The Tattler. Central Coast California Unit Region 12. Greetings from John Thornton, President. Welcome to Central Coast California 2014 Officers

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1 The Tattler Central Coast California Unit Region 12 Welcome to Central Coast California 2014 Officers President John Thornton (#2011) Vice President Roger Siminoff (#2945 ) Secretary Carol Cunningham (#4895) Treasurer Paula Poll (#8252 ) Past President Mike Gross (#1469) One Year Directors Walt Bremer (#3884) Keith Valley (#3012) Two Year Directors Karen Jones (#1647) Pam Lindsay (#4585) The Tattler is published monthly except summer months. For more information about our organization, please check out our website at: Or contact our Membership Chairman: Gary Mellinger Send new postings to: Web Master: Walt Bremer Send your articles & photos to the Tattler Editor: Roxy Gross Airstream owners of Central Coast California San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties Greetings from John Thornton, President We had an enjoyable rally at the Wine Country RV Resort a couple of weeks ago. Thanks to Erlend & Ruth and Cal & Peggy for planning and hosting this event. We received worthwhile CPR training from the Paso Robles Fire Department. Our hosts also arranged for a tour of the Firestone Brewery, and breakfast at the Paso Robles Culinary Institute followed by a private tour from the head chef. Planned group activities provide more opportunity for visiting and fun together. We held the annual meeting and election of officers, and I am pleased to announce that our members unanimously elected Roger as President, Pam as VP, Carol as Secretary, Paula as Treasurer, Bruce and Joe as 2 year Directors, and Karen and Mark as one year Directors. Gary has agreed to continue to serve as Membership Chairman, and Walt as Web Master. We still need an editor for the Tattler. Roxy has done a great job for the past 5 years and has asked that someone take over the task. At the meeting, we also voted on the motion to allow the Board to approve of a delegate to the International meeting that may be any member of WBCCI. This new flexibility will ensure that if no regular member of CCC is attending, the Board may delegate any member of WBCCI as delegate. Our December rally is at the Channel Islands Yacht Harbor in Ventura where we will enjoy a buffet dinner and viewing of the Parade of Lights from the deck of the yacht club. We will hold the installation of officers and thank those who served our club during this year. Even if you aren't planning on camping with us in December, please join us for the buffet dinner ($25/person) and viewing if you can. There may still be room if you make the reservation soon (send me an and mail the coupon in this issue). That brings me to another thought. As we hold our rallies all over the Central Coast, sometimes you may find that it doesn't make sense for you to pull out your rig and drive 10 minutes to a rally. Please join us for happy hour, a meal, or just to say "hello", even if you aren't camping with the group. Best wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving, John Page 1 November 2014

2 Annual Meeting & Rally in Paso Submitted by Gary Our November Rally at Wine Country RV in Paso Robles was graciously hosted by Peggy & Cal, Ruth & Erlend. What great weather! Christa and I arrived Thursday afternoon and found it to be gorgeous, with days in the 80 s and lows hovering in the mid 40 s. When we pulled in, we soon realized that over half of our attendees had already arrived and set up for the long weekend. Thursday evening our early arrivals were on their own for dinner. However, some of us gathered at Peggy and Cal s for some impromptu chips and salsa. Friday, we were out of bed early, and headed off for the Culinary Arts Academy a few blocks from our resort, for breakfast and a tour of the kitchen by Chef Phillip. The Academy is a training program for the local high school students, and part of their duties are to prepare the lunch meals for the local school district as well as breakfast and lunch for the academy guests. They also cater for events, weddings and parties. Prices there are quite reasonable, and the meals are very good. What s not to love! The tour was fascinating, and my eggs Benedict meal was delicious. Back in the trailer hood, Carol had an issue with her galley cabinet which had come loose. Rick and Gary headed off to the home improvement store to buy fasteners to reattach it. Carol generously traded Tobin James Cab for the favor. Thank you Carol, you have great taste. The remainder of the day we chose to chill. The balance of our rally folks arrived, and Melissa s husband Wayne drove over from Modesto to join her and her puppy in their beautiful vintage rig. Soon it was Happy Hour and time for dinner with our hosts providing a tasty taco bar with 3 choices of meats, rice and beans. Dessert was a decadent chocolate cake made by Peggy and we celebrated the birthdays of Pam and Gary. After dinner, we stayed at the clubhouse for a CPR demonstration by San Luis Obispo s finest firefighters. They pulled several practice dummies off their engine and most campers used the opportunity to brush up on their resuscitation skills. Many folks wanted to hang around longer to catch up on recent happenings with their friends. Also driving in for dinner tonight was our President John and his wife Jane, and our webmaster Walt and his wife Judy stopped by. Lucky for them they both live close by. Saturday our hosts served breakfast at the clubhouse, with choices of oatmeal, bagels, fruit and juice. Our morning was accented with low fly-overs by the local aviators from Paso Robles Municipal Airport, built in 1942 as Estrella Army Airfield. We even saw low-flying fire bombers making loaded practice runs. Some of our friends drove the couple of miles to visit this historic field and see the Estrella Air Museum. Page 2 November 2014

