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Let Glenda know where and what you did this summer so she can share it with the chapter in our next Ledger. Our next rally is our Fall Rally beginning Sept.

If you are planning to attend and have not mailed Bob Zumwalt your registration and call the park to reserve your site, you must do it NOW. Registration forms are located in the Ledger.

Mike Lecholop and his committee will be sending to the membership a voting ballet the first week of August.

1 BLUE RIDGE LEDGER NEWSLETTER OF THE VOLUME 5, ISSUE 2 GLENDA M. ANGUS, EDITOR JULY 2016 COMMENTS FROM THE PRESIDENT SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST I am sure most of you are into your summer travels. Elaine and I have traveled to eastern North Carolina to attend her cousin s reunion and Charleston, SC for a wedding. Let Glenda know where and what you did this summer so she can share it with the chapter in our next Ledger. Our next rally is our Fall Rally beginning Sept. 10, 2016 at the Hearthside Grove RV Resort, Petoskey, Michigan. If you are planning to attend and have not mailed Bob Zumwalt your registration and call the park to reserve your site, you must do it NOW. Registration forms are located in the Ledger. This year we are using ballets to elect our new board of directors to serve for the next two years. Mike Lecholop and his committee will be sending to the membership a voting ballet the first week of August. You will be required to send your ballet back to Mike by August 31, 2016 for you vote to count. Please remember our members in your prayers that are having health issues. Hope to see you in Michigan, safe travels. Charlie Harvell Charles Harvell President Blue Ridge Discoverys Blue Ridge Discoverys Fall Rally Hearthside Grove RV Resort Petoskey, Michigan Sep DOAI National Rally Hickory Hill Family Resort Bath New York Sep 2016 DOAI Southeast Region Lazy Days RV Resort Seffner, FL Jan 2017 FICERS OFFICERS PRESIDENT CHARLIE HARVELL VICE PRESIDENT RICHARD MONEY SECRETARY MARGARET ELLEN ASST SECRETARY BECKY REYNOLDS TREASURER BOB ZUMWALT ASST TREASURER MIKE HOPKINS Attached for your use at Pages are the reservation applications for our Fall Rally in Petoskey, Michigan. For those who were unable to register for the 2017 DOAI Rally which we are sponsoring, I have included the registration form on Page 12. Also attached is the DOAI National Rally form for Bath, NY at Page 13. WAGON MASTER BOB ANGUS HISTORIAN GLENDA ANGUS MEMBERSHIP JIM PINKERTON

PAGE 2 BLUE RIDGE LEDGER The 2016 Officer elections will be held August 1-31, 2016 with the new slate of officers being announced at the Fall Rally in Petoskey, MI.

In the meantime, if you have any questions about the election, please contact anyone of us: Mike Lecholop mlecholop@sc.rr.com 843 696-0137 Tom Leydic tgleydic@gmail.

2 PAGE 2 BLUE RIDGE LEDGER The 2016 Officer elections will be held August 1-31, 2016 with the new slate of officers being announced at the Fall Rally in Petoskey, MI. On August 1 you will either receive ballots by or will be sent an link to an online voting system. The decision as to which way we will vote will be decided in the coming days. In the meantime, if you have any questions about the election, please contact anyone of us: Mike Lecholop mlecholop@sc.rr.com Tom Leydic tgleydic@gmail.com Stan Nieminski stan@nracpa.com (Courtesy of Mike Lecholop) While reading an ad for Dish TV where you could turn off programming, I wondered if when your coach was stored that would apply for insurance. Guess what? Good Sam ($2000 a year on an 8 year old coach that is parked 8 months a year) said with a phone call from Florida or when the coach is in the shed at home, the rate would be $601 annually. Call when going back on the road for full coverage. Good to know. (Courtesy of Bruce Margaret)

VOLUME 5, ISSUE 2 PAGE 3 Mike & Retha Hopkines wintered in Tucson, Arizona. On March 11, Mike went for a bike road. After 22 miles, he was only a block from the RV Park when he had an accident.

