October Rally highlights

NOT BAD FOLIAGE!

I start this note paying tribute to a great friend and tremendous asset to our chapter – Dick Moses. Dick was always a willing participant and helper in many ways. His presence will be sorely missed. Our prayers are with Celine.

Our October Rally headed back to Hammondsport.  For a change, we acted like real “campers” using a partially enclosed pavilion on a cool weekend. 12 of us participated. Perseverance prevailed as we parked campers along the edge of the open side and enclosed it in plastic. Warmed by a kerosene heater, we cuddled around and enjoyed ice cream.

Roule’s, Pangburns, Harold Wollaber with the Slikers along with other help provided the meals for the weekend.  If you arrived Thursday, there were hots, mac and cheese made by John. Friday John arranged for dinner at the Waterfront Restaurant. Breakfast was supplied Saturday and Sunday while a turkey dinner was supplied Saturday night. 

With foliage in bloom, lots to do, it was an eventful weekend and we showed cool weather is not a deterrent to tough campers – as long as the microwave, coffee maker and furnace are working.

THE COMMON INGREDIENT WAS THE KEROSENE HEATER!!

Governing board news from Tom Z

Hi,
I am currently in a board meeting, and asked for dates, this event has been 
approved by the GB.
Chris Lust just told me it looks like around the end of July. At this time

a confirmed date is not available.
If I here more before I leave Saturday I will let you all know.

Respectfully,

Tom
 

Waldo, FL shows mercy

Those of us who travel I-95 have taken the short cut diagonally southwest along US 301 from Jacksonville to get to central Florida.
Many know, Waldo is one place to be aware of as it was one the most likely places to pick up a traffic ticket.
Cpl. Kenneth Smith, the interim chief recently resigned. Five of the department's officers had told the city council that Smith had imposed a "strict ticket quota," according to The Associated Press. But now, the traffic situation in Waldo may be changing. 

Last week, the Waldo city council voted to disband the town's police force.  

In 2003, the AAA erected billboards along Route 301 that warn motorists of the speed traps ahead. We long ago decided to take route 19 through Ocala National Forest. Much prettier drive.
The grief of driving along US-301 still exists in Lawtey, Florida, about 19 miles north of Waldo along Route 301. AAA is erecting billboards warning of "speed traps".
Lawtey and Waldo are the only two communities in the United States that AAA erects billboards warning of speed traps.