BLUE RIDGE LEDGER NEWSLETTER OF THE

BLUE RIDGE LEDGER NEWSLETTER OF THE VOLUME 6, ISSUE 1 GLENDA M. ANGUS, EDITOR APRIL 2017 COMMENTS FROM THE PRESIDENT SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST Once again, the Southeast DOAI rally (Camp Discovery) is complete and it was such a success. I want to thank all of the Blue Ridge Discovery members, especially Frank Cason the rally master, for such a great job. All I heard the whole week was how well it was run. Our thanks to Lazy Days, General R.V. and all the venders for their support and contributions. The only hiccup was that yours truly could not provide good weather for the golf tournament, but we survived and had fun. We, in Blue Ridge, added nine new members which makes our membership now at 54. Our chapter has been so successful over the years and I contribute that to the membership and our previous leadership. One special thanks needs to go to Charlie Harvell who stepped up in our time of need. Our next rally will be at the Outer Banks of North Carolina the first week in April 2017. There is so much history there such as the Wright Memorial, Jockey s Ridge, Ocracoke Island and numerous light houses. We think a great rally has been planned for all of you. It s time to mark your calendars and make your reservations for the Alabama rally followed by our rolling rally to the national rally in Oklahoma in late September and early October. Note the dates which are in the block to the left. As soon as a registration form and itinerary are ready, they will be forwarded to you. Note some important information about our Fall Rally on page 2. Have a great spring! Richard Money Richard Money President Blue Ridge Discoverys Blue Ridge Spring Rally Camp Hatteras Hatteras Island, NC 2-8 Apr 2017 Blue Ridge Fall Rally Pandion Ridge RV Resort Orange Beach, AL 1-6 Oct 2017 DOAI National Rally Shawnee, OK 9-14 Oct 2017 OFFICERS PRESIDENT RICHARD FICERS MONEY VICE PRESIDENT TOM LEYDIC SECRETARY MARGARET ELLEN ASST SECRETARY LINDA TERRILL TREASURER MIKE HOPKINS ASST TREASURER STAN NIEMINSKI For those who have not registered for our Spring Rally which we are sponsoring, I have included the registration form on Page 3-5. Please note the deadline for registration at the RV Resort. WAGON MASTER BOB ANGUS HISTORIAN GLENDA ANGUS MEMBERSHIP JIM PINKERTON

PAGE 2 BLUE RIDGE LEDGER Eileen Haden, a charter member, has moved and wants all her friends to know where to find her. 708 San Remo Ct., Virginia Beach, VA 23454 Phone: (252) 676 2821 E mail: enhhaden@embarqmail.com She wants everyone to know they are welcome to stop by whenever near! Miss u all! Very Bestest, Eileen Note: Eileen will see us at our Outer Banks Rally. Well friends, Barbara and I can hardly believe it and are still pinching ourselves, because we sold our Discovery this afternoon thanks to a referral from Linda Terrill and Harry Terrill. If all goes well, the deal should close about this time next week. It has been a wonderful ride and we will truly miss each and everyone of you, and hope to follow your travels. So, instead of saying good bye, I'll quote my childhood idol, Roy Rogers, and simply say: "Happy trails until we meet again." Whenever any of you are in the Atlanta area, please let us know so we can get together. On 8 March Bob said he got a BRD/DOAI care package all ready for the new owners. Great work Bob! (Bob Zumwalt) David and I had a wonderful time and learned a lot as first timers at the Tampa Rally. However, while there our 16-year-old Maltese, Buffy, became ill. After calling her veterinarian at home and describing her symptoms they recommended we take her to a veterinarian. After an internet search, we took the luck of the draw and found Dr. Sigfredo Rodriquez, at Advanced Veterinary Services in Seffner. His office was located just 2 miles away from Lazydays on MLK Blvd. He contacted Buffy s home veterinarian and got pertinent records and began testing to determine what was wrong. It turned out that she had Pancreatitis and needed to stay at his office and receive fluids and other medications. She stayed at Advanced Veterinary Services for two nights. We picked her up on Thursday and she has been fine ever since. Many of us travel with our pets and when they become ill while you are away from home it can be scary. If while at Lazydays your pet becomes ill just remember Dr. Rodriquez, a great veterinarian, is just around the corner. (Cecelia Hewett) In addition to all those new members from Lazydays we welcome two recruits we met in Webster. Glad to have you on board Linda & Bruce Orvis. It was nice meeting you at Webster and hope to see you both soon at a Rally. Margaret Ellen says it was good seeing everyone at Lazy Days though many folks were sick or recovering. Bruce and Margaret are home and working on their calendars so will be unable to attend the next three rallies. Hopefully we will cross paths along the roads in the coming year. (Margaret Ellen)

