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November 2016 The N2 Buzz Gold Wing Road Riders Association FRIENDS FOR FUN, SAFETY, AND KNOWLEDGE Texas District South Central Region H Chapter N2 Humble, Texas Monthly Gatherings - 4th Saturday, 6:00 p.m. American Legion Hall 307 Charles Street, Humble TX 77338

2016 Page 2 INSIDE THIS ISSUE... Monthly Meeting/Ride Location Map Chapter N2 Staff Birthdays and Anniversaries Texas District Staff Dates to Remember Region H Staff News from the Chapter Directors Words of Wisdom Chapter N2 s 30th Birthday Party Experience Arkansas National Motorcycle Ride Day News from the Chapter Educator MEC Spotlight / News From the 2016 COY Turkey Joke Region H Fall Foliage Ride 2016 News from the Camping Coordinators The Staple...Cream-Style Corn A funny... 2016 Halloween Chapter Gathering As You Are Decorating... October 2016 Participation Report Nov. - National Alzheimer s Disease Awareness Month Veteran s Day Social Dinners for 2016 This & That Calendars Members Business Cards

2016 Page 3 Chapter N2 Staff - 2016 (www.gwrra-n2-humbletx.com) Chapter Directors Randy & Sharon Rainwater 281-360-4577 / 281-794-1909 rrainwater@embarqmail.com / sharon.k_rainwtr@yahoo.com Asst. Chapter Director Linda Stich 832-264-2005 nitzy115@yahoo.com Chapter Educator/MAD Coord. Kenny Shults 281-642-4619 shultsie@suddenlink.net Treasurer Robin Smith 832-434-2991 rfsmith1962@gmail.com Newsletter Editor Sharon Rainwater 281-360-4577 sharon.k_rainwtr@yahoo.com Ways N Means Randy Rainwater 281-360-4577 rrainwater@embarqmail.com Scrapbook Coordinator Karen Frazier 281-615-1365 frazier21784@gmail.com MEC Steve & Linda Seligman 713-305-0225 / 281-844-6207 swselig@gmail.com lsselig@gmail.com Camping Coordinators Rex & Ann Nix 713-231-4604 rexnix@hotmail.com Couple of the Year Steve & Linda Seligman 713-305-0225 / 281-844-6207 swselig@gmail.com lsselig@gmail.com Events Coordinator Billie Fleming 832-630-2293 bfleming5200@yahoo.com Web Master Brad Rodger 281-687-3267 bradrodger@comcast.net Chapter N2 Email Address humblechaptern2@gmail.com Website www.gwrra-n2-humbletx.com November 2016 Birthdays Linda Stich 11/5 Missy Roberts 11/12 Dee Eames 11/14 Shannon Benoit 11/17 Kenny Shults 11/25 Randy Rainwater 11/29 December 2016 Birthdays Diane Deloach 12/6 Beth Hartley 12/7 Harold Deloach 12/9 Shirley Rodger 12/9 Linda Seligman 12/27 Robin Smith 12/31 Wedding Anniversaries GWRRA Anniversaries Steve & Billie Fleming 11/2006 Wedding Anniversaries Harold & Diane Deloach 12/21 Gary & Marie Rabalais 12/31 GWRRA Anniversaries Robin Smith 12/2011

2016 Page 4 Texas District Staff - (Texas District Website - www.gwrra-tx.org) District Directors Mike & Robin Thacker 281-686-8892 TxDD@gwrra-tx.org Asst. Ride Educator/MAD Coord. Scott Finnell 512-591-7631 TxED@gwrra-tx.org Assistant District Directors Tom & Dawn Sprague 858-755-6071 TxADD2@gwrra-tx-org Membership Enhancement Coord. Lyle & Sheri Altes TxMEC@gwrra-tx.org District Rider Educators Randy & Kathy Reese 512-744-3635 TxED@gwrra-tx.org Vendor Coordinator Kenny Shults 281-642-4619 TxVC@gwrra-tx.org Newsletter Editor Tom Sprague 858-755-6071 NLE@gwrra-tx.org Chapter of the Year Coord. Gillian Allen 214-886-5798 CHOY@gwrra-tx.org District Treasurer Diane Shults 713-562-3994 TxTreasurer@gwrra-tx.org Webmaster Tom Sprague 858-755-6071 Webmaster@gwrra-tx.org District Leadership Trainers Cliff & Gillian Allen 214-886-5798 TxTrainer@gwrra-tx.org Entertainment Coordinator Kenny Shults 281-642-4619 Entertainment@gwrra-tx.org District Couple of the Year 2016/2017 Scott & Linda Gresak 281-386-7800 TxCOY@gwrra-tx.org Couple of the Year Coord. TxCOY@gwrra-tx.org DATES TO REMEMBER... 2016 11/05/2016 Chapter N2 No Meal Ride 11/06/2016 Chapter N2 Breakfast - Mo s BBQ 11/12-13/16 Chapter N2 Fruitcake/Candy/Nut Ride/Overnighter - Corsicana,TX 11/16/2016 Chapter N2 Social Dinner - Fuddruckers 11/19/2016 Chapter N2 Monthly Gathering 11/24-27/16 Chapter N2 Annual Post-Thanksgiving Campout @ Wolf Creek Park 12/10/2016 Chapter N2 Christmas Party 2017 01/01/2017 Polar Bear Day Ride to the Hartleys for Gumbo, LaGrange, TX 4/27-29/17 Region H Rally - Marshall, TX 5/18-20/17 Texas District Rally - Wichita Falls, TX 8/27-9/2/17 Wing Ding 39 - Grapevine, TX

