| [GMCnet] FMCA rally and GMCs [message #95237] |
Tue, 10 August 2010 15:41  |
Curtisunlimited
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Greetings from Redmond Oregon. As of this time we have identified 5 GMC
motorhomes here at the rally, with a few more that might be lurking out in the
family parking areas. So far the weather has been ideal and last night
view of the Long, Long Trailer starring Lucille Ball and Desi Arniz was a real
hoot - especially with the RV crowd here. The film was introduced by Todd
Fisher, or as he put it Debbie's son, Princess Leaha (sp) brother and Darth
Vador's nephew. Turns out he used to own a Palm Beach GMC. Fancy that!!
Today is a rather dead day, good for kibitzing with fellow GMCers. Tomorrow
the fun starts and it seems they will be keeping us rather busy.
More later and perhaps Dan will get some photo posted.
Bert and Fay Curtis
'76 Glenbrook nesting with a couple of other GMCs
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| Re: [GMCnet] FMCA rally and GMCs [message #95276 is a reply to message #95237] |
Tue, 10 August 2010 21:56  |
Bob de Kruyff
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""So far the weather has been ideal and last night
view of the Long, Long Trailer starring Lucille Ball and Desi Arniz was a real
hoot - especially with the RV crowd here. The film was introduced by Todd
Fisher, or as he put it Debbie's son, Princess Leaha (sp) brother and Darth
Vador's nephew. Turns out he used to own a Palm Beach GMC. Fancy that!!
"" I carry that video in my GMC and never ever get tired of watching it--one of my all time favourites!!
Bob de Kruyff
78 Eleganza
Chandler, AZ
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| Re: [GMCnet] FMCA rally and GMCs [message #95310 is a reply to message #95276] |
Wed, 11 August 2010 07:47 |
Steven Ferguson
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Filmed in Julian and Banning, CA.
On Tue, Aug 10, 2010 at 7:57 PM, Bob de Kruyff <NEXT2POOL@aol.com> wrote:
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> ""So far the weather has been ideal and last night
> view of the Long, Long Trailer starring Lucille Ball and Desi Arniz was a real
> hoot - especially with the RV crowd here. The film was introduced by Todd
> Fisher, or as he put it Debbie's son, Princess Leaha (sp) brother and Darth
> Vador's nephew. Turns out he used to own a Palm Beach GMC. Fancy that!!
> "" I carry that video in my GMC and never ever get tired of watching it--one of my all time favourites!!
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> Bob de Kruyff
> 78 Eleganza
> Chandler, AZ
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Steve Ferguson
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Sierra Vista, AZ
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| Re: [GMCnet] FMCA rally and GMCs [message #96064 is a reply to message #95310] |
Mon, 16 August 2010 12:27 |
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We attended this rally and enjoyed most of it. We were parked with one other GMC (from Minnesota) near some smaller modern coaches. It's easy to get confused in such a big meeting (2300 coaches!)'cause I never did find the other GMC's. George Baxter did come to visit us, but it would have been nice to have all our coaches together. MAC THE FIRE GUY gave a nice presentation which should scare all who have a propane reefer. "It's not if, but when they cause a fire!" After engines, the number two cause of fires. Also, drills for getting out after crash or fire are important. I wonder if anyone has ever pulled the emergency loop on the back window of the GMC? Does it work or what? I think he said that eight people were killed in motor home fires last year. One in particular when the "trash" tire (passenger side front)blew and the motor home turned over on that side, blocking the exit. Two older people died when the could not get out. All in all, an enjoyable visit and the price was right, $140.00. We like to prepare our own food in the coach.
geo groth '73 260 Sequoia
Carson City Nevada 89703
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| Re: [GMCnet] FMCA rally and GMCs [message #96070 is a reply to message #96064] |
Mon, 16 August 2010 13:17 |
gmcrv1
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Sounds like you had fun.. There should be a better way of getting together
with all the GMCers attending a rally.
Pulling the rear emergency window release is a one shot deal AFAIK. Someone
may have done it while restoring a coach.
Nice report.
Tom Eckert N2VWN
73 Glacier
Oakland, TN
On Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 12:27 PM, George Groth <grggroth@sbcglobal.net>wrote:
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> We attended this rally and enjoyed most of it. We were parked with one
> other GMC (from Minnesota) near some smaller modern coaches. It's easy to
> get confused in such a big meeting (2300 coaches!)'cause I never did find
> the other GMC's. George Baxter did come to visit us, but it would have
> been nice to have all our coaches together. MAC THE FIRE GUY gave a nice
> presentation which should scare all who have a propane reefer. "It's not if,
> but when they cause a fire!" After engines, the number two cause of fires.
> Also, drills for getting out after crash or fire are important. I wonder
> if anyone has ever pulled the emergency loop on the back window of the GMC?
> Does it work or what? I think he said that eight people were killed in
> motor home fires last year. One in particular when the "trash" tire
> (passenger side front)blew and the motor home turned over on that side,
> blocking the exit. Two older people died when the could not get out. All
> in all, an enjoyable visit an
> d the price was right, $140.00. We like to prepare our own food in the
> coach.
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> geo groth '73 260 Sequoia
> Carson City Nevada
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| Re: [GMCnet] FMCA rally and GMCs [message #96109 is a reply to message #96070] |
Mon, 16 August 2010 16:21 |
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Sorry we missed you George. Teri and I had to leave after the meeting. Did not get to visit with James and Teresa either. Am glad I ran into you in Tillamook.
dan
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