Autumn Rally at the Apple Farms

Thirteen rigs from the Shanty Shakers and another rig of VCRs, Bruce and Sue Harriott made the journey to Banning, KOA.The rally hosted by Faith and Vern Foster and Pete and Coralie Walker was a pleasure to attend. The first evening we were treated to a delicious chili dinner put on by the hosts. The next morning after enjoying coffee and rolls in the toasty warm clubhouse, Faith held a small “help” session for those with problems or questions about their computers. The analogies she uses to help understand technical issues is so helpful. Thanks, Professor Faith ! The rest of the day was a free day for everyone, some went shopping at the outlet center while others just hung out. Wilda and George Bass went to the tram in Palm Springs. That evening Grammas Restaurant was invaded by the group for a delicious dinner. Great choice and good variety!

The highlight of the rally was the excursion to the apple farms in Oak Glen. First stop was Riley’s Farm for coffee and hot apple cobbler. The farm provides living history tours complete with actors in period costumes (check out their website www.rileysfarm.com)

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 From there we continued up the mountain to other farms and interesting gift shops...and bakeries.

(Garth and Judy Carle)

(From L to R: Walter Campbell, Bruce and Sue Harriott, Mary
Campbell and Nell Regnier)

Several members of the group met for a picnic lunch under an old chestnut tree at Snowline Farm.We sampled several different types of apples and cider mini donuts. It was not possible to leave with out a jug of cider, a bag of candy crisp apples or a couple dozen donuts. It was delightful day.




But wait, no rally is complete without a pot luck. In typical Shanty Shaker fashion we has a fantastic spread of food. The evening ended with a few comments from the VCRs, Sue and Bruce Harriott…..and we welcomed them as new members to our chapter !!

OCTOBER MEETING HIGHLIGHTS (CLICK HERE FOR MINUTES)

• The slate of officers presented by the nominating committee was approved. Thank you to Dave & Jerry Galecki and Bob and Dianna Simons for stepping up to serve on the nominating committee.
• Sue Pace was welcomed into to the position of Membership chairperson and presented the revised Membership form (see CHAPTER DOCUMENTS tab) Current and new members are asked to complete and mail in a NEW FORM along with their 2014 membership dues.
• If you plan to attend the rally in Yuma for the Balloon Fest, please email Nancy Thompson (nthbeat@hotmail.com) with your planned arrival and departure day. She also needs to know if you travel with a dog so you can be located in the appropriate place. (see RALLY tab for details)
• Also, the Shanty Shaker Annual  Christmas party is right around the corner (Dec 3) and you do not want to miss this special event. Email Jeanne Hawkins (jeanne2@hawkinsmedia.com ) if you plan to attend and what you will bring for the pot luck (again, see RALLY tab for details)
• Next year is the 25th anniversary of the chapter and a special celebration is in the planning stages. Contact Herb or Dayle Sands (amigos2@prodigy.net) if you would like to help with organizing the event or have any ideas to share.

 Time to start thinking about new ideas for 2014 rallies. Be a contributing chapter member and host a rally. If you have never hosted a rally ask an experienced host couple to partner with you. See the CHAPTER DOCUMENTS tab to view the Rally host manual.

WISE WORDS: RV ADVICE: You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and duct tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape. 
(contributed by Sue Pace) If neither one works use a hammer (contributed by Lynn Selden)

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