Volume 16, Issue 1 January, 2017 RAMBLIN REPORT Happenings Officers President: Rich Frederick cell: 386-365-2035 tengauge1@windstream.net Vice-President: Bob Edmondson 352-468-1448, cell: 904-351-281-0594 bobaloubob2@gmail.com Secretary: Pam Frederick cell: 386-288-0280 tengauge1@windstream.net Treasurer: Kath Cody 904-397- 0235, cell: 603-475-4735 CodyinNH@msn.com Wagon Master: Rich Gavin cell: 904-424-2621 rhgretired@gmail.com Newsletter Editor:Sherrie Risberg cell: 904-613-3373 risbergs@comcast.net Reporter: See Schedule For past newsletters, go to www.goodsams-florida.org Camping Tips As you begin to pack, start by gathering items in a corner of a room. Just keep adding to the pile as you think of new items. A special thank you to Tom and Kathy Kotheimer for being such great reporters for this newsletter!! The January campout was held at Lake City RV Resort in Lake City, FL, January 13-15. Really "early birds" were Jack & Catherine Webb arriving on Sunday, beating Rich Gavin to the campground as he arrived on Monday. The majority of campers arrived on Thursday: Bob & Sarah Edmondson, Bruce & Janet Duvall, Tressa & Don Dishman, George & Lorretta Redderoth, Jack & Pat Dean, Sue & John Johnson, Ken & Kath Cody, Kathy & Paul Newton, Rich and Pam Frederick and Kathy & Tom Kotheimer. Friday brought the arrival of visitors, Barbara and Duke Denson. George & Becky Clark had planned to attend; however, George's mother became ill and was hospitalized. Also, Digna and Ray Rivera were planning to join us; however, Digna was hospitalized with a serious lung infection and treated with IV antibiotics. We are keeping all of them in our prayers. Thursday afternoon: Kathy and Paul as well as Janet and Bruce invited everyone to a "tour of RV homes". We investigated all of the nooks and crannies, and had great fun. The beautiful weather allowed us to sit outside and visit with one another. That night, several couples went out for dinner at Cedar River Seafood while others went to the Marion Street Bistro in downtown Lake City. After dinner, several couples went to the club house to play cards. Friday was another Chamber of Commerce day, perfect for visiting with each other. That afternoon brought the arrival of Barbara & Duke. Unfortunately (or fortunately) they mentioned that they were having some air conditioning and mechanical problems with their RV. As you can imagine, our guys in the know made a beeline to their site and diagnosed the problems. The next day everything seemed to be working well thanks to our technical geniuses. George and Loretta were kind enough to teach several of us how to play Texas Canasta later that day. Paul and Jack worked on a puzzle that Paul brought and then continued with puzzles in the club house which kept many people busy for much of the weekend. Pat and Kathy N. were amused observers. That evening, we all played Sevens in the club house and enjoyed snacks. Pam reminded everyone that preparation for our Saturday night soup would begin at 3:30, so please bring your vegetables to the club house. In addition, she announced that a $50 memorial contribution in Al Richardson's name was sent to Boggy Creek. Della Solomon will be notified with well wishes from Sunset Ramblers. Saturday morning brought everyone outside again for more visiting. Some occupied their time with card games, more puzzles and shopping in Lake
Page 2 City. Kathy K helped Pat with her crocheting that she is just learning to do. That evening, we enjoyed soup and sandwiches, a delicious cheese ball with crackers and desserts. Many thanks go to Rich Gavin for his supervision of our soup supper. Ken and Kath came to dinner decked out in their New England Patriot shirts which proved to be Ken's lucky shirt as he won the 50/50 drawing. We had a rousing game of "I Need It" before ending the evening. Sunday morning everyone met to say good bye and tell each other what a great time they had. Rich Gavin would be leaving the next day. Chapter Meeting Information We did not have a meeting, but secretary Pam, did let us know the donation in Al s memory and a note to Della were being sent. Please remember those who weren t with us recently due to illness or traveling. Also please remember to bring canned goods to each campout for our ongoing food bank donation. Birthdays 1/18 Herb Sheldon 2/1 Sarah Edmondson 2/13 Rich Gavin 2/20 Paul Newton 2/27 Don Dishman 3/13 Sue Johnson 3/14 Ray Storey 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 6/1 Billy Rogers 6/14 Digna Rivera 7/9 Ray Rivera Wagon Master Information Reminder: please send Rich Gavin, wagon master and Rich Frederick, president, an email, or make a phone call with your plans for every campout!! Please let them know if you are or are not coming to the campout. Communication is important. Campgrounds ask questions, people get worried when you don t come at your normal time. Their email 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. February 15-19 (eb14th) Florida Winter Rally, Tallahassee, FL March10-12 Twin Oaks Park, Hoboken, GA April 26-30 (eb25th) Florida Spring Rally, Okeechobee, FL May 12-14 Yellow Jacket RV Resort, Old Town, Fl. June 9-11 Sandy Oaks RV Resort, Beverly Hills, Fl. July 7-9 TBA August 11-13 TBA September 1-3 (eb8/31) with North Florida Lifetime Sam s, Wild Frontier, 8/1 Kath Cody 8/15 Oye Rogers 8/19 Peggy Storey 8/22 Mary Schmuhl 8/29 Tressa Dishman 8/31 Debby Thompson 9/14 Janet Duval 9/19 Chick Thompson 9/23 Jean Bogardus 9/26 Pam Frederick 10/6 Rich Frederick 10/21 Tom Kotheimer 10/22 Al Richardson 10/27 Kathy Newton 10/31 Catherine Webb 11/2 John Johnson 11/15 Pat Dean 11/23 Jack Dean 11/28 Leo Nadeau 12/5 Jack Webb 12/9 Della Solomon 12/17 Kathy Kotheimer 12/18 George Redderoth 12/31 Norma Sheldon
