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1 The San Diego Streamer August 2015 VOLUME 08 ISSUE Four A Monthly newsletter for the members and friends of the San Diego CA Unit of the Wally Byam Caravan Viva Italia August 2015 San Diego Airstream Rally We arrived a day early and were welcomed by a very friendly staff that recommended a shady site. There was only one word to describe the weather HOT! W e enjoyed a cooling dip in the pool followed by stargazing. The sky was very clear and it was the last night of the Perseid meteor shower. We saw about a dozen shooting stars in the cool late evening. An early morning hike on Friday around the perimeter of the Sacred Rocks Reserve provided a panoramic view of the surrounding area. The rock formations were very interesting, but we didn t climb around them because we didn t want to perturb any snakes. Floridians Pat & Bill Shay joined our rally after visiting their son in San Diego and are next heading to the Southwest Caravan. Donna & Lee Hamby, just back from International, brought their grandchildren, Maya and Gabriel. Zella, Richard, Elizabeth and William Burk brought their shiny 1956 Airstream and their 2 Scotties. Irene & Rick Blacklock shared stories of their exciting European River Cruise. Lisa, Kelly & Austin had a fun surprise for everyone at Saturday s dinner. Trish & Vince were busy, busy, busy all weekend and introduced us to their son, Steve, and his lovely wife, Dee. Donna & Phil Westermann kicked back and enjoyed all the camaraderie. Continued on next page Our Wonderful Hosts: Trish, Vince, Dee & Steve Campanella Meet with us on Facebook Copyright August 2015 by The San Diego Streamers. Reproduction in whole or part without written permission prohibited. Page 1

2 July s Rally at Sacred Rock Contributed by Donna & Phil Westermann Lisa Austin & Kelly s Watermelon Punch Friday evening s heavy hors d oeuvres included a variety of delectable foods. Trish & Vince greeted everyone with a cold watermelon beverage of their own creation. Yummy! Saturday s breakfast of eggs, pancakes & sausages was delicious and Austin s help in making the pancakes was appreciated. The day was spent in the pool, exploring the facility, relaxing in the shade, and enjoying everyone s company. Saturday evening s dinner was spectacular! The Crawfords created a punch filled watermelon complete with spigot. Trish and Vince provided an Italian feast chicken cacciatore, spaghetti, garlic bread, & antipasto salad. And just in case that wasn t enough food, attendees brought salads and dessert. Throughout dinner, Italian music played in the background. Delizioso!! A very special thank you to our hosts, Trish & Vince, and all the attendees that made the weekend so much fun. Lets do this again soon! Richard, Zella Burk, Donna and Lee Hamby Donna & Phil Westermann ( Photo s by Donna) Thanks Burks Silver Bullet Phil W and Bill Shay Our Site Pat Shay, Sorry I missed you! Beautiful Trish Donna and Lee Hamby with grandchildren Maya and Lee. It s great to take Grandkids along Lee, Donna, Gabriel and Maya Hamby Irene and Rick Blacklock Copyright August 2015 by The San Diego Streamers. Reproduction in whole or part without written permission prohibited. Page 2

3 Bev s Goodbye contributed By: Dan and Marcy Smith to Vince from our 2016 upcoming president: Art Reifman Vince, Bev with Lowell Region Rally Hosted by San Diego in Hemet At this time we have two members who have agreed to take on open Trustee positions being vacated by Dan and Bev. They are Yasin Latif and Reiko S. We still are in need to identify individuals to the 2nd VP, Treasure and Secretary, as well as the newsletter editor, as I understand that Bri has backed out. If the board or others have suggestions please let me know, time is getting short. Art Reifman Letter from Sacred Oaks Bev with New B Van and her wonderful companion Cinder Hay Trailer at the Hobo Rally Early Happy Years Vincent and Trish: We hope that you had a safe trip back home. It's been our pleasure having you and the Airstream Group at our park. Although the weather was hotter than normal, we hope that all had a good experience. We look forward to your next visit with us and we would appreciate your review on Trip Adviser/Yelp so that others have the opportunity to get to know us. Also please visit: (the parent company of The Oaks At Sacred Rocks) and let us know how we may be of service to you and the members of your group. Sincerely, Ray and the entire team Copyright August 2015 by The San Diego Streamers. Reproduction in whole or part without written permission prohibited. Page 3

