Treasure Coast Travelers kicked off the 2007/08 camping season with a 26-29 November meeting at Ocala Ranch RV Park. We heard good things about this park from several central Florida clubs so we gave it a try. It turned out to be a great place. The club house was very spacious with a kitchen that was well equipped for cooking and serving. The park management was very friendly and helpful.

This campout was delayed from October to November as many of our snowbird members had a difficult time leaving the warmer than usual weather in the north east. We were all happy to see their safe return and are looking forward to a fun campout season.

On the evening of our arrival, we all headed to a local Outback and had a great meal together. Thanks to Ann Metz (our birthday girl) we had an excuse for topping off the meal with Outback’s signature desert “Sinful Sundae.” Like we really needed this!

Meals seem to be our strong point. Thanks go to Gail and those that assisted for cooking the main course for the two nights. Thanks also to the Griswolds and Kraftchacks for the Tuesday morning breakfast. Everyone kicked in with sides and we ate well.

We spent our days shopping at several nearby stores and evenings competing for the traveling “Washer Toss” trophy. Now this is some serious competition! The guys managed to pull off the first win of the season after practicing, practicing and more practicing. The gals really had them worried, obviously. Congrats guys but the gals will get ya next time.

We were glad to have Steve & Diane Rice from Sebastian join us for this campout

and welcome them as new members to Treasure Coast Travelers. Members attending were Ralph & Barbara Wilson; Billy & Gail Barnes; George & Ann Metz; Bill & Joan Kraftchak; Norman & Annice Griswold and Lynn & Darlene Hyndman. We are looking forward to having absent members Joanne Stocking return from Connecticut and hope that Larry & Judy Dahns quickly resolve health issues that have delayed their return.

Thanks to Ann Metz for having great patience while trying to teach all the gals how to make a pair of - what was described to be - “simple” earrings. Now I thought I was kind of crafty but I soon found out that I have a long way to go. Ann’s talent is a gift to our group. Her patience was truly appreciated and we hope she will give us another try. Thanks Ann!

While working on our earrings, we discussed our project that TCT will provide to the Winnie-Gators State Rally in March. We will make and complete 35-40 goodie bag crafts. Joan Kraftchak and Ann Metz will purchase the materials for these projects and we will start work on them at our next meeting.

NOVEMBER is election month for TCT! 2008 Officers are:

President, Gail Barnes; Vice- President, Billy Barnes; Secretary, Barbara Wilson; Treasurer, Ann Metz and Wagon Master, Ralph Wilson. Congratulations and we look forward to another great year!

During the 2006/07 year several accomplishments were recorded. TCT celebrated their 5^th year Birthday; achieved the “Chapter of Excellence” and WIT recognized TCT’s newsletter editor, Gail Barnes with an “Honorable Mention” for her efforts with the newsletters in 2007. Thanks to the outgoing officers for a great year! We are all proud of these accomplishments.

December 10-13 TCT members and visitors will meet at Manatee Hammock RV Park near Titusville with enjoy Christmas celebration at Dixie Crossroads Restaurant.

Condolences…TCT members will miss Al Stocking. Al was a really great guy and our time with him was too short but we all look forward to sharing time with Joanne.

Billy & Gail visited with our sponsor Al’s Motor Home and Trailer Sales in Ft. Pierce prior to the campout. Al’s has undergone a remodeling/expansion this year and the place looks great. It was nice to meet with Larry Johnson and meet the new General Manager – Butch Osmond. Al’s has been good to our group and we were pleased to see all of the improvements. Anyone in the Ft. Pierce area should stop by and visit this remodeled facility.

Have a great Holiday Season and travel safe!

Gail Barnes

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!

	Please remember to support our sponsor: Al’s Motor Home & Trailer Sales, Inc. 120 Del Monte Street Ft. Pierce, Florida 34946 772-595-5922 * 888-399-9970 sales@alsmotorhomes.fdn.com General Manager – Andy Barker