- the BRR Facebook official invitation that I send out each July
- serendipitous camping beside each other in a campground somewhere (Kevin & Miriam)
- talking with Blue Ridgers at other gatherings like NuCamp, T@Bzona, FL, SOTF, Northeast, & Jordan Lake (Ernest & Debra, Fred & Victoria, Allison, Debbie, Suzanne & George, Karen, John & Henrietta, Mark & Jean)
- trying to come for 4 years and finally getting in (Jasper)
- getting a special invitation from me (Doug & Carolyn)
- coming with a friend (Natalie)
Competition for a campsite at the Blue Ridge is fierce and I am so tickled each year to welcome about a dozen Newbies. I love that my "old" Blue Ridgers are so welcoming and take those Newbies under their wings.
I don't exactly know the percentage of Newbies that return for their sophomore year, but it IS more than half. Of course I have some "one & dones" that I never see again, but that's part of the rally business.
So here's to the BRR Class of 2019. They are now official Blue Ridgers and never will be referred to as Newbies again. Thanks for coming and I hope to see you again and again!!