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Title: From the GABR Rally Master
Post by: garhawk on October 17, 2013, 08:22:22 AM
The Great American Bus Rally (GABR) is now in the history books.  It was a wonderful meeting of fine folks and beautiful coaches - 41 in all.

For those of you who attended, once again, thank you for your trust that we could pull it off and, your support will forever be remembered.

To the many who have called and e-mailed since the closing, we are humbled by your kind words.

Yes, there will be a Great American Bus Rally next year.  Just give us time to sort things out and find a 'new and improved' Rally Master!

Gary T'berry
Title: Re: From the GABR Rally Master
Post by: B_K on October 17, 2013, 11:03:56 AM
Quote from: garhawk on October 17, 2013, 08:22:22 AM
The Great American Bus Rally (GABR) is now in the history books.  It was a wonderful meeting of fine folks and beautiful coaches - 41 in all.

For those of you who attended, once again, thank you for your trust that we could pull it off and, your support will forever be remembered.

To the many who have called and e-mailed since the closing, we are humbled by your kind words.

Yes, there will be a Great American Bus Rally next year.  Just give us time to sort things out and find a 'new and improved' Rally Master!

Gary T'berry



What? 1 successful rally and yer already retiring?  (mu$ta been extremely $ucce$$ful to be able to do that!) :o ::)  ???  :o  ::)  ;)
;D  BK  ;D


Title: Re: From the GABR Rally Master
Post by: LowTide on October 17, 2013, 05:51:29 PM
Does anyone have any pics from the event?
Title: Re: From the GABR Rally Master
Post by: Hard Headed Ken on October 17, 2013, 06:59:22 PM
Here's a link to some pictures http://busnut.com/forum/index.php/topic,1642.0.html (http://busnut.com/forum/index.php/topic,1642.0.html)
Title: Re: From the GABR Rally Master
Post by: Jon on October 17, 2013, 09:06:57 PM
I don't feel qualified or entitled to even attend a rally such as the GABR because I have a store bought bus, but I would love to see a continuation because we had so much fun.

Pretty humbling to see what folks can create with their own hands.
Title: Re: From the GABR Rally Master
Post by: Oonrahnjay on October 18, 2013, 05:52:52 AM
     Really sorry I had to miss it!  Gary - please check your "yahoo" email, I just sent you a message.   BH
Title: Re: From the GABR Rally Master
Post by: Scott Crosby on October 18, 2013, 09:54:25 AM
Jon, you have to come so you can show people how high the bar can really go. :) Plus it's neat to see the things that go into a masterpiece like your bus. Also you still modify systems yourself to improve functionality and you do the same maintance and upkeep.  I had the scrappiest bus there and You made me feel like an equal I sure hope you get the same included feeling. 
Title: Re: From the GABR Rally Master
Post by: LowTide on October 18, 2013, 02:47:46 PM
Quote from: Hard Headed Ken on October 17, 2013, 06:59:22 PM
Here's a link to some pictures http://busnut.com/forum/index.php/topic,1642.0.html (http://busnut.com/forum/index.php/topic,1642.0.html)

Thanks, lots of nice rides there....;)
Title: Re: From the GABR Rally Master
Post by: Jon on October 18, 2013, 07:46:36 PM
Quote from: Scott Crosby on October 18, 2013, 09:54:25 AM
Jon, you have to come so you can show people how high the bar can really go. :) Plus it's neat to see the things that go into a masterpiece like your bus. Also you still modify systems yourself to improve functionality and you do the same maintance and upkeep.  I had the scrappiest bus there and You made me feel like an equal I sure hope you get the same included feeling. 


Scott,

Thanks for the kind words. I can say with conviction we would be happy to have any coach and its owners in our driveway so we could talk "bus". As a gearhead unqualified to build a bus I really enjoy hanging with folks with the patience and skills to build one. Contrary to popular opinion it is evident no matter what vintage coach fellow gearheads drive we are all alike.

We are in Branson now at a Prevost Community rally and if we aren't messing with someone's coach we are learning about them, or on the days off we are hunting down tool outlets.

Jon
Title: Re: From the GABR Rally Master
Post by: robertglines1 on October 19, 2013, 04:05:10 AM
Details become worrisome ; so many age-groups and personalities. To deal with.  Some have just been Grumpy for a Life Time!  You did a fine job juggling all things to one common balance.  I have had the same frustration rite after a event:  From me to you; Good job with the balancing act! Nobody else can/could do it better.!!!!!! So if you realize that and can accept you did a great job for 99% of the people plus 100% of your online group.  Take a Bow!  and get back to work for next year, ask for a little help if you need it.   Thank you Bob & Judy