3 Most everyone was excited to head off to Firestone Walker Brewing for the tour of the plant with our two scheduled visits around noon. Our tour was amazing. What fun it was seeing and hearing the history of the brewery and the 3 young men who built it. And if you were wondering, yes, one of the men is the son of the Firestone Vineyard family. Aside from the fact that they produce some of the most delicious beer around, this brewery has set the standard for cleanliness, which other breweries strive to achieve. Firestone Walker is famous for their 805 Beer which is sold all over the Western States. On our visit, we were served two distinctly different brews, and the tour ends in the mini taproom where some of their various beers can be sampled. Some of our group chose to go across the street to visit Firestone Walker s Restaurant, The Taproom. Here you can dine on some of the most delicious entrees and enjoy a tap beer. Our favorite is Velvet Merkin. If you d like to know more about this crazily-named, goldmedal beer, ask me the story next time you see me. Saturday evening, we were back for Thanksgiving Dinner at the clubhouse. Our hosts provided turkey, gravy and ham and our generous guests provided the sides which were over the top, delicious! Tender turkey breast and praline honey ham with cinnamon applesauce. I forgot to mention Thanksgiving dinner s treat, dressing with gravy. Oh, and about 4 or 5 homemade cranberry delights! The desserts were so yummy with pies, cakes, cheesecakes, and other delicious offerings. No one left that night, hungry. Also attending the dinner were noncampers Mark & Glenda, Dan & Karen and Meghan, and Roger. Our Annual Business Meeting was held after dinner, presided over by our President John T. and V.P. Roger. We took a vote to confirm our slate of Officers and Board Directors for next year. Reports were also given by our Treasurer Paula, and Membership Chair Gary. A plea was made for someone to step up and become the new Tattler Newsletter Editor, to carry on in Roxy s able footsteps. We need someone to volunteer, or you won t be reading future rally recaps and stories, among other things. Sunday morning started off with Cal & Ruth flipping the most delicious blueberry pancakes. I tried to pull it off at home and came nowhere near their culinary achievement. Topped off with real butter and maple syrup, mmmmmm! I discovered from Cal that the secret is to place the blueberries in after you pour the batter on the griddle. This keeps the blueberries from being diluted and becoming mushy. The sausage was yummy too. Realizing that this was our last day to have the clubhouse, several members chose to stay a bit longer after breakfast and chat. There s never enough time to hear of everyone s travel adventures. Line-up of CCC Airstreams at Wine Country RV Page 3 November 2014

4 All s well that ends well, for our fun jaunt to the November Rally at Paso Robles. If you missed out on all the fun and excitement of this event, join us next time. Sign up, volunteer to host, volunteer to edit our fun newsletter, and volunteer next year for our Board positions. WE NEED YOU, the club NEEDS YOU! Safe Journeys, Gary Our Hosts Aren t we a good looking group? Don t miss out on the fun! Sign up for the upcoming rallies Page 4 November 2014

