It's Convention time!

Deschutes County Fair and Expo Center, Redmond, Oregon

We made our timely trek from Montana down through Idaho, Washington and into Central Oregon this past weekend. We stayed Saturday night at the Prineville Elks Lodge, once we got into the Redmond, Oregon area. Prineville is a neat little town that we have had the pleasure to visit on a couple of prior occasions.

Columbia River Gorge, Washington
(1st crossing - with 2nd coming up, as it loops)

Columbia River, Washington into Oregon
(2nd crossing; about half-hour after 1st, above)

Sunday we made the short drive over to Redmond and the Deschutes County Fair and Expo Center, and got our site and set-up for the weeks activities.
Monday has been spent taking care of a few minor details along with running a few errands and of course some reading off and on. And oh yes, I did get a short nap in. Need to recharge 'me batteries'.

And I should mention too, that all that work on making the changeover with the TV seems to had paid off very well, as our new TV is great! ...and working well for us (...knock on wood!). I inadvertently overlooked the contribution that Harry Salit made with his help and assistance in the installation of our new TV. Thanks Harry!

And speaking of the Salit's, we found them parked (they just came in this morning (Tuesday the 10th)) not very far from us. Tuesday has been another day of wanton leisure, but a few minor chores were accomplished nonetheless.

Mt. Bachelor, Oregon from Prineville Road

Downtown, Redmond, Oregon

The weather has been the biggest surprise for us on this visit to Redmond, as it has never failed to be over 90F every day on the several prior visits here, but it has not been over 83F so far (since last Saturday anyhow to present). There is a nice, albeit almost cool, breeze which makes it all that much better. Lots of sun, and with some high clouds scattered about, it is all-in-all, some very nice rally weather.

Tomorrow is a full day of Governing Board meetings, and I look forward to seeing that behind me, come Thursday.

The coaches continue to arrive, a good number of them coming in caravans. Today will be the biggest day for coach arrivals and placement onto the grounds. One official told me a little while ago that there are already close to 3,000 units in place, with a couple thousand to finish out by tomorrow morning. It looks to be a successful rally for all concerned.