Spacecoast Winnies
April 2004 Outing
By Lynn Fitts

     The Space Coast Winnies held their April campout at the Holiday Travel Park in Cypress Gardens, FL.   There were 11 member coaches in attendance.  The Russell’s, Fitt’s, and Stedman’s were early arrivals on Thursday to get the weekend underway. 
     Rigs began rolling in Friday morning and everyone took their time settling in before stopping by the Fitts’ Adventurer for Social Hour.  All were happy to see that Herb Jones was with us, after having to leave ill from the March Rally in Orlando.  We were especially glad to meet our newest members Pat & Harold Hayward and Verna & George Ward, snowbirds who come to our area from New York State each winter.  We look forward to many campouts with them.
     Cooks, Dick Russell and Dudley Young grilled the most delicious hamburgers for our dinner on Friday.  Nancy Russell had made broccoli slaw and Rose Young prepared macaroni salad for great accompaniments.  The meal rounded out with lemon and German chocolate cakes and boy, was everyone stuffed.
     With our new members, of course, teaching them "our way" for some card games came next.  Dick Russell was the sole male member of the card group for our first night.
     The cooks were at it again early Saturday with French toast and sausages.  Jimmy Fitts came in early and helped with one of the griddles.  
Soon after breakfast our new treasurer, Jack Harris, collected camping fees, assisted by wife Carolyn and our regular chapter meeting followed.
There are many sightseeing opportunities in the Winter Haven area.  Unfortunately, Cypress Gardens had not reopened but the Wards and Haywards took their motor scooters to Bok Tower and  pleasantly found themselves attending a wedding in that beautiful spot.  Others visited the Florida’s Natural museum that depicts the orange juice industry that is prevalent in the area; and still others "shopped till they dropped" at a local department store. 
     It was soon time to eat again and everyone enjoyed a delicious Saturday night dinner of stuffed chicken supplied by the Chapter, with salads, vegetables and desserts  supplied by members.
     A light Sunday morning breakfast was before leaving for home.  With beautiful weather and great camaraderie this was another great campout by our Chapter.
     The next campout will be at the Florida State Club meeting in Eustis, FL May 14-16.
Nancy Russell,  321-383-8031