2016 Page 5 Region H Staff Region Director Jim & Reba Berry 90 Quail Ridge Dr. Monroe, LA 71203 Jim 318-348-1275 Reba 972-854-2752 director@gwrra-h.org Assistant Region Director Steve & Billie Fleming 29002 Atherstone Street Spring, TX 77386 Steve 832-630-2038 Billie 832-630-2293 adirector@gwrra-h.org Region Educator Karen & Ricky Frazier 24273 E. Terrace Porter TX 77365 Karen 281-615-1365 Ricky 281-615-4386 rfrazier5957@gmail.com frazier21784@gmail.com Region Motorist Awareness Mike & Becky Stevenson 28 Dunleith Dr. Destrehan, LA 70047 Mike 504-782-1475 Becky 504-782-1474 mad@gwrra-h.org Region Medic First Aid Ricky & Karen Frazier 24273 E. Terrace Porter TX 77365 Ricky 281-615-4386 Karen 281-615-1365 rfrazier5957@gmail.com frazier21784@gmail.com Region Trainer Jack Wagner 2700 Dupont Edmond, OK 73034 405-514-1234 trainer@gwrra-h.org Region MEC/COY Coord. Tim & Becky Dinnel 2218 S Ormond Ave. Gonzales, LA 70737 225 647-0276 med@gwrra-h.org Region Chapter of the Year Randy & Kathy Reese 1007 Parkcrest Ct. Pflugerville, TX 78660 512-744-3635 coy@gwrra-h.org Region Chapter of the Year Ann Nahl 517 Golden Oaks Dr. Norman, OK 73072 405-630-8010 choycor@gwrra-h.org Region Patches Reba Berry 90 Quail Ridge Dr. Monroe, LA 71203 Reba 972-854-2752 med@gwrra-h.org Region Treasurer Ed Nahl 517 Golden Oaks Dr. Norman, OK 73072 405-642-2698 treasurer@gwrra-h.org Region Newsletter Editor Jim Berry 90 Quail Ridge Dr. Monroe, LA 71203 318-348-1275 newsletter@gwrra-h.org Region Webmaster Sam Belinoski 15 St. Thomas Ct. Houston, TX 77070 281-469-5755 webmaster@gwrra-h.org Vendor Coordinator Ruby Seale 1606 CR 4510 Pittsburg, TX 75686 903-767-1022 vendor@gwrra-h.org