VOLUME 6, ISSUE 1 PAGE 3 We have planned a rally that will be fun-filled, and action-packed for all our first rally at the Outer Banks. This area of North Carolina is history-filled and there are events, including self-guided tours (lighthouses, the Wright Memorial, the Kittyhawk, and sand dunes, just to name a few). Everyone should try to plan one day to take the ferry to Ocracoke Island for a unique experience. Various games will be available onsite during the duration of the rally. We are looking forward to seeing all of you! Driving Directions WE STRONGLY SUGGEST THAT YOU DO NOT USE A GPS DEVICE! From the North, Chesapeake, VA area. Take VA 168 south to NC158 East thru Nags Head, NC. Then follow NC12 South (Cape Hattteras National Seashore) to Rodanthe at milepost 40.5. From the West, Interstate 95 area. Take Exit 138/US 64 East to Manteo/Nags Head, NC. Then follow NC12 South (Cape Hatteras National Seashore) to Rodanthe milepost 40.5. Access to Hatteras Island from the South is available via the NC Ferry System from Cedar Island to Ocracoke then to Hatteras Island. www.ncferry.org NEAREST GROCERY STORE IS APPROXIMATELY 30 MILES PLEASE COME PRE- PARED! The Planning Team

PAGE 4 BLUE RIDGE LEDGER Discover the Outer Banks Camp Hatteras RV Resort 24798 NC Hwy 12 Rodanthe, NC 27968 April 4-8 (Departure April 9) Name: DOAI Number: Arrival Date: Departure Date: Call Camp Hatteras RV Resort at 252-987-2777 to reserve your site. Mention you are with the Blue Ridge Discoverys. Our rally rates are $50.88 per night for Interior Sound, and $61.48 per night for Sound Front (taxes included). You may pre-pay and go directly to your selected site, but must see your Blue Ridge Discoverys host/hostess. Make your reservations with Camp Hatteras no later than March 20, 2017. After this date, all remaining sites held for our rally may be released. See the Camp Hatteras website for their cancellation policy. Rally Fee (includes three catered dinners) Number of people Attending Rally: X $50.00 each = Golf at Nags Head Golf Links ($59.00) Number of golfers and handicap Pay at course Fishing Trip $1960 for six to gulf stream, 28-30 miles off shore $1080 for six near shore, 8-12 miles $990 deposit due at time of booking for gulf stream $540 deposit due at time of booking for near shore Check your preference (Rates are based on six people per boat) Mail check and this form to: Mike Hopkins 5753 Highway 85 North #4444 Crestview, FL 32536 Make Checks payable to Blue Ridge Discoverys Rally Fee:

