RAMBLIN REPORT Happenings

Thank you very much to Rich Gavin for being the reporter for the month. The campout was held February 8-10 at Twin Oaks in Hoboken, GA with early bird on the 7th. The campout was attended by 4 rigs; Rich Gavin, Ken and Kath Cody, Rich Frederick, and Ken and Sherrie Risberg. We hope everyone who was sick is recovering and those traveling had safe travels. Rich Gavin arrived on Monday and was greeted by the owner’s daughter and the cows. He enjoyed the peace and quiet of this country campground. Thurs-day brought Ken and Kath, Ken and Sherrie and Rich. We enjoyed sitting in the shade and catching up. Sherrie was crocheting blankets for Project Linus to be delivered in March at the GA rally. Rich F. had dropped Pam at the airport on his way to camp. She was off to Australia and a 36 hour trip to get there. Rich is looking forward to joining her in March. We decided to have spaghetti in place of the soup Friday night. We had supper on our own and then gathered at the building for a game of Progressive Rummy. Ken R. had the lead for a long time but finally was passed by Sherrie for the win. Friday morning dawned a beautiful day and we enjoyed being lazy. Kath slept in and then took Bailey for a long walk. Ken R. took Ellie and Lucky in a dif-ferent directions. Sherrie put on the spaghetti sauce in the building and then set up her sewing machine outside the rig. Everyone gathered to visit while she worked on Boggy Creek bears. Rich and Rich then headed out to Walmart for supplies and fuel. The sewing and visiting carried us thru until it was time for supper. We gathered for spaghetti, garlic knots and dessert. It was great to gather for dinner and have everyone be able to hear and enjoy the time togeth-er. Rich G. and Rich F. wanted to play Joker so that is what we did. Ken and Kath played for the first time and really enjoyed the game. The team of Kath, Rich F. and Sherrie won both games played. Saturday morning brought another perfect winter morning. Just enough of a breeze to keep the gnats away and warm enough to be happy outside. Kath was bit by the cleaning bug and worked inside their 5th wheel. Ken C. enjoyed sitting outside in his chair watching the world go by and was playing solitaire. Ken R. was sitting outside enjoying the weather with a good book. Later Rich G. drove his truck over to Ken R.’s car to unload his food for the food bank. Rich F. brought his over too. Joker was suggested and we headed to the build-ing a short time later to play. We took a break for lunch and then went back to play some more. Rich, Rich, Ken C. and Kath were getting better and better with what card did what and were really enjoying the game. Soon it was time to quit to fix food for the potluck. Everything was delicious and we sat and talked for a long time after we were done. Eventually someone said Joker? so after a quick put up of dishes and dog walking we gathered for the final time.

Officers

President: Pat Dean cell 904-505-5206 jack.dean@att.net

Vice-President: Janet Duvall cell 904-874-9723 myruby2@bellsouth.net

Secretary: Tressa Dishman cell 904-504-1031 tressal1947@att.net

Treasurer: Rich Gavin

cell: 904-424-2621

rhgretired@gmail.com

Wagon Master: Rich Gavin

cell: 904-424-2621

rhgretired@gmail.com

Newsletter Editor: Sherrie Ris-

berg cell: 904-613-3373

risbergs@comcast.net

Reporter: See Schedule

For past newsletters, go to www.goodsams-florida.org

February 2019

Volume 18, Issue 2

Camping Tips

A propane furnace can use a lot of propane, once it has taken off the chill switch to a portable elec-tric heater to maintain a comfortable temperature for a considerable amount of time.

