looked nice!!! 

 

And of course, I loved the Lawn chair movie that was chosen "Blue Hawaii" with Elvis!   I would go back to Hawaii again. 

 

Of course, KT and Nacho were happy to stay and watch the movie because Mandie served popcorn!!!  They LOVE popcorn!!!  She also served all the favorite candies that you would purchase at the movies. 

 

 

After a short good-bye and see you next year, we headed out on Sunday morning towards Saylorville Lake and the Prairie Flower campground.  It was a beautiful drive and Dave had programmed the Garmin to take us the shortest route which was through the Loess Hills in western Iowa.  We had never driven through this area before and it was indeed very pretty rolling hills. We enjoyed the drive!

 

Here's our campsite at Prairie Flower in the Coneflower section.

 

 

 

On Monday we had three meetings scheduled related to the potential house we may build if this one ever sells.  Monday night we met with our builder, Jeff, and walked over the lot.  He had good points to make about where to position the house.  Then we drove over to his house as he had driven straight from a job sight to the lot.  I had an opportunity to meet his wife and see their home, which of course he built. I am glad we have chosen him; I think he does a very nice job and has great ideas.  He is very artistic with laying tile, so am now rethinking where we should have tile in the house.

 

He looked at our plans again with us, as Dave has made additional changes; I think we are on version AA or AB.  LOL  :)  He did say that if we don't give him an answer by the end of August, we will have to wait until next spring to build.  I know it is the Lord's timing, but I was hoping for a buyer so we could start building in September.  If we don't have an offer and closing scheduled by the end of August, it will probably be March or April before he can start.  (And that depends on the house being sold by then!!) 

 

Tuesday morning we met Mary, who had just arrived back in town from her trip to New Jersey.  We had a nice breakfast together and then she headed home to get ready for work. We returned to Prairie Flower to finish packing up and headed for home. 

 

Now we are home for a while or at least until we head out to camp with the my brother and sister-in-law in a couple weeks, but that will just be a weekend trip.   :) 

 

We enjoy our Airstream and the ability it gives us to head out and explore this beautiful Country, visit friends and family and attend Rallies.  We are very thankful for our blessings!!!  We know that the Lord has perfect timing so we will wait for Him.    

 

Hugs to all!

 

The Jones with KT and Nacho