Rain Didn't Dampen Spirits at May Rally

The Corydon Rally was well attended in spite of the rain.  All coaches were parked on asphalt so no one got stuck.  Members began to roll in on Thursday and all had arrived by that evening.  Some of the members elected to travel to Leavenworth to eat at the Overlook Restaurant.   From the restaurant one can see for about 20 miles up and down the Ohio River.  Members had a great view from their tables and even were treated to a double rainbow.  On the way back a tree had fallen across the road, but all were able to navigate around the fallen branches.  That evening everyone was lulled to sleep by a drumming of raindrops on the roofs of their coaches.

Friday began with breakfast and thankfully the rain had let up.  After breakfast the members regrouped and traveled to Golf Shores.  This is an indoors miniature golf course that is lit by black lights.  The entire area has scenes painted by students ranging from nine years old to twenty years old.  If that was not enough, the artwork was in 3-D when viewed with the special glasses.  Not being able to read the path that your golf ball would take made the holes especially challenging, although several were skilled/lucky enough to make hole in ones.

After playing an exciting game of golf, members traveled to Scout Mountain Winery to sample wine that is produced locally.  As an additional treat Hoosier Cruisers could elect to participate in a cooking class that demonstrated how to incorporate wine and herbs in recipes.  Members sampled an excellent dip, basil pasta, strawberry lemonade with basil and a delicious wine cake.  Everyone left with smiles on their faces.

While it may seem that many of our activities center around eating,and it is true that the day ended with an excellent meal at Magdalena's Restaurant.  Diners had a choice of vegetable lasagna, country fried steak, vegetables, fruit, tossed salad and cobbler that was out of this world.

Saturday began with Nancy, Roberta and Bettie preparing fresh fried donuts.  Between them they made over 100 donuts.  Each was dipped in sugar, powered sugar, or cinnamon and sugar.  Hurray for Nancy's World Famous Donuts!

The day continued with a tour of the first Indiana Capitol Building.  The tour guide explained how the building was constructed and gave information about how the state government was formed.  The preservation of the capitol building is a treasure that will be enjoyed by many generations in the future.

The group walked across the street to tour Gen. Hendricks Headquarters which is furnished with furniture and articles from the 1800's.  Behind the house was a beautiful garden that was just beginning to flourish and an outhouse up on the hill.  The tour was informative and made one appreciate how the early settlers lived.

The walking tours were followed by a visit to Zimmerman's Art Glass Factory.  Kerry Zimmerman learned the art of making handmade pieces of glass as a child and today he is the third generation to continue the art of glassmaking.  He demonstrated his skill by making a glass basket which amazed those who were present.

As another day came to a close the club gathered at a small clapboard church that was built before the State Park was established.  The club furnished chicken and a wide variety of sides were brought by the great cooks in the club.  As usual all enjoyed the food and fellowship.

Sunday began with another continental breakfast and all attendees were invited to attend a worship service at the Potato Run Church.  What a friendly congregation.  They invited all of the club to a chili lunch at the church.  What a great way to end an enjoyable rally.

Don't forget the next rally is at the Tilmann Ranch south of Elkhart, on May 22 to May 24.  This pre-rally is bound to be another great time.