VOLUME 6, ISSUE 1 PAGE 5 Campground Hosts Camp Hatteras RV Resort Bob & Glenda Angus 24798 NC Hwy 12, (Mile Post 40.5) Jim & Brenda Fairfax Rodanthe, NC 27968 Ray & Susan Gutierrez Phone: 252-987-2777 Richard & Jean Money Lat, Lon: 35.57815, -75.46606 www.camphatteras.com April 4-8, 2017 (Departure April 9) Early Arrival April 2-3, 2017 Sun-Mon Apr 2-3 Early Arrival Tuesday Apr 4 8:00-9:00 Wake-up Call Coffee & conversation (Blue Shirt) 5:00 Happy Hour BYOB and snacks to share 6:00 Welcome Dinner (catered, hamburgers/hot dogs) Games and Fun Wednesday Apr 5 8:00-9:00 Wake-up Call Coffee & conversation (Maroon Shirt) 9:30/9:40/9:50 Golf tee times at Nags Head Golf Links Others day on your own 5:00 Happy Hour BYOB and snacks to share 6:00 Dinner out together (Diamond Shoals Restaurant at 6:30) Thursday Apr 6 6:00-9:00 Wake-up Call Coffee & conversation (Yellow Shirt) 4:30 a.m. 4:00 pm Fishing Others Day on your own 5:00 Happy Hour BYOB and snacks to share 6:00 Dinner on your own Friday Apr 7 8:00-9:00 Wake-up Call Coffee & conversation (Green Shirt) Day on your own 5:00 Happy Hour BYOB and snacks to share 6:00 Catered Dinner (Salad Bar/Baked Potato) 7:00 Business Meeting Saturday Apr 8 8:00-9:00 Wake-up Call Coffee & conversation (Blue Shirt) 4:45 Group Pictures 5:00 Happy Hour BYOB and snacks to share 6:00 Catered Dinner (Low Country Boil) Sunday Apr 9 Checkout, goodbye, and safe travels

PAGE 6 BLUE RIDGE LEDGER MASON-DIXON DISCOVERYS VIRGINIA IS FOR LOVERS RALLY JUNE 7-11, 2017 Co-Hosts Sonny and Helen Blackwell & Larry and Mary Anne Weinberg WHERE: AMERICAMP RV RESORT 11322 Air Park Road Ashland, VA 23005 Phone: 804-798-5298 ARRIVE: Wednesday, June 7, 2017 DEPART: Sunday, June 11, 2017 EARLY ARRIVAL: Monday, June 5, 2017 and Tuesday, June 6, 2017 COST: $35.00 per night Call the campground directly. TELL THEM YOU ARE WITH THE MASON-DIXON DISCOVERY RALLY WHEN MAKING YOUR RESERVATION. They do not require a deposit to hold your site. The campground is conveniently located just off I95 at Exit 89 in Virginia. It is near the heart of the historic Richmond area. There are civil war battlefields nearby in Mechanicsville. Museums, wineries and breweries, shopping, great dining, golf, and flea markets, just to name a few of the things to do, are located in the area. Williamsburg, Jamestown, Yorktown, and Charlottesville are a one hour drive away. There is no Rally fee for Mason-Dixon members. There will be a fee of $5.00 per person for non-members and guests. Please mark your calendars and make your reservations early as the campground books up quickly. More information will be furnished as it becomes available.

Pandion Ridge Luxury RV Resort VOLUME 6, ISSUE 1 PAGE 7 Our Fall Rally is at Pandion Ridge Luxury RV Resort in Orange Beach, Alabama. The Rally will be 1-6 October 2017. Forms for registration will be available as soon as our hosts complete arrangements for the itinerary. For those who wish to participate in the rolling rally to Shawnee for the National Rally we will plan to stop in Vicksburg, Mississippi, on the 6th and travel to Texarkana, Texas, on the 7th arriving in Shawnee the afternoon of 8 October. We will not be able to disembark at the Shawnee site before 1200 p.m. because another large rally will be departing that morning. There has been discussion that after the National Rally several Blue Ridge members would like to travel on to Branson, Missouri, for a few days (about 4). Some of you may recall that we had a very nice rally there last year. For planning purposes we need to know how many coaches will travel in the rolling rally to Shawnee and how many would like to go on to Branson. We will need to make arrangements at RV parks that can accommodate us. From Orange Beach to Vicksburg it is 284 miles and a little over 5 hours travel. From Vicksburg to Texarkana, Texas, it is 245 miles and about 4 hours travel. Journey to Shawnee is 280 miles (5 hours) and to Branson will be about 5 hours or 318 miles. It is imperative that you let us know what your plans are concerning the Rolling and National Rally and plans for Branson. Please be prepared to let me know of your decision at the Spring Rally in April. You may also send email to me at angusr@charter.net or angusg@charter.net at any time. (Bob Angus)