Mike was transported by ambulance to St Mary s Hospital where he underwent surgery the following day.

Mike was unable to leave Tucson on April 1 as planned. (Mike Hopkins) Unfortunately Pat and I are spending our first summer in 12 years not on the road.

(Dick Tracy) John Smith us home and doing better after his surgery. He has started driving his motor home on small trips. Glad to see you are doing well, John.

3 VOLUME 5, ISSUE 2 PAGE 3 Mike & Retha Hopkines wintered in Tucson, Arizona. On March 11, Mike went for a bike road. After 22 miles, he was only a block from the RV Park when he had an accident. He came upon a red light, and when he stopped, he was not able to get his shoes to release from the pedal clips. He fell over on his right side and broke his right leg in 4 places. Mike was transported by ambulance to St Mary s Hospital where he underwent surgery the following day. He now has a titanium rod down the middle of his fibia with one screw at the knee, and two screws near the angle holding it in place. Mike was unable to place any weight on his leg for 6 weeks. Mike was unable to leave Tucson on April 1 as planned. (Mike Hopkins) Unfortunately Pat and I are spending our first summer in 12 years not on the road. We are somewhat housebound since Pat had her left knee replaced in April and she is still doing physical therapy to get back full use of it. We are celebrating our 50th Anniversary on June 18th. (Dick Tracy) John Smith us home and doing better after his surgery. He has started driving his motor home on small trips. Glad to see you are doing well, John. (Courtesy of Charlie Harvell) Buddy Reynolds has been diagnosed with glioblastoma that is inoperable. He and Becky have also talked directly with a neurosurgeon from the Duke Brain Cancer Center and he recommended they use the treatment plan suggested by the St. Francis Cancer Center in Greenville. Buddy has his first radiation treatment and will take oral chemotherapy. This treatment will be administered 5 days per week for 6 weeks. He is fortunate that he is in no pain, only what he describes as very weird feelings. Since he has lost most of his vision, he cannot be left alone; therefore, Becky does not have much free time for talking on the phone. Texting is good for her. If someone calls on the landline phone, Buddy enjoys that and he also likes for Becky to read cards to him that he receives in the mail. Buddy still reviews Facebook and reads s occasionally. (Becky Reynolds) Rick is doing better and no longer hobbling. He was on crutches last time we saw him. Glad to hear you are doing pretty good Rick. (Diana Blaher) Bob Angus had orthoscopic surgery today and is doing well. As usual I can t keep him down. At least he hasn t tried to drive yet. (Glenda)

Page 6 BLUE RIDGE LEDGER First, I apologize to the mechanically inclined as this is written by one that rivals such knowledge of Homer Simpson. Nonetheless I hope it's informative.

The package did arrive, unfortunately the motor shipped was the wrong one. We decided to drive to Fleetwood in Decatur and exchange for the correct motor.

4 Page 6 BLUE RIDGE LEDGER First, I apologize to the mechanically inclined as this is written by one that rivals such knowledge of Homer Simpson. Nonetheless I hope it's informative. As many of you know we had a problem in Dillard with our bedroom slide motor. I ordered one from Fleetwood with next day Fed X delivery. The package did arrive, unfortunately the motor shipped was the wrong one. We decided to drive to Fleetwood in Decatur and exchange for the correct motor. Thanks to Bruce Ellen who leased me a valuable tool to keep the slide from coming out during travel. The tool was a 24 inch 2X4 piece of wood lodged in on the top of the slide. Very disappointed with Fleetwood as they made excuses why the wrong motor was shipped. All excuses were hogwash. They did not offer any type of accommodation other then to exchange the motor. We brought the Discovery home and with 4 hours of work I installed a new one. I think Frank Cason will be surprised and maybe impressed that I installed the motor as he knows I have two left hands when it comes to repairs. Here is the most important part of this fiasco that I learned and it may be useful to others. The motor snapped itself from the gearbox as it is one unit as you can see in the picture above & below. There is a shaft that connects to the gearbox. There is a pin with a nut, unfortunately the nut was loose and was unscrewing as the shaft was turning. There is less than 1/4 inch clearance between the shaft/ pin and the motor as shown in the picture. As the nut was coming of the pin the clearance vanished and the pin/nut locked against the motor stopping the gears from turning. As a consequence the motor snapped itself away from the gearbox. The bottom line is you may want to inspect the motor mechanism to make sure the clearance is always present. It may save you money and avoid inconvenience. (courtesy of Stan Nieminski)

