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Thanks for making my heart stop for a few seconds!! Just so you know...I did start breathing again. Geez you guys!!! Marcarl is right..you guys are weird!!! Patti

Here are some pictures too

Sorry I am just now getting around to posting this. Here is a video that eusa1 helped me with on a ride. He will have to elaborate on it as I don't remember what town / bridge this is. Patti

Don and I are also glad you two are ok. What a harrowing incident! Better to replace parts on the scoot than parts on either of you two. Patti

I am not sure about other years' Internationals, but we have been to the one at the Hub (AR) in '09 I think (our first); to Potato Creek, IN (maybe '10); New York ('12); Galena, IL ('13); and St. Charles, MO ('15). We did miss the ones last year and the one out west in 2011. Of those, New York had a good attendance and also Galena, which I believe had a really good attendance, about 130-140. We always had a good time. I do believe these are driven by distance to travel, so central locations were always a good choice. One of the problems we had for St. Charles was that although many people signed up to attend, several changed their minds but did not change the status on the calendar. So the ones hosting the event were planning for larger numbers than actually attended. This made the cost of the event higher. Also, the number of ticket sales for the trailer was pretty low this year. I believe we barely broke even, and that was after we sold more tickets at the event. There is so much involved with hosting one of these, most of you have no idea. Don and I hosted a meet n eat at our home for 5 years and I believe it was less work than being involved with the international. Don't get me wrong here...hosting at one's home is VERY HARD WORK!!! As Freebird will attest to. There are just different aspects of planning at one's home instead of the International. As Don and I start our travels in about 30 days, we look forward to meeting up with VR members across the US / Canada and perhaps attending more of the regional rallies / meet n eats. If there is another International, I wish you all much luck. I don't think I would ever do that again. THAT is my 2 cents worth. Patti

It was great meeting you Ed. Safe travels! Patti

Thanks everyone. The committee worked very hard to put this together. Wished more of you could have made it. Maybe next year? Patti

thanks for the pictures!! really good

Hey Bigbear1! Glad you had a great time and thanks to Mike for encouraging you to come. Don and I loved meeting you. Hope to see you again at another rally! Ride safe Patti and Don

Yes we are here!! Unfortunately we are having a bad thunderstorm with lightening. Hope they are being careful out there

We are going to be on 215 in the BIG 5th wheel. Since we are still new at this, the camper seems very very large to us. Having a great time with it so far. Slept in it for the first time last nite. We pulled it to a very small RV park nearby to hook everything up to make sure it works before we leave town. Already found a couple of issues but will tackle them when we get back next week. Anyone at the campground (or motel for that matter) that wants to come look us up, well, just come one. All visitors welcome. If you want to stay and visit awhile, you may need to bring a chair tho! If it's not too hot in the evening, we may even have a little campfire. Patti

thanks Bill

When are you coming in Annie?

thanks Bill. See you there

Someone grab a video camera so Tooch won't miss the show!!! LOLOL

Can't wait to meet you! Please ride safe! Patti

I can only imagine! We will have our checklists out and going step by step! Like I said...I may put on a good show for those that care to mosey on over and watch!!!

that is good advice!! thanks

Hey Lewis, You don't need MY address, do you? Patti

That is great! Look for us on site 215 in the freaking BIG 5th wheel, with two adults walking around it, scratching their heads and trying to figure out how this thing hooks up and works! LOLOL. It will be our first time camping in this, our new home. so come by when you get set up and maybe you can give us some pointers! Patti and Don

Hey Annie...it already comes with LED lights. LOLOL. Don loves them! Bill....Can't wait to see you!!! and Linda too! Patti

Hey Derby5 If you decide you want to come join us (it's a great way to meet fellow riders, and it does not matter what you ride, and make new friends!), let me know and I will get your information. The registration fee is $40, T Shirt is $15 (you don't have to attend to get a T shirt) and a late fee of $5 = $60 total. If you have a guest attending, you can double that (if he / she wants a t shirt too). Just let us know if you don't understand, will be glad to help you. It's a fun filled 4 days of riding, eating and telling stories....LOLOL!! Come join us!! Patti

Sounds good Bill!!! See you and everyone else there. Patti