RAMBLIN REPORT. Happenings. Volume 17, Issue 5 May 2018

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1 Volume 17, Issue 5 May 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 Make a list of the types of foods and quantities you habitually require, and pack enough for the first few days. Keep a nice quantity of your favorite dry foods on hand - rice, flour, and canned soups. Thank you very much to George and Lorretta for being the reporters. The May campout was held May with early bird on the 10th at Lake City RV Resort in Lake City, FL. The campout was attended by Rich Gavin, Ken and Kath Cody, Bob and Sarah Edmondson, George and Lorretta Redderoth, Rich and Pam Frederick, Ken and Sherrie Risberg, Larry and Mary Schmuhl, Jack and Pat Dean, Don and Tressa Dishman, John and Sue Johnson, Duke and Barbara Denson and visitors, Roger and Diane Frederick. Rich Gavin arrived early in the week and was happily waiting for the rest of us to arrive. Thursday brought the majority to camp. By that evening we had 8 of the 12 rigs in camp. It was hot as everyone set up camp and visited. George, Lorretta, Larry, Mary, Ken and Sherrie enjoyed dinner at Cedar River Seafood. Everyone else did their own thing for supper. Nickels was the game of the night. There were multiple winners. There was a first time camper having problems with his electric and generator. Rich G. attempted to help him, followed by Larry who stayed with him until the campground personnel came to help and eventually moved the camper to a different site. Friday brought the rest of the rigs. The first time camper was now parked across the street from us. Friday and Saturday, Bob, Larry, Rich G, Ken, George and more participated in helping the gentleman who was still having power issues and had lots of first timer questions. Pat spoke to them about Good Sams and chapters. Ken gave them the Good Sams of Florida website so they could find a chapter near them. By mid morning there were many sitting outside Rich F s getting caught up on life. Big news, Ken and Sherrie have a new addition to their family, an eight week old Boston Terrier named Ellie Mae, Ellie. We all welcomed her to our camping family. Friday afternoon we gathered to play Sequence. Later after supper on our own, we gathered outside in the shade before going to the clubhouse for Card Bingo. There was a lot of laughter and fun while we played. There were lots of winners but Duke was the big winner of three games. Saturday morning, the park provided a breakfast of Dunkin Donuts, juice, fruit and coffee. Pat moved the chapter meeting to 10:30 so we could enjoy the breakfast. After the meeting, Roger and Diane joined the chapter-welcome Roger and Diane!! We gathered in the building at 2:00 for ice cream. It was a welcome treat on a hot afternoon-thank you Pat and Jack!!. Texas Canasta was played after the ice cream. Soon it was time for our Italian potluck-wow we are good cooks as everything was delicious. The 50/50 was a great total of $70 so $35 was won by Ken Cody. The game of the night was 7 s. We had a good time spending time together.

2 Page 2 Sunday morning brought the normal street gathering. There were lots of hugs good bye, see you in June, Happy Mother s day and safe travels. Ellie gave out many puppy hugs and really enjoyed her first campout. Birthdays 1/18 Herb Sheldon 2/1 Sarah Edmondson 2/13 Rich Gavin 2/27 Don Dishman Chapter Meeting Information We did have a meeting so watch for the minutes to come by 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. 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 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. Food: Bring your own plate, silverware and drink to any food gathering (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. 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 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 Friday and Saturday night, there will be activities at 7:00. We d love to have everyone join us both nights!!

