August 2020 Rally highlights

What a weekend we had at the Linden’s in August. Not only did we have a good turnout, but we had a number of great guests, good weather, past members and some from the Pen-NY Mixers.

Friday, we had breakfast on our own while the rest arrived. Harold was feeling well enough to bring his coach after platelets treatment.

Half of us arrived Thursday. We had BBQ hots and chips for dinner. After, Walt had his usual camp fire.

We talked and after most arrived, we headed for Peppermints for dinner. Using CDC guides, they did well.

Saturday morning, we made pancakes and sausage. Sharon made individual cups of butter and syrup and then we made the rest. We only touched food during prep and it kept folks safe, I hope. Although we are beginners, all went well. We did almost as well for a steak and chicken dinner Saturday night.

It’s a learning process, but we want to do what’s right in the pandemic. Help us to do better and get used to this.

Where is Traveling Dad??

 

So it's better in an RV??

 

Our guide to handling food during the Pandemic

We may be making meals during a rally. So, we have some guidelines to stay safe during this process.

 ·       Only designated people will be making and serving food. They must wear a mask and gloves while doing it. We will supply gloves.

·       When you approach food tables, please wear a mask.

·       We will be handing out food.

·       We have plates and forks. Otherwise, you use your own utensils.

·       You supply your own drinks.

·       We will have bags of chips to go with hots on Thursday.

·       We will have cups of syrup and margarine to go with pancakes Saturday.

·       Please supply your own chair and table.

Phase 4 guidelines allow groups up to 25. That allows us to be in a group. Generally, if you are really close to someone make sure, he/she is your partner.

July, 2020 Get together

On the weekend of July 9-12, as Livingston County is in “Phase 4” (???), we could now gather in groups of 25. Walt and Beryl Linden organized a return to Genesee Country Campground in Caledonia, NY. Many of us showed up on Thursday and we had dinner in Leroy. Friday, many went to Gunsmoke for dinner while Saturday dinner was from a food truck supplied through Genesee Country. Breakfasts were on our own.

Wilbur and Carol Shafer joined us for dinner Friday while they wait for the registration on their new RV. Steve and Joanne Wyble and their new coach joined us on Saturday and Sunday. John and Judy Loomis are moving back to New York after 14 years in Arizona and joined the chapter. George Worden and Patti Pritchard came for the Saturday meeting.

The weather wasn’t totally cooperative. Thursday and Friday temperatures were 90ish while Saturday the clouds turned loose. Our awning found it could not support 3+ inches of rain in a couple hours. One arm bent and tares ripped the awning.

Thanks, Walt and Beryl

July 15th, 2020

If you forgot,

July 15th is tax return day.

Who Signed the Declaration of Independence

There was one little boy in the teacher’s class who really struggled to learn.

One day the teacher asked him who signed the Declaration of Independence, and of course, he didn’t know.

The teacher asked him every day for a week but still, he couldn’t give the right answer.

Finally, in desperation, she called the boy’s father to come and see her. She said to him, “Your boy won’t tell me who signed the Declaration of Independence.”

The father said to his son, “Come here, boy, and sit down.”

The boy duly did as he was told and then his dad said to him, “Now if you signed that stupid thing, just admit it so we can get out of here.”

Thought for July 4th

WARNING: If you (or someone you’re with) are lighting off fireworks today, do not apply hand sanitizer first! If you do need to use hand sanitizer, give it at least a couple of minutes to dry before lighting anything! This is something to note if you’re BBQing or having a campfire as well…

It's 70% alcohol

July Get together

Alter last month at Genesee Country Campground, and in spite of issues from the CORONA virus members at the June get together felt, "let's do it again". Also, a couple members have seasonal memberships there. So,

Our July rally is set for July 10-12

Genesee Country give us a special rate:  $25/night.

Give them a call at 585-538-4200 to get a spot. We have at least 10 sites reserved.

Address:

40 Flint Hill Rd 

Caledonia, NY 14423

Call Walt Linden at 585-747-6146 so he has a count.

Agenda:

Friday night: fish fry at a restaurant.

Saturday night: food truck and wine truck

Other things will be determined in the next week. Hopefully, COVID doesn't adversely impact us. Livingston County is in Phase 4 (whatever that means).