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Cooling it in Carolina

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Re: Cooling it in Carolina

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I'm looking for pictures.. Who's got em?
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Hello Everyone,
We just got back from the "Cooling It In The Carolia's" bus rally hosted by John & Tarra Mellis at Santee State Park, Santee, SC.

We had the very best time as you can expect, John & Tara did a great job at organizing and there was no, not even 1 glitch. Even they had fun.

There was representation from the West Coat and the North and South, some of these coaches were of the highest quality conversions I have ever had the privledge seeing. Man, what a goal to set now, I'll never make it.

I want John to write you all the business that went on, but want to thank them so much again for the hard work organizing this and with the help of Tommy & Karen Hamrick as well.

I have taken a lot of photos, I will forward some to Dale as I know he wants them so I will try to accomplish that tonight or tomorrow morning. I am sure that John will post a few photos as well that he took and I will post when all the photos are ready and video I will make for viewing on the 3 busnut bulletin boards. You guys in the West Coast or therebouts were very, very well represented and the owners of these coaches were about the nicest people you would ever want to meet.

Thanks again John & Tara, we will see you at Palmetto Cove in April & the same to all those that attended John & Tara's Eaglesinternatinal Rally at Santee this past weekend we hope you can attend the Southeast Busnuts Rally at Palmetto Cove at Cleveland, SC in April as well.

There gonna have some really great Blue Grass Music at the SEBN rally as well for those that love this and who couldn't.

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Gary, If I came you would change your mind about the West coast guys LOL.
I am happy for guys on the other coast that rally was needed for a long time and again thanks John it was just too bad that more of us from the west could not attend maybe next time


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Gary,

Thanks for taking the time to send us the rally update! I'm glad y'all had a great time!

Maybe one day we'll be able to make a right coast rally! :D
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It's official. rally is complete. I'll post some pictures for you here shortly. Tara & I were joined by some very wonderful people. We look forward to the beginning of our new found relationships. As I looked around at the setting of the campground it couldn't have been more fitting than to place these gorgeous Eagles in amongst the trees of the State Park. You almost wonder how they got parked & how they got back out. Thanks again to all who were able to come. Dittos to Gary's comments. As to the business part of it all what's there to say. We just had a good time. Guys talking busses, gals going shopping. I tell ya it don't get no better than this! But seriously part of our conversation time was spent talking about future Eastern Rallies. We South Carolina folks will certainly do our part & will be looking to different venues for these events. Thanks go out to Tom & Karen Hamrick, Eric Brown, & Gary LaBombard for being available for any needs that came up. Thanks again to Eric for his seminar on cabinets, walls, etc.
Thanks to Bill & Arlette Klein for dropping by early to visit & end up helping get the bus ready for the event. Pictures on the way.
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Let's Eat

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Visiting John & Tara's Great Outdoors Taxidermy

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Di Jaggard cutting the rug :shock:

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Leon & Sherry Whitt - Seaford, De

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Pay attention now

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Eric Brown - Seminar Cabinets, etc.

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I really don't believe it'll float across that there lake Byron

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John & Tara Mellis - Bowman, SC

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Thanks John & Tara Looks like you all had a great time . the pictures are great
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John's Bucket Seats. Once people tried them they found out they were actually comfortable

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Dick & Di Jaggard Linden, Ca

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Bill & Arlette Klein Baker City, Or

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Larry Sterling Cary, NC

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Dave & Lois St. John Belen N.M.

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Ed & Claudette Brenner Murrells Inlet, SC

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Wayne & Lin Schell Johnstown, Co

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Byron & Betty Pigg Rogersville, Mo

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Arthur & Aura Griffith Lake Santeetlah, NC
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Bob & Karen Ward Witchita, Ks

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Will & Carole Garner Southern Pines, NC

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Ken & Kathy Wente Virginia Beach, Va

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Jim & Cynthia Threatt Olanta, SC

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Eddie & Sarah Jackson Sardinia, SC

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Art Griffith opened up his engine door & one guy threw up & another passed out. Come on Art get her dirty! But seriously this is one beautiful coach that Art's boss (Aura) let's him work on. :D

Gary, sorry I missed getting a picture of your camper. I actually took all these before you got there. If you see I missed anyone else please add them. I look forward to your video.
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Tom & Karen Hamrick Spindale, NC

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Eric & Karen Brown Chesnee, SC
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