5 Congratulations to the Officers and Board for 2015 Central Coast California The following members were elected to the Board at the November Annual Meeting. Their willingness to help make next year another great one is much appreciated. We invite all members to support their efforts to make Central Coast a great camping experience. President: Roger Siminoff Vice President: Pam Lindsay Secretary: Carol Cunningham Treasurer Paula Poll 2 Year Directors: Bruce Yeoman and Joe Deering 1 year Directors: Karen Jones and Mark Kiger Chairmanships: Membership: Gary Mellinger Web Master: Walt Bremer Health News Submitted by Roxy November is now Movember The Movember Foundation is the leading global organization committed to changing the face of men s health. The Movember community has raised $559 million to date and funded over 800 programs in 21 countries. This work is saving and improving the lives of men affected by prostate cancer, testicular cancer and mental health problems. The Movember Foundation challenges men to grow moustaches during Movember (formerly known as November), to spark conversation and raise vital funds for its men s health programs. To date, 4 million moustaches have been grown worldwide, but we won't stop growing as long as serious men s health issues exist. Fun Facts about Thanksgiving As of 2010 AAA estimates at least 42.2 million Americans travel at least 50 miles for the holiday. Minnesota is the top turkey producing state. 88% of Americans say they eat turkey at Thanksgiving. According to the Guiness Book of World Records, the largest pumpkin pie ever baked was 2020 pounds. The pie was over 12 feet long. Ingredients included: 900 lb. of pumpkin, 62 gallons of evaporated milk, 155 dozen eggs, 300 pounds of sugar, 3.5 pounds of salt, 7 pounds of cinnamon, 2 pounds of pumpkin spice, and 250 pounds of crust. The first Macy s day parade took place in New York City The tradition today brings around 3 million to New York each year for the event and over 44 million viewers watch by TV. Happy Thanksgiving to You and all your families From Central Coast Airstream! Page 5 November 2014

6 Celebrate the holidays at the Coast Hosts: John & Jane and Kevin The Harbor Commission has redone the Ventura County s RV/Boat Dock parking at Channel Island Harbor. In December we will have premier parking spaces right next to the main channel; a great place to experience the annual holiday season activities with festively decorated boats at anchor and holiday lights on many of the houses & businesses. The annual Boat Parade on Saturday will make the loop right in front of our campsite. If you have never attended this parade, this is a notto-miss rally. Friday night our hosts will provide dinner around the faux campfires followed by installation of the new Board. On Saturday you can walk to the beach or take a drive into Old Town Ventura or join in some of the harbor events. Saturday night we have reserved a room at PCYC for their buffet dinner ($25/person) with front-row seats for the boat parade. Sunday morning there is a wonderful Farmer s Market with local produce & flowers. Lots to do and see! Come join us. Coupon is on page 9. Sock Hop to Elvis January 2015 Hosts: Mike & Roxy and Michael & Nancy We re going to rock the night away in January at Trinity Hall, Edna Valley (near San Luis Obispo). Regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century, Elvis is often referred to as "the King of Rock and Roll", so we ll celebrate his birthday with music, good food and of course, a King cake. Although dry camping, we will have full use of Trinity Hall and its kitchen facilities for the weekend. There is plenty of room for lots of Airstreams to fit in the parking area. The surrounding area offers beach, wine and olive oil tasting, the Monarch Butterfly Grove, the Margo Dog Park, golf, or a short ride up the coast to see the Elephant Seals at San Simeon. If interested, take a peek at their webcam: This is a great get-away after all the hustle and bustle of the busy holidays. Come join us and relax with friends. Don t dance, don t worry about it. This is just for fun! Coupon is on page 10. Death Valley Rally February 2015 Hosts: Jot & Linda Late news: The reserved 15 sites have been filled. Please contact Jot for availability or to be put on a waiting list. We have 15 rigs signed up for our Death Valley Rally Feb 5-8, If you are interested in coming please let me know as soon as possible (pvjot@me.com). We have reserved full hook-up spots for 15 rigs and cannot get any additional sites. Coupon is on page 11. Death Valley is world renowned for its colorful and complex geology. Millions visit each year to experience the largest national park in the contiguous U.S., stand at the lowest point in North America or to absorb the remarkable Western history of perseverance and gold rush pioneers and gaze at the stars in one of the largest Dark Sky Parks in the world. Now, we ve made room for you to bring your recreational vehicle. Furnace Creek offers two options, both located in the Furnace Creek Ranch. Check-in time 4 p.m. with check-out at noon. Furnace Creek Resort RV Park Located at The Ranch, Furnace Creek offers 26 full-hookup RV sites and can accommodate RVs up to 50 feet. They offer lots to do at the resort (tennis, Bocci Ball, volleyball, shuffleboard, basketball) plus there are plenty of great places to visit in the area. Check out all the amenities at: Page 6 November 2014

