|
|
GOLD
COUNTRY TRAVELERS |
||||
|
In This Issue
April Outing
Enjoying an afternoon by
the river
Trying to win quarters for
31
Knock!
Knock! May Outing
The Thursday group
El Jardin Restaurant
June Outing
Wine & Cheese with
Aaron & Carmen
The Train Gang
Scott's got that winning
grin! Check
out our website for all the pictures and upcoming outing details. Published quarterly by
Club Officers President - David Lee Treasurer - Cindy Gore Outing Calendar August 21-24 Lawson's landing 2009 January
- Poynters, Wagon Masters |
President’s Message
April on the Sacramento River at Woodson Bridge R.V. ParkApril found the
Gold Country Travelers on a quest to find a new campground that we had not
been to before. It was hosted by
Richard and Virginia Lee and was on the banks of the Sacramento River at
Woodson Bridge R.V. Park. We arrived
to a beautiful sunny afternoon on Thursday and found that we were not the
first arrivals. Marsha and David Lee
and Dick LaLergne were already setting up their rigs. Six rigs arrived on Thursday with the rest
arriving on Friday afternoon.
Everyone thought the riverfront sites were Great! David was busy
finding out what there was to do around the park and came and gave us an
update. There was a Wild Animal Park
in Durham to go see and a riverboat ride to take. Also right along side the park was a “wild natural park that you
could take your dogs to run without a leash.
We also saw on our way by the “Rolling Hills Casino” that on Thursday night they had “seniors night”
so we decided to go and check it out.
Four couples went to try the cuisine of the evening and found it was
very good, especially at 14.95 a couple. Where can you get an evening meal
for two at that price! Friday morning we just sat back and watched the river flow by
and relaxed. By 3 PM the rest of the bunch arrived and we
all went to the casino for the “seafood buffet” which was very good but
considerably more expensive. But I think
we all got our moneys worth. I can’t
say as much about the gambling though.
Saturday morning some of the troops
decided to go check out the wild animal rescue park and they all came back
exclaiming what a worthwhile place it was.
It was for retired zoo animals, circus animals or animals that had
been injured in the wild. They were
so impressed that the club decided to give them a donation of $100. for use
for what every they needed at the time.
The park is run on donations only and the revenue that they get from
visitors. That evening we all got together in the
clubhouse and had a great ham dinner with all the good things that our club
is known for. We never fail to have
the best dinners around. The ladies
outdid themselves again and the next morning the ham that was left over from
the dinner the night before came in handy for ham and eggs and biscuits and
gravy make by Cindy. The biscuits and
gravy were really good and everyone that had to go home, left well
satisfied. Sunday afternoon, those that were left
at the park enjoyed a sunny visit around the picnic tables. Six of the people
that were left at the park decided to take a boat ride on the jet boat and
when they came back they all said that it was well worth the money. They saw an Osprey nest and also a bald
eagle nest and the male bringing home the food for the chicks. We had some of the dessert that was
leftover from the dinner the night before and then decided that we were all tired
and took naps. That evening we got together
to pool all our leftovers and decided that was a good way to end a great
weekend. I think everyone enjoyed
themselves and all wanted to come back to the park again next year. __________________________________________________ Gold Country Travelers May Trip to Columbia
Saturday was
a busy day. Many of us returned to Columbia State Historic Park to watch the
Fireman’s Muster that started with a parade at 10:00. It was fun to
watch all the old fire trucks as the parade passed by. After the parade
the competition began first between the children then followed by the various
visiting fire companies. We all gathered in the old
barn for appetizers while Dick was busy barbecuing the beef tri-tips
from the Swingle Meat Company in Jackson. The appetizers, salads,
beans, potatoes, bread, and desserts wee so delicious. Needless to say
we didn’t lack for food. Our thanks go to all the cooks for the
wonderful food they prepared for us. We were up early for a free continental breakfast provided by the 49er RV Ranch and members of Gold Country Travelers. We ended our visit with a short meeting. Everyone enjoyed the area and the 49er RV Ranch. Great company, perfect weather, and fun activities made for a great weekend! June Outing at
Clio’s River’s Edge RV Park This
was the week of the big fires all over California, 1000+. It was smoky
as we left home not knowing what the air would be like for the weekend.
