The Prescott Rally was a huge success even though we encountered some rain along with sunny, warm days. There were 15 rigs total with 3 couples participating that live in the Prescott area.
Orchard Ranch Resort and RV Park is a 55+ residential community with RV parking and a lovely setting for our RV's. All their facilities were open to us - big screen tv's, exercise room, pool table and library. The pool was closed for the season but the Pickleball Courts were very popular. They will be adding more home and RV sites early next year.Several of us stayed at the Elks Lodge a favorite for their lovely views and of course the activities and meals offered by the Lodge.
On Sunday early arrivals were treated with a Happy Hour at the Carle's lovely home. Monday was official arrival day so in the evening we all met for dinner at Gabby's Grill and the food was scrumptious.
Tuesday we carpooled (and the Carles drove several couples in their RV) to delightful Jerome for lunch and self-guided touring. The Mine Museum was a special treat.
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| Sliding jail (Blast in the mine caused the whole town of Jerome to slide several hundred feet in 1930. Jail is all that survived) |
Wednesday we all toured the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott. We saw a film about settling humans permanently on the Moon in the Planetarium; and looked in on classes and viewed items made by students like robots and rockets, rovers and satellites-fascinating stuff. Lunch in the cafeteria was a treat with ethnic foods and tables shaped like propellers.
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| Real propeller mounted at the height it would be on a plane |
Thursday we toured Bronzesmith Foundry and Gallery and witnessed an actual "pour" of the molten bronze into molds. The Gallery was drop-dead impressive with a variety of one of a kind bronze sculptures. We were able to witness several steps in the process of creating these amazing works of art.
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| Adding the patina to the artist's work |
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| Finished pieces in the Gallery |
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| One of Sharan's favorites in the garden |
Friday we all chose different things to do from napping to visiting Whiskey Row and Courthouse Square or a fine Western Art Museum, the Phippen Museum and others.
The Rally concluded with a nice dinner at the Carles at their lovely home .
Many thanks to Garth & Judy Carle and Jim & Sharan Harrison for making this Rally so special and to all those who participated!
Looks like a good time was had by everyone.
ReplyDeleteEd & Alyce