2016 Page 6 NEWS FROM THE CHAPTER DIRECTORS Randy & Sharon Rainwater You had a sink with a mirror, shower, bench, and a toilet all in one room. The bathrooms were also heated and air conditioned. November is here and the holiday season is upon us, again. October was another great month with the Nun Run, breakfast at Simply Kountry, lunch at Burger Fresh, N2 30 th birthday party, Social Dinner at El Ranchero, the Region H Fall Foliage ride in Arkansas, camping at Lake Ouachita State Park, and monthly Gathering with Halloween snacks afterwards. When motorcycle camping, we always seem to draw attention and questions from a lot of people about the bikes, trikes, and campers. We always seem to spend some time discussing the pros and cons of different types of motorcycles and trikes, but we spend more time showing off our campers. We had three Aspen Classic campers on this trip and again we had a lot of questions and looky-loos. After a lot of discussion with the state park ranger, we now know that we need to be describing our campers as motorcycle tents when reserving spaces, especially in Arkansas, to be able to put two campers on one site. This saves us half the price, by putting two campers on one spot and senior rates (over 62) save us another 25%, again in Arkansas State Parks. We are hoping, that before long, with all the discounts that the state of Arkansas will be paying us to camp at their parks. The Lake Ouachita State Park had recently added new bathrooms, which were very nice. These new bathrooms can be used by either sex and have everything in one room, with a lock on the door that locks from the inside. Meals are always interesting and you never know what our ladies will come up with next. On this trip, we had Mummy Dogs (hot dogs wrapped in crescent rolls and cooked over an open fire) and mac & cheese, grilled cheese sandwiches, and tomato soup. Of course, s mores were made during movie intermission. Speaking of movies, we received a visit from the state park ranger one evening just after 10:00 p.m., reminding us of the 10:00 p.m. quiet time. He also stated that it was too bad as he really liked the movie that we were watching The Bucket List. As we were headed home, we drove by several more Arkansas state parks that everyone said we needed to try that one next. Arkansas does have a lot of state parks along with Corp of Engineers facilities that are awaiting our arrival. Who wants to go on our next adventure? We are already planning other camping trips which will include other camping options, for those non-campers. Happy Holidays to you and yours and we hope to see you at one or all of our November events. Remember BEE SEEN IN 2016. Words of Wisdom Submitted by Linda Stich Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. By Ralph Waldo Emerson

2016 Page 7 CHAPTER N2 S 30TH BIRTHDAY PARTY Happy 30th Birthday N2...and many more!!! A big Thank You to Paul Rich for hosting our chapter s birthday celebration!!!

2016 Page 8 EXPERIENCE ARKANSAS By Linda Stich The Arkansas Fall Foliage Ride was awesome thanks to the Region H organizers, Steve and Billing Flemming and their team. We appreciate the time and effort everyone contributed to make this a great ride. All of the fall colors had not appeared as of yet, but that did not deter us from having a good time. I was very non-committal when it came to deciding whether I would go on the ride to see the foliage and whether I would extend the ride to camping with other N2 members. In the end, I decided to do both. Randy graciously checked my trike out to make sure it was road worthy. I also had to check out my tent to see if it was suitable. I hadn t ever pulled a trailer so that is where I had my apprehension. I decided to take the cargo trailer and tent camp. The camping at Lake Ouachita State Park was awesome too. It was hard to sleep some nights, when all I could hear were the night noises. I would lay there for 2-3 hours just listening. You could see the stars so clearly. The park was great and the lake amazing. It was so peaceful there. There were seven of us camping and I m sure they had a marvelous time also. The four ladies...linda, Sharon, Donna and myself, explored some cabins in anticipation of another trip to that area. One funny incident was when we were going to our camp and there was a steep hill to get there. I started up the hill, stopped, and told Steve and Linda as they pulled up beside me that I couldn t make it up the hill and laughing while I said it. They encouraged me and I did make it up to the top. Randy was leading our adventurous group of 9 from Kingwood to the Baymont Inn overlooking Lake Hamilton in Arkansas. The same group headed out the next morning on the route suggested by Region H. I was looking to expand my experience of driving a trike and I believe this week exceeded my expectations. Not only was this the longest trip I had ever driven, approx. 1500 miles, but it was by far the most audacious trip I had ever attempted. The curves, twists, sharp turns, steep hills, etc. were all challenging. I appreciate our amazing chapter and how they take care of a novice in view of the breathtaking routes that we rode for five days. Everyone was patient with me and I rode my own ride even if I was a little slow at times. Thanks Steve Seligman for being the drag and tolerant of my nervousness. I can t say I won t have any anxiety on the next trip, but I will be better prepared for the journey! Thanks guys and gals! You were fantastic and I am grateful for the encouragement you gave me! NATIONAL MOTORCYCLE RIDE DAY By Linda Stich Did you know that October 8 th was National Motorcycle Ride Day? I didn t. It s the second Saturday in October. I found out through an Advance Auto Parts ad. On their Facebook page, they asked riders about their favorite routes and pictures. Some of the routes were Black Hills, Million Dollar Hwy, Tail of the Dragon, Moonshiner 28, Natchez Trace and the route from the 1969 Easy Rider movie. For those who shared photos they picked four entries to receive a $25 gift card. Most, if not all, of the pictures submitted were from Harley Riders. Maybe next year some of our GWRRA members can submit their best routes and pictures. I m sure we could come up with some awesome pictures. Chapter N-2 did take advantage of this day and had breakfast at Moss Hill. There were six of us in attendance. Breakfast was good as always. The day was great and Randy lead us through back roads leading back to Cleveland. Robin Smith was a good sport and took me up on my offer to ride as a passenger on the trike with me driving. We made it back with all body parts intact. Thanks Robin! Overall it was a great day and pleasant ride.