We have four newly addicted players of Joker in the chapter. Ken C. even traced the board to be able to go home and make one. Sunday morning we took our time. Ken and Kath headed out first by truck on-ly, they will be back on Wednesday to camp again with their other chapter. Rich G. was next followed by Ken and Sherrie. Rich F. was the last to pull out. We are all looking forward to the next campout in Lake Park, GA. We did not hold a meeting however, Rich Gavin wagon master has made ar-rangements for December for Jenny Ridge with a date change to December 6-8, 2019. Please be sure to make your reservations for each campout as soon as possible-it helps the campground know how many of us are planning on com-ing and keeps us from losing our reservation as a chapter. Thank you for the great support of the monthly food bank collection. 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 3/14 Diane Frederick 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 6/25 Roger Frederick 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 8-10, 2019 Lake Park Georgia RV Campground, 5300 Jewell Futch Rd. Lake Park, GA 31636. Phone 229-559-6555; www.lakeparkcamping.com. Please call the park to make your reservations. Please let Pat and Rich G, know your plans. Food: Irish potluck April 12-14, 2019 Wild Frontier Campground, 3040 NW Gainesville Rd. Oca-la, FL 34475. Phone number: 352-629-3540; www.wildfrontiercampground.com. Please call the park to make your reser-vations. Pleases let Rich G and Pat know your plans. Food: TBA May 1-5 (eb April 30th), 2019 Good Sam’s of Florida Spring Rally in Okee-chobee. 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 June 14-16, 2019 Lake Rousseau RV Resort, 10811 N. Coveview Terrace, Crystal River, FL 34428 Phone 352-795-6336; www.lakerousseaurvpark.com. Please call the park to make your reserva-tions. Please let Pat and Rich G, know your plans. Food: TBA Ju1y 12-14, 2019 Kelly’s Countryside RV Park, 36065 Kelly’s Lane, Calla-han, FL 32011 Phone 904-845-4252; www.kellyscountrysidervpark.com. Please call the park to make your reservations. Please let Pat and Rich G, know your plans. Food: TBA August 9-11, 2019 Oklawaha RV Park, 15991 NE 243rd PL Road, Ft. McCoy, FL 32134; www.lakeoklawaharvpark.com Please call the park to make your reservation and let them know you are camping with the Sunset Ramblers. Please let Rich G and Pat know your plans. Food: TBA August 29-September 2, 2019 with North Florida Lifetime Sams at 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: TBD October 11-13, 2019 Sandy Oaks RV Resort, 6760 Lecanto Hwy, Beverly Hills, FL, 34465. Phone: 352-465-7233; www.sandyoaksrvresort.com. Please

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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

May 28, 2001 Roger & Diane Frederick

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

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RAMBLIN REPORT

Reporter Schedule

2019 January-Rich & Pam Frederick February-Rich Gavin March-John & Sue Johnson April-Roger & Diane Frederick May-Jack & Pat Dean June-George & Lorretta Reddeeroth July-Bob & Sarah Edmondson August-Bruce & Janet Duvall September-Ken & Sherrie Risberg October-Duke & Barbara Denson November-Don & Tressa Dishman December-Larry & Mary Schmuhl

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 November 20-24, 2019 (eb19th) Good Sam’s of Florida’s Fall Rally, South-ern Palms RV Resort in Eustis. The application will go on their website 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 6-8 2019 (Please note the change of dates) Jenny Ridge RV Park, 2790 2nd St. South, Folkston, GA 31537 Phone: 912-496-1172; www.jennyridgervpark.com; Please call the park and let them know you are with the Sunset Ramblers. Please let Rich G. and Pat know you are coming. Food: TBD

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Hearts

Ingredients pretzels (large or mini) creamy peanut butter white, pink, or red melting choc-olate sprinkles (optional) 1. Line a plate or small baking sheet (small enough to fit in your fridge or freezer) with wax or parchment paper. 2. Smear some peanut butter on each pret-zel, using a knife or the back of a spoon to smooth it out. Place in a single layer on prepared plate/baking sheet and transfer to fridge or freezer while you melt the chocolate. 3. Place chocolate in a microwave safe bowl (if using multiple colors, use a different bowl for each color). Microwave on half pow-er for 1 minute. Stir, return to microwave for 20 seconds at a time stirring after each, until completely melted and smooth. 4. Remove pretzels from fridge or freezer. Hold one corner of a pretzel and dip into chocolate, then lay flat on your baking sheet. Top with sprinkles if de-sired, and repeat process with remaining pretzels. Allow to cool completely

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What’s Cooking?

PHOTO GALLERY

Thursday Enjoying the fresh air all afternoon. Cards later that night.

Friday

Sherrie sewing

Kath and Bailey

Ken, Ken, Ellie and the cows

Rich G, Rich F, Ken C, Kath, and Ken R playing Joker

The spaghetti sauce was delicious

Awesome sunset Friday night includ-ing the moon rising

Saturday

Rich, Rich and Ken load-ing food bank food

Rich, Rich, Ken, Kath, Ken playing Joker Beautiful horses went up the

back road Sitting and

talking after supper Another beautiful sunset

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Bear tales as reported by Ramblin Bear

Oh what fun we had at the FMCA Rally!

Checking numbers for the daily door prizes……...

Canine Companion “Sander” & trainer

Joe and his Canine Companion “Abner”

Here we are at the Aerospace Center

Wow! I wish I had become a pilot!!! That means remove me AND the sign!!!

Met me a new buddy and he wants to teach me how to fly…….

Meet PIPER JOE! I sure hope I look as good in my leather pilot suit!

Microwave & Induction cooking lessons from Chef Max...Yummy!!

Last but not least, my Foster Parents Diane & Roger, Mary & Larry and our friends Mary & Jim were on the WINNING TEAM for “Bean Bag Baseball” CHECK OUT THEIR AWE-SOME MEDALS……..