Greetings from WARE in Lodi !

Nine Shanty Shaker rigs traveled to wine country about 30 miles south of Sacramento to the Western Area Rally of Escapees at the Lodi Grape Festival Fairgrounds (Armstrongs, Carles, Fosters, Hawkins, Kalendas. Paces, Parkers,Seldens, and Don Smith).  About 170 rigs representing 30 different chapters/BOFs attended the rally.

Our chapter sponsored the Baseball Bean Bag tournament. Our members officiated as umpires and scorekeepers for the highly competitive players. Thanks again to Commissioner Faith Foster and the assistant Commissioner Vern for organizing the chaos. And a big thanks goes to Ed Masters and John Pumphrey for building the boards. (and rumor has it that Ed sacrificed part of a thumb too)

You will be seeing these at future rallies ….for sure !

Co presidents Garth and Judy carried the Shanty Shakers banner during the chapter introductions

Beside enjoying several Happy Hours together many of the group also ventured out to a local wine tasting room. We didn’t leave empty handed  and enjoyed our early afternoon wine buzz.
                                    

We shopped at the vendor booths and enjoyed the display of RVs….but not as much as Doris and Ed K. They bought a new rig !!  Be sure to ask them about it ! So exciting !

It was fun meeting new friends from other chapters and of course getting the SKP hugs ! Be sure to put next years WARE rally on your calender !!

Birthday dinner and Spring things

No surprise to anyone who is familiar with the Shanty Shakers, this gang is always looking for a reason to get together and eat ! The most recent gathering was to celebrate some March birthdays, Diantha, George and Herb were swamped with birthday hugs and cards. The group enjoyed delicious Italian food and friendly service at Gaetano’s in Lakeside.
                                                     Thanks to Mike Parker for the photos !

      ENJOY SPRING IN SAN DIEGO

If you haven’t visited the Flower Fields in Carlsbad this spring you are missing out. The ranunculus, in a myriad of vivid colors are in full bloom. Wayne Selden won 2 admission tickets at the last Rally and enjoyed strolling  part of the 50 acres of blossoms on a hillside overlooking the ocean with his wife. Enjoy the beautiful spring weather and go check it out  CLICK LINK HERE




 
One of the greatest ongoing traditions in San Diego County, Cruisin' Grand in Escondido runs for six spectacular months. This is a FREE EVENT where more than 5000 visitors and car enthusiasts each Friday Night come to check out the 500+ cars lining the streets of historic downtown Escondido. Cruise nights run April through September from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm. (click logo for website)
Give one of your SKP friends a call and meet them for dinner (of course) and take a stroll down memory lane viewing the classics !

Sweetwater Summit Rally

Thank you so much to Bob & Diana Simons along with Dave & Jerry Galecki for hosting a wonderful rally. Sweetwater Summit is located south of San Diego,in Bonita high above the Sweetwater Reservoir near Mt Miguel. Nineteen rigs attended including some invited guests, Vick and Patty  (who decided to become new SKPs). The skies were hazy but gave way to warm, sunny afternoons. The mornings started with hot, morning coffee courtesy of "Brewmaster" Ed and Doris Kalenda and ended with a glowing campfire thanks to Wagonmaster/Firestarter, John Pumphrey.
The days were filled with plenty of chatting, catching up with friends, lounging or doing whatever you enjoy….some enjoyed reading while others went for bike rides.

One afternoon a big group participated in a poker walk. First place winners for best hand were Marianne & Tom Cathey, second place went to Vick Santana and third place went to Wayne Selden.

Newlyweds Bob and Diana Simons continued to celebrate their nuptials with a delicious cake at the pot luck and champagne at the evening campfire

 

A large group enjoyed a nature walk with the park ranger.The ranger shared the area campground was once a dairy farm. Various indigenous plants such as the San Diego Flower, wild cucumbers and black mustard were seen.The view from the hill was outstanding !

 

Thursday afternoon the local Mexican restaurant was invaded by a hungry mob and it was enjoyed by all. But one of the highlights of the week was definitely the dutch oven desserts prepared by Janet and Richard Huskey. So yummy !!

Enjoying morning coffee at the close of another great Shanty Shaker rally ! Hugs….till we meet again !

Impromptu Shanty Shaker Birthday gathering

Join your SS friends to celebrate March Birthdays on Thursday, March 28 at 4:30. 

No gifts please, your "presences" is all we want !  

March birthdays include Marty Joos, Diantha Morlan, John Bintz, George Bass and Herb Sands.

Gaetano's Italian Restauarant 

13524 Highway 8 Business

Lakeside, CA

619 561-1651

View Map for directions

Stagecoach Rally

The following Shanty Shaker’s gathered at Stage Coach RV Park in Julian, CA. on February 26 to 29, 2013.Mary & Stan Baker, Judy & Guy Burt, Judy & Garth Carle, Faith & Vern Foster, Doris & Ed Kalenda, Jan Fisher & Bill McClellen, Sara VanAmmelroo & Doug Potts, Nell & Don Regnier, Dayle & Herb Sands, Margaret & Mike Skinner and hosts,Frances & Bill Surbrook.

Tuesday was our first gathering, Skinner’s & Surbrook’s served a dinner for all of Walking Tacos, which was enjoyed by all who had them before and those who never heard of them.

Wednesday we had our Pot Luck Dinner, everyone brought their favorite goodies to share.

Thursday was heavy hor'dourves enjoyed by all.

Friday AM: Coffee, Rolls & Orange Juice for departure day.

 
During our Rally, many of our members caravanned to various sites in Julian and Borrego Springs. The Sands, Carls & Kalenda’s went in search of the Wind Caves, upon locating the trail, it was a mile hike however they decided that they were not wearing the proper shoes for a hike



 
Some members went out to find the sea serprent

 
 

 
 
We had use of the room for 3 days for our meals and those who enjoyed playing games. (game winners on the left)
 
 



Thanks to Doris and Ed Kalenda for making the coffee at this outing, We were well cared for during our morning and evening meals. .
Thanks to everyone for a great rally!

Submitted by Frances Surbrook

Shanty Shakers Gazettes

Help save your chapter money by subscribing to the electronic version of the Shanty Shakers bi-monthly newsletter, the Gazette. It’s easy to download and print and it’s in C O L O R. Snail mail copies are in boring black and white. Communications for inclusion in The Gazette should be mailed to suepace1943@yahoo.com We need stories about your travels, what you have been doing, where you plan to go next, and stories that will interest the club members. Send jokes, handy hints, pictures (jpg format) and call for prayers to Sue Pace, the editor of the Gazette (and cc Lynn Selden selden.lynn@gmail.com for possible inclusion here on the blog)

Past issues can be viewed on the Gazette tab located above.

Pot Luck on 2/21: THANK YOU !

FROM GARTH AND JUDY CARLE :A big THANK YOU to each and every one who attended the Shanty Shaker pot luck dinner at Jim and Sharan Harrisons house on February 21st to celebrate  Judy's birthday






The care and consideration of the Shanty Shakers who made such wonderful food to share is a show of strength for the friendships within this RV Club.  The Harrisons were so generous in opening their beautiful home and hosting this get together .A good time was had by all.

Friendships solidified outside the monthly meetings and RV rallies

make our “club” strong and our membership commitments healthy into the future.