“Spring is the time of plans and projects.” I doubt that writer Leo Tolstoy had RVs or rallies in mind when he penned such a simple, but prophetic phrase. It does, however, seem to perfectly describe my vision of my tomorrow and the day after…and the day after. I have been planning all the routes, stays and attractions that Hither and Yon’s (our Dutchess and us) will be experiencing over the next seven months and, at the same time, I have been working on several chapter projects.
The main West Penn Traveler project is our first rally as a chapter. Tom & Sallie Watson, along with Roxann & I, have been enjoying the challenges of developing a fun-filled, relaxing and social event. We think we have been successful in creating a rally at Bedford (PA) to which we would travel from both near and far. Our Spring Rails and Trails Rally will be held June 10-13 at Friendship Village Campground. This area of Pennsylvania is well known for railroading and history … and in particular … railroad history. We have Friday excursions planned to the Altoona Memorial Railroader’s Museum, the World Famous Horseshoe Curve and the Allegheny Portage Railway. Side trips are also available to two local food factory outlets … Benzel’s Pretzels and Boyer Candy Co. (think Mallo-Cups and Clark Bars). Saturday morning takes us directly across the highway to a Civil War re-enactment event in Historic Bedford village.
If that isn’t enough history, we plan to make special W.P.T. memories with “S’more night”, “Mountain Pie night” and our Saturday evening “Sock Hop” (with pizza, friendly competitions and LIVE music for dancing and karaoke). All of this for just $55.00 per coach and your campground fees. At the time this article was written there were just six of our reserved sites left. If you are interested in joining us you can call Friendship Village Campground in Bedford – (814) 623-1677 to reserve a site. Once you have a site reserved you can call Tom at (610) 350-6839 or email me at jyon@atlanticbb.net to join our rally.
Well … it’s time for more plans (heading to Nappanee in March (warranty work), Florida in May, Penn’s Friends rally in later June, International rally in July, Pennsylvania rally in August, plus visits to Charleston, Savannah, Michigan, West Virginia, Finger Lakes) … and more projects (coach updates, remodeling and upkeep to the “sticks-n-bricks”). So much to do and …Thank you, Mr. Tolstoy, for reminding me that “Spring is the time for plans and projects”. That means it has to be spring and … no more snow shovels or ice melt. Yea!!!
Keep your black tanks down, your antennas up, and a fair wind behind your TOAD.
You can always reach Roxann & I via email: jyon@atlanticbb.net or by leaving a text or voice message at 814-935-4414.
Jon C. & Roxann Yon (24213)
West Penn Travelers – Presidents
