RAMBLIN REPORT. Happenings. Volume 17, Issue 9 September 2018

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1 Volume 17, Issue 9 September 2018 RAMBLIN REPORT Happenings Officers President: Pat Dean cell jack.dean@att.net Vice-President: Janet Duvall cell myruby2@bellsouth.net Secretary: Tressa Dishman cell tressal1947@att.net Treasurer: Rich Gavin cell: rhgretired@gmail.com Wagon Master: Rich Gavin cell: rhgretired@gmail.com Newsletter Editor: Sherrie Risberg cell: risbergs@comcast.net Reporter: See Schedule For past newsletters, go to Camping Tips When it is difficult to slip the sewer-hose fittings into the end of the sewer hose, dip the end of the hose into a bucket of hot water for a minute or so. The hot water will soften the hose and make it easier to slip in the fitting. Thank you very much to John and Sue Johnson for being our reporters for the month. The campout was held in conjunction with North Florida Lifetime Sams (NFLS), August 31st-September 3rd with the early bird being August 30, It was held at Ocala North RV Park in Riddick, FL. It was attended by Rich Gavin, John and Sue Johnson, Ken and Kath Cody, Bob and Sarah Edmondson, Jack and Pat Dean, Bruce and Janet Duvall, Ken and Sherrie Risberg with their daughter, Christine and Ray and Digna Rivera along with members from NFLS. Rich arrived early to make sure everything was ready for us to arrive. Rich, Bob and Ken C. helped John get his camper parked. While they were setting up Jack, Pat, Bruce, Janet, Ken and Sherrie arrived. That afternoon, we relaxed and enjoyed each other s company. Then the rains came. We had supper on our own and later gathered at the building to play Sevens. While we were playing, Ray and Digna arrived. Rich helped them get parked in the dark. We got more rain overnight. Friday morning many of us had water logged property. Sue went to swim laps in the pool. Bob and Sarah changed sites. Ken and Kath went to breakfast at the Iron Skillet. We hung out, walked dogs, and had a wonderfully nice day. That afternoon some of us gathered at the building. Sequence, Joker and Texas Canasta were all played. Soon it was time to gather for the potluck. There was all kinds of food and everyone enjoyed. After eating, we played Card Bingo and had lots of different winners. Saturday morning we had a potluck for breakfast that included biscuits and gravy, grits, breakfast casserole, cinnamon rolls, potatoes, English muffins and more. North Florida Lifetime Sams had their meeting. That afternoon we gathered at the building. Sequence, Texas Canasta and Dominos were played. Rich got the grill ready to use. John, Sharon Bundy (NFLS), Kath, and Bob helped Sue make blankets to take to the VA hospital. Saturday night we had a barbeque and everyone cooked their own meat and brought something to share. NFLS had a 50/50 drawing and Ken C. won $25. We played Nickel, Nickel. Ray and Digna threw many sevens because of bad luck, but by the end of the game, they won twice. We had a great time and played until about 9pm. Sunday morning was another potluck breakfast and everything was delicious. We cleaned the clubhouse for the 90+ birthday party coming in behind us. John and Sue decided to go to see Williston Crossing RV Resort but could not get in because the office was closed. While trying to get gas, John and Sue got locked out of their truck and had to get the police to unlock the truck. Jack and Pat headed home because Hershey had gotten hurt and was in a lot of pain. We

2 Page 2 lined up at 3:30 to head to Sam s St. John s Seafood. The food was delicious. When we got back we used the smaller clubhouse to play bean bag baseball. The game was a shut out but everyone had fun. By the end of the game most everyone was consistently hitting the board. We probably need to play more often. After the game, several people sat around and talked and others played cards. Monday morning brought the threat of Tropical Storm Gordon s rains. Many packed up and hit the road early to be home before the rains. Several stayed over Monday night due to upcoming plans. We are all looking forward to Oktoberfest and stuffing bears. Chapter Meeting Information We did not hold a meeting. However, we need a reporter for November and December. Please volunteer NOW by calling or ing Sherrie. Please be sure to make your reservations for each campout as soon as possible-it helps the campground know how many of us are planning on coming. Thank you for the great support of the monthly food bank collection. Please continue to pray for each other-that s what helps bind us together as a chapter family. Birthdays 1/18 Herb Sheldon 2/1 Sarah Edmondson 2/13 Rich Gavin 2/27 Don Dishman 3/13 Sue Johnson 3/14 Diane Frederick 3/15 Ken Risberg 4/8 Lorretta Redderoth 4/11 George Clark 4/17 Becky Clark 5/4 Bruce Duvall 5/12 Larry Schmuhl 5/16 Sherrie Risberg 5/22 Ken Cody 5/24 Bob Edmondson 6/14 Digna Rivera 6/25 Roger Frederick 7/9 Ray Rivera 8/1 Kath Cody 8/7 Duke Denson 8/22 Mary Schmuhl 8/29 Tressa Dishman 8/31 Debby Thompson 9/14 Janet Duvall 9/19 Chick Thompson 9/23 Jean Bogardus 9/26 Pam Frederick Wagon Master Information PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU ARE OR ARE NOT COMING TO ALL CAMPOUTS. Please send Rich Gavin, wagon master and Pat Dean, president, an , or make a phone call with your plans. Communication is important. Campgrounds ask questions, people get worried when you don t come at your normal time. Their addresses and telephone numbers are on the front page. Thanks for your cooperation in letting them know your plans. Campouts are held Friday-Sunday with early birds on Thursday or earlier if desired. Please try very hard to make your reservations at least 30 days in advance. 10/6 Rich Frederick 10/21 Tom Kotheimer 10/31 Catherine Webb 11/2 John Johnson 11/15 Pat Dean 11/23 Jack Dean 12/5 Jack Webb 12/12 Barbara Denson 12/17 Kathy Kotheimer 12/18 George Redderoth 12/31 Norma Sheldon Food: Bring your own plate, silverware and drink to any food gathering

