South East BusNuts Spring rally

[kyle4501]

Day attendees are most welcome! Just let me know early enough so we will have enough for the meals.

Only a few days till the party begins!!!! 

[uncle ned]

I hope someone shows up with a Jara Smith style diesel to kill all the mosquitoes for me.

I have a sick daughter and having to look after her and her 2 girls.

Hope to get down any way. maybe Thursday or Friday.

uncle ned

[kyle4501]

Ned,
I hope your grand daughters know how lucky they are that they have you looking out for them ! I'm sure your daughter knows!
I hope she gets better real soon - it is too nice outside to be sick !

[Lostranger]

Kyle, add one for lunch and supper Saturday. Mrs. Bucolic Banjo Player says she has better things to do than listen to a bunch of guys drone on about engines.

Jim

P.S. She's actually watching grandchildren that day.

[kyle4501]

Kyle, add one for lunch and supper Saturday. Mrs. Bucolic Banjo Player says she has better things to do than listen to a bunch of guys drone on about engines.

Jim

P.S. She's actually watching grandchildren that day.

Sounds like she does have something better to do 

Safe travels to everyone!

[Lostranger]

It was my considerable pleasure to spend Saturday at Palmetto Cove. Everyone I met was friendly and made me feel welcome. The repower workshop was excellent, the food was great and everyone was sad when Elvis left the building. Actually, it was less like leaving and more like getting a plate and sitting near his mother, but you get the picture.

I won't try to mention everyone who was nice to me. The list is long, and I would leave someone out, but thanks to all. Tom, I especially appreciate you breaking out Mr. Martin to join me for some afternoon music.

I particularly enjoyed reconnecting with friends made just a year ago. Dave and Carol, thanks for gracious hospitality and delightful conversation. Your new machine with the Deutsch heart and Canuck constitution is a wonder. May it carry you to a world of new places as well as your favorite old ones. May it shelter you on the best times of your life. Dave, may it yield all its secret delights. Carol, may it become home to the canine heart which beats in synch with yours. (Kora was thrilled when I told her I'd seen you. She sends a hearty "woof!")

Glen and Ned and Gary, I miss you. Darryl, once again we miss each other by a whisker. So sorry for tragedy in your friend's life. We WILL get the Gilligs together eventually, and then everyone will wish they had one.

Kyle, the Newell is a keeper. Thanks for the late night tour and much philosophy. I hope we have many more opportunities.

South East Bus Nuts, thanks for welcoming the Off-Center Hillbilly.

[kyle4501]

Thank you Mike Heron for all of your planning to make this weekend happen flawlessly.
The attendees were all instrumental in making the rally a fantastic success!

Made some new friends, got to see friends - some that I haven't seen in years.

Jim, glad you made it!

Wes - watch your back dude, that was wrong, just plain wrong! In spite of that, was great to meet you.

[goldgiter]

We also had a great time although it was short.
Every one we met was very nice and we were treated like family.
The food was great as was the Elvis show.
I am sure this will not be our last rally.
I will wash the bus before the next one.
Kyle, I have no idea what you are talking about!

Wes

[Mike in GA]

Thanks, Kyle Brandt, for your nice comments in the post today. Folks, I assure you, Kyle himself carried a lot of the weight in planning and bringing off this rally. Props, too, to Gary LaBombard, who helped promote the rally on this board and with his many personal contacts
     The rally was well-attended, with 33 coaches coming in from all parts of the south. The weather was pleasant with cool nights and mild sunny days. We ate well, had many pleasant mini-gatherings, and learned quite a good deal about the challenges and rewards of re-powering our tired two stroke DDs with the more modern and efficient Series 50 and Series 60.
      About half the crowd came in early for the Wednesday night meatball subs!
      The big thrill, of course, was the Saturday night performance of The Jumpsuitman, a.k.a. Marc Woodward, of nearby Albemarle, NC.  Marc has been a busnut for several years, and as readers here will recall, he has recently upgraded to a nice Bluebird. His song selection and vocal range were awesome. And every lady present got a scarf and a kiss from The King himself.
      Although the SE Busnuts can't have its Spring Rally at lovely Palmetto Cove every year, you can bet we'll be back soon, and hopefully so will Marc!
         And thanks again to Kyle, Gary, Marc and all the SEBN members who helped bring this nice event off.
Mike in GA