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GATEWAYSAMS

CHAPTER122

1982 to 2013

Pres. Christine Yearous: 5022 Dian Wood Dr. E., Jacksonville, FL 32210, 904.771.2463 Vice. Pres. Jean Samples: 386.328.8479

Secy. Eleanor Mullis: 904.781.1664Treas. Bill Moran 904.410.5359

Editor Glenn Yearous 904.771.2463 ASD. Ken and Sherrie Risberg 904.751.3557

Vol. 07 No. 2February 2013

14590 Duval Pl. W.Jacksonville, FL 32218

1-800-635-7008

EARLY BIRD DAY, THURSDAY 7TH

A cloudy, windy and an almost cool day had our Chapter driving North on US-1/301 to Kelly’s Coun-

tryside RV Park, located about seven miles north of Callahan, Florida. There we were greeted by our

Hosts, Bob and Jean Samples. Do any of the old folks remember the RADAR that used the base for the

sign? Some old Cold War mementoes are still in use.

Glenn was the last RV to arrive for the Early Bird

day. His small class C was backed up near the

fence. Good satellite reception there.

Ole and Pat always know when Glenn’s RV ar-

rives, because AJ can come out of a sound sleep

to be ready for the expected small biscuit treat.

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We gather at the Joneses RV for our last out-

door meeting. With so many of the Chapter

members arriving for the Early Bird day, is it really

an early day?

Soon we have the use of the spotless meeting

room. The traditional Burnt Dogs Supper gets us

to come inside. Christine will arrive in time for

supper.

No burnt dogs tonight. We used an electric

grill for the dogs and the small Microwave to

warm the buns.

Jean had prepared her homemade chili for the

dogs. Some additional extras were also provided

by the members.

That evening Jean finds that a run of Sevens is

only lucky at the Craps Table. Good thing it was

only Nickle Nickel (I Need That) being played.

The women know that they can have girls only

talk about the table as the men depart to their

TV’s in the RV’s.

Members Attending: Samples, Fenders, Johnsons, Jones, Morans, Mullises and Yearouses.

Guests: Joe and Glenda Stoncipher (drive-in for Saturday).

March Birthdays: ASD Ken Risberg 3/15.

February Anniversaries: None.

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DAY – 1, Friday 8TH

There is no sun out today. There is a feeling

that the weather is about to change.

AJ got Pat up early, ate her breakfast biscuit but

some was scattered on the ground.

At our 9:00 a.m. breakfast, at Steamboat Lily’s in

Hillard, we could have a large table. The Breakfast

Club still is using the other large table.

Glenn’s Bean Bag Baseball set is in use this

morning. It was not an even match. 29 to 5 shows

a need for more practice before a Samboree.

1 Windy’s has a warm chili and some small meals

for this colder day.

2 Bill and Nancy Moran had arrived this morn-

ing and joined us for lunch.

3 As we eat, Glenn notices the large rooster

walking out of the hedge. Soon he is a topic of

conversation. When people walk by he does not

act up by defending his place. He gets food from

the nearby bar and maybe some from Windy’s.

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DAY – 2, Saturday 9TH

During the afternoon, the table is put to use

to look at our old Chapter Flag. It is rather large

to make the walk at a Samboree. We may have a

new flag soon.

Christine called Cedar River Seafood & Oyster

Bar to reserve a table for all of us. They do not re-

serve tables, but when we arrived enough tables

were not in use so we could be seated together.

Our breakfast will start at 9:00 a.m. Some of

us are ready to help out long before that time.

Glenn tries out his new huge coffee cup today.

Jean was up cooking her bread base for her

scrambled egg, sausage and potatoes breakfast

meal.

The later breakfast time provides a full house

at the official hour. We are somewhat scattered

about the long table. The coffee is in demand on

this colder morning. Glenn has nearly gotten the

lighting of this room adjusted in his camera.

At 10:00 a.m., we have our business meeting.

Christine is still working on which meeting form

to use. Jean quietly reminds Christine when she

skips an important item of business. What is a

good Vice President for?

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There was little discussion about where to eat

our lunch. When Steamboat was mentioned, a

near unanimous vote was to return for another

round of eating too much.

