2018 Blue Ridge Rally By The Numbers

Hey everyone!  I am back in my dry T@Bport after 9 days of camping with the greatest Blue Ridgers on the face of the earth.  Momma Sharon told me that I could "have at it" this week and tell as many Stories as I want to.  And do I ever have Stories!!

I thought I would kick things off by sharing my BRR by the numbers.  I hope you will find this as cool as I do . . . 

 1 . . . kitty cat belonging to Miss Lilou

 2 . . . Canadians who have attended the BRR (Frank & Liz)

 2 . . . Blue Ridgers who surprised us with a Friday visit (Diane & Mary)

 2 . . . bottles of Whisper Creek TN Sipping Whisky to toast Randy

 3 . . . morning Coffee & Nibbles

 3 . . . suppers at Happy Cinco de Mayo Restaurant

 4 . . . campfires despite the rain

 5 . . . days of rain

 7 . . . Blue Ridgers who haven't missed one single rally (Momma 

           Sharon, Aunt Becky, Bob & Susan, Geo & Liz, Diane)

11 . . . Blue Ridge Rallies that Momma Sharon, Aunt Becky, 

           and I have hosted

12 . . . gatherings that involved food!

13 . . . pups hanging out in the campground

19 . . . states represented by our Blue Ridge Peeps

23 . . . Newbies who were with us for the very first time

55 . . . Blue Ridge alumni Peeps

49 . . . trailers that rolled into Fort Chiswell RV Park

78 . . . the number of Peeps having the time of their lives

800+ . . . the number of miles that Frank & Liz traveled from 

               Marmora, ON, Canada

100,000 . . . hugs, kisses, laughs, & tears

Pretty impressive, huh?!  That will give you an idea of how many Stories I have to tell.  So you are invited back each evening for a week or so to read all about it.  Until then, always remember . . . 

"Peace, Love, & My 

Incredible Blue Ridge Rally"

Spic and Span For The Blue Ridge

Howdy everyone from the T@Bport where I am so clean and shiny, you need sunglasses to look at me!

This morning, Aunt Becky got out her bucket, soap, hose, and brush, then gave me a most excellent bath.  Momma Sharon followed up by washing way up high on my roof and giving me a good rinse.  Next she took a soft towel and hand-dried me so I wouldn't have any water spots.

The spa treatment was complete when Mom pulled out the Plexis and cleaned all my windows, inside and out.  They are so clean you can see yourself in them!  That stuff is magic.

If you don't know, it's Blue Ridge Rally time and we are rolling out of my T@Bport on Saturday morning.  Our destination is Fort Chiswell RV Park up in Max Meadows, VA.  It's the first time the BRR has gone to Virginia, so I am totally excited about this year.

My Camper Mom has just about worked her way through the massive to-do list, hoping to be finished by the end of today and then just take it easy tomorrow.  She has a little bit of packing to do in Splish and some fun decorating projects to finish.  Aunt Becky will be following us up I-77 on Saturday because we have so much gear to take, we need two vehicles . . . LOL.

I'm not sure if I'll be writing any Stories next week or if Momma Sharon will be sending any Postcards.  We both want to kick back and relax and enjoy ourselves.  I told her that she should at least post photos in a BRR album on her homepage and I think she likes that idea.

Until I'm back with Stories from the Blue Ridge, always remember . . . 

"Peace, Love, & BRR Spa Day"

For Peeps Sake

Splash here with a ridiculously fun Story about the upcoming 2018 Blue Ridge Rally.  This year's BRR has been designated the Year of the Peep. How that all came about is a Story all by itself.

Mom's plan was to take it easy for the 11th BRR after our big blow-out 10th anniversary party last year in Tennessee.  Now I know what you are thinking . . . that is an impossible task for her because she LOVES planning rallies for her friends, especially the Blue Ridge.  Mom has always called her camping buddies "Peeps" and in a conversation with fellow Blue Ridger, Miss Carol from Maine, Miss Carol suggested that everyone could be "free range Peeps", do their own thing, and even help in the planning for 2018.  Hmmmm . . . what a novel idea.  And the Year of the Peep was hatched!

Blue Ridgers have indeed stepped up and volunteered for morning coffees and afternoon happy hours.  They have suggested party and meal themes.  They have offered to lead a bike ride and a book club. They have said they will bring supplies and decorations.  It's working Miss Carol, it's working!!

Of course Momma Sharon and I are tickled to death with the participation and enthusiasm by our Peeps so far.  There have been lively conversations on our Facebook page and the sharing of Peep-stuff galore . . . cartoons, ideas for crafts, peep items spotted in stores, and much much more.  I even have some stuff to share with you for peep's sake!!

This is MacNugget announcing the location for our 1st-ever Virginia BRR

MacNugget pitching in to help Momma Sharon plan

The welcome mat will be out for all our Blue Ridge Peeps!

We are seeing chicklets everywhere . . .
this little one came from Rural King 

These little Pez chicks are going to be part of MY decor

Check out our ID Buttons that everyone will be wearing 

We hit the decorating jackpot at Dollar Tree

Mom even found an apron that says "for peeps sake" . . . LOL

Dime Store Chic made this vintage creation for us!!

It's the Year of the Peep and we are already "having so much fun it should be illegal".  Thanks so much for dropping by today for another Story.  Check by from time to time to read another one, and until then, always remember . . . 

"Peace, Love, & Peeps!!"