Lighthouse Rally Pics
Saturday, July 13, 2019
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Sandys Scribbles...the end
Hiya everyone! This is my last Scribble, as I have finally been replaced with a newer, but old model. I have truly enjoyed my terms with the Vancouver Islanders, but it is time to make way for more enthusiastic people.
I am sorry if you missed at great weekend at Nellies Pond. As you will see from the pictures that will straggle in, it was an idyllic setting and almost too peaceful for sleeping.
We had 11 coaches attending, one of our smallest groups yet. Needless to say, there was too much food, and too much eating! To accompany the Hillbilly theme, we had an assortment of dishes named with reference to Roadkill.
We had a bonfire and B.S. Evening on Thursday, which was very relaxing after the hustle and bustle to get there.
Friday afternoon, we all went hunting for animals to cook for Saturdays dinner. It was very productive! Jim Barber bagged the most kills and managed about 5 game hens. Other kills included bear, bunny, and fawn. Everyone received Hillbilly gifts, for participating.
Saturday morning after a hearty breakfast we called the annual General Meeting to order. The results were that we will get some members better trained to operate our A.E.D. and that there will be a rally July 8-13 at the Lighthouse RV Park in Qualicum Bay. The easy stuff was followed by elections.
Welcome to: President - Andy Balogh
Treasurer- Kathie Balogh
Vice President - Barb Lucas
Alternate National Director - Joe Blogg
Elected 2018: Secretary - Linda Schwagley
Vice President - Cathie Woodrow
Vice President - Gary Tennant
National Director - Andy Balogh
Saturday evening a guest, Kerry Levine, came in to cook us an "almost" perfect roast of beast and we whipped up all the fixings. Much appreciated and enjoyed! Following the "BEAST FEAST" we all cosied up to the Hillbilly musicale. Unfortunately, the response was poor, but Clarence and Darlene Zimmerman performed nicely, with Darlene on Tamborine and Clarence playing a waste can drum, pot lid cymbals etc all on his one man band contraption! Well done! Followed by double fires and jokes!
Packed up and pulled out Sunday morning.
Please come back to the site when all the photos are in!
Sandy Quesnel
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Thursday, April 18, 2019
Wednesday, July 18, 2018
Tuesday, July 17, 2018
SANDYS SCRIBBLES
For anyone interested we have an "almost free" rally August 14, 15 and 16 at Meadowood General Store in Qualicum. Buy your dinner at the store one night and get 2 nights free stay! This venue was one of the stops on our Roving Rally and we all enjoyed our time there. It is a great base camp for touring in the area. Please get your name on the list by emailing me at smkew67@yahoo.com
Once again, we are able to enjoy a weekend at Westcan Terminals on Cowichan Bay. The site will be available for the Labor Day weekend, going in on the Thursday evening, and leaving on Monday, September 3rd. Because the site is shrinking, we may need to establish a "second" row. This is a no host Rally, dry camping, NO UTILITIES! The cost is $12 per coach, per night, to camp on some of Vancouver Islands most beautiful waterfront. One evening will be Pot Luck and I will be making reservations for the waterside room at the Rock Cod Cafe for dinner one evening. Please book early to get your name on my list! Any other joint meals will be decided on site, otherwise YOU must provide for yourself for all other meals. Please drop me a note if you plan on attending to. smkew67@yahoo.com
Our sympathies to those unable to attend the Derby Rally in Comox on July 5,6 &7th. Everyone attending had a great time, were well fed and enjoyed the interaction of The "Derby". The venue is quiet, beautiful, close to the Framers Market and not too far from town. The placement of electrical and water made it possible for everyone to hook up if they chose. It was so nice to see the Club tent up again...it has been a long while since it was used!
As usual our Pot Luck dinner the first evening was delicious. Nice to meet and greet new members Garry & Lucy Brown and visitors Gordon and Helene Berkey. Hopefully, we didn't scare them off on their first visit. A few rounds of Pass the Ace and off to bed.
Friday morning, the Breakfast crew provided coffee and Ham & Egg bunwiches from 7-9 AM. Most of the ladies and a few of the guys gathered in the afternoon to work on Derby hats and Hobby Horses. So many thanks to MaryAnn Tennent for the assistance she gave and her donation of lights for the hats. As quoted by one of the male onlookers..a dizzy tizzy ensued! Dinner was a hearty Derby Burgoo and tiny new nugget potatoes followed by Berry Shortcake. We were joined by the talented Darren GEDDES who later performed for us. His knowledge of so many different songs and collection of music is impressive! And he can sing! A very entertaining evening provided by Clarence & Darlene Zimmerman.