7 Wine Country RV Resort March 2015 Hosts: Mark & Glenda and Roger & Rosemary Come and celebrate the Irish in us all as we return to springtime in Paso Robles and Wine Country RV Resort. This time we ll be camping on the upper level and enjoying the use of the upper clubhouse. Friday evening we ll be feasting on Irish potatoes, made the way you like them, followed by a game night. Start Saturday morning with a hearty pancake breakfast provided by the hosts. At 11:00, we ll be going on a private tour of Zoo To You, which is an animal recovery center that rescues exotic animals and brings them to schools to share the message of caring for wildlife. There is a $15.00 charge for the tour and we need at least 10 people to sign up to go. Lunch and the afternoon are on your own. Check out Paso s Irish Pub, go wine tasting, olive oil tasting, or search for a pot of gold. Meet back at the clubhouse Saturday evening for Happy Hour and potluck. Share your favorite Irish or green food. Saturday evening s entertainment will be a special performance of Green Grass music by Roger and the Leprechauns. We hope you ll be lucky enough to be able to join in the fun!! Coupon on page 12. Final Rally for 2014 Our last rally for 2014 is just around the corner. It s a great time to celebrate the upcoming holidays, see the wonderful Channel Islands Boat Parade and renew Airstream Friendships. If you haven t sent in your coupon, now is the time. Even if you can t camped with us, please send in the coupon and join us at PCYC for the dinner and parade. December 12 14: Pacific Corinthian Yacht Club Channel Islands Festival of Lights Yacht Parade, Banquet, Installation, and Holiday Gathering Hosts: John & Jane Thornton. Coupon on page 9. Rally Schedule for 2015 Contact Roger for more information Something for everyone! We d love to have you join us for a great camping outing. It s always great sharing Airstream outings with other members. Mark the rally dates on your calendars. There are still a couple of host opportunities. Give Roger a call if you can help out. January 9-11, 2015 (Friday-Sunday): Trinity Hall, San Luis Obispo. Hosts: Mike & Roxy Gross and Michael & Nancy Jackson. Come Rock n Roll with us and celebrate the King s (Elvis) birthday. Bring your best Blue Suede Shoes and Bossa Nova Baby. Don t Be Cruel, don t Be Lonesome Tonight, Hound Dogs and Hard Headed Woman are invited to Party! Coupon on page 10. February 5-8 (Thursday-Sunday): Furnace Creek RV Resort, Death Valley. Hosts: Jot & Linda Hollenbeck. Step out of our cold and rainy winter and visit this natural wonderland. Death Valley is awe inspiring, and if you have not been there, here s a chance to visit with your fellow CCC members. Coupon on page 11. March 6-8 (Friday-Sunday): Wine Country RV, (Meeting). Hosts: Mark & Glenda Kiger and Roger & Rosemary Siminoff. A CCC favorite for many years and truly a great place to spend a March weekend. Wine Country RV has a great meeting room, a pool and spa, and is near an air museum and surrounded by some of California s best wineries. Coupon is on page 12. Page 7 November 2014

