Volume 16, Issue 2 February 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 When loading your gear and belongings, use basket shelves and plastic containers in your RV for easy storage. Rich Gavin, the scheduled reporter had mechanical problems with his rig, so Sherrie Risberg, editor, filled in as the reporter. The February campout was held at the Good Sams of Florida Winter Rally in Tallahassee, February 15-19. The rally was held at the North Florida Fairgrounds on Paul Russell Rd. in Tallahassee and the theme was Be My Valentine. The weather was awesome all week with a short rainy morning on Saturday. George and Lorretta Redderoth and Ken and Sherrie Risberg arrived early to help set up as part of the state staff and were parked with staff. Don and Tressa Dishman and John and Sue Johnson arrived as part of the early birds on Tuesday and were parked with Getaway Sams. Pat and Jack Dean and Bruce and Jan Duvall arrived on Wednesday and parked as Sunset Ramblers. Tuesday evening was early bird bingo. Tressa, Sue, George, Lorretta, Ken and Sherrie all played. Sue won a game but had to split her winnings with another player. George is now helping in the kitchen and we started off Wednesday with sausage biscuits. Several of us took time for shopping at the vendors. Ken is now the vendor coordinator and we had several new vendors to check out. That afternoon it was time for Lorretta s new job, indoor games. Tressa and Sue enjoyed playing Hand and Foot. Sherrie is still the historian so she was busy taking pictures. That night it was time for opening ceremonies. Pat and Jack did a great job carrying our Sunset Rambler flag. Tressa and John carried the flag for North Florida Lifetime Sams. While we were attending opening ceremonies, Jack and Pat s Hershey got into rolls and ate them package and all. They watched him overnight and took him to the vet on Thursdayan expensive visit but all did turn out well in the end. Later that evening after the opening entertainment, our former ASD, Sharon Bundy lost her newlywed husband of 11 months, Frank Wyatt. It was quick and totally unexpected; our hearts and prayers go out to all of the Bundy s and Wyatt s. Her address for anyone wanting to send a card is P.O. Box 28294, Jacksonville, 32226. Thursday brought beanbag baseball, chapter raffles, shopping, seminars, door prizes and more indoor games. We had hot dogs for lunch and enjoyed the busy day. Tressa had fun playing Mexican train dominos. Jan and Bruce enjoyed looking at the new rigs and stopped to talk to Ken and Sherrie. That night it was time for Bingo. George, Lorretta, Tressa, Sue, Pat, Bruce and Jan all played. Tonight s winner was Pat. She won a game worth $30 and did not have to split her money. Congrats to all the bingo winners. Friday we enjoyed starting our day with sausage gravy and biscuits. George had built a propane oven so the biscuits were toasty warm. Pat did a great job
Page 2 speaking on our behalf at the first timer s meeting. Holey board was the outdoor game of the day but like baseball it was played inside. The buildings in Tally are great for keeping us out of the weather. Lunch was a fundraiser for Florida Eagle Sams and the BBQ was good. Ice cream was a served and enjoyed by all. Tressa enjoyed sitting outside with Maggie. At entertainment that night, Jan and Bruce and John and Sue enjoyed dancing to the music. Sue and Tressa joined in the line dancing. Saturday morning it was Krispy Kreme donuts. Good thing we keep moving to work off all the food. Bocci ball was canceled due to the rainy morning. About lunch time, the sun came back out and the beautiful weather continued. It was great to be in shorts during the day and a light jacket at night. That afternoon, Tressa attended the seminar Sherrie taught on Boggy Creek Bears. It was well received and we should be having another one in Okeechobee. There were samples to see of each stage of making a bear. Saturday night after the entertainment we had lots and lots of door prizes and Jan won $25 at Bob Evans. Several of us won door prizes from the table during the week. Sunday morning brought out the waving good bye from the staff. Thru out camp you could hear see you in Okeechobee, see you next time, had a great time, safe travels etc 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 Chapter Meeting Information We did not have a meeting. Please remember those who were unable to be with us due to illness, traveling or mechanical issues. Also please remember to bring canned goods to each campout for our ongoing food bank donation-they are so grateful for all we contribute. 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 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 plans. Campouts are held Friday-Sunday with early birds on Thursday or earlier if desired. 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 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 Ocala North RV Park, Riddick, FL August 11-13 Suwannee River Renedezvous Resort, Mayo FL Sept. 1-3 (eb8/31) with N. FL Lifetime Sam s, Wild Frontier, Ocala, FL October 13-15 Coastal GA RV Resort, Brunswick, GA November 15-19 (eb14th) Florida Fall Rally, Eustis, FL December 8-10 Twin Oaks Park, Hoboken GA Location Details *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 26-30 (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 Ocala North RV Park, 16905 NW Hwy 225, Reddick, FL 32686. Phone number: 352-591-1723. www.ocalanorthrv.com. Please call the park to make your reservation and let them know you are camping with Sunset Ramblers. We can come early to this campout. Please communicate your plans to Rich, wagon master and Rich, president. *August 11-13 Suwannee River Rendezvous Resort, 828 NE Primrose Rd., Mayo, FL 32066. Phone number 386-294-2510; www.suwanneeriverrendezvous.com. Please call the park to make your reservation and let them know you are with the Sunset Ramblers. Be sure to let Rich G. and Rich F. know your plans. We can come early to this campout.
Page 4 *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 Sam s. Please let Rich G. and Rich F. know your plans. *October 13-15 Coastal GA RV Resort, 287 South Port Parkway, Brunswick, GA 31523. Phone: 912-264-3869; www.coastalgarvresort.com; Please call the park to make your reservation by September 5th and let them know you are with the Sunset Ramblers. Check in time is 1:00pm, our rate is $37.49. Please let Rich G. and Rich F. know you are coming. *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 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!! 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 What s Cooking? Crock Pot Beef N Broccoli Servings: 4 2 lbs sirloin steak or boneless beef chuck roast, sliced thin 1 cup beef broth 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 Tbsp. sesame oil 4 garlic cloves, minced 4 Tbsp. cornstarch 4 Tbsp. water 1 head of broccoli, cut into florets For serving: white rice, cooked In the insert of the crockpot, whisk together beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and garlic. Place slices of beef in the liquid and toss to coat. Cover with lid and cook on low heat for 4 hours. After 4 hours, whisk together cornstarch and water in small bowl. Pour into crock pot and stir to mix well. Add the broccoli and gently stir to combine. Cover with lid and cook 30 minutes to cook broccoli and thicken sauce. Serve over warm white rice. Enjoy!
Page 5 PHOTO GALLERY RAMBLIN REPORT Awesome Winter Weather Sue and Tressa at Tues Bingo George s oven Reporter Schedule 2017 January-Tom & Kathy Kotheimer February-Rich Gavin- (sub Sherrie Risberg) Sue and Tressa playing Hand and Foot on Wednesday Flag bearers, Pat, Jack, John, Tressa March-Ray & Peggy Storey April-Herb & Norma Sheldon May-Bob & Sarah Edmondson Sharon Bundy and Frank Wyatt Bruce, Jan and Pat at Thursday s Bingo First timer meeting June-Bruce & Jan Duvall July-George & Lorretta Redderoth August-please volunteer September-Ken & Sherrie Risberg October-please volunteer Jan and Bruce waiting for ice cream Tressa with Maggie Staff introductions Lorretta, George, Ken and Sherrie November-Jack & Pat Dean Check this out!! December-Rich & Pam Frederick Friday night dancing Sue and Tressa, Bruce and Jan, John and Sue Sunday Morning Bruce, Jan, Pat & Jack