Day 18 of the Southeast Rhombus Rally Caravan with Friends – TN Fall Good Sam Rally

Saturday morning at the rally was different than most ... we could sleep in. What no coffee and pastries at 8 am? Nope, we are having a brunch at 10 am! We have never been to a rally that has a brunch. It got us thinking, that we could have a breakfast pot-luck at Majestic Oaks. That would be different and fun! everyone likes breakfast!

This brunch was awesome! Naturally, we had pastries, muffins, eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits and gravy. It was all delicious, especially because we did not have to prepare it!

Following brunch, there were Tennessee State and chapter meetings.

We used this time to head back to the Great Smokies Flea Market. Pattye and Jackie needed to get their "To Blessed to be Stressed" t-shirts and both Barbara and Jackie are looking at quilts. This flea market is huge, so going back twice in one week is not a big deal! A flea market is defined as is a type of bazaar that rents space to people who want to sell or barter merchandise. Used goods, low quality items, and high quality items such as collectibles and antiques are commonly sold and thier merchandise can vary from day to day. Vendors often change also. So, we have to go back and see what is there. Once again, the ladies and Jack walked every aisle and some of the outside vendors. Charlie, Bully and Bob waited patiently!

The afternoon activities focused on the theme of the Rally, "tailgating." They wanted everyone to wear their favorite team wear. It could be your local Pop Warner team, favorite High School, College or Pro team. We did not get this information until we were on the road to the rally. It made us realize that we need to check the state web site before we leave home for a rally to see what we need to bring! Jackie has Shikellamy, a school system in PA, shirts for her. Another part of the tailgating theme, was to decorate your rig with your favorite team items and / or colors. Again, we did not learn about it, until too late. We thought about going out and getting some stuff ... until we saw how prepared some people were and realized, we were too far behind the eight ball to make an effort. So, we could handle the last component of the tailgating theme ... watch a game and tailgate with your friends! We have that down pat. The most difficult choice we had ... which game? Lucky for us Notre Dame played early, however ... Wisconsin and Tennessee played at the same time and not each other! But, we found a way to make it work! We had hot dogs and too much other good food, naturally! The Tennessee State Director offered free homemade ice cream at his rig, during the tailgating party ... but, we were too full from all our food to partake. Yes, you heard it right, Miss Pattye opted out of getting ice cream!

This evening included the Veterans recognition, a slide show of pictures from the rally, closing ceremonies for the rally and thank you to all who helped make the rally a success or attended. Some of the numbers were 140 rigs at the rally and the largest out of state group was from Florida. After the Colors were retired, the last of the door prizes were awarded. We were not lucky tonight ... but a guy and his wife that we met on Friday night won a door prize we provided and one of the grand prizes. He sat in front of us, which was a close as the luck got!

The night ended with induction into the "Secret Society" of Jack Asses. Just based on the name, we had to give it a shot! Well, I should say, I gave it a try ... Sandra, Paul and Charlie did not try it. Jackie, Jack, Barbara, Bob, Pattye and Bully became members of the Jack Ass Society while they were in Alabama at a Rally in the Spring! I can't tell you what it involved, but I can tell you I survived and I have the pin to prove it! The other pin is the Florida "Fuzzy Pucker" pin ... I can't talk about that one either! But, if you are at a rally and have the opportunity to become a member ... do it!

We were supposed to have a DJ play, but mechanical difficulties cancelled that. So, they played SAMGO one more time .... the regulars played and none of us won. But, we all had a good time! In the morning, we will say "see you later" and hit the road to continue the adventure!