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 August 27, 1960 Duke & Barbara Denson August 30, 1967 John & Sue Johnson October 5, 1957 George & Lorretta Redderoth October 30, 1993 George & Becky Clark November 6, 1982 Bruce & Janet Duvall November 10, 2012 Jack & Catherine Webb November 21, 1983 Jack & Pat Dean November 28, 1970 Ray & Digna Rivera June 8-10 Suwannee River Rendezvous Resort, 828 NE Primrose Rd., Mayo, FL Phone ; Please call the park to make your reservation and let them know you are with the Sunset Ramblers. Be sure to let Pat and Rich G. know your plans. Food: Meat to grill and dish to share July Wilderness RV Resort, (GPS address) East Hwy 40, Silver Springs, FL 34488, Phone , Please call the park to make your reservations and let them know you are with the Sunset Ramblers. Be sure to let Pat and Rich G know your plans. Food: Hot dogs and hamburgers and a dish to share August Sandy Oaks RV Resort, 6760 Lecanto Hwy, Beverly Hills, FL, Phone: ; Please call the park to make your reservations and be sure to tell them you are with Sunset Ramblers. Please communicate to Pat and Rich your plans. Food: TBD August 30-September 3 in conjunction with North Florida Lifetime Sams at Ocala North RV Park, NW Hwy 225, Reddick, FL Phone number: Please call the park to make your reservation and let them know you are camping with North Florida Lifetime Sams. We can come early to this campout. Please communicate your plans to Rich, wagon master and Pat, president. Food: Friday pm-potluck, Sat am-potluck, Sat pm-meat to grill and dish to share, Sun am-potluck, Sun pmrestaurant TBD 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: TBD 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: 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: TBD

4 Page 4 PHOTO GALLERY Bob being helpful What s Cooking? Tomato, Basil, Parmesan and Feta Pasta Salad By Pam Frederick Thursday night Supper and Nickels game Friday morning We gathered to catch up Ellie was delivered to camp by the breeder Friday morning Friday afternoon we had two tables of Sequence Ingredients 1 (8 oz.) package rotini pasta, cooked and drained 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, cut in half 1 medium yellow bell pepper, diced 1 (6 oz. jar artichoke hearts, drained, coarsely chopped 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste 1 ½ cups crumbled Feta cheese 4 large fresh basil leaves, cut into strips 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste Directions Combine cooked pasta, tomatoes, yellow bell pepper, artichoke hearts, Parmesan cheese, Feta cheese and basil in a large bowl. Friday evening we gathered and visited before we played card bingo Blend olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Pour dressing mixture over pasta; toss to mix. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours or until serving time.

5 Page 5 Ice Cream YUM!!!!!! RAMBLIN REPORT Reporter Schedule Diane and Roger doing their application 2018 January-Rich and Pam Frederick February-Larry & Mary Schmuhl March-Don & Tressa Dishman April-Jack & Pat Dean Just a small portion of the food Saturday night Texas Canasta May-George & Lorretta Redderoth June-Bruce & Janet Duvall 50/50 winner July-NEED A VOLUNTEER August-John & Sue Johnson September-Ken and Sherrie Risberg October-Bob & Sarah Edmondson Larry shared his birthday cake with Ramblin Bear November-NEED A VOLUNTEER December-Tom & Kathy Kotheimer 2 tables of Seven s

6 Page 6 Bear tales as reported by Ramblin Bear After enjoying a great rally in Okeechobee, Mary and Larry took me south to visit Mary s sister and her husband in Hollywood, FL. They have a condo that sits between the inter-coastal waterway and the ocean. We went on to the Alabama Rally where we had a good time. We headed back to Florida in time for the May campout in Lake City. I enjoyed meeting Ellie and celebrating Larry s birthday. I am off next with Tressa and Don to head to Michigan. Though the view is pretty, they are on a high floor, so I was kind of nervous on the balcony. There is a boardwalk on the ocean side, including a Margaritaville complex. Mary held my hand tight down by the surf. We met a woman who says she and her group travel with a monkey the way I travel with RVers. Humans agreed they are a little crazy, but fun. Relaxing on the beach with sand toys is nice. Larry Cobb, the state director welcomed me personally. Mary and Larry joined the Mystic Order of the Good Moon. They are also certified Jackasses, though I am more dignified than that. The University Place campground was huge. Good thing I could drive around. I got to meet Ellie, she is very tiny. Larry caught me sneaking a lick of icing.