Florida Suncoast Winnie-Gators

February 2006 Outing

Our Chapter meeting was held February 17-19th, 2006 at Citrus Valley RV Resort in Clermont, Florida

We had a turn out of 24 coaches attend this weekend from our Suncoast Winnie-Gators chapter.  The weather couldn’t have been more perfect with warm sunny days and cool evenings. Some members arrived early on Thursday, anxious to start the fun filled weekend.  In the afternoon after we had all set up we had an informal get together and everyone gathered around to catch up on their adventures. …That evening dinner was on our own and after everyone ate we had a bonfire which was enjoyed by all that attended.

On Friday many more members arrived and in the afternoon we all gathered for a social hour where we shared many delicious snacks and stories of our adventures since we had last met.  Several smoothie machines were making specialty drinks for all to enjoy compliments of our chapter. Friday’s dinner was also on our own and after dinner many of us played games in the clubhouse.  Another bonfire was ablaze for those who wanted to sit outside and just chat.

Saturday started with a hearty breakfast served by our hosts, Donna & Ron Wacker, Butch & Cindy Davis, Buck & Jeannie Beckner and Donna & Ralph Haynes, French toast made with a pecan topping, sausage, fruit, juice & coffee. How yummy it all was.  We had our chapter meeting at 10 am and made announcement that we would all be meeting at 9:30 to go into the March Rally together.  We also welcomed our newest members Richard & Nancy Hartwell from Largo.  Directly after our meeting some members went out shopping, some played card games and others went to play a rousing game of Beanbag Baseball.  Around 4 we gathered for a social hour and lite snacks.  Our hosts for the weekend had a wonderful dinner of ham, scalloped potatoes, green beans, toss salad and a delicious dessert which was a Belgium waffle topped with fresh fruit, ice cream, chocolate, cherries and whipped cream. After dinner we had a Sweetheart dance and romantic music was played for all of those who wished to dance.  The clubhouse was decorated in hearts, candles and had candy on all the tables.  A small token gift was given to the couple married the longest and the shortest amount of time.  Bob & Lou Peterson married 61 years and Darwin & Judy Michielsen married 7 years.  Fun was had by all.

On Sunday there was a Continental breakfast of muffins, juice & coffee served by our hosts.  After we said our good-byes, we went to pack up our rigs to head home…looking forward to our next exciting campout, which will be at the Florida State Rally in Orlando 

Submitted by:

Donna M. Haynes - Secretary

Contact: President – Terry Busch

Telephone number  (813-333-4271)