Wednesday, Oct 20 We were in no hurry to take off this morning – but we also had no reason to stick around. By 8:00 we had breakfast and were on the way. The only noteworthy event of the 300-mile drive was a stop at Cracker Barrel! Our drive South on I-75 and then East on I-40 was 300 miles, and we easily arrived at 2:30 and joined the NOVA crew that was already established. Eventually, there were 12 NOVA trailers and over 20 NOVA peeps. All sites are freshly mowed grass and Airstreams are set up rally style: double rows, side by side, and back-to-back. NOVA had a large headquarters assembly for group gatherings, and at 5:00 we were all present for ham & beans and cornbread provided by Sue and Mike. Oh, the life of an Airstreamer! Thursday, Oct 21 The rally was officially kicked off this morning as everyone paraded to the main office to register and pick up the intelligence. This is the 15th Anniversary of Alumalina – in 10 years! The Tom Johnson RV Complex has over 500 sites – most with full hook-ups. “Group Therapy” session (take your own prescription), seminars, nightly door prizes and dinner provided EVERY NIGHT! Nobody does it better than Alumalina. We walked the rally estate in the morning and met new friends and stumbled on old acquaintances. . . . which is the primary focus of Alumalina! A group went to TJ’s Café on site for lunch, where the food was very good, and reasonably priced. A lazy afternoon culminated in gathering at the pavilion for the first group happy hour followed by the annual Hot Dog kick-off. Three young ladies sang a great National Anthem and our primary HOST John Leake commandeered the microphone for announcements! Our NOVA contingent settled in lawn chairs just outside the shelter to enjoy a few hours of “therapy.” By 6:00 we were all enjoying hot dogs, followed by an evening campfire.
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October 2021
We don’t go camping any more . . . we go ‘streamin’ ! The “SIlvermine and His” is our 2018 25' Airstream Serenity with Salsa interior and front twin beds., and ‘streamin’ is the name we use to describe our adventures. Stream along as we document everything from weekend trips to longer summer excursions and full-blown vacations. You know what they say: if you’re not in an Airstream – you’re just camping!
Tom & Ella Brown |