June - National
Rally - Branson, Missouri

Branson is a crazy, hilly place.  There's more to do and see than can be done in a month, with shows of all kinds to please just about everyone.

About 130 HiLos attended this Rally. Large groups came from Ohio, Illinois, Louisiana, and of course Missouri.  The Rally began Monday evening with a group dinner  followed by a Hillbilly Band.  Between their hillbilly songs they interjected local humor and good clean fun.  Some HiLoers dressed in fine hillbilly fashion and vied for prizes for their costumes. It was a fun evening.

Tuesday was free time  to visit, shop and go to shows of our own choosing.  A catered dinner was planned, however someone goofed and the caterer was nowhere to be found.  ABC Campground made quick arrangements for all 225+ of us at the Golden Corral.  Worked out just fine, and we all got to eat what we wanted.  Dinner was followed by the Hamner-Barber Variety Show, a variety show with music, magic and ventriloquist.  A very entertaining show!

Wednesday was another free day except for a service seminar.  Lots of discussion about hydraulic cable systems and how to adjust them, routine maintenance, refrigerators etc.

Thursday, we carpooled to the Showboat Branson Belle.  Great lunch (more like dinner) and a marvelous show of dancing, singing, and an emcee who was wonderfully corny and entertaining.  

Future rallies:  2008 will be in the Rochester, NY area, with trips to Niagara Falls, a train museum, canal ride.  Sounds like well planned and fun.  2009 the rally will be in Vidalia, LA.