RAMBLIN REPORT

Happenings

The November campout was the Fall Rally in Eustis, Florida November 18-22

with early bird on the 17th. Jack and Pat Dean, Rich Gavin, Tom and Kathy

Kotheimer, George and Lorretta Redderoth, Ken and Sherrie Risberberg, Herb

and Norma Sheldon, Larry and Mary Schmuhl, Ray and Peggy Storey, Chick

and Debby Thompson, and Jack and Catherine Webb camped.

Ken and Sherrie arrived on Friday and George and Lorretta on Sunday since

they’re ASD’s. Rich G. arrived on Monday. Jack and Pat, Tom and Kathy,

Herb and Norma, Larry and Mary, Ray and Peggy, Chick and Debby, and Jack

and Catherine arrived on Wednesday. Don and Tressa Dishman, John and Sue

Johnson, and Al Richardson camped with Getaway Sams. Don and Tressa and

John and Sue joined us for meals.

Sunset Ramblers and ASD’s were parked in the Pines across the street from

Southern Palms main campground. Wednesday night was the opening ceremo-

nies. Our ASD’s were in the parade along with Debby and John representing

Sunset Ramblers. Ray and Peggy and Jack and Catherine were first timers so

they sat in a special section at this and each function. The night’s entertainment

was Traces of Gold. Some Sunset Ramblers were “cutting the rug” to the mu-

sic.

Thursday Rich and Debby did door security for donuts. That afternoon at 1:00,

Jack and Pat, Jack and Catherine, and Tom and Kathy worked at Dr. Sambo-

nes. Ray and Peggy, Larry and Mary, and Herb and Norma relieved them at

2:00. Everyone gathered at Larry and Mary’s rig at 4:00 for finger foods. Rich

G. provided a tent for the food as rain was imminent. Thanks, Rich! We were

fortunate to have several visitors: Max and Jill Campbell (ASD’s), Gordon and

Jan Dyer (Mississippi state directors), Harold and Vicky Smith (past Ga. state

directors) and Hollis and Regina Cantrell (S.C. state directors). The rain arrived

before we finished eating. Yikes! Umbrellas appeared and people joined the

food under the tent. That night’s entertainment was Samgo.

Friday morning at 9:00 was the dog costume walk. Sue and Tressa walked their

dogs in matching costumes made by Sue. Hershey and Honey Dean wore Santa

Clause costumes. Honey won in the middle sized dog category. Hershey joined

her in enjoying the treats!

Officers

President: Rich Frederick 386-

935-3171, 386-365-2035-cell;

tengauge1@windstream.net

Vice-President: John Johnson

904-744-6327

johnsuervn@yahoo.com

Secretary/Treasurer: Debby

Thompson 904-237-1233

debbykt@gmail.com

Wagon Master: Al Richardson;

904-264-5003, 904-891-3336

wturkeyIII@.comcast.net

Newsletter:

Pat Dean 904-505-5206-cell,

jack.dean@att.net

Reporters: Everyone

Camping Tips

John suggested we run

our hot water heaters

on gas while camping.

The water warms up

faster.

For more info on Sunset Ram-

blers and earlier newsletters,

go to www.goodsams-

florida.org.

November, 2015

Volume 14, Issue 11

Friday at 5:00 several people went to The Mason Jar for dinner. Jack and Cath-

erine had security duty at that night’s events. The memorial service was at

7:00. It was a moving tribute to 18 Good Sam members who died in 2015 and

one in 2014. Sunset Ramblers stood in memory of Jeannie Gavin as Rich ac-

cepted a rose. We had two canine scares: Comet got out and ran around until a

kind lady offered him a cookie. He passed up going to Tom and Kathy who

were trying desperately to get him. Louis got out and had an adventure for sev-

eral hours. Many people were looking for him including Sunset Ramblers and

Southern Palms staff. He found his way home about 4 am black instead of

cream in color. Many prayers were answered. His mother Sue bathed him in

her shampoo and hoped that would remind him not to take off again.

Saturday everyone voted on Memories of Christmas Past displays and ugly

Christmas sweaters. Sunset Ramblers gathered at the Pines building at 4:00 for

potluck dinner. Max and Jill joined us again and so did Bryon and Linda Whit-

tie (ASD’s). Jack and Pat’s 32nd anniversary was celebrated. The entertain-

ment that night was Patsy Waszack. Sherrie won two times at this function,

Debby won once, and Jack and Catherine won a gift.

There were planned activities every day from walking with Liz and or break-

fast to entertainment at night. Rally goers could visit vendors, buy raffle tickets

for fundraisers, play games, check door prizes, enter the craft contest, go to the

flea market, go into Eustis or Mt. Dora, take advantage of the amenities of

Southern Palms, meet new friends and or visit old ones.

Rich, Tom and Kathy, Herb and Norma, and Ray and Peggy won door prizes.

Tressa won first and second places in the craft division and Ken won in the

photography division. Congratulation to all our winners!

It was hard to leave on Sunday so everyone stood outside and chatted. “Happy

Thanksgiving” was wished and “See you at Kelly’s in December “ was said.

PHOTO GALLERY

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Birthdays

1/18 Herb Sheldon

1/28 Jay Starrick

1/29 Jeannie Gavin

2/1 Sarah Edmondson

2/13 Rich Gavin

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

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 Duvall

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 Sue-Ellen Bagley

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 Dr. Sambones Dr. Sambones Dr. Sambones

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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 18, 1983

Ken & Sherrie Risberg

July 1, 1984

Chick & Debby Thompson

July 4, 1964

Ken & Kath Cody

July 5, 1985Ray & Peggy Storey

July 24, 1976

Rich & Pam Frederick

August 10, 2006

Jay Starrick & Sue-Ellen Bagley

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

John and Debby-Intro The Smiths The Dyers

The Cantrells Dogs in the dog walk Winner-Honey Dean

In Jeannie’s memory No cane! YAY!