Saturday morning was a change of plans, so we had Laurel Macauleys recipe for "Teddy Bear" porridge for breakfast. That Maple Walnut ice cream sure dresses up the porridge! Off to visit the local Farmers Market next door for shopping and some lunches and back for the judging of the Hats and Horses. Hopefully, we have some pictures available so everyone can see some of the creations. The talent in this Club is unlimited! There were some beautiful hats and some beautiful Hobby Horses. There were also some very "manly" Hobby Horses which created quite a scene when the frilly fillies were approached. Congratulations to Rita Roy for her absolutely astounding Derby hat! All of the hats were winners, but Rita went all the way, even dressing for the occasion. MaryAnn Tennant and I were next best. Wayne Quesnel, Dennis Ross and Gary Tennent got prizes for horses. Again, many thanks to MaryAnn Tennant for her contribution of prizes for the Hat and Horse winners. Great job!
Clarence & Darlene Zimmerman made arrangements for Pizza Hut to deliver our dinner, which was delicious! At Maryann's suggestion, we all reverted to teens again, while enjoying our Root Beer floats for dessert! Lots of fun! So very nice to just sit back and enjoy without worrying about anything. After eating our fill of Pizza, it was "Off to the Races". All Hobby Horse participants lined up and after several heats were finished there were very clear winners. Wayne Quesnel won the "Race for the Roses" by a good two lengths, followed by Marg Hazelwood and then Darlene Zimmerman. Wayne won a free rally and the blanket of roses while the ladies each won a trophy and ribbon. Lots of laughs, participation and noise!
A Continental breakfast was put out Sunday morning and the majority stayed to dismantle the tent. Lucky for us, we were able to put everything away dry.
Many thanks to those who pitched in!
Sandy Quesnel
Once again, we are able to enjoy a weekend at Westcan Terminals on Cowichan Bay. The site will be available for the Labor Day weekend, going in on the Thursday evening, and leaving on Monday, September 3rd. Because the site is shrinking, we may need to establish a "second" row. This is a no host Rally, dry camping, NO UTILITIES! The cost is $12 per coach, per night, to camp on some of Vancouver Islands most beautiful waterfront. One evening will be Pot Luck and I will be making reservations for the waterside room at the Rock Cod Cafe for dinner one evening. Please book early to get your name on my list! Any other joint meals will be decided on site, otherwise YOU must provide for yourself for all other meals. Please drop me a note if you plan on attending to. smkew67@yahoo.com
Our sympathies to those unable to attend the Derby Rally in Comox on July 5,6 &7th. Everyone attending had a great time, were well fed and enjoyed the interaction of The "Derby". The venue is quiet, beautiful, close to the Framers Market and not too far from town. The placement of electrical and water made it possible for everyone to hook up if they chose. It was so nice to see the Club tent up again...it has been a long while since it was used!
As usual our Pot Luck dinner the first evening was delicious. Nice to meet and greet new members Garry & Lucy Brown and visitors Gordon and Helene Berkey. Hopefully, we didn't scare them off on their first visit. A few rounds of Pass the Ace and off to bed.
Friday morning, the Breakfast crew provided coffee and Ham & Egg bunwiches from 7-9 AM. Most of the ladies and a few of the guys gathered in the afternoon to work on Derby hats and Hobby Horses. So many thanks to MaryAnn Tennent for the assistance she gave and her donation of lights for the hats. As quoted by one of the male onlookers..a dizzy tizzy ensued! Dinner was a hearty Derby Burgoo and tiny new nugget potatoes followed by Berry Shortcake. We were joined by the talented Darren GEDDES who later performed for us. His knowledge of so many different songs and collection of music is impressive! And he can sing! A very entertaining evening provided by Clarence & Darlene Zimmerman.
Saturday morning was a change of plans, so we had Laurel Macauleys recipe for "Teddy Bear" porridge for breakfast. That Maple Walnut ice cream sure dresses up the porridge! Off to visit the local Farmers Market next door for shopping and some lunches and back for the judging of the Hats and Horses. Hopefully, we have some pictures available so everyone can see some of the creations. The talent in this Club is unlimited! There were some beautiful hats and some beautiful Hobby Horses. There were also some very "manly" Hobby Horses which created quite a scene when the frilly fillies were approached. Congratulations to Rita Roy for her absolutely astounding Derby hat! All of the hats were winners, but Rita went all the way, even dressing for the occasion. MaryAnn Tennant and I were next best. Wayne Quesnel, Dennis Ross and Gary Tennent got prizes for horses. Again, many thanks to MaryAnn Tennant for her contribution of prizes for the Hat and Horse winners. Great job!
Clarence & Darlene Zimmerman made arrangements for Pizza Hut to deliver our dinner, which was delicious! At Maryann's suggestion, we all reverted to teens again, while enjoying our Root Beer floats for dessert! Lots of fun! So very nice to just sit back and enjoy without worrying about anything. After eating our fill of Pizza, it was "Off to the Races". All Hobby Horse participants lined up and after several heats were finished there were very clear winners. Wayne Quesnel won the "Race for the Roses" by a good two lengths, followed by Marg Hazelwood and then Darlene Zimmerman. Wayne won a free rally and the blanket of roses while the ladies each won a trophy and ribbon. Lots of laughs, participation and noise!
A Continental breakfast was put out Sunday morning and the majority stayed to dismantle the tent. Lucky for us, we were able to put everything away dry.
Many thanks to those who pitched in!
Sandy Quesnel
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