8 April (Thursday-Sunday): Camatta Ranch, Santa Margarita Hosts: Although a Region 12 Rally, a CCC host would be helpful. This 35,000 acre working ranch is an incredible place to camp and features a secluded campsite with lots of wildlife, aquatic fossils, and more. This year, Region 12 selected the Camatta Ranch to replace the Hobo Rally. Hiking, western barbeque, and lots of time to connect. May (Thursday-Sunday): Hosts: Bob & Linda Minder and Steve & Tammy Wark. Moss Landing KOA, Moss Landing. Now we re heading north to this great little campground on the inland-side of Moss Landing harbor, just a stone s throw from the ocean (about 20 miles south of Santa Cruz). Great exploring, walks around the harbor, beach walks, visits to the nearby estuary, and more. June (Friday-Sunday): Refugio State Beach, Goleta (No-Host). Here s another oceanside opportunity for a great summer weekend break. This no-host rally is a pretty much doyour-own-thing event along with fellow CCC members. (Make your own reservations.) July 9-13 (Thursday-Monday): 49er Village RV, Plymouth (No Host, Buddy Rally). Our extended rally takes us to the Gold Country for our first return trip since A wonderful RV site with nearby wineries, cavern and gold mine tours, and the old town of Jackson with a lot of interesting shops. It s a buddy rally, so your non-airstream friends can camp with us. (Make your own reservations.) August (Thursday-Sunday): San Simeon State Park (No Host). This is a beautiful campground in a serene setting, with an underpass leading to the ocean. Since this is a nohost rally each member reserves their own site in the lower campground sites S43 to S115, which provides some tree cover and protection from the wind. It s fun to visit nearby Cambria. August 16 (Sunday): Roger & Rosemary s Backyard Bluegrass Jam, Atascadero. Each year, Roger and Rosemary host a backyard bluegrass jam for local musicians and those friends who enjoy music. The event features a band scramble (where musicians throw their name in a hat and bands are assembled ad hoc for a band contest). Good food. Good fun. Good music. And it s a great stopping place on your way back from San Simeon. September (Friday-Sunday): Star Farms, San Miguel. Hosts: Roger & Rosemary Siminoff and Mark & Glenda Kiger Here s a new location for the CCC. Star Farms is a private site open only to select groups. The site features a beach and lake for swimming, cabana, barbeque facilities, kitchen, volleyball, horseshoes, in-ground trampoline, kayaks, fishing, bonfire fire pit, and hammocks. And we ll have it all to ourselves! October (Friday-Sunday): El Chorro County Regional Park, San Luis Obispo. Hosts: Needed. This park is a beautiful site just north of San Luis Obispo. A wooded setting, El Chorro offers a public campground with privacy and beautiful surroundings. November (Friday-Sunday): Ocean Mesa (Meeting). Hosts: Jim & Yvonne Savage and Mike & Nancy Jackson. Seeking Co-hosts We re back to Ocean Mesa for our last business meeting of the year. Just north of Santa Barbara, this campsite is rustic while neat and tidy, and offers a yurt meeting room. December (Friday-Sunday): Flying Flags (Installation dinner). Hosts: Bruce & Carol Yeoman and Jeanne & Jim Wade. Flying Flags received some of the highest votes in our member survey. A very well kept campground, with a clubhouse just 10 miles from Solvang a great Danish town to explore and the historic La Purisima Mission in Lompoc. If you are interested in attending one of the rallies, we encourage you to make your reservations as soon as you can once the coupons are available. This helps with reservations with the RV parks as well as planning food and entertainment by the hosts. Page 8 November 2014

9 Central Coast California Unit WBCCI Parade of Lights Rally Channel Island Yacht Harbor CCC Installation Meeting Pacific Corinthian Yacht Club (PCYC) 2600 Harbor Blvd., Oxnard, CA December 12-14, 2014 Hosts: John & Jane Thornton, Kevin Miller Tentative Schedule Friday: 5 pm Social hour 6 pm CCC Installations & dinner provided by rally hosts Saturday: 8:30 Breakfast provided 5 pm Dinner at the Yacht Club 7 pm Parade of Lights Sunday: 8:30 am Breakfast provided 11 am Clean up and depart for home Safe Travel Home! Rally Information General Information: Come enjoy the annual Parade of Lights boat parade from the deck of the PCYC. We will enjoy a buffet dinner, CCC Installation, and view of the light parade in the harbor with prime seating. Meals Included: Dinner Friday and Saturday, Breakfast Saturday and Sunday. What to Bring: Appetizer to share for the social hour on Friday night. Full tank of water- this is a dry camping event. Directions: From Hwy 101 Southbound - Follow US-101 south to Victoria Ave in Ventura. Head South on S Victoria, cross W Channel Islands Blvd, and enter the parking lot at the third driveway on the right. GPS coordinates: , From Hwy 101 Northbound - Follow US-101 north to Victoria Ave in Ventura. Head South on S Victoria, cross W Channel Islands Blvd, and enter the parking lot at the third driveway on the right. GPS coordinates: , * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CCC End of Year Rally Coupon Name WBCCI No. Address City, State, Zip Phone Cell Emergency Contact: Name Rig length Phone: Camping Fee $60 (total for Friday and Saturday nights) payable at kiosk on site. Rally Fee $25/rig or $12.50 single Buffet Dinner at the PCYC: $25/per person $ $ TOTAL ENCLOSED $ Please mail coupon and check (payable to Central Coast Unit WBCCI) by November 1st to: John Thornton PO Box 1110, Paso Robles, CA Questions: Contact John (805) or Jane (805) johnjthornton@gmail.com Page 9 November 2014

