Classes, Food and Entertainment
Busy day today. Got up early to go over for our 7:30AM free breakfast. It was nice with a variety of items to choose from. Our first class didn't start until 8:30, so we had time to meet more Escapees and chat with them.
Our 8:30 class was "RV Systems - Part 2" by Mark Nemeth. He reviewed more systems, maintenance and safety of those systems. Our 2nd class was "RV Weight Safety" presented by Rick Lang (who we had seen at Life on Wheels), something everyone with any type of camper should be aware of.
We then broke for lunch back at our rig (had an hour) before heading back over for another class by Rick, "RV Radial Tire Safety". Another important thing that RVers should be aware of. If you learn nothing else, learn this - Always keep your tires properly inflated and keep your tires properly supported when we use wood or blocks for leveling under your tires.
Our most exciting and probably eye opening class was Mac "The Fire Guy" McCoy's "Fire and Life Safety" class. He reviewed where and how fires usually start in RV's, as well as showing us some videos to make us aware of how quick a camper can burn and how little time you have to get out. He also reviewed detectors and extinguishers and his recommendations of each. He also discussed having an exit plan, as your time to get out is so limited. We then proceeded outside where he demonstrated (with volunteers from our class) the different types and proper use of fire extinguishers.
After all that excitement, we had a social hour, followed by our free dinner of salad, roast beef, corn, au gratin potatoes and rolls, as well as a nice moose topped with raspberries and raspberry glaze. Yum!
With our bellies full, they provided us with some entertainment. Mark Nemeth gave us a comical look at what we face as full-timers, from all the various critters, to road construction and campgrounds. Kathy Carr (President of Escapees RV Club) was next to take the stage as a 99 year old women looking back over her life and the lessons she learned, such as, live every day as it were your last and enjoy this life you're living.
It was a busy day, but a good one with much learned and time well spent with fellow Escapees. Tomorrow, we get to do this all over again :-)
Our 8:30 class was "RV Systems - Part 2" by Mark Nemeth. He reviewed more systems, maintenance and safety of those systems. Our 2nd class was "RV Weight Safety" presented by Rick Lang (who we had seen at Life on Wheels), something everyone with any type of camper should be aware of.
We then broke for lunch back at our rig (had an hour) before heading back over for another class by Rick, "RV Radial Tire Safety". Another important thing that RVers should be aware of. If you learn nothing else, learn this - Always keep your tires properly inflated and keep your tires properly supported when we use wood or blocks for leveling under your tires.
Our most exciting and probably eye opening class was Mac "The Fire Guy" McCoy's "Fire and Life Safety" class. He reviewed where and how fires usually start in RV's, as well as showing us some videos to make us aware of how quick a camper can burn and how little time you have to get out. He also reviewed detectors and extinguishers and his recommendations of each. He also discussed having an exit plan, as your time to get out is so limited. We then proceeded outside where he demonstrated (with volunteers from our class) the different types and proper use of fire extinguishers.
After all that excitement, we had a social hour, followed by our free dinner of salad, roast beef, corn, au gratin potatoes and rolls, as well as a nice moose topped with raspberries and raspberry glaze. Yum!
With our bellies full, they provided us with some entertainment. Mark Nemeth gave us a comical look at what we face as full-timers, from all the various critters, to road construction and campgrounds. Kathy Carr (President of Escapees RV Club) was next to take the stage as a 99 year old women looking back over her life and the lessons she learned, such as, live every day as it were your last and enjoy this life you're living.
It was a busy day, but a good one with much learned and time well spent with fellow Escapees. Tomorrow, we get to do this all over again :-)
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