What happens when you get around 15 Newmar coach owners together? You have a mini hoot, that's what. Years ago some guys hashing around maintenance and modifications on their coaches thought it would be a "hoot" if they all got together. Well, the hoot rally got bigger and bigger. Some folks decided a smaller, mini, hoot rally would be more to their liking.
But, before the rally, and after our routine annual chassis maintenance at Spartan in Charlotte, MI, we stopped by Showalter RV in Nappanee, IN. Our goal was twofold. One, to get our washing machine replaced. It had leaked once, and only once, but we weren't going to take chances. Two, we wanted to attend the Nappanee Apple Festival. Several other of Steve's friends camped out at his lot as well. Then we all headed to Duck Creek RV Resort for the mini-hoots rally.
Activities at the rally included a day at Silver Lake State Park on the sand dunes, a zipline and roller luge adventure, an evening cruise on Lake Michigan, several evenings of campfire camarderie and potluck meals. There were golfing, ATV trail riding, shopping, USS Silversides Museum outings. All for the choosing, or not. There was still plenty of time for coach maintenance, and maybe a few naps.
What a hoot!
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| Jody and Shawn install the new washing machine |
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| Junelle, Krissy, and the rest of the Perfect Twist staff sneak out to enjoy the parade |
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| Steve, Perry, and kids toss out the candy |
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| Bacon, it's what's for supper |
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| Bacon, it's what's for breakfast |
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| Professionally washed and detailed |
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| Lost item tree on the sand dunes |
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| Refrigerator repair time |
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| Archery time |
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| Luge time |
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| Zipline time |
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| A little tight on the USS Silversides |
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| Bike ride time - U.S. Bike Route 35 |
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| Nap time |
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