Sandys’ Scribbles May Edition

Hello everyone! The Luxton Rally is almost here! I am soooo excited, can’t wait to see you all! 36 coaches registered so far! Just a quick reminder, May 21st is the cut-off date for Luxton. If your cheque won’t be there in time, make sure you email Norah and Norm right away. andallas@shaw.ca Also, we are to be out of the Fairgrounds at noon on Sunday, so please make alternate arrangements if you need to hang around.

The details of the next rally, at Buttle Lake follow this posting (below). Lynda and Bryan Bowden and I believe Barb and Randy Cooper will be hosting. This rally will be during the week, June 14, 15, and 16th. We will have the use of the Group Site and the amenities that go with it. I am really excited about this one as well! I heard whispers of more surprises waiting for us!

I would like to remind everyone at this time about Generators. Several of our General Meetings have wasted a lot of time trying to make rules about when and how long Generators should run.

The Chapter President is to monitor Generator users and speak to them if necessary. My opinion is that running a Generator for 2-3 hours between 8 AM and 6 PM to recharge batteries is just fine. If you have refrigerator problems or want to watch TV after 6 PM, my suggestion is that you should only attend rallies with electrical hook-ups or be prepared to compensate your neighbours.

Just can’t wait to see you all!

Sandy

See Buttle Lake Rally info below. 666

BUTTLE LAKE RALLY

BUTTLE LAKE RALLY

JUNE 14 - JUNE 17, 2010

We are back to nature, wonderful surroundings, lake to fish and boat in and spectacular views on all sides. Amenities at the park include covered eating area, tables, cookstove, and there are water and pit toilets available.

There are limited facilities available, so we won’t be serving all meals. Coffee will be on each morning for all the early birds, then breakfast on your own. Lunches also on your own. Dinners are provided.

Possible side trips: Gold River, tour the local area, or just relax. Also I understand there is a boat trip (similar to the Lady Rose from Port Alberni) to the west coast, which leaves from Gold River.

Mon June 14 Arrive Buttle Lake

Dinner Provided

Tues June 15 Coffee pot on, breakfast on your own

Dinner - Potluck .. details to follow

Wed June 16 Coffee pot on, breakfast on you own

Dinner – Surprise!

Thur June 17 Depart

Directions: Take Hwy 28 from Campbell River to Gold River, go approx 45 km; as soon as you take a right turn to Gold River (instead of going to Ralph River campground), look for the entrance to Driftwood Bay on left side of road (this is the group camp name for Buttle Lake). We’ll have FMCA signs at that intersection!

Rally Fee: $70.00 per coach - Fees include 3 nights dry camping, 2 Dinners, morning coffee.

Any questions, please call Lynda Bowden at 250-756-4436 Or email ‘lyndabowden@shaw.ca’

If you would like to attend, please send cheque, made payable to :

Lynda Bowden, 3336 Barrington Rd., Nanaimo, BC V9T 5R5

DEADLINE FOR RESERVATIONS: Mon June 7, 2010

UPDATE LUXTON SPRING RALLY

UPDATE - MAY 1, 2010

VANCOUVER ISLANDERS

FMCA SPRING RALLY AT LUXTON FAIRGROUNDS MAY 28-30, 2010

PLEASE SEE DIRECTIONS IN PRIOR NOTICE Tues, Apr 20th.

FRIDAY

4:00 No food happy hour

6:00 Dinner

Pot luck – heavy appetizers – Remember this is your dinner, so please bring enough for at least four people. The club will provide desert.

After dinner - Gift exchange – Please bring a useful gift wrapped in newspaper. The value of $10.00. It can be a good used or new gift. I'm sure we have all played this before. It should be a lot of fun. We will gather the gifts after dinner and go from there. It will be explained before we play.

Cards for anyone wishing to play after gift exchange.

SATURDAY

7:00 coffee

8:00 BREAKFAST

9:30 Sandy will be having a meeting after breakfast.

Garage sale for anyone interested.

LUNCH - On your own.

Carol McAvella has a list of eatery places and highlights around the area. Please see her to pick up any brochures.

Word game will be handed out with your brochures.

Weather permitting we will have field games.

Last, but not least, we will be selling 50/50 tickets to be drawn Sunday morning after breakfast.

4:00 No food happy hour

6:00 DINNER

After dinner we will be having entertainment provided by John Forbes.

SUNDAY

7:00 coffee

8:00 BREAKFAST

Please contact Norm or Norah Winter if you have any questions. Phone 250-324-3220 or email andallas@shaw.ca.

Our co-hosts are Russ and Carol McAvella and Wayne and Joan Hardy.

If you have any complaints please see them.

Please remember to send your cheques before deadline date of May 21, 2010 as we need to know how much food to buy.

Thanks everyone and hope you all have a wonderful time at the rally.

SPRING RALLY AT LUXTON

VANCOUVER ISLANDERS FMCA SPRING RALLY

AT LUXTON FAIRGROUNDS, MAY 28-30, 2010

Directions to Luxton Fairgrounds coming South.

Take HWY.1 (Trans Canada Hwy). Take Exit 14. Turn right. Turn right on Sooke Rd. Turn Left on Happy Valley Rd. Turn right on Marwood Ave. YOU HAVE ARRIVED.

Directions to Luxton Fairgrounds coming North.

Take HWY.1 (Trans Canada Hwy). Exit 14 to Sooke Rd. Turn right on Sooke Rd. Turn Left on Happy Valley Rd. Turn right on Marwood Ave. YOU HAVE ARRIVED.

WATCH FOR THE FMCA SIGNS

COST PER COACH (2 PEOPLE).........$60.00

EACH ADDITIONAL PERSON....…...$25.00

THIS PRICE INCLUDES:

2 NIGHTS DRY CAMPING,

2 BREAKFASTS,

FRIDAY NIGHT POT LUCK

SATURDAY NIGHT DINNER

THIS WILL BE A DRY CAMPING RALLY, SO BE SURE TO HAVE A FULL WATER TANK AND EMPTY HOLDING TANKS.

MORE DETAILS AND ITINERARY TO FOLLOW.

ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL NORM OR NORAH WINTER AT 1-250-324-3220 OR EMAIL AT #.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND, PLEASE SEND YOUR CHEQUE, MADE PAYABLE TO:

NORM WINTER

11-2979 RIVER RD

CHEMAINUS, BC V0R1K3

DEADLINE FOR RESERVATIONS: MAY 21,2010

SANDYS SCRIBBLES

Welcome back spring! I hope everyone had a great winter. Seemingly, it didn’t matter whether you went south or not.... the weather was warm. Wayne and I had a great trip touring Mexico, but it is always good to get home. I am very excited about the coming season and hope you are too.

Luxton is moving up on us very quickly, and details will be posted here soon. It would be nice to know a few more sites are possible for later on in the year. Please remember to book some time to visit the big rally in August at Redmond.

HAPPY SPRING!

SANDY