2016 Page 9 NEWS FROM THE CHAPTER EDUCATOR Kenny Shults face is cold, it makes it hard to think about anything else. Get good quality winter gloves and wear warm wool socks to keep your fingers and toes from going numb. There are several products out there for your head and face; but make sure they fit properly and don t block your view. Hello my friends, It s November already and the cold weather is about to set in. So, I thought I would give you some food for thought. Cold weather means some of us just don t ride i.e., Diane, while others are ok with it. Now we all know a warm rider is far safer than one who is frozen solid in the winter chill. Wind chill factors are hard to calculate, but we need to think about this when we chose to ride. Being too cold can lead to shivering, exhaustion, confusion, memory loss, slurred speech, drowsiness, low energy, slow reaction times, and stiff and sore joints. None of these are good for a rider to stay safe. There s cold and then there is bitterly cold with black ice and other dangers. A little bit of cold can be invigorating, but prolonged bitter cold is dangerous and could even lead to frost bite. So here are a few things to think about before the cold gets here. GEAR UP - Today s riding gear features materials that keep you warm without having to be extra bulky. Good quality gear is usually warmer then leather but remember you get what you pay for. A nice leather jacket may cut the wind, but the leather can gets cold and stiff. Make sure the sleeves, neck, and ankles can be closed tightly to stop the wind. A neck warmer is a good addition to stop that sneaky breeze down your back. HANDS, FEET and FACE - You could wear the warmest jacket and pants to keep your body warm but if your extremities are cold you will still feel like you are freezing. Cold hands and feet mean it is harder to use your controls and this make you dangerous. Also when your BIKE MODS - If you want to invest a little money, heated grips, heated seats, and foot warmers are an option. Goldwings come well equipped to block the wind but other bikes might need to add a wind shield. There are a lot of wind guards for all kinds of bike so look for what works for you. STOP OFTEN - We can all brave a quick ride home in near freezing temperatures, but a long ride in finger and toe numbing weather is very dangerous to you and others. Stop frequently out of the cold and let your body warm up. You could find a public toilet with hand blow dryers which will quickly thaw out your fingers. Maybe just pull over and move around to get your blood pumping. HYDRATE - When we are cold, we don t feel as thirsty as when we are hot, so there is a tendency to not drink enough. Just like in hot weather it is important to hydrate. The more we stay hydrated, the clearer we think and less fatigue we experience. ALCOHOL and COFFEE - We may think they go down nice and warm and make you feel all warm inside; but in reality they will increase blood flow to the skin causing us to lose body heat. It is a sort term effect of warmth that makes you even colder in the end. Most GWRRA members wouldn t drink alcohol and ride anyway but it should be avoided in cold weather. I did read however spicy foods do warm the body or spicy wives. Stay safe my friends.

