"SOUTHWEST BLUEBIRDS and friends" is an informal group (no officers, no dues, no membership requirements, etc.) of Bluebird-built motorhome owners, most of whom live in Southern California. We consider an owner of any model Bluebird-built motorhome coach a potential member, no matter where he or she lives. In fact, we count many members from throughout the country and Canada in our database.
<Curt Sprenger> organized our first rally in March, 2006 at Canyon RV Park, in Orange County. It was a very successful get together, with 22 Wanderlodges present. After the Canyon RV Park rally, Curt recruited <Phil Corpus> to help plan the next rally.
Phil took the lead in arranging and planning our next rally in October, 2006 at Flying Flags RV Resort, in Buellton, CA. Flying Flags was chosen because of its central location in California, and we hoped this would attract BB owners from Northern California. And, because we all have friends or family who own SOB's (Some Other Brand's) , we decided to invite these families and friends to join our group and attend our rallies.
The Flying Flags Rally was also very successful, with some 30 RV units in attendance.
A suggestion was made by an attendee at the Flying Flags rally to hold a rally during the annual Quartzsite, AZ 'Main Event' and 'RV Show', in January, 2007. After an email poll resulted in over 20 affirmative responses, and despite the short lead time to plan, we decided to go for it. Phil promoted the 'Q' Rally on the Yahoo Wanderlodge forum sites, resulting in attendance by BB owners from across the country, and another very successful rally.
Because the 2007 Quartzsite Rally was such a success, we decided to sponsor a yearly, "SWBB ANNUAL BLUEBIRD QUARTZSITE RALLY", in addition to our local (in California) rallies. The Annual Bluebird 'Q' Rally will be held each January during the week of Quartzsite's 'MAIN EVENT and RV SHOW'. Participants from all states and Canada are invited to make the Annual Bluebird 'Q' Rally a yearly destination. Signup information can be found on the 'ANNUAL BLUEBIRD QUARTZSITE RALLY PAGE' and on the 'EMAIL PAGE'.
Read the latest about the Annual Quartzsite Rally on our "ANNUAL BLUEBIRD QUARTZSITE RALLY" homepage.
Traditionally, our rallies are 'free flow' affairs. Except for our signature 'BYOB, and "Bring Your Best Hearty Hors D'oeuvres to Share" SOCIALS' , we plan a minimum of scheduled events. Our philosophy of maintaining an informal organization, and relaxed atmosphere at our rallies, is praised and appreciated by all who attend our functions. All that is "required" is come and have fun; meet some new friends; share your experiences; and share your BB expertise. You will not leave disappointed!
An open invitation to attend any of our rallies is extended to anyone who owns, wishes to own, or just wants to get a close up look at a Bluebird-built motorhome coach.
To join in the fun and camaraderie, sign up on any of the individual rally information pages, or on the 'EMAIL PAGE'. Follow the instructions for providing the information we need for our database.
If you know other BB owners, or if you meet a fellow BB owner during your travels, please give them our website address, urge them to visit it, join our group, and participate in our rallies, especially the Annual 'Q' Rally.
If you are Bluebird motorhome owner and have family or friends who own SOB's (Some Other Brand's), invite them to join us by pointing them to this website and encouraging them to join (they are the "and friends" in our name).
Thank you for your continued support,
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