Shanty Shakers: Oceanside Elks

Thursday, March 31, 2016

Oceanside Elks

The group hasn't been together for a rally since November in Yuma (not counting the unofficial gathering in Quartzsite) so we were very ready for a rally. Thanks to Tom and Mary Ann Cathey for hosting the event and ordering the beautiful weather. Eighteen rigs parked at the Oceanside Elks and several others drove in to join in the happy hour and/or potluck. Kudos to new members Gayle Wyatt and Jeff Stemler for visiting all 3 nights and to another new member, Carol Steinorth for sharing two boxes of books for the taking. A few other new chapter members attended their first SS rally, Al and Amy Vapnek along with Art and Shirley Oakes. Welcome, welcome, happy to meet you all !

The warm, sunny days were spent in various ways. Some visited the Old Mission San Luis Rey, some strolled the pier while others enjoyed lunch at the Oceanside Harbor

Diane S spent time getting used to her new bike, and David G made rounds doing the "fix it" things. We sat around catching up with old friends and getting to know new friends. All in all, it was a very relaxing but fun time.

After the potluck on Wednesday night, several members went down to the beach for a sunset bonfire. Tom built a roaring fire (was that lighter fluid?) and was even solicited by some young-ins nearby to help with their bonfire. He was their hero. The wind was cool (cold ?) but the sunset was stunning and made it worth it.

On Thursday night, many SS dined at the Breakwater Brewery then strolled the Sunset Street Fair. Just about every type of ethnic food you can imagine was available there along with other trinket booths. There was a live band playing, too. It was this band that prevented the Seldens from hearing their phones ring to inform them their car was parked in a lot about to be locked up for the night. Yikes ! Thanks to John and Wendy for bringing the Selden's back to the Elks for the night. Their car was rescued the next morning. Lesson learned, always read the signs !