Molly: of Bob and Molly set up a luncheon for the "CLASS OF 2007" gang that are spending the winter in the SUNSHINE state, to coincide with the luncheon the "CLASS OF 2007" gang in TEXAS were having. The FL gathering was at Hayseed's Cafe in Webster FL.
Starting on the left side going back it was Jim, Bobbie, Connie, Trisha, Smokey, and Pam. On the right is Joe (me), Marcia hiding behind me, Paul, Molly and Bob.
9 from the Class of 07 and 2 stragglers from the class of 05 enjoyed GR8 company, food, and memories today. We also got to talk with the gang that met up in TX. It was special knowing that class members in 2 different states were enjoying GR8 times together even though we are seperated by many miles.

South Texas Lunch

Several members of the Class of 2007 who are staying in South Texas got together for lunch at Pepe's on the River in Mission. While the socialization and conversation were great you can check out the group picture for the vote on the restaurant. As I am writing his several people still have not received their meals.

Beauty Queens Meet

Hi Classmates:

This is Bobbie again. Jim and I had a pleasant surprise last night as we gathered with others to get our work schedules for Amazon.com. I thought I recognized that figure!

Yes, that is Jim Cumberland, also Class of 2007, from the Desert Rose Beauty Contest at the Gypsy Journal Rally in Casa Grande, AZ last February. In fact Jim C. will be working with me as a Stower on the same night shift.

We have found another member of Class of 2007 here in Coffeyville, Kansas, Anita and Bob Bligh. They didn't make Q but plan on going to the reunion in San Antonio. We will also be working the same shift as classmates, Bill and Leslie Thomas, so will be able to develop our friendship with them also.

Photos of Fay and Jay

Hi all this is Bobbie Chapman.....For those of you who may not have seen Fay and Jay Carter for a while, here are a few photos we took during our visit. Jay is in a walking cast; he sure is happy to be out of the wheelchair and able to navigate on his own....Fay is happy about it also! It sure was nice to have Joe and Marcia Jones visiting as well.

More GJR Photos

Nick hugs all the gals!

Ellie and the barn kitty with Ron Fleeger

Gary and Deb Pearce

Washing the rigs after a dusty, windy storm left "gunk on them!

The barn kitty attacks the doggy "Stuart"

Bob proves he can dance with "One More Time

Photos of Class at GJR

Jim and Nancy Tidball, Gary and Deb Pearce with Ellie, and Bob Pinner

Joe and Marcia Jones

Doing what we do best!

We break bread together....Jim Tidball cuts the bread! Yum!

Gypsy Journal Rally

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Someone plays a little joke on Nick!!

Several of the Class of 2007 and Class of 2005 attended the Gypsy Journal Rally and had a little mini-reunion before and after this great event. The Mercer County Fairground is a nice venue, with grassy sites and clean showers and bathrooms....it has been a most pleasant facility for an itty, bitty price!! Nick even ordered perfect weather for us..crystal clear days and bright blue skies!!

What a terrific Rally Nick and Miss Terry offer to their friends! Ever gracious hosts, it gets better each year. A whole lot of really nice folks show up at this event and it sure is fun to be around them. Every now and then "Bad Nick" shows up...then it's even more fun!!

Occasionally "Bad Pam" shows up...then it's game on for everyone!!

Big thanks to John and Doni Hargis and Linda and Ron Fleeger for organizing our reunion get-togethers. Some of the fine folks who are here include Jim and Nancy Tidball, Deb and Gary Pearce and Ellie the gentle Doberman, Ron and Linda Fleeger, Joe and Marcia Jones, Trisha Schmidt, Hank and Patti Landry, Bob and Molly Pinner (all Class of 07) John and Doni Hargis, Pam and Smokey Ridgely, Terry and Dale Pace, Bill and Helen Moll (all CLass of 05).

If you weren't here, well, then, you missed a great time and some first class educational opportunities!! Make plans now to be at the next rally in Casa Grande, AZ Feb 13-19, 2009 (go here http://www.gypsyjournal.net/arizona_rally.html to check it out), and next fall we'll be back in the lovely town of Celina, Ohio the last week of September again.

More photos coming soon!
Well wishes to Carolyn and Kieth and Jay and Fay....hope you're all back on the road again soon...we sure miss you!
Big hugs to everyone...hope to see all of our buddies on the road soon!