More Pictures

Picture from the Paint Party Compliments Sandy

Compliments of Lynda and Rita

Sandys Scribbles Roving Rally

Wayne and I are home again, the Roving Rally is done!

We started August the 8 & 9 th at the Luxton Fairgrounds and a delicious Pot Luck the first evening.  It was extremely hot and dry.  We had 8 coaches in attendance, some coaches choosing not to join us until Chemainus because of the Malahat construction, appointments, etc.  Unfortunately, the ambulance was called our very first night for Don NORMAN who was having a few problems.  Don spent a couple of nights at the hospital getting checked out and then was released to drive home.  The next few stays were still hot and dry and pretty dusty, so Don & Dianne decided not to continue.  We missed them!  We all stayed pretty low key in Luxton, choosing not to do too much in the heat except visit and play games.

August 10 we moved a short bit north to the Chemainus Gardens for one night and we picked up 3 more coaches.  Some interesting stops were made along the way, some visited the murals and a few went to the Chemainus Theatre to see "Legends of Rock".

August 11 & 12 we picked up another coach and we stayed 2 nights in a gravel parking lot behind the Meadowood General Store near Qualicum Beach.  Everyone had beer and pizza for dinner one night from the store and we camped for free.  Darlene ZIMMERMAN kindly opened her studio for us and we had another Paint Party!   Lots of fun while a few went shopping for seafood and exploring.  Alas, while here we had Verne & Audrey HAUGE leave us.  Audrey has hurt her back and needed some tests done and then some slow mending.

We moved on August 13th for 2 nights at Fisher Boy, Sayward Valley Resort.  We were spread out a wee bit, but had the use of a very nice grassy area for gathering and games.  We all thoroughly enjoyed a "Seafood Potluck" dinner the first evening..delicious!   Many thanks to Roy & Judy FEDIRCHUK for bringing Giant Jenga!  Lots of fun at Happy Hour!  Some good exploring in the area and very gracious Campground "new owners" who were grateful to have us.  

The main fishing season "north island" is now finished and having a group of 11 & 12 big coaches show up for a few days was bonus income for all the sites we stayed at from here on.

Alder Bay Resort was a couple of cool days.  We got off to a shaky start with the campground owners, but all worked out well in the end and they too, were grateful to have us.  Touring into Port McNeill, a wonderful visit to Telegraph Cove, some drove to Port Alice and Barb Lucas & Rita Roy caught the ferry to Alert Bay for a bike ride and ended up taking a class making  aboriginal "button blankets"!  Interesting days!

August 17, 18 and 19 th we spent at Scotia Bay Resort, north of Port Hardy.  First impressions, going in on the VERY steep gravel road........YIKES!  We all squeezed in, not all getting sea view, but all with hookups.  Again, the owners were thankful to have us!  The amenities were not 5 star, but the view and hospitality were superb.  Some travelled out to Holberg, the Cape Scott trailhead, and San Josef Bay.  Others took a run over to visit Storeys Beach and Fort Rupert. Wayne and I headed into town and managed to set up a plant tour at Hardy Buoys Seafoods.  We took the very informative tour Saturday morning and of course, all came away with smoked salmon and souvenir purchases.  

The  group was invited to the campground cookout for Saturday night Pot Luck.  "Bud" the owner took Rita Roy out fishing to help get enough Sea Bass to feed us all.  Rita managed to contribute 5 fish!  Bud and Ennis cooked us up a HUGE feed of fish to go with all the other contributions from around the campground and from our group.   Bud also cooks flapjacks for the whole campground every Sunday morning, just to keep everyone happy!  A real down to earth "character" running his own fish camp!  For some of us, it was hard to leave this idyllic place and personally, we will return!   So very quiet, laid back and relaxing!

I enjoyed this Roving Rally immensely, but will I plan another for next year.....no.  This took a lot of time and effort to plan and put into effect, for a few of us.  Let's wait a few more seasons before we do it again!

Cowichan Bay Rally

Hello everyone!
> We are just home from the Roving Rally and I have news that we have permission to use the Westcan Terminal at Cowichan Bay again.   I have asked to go in on September 1 and we are to be out on the 4th.  If you are interested, please drop me a note so I have an idea of numbers.  The cost to stay is $11 per night, which includes the use of the garbage bin.  Otherwise, this is DRY camping, NO HOOK-UPS, no water stands, no outhouses.  NOTHING!  Just a beautiful place to stop for the weekend.  Because of short notice, we will have Pot Luck the first evening, heavy appies the Saturday night  and nothing else is planned, so bring your own breakfasts, lunches and a dinner for Sunday!
> Please, drop me a line if you are coming.    smquesnel@gmail.com
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> Sandy Quesnel

Seal Bay Rally

September 19 - 22              Check in 1 PM

Tuesday Dinner -  Pot Luck....AFTER everyone has signed on and we have names and numbers I will let you know which category to please bring.

Wednesday Breakfast - Cooper Surprise.  Randy & Barb Cooper

Wednesday Dinner - Spaghetti and salad, dessert.  Rita Roy et al.

Thursday Breakfast -  Volunteers needed. Please let me know.

Thursday Dinner - Pizza and desserts. CLarence and Darlene ZIMMERMAN

Friday Breakfast - Continental

Check out by 11 Am

Court Whist Tournament, Cribbage Tournament, Trivia Contest and Card Bingo. PRIZES!
The rally fee is $75 per couple, $40 for single.
The camping fees will be paid separately at check-in.
Please register BEFORE September 10.
Per couple $75 or single $40

Send your cheques for RALLY FEES payable to SANDRA QUESNEL

To: Sandra Quesnel
3819 Cavin Road
Duncan, BC. V9L 6T2

Sandy Quesnel, President
Vancouver Islanders Chapter FMCA