NWS : Area 33, 2009 - Troutlake, WA

[thecatsandi]

Originally Posted by whitelight

. . . the rally was "officially" over, Area 33 was visited by the "Mothership", appearing to the selected few . . .

Very cool pictures. Lenticular clouds. Takes a lot of wind aloft to make that happen. Multiple lenny's are an indication of lots of wind.

[thecatsandi]

Janet and Gary thanks for organizing this rally. Thanks to all who contributed food, great conversation and music. I had a much needed relaxing weekend.

[audiobox]

Thanks and a major tip o' the hat to the hosties with the mosties, Gary & Janet, who put it all together double fine, every time.

Jane and I enjoyed ourselves to the max. The eats were outstanding! The fellowship, sublime. We're so glad a spot opened up so we could gather with the tribe.

Craig

[silverleeper]

Last one...

[Mike Leary]

I saw one mo/ho, we'll see if we can make it two next year. Great weather for a gathering!

[L&C Woogie]

What a fantastic rally! Kudos to you, Janet and Gary, for your hosting and for making it a "low-key" and mellow atmosphere. We came home so relaxed and rested.
Thank you too to Walt, Lyn, and Cheryl for their contributions to the 'air' cause. To all the rest of you, it was great spending time with you.
Loren and I especially appreciated the camaraderie of music, food, and laughs ....Patsi, have you thrown that puzzle away? Arghhhh
'Streamers' are the best!
Carolyn and Loren

[64 Lawncondo]

Another Awesome TL experience....Janet I do recommend the huckleberry milkshake
Ditto on the thanks to the "hostees" I hope you both came away as relaxed as the rest of us.
Got Jer's dad through his eye surgery..... called him "Ray "with the huge dark glasses. He was up making breakfast the next morning, so all went well.
Everyone have a great summer and, give us a pm, if you are camping and we may be able to join up.
Jer & Pats

[janetb]

We just got home from the most incredible road trip yet, starting w/ Area 33! What a fantastic group. Thanks so much for all the hospitality, great food, and especially for arranging the spectacular vistas with just the right amount of fluffy clouds. Janet and Gary, you do know how to do it right!
The good advice we got for routes through Eastern Oregon took us to Wallowa, then down to the Malheur and Steens Mtn. and then on through the rolling sage and rimrock country. We're still adjusting to reality with many great and grateful memories. A few early pics, with more to come.

[janetb]

More photos of happy memories.
Oops. I forgot that I need to add here that the weather was terrible, the people were snotty, the sites were hideous, and oh the stench...

[janetb]

See you next year!

[Janet H]

Nice pics! I am impressed that you were able photoshop out the swarms of locusts so successfully

[L&C Woogie]

Good to hear from you Janet..and to hear your trip went well. Loren and I've been wanting to make that trip too.
Thanks for posting the pictures...they were fun to see! So glad you came to '33'...we enjoyed meeting you both!
Carolyn and Loren

[CaddyGrn]

Great pictures everyone! I am ready to return!