Wednesday At the Rally

We woke up to a rainy morning after getting rain most of the night.  News reported really bad weather with tornadoes in the area.

 

The Franklins, Sharon Goodlett, Janet Lambe and Manuel & I went to the rally hall.  We kept a close eye on the news as tornadoes were report in the vicinity.

Took Charlie for a walk outside the building.  The rain has almost stopped.

Quincy (in green), Sharon Goodlett's Yorkie and Charlie,our Yorkie share this towel to nap....

We played "Pass The Love" as we watch the weather outside.  We played for about an our an a half.

Getting back to the coach, Joe H. is walking his two pups....

Looking out the window....it looks like a river by the playground.

Several more attendees have arrived...

 

Walked Charlie down by the playground.  This low lying area has filled with water by the outdoor theater.

 

It has drizzled off and on most of the day....

The rain stops and Joe Huntley unloads his Harley with Jesse and Alan's help.  Margaret and Linda watch.

This evening we had the Chili Cook-off.  Half of the Hosts:  Joe Bechard, Sharon Goodlett, Joe Hollis (Mr. V.P.) and Myself.

The other half of the Hosts:  From Right:  Janet Lambe, Manuel, and Janet Bechard. They visit with the Substitute Sherriff Larry and wife, Donnie.

Ronnie....shake it up Baby....shaking the Margaritas, I mean.

Ronnie and Troy are in charge of making the Margaritas tonight.

Manuel will help them serve Margaritas.

These guys just watching the goings on....

Ladell Gaston gives Janet one of her crafted gifts....    it is tooth pick holder in the shape of a tooth.

     

Janet Lambe, Ladell Gaston and Pat Franklin.

The Chili Judges hard at work....Jesse Soto, Alan Pettigrew, LaVerne Williams and Larry Gordon.

The three top winners.

1st Place Winner:  Dave Ellisor.  Jesse Soto, Wagon Master presents him a gift certificate.

2nd Place Winner:  Janet Lambe and Jesse Soto presents her with a gift certificate.  She is elated!!

3rd Place Winner:  Sandy Huntley and Jesse Soto presents her with a gift certificate.

All participants in the Chili Cook-Off:  Dave Ellison, Sandy Huntley, Janet Lambe, Sharon Goodlett, Nancy Hollis, and Joe Bechard.

Great job, all chili was delicious!

Eight of us ladies stayed after dinner to play "Pass The Love".  Awesome Time!

We had a great day, not matter what the weather is, we always have a wonderful time.