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Funtime Travelers
December 2002 Outing
The following
article is submitted by Anne and Dean Crewdson, Co-Secretaries, Funtime
Travelers, Local Florida Chapter:
It appeared the Funtime Travelers were in for another "unFlorida"
weekend when we gathered at the Encore Superpark, Sarasota South,
December 6, 7 and 8, 2002. Were we going to have a repeat of the
torrential rains we had all weekend last month? Nine coaches arrived
Friday during misty, rainy, and chilly weather. But we were lucky
this time that bad weather lasted only Friday and by late Saturday
morning the sun was shining and temperatures turned warm. So much
so that two of our members, Kathy Bolan and Ellen Tupper, decided to go
for a swim in the 86 degree pool water. Besides the nine coaches
registered for the weekend we were joined by Lois and Arnold Tackett for
supper on both Friday and Saturday evenings. Arnold has been under
the weather during the past few weeks but decided to come out for some
of the activities.
Hosts for the weekend were Helen and Ward Marlatt and Anne and Dean
Crewdson. Supper on Friday evening was held at the 44th Bomber
Squadron at the Venice airport. We arrived in time to order early
bird specials or items from the regular dinner menu. After dinner
Kathy Bolan led a caravan through Venice to view holiday lights and
decorations. We then returned to the campground for games in the
clubhouse.
A potluck breakfast began our Saturday activities. The chapter
meeting was held afterwards. Some items discussed were:
Winnie-Gators State meeting to be held January 17-19, 2003, at Tropical
Palms Resort, Kissimmee, FL; Toys for Tots donated by the chapter
will be delivered to the local Marine Corps Center by the President;
the new Vice President will locate new/different campgrounds for future
chapter campouts; get well wishes were extended to Irene Dickelman
who experienced a bad fall, breaking her arm in several places and
sustaining cuts and bruises.
A wine and cheese cocktail hour was hosted by the Crewdsons after lunch
to bid farewell to the past officers and welcome the new officers.
Artice and Larry Moore surprised us with a visit and gave us some
highlights of the Lewis and Clark caravan they will be leading next
year.
Before we knew it, it was time for us to caravan to the Saltwater Cafe
in Nokomis for supper. As part of the chapter's Christmas program
each couple attending supper was given $10.00 to say Merry Christmas and
thank you from the chapter for a great year of fellowship. We
returned to the campground for a Chinese/Scottish gift exchange and then
dessert and coffee. Those who could still stay awake decided to
play dominoes before calling it a night.
On Sunday morning a continental breakfast was held before goodbye's and
happy holiday wishes were extended. Members expressed their thanks
to the hosts, Marlatts and Crewdsons, for providing a happy year end
campout.
Contact: Ward and Helen Marlatt, Co-Presidents
941-753-9273
e-mail: cwhcmarlatt@msn.com
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