From the GABR Rally Master

[garhawk]

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

[B_K]

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!)        
  BK 

[LowTide]

Does anyone have any pics from the event?

[Hard Headed Ken]

Here's a link to some pictures http://busnut.com/forum/index.php/topic,1642.0.html

[Jon]

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.

[Oonrahnjay]

     Really sorry I had to miss it!  Gary - please check your "yahoo" email, I just sent you a message.   BH

[Scott Crosby]

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. 

[LowTide]

Here's a link to some pictures http://busnut.com/forum/index.php/topic,1642.0.html

Thanks, lots of nice rides there....

[Jon]

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

[robertglines1]

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