We were able to use two adjacent eight place

tables for our meals. It took some time for all

those meals to arrive. The locals did not expect to

find such a large crowd on a Saturday.

While we were waiting, another table was

served and Christine noted just how large the

hamburger was. She took a picture of the man

trying to get a bite. He good naturally staged his

second bite.

Glenn’s BLT, after eating one fourth, had this

much still on his plate. Big hamburger, yes! Big

BLT, yes! and most lunch meals were of an abun-

dant size. Lily feeds her neighbors well and has a

very clean restaurant.

We look at our waitress’s new toy. New to her,

that is. She is slowly getting the accessories to

make it into her own truck.

That afternoon we have another Bean Bag

Baseball game. Glenn starts to install Open Office

on Eleanor’s portable. The WiFi did not work.

That evening Jean Samples had her Chicken Pot Pie for our covered dish supper. After supper and the

kitchen clean-up, the women had their game again. Patti (Manager) started a fire in the fire ring. A few

of the men sat around the fire to talk. Glenn found the seats too far from the fire on this cold evening.

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DAY – 3, Sunday 10TH

Jean baked the biscuits and Bill cooked the sau-

sages. They build the breakfast and place them

on the serving table.

Soon we are eating and talking about our next

camp out. We clean up the kitchen and sweep up

the floor and make the room ready.

Glenn and Ellis finish the clean-up and they

await the final lockup so they can make ready to

travel.

Christine and her advisors review this camp out

and what plans to make for the Samboree and

the next scheduled meeting at the other Kelly’s.

Christine’s Last Words: The Chapter had an excellent attendence at Kelly’s. It was good to see Joe and

Glenda Stonecipher during their drive in on Saturday. Our coordination needs improvement, by more

practice at Bean Bag Baseball. We had a good time at this pleasent campground.

March Camp out, Host comments: Pat’s plan, as of this newsletter, is;

Thursday (EB): Supper on your own, maybe at Country Cabin in Lake City. There may be a BINGO

game in Lake City.

Friday: Supper on your own, maybe at Fat Bellies.

Saturday: For breakfast, Kelly’s is serving pancakes at the meeting room for $3.50. That evening we

have the meeting room for a covered dish supper. Pat will announce the main dish at the Rodehaver

Samboree and an Email will be sent after the Samboree.

Sunday: Breakfast at Fat Bellies.

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DATES HOSTS LOCATION2013 2013 2013

March 8 - 10EB 7

Ole & Pat Johnson904-772-0389

Kelly’s RV ParkUS-41 White Springs, FL

386-397-2616April 12 - 14EB 11

Herman & Betty Jones352-495-7715

Oaks & Pines RV Park386-752-0850

May 17 - 19EB 16(All week?)

Will & Shirley Fender904-786-5808

Pelican Roost RV ParkN. S. Mayport904-270-7808

June 14 - 16EB 13

Bill & Nancy Moran904-410-5359

TBA

July 12 - 14EB 11Aug. 9 - 11EB 8Sept. 13 - 15EB 12Oct. 11 - 13EB 10Nov. 8 -10EB 7

OfficersChapter Thanksgiving

Party

Kelly’s Countryside RV ParkUS-301 Callahan, FL

904-845-4252Dec. 6 - 8EB 5

OfficersChapter Christmas

Party

Oaks & Pines RV Park386-752-0850

Feb. 27 - Mar. 3EB Feb. 26

Chapter has volun-teered for work

Fla. Winter SamboreeRodehaver Boys Ranch

Mar, 21 - 24EB 19 - 20

GA Spring SamboreePerry, Georgia

April 17 - 21EB 16 ONLY Mad Hatter Day

Fla. Spring SamboreeOkeechobee KOA

Rodehaver Samboree: The theme of this Samboree is “Its a Zoo”.

This chapter will work at Dr. Sambones and the Door Prize tables on Thursday, February 28TH from

9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

On Saturday, March 2ND at 1:30 p.m. there will be a Rig/Site Decoration judging. Chapters will sign

up for the judging at Dr. Sambones.

We can expect to eat at least one supper meaL together. Eating around the RVs may be controlled

by the weather. There is no catered meal at this Samboree.