We headed out on Wednesday and as we drove over Donner Summit the smoke was
at its worst. As we turned onto Hwy 89 and headed north the air began
to clear. By the time we pulled into the RV park it was more clear than
at home. John and Karen Puthuff were already there. Shortly Ken
and Yvonne arrived. John and Janice Saylor, Wagon Masters. Meeting Minutes Meeting
called to order at 9:35 by President Dave Lee. Thanks expressed to
Richard and Virginia Lee for the great weekend. Reminder to pay Richard
for camping fees. Also a reminder that club dues, if you have not paid
them, are now overdue. May 2-4 Columbia - Wagon masters are Dick and Carol Bilheimer. Fallon Theater on Friday night. Fireman's Muster on Saturday. See web site for details. June 26-29 Graeagle - Wagon masters John and Janice Saylor. Deposit needed by May 21. Two week cancellation notice required by park. Grizzly Grill on Friday night. Will set up for 3 or 4 meal choices. Great golfing, hiking and nature watching available. Can drive your own train at the Train Museum in Portola, but must get reservations in ASAP. July 3-7 Bodega Bay - Wagon masters Scott and Christy Nyland. Bodega Bay RV Park, $45 per night. Friday night dinner at Mexican Restaurant at park entrance. Fireworks displays in several places, they are thinking of Doran Beach. Christmas Dinner - December 6 at Logan's Road House. Cindy has secured a closed room with 2 waiters, separate checks, a Christmas Tree and fireplace. We don't have to pre order and they will serve our cake. The room will be set up with round tables, most seating 2 couples. Tenth Anniversary Celebration February 12-14, Plymouth - Wagon masters Bryce and Bessie Smith. Twenty spaces have been reserved, plus there are loft cottages available for those who no longer have a rig. Everybody, including former members, are invited. Hoping for a large turnout. Have the large club house Friday and Saturday. Tri tip and chicken will be served Saturday night. Dave will set up a winery tour for Saturday. Cindy reported that there is $2,346 in the club treasury. Dave
reported that there is a new sub-group in the club.....the 3 slide diesel
group. Anyone wanting new danglies for this must order them from
Cindy. Dave also reported checking out jet boat rides for this
afternoon. Four people needed, for $25 per person. This park has
been reserved for April of 2009. Dave thanked John for putting e mail
newsletter on line. January and March of 2009 need wagon masters. Jane Poynter volunteered for January. Virginia thanked Cindy and Bessie for all their help this weekend. Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Meeting Minutes Meeting called to order 9:19am by President Dave Lee. Dave thanked us for the weekend. I thanked everybody for the good food. Dave acknowledged Dick Lavergne's guest Marilyn. Our daughter and husband, Jesse and Lori Schlunegger also came for the weekend. Future outings discussed. July 3-7 Bodega Bay - Wagon masters Scott and Christy Nyland. Everything is set up. John and Karen Puthuff will be going directly there on Monday, so if Scott and Christy have not got the Big Dog fixed yet, John and Karen will be "in charge" August 22-24 Dillon's Beach - Wagon masters David and Marsha Lee. Dinner Friday night at the restaurant on the hill. Saturday, community spaghetti. Bring enough sauce for yourselves, it will be combined and cooked all day. Also green salad for yourselves, to be combined with others. Appetizers, bread and desserts are needed. Activities are the Bocce Ball tournament and chipping contest. September 19-21 Coloma - Wagon masters Aaron and Carmen Harris. Check web site for details. November 14-16 Duck Island - Wagon masters Bob and Jo-Ann Kuhlman. Full hook ups. Grassy sites right on the river. No children under 18, park policy. Some 2009 vacant months were filled in and verified. 2009 March - Bodega Bay, John and Karen Puthuff September - John and Shirley Watkins October - Lone Pine Cowboy Film Festival, Aaron and Carmen Harris November - Howard and Judy Hitt. Dave passed out some danglies and reminded us that Cindy is the one to contact to order them. John Saylor reminded us to check out Murl and Jane's blog on their trip to Alaska. He also asked for tech tips, pictures and recipes (like Howard's bean recipe and Crickets method of keeping the bears away.) Jo-Ann reported that Betty Isola had been badly bruised by a fall, but is getting better and will be at Bodega Bay. Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, |
Tech Tips
Check Those Tires
By Ed Fernandez
On a recent return from a 1600 mile trip
to Oregon we had a stressful and dangerous experience when our left rear
trailer tire blew out at 60 MPH about 20 miles north of Sacramento on I-5.
