Sixteen NIU members and supporters ventured out to attend the luncheon. Dorothy Modler brought along three supporters. As usual, the food and friendly conversations were abundant. We all hope for better weather for our next rally in April at our usual haunt, the Amboy 4H Fairgrounds.
Brian’s NIU winter 2013 Newsletter link: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B_NzwBw52g_EQzE5X0t1bjB5U00/edit?usp=sharing
Brian arranged for a room at the Golden Corral in Elgin. Seven brave Northern Illinois camping couples overcame the 14 F temperature to attend the luncheon. We were glad for some nice warm food and conversation about what we will do when the weather gets warmer.
Six Northern Illinois Couples met at Paul Ruth Hall at Travelers Rest west of Dade City for some friendly conversation and to share a pot luck lunch. The weather was good, and so were the conversations. Attending were: Arrups, Dixons, Jamisons, Morrisons, Stuarts, and Wagnons. Afterwards, three couples visited the ‘The Garden” that is maintained by the Garden Club. They have done an excellent job. All enjoyed the fellowship and Florida weather. The Airstream population at Travelers Rest has decreased to less than 30% over the last ten years.
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| Manufacturer : | AIRSTREAM, INC. |
| Make / Model Years : | AIRSTREAM / 2006-2009 |
| Subject : | The Hydraulic Brake Hose may Fail due to Flexing |
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Weather was excellent for the drive out with temperatures in the 60’s. Bob Koch says 27 people attended. The food and entertainment were good. It got foggy on the way home.
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Eleven trailers came for the weekend and three additional couples drove in Saturday for the Thanksgivings dinner. New members, LeAnn Spencer and Steve Duke brought their new 2013 28 Ft front bedroom Eddie Bauer, with a rear hatch. With the hatch up and the bug screen down, you have that outdoor dining experience. You can take down the table and can load kayaks or bikes through the hatch. The trailer has 16 inch aluminum wheels and wider tires. It is a really versatile trailer. They put 4,500 miles on it touring the Rocky Mountain parks this fall. Brian and Mark brought their new 25 foot trailer.
The weather wasn’t the best this weekend: cool temperatures, wind and rain. We were happy to have a warm building for our indoor activities. Brian McFarland was elected president for a second year. Bob Whitesell will be first vice and Dave Mayo was installed as second vice. Bob Koch will remain as treasurer and Jean DeHahn will be secretary. Dwight Dixon and Hal Withey were elected directors for two years and Mark Pankow will fill in for Harry Jamison’s second year as director. Past President, Carol Dixon, performed the installations. Many enjoyed playing Jokers and other indoor activities.
The rally was held at fairgrounds. Weather and entertainment were good. Tours included:the opalescent glass factory, Summer Place, and blacksmith shop. Entertainment ran the gamut; a storyteller, gospel, country, bluegrass, and Irish folk music. Brian said he especially enjoyed Levi Riggs Thursday night. There was an open house viewing of various rigs, and many fun games of joker and bean bag baseball. Barry & Karen Bell did a great job. Lots of good food. A very successful rally! Fifty trailers attended. Four couples plus Bonnie Nester from Northern Illinois attended. Details on the Region 5 Website: Click here
A Computer rally preceded the Region Rally. There were presentations for personal computer usage at home and on the road. There was also a seminar on how to develop better unit websites. Details can be found in the Region 5 August Newsletter: Click here
Six Northern Illinois couples attended the joint rally with Lincolnland at the Iroquois County Fairgrounds. Friday morning some toured the freeze dry food plant and went to the festival in Momence. Friday dinner was hamburgers and Johnsonville brats at the fairgrounds. Saturday, they revisited the festival and toured the local area. Saturday Dinner was a catered: a pork chop dinner with all the fixings. Sunday lunch was dutch treat off the menu at the Watseka Family Table restaurant. Sunday evening was pizza at the Fairgrounds. John and Waneta Riggenbach from the Lincolnland unit hosted a great rally. Thanks John and Waneta.. Thanks for the work John and Waneta.
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Nine WBCCI couples and one guest family attended the rally at Shabonna Lake State Park . There were no scheduled activities, except the Saturday dinner, with the club buying the hamburgers. Everything else was “do what you want”. Jim Matkovich did the hamburgers over an open campfire, Dwight Dixon used a turkey burner to make corn on the cob and Delores Mayo reverted to charcoal to power her dutch oven to make a peach cobbler after her new propane powered “Volocano” was too hot on the bottom and not hot enough on top. Some people tried fishing, but the fish were not cooperating, so they just took a nice boat ride. Many members partook of the Friday Fish Fry at the park cafe.
On Saturday, Waterman (5 miles away) was having its Summerfest, so some attended to see: “The Parade of Power” antique tractors, putt putt engines, antique truck show, and the the lawn tractor “tractor pull” contest.
We were thankful for the air conditioners and the 30 amp service to run them. Brian and Mark were driving back to St. Louis on Monday to pick up their new 25 ft Flying Cloud.
Six couples met at the Southbound I-39 Paw Paw Rest area to travel Route 66. They stayed at two campgrounds along the way. They visited some fun and quirky places. Total distance – 450 miles.
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