3 Page 3 Anniversaries January 4, 1964 Tom & Kathy Kotheimer February 15, 1964 Bob & Sarah Edmondson April 16, 1983 Don & Tressa Dishman May 26, 1995 Herb & Norma Sheldon May 27, 1995 Larry & Mary Schmuhl May 28, 2001 Roger & Diane Frederick June 18, 1983 Ken & Sherrie Risberg July 1, 1984 Chick & Debby Thompson July 4, 1964 Ken & Kath Cody July 24, 1976 Rich & Pam Frederick (paper, plastic, or real-your choice). Friday nights you are on your own to go out to dinner, eat in your rig, or join others for dinner. Please include guests in your dinner plans. Don t assume someone else has. Saturday nights we will gather for dinner at 5:30. Please let people know ahead of time if you won t attend above meals-so they won t worry about you. Friday and Saturday night, there will be activities at 7:00. We d love to have everyone join us both nights!! October Coastal GA RV Resort, 287 South Port Parkway, Brunswick, GA Phone: ; Please call the park and let them know you are with the Sunset Ramblers. Check in time is 1:00pm. Please let Rich and Pat know you are coming. Food: Octoberfest Potluck November 14-18, 2018 (eb13th) Good Sam s of Florida s Fall Rally in Eustis. The application will go on their in May. Please mark your application to park with Sunset Ramblers and let Rich and Pat know when you mail it in. Food: Potluck-time and place TBD December 14-16, 2018 Lake City RV Resort, 3864 N US Hwy 441, Lake City, FL, Phone: You can call or them at manager@lakecityrvresort.com. Again please remember to let Pat and Rich know your plans. Food: Christmas Dinner-Barbara, Janet and Pat to coordinate. PHOTO GALLERY August 27, 1960 Duke & Barbara Denson August 30, 1967 John & Sue Johnson October 5, 1957 George & Lorretta Redderoth October 30, 1993 George & Becky Clark We were welcomed by the Good Sam sign November 6, 1982 Bruce & Janet Duvall November 10, 2012 Jack & Catherine Webb November 21, 1983 Jack & Pat Dean November 28, 1970 Ray & Digna Rivera The schedule Thursday night s game of Sevens

4 Page 4 Friday the building was busy with Texas Canasta Joker Sequence and lots of observers RAMBLIN REPORT Reporter Schedule 2018 January-Rich and Pam Frederick February-Larry & Mary Schmuhl March-Don & Tressa Dishman April-Jack & Pat Dean May-George & Lorretta Redderoth Friday night potluck, so much to choose from, such a good time with friends! June-Bob & Sarah Edmondson July-Bruce & Janet Duvall August-Ken and Sherrie Risberg September-John and Sue Johnson October-Tom & Kathy Kotheimer November-NEED A VOLUNTEER December-NEED A VOLUNTEER Friday night Card Bingo Hands up means you are almost a winner. Pat with her bag of dimes, Sherrie called the game and Sue had just won!

5 Page 5 What s Cooking? Saturday s potluck breakfast Italian Cake By Lois Crutchfield North Florida Lifetime Sams 1 box vanilla wafers 1 can sweet & condensed milk 20 oz crushed pineapple with juice lemon juice from 3 lemons 8 oz cool whip 1 pkg coconut pecans 1 small jar cherries Sharon, John, Kath and Bob all helped Sue with blankets for the VA. Ray and Digna played dominos Saturday night we grilled out and Ken C. won the 50/50, then we played Nickel, Nickel Sunday morning was our final potluck. That afternoon we went out for dinner and came back to played bean bag baseball! Layer vanilla wafers in a 9x13 pan. Mix condensed milk, pineapples and lemon juice together. Pour over wafers. Add another layer of wafers. Spread the cool whip on top. Sprinkle coconut. Chill for several hours/ overnight. Garnish with cherries and pecans before serving.

6 Page 6 Bear tales as reported by Ramblin Bear We went to Texas on the way to Alabama. Yes, we went visiting Mary s sons and some friends from when they lived there while waiting for replacement upholstery. All of a sudden Larry realized the summer was fast ending. We had to change our plans about a leisurely trip out west, so we left on Tuesday afternoon. We went to Missouri where we got kicked out of a Love s lot because the trucks were coming in to where we parked, and they aren t allowed. Red Bay, Alabama is where Mary and Larry s coach was born. Waylon and his son came and took the seats and couch while I supervised. Technicians fixed the slides, CO2 detector, shades and handled some recalls on the hitch. Tiffin allows us in the shop while work is being done. Couches come in a lot of pieces They wouldn t let me ride back here. A cool Nebraska truck stop featured a tank and a caboose along with the Sinclair dinosaur. After a long road day, we checked into the Terry Bison Ranch in Cheyanne, WY. We took a ride on a homemade train through the ranch. I hid at first from the Bison who are huge! There are lots of different kinds of animals living on the ranch. Our guide calmed me down and let me help feed them. Onward thru Utah where Mary and I climbed a mountain to get some pictures. Wagon is on top RV is down below. Then we got out at a rest area and walked out onto the Great Salt Lake. Looks like ice but it was 90⁰ out. Here s the Morton Salt Plant.