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
Sunday, June 03, 2018
VIFMCA Derby Rally July 5, 6 and 7.
The Vancouver Islanders are extending their very gracious invitation to our "Derby Rally" to be held at the Comox Fairgrounds, on July 5, 6 and 7th. Every coach will be provided with 20 amp electric and water hookups.
We will start this exciting weekend with a Meet and Greet Happy Hour, followed by a Pot Luck dinner. Entertainment will be provided for the evening.
Friday morning breakfast Egg Bunwiches. Later on, MaryAnn Tennent will be helping everyone with their Derby Hats and Hobby Horses. Bring your own hat or hair band, and a glue gun if you have one. Some decorations will be provided. Dinner will be traditional Kentucky Derby Burgoo followed by Derby Pie.
Friday evening, once again Darren Geddes will be joining us with live music/trivia.
Saturday breakfast will be Derby "Hot Browns" another traditional Derby food. Once again an opportunity to work on your hat or horse or if you prefer, the usual lawn games. We will also need a "crew" to assemble the Racetrack.
Saturday evening, Clarence and Darlene Zimmerman will be providing a Pizza Party. Following dinner the Derby Races, Hat and Hobby Horse judging.
Sunday morning will be an easy Continental breakfast, and quick clean up and departure by 11 AM.
The cost of this rally is $150.00. This includes the actual camping fee of $30 per day per coach ($90) which also includes a portion of the fee for the venue. The rest of the fee covers payment of some hat and horse decorations, entertainment, meals and prizes. This will be the last organized rally this year. There will be more rallies, but they will be "no host" with no planned activities. Please try to join us!
Please forward your payment to: Sandra Quesnel,
3819 Cavin Road,
Duncan, BC. V9L 6T2
Payment must be received before June 26.
Sandy Quesnel President
Vancouver Islanders Chapter FMCA
Tuesday, May 29, 2018
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