POG II - The Aftermath

[Jerry Winchester]

Well since the governor called and I got a stay of execution (didn't have to fly to Libya today), I thought we needed to start the post rally thread and let the lying begin.

I will start by saying what a great time Rae and I had driving from Oklahoma with Chris, Debbie and MangoMike. I had never traveled in mass with other coaches, so that just added to the fun. I can only imagine what the California guys went thru.

Tom (truk4u) really helped us out at the Balloon Fiesta and that was worth the two days spent there. Plus, AP bought a coach cleaning company in the process, so I feel better about the meager amount of money I contributed.

As we have always said, people make this work and without the folks in attendance, it would not have been as good a time. It was good to meet the new folks (except Dale) and A1 and Mike both gave very nice presentations. Harry's dent repair was exceptional (except the part where Dale helped)

Changes from POG I

Sante Fe Skies was pretty nice (thanks ColoradoBus) and the folks were very helpful.

The meeting room was great, but almost too small for the 50+ that we ended up having. This is a nice problem, but the projector and screen helped a bunch.

The food was good (if you like spicy Mexican food), so good thing Lew and his weak stomach were in Florida. And I appreciated the hot breakfast.

The Bling Contest was a hit, but I can't do it more than once a year. MM is a bling monster, so I don't want to invest thousands of dollars in R&D to compete with him If Roger or A-1 put anything else on their coach, it will start looking like an Art Car (Google-Art Car Houston)

The name tags were good, but why did everyone of them have Jon A-1 on the back?

Chicks at the spa? We need to hold POGIII far from retail shopping and spa territory. This cost us some LewBucks.

I know there is more, but I also missed Helen Raymond, "The Sled Dog" and I will never forget Nancy's name again

Jan - You are a saint. (Dale's wife)

Changes for POGIII

The Newbies from POGII to handle arranging the technical sessions for POGIII

Kevin Erion to clean everyone's coach as they arrive at the rally.

Dale to photograph each couple with their coach for Christmas Card quality prints

Ken Z will hold a sautee and camp cooking workshop (complete with coordinated chef's hat and apron)

Ray Davis' seminar will include "Multiple Uses for Your Sat Dish" including Controlling the Mars Lander From Your Coach, ICBM Interdiction, Staging Laser Light Shows and my favorite, "Fuel Mileage Improvement - Using Your Dish as a Sail"

Also, Chris "AP" Yates will handle the seminar, "Random Buttons in Your Coach - Push them Wisely" followed by "CB Etiquette - When to just turn it off.."

[MangoMike]

JW,

Good suggestions, as always.

I'm thinking Ken-a-Zitter (now know as KAZ or Kazoo if he's excited) should hold the "Sautee those vegetables w/ your Webasto" Seminar.

Tuga and Karen can hold the "How to Disguise your Newell and Have a Great Time at a Prevo Rally"

Karl can hold the "Bring the Best Toy to the Rally - but Never Unload It"

Kevin E - is such an easy target at this point, but since I'm feeling so bad for him I won't mention his seminar. However, I'll make sure Corona Kelly sends him a get well card.

Truk4U - "Watch Your Back" seminar.

MM

[Chris and Debbie Yates]

One more suggestion for a subject for a seminar at POG111.
Formerly Fast Roger can talk in great detail on almost any subject.
He was able to demonstrate this ability when he explained where he got the empty Viagra bottle to stick on top of the Anal Award. "Oh no it's not mine, you see we stopped at a Wallmart pharmacy and there was a nice young lady pharmacist and we told her that we needed a bottle of Viagra (empty of course because I don't need that stuff) and it was for a practical joke. So you do see don't you that it is not mine, and it was empty when I got it. And I did mention didn't I that it's definitely not mine.
Methinks he protesteth too much

[Kevin Erion]

Thanks or the concern, all is doing better now, lifted the bedroom carpet and bed, placed a fan in the room and will have the carpet installer back in the morning to reinstall. Never let your gaurd down when flushing the "black" tank.
I had a great time in Santa Fe and the group is awesome, hope to make POGIII with Amy. I will volunteer for the Clean Up seminar at POGIII.
Kevin(Flood Victim)

[dalej]

This is our story of our trip home… Lets see where to start.

I was visiting with Brian E the day before we were to leave home from POGII, I wanted to see his coach when he was telling me about his 8V92 giving out on him going up a hill, it apparently got to hot and was ruined. He was telling me all the details about it when I said it better not ever happen to me. I was always told you can run those 8V’s as hard as you want.

Well Jan and I had just gotten out of the RV park and was headed up the first hill when I looked back and it looked like a freight train going through the mountains chugging away. My exhaust was bellowing black smoke just like a train. Brian’s story raced across my mind so I quickly looked at the temp gauge, fine. I then looked at the rpm gauge, then the rest of the gauges. I thought what’s going on, I know, Jdub and Mango put some sort of potion in the tanks of all the newbees, sort of a initiation. Jan said that would be pretty bad if that’s what it is. Anyway being Sunday and nowhere to go, I puffed black smoke 500 miles, mainly pulling up hills.

We got to a Detroit Allison in Colby KS. Monday morning, I drove a lot in the dark so people couldn’t see all the smoke. They told me it was an injector, one must have gone bad. I had just had the engine serviced in Omaha back in April. They had put a new set in, so they were still under warranty.

Now the bad news… I had left the engine doors open after the service mgr. and I looked it over. He told me where to unhook and leave the trailer while they worked on the injector. So while backing the trailer in its spot I seen the left door pop off the hinges when it hit the trailer, oh my! What else… they didn’t have the right injector so we had to leave the bus for a few days and drive the remaining 185 miles home in the car.

I can say though, we are so much looking forward to POGIII.

PS. I printed all the service centers out so just in case something like this happens again.

http://www.detroitdiesel.com/Service...or/details.asp

[Chris and Debbie Yates]

Dale and Jan,
We are truly sorry to hear of your misfortune, Debbie and I enjoyed meeting you both and hope that the repairs are swift and don't cost too many Lewbucks.

See you at POG111

Chris (AP)

[truk4u]

Dale and Jan,
Hang in there, it will all work out in the end.

Good suggestions for POG111, here are a few more:

Activities for the Lady's
A wine tasting
POG roster with names, addresses, phone, e-mail, etc. (prior to the Rally)
Cater the whole Rally (relieve poggers from any cooking)
Make breakfest at 9:00 and dinner at 7:00

What day is it? Yikes, I gotta make smoke and get home...

[MangoMike]

PhotoBoy & Jan,

JDUB and I would NEVER mess with your engine. Finger Paint your coach - maybe.

Sorry to hear about your tribulations. Hope to see you at POG III.

MM

[marchant]

We had a great time with all of ya'll. Mango, I had such a great time I forgot to unload yellow. Denise and I are planning on being at the next one.
Tom and Ray left us Monday at Amarillo while we decided to stay another night.
Tuesday we made it to Oklahoma City, fueled up and noticed oil on tow vehicle. The inspection showed transmission leak(where is Jon). Universal Engines scheduled us for Wed am and looks as if its just a seal and filler tube leak.
Kevin I won't complain (it could be worse.) Will post the results tomorrow.

[Kevin Erion]

Dale & Carl,
I am not complaining, it's just hard when it is self inflicted. I am learning with all things dealing with the bus to just take it as a learning experiance. I have yet to make the same mistake twice, I just hope the school leasons slow down.
Kevin