4 Presidents Message I would like to comment about our rally the oaks at sacred rocks. Weather First of all we were warned that weather would be seriously hot to the point of causing health issues, well they were right it was hot. But not unbearable. We all have air conditioning in our rigs and handled the heat well. Most important, we had a fabulous Clubhouse that was comfortable and suited us well during our weekends of meeting together. The RV Park The RV Park was very rustic as I found to be conducive to our camping experience. There were wild animals all over, but none so prevalent as the coyote howling in the evening. Even Finnigan, my dog, sensed them surrounding the Park. I was confused when I heard Finnigan growling where I saw nothing out there for him to grow at he sensed the coyote. The Clubhouse Being host at this rally was a challenge. We had to load all of our cookware for Saturday breakfast and dinner- but the fun part was cooking. Meals turned out well with plenty of leftovers. Breakfast went along smoothly with the help of our new chef Austin Crawford. He managed to make all of the pancakes for this rally and pancakes were the best ever. It wasn t by chance that the Clubhouse room was decorated in Italian colors by Trish. She did a fabulous job with some help in decorating this Clubhouse. The Italian theme did add to ambiance. Welcome I was happy to see the Richard & Stella Burk show up for the rally with their daughter and son. It was also nice to see Lee & Donna Hamby, a new members to our San Diego Airstream Unit, who brought their grandson and granddaughter along to share our weekend experience. Finally, I would like to welcome my newly married son and daughter in law: Steve and Dee Campanella. It was great having this diversity of family units at our rally. We welcome more family units to attend our rallies in the future. Come Again Thank you to all for coming to this rally despite the elevated temperatures. I d like to share some verses that I composed some months ago that explains, Who We Are: We are proud members of a camping class, Towing our trailers as we did in the past, WALLY BYON CARAVAN CLUB is our name, We ve been around, playing that same old game, This we do with people we know, Instead of sitting around, with no where to go, We travel each month, with gleams in our eyes, For camping it seems, is what we realize, A silver bullet, you see in your sight, With aluminum spheres spent, is how it was right, Shaped like a plane, and one of a kind, It s an Airstream trailer, that s our great find, A simple style is always the way, Not missing the comfort of living at home, We re free in the wild, for now to roam, With others to share our interest in time, A simple life, where we can find, A natural world, that would never been seen. from our up coming new President Art Reifman. At this time we have two members who have agreed to take on open Trustee positions being vacated by Dan and Bev. They are Yasin Latif and Reiko S. We still are in need to identify individuals to the 2nd VP, Treasurer and Secretary, as well as the newsletter editor, If the board or others have suggestions please let me know, time is getting short. Inge has volunteered to be treasurer. We also need Hosts for next year s rallies. Copyright August 2015 by The San Diego Streamers. Reproduction in whole or part without written permission prohibited. Page 4

5 September Rally 2015 Lions, Tigers & Bears ( oh my ) Oakzanita Springs RV Campground Highway 79, Descanso, CA Friday arrival: Check in time 3pm 5:00pm Happy hour with everyone bringing heavy hors d oeuvre for dinner. Saturday morning: 8:00 am Breakfast is going to be eggs, bacon and pancakes, omelets. Made by the campground for cost of $4:00 to $6:00 per order Business meeting at 9:00am ( Short sweet & to the point ) 9:45 Sharp:: Leaving for the Lions, tigers and Bears Sanctuary Cost is $30 per person Tour starts at 10:30 Other Options include some other attractions in the area such as Cuyamaca Lake for fishing and boating, trails for hiking and mountain biking, several boutique wineries, Julian, and the Wolf Exhibit. Saturday noon: Lunch on your own. Tour, self guided fishing and hiking and biking. Saturday night: Dinner smoke pork, chicken and brisket Tosattos Vegetarian Tostados. We ll serve it all with tortillas, rice and beans. Odds bring Salad or side, and Evens Bring Desert Sunday morning: Those of you that have Survived the East County Jungle, leap in and recover. Breakfast at 9:am Yogurt and Fruit Copyright August 2015 by The San Diego Streamers. Reproduction in whole or part without written permission prohibited. Page 5