Page 3 Anniversaries January 4, 1964 Tom & Kathy Kotheimer January 22,1959 Rich & Jeannie Gavin February 15, 1964 Bob & Sarah Edmondson April 16, 1983 Don & Tressa Dishman May 26, 1995 Herb & Norma Sheldon May 27, 1995 Larry & Mary Schmuhl June 5. 1999 Paul and Kathy Newton June 18, 1983 Ken & Sherrie Risberg July 1, 1984 Chick & Debby Thompson July 4, 1964 Ken & Kath Cody July 5, 1985 Ray & Peggy Storey July 24, 1976 Rich & Pam Frederick August 18, 1990 Billy & Oye Rogers August 29, 1985 Al Richardson & Della Solomon 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 Ocala, FL October 13-15 TBA November 15-19 (eb14th) Florida Fall Rally, Eustis, FL December 8-10 Twin Oaks Park, Hoboken GA Location Details *February 15-19 (eb14)-good Sam s of Florida s Winter Rally in Tallahassee. The application is on their www.goodsams-florida.org. Please mark your application to park with Sunset Ramblers and let Rich and Rich know when you mail it in. *March 10-12 -Twin Oaks RV Park, 401 Twin Oaks Dr., Hoboken, GA. 31542. Phone number :912-458-2365; www.twinoakspark.com. We will be paying $20 cash per night with Rich G. collecting cash and paying the bill. Please contact Rich and Rich F. to make your reservation. *April 26-19 (eb25) Good Sam of Florida Spring Rally in Okeechobee. The application is their website www.goodsams-florida.org. Please mark your application to park with Sunset Ramblers and let Rich and Rich know when you mail it in. *May 12-14 Yellow Jacket RV Resort, 55 SE 503 Ave, Old Town, FL 32680. Phone number: 352-542-8365; www.yellowjacketrvresort.com. Please call the park to make your reservations. Don t forget to let Rich and Rich know your plans. *June 9-11 Sandy Oaks RV Resort, 6760 Lecanto Hwy, Beverly Hills, FL, 34465. Phone number: 352-465-7233; www.sandyoaksrvresort.com. Please call the park to make your reservations and be sure to tell them you are with Sunset Ramblers. Please communicate to Rich and Rich your plans. *July 7-9 TBA *August 11-13 TBA *September 1-3 (eb 8/31) Wild Frontier Campground, 3040 NW Gainesville Rd. Ocala, FL, 34475. Phone number: 352-629-3540; www.wildfrontiercampground.com. Please let them know you are camping with North Florida Lifetime Sams. *October 13-15 TBA *November 15-19 (eb14th) Good Sam s of Florida s Fall Rally in Eustis. The application will go on their www.goodsams-florida.org in May. Please mark your application to park with Sunset Ramblers and let Rich and Rich know when you mail it in. *December 8-10 Twin Oaks RV Park, 401 Twin Oaks Dr., Hoboken, GA. 31542. Phone number: 912-458-2365; www.twinoakspark.com. We will be paying $20 cash per night with Rich G. collecting cash and paying the bill. Please contact Rich and Rich F. to make your reservation. Food Details 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
Page 4 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!! February: potluck-date and time TBD at the rally. March: Irish potluck April: potluck-date and time TBD at the rally. September: Friday pm-potluck: Saturday am-breakfast potluck: Saturday lunch-provided by campground: Saturday pm-salad and dessert potluck: Sunday am-breakfast potluck: Sunday pm-sams St. Johns Seafood in Ocala PHOTO GALLERY What s Cooking? OATMEAL CRAISINS DRIED CRANBERRIES WHITE CHOCOLATE CHUNK COOKIES Kathy Kotheimer 2/3 cup butter or margarine, softened 2/3 cup brown sugar 2 large eggs 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats 1 1/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup Craisins Dried Cranberries 2/3 cup white chocolate chunks or chips Visitors Duke and Barbara Denson Duke, Bob Rich F, Rich G Checking out the rigs Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Using an electric mixer, beat butter or margarine and sugar together in a medium mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Add eggs, mixing well. Combine oats, flour, baking soda and salt in a separate mixing bowl. Add to butter mixture in several additions, mixing well after each addition. Stir in dried cranberries and white chocolate chunks/ chips. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire rack. Makes approx. 2 1/2 to 3 dozen cookies.
Page 5 Good times hanging out and eating food Duncan Bob and Rich G fixing problem RAMBLIN REPORT Reporter Schedule 2017 January-Tom & Kathy Kotheimer February-Rich Gavin March-Ray & Peggy Storey Tressa, Jack W and Don George, Sue, Tressa and Lorretta playing cards Puzzle time with Paul Rich F Pat and Kathy N April-Herb & Norma Sheldon May-Bob & Sarah Edmondson June-Bruce & Jan Duvall July-George & Lorretta Redderoth Ken and Kath win the 50/50 Rich G and John with the pot of soup Our banner with a plaque for Al August-please volunteer September-Ken & Sherrie Risberg October-please volunteer November-Jack & Pat Dean December-Rich & Pam Frederick Fun times with our dogs