4 Rivers Jayco, Flight 9

 December 2004 Newsletter

Thank you to the Hinkle’s for opening their Fellowship Hall for our December meeting.  The following were in attendence: Odell & Deirdre Allbritten, Tim, Melissa, Katie, Michael, & Jennifer Armstrong, Jim Borum, Steve & Judy Dawson, Durwood & Rheitta Eleam, John & Cynthia Haley, Elsie Hinkle, Randy & Vicki Knight, Bob & Wanda Ray, Bill & Betty Ryan, Frank & Pat Sherman, Dale & Jan Wright, Ed & Johnnie Wyatt, guests were Rosann Lingle, Don & Dot Eizenga, & Norman & Jean Proffitt.

Dennie Hinkle had surgery on both of his feet on Friday & was unable to attend.  We wish him a speedy recovery.  Bob & Wanda Ray gave a big Thanks to the Club for their prayers & gift during Bob’s recent illiness.  He is still having some health problems, we wish him a speedy recovery.

We had a wonderful spread of great food, & as usual there was plenty.  Let’s get to the good stuff, the desserts were amazing.  We have the best cooks in the world.  After lunch we visited & caught up on family news.  Then came the fun.  We played dirty Santa, lead by Deirdre (Thanks).  We had some great gifts & lots of fun. 

It’s always sad when we come to the end of a camping season.  But we have 2 get togehers this winter to keep us in touch.  Following is a list of our 2005 campouts & activities

January 8th            Holmes Family Restaurant in Mayfield, Ky – Eat at 5:00 PM     Directions- from the North, take US 45 into Mayfield, turn Right (or East) on HWY 80…… 2nd block on left.  From the South, take Parkway into Mayfield area…take HWY 80 exit….first street on your right AFTER the railroad tracks… which will be 10th ST.  You will see the big fish sign.

February 19th                Casey Jones Restaruant in Jackson, TN – Eat at 5:00 PM.  The RV show is that weekend in Jackson. E-mail Dale for directions to RV Show

March 18th-20th            Natchez Trace State Park                

April 22nd-24th            Fern Cliff  State Park – Goreville, IL

May 27th-30th            Canal Campground – Reservations needed www.reserveusa.com

June24th-26th            IL State Rally – Carlock, IL

July 8th-10th                Flight 9 Rally – Casino Queen RV Park – East St. Louis, IL

August 19th-21st            Lake Carlyle – Centrilia Balloon Festival reservations needed www.reserveusa.com – Coles Creek sites 9-35 (book after Dec. 22nd)

September 9th-11th            Piney Campground – Land between the Lakes

October 14th-16th            Hillman Ferry – Land between the Lakes

November 18th-20th            Two Rivers Campground- Nashville, TN

I want to thank all of you for patience during the past 2 years.  You have been great! I appreciate all of your help.  You have all become a second family to us.  I have truly enjoyed being your secretary & look forward to being your treasurer.  Just know I will be as detailed as Steve, but I will make every effort to be exact.

Happy Camping

Vicki Knight, Secretary