The coach count at this afternoon's Gearhead Session was announced as 125 coaches. Western Recreational Vehicles didn't make that many coaches in its life span (1400 total) and it is unusual to see more than one or two -- if any -- in an RV park. So it is quite something to see several rows of them in this small section of the desert!
Since the Alpines are now an "Orphan" brand, without factory support, it is amazing to see how the owners have rallied around to provide support for each other. There is a forum on the internet (at http://www.irv2.com/) that discusses all kinds of solutions for issues that owners may have (that's where I found out where to find the windshield wiper mountings earlier this fall.). In addition the Alpine Coach Association has a web-site with lots of technical information -- including copies of most of the owners manuals and wiring diagrams.
This afternoon Guaranty RV sponsored a Margarita Party with, of course margaritas, sangria and soft drinks. The attendees brought southwestern themed hors d'ourves (I brought some guacamole with some little tacos, empanadas, and toquitos -- a Costco special...).
We've had another perfect warm sunny day. The Northwest ACA chapter made "in-the-bag" omelets for everyone to start the day off this morning. You started with a freezer zip-lock bag on which you wrote your name with a permanent marker. The next person in line added a small cupful of beaten egg mixture to your bag; then you had choices of cheese, bacon, roasted sweet peppers, mushroom slices and/or sauteed onions. After your choices were dropped in the bag, you went over to the stockpots, made sure your bag was sealed and it was dropped into boiling water for five minutes or so. Then they fished it out and dried it off. You put it on your plate, added salsa and/or sour cream and enjoyed. The chapter had been a bit nervous about doing this for so many people, but it worked well. You were given a choice of three breakfast times, so they at least didn't have the whole group to deal with at one time!
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