Hello all
I was recently contacted by the fine folks down in Blytheville, Arkansas requesting I organize another rally in town for 2015. Blytheville is located one hour north of Memphis, TN. For those that did not attend in 2013: We had 63 antique (a few modern) coaches (all brands) participate. The action centered around the town's amazing restored 1930s Greyhound depot. (downtown streets were closed off for bus parking) dry camping was the order of the day. I believe this event was a real source of pride for the town, and their hospitality was top-notch. So here it is: How many would be interested in attending another antique bus rally in Blytheville? I would guess sometime early-mid spring 2015 (before it gets too hot!)
I intend to accept the town's offer of them taking over more of the admin of the event, to lessen my time commitment. (registrations, meal planning, etc.)
I believe the new, boyhood home museum of Johnny Cash will be open by then. That is located in Dyess, AR., just 1/2 hour away from Blytheville. That may be a possible quick roadtrip we could make.
Ideas? thoughts? comments? Parade/ no parade? Please provide feedback to see if there is enough interest to move forward with planning.
Thanks
Tom McNally
I would sign up in a heart beat.... and would help to promote it on my bus site.
Hi Tom,
Count me in! Hope we can have the same parking spot as last year so I don't get lost.
Gary
Tom, would love to do it again, parade and all, we had a great time.
We would sure try and make it ..
If Gary is going count me in
Wayne
I would try to go
I will be there and if Gary wants to go I will pull that Eagle over again.
uncle ned
Tom,
Sounds like a good deal to me let's go for it.
RRT
If we were in the area we would certainly attend.
Tom, For Sure !!
Had A GREAT TIME Last Year And Would Love To Do It Again !
10-4
MrBreeze
Would definitely consider doing it again!
We might be back on the road by then and would love to go!... will keep fingers crossed.
Dave5Cs
We would definitely prioritize getting to this rally! Fun!
Hey Tom, we had a great time last year. Met a lot of people, made new friends and we would love to go again. Depending on the date maybe we can bring our bus this time. Don
Yes, Yes, Yes.
Blytheville is a great reasonably central location for everybody moving around in the spring.
e3
We were looking for some place to go. We have not been to that part of Arkansas - yet. Bill and Hillary won't be there will they? If not, count us in. 2015 should be one of our cross country journeys from NC to Seattle, WA. That trip comes up in mid-June. Guess I better get those last two "old" tag tires changed out before then. Of course the two new go to the steer axle and the one year old steers go to the tags. The drives are also one year old so we should be in good shape tire wise. Otherwise, well who knows what shape they will be in a year from now!
Thanks
I'll be back, this time in scenicruiser 292...
Larry
To all who responded:
Thanks all for your input and encouragement. I will speak to the city admin. and let them know I want to move forward. I will get back with you all with details (dates, etc) when possible. Thanks again.
Feel free to contact me directly or on this forum with ideas, concerns, questions, etc.
Think Spring!
Tom McNally