The Hershey RV Show - 2008

On the 11th of this month we went to the big RV show in Hershey PA. This year, at least when we went, it was not so big. Oh there were the usual plethora of RVs but what was missing were people and vendors. We went on senior day. Buy one get one free for those who are seniors. A perk for living so long. Like doctors bills.






The last time we were at the show was in 2005, not long after we purchased our unit. The place was packed and you could hardly navigate around the vendor floor of the concourse. This year there were was no problem getting to where you wanted to go. Stadium seating was not at a premium. It was a lesson in economics that our politicians just don't seem to understand.


Now I have to admit that I don't know if the lack of patrons is because it's a weekday and vendors are going to show on Friday through Sunday. We looked at the function brochure and noticed some names of vendors that were not there. That empty space you see on the right of the picture is the same on the opposite side of the floor as the above photo shows.


Outside, as mentioned, there were plenty of units to goggle and just as many sales persons. The seemed to be talking among themselves more that potential customers. We had plenty of time to purview any of the units we so desired without interference. One of the things I found missing was the paper work of the units. You had to ask for them.


I also noticed a 25% - 30% discount on some of the units we looked at. To me that was a reduction on an inflated price to begin with. If I were in the market to buy the discount price would be a good starting point and then down from that. At least 50% off would be good for this market. Yep, I'm out of my mind.

Fall's a coming

Well it that time of year again. When the trees begin to shed the summer greenery and turn to blazing colors of gold, red, rust and shades in between. It is nature getting ready to take a nap and she does it in style.

It's also the time for snowbirds to fly south for the winter. Well at least roll south. We started our prep in August. We made a one week trip with one of our grand daughters to Gettysburg Farms in PA. It's a 1000 Trails/Outdoor World preserve with much, much to keep the young ones busy but the area it's self also hold a lot of entertainment.

We spent one day at Indian Echo Caverns. Another day was spent at Hummlestown, PA at the miniature railroad. It is a model city with the railroad as a main theme. Eye level for small children where they can let their imagination run

wild at their own level. From the model railroad it was a stones throw to the real thing and the chance for a little one to ride the big boy. Pumping steam. whistle blowing. Chugging as it pulls a load of cars behind. Oh, and don't forget the cinders from the coal burner. Ah the memories.

For the young one's who attending the CG there are geese, cows, horses, goats and turkeys to feed and pet. There is a hay ride to take them through a long and winding trip through the corn fields. And of course there is the pool to cool one off during those hot summer days.

It was a nice way to prepare for the upcoming travel season. That is for those who don't have to haul kids around to the different activities they the children attend. For them its the end of the travel season.