CALOOSA WINNIES
May
2008 Outing
Rally Park at Lazy Days RV in Seffner, FL was the
location for the Caloosa Winnies campout May 1-4, 2008. 24 coach families
enjoyed several activities including free RV Driving Classes, a GREAT
benefit, and our annual Kentucky Derby Celebration. Co-hosts for the weekend
were Bill & Sue Fuss, Ron & Betty Kunze, John & Ella Thurston, Jim & Jane
O’Neill, Dave Nobert & Janice Cummings. Guests for the weekend were Bill &
Doris Palmer.
Thursday night Happy Hour was kicked off with a trivia
contest, and followed with dinner of Souper Chicken and dishes prepared by
the best cooks in Florida, our members! An Ice Cream Social was next
and the rest of the evening was spent playing cards and games and enjoying
each others company.
Friday morning the cooks were busy preparing a pancake
breakfast, then members were off for the RV driving classes. Even though
many of us have driven coaches for years, there’s always something to learn.
We learned that outside mirrors are your best friend and how to make sure
they are set up properly is the key! Friday evening the group enjoyed dinner
at Golden Corral, and returned to the clubhouse for our business meeting. We
were delighted to welcome Bill & Doris Palmer as the 40th
member of our group! After the meeting a 50/50 drawing was held and the
excited winner was Nancy Miller! Bud & Paula Geng announced the winners of
the trivia contest – the team of Dave Nobert and Janet Burbage guessed the
most correct scrambled candy choices! Cards and games were enjoyed for the
evening.
Saturday morning was our Potluck Breakfast with a huge
variety of dishes by the BEST cooks! The RV driving classes continued with
many members sitting in for a second time! Chris Ross did a demonstration on
restringing RV blinds with many members looking over her shoulder. At 4pm we
all gathered for the highlight of the weekend – our Kentucky Derby Party!
Dan & Linda Tuzzolo, Winnie Gators State Club Presidents joined us for the
afternoon activities. Each member decorated a hat as is tradition when
attending the Derby. The Hat Parade commenced as members showed off their
creations!

Dan & Linda were the judges and had a difficult time picking winners! 1st
place with the frog creations were Gary & Gail Darner, 2nd place
winners were Ron & Betty Kunze with decorative ribbon designs, 3rd
place was Sue Fuss with a classic design. A raffle was held with a variety
of prizes as we debuted the “Raffle Chicks” Corinne Wightman & Gail Darner
selling tickets! There is no doubt the “Chicks” will make a future
appearance! “Caloosa Mint Juleps” and heavy hors’d’oeuvres were
served. Soon it was post time for the race, bets were placed and we
all watched with hopes of being winners! The excited winners collected their
bets, and once again our Ice Cream Social was on tap for sundaes.
Sunday morning breakfast was a smorgasbord of muffins,
donuts, bagels and fruit before we said our farewells for the summer.
Several members will be attending GNR, many will travel on WIT Tours, others
will enjoy the summer traveling this great country!
Nancy Miller
239-565-3115
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