Next Rockettes? Saturday potluck Saturday potluck

Scooter race-John #1

Spice Apple Cake

By Norma Sheldon

Ingredients:

1 box spice cake mix

2 cans apple pie filling

2 sticks butter (Cut into pieces.)

Directions:

Dump all ingredients in crock-

pot. Cook 21/2 hours on high

Roy Raven’s Sunset Cherry Pie

By Debby Thompson

Ingredients:

8 oz. cream cheese

1/2 c. powdered sugar

1 21 oz. can cherry pie filling

1 9 inch graham cracker pie

crust

1 8 oz. Cool Whip thawed

1 8 oz. can pineapple tidbits,

well drained

Directions:

Combine cream cheese and sug-

ar with electric mixer until well

blended. Stir in 1 c. of pie filling

and 1/4 c. pineapple. Fold Cool

Whip into cream cheese mix-

ture. Pour into crust. Top with

remaining pie filling and pine-

apple.

Chill until firm.

Chapter Meeting Information

We didn’t have a meeting. Please remember those who haven’t been able to

camp with us recently due to illness or traveling. Also please remember to

bring canned goods to each campout.

Wagon Master Information

Reminder: please send Al, wagon master and Rich Frederick, president, an

email, or make a phone call with your plans for every campout!! When calling

Rich, please call his cell number-386-365-2035. 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.

December 11-13,(eb 10th) 2015 Kelly’s Countryside RV Park, Callahan,

FL

January 8-10-2016, (eb 7th) Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park, Madison, Fl.

February 3-7-2016, (eb 2nd) rally in Tallahassee

March 11-13-2016, (eb 10th) TBA

April 6-10-2016, (eb 5th) rally in Ockeechobee

May 13-15-2016, (eb 12th) TBA

June 10-12 (eb 9th) TBA

July 8-10 (eb 7th) TBA

August 12-14 (eb11th)

September 2-5 (eb 1st) with North Florida Lifetime Sams

October 14-16 (eb 13th)

November 9-13 (eb 8th) rally in Eustis

December 9-11 (eb 8th)

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What’s

Cooking?

Location Details

*December 11-13, 2015 Kelly’s Countryside RV Park, 36065 Kelly’s Lane,

Callahan, FL. Please call the park at 904-845-4252 to make your reservation.

Their website is www.kellyscountrysidervpark.com.

*January 8-10, Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park, 1051 Old St. Augustine Rd.,

Madison, Fl. Please call the park at 850-973-8269 before the end of Dec. for

reservations. Their website is www.jellystonefla.com.

Food Details Bring your own plate, silverware and drink to any food gather-

ing (paper, plastic, or real-your choice). Friday nights and Saturday nights

will vary so please see below for details. Dinner will be at 6:00 Friday and at

5:30 Saturday unless other plans are made.

December-Friday-salad potluck; Saturday-Christmas dinner-Kathy Kotheimer

has the menu. Chinese Gift Exchange: If you want to participate, each guy

should bring a $10 gift for another guy and each lady should bring a $10 gift

for another lady.

January 2016-Friday-dump soup (Bring vegetables-but not greens as they fall

apart-to put in soup.) and salad; Saturday-potluck

February 2016-Friday-finger food; Saturday-potluck

March 2016-Friday-salad potluck; Saturday-Irish potluck

April-Friday-finger food; Saturday-potluck

Hear ye! Hear ye!

Chick and Debbie Thompson are our traveling mem-

bers. They recently retired from their jobs, sold their

house, and now live in their home on wheels. Most of

2015 was spent out west. They met and married in

Millington, Tenn. While Chick was still active duty

Navy. Shortly after being married, they moved to Or-

ange Park, Fl. When Chick retired from the Navy in 1990, they remained in

Orange Park until Debby’s job with State Farm took them to Winter Park, Fl.

After 3 1/2 years, they moved to Middleburg, Fl. where they lived until mov-

ing into the RV. They bought their first motor home in 1994 and have been

RVing since. They are enjoying life on the road but promised the kids (Tanya

and Richard ) to get back to the area for the holidays. While on the road, they

have been able to visit Chick’s son Tommy and their five grandchildren

twice. Home is where they park it, and they try to join our campouts when

they can.

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What’s

Cooking?

Slow Cooker Chicken Vesuvio

By Pat Dean

Ingredients:

1 lb. red potatoes

1 small onion, cut lengthwise in

half, then crosswise into thin

pieces

1 red pepper, cut into strips

6 cloves garlic, minced

8 boneless, skinless chicken

thighs (two lbs.)

1/4 c. flour

1/2 c. Kraft zesty Italian dress-

ing

1/4 c. lemon juice

1 c. frozen peas

1/4 c. fresh parsley

Directions:

Place potatoes, onions, peppers,

and garlic in slow cooker. Top

with chicken. Whisk flour,

dressing, and lemon juice until

blended. Pour over ingredients

in slow cooker. Cover with lid.

Cook on low 7-9 hours or on

high 5-6 hours.

Stir in peas. Cook. Covered, 10

minutes or until peas are heated

through. Sprinkle with parsley.

Note: Pat cut the chicken thighs

into strips and the potatoes into

fourths. This way everyone

would get chicken and potatoes.