10 Central Coast California Unit WBCCI Birthday Celebration for The King! Trinity Hall 6565 Edna Road, Hwy 227 San Luis Obispo January 9 11, 2015 Hosts: Mike & Roxy and Michael & Nancy Tentative Schedule Friday: Arrive any time after 11 am 5 pm Social hour (A-L bring) 6 pm Southern dinner provided by the hosts Saturday: 8:30 Breakfast provided Afternoon: Scavenger Hunt to find local items on the list. 5 pm Social Hour (M-Z bring) 6 pm Birthday dinner (Burgers, French fries, onion rings, root beer floats & birthday cake) 7 pm Sock Hop Sunday: 8:30 am Breakfast provided We have the hall all day so take your time to relax, pack up and depart for home Safe Travel Home! Rally Information General Information: Elvis birthday is January 8 th and we re going to celebrate with music and a sock hop. Remember the good old days of rocking to the strains of Blue Suede Shoes or swaying to Love Me Tender. Come remember and relax! Meals Included: Dinner Friday and Saturday. Breakfast Saturday & Sunday. What to Bring: Appetizer to share for one social hour (half the group each night). Table service. Full tank of water; its dry camping. 50 s outfit totally optional! Directions: From Hwy 101 Southbound Take 101 N and take Price Street exit. Slight right onto Price St, turn right onto Hinds Ave (street name changes to Price Canyon Rd.) go 4.8 miles, turn left at stoplight onto CA 227 N. Trinity Hall is on the left about 500 ft. From Hwy 101 Northbound Take 101 S and take Hinds Ave exit. Turn left onto Hinds Ave (street name changes to Price Canyon Rd.) go 4.8 miles, turn left at stoplight onto CA 227 N. Trinity Hall is on the left about 500 ft.. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Birthday Party Rally Coupon Name WBCCI No. Address City, State, Zip Phone Cell Emergency Contact: Name Camping Fee $40 (total for Friday and Saturday nights) Rally Fee $25/rig or $12.50 single Rig length Phone: $. $ TOTAL ENCLOSED $ Please mail coupon and check (payable to Central Coast Unit WBCCI) by December 1st to: Mike Gross, 1327 Fairway Dr., Camarillo CA Questions: Contact Mike (805) or Roxy (805) roxygross@roadrunner.com Page 10 November 2014

11 Central Coast California Unit WBCCI Rally Furnace Creek RV Resort, Death Valley P.O. Box 1, Death Valley CA (760) GPS: N W Tentative Schedule February 5 8, 2015 Hosts: Jot & Linda Hollenbeck (310) or (310) Thursday: check in, 5PM happy hour, bring snacks to share Friday: light breakfast provided Explore the natural wonders of Death Valley with group. 5PM happy hour followed by pot luck dinner, campfire, and stargazing Saturday: hot breakfast provided More sightseeing time Golf for those interested 5PM happy hour, dinner provided Campfire, stargazing Sunday: light breakfast provided, Clean up and depart for home Safe Travels! Rally Information General Information: Death Valley is world renowned for its colorful and complex geology. Millions visit each year to experience the largest national park in the contiguous U.S., stand at the lowest point in North America or to absorb the remarkable Western history of perseverance and gold rush pioneers and gaze at the stars in one of the largest Dark Sky Parks in the world. We have 15 full hook-up sites reserved at the Furnace Creek RV Resort. Meals Included in Fee: Breakfast Fri-Sun, Dinner Sat. What to Bring: Table service and utensils for all meals. Nibbles to share and your own drinks for the social hours, and a dish for the potluck dinner on Friday. Also, bring warm clothes, Binoculars and telescopes for stargazing. Directions: From Los Angeles Approximate total mileage: 295 Take I-15 North to Baker, CA Exit on Hwy. 127 North to Shoshone Continue straight to Death Valley Junction and turn left on Hwy. 190 Drive 30 miles to Furnace Creek Inn (on right) or 31 miles to Ranch (on left). * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * February Death Valley Rally Reserved sites filled but call for availability. Name WBCCI No. Address City, State, Zip Phone Cell Emergency Contact: Name Nights Present: Thursday Friday $ 37/night Rally & Pet Fees: $30 per rig, $15 single Rig length Phone: $ $ Saturday Golf? # players TOTAL ENCLOSED $ Please mail coupon and check (payable to Central Coast Unit WBCCI) by December 20, 2014 to: Jot & Linda Hollenbeck, Quailwood Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes CA Questions: contact Jot or pvjot@me.com Page 11 November 2014

