Slipstream - December 2011

planning!) and a last place award “to
do better next time.” First place went
to Greg and Robin Himebauch, who
found 28 pictures. They were the only
rally participants who actually read
the Rally Meister instructions as well
as trying to memorize photos. When
the general instructions tell you to
prioritize Business Route 78 N, that
is the way you were supposed to go
when the opportunity arises. Greg &
Robin figured that out, but the rest of
us? We didn’t have a clue! They still
managed to get lost though along the
way and were off the official route
mileage by 6.44 miles. Second place
went to Arthur and Jennifer Salmon,
3rd to Dee and me and yes, Dee did go
along and was still somewhat speaking
to me at the end. Last place to a father/
son team, Clark & Bob Terrill, while
the 4th place finishers, Jeff and Kim
van Sicklen, did not get medals, but
still had a significant accomplishment;
they were only 0.82 miles off the
official mileage. The rest of us ranged
from 1.66 to 12.17 miles off! How
many photos was the group able to
identify? The count ranged from 23
(4th and 5th place) to the previously
mentioned 28 1st place, not bad
when you realize that 4 out of 5 cars
Wine tasting after a wonderful drive through Nevada, TX.
missed a critical part of the trip
Drive, you really should highlight it on
down Business Rt. 78 N!
your calendar and as to Carey’s
Whether you went on the Rally
gimmick Rallies, you have to do a
or Sunday Drive, this was a great
walk on the wild side occasionally! I
event. I was surprised at the quality
know he has another “Hare and
of the San Martino wine, had a great
Hound” Rally upcoming – the last one
tour of the facility by the proprietor,
got real interesting when a bunch of
Emilio Ramos, and wound up join-
local high school students followed the
ing their Wine Club. Judging by
“hare,” picking up light sticks that
the number of bottles of wine that
were used to mark the correct night
were purchased and the line at the
time route. Guess how easy it is to
tasting counter, my fellow Maver-
get lost when the critical road markicks
enjoyed it as much as I did.
ings are gone! At least that one had
ice cream at the end, although I do
If you haven’t been on a Sunday
admit I favor wine.
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