Wednesday afternoon and Thursday at the Northwest Area Rally

After we got back to Gracie on Wednesday, we noticed guys working at the back of the rigs next to us...

It was the RoadMaster folks inspecting and cleaning tow bars.

Since we had just had ours maintained while at the FMCA Convention in Tucson in March, we figured it was in good shape, but were glad to get it inspected again, and also cleaned, since we've been in some pretty dusty areas!

One of the products that the fellow was using while cleaning...

... he said that they were debating who was going to have to do ours since the bikes were in the way, but he seemed to be able to get to it and do the cleaning and inspection with no problem. It passed - no additional maintenance needed at this time.

Carl and I are thinking that the Jeep is going to need painting at some point (clear coat is bubbling up) - we think that purple color would be nice! Next trip to Mexico!!!

Early fog over Coos Bay...

... so pretty and calm. The winds had died down in the morning (though they picked back up for the daytime hours).

Opening session - pledge of allegiance and American and Canadian National Anthems.

One of the sessions we attended - on Fantasy RV Tours trips to Alaska.

The evening meal featured salmon cooked in a traditional Coquille (or Ko-Kwel) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coquille_people) Native American tribe method.

It was staked over wood fire and basted with a fruit sauce...

Chief Yonkers gave us information about some of the tribe's history and customs.

Buffet tables for the dinner that followed...

We had a choice of chicken or salmon, so we got one of each and then shared. The large flat fried item was frybread that was served with a huckleberry butter. Yum!

The evening wrapped up with entertainment by Timberwolf, playing a blend of classic Rock, oldies, and country.

We've enjoyed our first full day at the rally!