October, 2008

DIXIE AIRES NEWSLETTER

                    Let’s see, where do I start.  At least I am back on schedule getting a newsletter out by the first of the month. Still can’t believe I let September slip up on me  like it did.  We  attended the Region 5 Rally in Myrtle Beach, SC last week. What a wonderful time was had by everyone.  We did have one day of heavy rain and high winds but otherwise the weather was great.  The campground was ideal, the food was excellent, the entertainment was exceptional and the fellowship was the greatest. Our hats off to Doug and Linda Randolph, Region 5 Directors, for planning and hosting a truly great rally. There were 55 units signed up to come  but Alabama had one cancellation – Our State Directors, Tom & Marge Kunhart  had  turbo problems in route and while awaiting  parts  to arrive received a call that  they had a death in the family in Wisconsin (Marge’s brother- in- law), so their plans changed accordingly.  We missed them and  hope they are safely back home by now.  Pat and Wayne Neale and Lyn and Shayne Watwood   attended along with us from Dixie Aires. We also met another Alabama owner, Dale & Lou Polka,  who live in  South Alabama and are members of the Florida chapter in the panhandle. We found them a delightful couple and hope they will  join us one day at a  Dixie Aires Rally.

              Gail and I have stayed in Myrtle Beach  so that we can attend the Workhorse Chassis Rally  which is also held here in Myrtle Beach  next week.  I am walking the beach everyday, morning and night. The sun rises are unbelievable.

              In route from Birmingham we ran into the Flying J’s 25 gallon limit. Since then we hear that the Atlanta area is running out of gas so it should be interesting trying to get home.  Now we are also dealing with the economic  situation in Wall Street.  Guess we all better enjoy today because we sure don’t know what tomorrow will bring!! We hear that a couple more RV manufacturers have closed recently. The car and RV lots are overflowing. Car dealers are making some good deals – 30 to 50% off the list price.  Think RV dealers will ever consider this??  Who knows!!

REUNION RALLY

               October is  here.  Fall arrived and Halloween is coming up, but before then is our planned  Reunion Rally  at  Lakeside  Landing  Oct. 23 – 26.   We have heard from several  former members who are  going to try to come if only for the Saturday dinner.  Some are no longer RVing  but like the idea of a reunion.  Response from our members has been slow coming in but we hope a lot of you will come.  PLEASE let us know if you are coming or not so we can plan the amount of food needed.  This is the last planned rally for 2008 so hope you will make every effort to attend. E-mail your RSVP to Gail at  gkohser@gmail.com. 

              Make your own camping reservations at 205 525-5701.  $22.50 per night

              Rally fee for campout - $20.00 per couple – includes two breakfasts and  Saturday Reunion dinner at 2:30.  Those only coming for the Satuday dinner, fee is $7.00 per person.

              Any questions, please call  Howard & Gail  at 205 681-8275

FUEL SAVING TIP

                            Keep your tires properly inflated.  Also take all your excess baggage out (especially your wife’s) and  your man tools.  Wax your RV and travel with a  minimum  in your water tank and holding tanks.  If you know of any other tips, let me know.                                     

                                                      REMINDER!!                                                     

       Gail is awaiting your biographical article for our SPOTLIGHT feature.  If you haven’t done one yet,  PLEASE, do it today. Everyone seems to enjoy the articles and this is a great way to get to know each other better. We have not received any for two months now. Come on folks, let us  hear from YOU.  

September 2008

Alabama State Director

The Alabama Dixie Aires Chapter has been active this summer primarily due to the efforts of its President and Secretary/Treasurer, Howard and Gail Kohser.  The chapter has participated in Rallies in February, March, May (State), June (International), August, September (Region) and a scheduled Reunion Rally in October/November.  The monthly Newsletter that the Kohser's publish is very informative and really does an excellent job keeping all the Dixie Aires members informed of Chapter, State and Region activities, and provide unique information in the Spotlight Section on individual members.  A job well done Howard and Gail.

If you have not signed up to attend or co-host one of the Dixie Aires Rally's, you don't know what you are missing.  It's not too late to sign up for the Region 5 Rally in late September at Lakewood RV Resort in Myrtle Beach, SC or the Dixie Aires Reunion (12 years I believe) Rally to be held in October/November, actual dates and location to be determined.  Please contact the Kohsers for all the details.

Marge and I would like to pass the State Director's position to another couple in 2009.  If you are a NKK member and a resident of Alabama, and would like to be considered for the State Director's position, please contact Doug and Linda Randolph, the Region 5 Directors.

The Dixie Aires now have a beautiful, colorful NKK Brochure available for all prospective members.  If you would like a copy, hard or electronic, please contact Gail Kohser at gkoser@gmail.com ord 7090 Goodner Mountain Road, Pinson, AL 35126.

Tom and Marge Kunhard

Alabama State Directors