PAGE 8 BLUE RIDGE LEDGER Buddy L. Reynolds September 2010 Sevierville, TN It is with regret that we lost Buddy Reynolds, one of our Blue Ridge charter members on 27 February 2017. He will be greatly missed. Your are encouraged to send Becky your sympathy message sharing a memory of Buddy. Becky, remember that we love and care about you. I have included a few photos here of my best memories of Buddy (Glenda)

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PAGE 14 BLUE RIDGE LEDGER Buddy & Frank Cason, 23 April 2014 Blue Ridge Discoverys Rally Charlie Harvell, Buddy, Bruce Ellen General Jackson Showboat, Nashville, Tennessee 23 April 2015

VOLUME 6, ISSUE 1 PAGE 15 Branson Belle, Branson, Missouri 16 September 2015

PAGE 16 BLUE RIDGE LEDGER "Frank Cason, (R) 2017 DOAI SE Region Rally Master and Bob Angus, (L) Blue Ridge Discoverys Rally Master presents the 50/50 drawing check to Mrs. Paula Welenc, Fisher House Manager in Tampa Florida. The check was in the amount of $1950.00. I would like to thank those that were present at the SE Region Rally and to really thank them for their generous purchase of 50/50 tickets. Mrs. Welenc could not believe the amount on the check. Thank you all for helping support our military family's." (Frank Cason, 2017 DOAI SE Region Rally Master) Dining Room Bob Angus, Mrs. Paula Welenc, & Frank Cason Blue Ridge Discoverys Fisher House Kitchen

VOLUME 6, ISSUE 1 PAGE 17 Glenda & Bob Angus, Bill Humphrey and Frank Cason ring in the New Year at the Florida Grande Motor Coach Resort, Webster, Florida

PAGE 18 BLUE RIDGE LEDGER Row 1 (Left to Right Kneeling): Dick Pryor, Doreen Colnaghi, Jack Colnaghi, Retha Hopkins, Mike Hopkins, Anne Spearman, Ron Spearman, Carol Smith, Kathy Pinkerton, Katy Leydic Row 2: Anne Fletcher, Pat Tracy, Sue Pryor, Cecelia Hewett, Ginny Ethier, Don Ethier, Kate May, Margaret Ellen, Bruce Ellen, Diana Blaher, Linda Terrell, Barbara Zumwalt, Bob Zumwalt, John Smith, Bob Angus, Jim Pinkerton Row 3: Bill Humphrey, Glenda Angus, Dick Tracy, Richard Money, Tom Leydic, Jean Money, Dan Fletcher, Helen Blackwell, David Hewett, Sonny Blackwell, Mike Weiher, Kathy Ridgley, Tim Ridgley, Frank Cason, Mike Denning, Carolyn Pinkerton, Kerry Pinkerton, Martha Kuhn, Rick Blaher, Henry Terrell, Bill Johnson Not Available for Photo: Sue & Jack Walters, Kathy & Tom Rogers, Malise & Rick Delaune, Sam & Nancy Hester, Laura Johnson

Escapees Sumpter Oaks, in Bushnell, FL (Courtesy of Retha & Mike Hopkins) VOLUME 6, ISSUE 1 PAGE 19 Linda & Henry Terrill David & Cecelia Hewett Mangrove Mama's in Sugarloaf Key 3 Feb 2017 Having dinner with our new Discovery Owner friends, Linda and Harry Courtesy of David & Cecelia Hewett

