Jax Rambling Sams July 2015 Newsletter

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July 2015
Volume 8
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Pres.: Terry Taylor, Wife: Barbara, 6110 Bermuda Dr., Fleming Island, FL 32003
Voice: 904-278-2860; E-mail: [email protected]
V. Pres.: Sammy Benson 904-403-8883 Secretary: Ann Amos 904-786-2643
Treasurer Laverne Toivonen 912-882-6403 Wagon Master: James Walters 904-783-0828
Editor: Glenn Yearous 904-771-2463 ASD: Ken & Sherrie Risberg 904-751-3557
Tom and Sumiko, as Hosts, took the Chapter to
Eagles Roost RV Resort, south of Valdosta, near the
small town of Lake Park, Georgia, at Exit 5 on I-10.
There was a large meeting room without a full
kitchen. Most RV sites had adjacent trees.
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At Exit 5 a number of businesses were located.
Restaurants, book stores, motels, and a newer
Camping World were available. The Flea Market was
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still in operation.
Members Present: Tom & Sumiko Davis; Dwayne & Joyce Enos; Sam Lewis & Laverne Toivonen; Bob Shumaker; Terry & Barbara Taylor; Glenn & Christine Yearous and Steve & Frankie Zubor.
July Birthdays: Ann Amos 7/31, Don Kent 7/1,Laverne Toivonen 7/17,Terry Taylor 7/18.
July Anniversaries: Sammy & Elaine Benson 7/15, Tom & Sumiko Davis 7/6.
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Drive-Ins: Bill & Ann Amos.
Guests: Laverne Toivonen had Ron & Karen Toivonen.
Percent RVs Attending Camp out: 39%.
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Early Bird Day, Thursday, 16TH
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The sign shows we have arrived. Clouds, yes, a few,
but the day was cooler with them.
Soon we are joining together after we have gotten
our RVs parked on the cement slabs.
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Terry’s truck shows the kitchen items that was car-
Well, Barbara did the carrying to the meeting room.
ried to the campground. Did they make the trip in
This was the Employee Entrance that we used most
this location?
of the time.
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Soon the starving people go to Cowboys Restaurant for our supper.
They had plenty of room for our small number on
this slow Thursday evening.
Once again, the Editor has been assisted in providing pictures for this newsletter. The family that took the
picture has an identifier in the lower left of that picture.
The list of the identifiers:
T Tyler
Walters
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1 The clouds are gone this morning.
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Tom’s and Sumiko’s RV to discuss the important topic: breakfast.
2 James knows where the nearest Cracker Barrel is.
So we depart to once again to have another meal.
3 At Cracker Barrel, there are so many choices. Each
of us can have our favorite meal. It may take a while
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to arrive, but the wait is used for lots of table talk.
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1 The Yearouses arrive after the noon hour. Glenn
gets real sweaty as he tries unsuccessfully to use the
roof antenna. The ground mount has a clear view of
the southern sky for Christine’s satellite programs.
Terry’s camera made their small RV look bigger.
2 The meeting room has good air conditioning. So
we gather for puzzle work and some discussions.
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3 This is the finished Early Bird puzzle. The water
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pieces must have been hard to sort out.
A few of our members use the building of a puzzle as a way to talk in a smaller group. We do have some
members that are nearly an expert in pattern recognition. The puzzles are solved indoors in an air conditioned space. Could the cool space also be a cause for the interest in puzzles?
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Saturday, 18TH
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Christine has her morning walk as the ground fog
Glenn finds an eagle not in the roost. The eagle
does not take his doggy biscuit.
slowly lifts.
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The Cook (Bob Shumaker) had breakfast ready
When the Yearouses arrive at the correct time, Bob
early. There were many members ready to eat. And
mixes up another batch of pancakes just for them.
so they did.
Bob had time for his breakfast before they came.
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1 The new puzzle is being framed in. Those outside
pieces are easy to find, but not always in the correct
location.
2 The business meeting starts and Ann is reading
her minutes of the last meeting.
3 Laverne Toivonen’s son, Ron and his wife, Karen,
arrived (with breakfast rolls) for a short stay as they
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are going south on I-75 to Ft. Myers.
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After the business meeting, most of us head out to
the Flea Market adjoining the campground. A few
men may not have looked forward to the hot walk
around in the much smaller market.
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The displays show a different selection of goods for I
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ing is displayed and many items from the Dollar G
Store are available at an increased price.
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After lunch and, maybe, a few naps, we are again in
the cool meeting room. The black glob in the corner
is a tree plant.
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James has the Yearbook on display at each camp T
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1 Glenn tries to sample some of each item on the
long supper table. There was enough food for another meal remaining after we have finished.
2 We are scattered about in this large room.
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3 That night this configuration of the moon and
planet are seen. The Muslim symbol is nearly presented tonight. What year was the alignment that
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they use? The second earth shadow can be seen (if
the printed is able to note the difference).