5 VOLUME 5, ISSUE 2 PAGE 5 Bruce Ellen Always use sun screen when working outside... Courtesy of John Barry

6 PAGE 6 BLUE RIDGE LEDGER Tom Emmit Katy Leydic

7 VOLUME 5, ISSUE 2 PAGE 7 Emmit

8 PAGE 8 BLUE RIDGE LEDGER Would that be a Mule??

9 VOLUME 5, ISSUE 2 PAGE 9 Tom & Katy Leydic

10 PAGE 10 Blue Ridge Discoverys 2016 Fall Rally BLUE RIDGE LEDGER Registration Form HearthsideGrove RV Resort 2400 US 31 North Petoskey, Michigan September 10-15, 2016 Early & Late dates: 5 days prior and after Rally Name: DOAI Number: Arrival Date: Departure Date: Call Hearthside Grove at (888) or (231) to reserve your site. Tell them you are with the Blue Ridge Discoverys. Rally rate is $50.00 per night, no extras. The latest date to make reservations is 1 August however, they are only holding sites so if you wish to attend, you should call ASAP and not wait until the 1 August deadline. After that date, they will release all remaining sites held for our rally. Rally Fee Number of people attending rally: X $35.00 each = Golf at Little Traverse Bay Golf Club Number of golfers: $55.00 to be paid individually at the club. Mail check & Registration form to: Bob Zumwalt Please make check payable to Blue Ridge Discoverys 2969 Gavin Place Duluth, GA bz2@me.com (770) Rally Fee Total Page 1 of 2

11 VOLUME 5, ISSUE 2 Blue Ridge Discoverys 2016 Fall Rally PAGE 11 Agenda Campground Hosts Hearthside Grove RV Resort Stan Nieminski 2400 US 31 North (847) Petoskey, Michigan stan@nracpa.com (888) or (231) Sharon Nieminski (847) September 10-15, 2016 sharon@nracpa.com Early & Late Days: 5 days prior & after rally Saturday Sep 10 8:00-9:00 Wake-up Call Coffee & conversation (Blue Shirt) 5:00 Happy Hour 6:00 Welcome Dinner 7:00 Move Theater (Somewhere in Time) Sunday Sep 11 FREE DAY (Maroon Shirt) Monday Sep 12 9:00 Trip to Mackinac Island ( (Yellow Shirt) Tour of Grand Hotel ( Brunch at Grand Hotel Explore the Island Tuesday Sep 13 9:00 Golf at Little Traverse Bay Golf Club (Green Shirt) Wednesday Sep 14 9:00 Kilwins Chocolate Factory Tour ( Blue Shirt 11:00 Drive Through Tunnel of Trees 12:00 Lunch at Legs Inn ( 5:00 Happy Hour 5:30 Business Meeting 6:00 Dinner (catered) Thursday Sep 15 Rolling Rally to Bath, New York TO DO: Tour Mushroom Houses: Charlevoix, Michigan Cross in the Woods, Church Shrine: Indian River, Michigan ( Bayview Association, Methodist Village, Victorian Homes: Petoskey, Michigan ( Sault Ste Marie, Michigan Locks Castle Farms, Landmark: Charlevoix, Michigan ( Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore: Empire, Michigan ( Several Wineries Towns to Visit, Shop, Eat, and Relax: Petoskey, Harbor Springs, and Charlevoix Page 2 of 2

