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RAMBLIN REPORT Happenings
Thank you very much to Larry and Mary Schmuhl for being the reporters. The February campout was held February 14-18 with early bird on the 13th at the Good Sams of Florida Winter rally at the North Florida Fairgrounds in Talla-hassee, Florida. The rally was attended by Ken and Sherrie Risberg and George and Lorretta Redderoth who parked with staff, Don and Tressa Dish-man and John and Sue Johnson who parked with Getaway Sams, and Larry and Mary Schmuhl and Jack and Pat Dean who parked with Sunset Ramblers. Ken is back to being in charge of facilities so they arrived the Thursday before the rally started so he could meet with the fairgrounds staff on Friday to make sure we had the tables and chairs we needed for the rally. George and Lorretta were scheduled to arrive on Friday but had a tire blow out just 7 miles into the trip. They got the tire replaced, spent the night at home and had a safe journey to camp on Saturday. Tuesday, brought the early birds, Don, Tressa, John and Sue. George and Lor-retta helped in the kitchen. Ken welcomed the vendors and the chapter raffle participants. Sherrie had her camera in hand and helped where ever she was needed. We did not have any winners at Samgo that night. Wednesday, Larry and Mary arrived and were parked on the island between two roads. Jack and Pat arrived a short time later and were parked next door. They had water and electric and a very short walk to the buildings for registra-tion, vendors and other activities. Wednesday afternoon, Sue and Tressa played Hand and Foot. Tressa took 2nd place-way to go Tressa!. That evening we had opening ceremonies followed by entertainment. We were well repre-sented in the chapter flag parade. Jack and Pat carried Sunset Ramblers, John and Sue carried North Florida Lifetime Sams and Tressa and Sheila carried Getaway Sams. There was lots of dancing to the music. Thursday morning bright and early Pat, Tressa, Lorretta and Sherrie attended the first timers meeting. Soon it was door prize winning day. Larry won wire ties and Jack got a blanket. We had hot dogs at lunch time plus visits to the vendors. All of us “donated” to the Samgo pots as we had fun playing. Friday was ice cream day. Larry, Mary, Jack and Pat ventured into town to find Bruesters. The rest of us enjoyed the rally ice cream social. Unfortunate-ly, Don and Tressa’s awning had an issue when they put it out and a nasty wind gust caused it to fail completely. The wonderful folks at Camping World of Tallahassee brought over a ladder and took it down for them. The kettle corn vendor arrived and the fairgrounds had a wonderful sweet smell. We checked out the indoor chapter flea market. The evening entertainment was a blue grass
Officers
President: Pat Dean cell 904-505-5206 [email protected]
Vice-President: Janet Duvall cell 904-874-9723 [email protected]
Secretary: Tressa Dishman cell 904-504-1031 [email protected]
Treasurer: Rich Gavin
cell: 904-424-2621
Wagon Master: Rich Gavin
cell: 904-424-2621
Newsletter Editor: Sherrie Ris-
berg cell: 904-613-3373
Reporter: See Schedule
For past newsletters, go to www.goodsams-florida.org
February 2018
Volume 17, Issue 2
Camping Tips
Bring plenty of plastic waste disposal bags. The heavy duty kind are best because you may need to store them in your RV until you reach a waste disposal area.
band which had the place rocking. Saturday began with the usual coffee and donuts and a car show on the premis-es. Everyone enjoyed checking out the cars. Mary, Pat and George built and entered a Mardi Gras themed table decorating contest. Mary had found a bear at the flea market and he agreed to be part of the decorations. We did not win, but all the entrants were great. Sherrie taught a class on making Boggy Creek bears. Max and Jill Campbell joined Ken and Sherrie, Jack and Pat, and Larry and Mary for dinner at Kayce’s Buffet. The fried green tomatoes were deli-cious. Lorretta did not feel good so they stayed in. Lorretta and George won a chapter raffle and took home a folding wagon. The entertainment that night was a gospel group who mixed popular music in with the spiritual music. Af-terward, the always anticipated door prize giveaway began. Tressa won a step-ladder which might help installing a new awning. Too soon, it was Sunday. Time to dump the tanks, go home and get ready for the March campout and the spring rally at the Okeechobee KOA. We did not hold a meeting. Thank you for the great support of the monthly food bank collection. Please be sure to make you reservations for each cam-pout as soon as possible-it helps the campground know how many of us are planning on coming. Please continue to pray for each other-that’s what helps bind us together as a chapter family.
PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU ARE OR ARE NOT COMING TO ALL CAMPOUTS. Please send Rich Gavin, wagon master and Pat Dean, presi-dent, an email, or make a phone call with your plans. Communication is im-portant. 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. Please try very hard to make your reservations at least 30 days in ad-vance.
