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CALOOSA WINNIES
Febuary 2008 outing
Sun Lake RV Resort in Ruskin, Florida was the
destination for the Caloosa Winnies February Campout. On January 31st
18 coaches began rolling in, including co-hosts Bill & Sue Fuss, Charlie &
Ellen Zucker, Nancy & Jerry Miller.
The recreation hall tables were all decorated in red as
we celebrated Valentine’s Day. Sue made beautiful table decorations,
including big tissue paper flowers and places cards with each members
picture. We welcomed special guests, WIT Eastern Area Reps Dick &
Mikki Dodge, Ray & Lois Voss, WIT members from Minnesota. Ray is president
of WITCARS Ham Radio Group.
We welcomed new members Gary & Gail Darner, Peter &
Corinne Wightman.
Bud & Sue Swift, friends of Ceil & Jack Hanna also
came to visit and decided to join our group! WELCOME to our new members,
we’re delighted to have you!
At 4:00pm we headed to Roaring 20’s Restaurant and
Theater Organ Concert Hall for dinner and the wonderful concert on the
1920’s organ. It was a wonderful experience of food and music which was
enjoyed by all. The remainder of the evening cards and games were on tap at
Sun Lake.
Friday morning the sun was up early and so were the
cooks preparing a pancake breakfast with all the trimmings. The morning
activity was a trip to the Ruskin Weather Station where we saw first hand
how they track storms and predict the weather. Lunch was served at Sun Lake
including homemade soup and sandwiches. At 1:30 the Winnebago Races began.
The minature motorhomes were set up on a
track taped on the tables, bets were placed, the dice were tossed and
the winners collected their prizes. To test our brain skills a word scramble
contest was passed out that listed the names of Winnebago/Itasca coaches
going back to the 1960’s. This was a real challenge, the winners were the
team of Ellen Zucker & Mikki Dodge.
At 4:00pm Happy Hour commenced, along with a 50/50
drawing. Jack Hanna set up a dinner for us at the Elks Club nearby and we
all enjoyed the Fish Fry. Back at Sun Lake our contest of the evening was
guessing “Who’s Who”. Sue made posters of the members old pictures from
childhood, weddings, school, etc. and we had to guess who was who!
This brought lots of laughs – and surprises! The winners with the most
correct guesses were Bob & Jackie Coy.
Saturday morning we all made “Omelets In A Bag”, our
own special concoctions, and they all turned out great!! Everyone brought a
dish to pass and we had a banquet to say the least! The business meeting was
started by President Jerry Miller at 10:00am, including the final plans for
the Winnie Gators State Rally coming in March and our final decorations
plan. We also shared techical tips on RV’s with member Chris Ross bringing
step by step directions how to restring coach blinds. That was a welcomed
tip! Walter Feldgoise also brought information on replacement under sink
water filters. Jerry Miller also mentioned the easy way to clean bugs of the
RV is with a wet dryer sheet. THANKS to all for these great tips!
Our “Skinnie Winnies” group, 4 members who have View &
Navion coaches were all parked in a small space and because they were really
squeezed into the space, President Jerry Miller presented Kathryn Griffin,
Walter Feldgoise, Gary & Gail Darner, Pete & Corinne Wightman the
“EXSQUEEEEEEEEZE ME” award for their great sacrifice & comraderie!
The afternoon was free time for exploring the area,
napping, shopping, checking out motorhomes, and at 4:00pm we gathered once
again for Happy Hour. Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes was served for dinner,
along with wonderful dishes prepared by our GREAT cooks! Cards and games
were on the agenda for the rest of the evening.
Sunday morning was our traditional bagel, donut,
muffin, fruit breakfast before we all said our goodbyes. THANKS to our
co-hosts for providing another wonderful weekend of fun and fellowship.
Leaving the rec hall spick and span.
If you are traveling in our area consider yourselves
invited to attend our campouts! Check the Who’s Inviting Travelers section
for our schedule!
Nancy Miller
239-574-2511
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