6 Rally Coupon for September Rally 2015 Camping fee: - $86 Food fee (Per Person): $10 Total: Name: Rig # Length of Rig: Mail check and info to Frank and Laura Tosatto Jamul Drive Jamul, Trish Copyright August 2015 by The San Diego Streamers. Reproduction in whole or part without written permission prohibited. Page 6

7 2015 REGION 12 RALLY MINDEN, (CARSON CITY) NEVADA SILVER CITY RV RESORT Highway 395 Minden, Nevada OCTOBER 6-11, 2015 Call the Park to reserve your spot. Sponsored by Region 12 and the Sierra Nevada Unit. Register online at: region12.wbcci.net for the rally. ONLY $80 per person Consider joining Passport America for a substantial savings for the weeks' parking fee. Planned activities.: Cowboy Poet Pony Express Presentation 3 hosted Happy hours Airstream Door prizes 2 nights of musical entertainment Vintage Restoration Nevada Capitol tour Picnic at Lake Tahoe Nevada Railroad Museum Region 12 meeting Dickeys BBQ dinner Basque restaurant meal (extra) National Auto Museum HAM radio training Repair seminars Quilt raffle Carson City Museum and Mint tour Talent Show Pet show Virginia City tour Bingo night Hot Dog Lunch Seven meals Region 12 Officers breakfast and much MORE! Copyright August 2015 by The San Diego Streamers. Reproduction in whole or part without written permission prohibited. Page 7

8 Region 12 Rally Minden/Carson City, NV Tuesday October 6 Sunday October 11, 2015 Hosts: Sierra Nevada Unit/Region 12 Officers: Contact: Robert Stansbury (775) or Cecelia Stansbury (925) Part 1 Rally Fee (with coupon) Name Address address 1 st Time to Region Rally? Phone Trl or MH? Length Yr of RV WBCCI # Member of Unit Any dietary special needs? Type and number of pets --- Repeat guest of Silver City? Yes No Region 12 members are very talented and therefore we will have a Talent/Skit night. What is your talent/skit? Please check nights you will be present: Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Other Nights,, Rally Fee: $80.00 Per Person $ Children (6 years of age and older) $40.00 Option:10/8 Dinner at JT's Basque Restaurant in Minden $33.00 Total Enclosed $ $ $ Make check payable to: WBCCI Region 12 and mail, to be received no later than,: By 10/1/15 to: Cecelia Stansbury, Rally Registrar, 2615 Oak Ridge Drive, Carson City, NV Part 2 Parking Fee (through the RV Park) To reserve your site, you must call the Silver City Resort at Our group spaces have been pre-reserved but you need to call and reserve your specific site by September 6, Be sure to tell the park you are with the "Airstream Club." RV Parking rates (rates are subject to change): Passport America (PA) rates are good for your first four nights only: *PA Rate for first four nights is $22.58 /night (incl. taxes) *PA Rate for fifth night is $36.10/night (incl. taxes) *Total PA Members for all five nights: $ (incl. taxes) RV Park discount rates (20% off regular rates): (for non-pa members) RV Park Rate for per night is $36.10 (incl. taxes) Total non-pa-rate for all five nights: $ (incl. taxes) *PA rate is Passport America membership discount (50% off regular fee and costs $44/yr) and is good for the first four nights only. To apply for PA go to For a reference enter Robert Stansbury #R or any other PA member name and number. PA is accepted across the U.S. LATE PARKING REGISTRATION (after 9/6/15) - you will need to contact Silver City Resort to make reservations ( ). Be sure to tell them you are with WBCCI Airstream Club. They will release our unused sites so it will be 1 st come, 1 st served. Cancellation must be made no less than 30 days prior to your arrival. Late cancellation charges: Deposit or first nights fee per reservation. Copyright August 2015 by The San Diego Streamers. Reproduction in whole or part without written permission prohibited. Page 8