Fortunately we had plenty of shoulder room to pull over and change tires. It
could easily have happened on the Bay Bridge or a blind curve coming out of
Yosemite! Our tires being approximately 5 years old we had heard that
trailer tires should be replaced every 4 years regardless of usage. However,
our tire dealer said our Sunnybrook had come equipped with truck tires good for
six years. The tire had not failed but had picked up a nail and simply gone
flat. In the process it overheated and eventually blew out. The lesson is to be
sure to check all tires every time you stop. A pressure check would be ideal to
see if one is out of line with the others. You can also use a laser type
temperature detector as recommended by Charlie Cross. Cost about $100. A more
costly but more secure system is to install pressure/temp sensors on all wheels
which transmit to a receiver in the tow vehicle. The receiver will show status
of all wheels and sound an alarm if one tire drops a certain percentage in
pressure. Cost about $400-500.
Plastic Trim Turns Yellow
By John Saylor
As many of you
know the plastic trim around the side door window, the stove vent and the
refrigerator outside cover usually turn yellow. There is a paint by
Krylon called Fusion in White that can be sprayed on to make the yellowed
plastic match our rigs white. This tip was in the newsletter several
years ago but some of our newer members may not know about it. Its a simple
matter to mask off the trim or remove the covers and spray with the Fusion
white to make them like new again. I did mine several years ago and it
has held up with no indication of the spray coming off or turning yellow.
Don't miss out on the fun!
Sign up for an upcoming outing
The July Outing - Bodega Bay, July 3-7. Since it was the weekend
following the June outing, it will be history as you read this edition of
the newsletter.
August 21-24, Lawson's
Landing
(Dillon's Beach)
Our annual dry camp weekend. Bocce Ball, Spaghetti
and fun. Contact Dave & Marsha Lee for details. 916-967-9179.
_____________________________________________________________________
September 18-21, Coloma RV Park
We
have sites that back up to the American River. Explore the Gold Country
and much more. Contact Aaron and Carmen Harris for details. 916-543-0752
.
Reserve
the Date - February 12-14, 2009
Bessie and Bryce have reserved the 49er Rv Park in
Plymouth where we will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Gold Country
Travelers. You won't want to miss this one. Look for more information in
the coming months.
Lemon Poke Cake
by Janice Saylor
1 pkg.
yellow cake mix
1 small pkg lemon jello
3/4 cup water
3/4 cup oil
4 eggs
Mix all together
and beat 4 minutes. Pour into an ungreased glass baking dish 13" x
9".
Bake approximately 35 minutes at 350 degrees.
The Topping
2 cups powered sugar
1/2 cup lemon juice
grated lemon rind
Mix until
blended
While the cake is still hot, poke holes all over the top
with an ice pick or large tined fork.
Spoon the topping over the cake, let cool. Cut and serve right from the
pan.
Happy Birthday
|
|
Happy
Anniversary |
||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Aaron
Harris |
April
4 |
|
Carnus & Sheila
Ratliff |
April 6 |
|
Carnus
Ratliff |
April
6 |
|
Ken & Yvonne Collins |
May 9 |
|
Joan
Fernandez |
April 24 |
|
Jack & Betty Isola |
June 1 |
|
Greg
Leard |
May
9 |
|
Jim & Judy McGrew |
June 22 |
|
Murl
Poynter |
May
24 |
|
|
|
|
John
Watkins |
June
3 |
|
|
|
|
Dick
LaVergne |
June
4 |
|
|
|
|
Dick
Bilheimer |
June
6 |
|
Website - New Feature We have a new feature on
our website. "Member Blogs and Travel Sites." Its in
the lower left of the home page. If you have an RV related website for
your travels and pictures send the link to John Saylor. Presently the
Poynter's are on their Alaska trip and you can follow their adventures here. |
|
|
Sheila
Ratliff |
June
6 |
|
||
|
Yvonne
Collins |
June
16 |
|
||
|
Bryce
Smith |
June
18 |
|
||
|
Larry
Cooper |
June
18 |
|
||
|
Jennifer
Leard |
June
23 |
|
||
|
Howard
Stohlman |
June
23 |
|
||
|
Judy
Hitt |
June
25 |
|
||