Sandys Scribbles: the end of 2010

Wayne and I are off to our southern home tomorrow and I wanted to pass on my appreciation for a really great 2010. We had a few more rallies than normal, and I am hoping for even more next year. I think every one of our rallies was fantastic and we had a fun weekend every time we went out with the club. Our Chapter managed to gather 23 new members this year, a truly amazing increase!

During 2010 our chapter has been participating in a challenge. FMCA offered a $250 gift package to every chapter that recruited 12 new FMCA members. Not Chapter members but new members to FMCA. Right now we are 2 short of the goal. Everyone would benefit if we could just recruit 2 more. Sooooo ....... I am asking each of you to consider your neighbour, a friend, a relative or anyone you might meet that we could sign up with FMCA and then qualify for our gift package. We all would appreciate the efforts.

A few corrections to the new roster you should have received by now:

Cliff & Lynda Garbutt – house number should be 1708

Bob & Jan Orr – Email should be bnjay@shaw.ca

Well here it is, so Merry, Merry, Happy, Happy and a great winter to everyone. We are looking forward to seeing you all in 2011.

Sandy & Wayne Quesnel

Seal Bay Rally Pics & Report

Seal Bay Rally

For those of us who braved the weather, it was a great weekend in Courtenay. The rally crew got the main tent and a cook tent set up early and later added walls and the lights to keep out the damp, dark and cool. The campground has nice sites and a beautiful man-made lake to stroll around. The owner delivered a huge fire ring and free firewood. It was a good location, but in a year will be a great location as improvements are made.

30 coaches were registered and 28 attended. We started off with a lively “meet and greet” on Friday and then an absolutely HUGE pot luck dinner with decadent Black Forest Cake for dessert. Some of us would have snuck off for a nap after the big meal but Mick had us curious about his Trivia night. Wow! He had some hard questions for us! And some great prizes! A guest, Victoria Keel, managed to get more right than the rest of us, and congratulations to her! She is really smart! A few of us followed up the Trivia with some “Pass the Ace”.

Saturday started off with another meal to knock your socks off. Ham, bacon, sausages, eggs to order and pancakes. Hot Maple syrup..... what can I say ..... another 5 pounds. Following brekkie, a few, we know who..... went off to check out the garage sales, a few went exploring and after lunch a few of us played “Pegs & Jokers”. I should have gone to a gym to make room for dinner. Roast Beef, Yorkshire Pudding, potatoes, gravy, corn, pickle and veggie trays, followed by hot Apple Pies and Ice Cream. THEN, THEN – Birthday Cake!!! The campground owners joined us for dinner and then stayed to play Bingo. Wouldn’t you know, Theresa, owner, won the $90 for the 50/50 draw and Paul, owner, won a big prize at Bingo! We enjoyed their company and were glad to share! New members, Ken & Jennifer Harlos won the Ken Williams award and very generously donated it back to the club.

Sunday we enjoyed a continental breakfast, fresh fruit, muffins, croissants, and yoghurt before packing up the tents. With the whole crew helping it was done in record time and we had fun doing it. I always hate to come home and can hardly wait for the next one!

The rallies scheduled at this time for 2011 are Sydney on May 27, 28 and 29^th. Port Hardy on July 17, 18 19 and 20^th. I would really appreciate suggestions of rally sites for June, August and September. I will try for Cowichan Bay again when the date is closer.

Click the link for Rally Pictures sent in by Sandy.

Sandy

Fall Rally Update (Seal Bay)

For the pot luck Last Names starting with

A-P inclusive are asked to bring main meal dishes.

Q-Z Are asked to bring salads.

Desserts will be provided.

Construction along Cliff is not going very well and you may wish to use the following detour if coming from Hwy 19. You will be on 29th Turn left on Kilpatrick (one block BEFORE you get to Cliff Ave)

Turn Right on 28th then left on Fitzgerald to 17th then turn right. You will cross Cliff Ave and continue on 19A to Ryan Rd.

See you on the 10th.

Sept Seal Bay Rally Update

The RV Park is in a beautiful setting with lots of walking trails,

a man made lake and access to the Seal Bay Nature Park

for more info go to www.sealbayrvpark.com

Generators

The Park Policy is on Generators is very restrictive. Normally none at all, but for us, Generators can ONLY be run between 1:00pm to 4pm. This will be strictly enforced.

So make sure your Batteries are in good shape and keep the generators to the time above.

If you have sent your cheque to Betty Dyer and no longer wish to come either email () or phone 250-338-0782 to get your refund.galebetty@shaw.ca

Friday Night Pot luck

Please remember people will have driven most of the day and will be hungry. We will put out an email by the 3rd as to who brings what. Please be generous with your contribution. Thank You.

Saturday Night Dinner

Roast Beef C/W Yorkshire Pudding and Gravy.

New potatoes, Corn on the cob and salad.

Desert will be Ice Cream and Apple pie.

We ask those who would prefer Chicken to let us know in advance, so that we may fill your request.

For those who play games a lucky few could win some original prizes!!!

Directions

Northbound on the inland highway

Take exit 117 to Courtenay and hwy 19A Cliff Ave. (There is construction on Cliff so be patient )

Right turn onto the 17th St bridge then left on the bypass.

Turn Right on Ryan Rd (just pass Super store) go 5Ks on Ryan then Left on Anderton. At the split go left toward Seal Bay Park and watch for our sign (about 5 K then turn left onto the access road for theRV Park.

1901 Larch Rd, Courtenay V9J 1X7 That will get you close

or “GPS”

N 49-45.000 W 124-57.877 Will get you right to the Office.

Southbound on 19A

Take the parkway to Home Depot, turn left on Ryan, go to Anderton and follow the directions above.

Don't forget register by Aug. 31st.

Newmar & Friends Fall Rally

Newmar & Friends Fall Rally Sept 16th - 19th.

We are invited to this rally. Info below and click on Poster to see more.

To: Members of the B.C. Dogwood Islanders Klub

From: Dave & Gwen Harris - Hosts

Gary & Mary-Ann Tennent - Hosts

Ian & Lynn Vantreight - Hosts

Rally: Joint Region 9/B.C. Dogwood Islanders Klub

Date: Sept. 16 – 19th 2010

Where: Vantreight Farms

8277 Central Saanich Road,

Saanichton, B.C. V8M 1T7

Come join us for some fun and fellowship!

We have included information regarding the rally, the deadline for

registration and Disclaimer is August 31st, 2010. For Disclaimer click HERE