12 PAGE 12 Blue Ridge Discoverys 2017 DOAI Rally BLUE RIDGE LEDGER Registration Form

13 VOLUME 5, ISSUE 2 PAGE 13 Blue Ridge Discoverys 2016 Fall Rally

PAGE 14 BLUE RIDGE LEDGER 24 April 1 May 2016 Row 1 Left to Right: Bob Angus, Linda Terrill, Susan Gutierrez, Katy Leydic, Julie Barry, Susan Taylor, Eileen Haden, Anne Humphrey, Sue Pryor, Wanda

14 PAGE 14 BLUE RIDGE LEDGER 24 April 1 May 2016 Row 1 Left to Right: Bob Angus, Linda Terrill, Susan Gutierrez, Katy Leydic, Julie Barry, Susan Taylor, Eileen Haden, Anne Humphrey, Sue Pryor, Wanda Simpson, Bobby Simpson, Sue Stanton, Joan Elya, Kathy Pinkerton, Ginny Either, Sharon Nieminski, Glenda Angus, Margaret Ellen, Bruce Ellen. Row 2: Henry Terrill, Ray Gutierrez, Elaine Harvell, Tom Leydic, Charlie Harvell, Anne Spearman, Ron Spearman, David Taylor, Mike Weiher, Diana Blaher, Frank Cason, Bill Humphrey, Dick Pryor, John Barry, Carolyn Pinkerton, Kerry Pinkerton, Richard Money, Jean Money, Jim Pinkerton, Don Either, Becky Reynolds, Buddy Reynolds, Stan Nieminski Not Available: Diana & Rick Blaher; David & Lynda Haight See for more photos

15 VOLUME 5, ISSUE 2 FOR THE COOK PAGE 15 Rudy s Slow Cooker Creamed Corn 2 1/2 lbs frozen corn kernels 1 Cup heavy cream 1 8oz cream cheese 1/2 Cup parmesan cheese 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter, room temp 1 Tablespoon sugar Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1. Whisk heavy cream, cream cheese and butter in slow cooker until mostly smooth. 2. Stir in corn, parmesan cheese and sugar, then season with salt and pepper. 3. Cover slow cooker and cook on low for 4-5 hours, stirring occasionally or until mixture is smooth and creamy and corn is tender crisp. 4. Serve hot and enjoy. (Courtesy Sue Stanton) Spicy Island Shrimp (6 Servings) 1 Large green pepper, chopped 1 Large onion, chopped ½ cup butter or margarine 2 ¼ lbs uncooked large shrimp, peeled & deveined 2 cans (8 oz each) tomato sauce 3 tablespoons chopped green onions 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon paprika ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon dried oregano ½ teaspoon dried thyme ½ teaspoon white pepper ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper Hot cooked rice In a large skillet, sauté the green pepper and onion in butter until tender. Reduce heat; add shrimp. Cook 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato sauce, green onions, parsley and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until slightly thickened. Serve with rice.. (Bob Angus)

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18 PAGE 18 BLUE RIDGE LEDGER ORDER FORM FOR BLUERIDGE MERCHANDISE NAME: ADDRESS: PHONE/ Blue Ridge Discoverys Banner $25.00 Each Blue Ridge Discoverys Caps $13.00 Each Number Ordered Number Ordered Short Sleeve Blue T-Shirts (Enter Quantity below) ($8.00 Each) Small Med LG XLG ($9.00 Each) XXLG XXXLG Long Sleeve Blue T-shirts (Enter Quantity Below) ($13.00 Each) Small Med LG XLG XXLG XXXLG Short Sleeve Yellow T-Shirts (Enter Quantity Below) ($8.00 Each) Small Med LG XLG ($9.00 Each) XXLG XXXLG Short Sleeve Maroon T-Shirts (Enter Quantity Below) $8.00 Each) Small Med LG XLG ($9.00 Each) XXLG XXXLG Long Sleeve Maroon T-Shirts (Enter Quantity Below) ($13.00 Each) Small Med LG XLG XXLG XXXLG Blue Golf Shirts $30.00 Each (Enter Quantity Below) Ladies: Small Med LG XLG XXLG Mens: Small Med LG XLG XXLG Yellow Golf Shirts $30.00 Each (Enter Quantity Below) Ladies: Small Med LG XLG XXLG Mens: Small Med LG XLG XXLG OTHER ITEMS (Jackets, etc.) AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST TOTAL COST OF ORDER $ (Make Check payable to Proforma AdMark) Mail Order Form and check to: Proforma Business Impact 1 Marcus Drive, Suite 104 Greenville, SC (864) (Fax) (864) or (cell) (864) nancy.quinn@proforma.com

