Northern Exposure--Day 11

Rain, rain, go away......We had another huge rain storm last night, probably the worst since we've been here, and woke up this morning to water all around us. They have reported on the TV that this is a 500 year flood. The picture to the left is of the RV sites just east of ours. Until early this morning those sites were all full of motor homes. Since the rally ended last night most of the coaches have left with many having to hookup and get ready in a torrential rain this morning. Since we did not have rally activities scheduled any longer I took the opportunity to sleep in and most coaches were gone by the time I got around. We have about a dozen still here and will stay through the weekend.

The rally was a great success. Although our numbers were down this time we still had a fabulous time. We had fewer coaches due to the weather and due to the high cost of fuel to get here, with diesel running well over $4.00 per gallon. For our entertainment last night we again had Ron & Kay Rivoli. We have come to really enjoy their shows and they have become great friends. Kay writes lyrics and Ron set them to music. They currently have one of the number one hits on You Tube with "Dial one for English". Also, they have a new song on You Tube called "Memorial Day". This is a great tribute that Kay has written in honor of our service members and veterans.

Each time we see Kay, either around the park, setting up their equipment or performing she always seems to have a different look about her. Last night Kay really outdid herself. Backstage she posed for pictures with a few of us that have gotten to know her & Ron so well. I have not personally known very many entertainers over the years but it is a real privilege to call Ron & Kay friends.

Although we have many of the Rivoli's CD's in our collection we purchased another last night. Additionally, Ron gave us a copy of the DVD with their video of "Dial one for English". After the show several of us hung around to visit with them before they hit the road for their next performance. Our last farewell was this morning as they drove out in their coach. We'll stay here until Monday and then head north somewhere. We are scheduled to go to southwest Wisconsin for two weeks but that area is underwater also. We may have to just cancel that portion of the trip and just head over to Minnesota, where we plan to spend the month of July.