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Birthdays
1/18 Herb Sheldon 2/1 Sarah Edmondson 2/13 Rich Gavin 2/27 Don Dishman 3/13 Sue Johnson 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 6/14 Digna Rivera 7/9 Ray Rivera 8/1 Kath Cody 8/7 Duke Denson 8/22 Mary Schmuhl 8/29 Tressa Dishman 8/31 Debby Thompson 9/14 Janet Duvall 9/19 Chick Thompson 9/23 Jean Bogardus 9/26 Pam Frederick 10/6 Rich Frederick 10/21 Tom Kotheimer 10/31 Catherine Webb 11/2 John Johnson 11/15 Pat Dean 11/23 Jack Dean 12/5 Jack Webb 12/12 Barbara Denson 12/17 Kathy Kotheimer 12/18 George Redderoth 12/31 Norma Sheldon
Chapter Meeting Information
Wagon Master Information
Food: 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 9-11 Yellow Jacket RV Resort, 55 SE 503 Ave, Old Town, FL 32680. Phone: 352-542-8365; www.yellowjacketrvresort.com. Please call the park to make your reservations. Don’t forget to let Rich G. and Pat know your plans. Food: Irish potluck April 18-22 (eb17) Good Sam’s of Florida Spring Rally in Okeechobee. The application will be on their website www.goodsams-florida.org. Please mark your application to park with Sunset Ramblers and let Pat and Rich G. know when you mail it in. Food: TBD May 11-13 Lake City RV Resort, 3864 N US Hwy 441, Lake City, FL, Phone: 386-752-0830. You can call or email them at [email protected]. Again please remember to let Pat and Rich know your plans. Food: TBD June 8-10 Suwannee River Rendezvous Resort, 828 NE Primrose Rd., Mayo, FL 32066. Phone 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 Pat and Rich G. know your plans. Food: TBD July 13-15 TDA Food: TBD August 10-12 Sandy Oaks RV Resort, 6760 Lecanto Hwy, Beverly Hills, FL, 34465. Phone: 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 Pat and Rich your plans. Food: TBD August 30-September 3 in conjunction with North Florida Lifetime Sams-Details to follow after their November meeting. 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 North Florida Lifetime Sams. We can come early to this campout. Please communicate your plans to Rich, wagon master and Pat, president. Food: Friday pm-potluck, Sat am-potluck, Sat pm-meat to grill and dish to share, Sun am-potluck, Sun pm-restaurant TBD October 12-14 Coastal GA RV Resort, 287 South Port Parkway, Brunswick, GA 31523. Phone: 912-264-3869; www.coastalgarvresort.com; Please call
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Anniversaries
January 4, 1964 Tom & Kathy Kotheimer
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 18, 1983 Ken & Sherrie Risberg
July 1, 1984 Chick & Debby Thompson
July 4, 1964 Ken & Kath Cody
July 24, 1976 Rich & Pam Frederick
August 27, 1960 Duke & Barbara Denson
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
Fried Green Tomatoes
By Paula Dean 6-8 servings
5 green tomatoes, cut into ½-inch-thick slices 1½ teaspoons salt 1½ cups all-purpose flour, divided 1 cup buttermilk 1 large egg 1 cup yellow cornmeal 1 tablespoon seasoned salt Vegetable oil for frying Place tomato slices on paper towels. Sprinkle with ¾ tea-spoon salt. Turn tomatoes, and sprinkle with remaining ¾ teaspoon salt. Let stand for 30 minutes (see tip on page 24). Pat dry with paper tow-els. In a shallow dish, place ½ cup flour. In a separate shal-low dish, whisk together but-termilk and egg. In a third shallow dish, combine corn-meal, seasoned salt, and re-maining 1 cup flour. Dredge tomatoes in flour, shaking off excess. Dip in buttermilk mixture to coat. Dredge tomatoes in cornmeal mixture, shaking off excess. In a large skillet, pour vege-table oil to a depth of ⅛ inch; heat oil over medium heat. Add tomatoes, in batches, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until golden brown. Drain on a wire rack over paper towels. Serve im-mediately.
the park and let them know you are with the Sunset Ramblers. Check in time is 1:00pm. Please let Rich and Pat know you are coming. Food: TBD November 14-18, 2018 (eb13th) 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 Pat know when you mail it in. Food: TBD December 14-16, 2018 Lake City RV Resort, 3864 N US Hwy 441, Lake City, FL, Phone: 386-752-0830. You can call or email them at [email protected]. Again please remember to let Pat and Rich know your plans. Food: TBD
PHOTO GALLERY
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What’s Cooking?
Tressa and her partner took 2nd place! Chapter Parade Pat and Jack
Sue and John
Sheila and Tressa
Wednesday evening dancing Sherrie & Ken Pat & Jack Mary & Larry Lorretta & George
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RAMBLIN REPORT
Reporter Schedule
2018 January-Rich and Pam Frederick February-Larry & Mary Schmuhl March-Don & Tressa Dishman April-Jack & Pat Dean May-George & Lorretta Redderoth June-Bruce & Janet Du-vall July-NEED A VOLUN-TEER August-John & Sue John-son September-Ken and Sher-rie Risberg
October-Bob & Sarah Edmondson November-NEED A
VOLUNTEER December-Tom & Kathy Kotheimer
Mary met this bear who agreed to work at our table decoration for Mardi Gras as Ramblin’ bear was with the Duvalls George, Mary and Pat
Table Decorating Contest
Dinner at Kayce’s buffet Tressa won a stool
Dancing Friday night Larry & Mary Pat & Jack Sue & John Mary & Larry
Lorretta calling out the indoor game winners on Friday night
Thanking Camping World!
During the January camp out I moved from Don and Tressa’s house to Bruce and Janet Duvall’s house. Soon it was time to leave for the Tampa Super Show where I fell in love with my Geico friends. We did not do much other traveling as Bruce had prostrate surgery so I helped watch over him during his recovery.
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Bear tales as reported by Ramblin Bear
Fun times at the Tampa Super Show with Bruce and Janet.