2016 Page 10 MEC SPOTLIGHT Steve & Linda Seligman, (Membership Enhancement Coordinators) Master Tour Riders 6748 & 6747 I have noticed that some members join GWRRA, then for some reason (financial or health) drop out of GWRRA but then some of them come back!!! Life is funny we can never tell what is coming at us down the road. When we join GWRRA, we expect and hope that the membership will be for life; then unfortunately life happens. People get ill, have financial issues, or find something else they enjoy more than their motorcycles (I know it is unbelievable) but it happens. So, they have to let their GWRRA membership lapse. Then, sometimes down the road the circumstances change their health improves, finances improve, or they realize they cannot live without their motorcycles (Yeah!!!). So, they joins GWRRA again. I have seen this happen during the 11 years Steve and I have been GWRRA members. What is impressive is that even those members that have let their GWRRA membership lapse, we still treat them as friends and family. We are still there for each other, help them through the tough times, and continue to support them. Then one day they become members again!!! This is so exciting. This exemplifies the GWRRA motto - Friends for Fun, Safety and Knowledge. Always friends no matter what the circumstances members or not members. NEWS FROM THE 2016 COUPLE OF THE YEAR Steve & Linda Seligman Steve and I just returned from a week in Arkansas. We began the week by participating in the first Annual Region H Fall Foliage Ride. On Friday, October 21, Steve and I along with Randy and Sharon Rainwater, Linda Stich, Rex and Ann Nix, and Guyland and Missy Roberts headed to Hot Spring, AR. The N2 group stopped in Livingston for breakfast at The Whistle Stop. Once our tummies were full, we continued the ride to Hot Springs the beginning point of the Fall Foliage ride. We arrived to many bikes in the parking lot of the Baymont Inn. The weather was cool and it had been a great ride. You could feel and hear the excitement of the Region H members. After checking into our rooms, all of the Region H members gathered into the conference room for some instructions for the following day, a 50/50, and of course Door Prizes!!! Saturday morning everyone got ready for the day s ride to The Hub in Marble Falls. This morning was a little cooler than Friday, so everyone was bundled up and looking forward to the great Arkansas roads, beautiful scenery, and, even better, fellowship. Randy led the N2 family from Hot Springs to Marble Falls. Again, another beautiful day of riding. The Hub is a small hotel geared to motorcyclists. It also has a restaurant famous for its steaks. The food was good and a good time was had by all. Then Randy and Sharon Rainwater, Linda Stich, Marty and Donna Uphoff, and Steve and I headed back to Hot Springs for four nights of camping at Lake Ouachita State Park. Again, the weather was awesome cool in the morning and evenings and very enjoyable during the day. Lake Ouachita is beautiful! We rode a little on Monday and Tuesday then on Wednesday decided to stay at camp to relax and enjoy the park. It was a very enjoyable few days of camping. Then, of course, we had to head home. All in all it was a great week. We are looking forward to our next adventure! Q: What is the difference between a chicken and a turkey? A: Chickens celebrate Thanksgiving!!! Read more at http://www.theholidayspot.com/

2016 Page 11 Region H Fall Foliage Ride 2016 There is a story about the picture above...ask Steve. Camping group in Hot Springs, AR @ Lake Ouachita State Park

2016 Page 12 NEWS FROM THE CAMPING COORDINATORS Rex & Ann Nix 10 BEGINNER CAMPING MISTAKES (AND HOW YOU CAN AVOID THEM) (Source: www.gocampingaustralia.com) Tip 1: Not Researching Where You Are Going Tip 2: Not Trying Your Equipment Before You Leave Home Tip 3: Relying on a campfire Tip 4: Buying cheap goods instead of quality Tip 5: Tip 6: Buying up big on camping equipment when you are new Shivering in your tents at night Tip 7: Arriving late at campsite Tip 8: Underestimating the importance of lighting Tip 9: Leaving food and garbage accessible Tip 10: Forgetting that it's meant to be enjoyable!

2016 Page 13 Leftover-turkey chowder The Staple... Cream-Style Corn (Real Magazine (November 2016)/Written by Heath Goldman/Recipes by Pam Lolley) Boil 4 cups chicken broth and ½ cup each chopped celery and chopped onion in a Dutch oven over medium high for 10 minutes. Stir in 3 cups shredded roast turkey and 1 (14.75 oz.) can cream-style corn. Return to a boil; reduce heat to medium and simmer 5 minutes. Serves 4. Creamy Corn Dip Combine 1 (14.75 oz.) cream-style corn, 8 oz. pepper Jack cheese, ½ cup mayonnaise, and 1 (4 oz.) jar dice pimientos, drained. Microwave on medium, stirring every minute, until the cheese is melted and the dip is hot, about 5 minutes. Top with ¼ cup chopped scallions. Serve with assorted crudités. Serves 8. Hearty Corn Frittata Whisk together 12 large eggs, 1 (14.75 oz.) can cream-style corn, 6 cooked and crumbled bacon slices, 4 oz. grated Parmesan cheese, and 2 T. chopped chives. Pour the mixture into a 10-inch ovenproof nonstick skillet. Bake at 350 degrees until lightly browned and set in the center, 30-35 minutes. Serves 8. (www.unearthedcomics.com)

2016 Page 14 2016 HALLOWEEN CHAPTER GATHERING

2016 Page 15 AS YOU ARE DECORATING... By Lynn Flournoy As you are decorating for Thanksgiving and then Christmas, take a look at things you might not really want any more and prepare them for Dirty Bingo. It ll be here before you know it. I know you are all preparing for the thievery that is our traditional gift swap and Dirty Bingo is the best warm up for just that. Wrapping follows the Keep it Simple Rule: use gift wrap of any kind (Christmas, birthday, Easter, etc.); use the Sunday funnies or any other part of the newspaper. Please don t use ribbon or bows or other added decoration. Be sure to tape it securely as there will be some activity that could cause a less secure wrap to come lose. Box them if they are fragile or particularly small. It can get rough. One can use gift bags or even paper lunch bags but staple/tape them securely closed. Things get crazy for all of us this time of year but just keeping Dirty Bingo in the back of your mind will make this really pretty simple. I challenge everyone to participate by bringing a few goodies. I have a tub full already.