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The Yearouses departed early. They had breakfast on US-441 at Huddle House, and then went to Jacksonville
to met with Grandson, Chris. There are no pictures of the chapter departure from Eagle Roost RV Park.
Campground Atlas For Jax Rambling Sams #30
Glenn has developed a table found on the last page (after the Camping Schedule on page 9). This is an
example of a style that could be used for this chapter to list campgrounds within our radius of travel. The data
presented is about five years old from an old list that Glenn had on a portable computer. That list was about
camping places, not necessary for RVs. The State Parks are from an old list of parks in our area. The listing is
limited to an area of about 130 miles from Jacksonville. This old listing has 75 entries!
The order of the table is based upon distance of travel. The list can easily be changed to an alphabet order.
Some of our members may have up-to-date information about this short list. If those changes are given to
Glenn, the table will be changed.
Is this a resource that the Chapter would want to use for selection of campgrounds? If so, Glenn can complete the whole table and make a PDF file and E-mail table to those persons who would want the complete
list. A full table will be provided at the August camp out. This is not a current list of locations that could be of
interest. There will be a number of blank rows for differeft entries at the end of this old listing.
Some towns have a yearly event that could be of interest for our chapter to travel to for the regular or for a
special event camping. Some town have: a strawberry festival, a craft fair, a steam engine ride, a BBQ Cookoffs or a celebration of the town’s history. That information would be in the Remarks Column with dates, when
provided.
Editor’s Notes
There are months that the newsletter has a unused page, after that months camp out information has been
placed. The available page could be used to provide biographical information about our members. The prime
use would be to have the current host provide their information. The Editor would desire to have an extra
biography ready for use.
The Editor will not provide any personal information (sickness, family activities) that was not a part of the
camping experience without that family approving of that text entry.
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THE PRESIDENT’S BOX — JULY 2015
Welcome members of JAX Rambling Sams, Chapter 30 (JRSC-30). The members that could attend the
June Camp Outing at Eagles Roost RV Resort in Lake Park, Georgia, had a nice camping experience, with
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large shaded lots and easy access to restaurants. A plus was having Camping World directly across the
expressway.
I would like to thank Tom and Sumiko Davis for hosting this outing. They provided London Broil for
our evening meal with many of the attendee’s bringing a side dish. I believe all the chapter members
enjoyed the evening meal.
The kitchen and recreation area were very spacious and allowed for the evening games with room
to spare. The kitchen would have been easier to use by the cooks if there was a stove in place. For the
Friday evening grill out, we used the outside grill and covered pavilion. Even with shade it was hot!
On Friday morning, the group decided to have breakfast out at Cracker Barrel. On Saturday morning,
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Bob Shumaker and Sandra Walters were in charge of the breakfast. The pancakes and sausage were
AWESOME.
Saturday morning at 10:10 am., JRS-30 had a business meeting to discuss and vote on several topics
from our previous meeting.
1. First order of business was to recognize two members July birthdays. Laverne and Terry were
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given a song by the members to celebrate their respective birthdays. Laverne’s son (Ron) and his wife
(Karen) were present to wish her a happy birthday. They were traveling and had to leave soon after.
2. Two camping trips were briefly discussed. The Walters planned a trip to Pigeon Forge in
October and it falls on a our normal camping weekend. A motion was made and passed to make the
Walters October trip as one of our camp outings. All members are invited to participate. The second
trip to Panama City, Florida, at St. Andrews State Park in December was presented by the Taylors with an
invitation to all. This is not a club camp outing, but just a fun trip.
3. A nominating committee was established to develop a roster of people who desired to be
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considered for all of our officer positions: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Wagon
Master. The committees consist of Christine Yearous ( Chair ), Tom Davis and Frankie Zubor.
4. The nominations committee will submit the names of those interested in any office. The
election will take place during the August meeting with nominees voted on by the chapter member.
The elected member will be installed during the December meeting at Kelly’s RV Park.
5. Frankie Zubor has been in contact with the Wounded Warriors group. At this time, they will
have a representative on site, Saturday, at our August meeting at Kelly’s
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Overall this was a very nice campout. The camp personnel were all friendly and helpful. Many restaurants were around the area. The Flea Market next door made it a place to search through other peoples
junk for a lost treasures
JUST A REMINDER: When traveling with a group or alone there is great value in having a CB Radio.
Even a hand held unit makes it easy to communicate with the group. This also gives you access to road
conditions and accidents ahead. Our chapter normally communicates on Channel 13/14.
FIRST LADY COMMENTS: We enjoyed having the Walters and Yearouses camping with us again. I want
to thank Sandra for giving me a break in the kitchen Saturday morning. Hope to see everyone at the
anniversary campout next month. Uniforms are not required.
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The Wagon Master’s Log
for
June, 2015
JAMES
WALTERS
2015 — Caravans tentatively scheduled are:
August 13, 2015 - Kelly’s - Callahan, Florida
No planned caravan for this campout.
