Sandy's Scribbles

June 29, 2009

Hello everyone,

Wayne and I have just returned from a great rally in Comox this past weekend. Our weather was more like spring than June, but we did get some sunshine, so it was good. We had 16 rigs attend and we all decided that it was the perfect amount. Liz and George McAllister did an excellent job as Rally Hosts. They organized and prepared 6 wonderful meals, including a lunch on Friday, before a few brave souls set out for the Woodland Gardens. Jim Forbes provided musical entertainment for the group on Friday evening and many of us even enjoyed dancing. Jim had a hard time stopping, as most of the campground came over to enjoy the music and dancing as well, and no one wanted to quit having fun. Saturday, the majority of us went to the Griffin Pub for lunch which is always a good time. Saturday evening we had the draws for door prizes provided by Peden RV, Arbutus RV and Brooke Williams. Lawn carpet, a reclining chair and a propane campfire were some of the very generous gifts. Also, never to be forgotten were the fancy shoes re-gifted by Brooke Williams. Winners of the Ken Williams award were Norm and Nora Winters. During the 3 days of the rally a very challenging and competitive Scavenger Hunt was enjoyed by most. First prize winners were Betty Dyer and Audrey Hauge, with everyone receiving a gift for participation. As we were packing and cleaning up, I heard several remarks made to Liz and George that it was a FUN rally. Job well done! Thank you again to the McAllisters.

Also, I would like to remind everyone that annual dues are payable before or at the first rally of the current year. The following names are paid up members for 2009. They will be included in the Membership Roster for 2009. I will hold back on printing until July 8, ²⁰⁰⁹ for late payments, but not after that date.

Angrignon, Balogh, Blogg, Bowden, Burnham, Campbell, Cooper, Daniel, Dyer, Forbes/Bailey, Franz, Hardy, Hargreaves, Hauge, Morin, Orr, Ousey, Purdey, Quesnel, Ralph, Hendricks, Henton, Hollingworth, Inkster, Isacson/Purdy, Jackson, Little, McAllister, Macauley, McAvella, Metzner,Verruyt, Ward, Williams, Williams, Winter, Ryall, Schlichting, Sharples

Please mail dues ($10) payable to: VANCOUVER ISLANDERS

To: Audrey Hauge

2815 Trans Canada Highway

Victoria, B.C. V9B 6H6

Duncan Rally

August 6, 7 and 8^th, 2009

On the Cowichan Rivers’ edge

At Riverside Auto Court and Campground

Hosted by: Wayne + Sandy Quesnel and Ken + Josie Williams

Phone: 250-732-2699 or 250-597-3676

Email to: skew67@hughes.net or kennwill@shaw.ca

Cost: $60 for members, $70 for non-members

Dry campsites at $12 per night are included in your rally fee.

Anyone wishing to be OUTSIDE of the Rally Circle with some electrical hook-up ($16) or a full service site ($20) please phone the campground, book your own site and pay the difference in cost. Campground: 250-746-4352

Come puddle in the river, join in a river race, enjoy the local Farmers’ Market, visit beautiful Cowichan Bay, go out and try mini golf, call and make your reservations at one of our great 18 hole courses, play a few lawn games, board games or just SIT AND RELAX IN THE SHADE!

We would appreciate if you respond before July 28^th, 2009

Please make cheques payable to:

Sandy Quesnel

4870 Marshall Road

Duncan, BC, V9L 6T3

Come out and have some fun, eat a bit and laugh a lot!

SUMMER RALLY

AT KIN BEACH PROVINCIAL PARK, COMOX

JUNE 25, 26, 27/09 – Dry Camping, No services

Cost: $60 per couple

Thursday June 25^th,

Parking spaces will be in the field we also have Spot 6 left for an overflow if needed. Coaches should back in to spots if possible so that in the event of an emergency, exits will be easier – the Food tents will be set up and the end of the field close to the parking but away from the water tap that is available to anyone else using the park. Set up tent area!

4pm – Happy Hour Wine and Cheese – bring some wine if possible and your favourite assortment of cheeses, some of both will be provided Please bring our own glass.

Friday, June 26^th

8:00am Friday Breakfast – Hotcakes, sausages, fruit salad, yogurt, muffins, tea coffee

12:00 noon – Sandwhich assortments, doughnuts, tea & coffee

1:30 – Woodland Gardens www.woodlandgardens.ca for a tour of the private grounds of Mr. and Mrs. Zimmerman who have graciously given us a a 'first ever' group rate of $6 per person (normally $8 per person) The gardens are filled with rhododendrums and fountains. The Zimmermans don't mind if you take your dogs with you, especially if it's a hot day and you can't leave them in the coach. Please...take water for the dogs and bags to pick up after them - and it goes without saying that they should be on a leash.

6 pm Pot Luck Supper

Saturday, June 27^th

8 am breakfast – Bacon, eggs, hashbrowns, fruit, coffee, tea etc

12 noon – On your own or go to the Griffin Pub

5:00 supper – Pork Roast, salads, buns and desserts, tea/coffee

Sunday, June 28^th

8am – Breakfast - we will put the leftovers out for breakfast

Leave by 12 noon or your are welcome to stay in Kin Beach for $10/night, just let the park hosts (Gloria and Dave) know once you are there, they say there is no need to pre-book.

Activities: Sandy is arranging a fun scavenger hunt to take place during the three days at Kin Beach. We will have games set up as well.

We will also have prizes that have been donated by local RV dealers as well as gifts fro Peden RV in Victoria courtesy of the Coopers.

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Please send money:-) to Liz McAllister, 3100 Klanawa Crescent, Courtenay, BC V9N 3Z9

and also email her (if you haven't already done so) to mcallister.liz@gmail.com

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Directions to Kin Beach

from Cliffe Avenue, turn right onto the 17^th Street Bridge

Turn Left onto Comox Avenue

Turn Right onto Ryan Road (at Superstore)

Turn left at the Air Force entrance – Military Row??

Turn right onto Kilmorley Rd ( past the Griffin Pub)

Turn left onto Astra Road – entrance is just around the first bend on the right hand side

Directions to Woodland Gardens (or just follow us)

From Kin Beach:

Turn right onto Astra Road

Turn Left onto Booth

Right onto Little River Road (just a few hundred feet)

Left Wilkinson Road

Left onto Ellenor

Right Anderton Road (sharp angle right) – Anderton will turn into Waveland on one of the bends

Left onto Bates Road

Left at the stop sign onto Coleman Road

Right on Left Road

Right on Whittaker Road – follow the signs to the gardens

We hope you can attend.

George & Liz McAllister