What & Where in '07

January 2007- It was a dark and stormy (raining at least) night at Ryan's Steakhouse in Paducah, KY where the newly elected (prodded) officers reined over a nice supper and business meeting. 32 showed up for this non-camping event but of course the snowbirds are still braving the balmy Texas climate. John Haley (a Florida native) had to bring up that Florida was #1 in football and basketball... we tried to ignore it. We also had a meeting with the rally committee in preparation for our hosting the 4 State Rally this year.

February 2007- A return to Jackson, TN for their annual RV show... and a meal at Casey Jones Village Restaurant. The new club jackets were distributed and tried on.. thanks Frieda for taking care of this.

March 2007- Can you imagine 80 degrees in March? yep, it was at Piney Campground and we loved it. 11 rigs made the trip plus Dave & Martha Sue holed up in one of the Cozy Cabins. Ellie McRae introduced us to "omelet in a bag" for Saturday's breakfast... really good .. thanks Ellie. Saturday evening supper was enjoyed at the nearby Paris Landing Lodge where some guests also joined us

April 2007- We invaded Canal Campground near Grand Rivers, KY and was again blessed with good weather. On Friday some attended a musical in Grand Rivers but most gathered around the campfire that we built at the Haley's site (as they were not there to defend against it). Rungo matches, bike riding & generally goofing off were the main activities until we gathered at the shelter for a spectacular 'meat on the grilles' potluck. It was good to welcome Frank Sherman back.

May 2007– Where? Columbus SP near Columbus, KY and right on the 'big muddy' river. The weather was fantastic for the 13 rigs plus 4 'Friends of Flt 9'. We leisurely toured the great civil war relics ( a huge chain, anchor and cannon), the vintage cemetery and even played some mean Putt Putt golf (Randy & Liale both shot a hole in one). Rungo and river boat watching rounded out the activities.

June 2007– Diamond Lake Campground near Owensboro, KY ... and it was pretty hot. Of course that gave some of us a good excuse to hit the campground swimming pool. We had 9 rigs in attendance and the activities included (besides swimming) fishing (Chelsea caught a catfish), biking, biking into the lake (Chelsea again) and best of all go-cart racing. Speaking of go-carts; on the fast but not to demanding oval track Liale was viciously and deliberately spun out by Charlie and Dale easily won his heat do to lack of competition. Now on the demanding and brutal road course Liale was able to dethrone the previous champ, Dale, with a brilliant pass with only 2 laps remaining.

July 2007– It's Rally time! Our bi-annual Four State Rally was held in Sturgis, KY at the Union Co Fairgrounds. The early birds had to brave the monsoons and flooding but nothing could 'dampen' the RV spirit. By Friday afternoon the sun was out and we had 31 rigs in attendance (78 campers in all). Friday activities included a tour of nearby WWII Camp Breckenridge Museum, a salad potluck, bingo and then a movie and popcorn. Saturday brought a men's Greasy Hat breakfast & special tour (a guy thing), the women's Red Hat Society luncheon, kids crafts, seminars, games galore in the arena and finally a huge supper followed by great live entertainment. Saturday night we were treated to the Sturgis annual fireworks display and it was awesome. Our RV dealer sponsor, Youngblood's RV, brought us Sunday breakfast and that was followed by worship music and service. Charlie & Marla McElroy did an awesome job organizing & making this rally a success... thanks you two!

August 2007– We're at yet another rally this month... this time the Jafari International Rally held at the DuQuoin Fairgrounds in DuQuoin, Illinois and boy was it hot! Flight 9 was very well represented with 12 rigs and did I say it was hot? Most of the time was spent in the A/C'd arena building attending seminars, eating, playing games, eating, watching entertainment, eating and playing bingo. (Elsie was one of the winners!). Frieda, Vicki & Charlie got some cool relief by water skiing and Randy won the Rungo tournament. Next years International will celebrate Jayco's 40 years being held in Goshen, Indiana... with factory tours, etc. Can't wait!

September 2007- Henderson, KY or more specifically John James Audubon SP, hosted 13 of our rigs plus 2 "Friends of Flt 9". Activities included tagging migrating Monarch butterflies (yep, look it up), RV baseball (the men ruled) and a tour of a WWII LST which is now stationed in nearby Evansville. A big campfire was enjoyed on Saturday night thanks to Dale's purchase of some firewood (how embarrassing for a camping club to be caught without firewood). Also it was the camping debut of Dale's (or is it Jan's?) new diesel dually truck... yep the ole Suburban is history!

October 2007- Our annual Halloween Invitational campout/chilli potluck was held at Hillman's Ferry Campground in the Land Between the Lakes, KY. A great turnout of 17 rigs plus visitor campers Dave & Judy Green and Carl & Burneda Koenig and tons of grandkids etc. There were the usual Halloween goings-on; rig decorating, pumpkin carving and costume contests and an overwhelming amount of food. Charlie turned Wes's ghost on him and the Borum's had their 1st grandbaby.

November 2007- Only 5 rigs made it to the Nashville, Two Rivers Campground but we had 2 other couples join us for supper Friday night. The Wright's were 'grounded' this year due to Dale's 4 by-pass surgery 3 weeks previously. A lot of shopping took place Saturday and most attended the Saturday night Grand Ole Opry at the Ryman Auditorium and a few finished up by 'cruising' downtown Nashville. I heard a rumor that the men prevailed in some hot Pegs-n-Jokers matches. Sunday's highlight was a great breakfast at Bob Evans. Oh, the weather was great for a late November event.

December 2007- Once again we were gathered at the Hinkle's Church for our Christmas potluck, business meeting and 'Dirty Santa' gift exchange. Once again we had way too much food. Once again the same officers from last season were elected (prodded) into another term. Once again we had a ball giving and then snatching gifts. It was really great to have Dale and Jan back with us and to witness Bill Ryan getting a cabbage for his soup. What is that all about? This wraps up our 19th season. Looking forward to 2008.

End of 2007. What will 2008 bring?

2008 year.... to be continued