12 Central Coast California Unit WBCCI Rally March 2015 Paso Robles Rally Wine Country RV Resort 2500 Airport Road, Paso Robles, CA March 6 8 th, 2015 Hosts: Mark & Glenda Kiger / Roger & Rosemary Siminoff (805) or (805) Tentative Schedule Friday, January 6 2:00 Check in 5:00 Social hour 6:00 Potato Bar and dessert provided 7:00 Game Night Saturday, January 7 8:30 Breakfast provided 11:00 Zoo to You tour Lunch and afternoon on your own 5:00 Social hour 6:00 Potluck Dinner 7:00 Green Grass Concert Sunday, January 8 8:30 Breakfast provided 11:00 Clean up and depart for home Safe Travels Home! Rally Information General Information: Come and celebrate the Irish in us all as we return to springtime in Paso Robles and Wine Country RV Resort. This time we ll be camping on the upper level and enjoying the use of the upper clubhouse. We have 18 sites reserved, and reservations are due February 1 st. Meals Included in Fee: Friday dinner, Saturday and Sunday breakfasts. What to Bring: Table service and utensils for all meals. Nibbles to share and your own drinks for the social hours, and a green or Irish dish for the potluck dinner on Saturday. Directions: From US 101 exit on Hwy 46 East, turn east and go 2 miles to Airport Rd. The RV resort is the second driveway on the right. CAUTION: - no traffic light at Airport Road and cars come down the hill at high speed. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Paso Robles Rally Coupon Name WBCCI No. Address City, State, Zip Phone Cell Rig length Emergency Contact: Name Phone: Rally Nights Present: Friday $ 59/night $ Additional Nights: Thursday $ 49/night $ Rally Fee: $30/rig, $15/single Zoo to You tour $x15 per person TOTAL ENCLOSED $ $ $ Please mail coupon and check (payable to Central Coast CA Unit WBCCI) by February 1st to: Mark and Glenda Kiger, 4608 Harmony Ln., Santa Maria, CA Questions: Contact Mark or Glenda at (805) or streamin4fun@gmail.com Page 12 November 2014