Georgia State Fall Samboree, Perry, Georgia.
Early Bird Sept. 9, Samboree 9/10-9/13/2015.
We will offer a caravan if there are three or more rigs to go.
Rendezvous point: Rest Area on I-10 just east of Lake City.
We will depart rendezvous area at 9:30 AM.
September 17, 2015 - TBA
No planned caravan for this campout.
October 17, 2015 - Great Smoky Mountains
- Long trip alternate - 8 nights camping total
2 day travel up - with rest stops every 2 to 3 hours
6 night camping in Smokies
2 day travel back – with rest stops every 2 to 3 hours
November 16, 2015
Florida Fall Rally
Tentative Plan: Meet at the parking lot at Wal-Mart in Palatka Florida. The members in Gainesville can travel FL-20 to join the caravan there. Departure around 11:00 AM.
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2015
2015
2015
Jax Rambling Sams Members
Kelly’s Countryside RV Park
EB 13
41 Birthday Party
904-845-4252
Sept. 10 - 13
Georgia State Staff
Georgia Fall Rally
August 14 - 16
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EB 9 EEB 8
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Perry, Georgia
Sept. 18 -20
EB 17
Dwayne & Joyce Enos
Jennings Outdoor Resort Campground
904-693-0280
386-938-3321
I-75 EXit 467, West, FL-143 0.10 miles.
Oct. 17 - 25
James & Sandra Walters
Fall Caravan to Pigeon Forge
Nov. 18 - 22
Brien & Brenda Vincent
Florida Fall Rally
EB 17 EEB 16
Bud & Judy Wilhour
Southern Palms RV Resort
904-783-0828
Eustis, Florida
Dec. 18 - 20
EB 17
Terry & Barbara Taylor
Kelly’s Countryside RV Park
Christmas Party
904-845-4252
2016
2016
Glenn & Christine Yearous
Stagecoach RV Park, Inc.
904-771-2463
904-824-2319
2016
Jan. 15 - 17
EB 14
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I-95 Exit 305 West CR-208
Feb. 3 -7
Brien & Brenda Vincent ???
Florida Winter Rally
EB 2 ???
Bud & Judy Wilhour ???
Web Site For Details
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Jax Rambling Sams Members
Kelly’s Countryside RV Park
42ND Birthday Party
904-845-4252
TBA
TBA
Feb. 19 - 21
EB 18
March 18 - 20
EB 17
April 15 - 17
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May 20 - 22
EB 19
June 17 - 19
EB 16
July 15 - 17
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Aug. 19 -21 ???
EB 18
Sept. 15 -17
EB 14
Florida Pre-Planned Rally
Yellow background is a fun trip.
Regular Meeting Date
This is not a Chapter Meeting.
Red type indicates a Caravan Trip
EB is an approved Early Bird Date
is scheduled.
EEB is an approved Extra EB day.
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3640 Newcomb Road Jacksonville FL 32218
904-249-4700
1-800-782-4323
PHONE
1505 State Rd 207
St. Augustine FL
32086
500 Wonderwood Dr. Jacksonville FL 32233
904-251-2320
TOWN, STATE
Jacksonville 32226
904-845-4252
Street #
12157 Hecksher Dr
Callahan FL 32011
904-225-5577
$ E-30
$ E-50
36065 Kelly’s Ln
Yulee FL 32097
FACIL.
M.R . Kitch.
850430 US Hwy
17 S
RV UTIL.
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Flamingo Lake RV
Resort,
Indian Forest Campground
Hanna Park (City Park)
2711 CR-208
St. Augustine FL
32092
Yulee FL 32097
NAME
Little Talbot Island
State Park
Kelly’s Countryside RV
Park
Bow & Arrow Campground Stagecoach RV
Park
Stagecoach RV Park
77219 Hance Pkwy
Rd
St Augustine FL
32084
Kingsland GA 31548
Keystone Heights FL
32656
Starke FL 32091
904-277-7274
1-800-562-5220
1-800-562-8498
904-225-2080
St. Augustine FL
32086
Kingsland GA 31548
904-824-9840
1-912-729-6212
1-800-542-8316
352-473-4701
Fernandina Beach FL
32034
904-824-2319
904-824-3574
Osprey First In Florida
RV Park
1475 S Walnut St
(US-301)
2970 Scrubby Bluff
Rd
2601 Atlantic Ave
North Beach Camp
Resort
6 Carlton Cemetery
Rd
2493 SR 207
6239 State Road 21
Mike Roess Gold Head
Branch State Park
Starke/Gainesville NE
KOA
Jacksonville North/
Kingsland KOA
Fort Clinch State Park
Country Oaks Campground & RV Park
St. John’s RV Park
GPS
29.91940
-81.42218
REMARKS
This campground
may be out of business
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