2016 Page 16 October 2016 RIDE/EVENT PARTICIPATION REPORT DATE EVENT #OF BIKES #OF PARTICIPANTS 10/01/16 Nun Run 2 4 10/02/16 Chapter Breakfast - Alma Latina 7 10/08/16 Breakfast - Simply Kountry 4 6 10/15/16 Lunch Ride - Burger Fresh 7 9 10/16/16 N2 s 30th Birthday Party 2 24 10/19/16 Social Dinner - El Ranchero 1 15 10/21/16 Region H Fall Foliage Ride 9 13 10/23-27 Camping at Lake Ouachita State Park 5 7 10/29/16 Chapter Gathering 17/4 visitors NOVEMBER National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month Go Purple with a Purpose for Alzheimer's Disease Awareness and Caregivers Month. President Ronald Reagan designated November as National Alzheimer s Disease Awareness Month in 1983. At the time, fewer than 2 million Americans had Alzheimer s; today, the number of people with the disease has soared to nearly 5.4 million. Get involved this month, and help raise awareness for Alzheimer s disease. (Source: Alz.org) VETERANS DAY Veterans Day 2016 will be observed on Friday, November 11th, 2016. As a federal holiday Veterans Day is typically observed on November 11 th every year. However, if it occurs on a Sunday then the following Monday is designated as the Federal holiday, and if it occurs on a Saturday then either Saturday or Friday may be designated. Thank you, veterans and active-duty military! CHAPTER N2 MONTHLY WEDNESDAY NIGHT SOCIAL DINNER 6:30 p.m. NOV Steve & Linda Seligman Wed., Nov. 16 - (Fuddruckers - 4360 Kingwood Drive, KW 77339-281-361-7800) DEC Robin Smith

2016 Page 17 No Meal Ride Saturday, November 5 8:00 a.m. Depart from the Valero gas station on Northpark and Hwy. 59. Randy Rainwater will lead the ride. Chapter Social Dinner Wednesday, November 16 6:30 p.m. Steve & Linda Seligman have chosen (Fuddruckers - 4360 Kingwood Dr, KW 77339-281-361-7800) for the November s social dinner. Ya ll come! Daylight Savings Time Ends Sunday, November 6 Chapter N2 Monthly Gathering @ the American Legion Hall Saturday, November 19 6:00 p.m. There will be a potluck meal after the meeting. Please bring a dish to share. Water and paper products will be provided. Chapter N2 Breakfast @ Mo s BBQ Sunday, November 6 9:00 a.m. Thursday, November 24 Veteran s Day Friday, November 11 Texas Honor Ride Saturday, November 12 WWW.TEXASHONORRIDE.ORG Fruitcake/Candy/Nut Ride/Overnighter Corsicana, TX November 12-13 We will be meeting at the Valero gas station at 6:30 am at Northpark Drive and Hwy. 59 with a breakfast stop in Trinity, TX. For those planning to make this overnighter, the group is staying at the Days Inn, (2008 S. US Hwy. 287, Corsicana 75110). Our lunch stop will be in Corsicana. Annual Post-Thanksgiving Campout @ Wolf Creek Park Coldspring, TX November 24-27 Our confirmed sites at Wolf Creek Park in Coldspring, TX are located up on the hill. It is up to you to secure your own campsite (936-653-4312)! Bring tents/campers and your own food and beverages. On Saturday evening, we will enjoy a Hobo Stew for dinner. Randy will make a starter for the stew, but we need everyone to contribute a canned good and/or cooked meat to the pot (no cream soups, fish, or seafood and no fresh vegetables). You can also bring crackers, cubed cheese, and desserts. Bring your movies. We had a great turnout last year and hope to repeat it again. For those noncampers, feel free to come join us for the day. It may be dry, it may be cold, and it may be hot, but you will never forget the experience! Kingwood Farmer s Market Thursdays 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Town Center Park in Kingwood Vendors have fresh produce, flowers, breads and baked goods, fruits, homemade items, and more.

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