13 Streaming News From Roxy: Picture from my sister in up-state New York after the recent storm dumping several feet of snow. Possible caption: New Members Flock to Join Central Coast California Airstream. We hear their rallies are the best! Good food, great company, room for lots of campers and plenty of friends. Christmas Holiday Events December 6-7: 23 rd Annual Holiday Homes Tour, Westlake village. Sponsored by the Cancer Support Community, the fund raiser tour features tours of four magnificent homes in Lake Sherwood, North Ranch and Agoura Hills, all fabulously decorated for the holidays. For more information: December 13: 46 th Annual Parade of Lights, Channel Islands Harbor. (CCC has a rally for this one) Parade starts at 7:00 pm. This time-honored tradition kicks off the holidays with Snow Play at 10:00 a.m. and Santa and Mrs. Claus from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. There will be arts & crafts and food vendors starting at 4:00 p.m. At 7:00 p.m. you can enjoy the thousands of sparkling lights dancing on the water and the magical moment when Santa flies across the sky marking the beginning of the parade. December 13: 38 th Ventura Harbor Parade of Lights & Fireworks Come to Ventura's only Boat Parade and Fireworks for a Spectacular Light Show! Pack up the kids and come down to Ventura Harbor Village for the 38th Annual Parade of Lights. This year's parade theme is "Holidays Across the World." Parade Starts at 6:30 pm; Fireworks at 8:00 pm. December 13: Camarillo Christmas Parade & Santa Village Parade of decorated floats, bands, equestrian entries, and classic automobiles- starts at Temple Ave and continues down Las Posas Rd, turns left on Carmen and ends at Camarillo Community Center. Carnival and festivities at Santa s Village. Just a short ride from Channel Islands camp out. December 17 21: 106 th Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade. The Newport Beach Boat Parade 2014 is all about boats, Newport Harbor, and the holidays so what better way to view the parade then by boat. For those that already have a boat in Newport Harbor and have been in the boat parade before this may not apply but for the other 99.8% of us who do not have access to a boat or would rather not deal with all of the requirements when operating a boat during the parade, joining others on one of the general admission cruises is a great way to experience the Newport Beach Boat Parade hassle free. For more information check out: From John & Kay Semon: We are converting a Sprinter into our new motorhome. A fun project! So our 1972 Airstream 23 Safari is for sale. It is listed on Craigslist: Length: '23 Weight: Approx. 4,300lbs Twin axel. Trailer has been updated from original and has been well maintained since we bought her. All systems are in working order. Over the years we have replaced the two way refrigerator, forced air heater, water heater, bathroom sink and counter top, plumbing and electrical as needed, bamboo flooring, fantastic fan, and lights. We removed the front dinette and use two large wicker chairs with small tables. That has worked best for us for dinning and relaxing. It is set up for the two of us but have had 4 for dinner eating inside with additional chairs. The double bed in the middle can be enlarged to king size at night with our additional foam and support. Asking $9500. Page 13 November 2014

14 From Paula & Ed: Look Familiar? Looks like we made the LA Magazine again this October; the original run date was July Although a new article entitled Hit the Water, the picture is the same one. The photo was taken on the beach at Thornhill Broome. With Ed & Paula are grandkids Adam, Lucas, Katie, and Colten. Recipe for Thanksgiving Found this in a pamphlet sent to the house taken from A little bit different than the norm but it sounded good. Butternut Squash, Cranberry and Apple Gratin Submitted by Roxy Ingredients 8 teaspoons unsalted butter, plus 1 tablespoon at room temperature 3 pounds butternut squash, peeled, halved, seeded and diced into 1 inch cubes 3 sweet, tart apples that will keep their shape after baking; peeled, cored and diced into ½ inch cubes. 1 1/3 cups dried cranberries 1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 heaping cup plain flour Directions Preheat oven to 350. Grease a 9 x 11 baking dish with the 1 tablespoon of butter and set aside. In a large bowl, toss together the squash, apples, cranberries, parsley, thyme, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Drizzle in the melted butter and stir to combine. Then add flour and mix to evenly coat the mixture. Turn the mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake until the top is golden brown and the squash is tender but not mushy. A paring knife should easily slip into the center of a piece of squash. Roughly 45 to 50 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool 5 minutes before serving. One of the best jobs is still open for 2015 Help keep the membership informed Editor for the Tattler Contact Roxy or Roger for more information Page 14 November 2014

15 Love to have you join us! Just fill out the form below and send it in! Member Information Last Name(s) First Name(s) Home phone Address City State Zip Code Main Contact: Cell phone Birthday (Mo/Day only) Alternate: Cell phone Birthday (Mo/Day only) Airstream Information Model Year Length in feet Serial Number License Plate # WBCCI Number (if known) Membership Type CCC member: $65/WBCCI + $ 15/CCC = $80.00 Affiliate Member: $5 Home unit name: Mail Application Send your completed application and check made payable to Central Coast California to: Paula Poll, Treasurer Questions? 421 Howland Canal Gary Mellinger, Membership Chair Venice, CA photofire@earthlink.net Would you be interested in providing courtesy parking for a visiting Airstream? YES / NO Page 15 November 2014