The RV Rally starts ---

Today was the "Opening Ceremonies" with the expected introductions, etc. and the parade of flags of the many Escapees' Chapters.  We had never seen before the two that carried in our chapter flag.  The founder Kay Peterson (husband Joe died a year ago) offered a few remarks and they were great, so funny, so true.  She is 87 years old and did a better job on stage than anyone else!  She said "everyone keeps asking me how I am, what do they think that I'm about to keel over and they need to know when to call for an ambulance.  I am fine, don't ask me again."  Afterwards was the Escapees traditional Sunday afternoon ice cream.  In the evening first many nice gifts were given away, value around $100 each.  We didn't win any and didn't expect to as we never win.  After that a couple who have a show in Branson entertained.  They are RVers and had songs they wrote that were so true about the trails of RVing.