9 Check out our website! Joe Thomas, our wonderful webmaster has made it known to me that not a lot of you visit our San Diego website. It s here for you! You can find our newsletters, photos of our members, and rallies, calendar of up coming events and Rallies. Please check it out: Copyright August 2015 by The San Diego Streamers. Reproduction in whole or part without written permission prohibited. Page 9

10 Check out our website! Copyright August 2015 by The San Diego Streamers. Reproduction in whole or part without written permission prohibited. Page 10

11 2015 San Diego Rally Schedule September Oakzanita Springs, Springs RV Park, Highway 79, Decanso CA Hosts: Frank and Laura Tosatto October 6-11 November December REGION RALLY, Silver City RV Park, Minden, (Carson City) Nevada Hosts: Sierra Nevada Unit Pechanga Casino RV Park, Temecula CA Hosts: Bobbie and Dick Mathies, Co Hosts with Rick and Irene Blacklock Chula Vista, RV Resort, Chula Vista CA Hosts: Vince and Patricia Campanella 2016 San Diego Rally Schedule ``` January 8, 9, 10 February 12, 13 March 11, 12, 13 April Santee Lakes Hosts Needed: Guajome Park Hosts Needed: Sweetwater Summit Hosts Needed: California Regional Rally Co Hosts Needed Co Hosts Needed Co Hosts Needed May The Springs at Borrego Hosts Needed: Co Hosts Needed June 11 June 28 July 5 Annual Picnic, TBD International Rally, Lewisburg, WV August September October TBA Hosts Needed: San Diego KOA, Chula Vista Hosts Needed: Region 12 Rally Co Hosts Needed Co Hosts Needed Copyright August 2015 by The San Diego Streamers. Reproduction in whole or part without written permission prohibited. Page 11

12 Reifman Art & jaclynn Aug-1 Filippi Oliver & Carol Aug-2 Perez Tony & Gale Aug-25 Lyon Fred & Julia Sep-1 Kingsland Victor & Bobbi Sep-10 Blacklock Rick & Irene Sep-26 Message From the Editor Reiko Aug-5 Crawford Austin Aug-6 Caple Harry Aug-7 Morris Johe Aug-12 Kingsland Bobbi Aug-16 Logan Tracy Aug-16 Nixon Dan Aug-22 Towndrow Clive Aug-30 Rozendal Richard Sep-2 Baer Nancy Sep-6 Auchter Phil Sep-8 Farrar Jim Sep-18 Uribe Bob Sep-30 We are looking for a new editor starting January 2016, Any volunteers? Summer 2015: I spoke with Bev last week to see if she had gotten her house and Airstream sold and to my surprise she was already in Washington safe and sound. She wanted to let you all know how much she appreciated all our best wishes, article and photos. Thank you all who participated. I will be going to the Minden Rally on October 6-11, after too long an absence. I will also try and make it to Septembers Rally. Thanks to Rick and Mary Rosendal for storing my RV over the summer months while Abe was installing upgrades. Inge As we approach 2016 the San Diego Airstream Unit needs your help. Although the prime purpose of our club to promote the social and recreational aspect of AirStreaming it doesn't happen without your support. The board manages the organizational activities for our club making sure that we have a schedule of activities for all to enjoy. We have three essential positions to fill to ensure our club runs well. We have two board positions, those of club Secretary and 2nd V.P., and the position of Newsletter Editor. It is time to step up and volunteer. or call me ( ). Art Reifman 1st VP Inge Stein Newsletter Editor Airstream.inge@gmail.com Copyright August 2015 by The San Diego Streamers. Reproduction in whole or part without written permission prohibited. Page 12