October 2008 Newsletter
The October campout was
held at the Red River Ranch RV Resort, Thackerville, Ok. Some arrived on
9/29 & 30, most came in on 10/2 .We all departed on 10/5. To insure we all
understand, this park was really bad. We have been camping here for years.
It appears that the management has not done anything to improve the
campsites. Many problems. I do not think we will be camping to here in the
future. That's enough. Sand Burs, Sand Burs, Sand Burs, Sand Burs, Sand
Burs, Sand Burs, Sand Burs, Sand Burs.
Now the camp out - we had 7 rigs present - Barratieres, Callahans, Griffins,
Marshs, Maxwells, Thrailkills and the Tuckers. Doyle Rowe did drive down to
spend a couple hours with us. We all did get a gift of $10.00 from the
WinStar Casino. One day we traveled to Sherman, TX. We visited Sam's and
stopped at the Dairy Queen for a break on the way home. Some of the members
did eat at Cat Fish Louie's a couple of times this week. We had the club
house, we all watched OU & Baylor plus the VP Debate. We had our own
thoughts on the out come of the debate.
On Saturday morning Karen Thrailkill held a craft class for the ladies. The
projects were really neat. Great for Halloween, thanks Karen.
Earlier during the week a couple of newer Hitchhikers pulled in and parked.
As always we did start a conversation with one of them. They were with the
"Hauling Hitchhikers". This is a group of full time Hitchhiker owners who
just travel together. They met on the Forum, which is on the nuwaowners.org.
Later during the week our president (Dennis) invited them to join us for our
"Pot-Luck". They did not make it for the "Pot-Luck", but they did join us
for questions and answers on their new rigs and the life style. There were
3 rigs with them now. We had a tour of their rigs and a demonstration of
"Big-Foot". The 3 that did join us were: Greg & Judy Bahnmiller (bahnmiller@hotmail.com),
Steve & Suzy Billings (hitchituphoney@gmail.com)
Jeff & Susan Collingwood (jeffcollingwood@cox.net).
We had a great discussion and enjoyed the tour of the homes. Thanks Again.
Business Meeting: Our President Dennis Maxwell called the meeting to
order. Old Business; Members questioned the Christmas Dinner. The Chair
person, Inez Tucker, stated that each member will be paying for there own
meal of $11.00 per meal/person. Any past members and guest who wish to
attend the dinner will also pay the $11.00 per meal/person. The dinner will
be at the Cowboy Hall of Fame on December 13th, 2008, at 12:30. If you plan
on attending you must let Inez Tucker know by Nov 8th 2008.
New Business: Members present discussed doing away with the "Host"
family being responsible for a main dish at each camp out and trying to
organize who brings what to "Pot-Luck". A motion was made and was seconded
and passed by the members to reflect the above. All Pot-Lucks will be
Pot-Luck.
Members raised the question of saving funds for the club. One area
addressed was the Sunday Morning Breakfast. A motion was made that
effective with the up coming November meeting, that the Host family not be
responsible for the Sunday Morning Club breakfast from now on. Coffee will
still be provided prior to the devotional. This motion was seconded and
passed.
Treasurers Report: Karen Thrailkill reported that our balance was
$522.00. Karen did write a check for $741.00 for reservations at Canton
Lake, May 2009.
Secretary Report: Barry Barratiere. Last months news letter was
received and accepted. We had a 50/50 drawing. The Club got $15.00, Martha
won $10.00 and Carolyn won $10.00.
Next Campout: We will be going to Cedar Valley RV Park, 725 Masters
Dr, Guthrie, OK 73044. Phone 405-282-4478. The best way to get to this
park is from I35N, Exit 157, Hwy 33 West, through town past the Cedar Valley
Golf Course on the North to the park. Coming from West side of OKC, take Hwy
74 North, past Lake Hefner, past Memorial Road and on North to Hwy 33. Go
east a few miles to thepark on the north side. Owens & Wests are the hosts.
Prayers and Concerns: Bill West, Shirley Griffin, Lu Barratiere and
any others I forgot.
Closing: Dennis Maxwell gave the devotional.