PAGE 20 BLUE RIDGE LEDGER On Friday, 4 April, at breakfast Anne Humphrey passed out and was hospitalized. On Saturday, because they couldn't find a reason for this event, Bill insisted she be discharged and returned into Thrive Care. She is better now and he is returning to Florida Grande. Anne did not do well in the hospital with all the heart monitor stuff and the IV. She does not talk so could not understand what was going on. Bill saw her yesterday and she is back to her old self. Much better in the memory care unit than the hospital. Bill received a report from his family doctor as of 8 March, Anne s test show no issues, CT scan, blood urine, heart all pretty normal. Bill cannot explain the passing out that morning. Please keep Anne in your prayers and thoughts. Thanks. Bill Humphrey Diana Blaher had a shoulder replacement in November and she was really moving that arm in January. Looking great Diana. It was good to see Margaret Ellen up and around after her surgery. She was a great help at the rally. Take it easy Margaret and don t overdo it. Julie Berry is having a few issues and took a trip home for some tests while in Webster. Hope this finds her well on her return. I ve been told that Mary Anne & Larry Weinberg s son is doing better but it will be some time before he is completely recovered. Mary Anne indicates that Larry s hip surgery is scheduled for April 3d. He was hospitalized last week with aspiration after an endoscopy. It was treated and he is fine now. (Mary Anne Weinberg) My grandson, Chad Angus and sister, Gloria Davis, are having eye surgery next week (one in Louisana and the other in Tennessee). Please keep them in your prayers. (Glenda) Please keep all our members who are having medical issues in your prayers. Please let me know of any one who needs to be added to our prayer list.

VOLUME 6, ISSUE 1 FOR THE COOK PAGE 21 Stuffed Tomatoes 3/4 cup mayo (your choice, even Miracle Whip) 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese 1/8 t. garlic powder 1/2 t. dried basil 1 pkg. bacon (OR bacon bits) cherry tomatoes Cook, crumble/chop bacon into bits. Mix 1-5 together. Core tomatoes (throw the core out) & stuff. You may also halve & core the tomatoes. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. (Courtesy of Margaret Ellen) Pineapple Casserole (A favorite of Blue Ridge Chapter Dinners) Yield: 4 Servings (1 qt Baking Dish) Can be doubled 1 20 oz can pineapple chunks in juice, un-drained ½ cup Sugar 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded 1 cup Ritz crackers, crushed (a little over ½ a sleeve) 3 Tbsp butter or margarine (melted) Drain pineapple reserving 3 Tbsp juice. Combine sugar, flour. Stir in reserved juice. Add cheese & pineapple chunks. Spoon mixture into 1 qt casserole dish. Combine crumbs & butter, stirring well. Sprinkle over pineapple mixture. Bake uncovered at 350o for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly & browned. Serve hot or cold. ** Sometimes I will triple the recipe & adjust measurements accordingly. The topping (Ritz Crackers & Butter) might take a little more depending on the size of the casserole dish. (Carol Smith 2013)

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PAGE 24 BLUE RIDGE LEDGER ORDER FORM FOR BLUERIDGE MERCHANDISE NAME: ADDRESS: PHONE/EMAIL: 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 29615 (864) 239-0050 (Fax) (864) 239-6611 or (cell) (864) 979-0107 nancy.quinn@proforma.com

VOLUME 6, ISSUE 1 PAGE 25 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. 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 Email Name Address Name as you want it engraved Name as you want it engraved Name Badges @$7.75 $ Bolos (Blue) (White) @ $2.50 ea $ Magnetic Pinless Option @ $2.00 $ Blue Ridge License Plate (6x12) @ $22.95 $ Tag-up bracket for LP hanging @ $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

VOLUME 6, ISSUE 1 PAGE 26 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: Mike Hopkins Phone: (770) 363-2888 5753 Highway 85 North #4444 Email: chindog@chin.org Crestview, FL 32536 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 Email: Co-Pilot s Email 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 Mike Hopkins and he will coordinate with the DOAI Membership Chairman. (Revised 1/07/2017)