VOLUME 5, ISSUE 2 PAGE 19 BLUE RIDGE DISCOVERYS BADGE ORDER MR. KEN BADGES N SIGNS 2505 Clintonville Road Harrisville, PA 16038 Email: mrkenbadges@aol.com (800) 398-8307 White/Blue badge with pin.

19 VOLUME 5, ISSUE 2 PAGE 19 BLUE RIDGE DISCOVERYS BADGE ORDER MR. KEN BADGES N SIGNS 2505 Clintonville Road Harrisville, PA mrkenbadges@aol.com (800) White/Blue badge with pin. A magnetic pinless option is an additional $2. (Not recommended if you have a pacemaker) Bolo tie and slide are available for an extra $2.50 NOTE: The pinless option and bolo option may both be used on the same badge Phone Name Address Name as you want it engraved Name as you want it engraved Name $ Bolos (Blue) $2.50 ea $ Magnetic Pinless $2.00 $ Blue Ridge License Plate $22.95 $ Tag-up bracket for LP $6 $ Shipping & Handling $1.25 per badge; $4 for LP & tag-up $ TOTAL $ Make check payable to Mr. Ken and mail to above address or fill out the information below for credit card sale. You should receive your order within 3 weeks. Payment by Credit Card:: MasterCard Visa Discover Account# CCV# (# on back panel) Name on Card Address City State Zip

20 VOLUME 5, ISSUE 2 PAGE 18 BLUE RIDGE DISCOVERYS A Chapter of Discovery Owners Association, Inc. (DOAI) Membership Application Membership is open to all members of DOAI. Dues are $15 per year and collected in two-year increments of $30. Collecting dues every other year reduces recordkeeping and eliminates the need for members to write small checks yearly. Initial dues are prorated at $1.25 per month in order to synchronize with this schedule. If you cancel your membership, there is no refund for the current year. However, the next year will be refunded if already paid. If your membership is mailed in: In ODD number years, your initial dues will be: In EVEN number years, your initial dues will be: January $15.00 $30.00 February $13.75 $28.75 March $12.50 $27.50 April $11.25 $26.25 May $10.00 $25.00 June $8.75 $23.75 July $7.50 $22.50 August $6.25 $21.25 September $5.00 $20.00 October $33.75 (2 yrs + 3 mon) $18.75 (1 yr + 3 mon) November $32.50 (2 yrs + 2mon) $17.50 (1 yr + 2 mon) December $31.25 (2 yrs + 1 mon) $16.25 (1 yr + 1 mon) Mail this application and your check in proper amount to our treasurer: Bob Zumwalt Phone: (770) Gavin Place bz2@me.com Duluth, GA Date: DOAI Member Number 1 Pilot s Name: Co Pilot s Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Home Phone: ( ) - Pilot s Cell: ( ) - Co-Pilot s Cell Pilot s Co-Pilot s Discovery Year: Length: Model: Optional: Pilot s Birthday: Co Pilot s Birthday: Anniversary (mm/dd) (mm/dd) (mm/dd) 1 You must be a member of DOAI to join. If your application has been submitted but you have not yet received your member number, please contact Bob Zumwalt and he will coordinate with the DOAI Membership Chairman. (Revised 1/24/2015

BLUE RIDGE LEDGER NEWSLETTER OF THE

BLUE RIDGE LEDGER NEWSLETTER OF THE VOLUME 5, ISSUE 1 GLENDA M. ANGUS, EDITOR COMMENTS FROM THE PRESIDENT APRIL 2016 SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST The Florida Sunshiners have been hosting the DOAI Southeast