Sandys' Scribbles July.

I hope everyone is enjoying the sunshine.  We are at Qualicum Bay, and it is windy here...not really too relaxing.  We are tying down tents and gazebos!

I think the Buttle Lake Rally was a huge success!  11 coaches attended. Perfect! We had warm and sunny weather, which makes a huge difference to everyone's demeanor.  Barb Lucas even braved a dip in the lake!  Firewood was plentiful, thanks to the Balogh family, and those of us who packed some in. WYATT SABOURIN took on splitting wood and unknowingly, the job of Chief Fire Warden.

Many thanks to Brian & Linda BOWDEN and Randy & Barb COOPER for arranging salads and desserts to go with our entrees the first night.  It was great to just park and relax after our trip in.

Too bad, but the Driftwood Bay site now has an annoying MOUSE problem!  Many of us had nighttime visitors and full traps!  Too many campers throw leftover food into the bush.  Our dog Tinker has come back with 1/2 muffins, chicken bones, wieners and whatever she managed to swallow before we caught her.

Joe, Stella and Jayden BLOGG provided a hearty pancake and sausage breakfast and delicious hamburgers for dinner on the Monday.  Attendees really tied in and the jobs were spread around, making it more enjoyable for everyone.

We enjoyed Mollke, Baseball, Skipbo, Dominoes, Kings Cribbage and games daily!

Once again, a few of us participated in paper boat races.  Jayden BLOGG took the prize for determination!  Some of the board and card games were necessary because it was too hot to play in the sun.

Many went exploring by car, bike and on foot during the days.

Randy and Barb Cooper stepped up again and did our Tuesday breakfast of ham, eggs and hash browns.  Joint effort  made a nice pasta for Tuesday dinner and clean up easy.

Porridge and ice cream for Wednesday breakfast and everyone brought a can of soup to go with fresh baked buns for dinner.  I was amused by the reactions of a few, who were concerned about mixing so many kinds of soup.  It was declared delicious!

Unfortunately, on the last night Don & Bev PURDEY had a flat front tire to contend with, but I understand everything worked out well.  The guys were all ready for a project, and direction, anyway.

A nice quiet, relaxing week...thank you to all who helped make it happen!

Sandy Quesnel