Space Coast Winnies
September 2003 Outing

By Lynn Fitts
The Space Coast Winnies held their September "30th Anniversary" campout at Camelot RV Park in Malabar, FL.   There were 8 member coaches and one guest rig, Winnie-Gator President Gail and Woody Wood, in attendance for the weekend. Friday and Saturday the Estel Whites, John Dennis’, and Dudley Youngs drove in to take part in the festivities.
The Koehns and Fitts’ drove in early and enjoyed a great seafood dinner nearby in Sebastian and afterwards a drive to Sebastian Inlet to the Atlantic Ocean to see the high waves resulting from Hurricane Isabel.  The surfers were having a good time with the swells but the water looked pretty rough.
Rigs started rolling in on Friday and by happy hour there were a lot of varied conversations going especially about summer travels.  Our hosts for the weekend, Jack and Carolyn Harris and Ron and Veronica Koehn prepared a very satisfying meal with hot dogs, chips, slaw, baked beans and cookies.  The campground supplied us a state-of-the-art Bingo machine so our group along with another camping group enjoyed several Bingo games called by Ron Koehn, assisted by Max Kruichak.  There were happy winners from both groups. 
Saturday morning found us eating again!  Jack Harris had a special request for beef gravy on toast  - and - since he was preparing barbecued ribs for dinner, he got his way.  Spouse Carolyn got up early to make the gravy and, assisted by Jack and Ron and Veronica Koehn everyone enjoyed an excellent breakfast with some of the sweetest cantaloupe you can imagine.  After breakfast, we held our regular meeting, recognizing Gail & Woody Wood who were in attendance.  One Charter member, Gussie Kremer, and friend Ernie Moniga were recognized at this 30th anniversary meeting.
During Saturday afternoon there was lots of visiting and card playing in anticipation of the ribs we were having for dinner.  Everyone brought side dishes complementing the meat and we finished up with a beautiful birthday cake and ice cream.  Favorite card games completed the evening.
Sunday morning almost everyone gathered for coffee, juice and toast with jelly or gravy.  Before noon almost everyone had said their adieus and were en route home.
The next campout will be at the Sun ‘N Fun Campground in Sarasota, FL with the Winnie-Gators State Club.  We always look forward to meeting with the State Club and renewing friendships from Chapters throughout the state.
Nancy Russell,  321-383-8031