RV University This Week 09/12/2011

Hi Everybody,

So I am not sure whether Mark will be able to make it to the Hershey 2011 PA RV & Camping Show as he had planned (it is not too far away from where his mom lives). The show promoters said that the local flooding did not affect the show space, so it is up and running. The Hershey High Meadow Campground is closed however at least until September 25 due to it being completely flooded. Also, the season finale of "Mark's RV Garage" is on hold for now.

As we all paid tribute yesterday to the 10 year anniversary of the September 11 attacks there was a question: "Do you know where you were on 911"?

Later that morning as we all stood around glued to the little TV in our booth, we learned that flight 93 had just crashed not too far from where we were there in Pennsylvania. Shock and fear quickly spread through-out the building.

Then a flower delivery guy arrived at that moment and said he had a special delivery for me....Mark had ordered a big huge boquet of flowers for my birthday..how awful to try to be happy when there was such sorrow!

I will never forget that day- or our heros- or the tremendous loss suffered- or how my heart felt as I saw thousands of American flags as America pulled together!

May we all remember, and let the good rise from it creating inspiration and wisdom.

I was inspired and uplifted by the song Amazing Grace that I heard yesterday, so I posted the video below...the middle of the song is just that, amazing!

As Mark always says: Until next week, plan your trip, travel safe and enjoy your RV experiences. Remember, getting there is half the fun!
Dawn Polk

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