AIR Midwest : AirMidwest Spring Rally 2013 in Eureka Springs, AR

[CampingCarol]

Brian, I would love the recipe for the tomatoe and goat cheese dish you brought. That was wonderful!

[okiedebi]

Awesome photos Jim & Lois!! Thanks so much for posting and taking those!
We made it home yesterday just in time for OKC 5pm traffic...back to city life!
We had a great time hosting the event and meeting new friends and getting to know others even better! I don't know if we'd have been able to stand having so much fun if it had not rained so much!!...but the rained stopped just in time for the open house and it was great...except for Jeff...so sorry for your injury and we hope you get back on both feet ASAP!
I will post pictures soon, I need to go out and enjoy this day before the next cold snap and rain comes in Thursday!
Debi & Jim

[okiedebi]

See...we did finally get to have a campfire Sunday night...it was great...thanks Shane & Kathy for bringing the firepit.

[Mount'n Man]

Carol--the olive paste-stuffed tomatoes are super easy--just hollow out cherub tomatoes, stuff, and top with a little goat cheese. If you can't find commercially prepared olive paste, you can make your own: equal parts black and green olives (no pits or pimentos)--about 1/2 C each, a clove (or 2) of garlic, half an onion, 2 T capers, 2 T red wine vinegar or lemon juice, 2 T olive oil, salt & pepper to taste. Add an anchovie or two if you're brave (I wasn't). Blend smooth in a food processor. Hint: it helps to load paste and goat cheese in separate ziptop bags, cut tiny hole in a corner and use as a pastry bag to fill and top--much simpler and less mess!

Here's a link to the strawberry angelfood cupcakes, too. Adjust bake time to 11-12 minutes for mini cupcakes.

http://www.somethingswanky.com/angel...ry-buttercream

[Kreimer]

Hey everybody! I have started the new thread for the Fall rally. I am not good with this thingy but if I have done it correctly the URL should appear here http://www.airforums.com/forums/f288...-a-104173.html

[Flysoncloud]

Very cool pics! Thanks for posting.

[okiedebi]

from Thurs and Fri...Jeff & Ray N., Sweet pic of Kathy & Nan, group at Nan & Ken's trailer, Frenchy, Ken & Ray B, at Meet & Greet Ray, Drew & Carol Cindi Klate & Scott, Sally & Murrey, Allen & Debbie, Lucius &
Danielle, Deb & Rick, Carol B. & Sam S, Ray N, Shane, Ken& Nan & Nickki

[okiedebi]

Breakfast Sat. morn Shane & Kathy, Sandy, Jim & Frenchy, Jan & Ray N, Sat. morn at the park, Raynard, Steffenie & Kaylen w/their sign, Jeff & Cindi's sofa & pillows

[okiedebi]

Also above, Rick & Deb's cool Eddie Bauer with a great view out the back, then Shelly & Richard in their Traveluminum.

[okiedebi]

Nice sign by Richard & Shelly! And Alan & Debbie's, Shane & Kathys, their '53 FC and dog, Drew & Carol's 09 FC, Nan at trailer, Klate & Scott's trailer inside, & their sign, Lois & Jim's Sign...too cute Lois! Nickki & Joe's new chairs in their trailer with Nickki.

[okiedebi]

Brian & JoAnn's Avion AND the Winning Sign!! Great Job!! Murrey & Sally's 2013 trailer and sign...great sign Murrey! Teddy Burt snuggling with his blanket & chair, Ray B in their trailer, Sam & Gigi...what a great young couple! Jim Lee's shiny trailer w/Regina's new ride, the one & only Frenchy, and first-timer's Jack & Tricia.

[okiedebi]

Jerry with quilt she made, Don cooking banana cream for pie, Airstreams, God Bless Our Airstream sign in Jack & Tricia's AS, Plenty of food at Pot Luck! Prizes to give away, and good eating by all!

[okiedebi]

me presenting Brian & JoAnn their prize for "Best Sign", Brad showing Lucius the Citizen watch he won in the early sign-up drawing. Bridge at the town of Beaver crossing the White River, White River at Holiday Island, view from Christ statue looking at the Cresent Hotel, Christ of the Ozarks Statue. Group dinner Sunday night leftovers with Jim, Klate and others, Brad cooking asparagus over the fire...yum! Nan, Joe and Carol,
then finally a campfire!

[okiedebi]

FYI...in case you don't know...if you click on the first pic it will pop up larger then you can hit next to continue.
Also, here is a pic I took Thursday of Joe Sparks who came by to say hi...he will be coming to the future Midwest rallys in his '59 Caravaner. He was in town for a vintage BMW rally...and he & his wife are from Olathe!

[okiedebi]

This is what you don't wish on anyone...and we're so sorry Jeff for your accident!! Love & prayers to you for a quick recovery!

[blmitch5]

I love the pictures!!! Thank you for doing such a great job and it's a lot of fun seeing what everyone comes up for a rally, the sign contest was a fun creative idea!

Thanks again for all your hard work and a wonderful weekend,

Brad & Zell

[jdalrymple]

That was a hell of a lot of fun. Rained on for days on end, and then broke my leg before I even got to eat my ribs.



But really, it was great to see everyone, and fun to get together. We are looking forward to the fall! Pun......

Final damage was a plate and several screws. I broke both bones and dislocated the ankle. Surgery on Sunday and I was home early Monday evening.

A very heart felt thanks to everyone for helping take care of the dogs and getting CK packed up and ready to travel. It solved a lot of problems and made a difficult time easier to deal with.

We have a great group.


Best Regards,

JD

[drew05]

Debi,

Great Job, and thanks for the pictures!!! Good Luck on your trip out west later this year.

Drew

[drew05]

Jeff,

We're glad you are home and 'resting'. Your ribs were great, thanks

Drew

[Sophia Mom]

Jeff. Glad to hear you are home and resting. I hope you have been able to enjoy the ribs that were saved for you. Take care.

Nan