2015 MCW February Newsletter

MOTOR CITIES
WINNIES
MICHIGAN
Frozen Waves on Lake Michigan
FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER 2015
Vol. 41/Issue 2
Well, a lot must be happening in Michigan, but no one wants to share much about it. There was a
dinner on February 5th, after the Novi Camper Show. I have no idea how many went to the camper
show, but a few got
together at Brann’s for
dinner. The only
information I have is
from what was posted
on the WWW Website.
From L
to R:
Bill and
Char
Hornsby,
Bob and
Jan
Ziegler, Ted and Sharon
Emerson, Marion and Bill
Marzion and Bill Battle.
Also posted on facebook, Bob Dunn showed what his house looked like
after a big snow.
The Ruths attended the second wedding of their son in two months.
That’s what happens when your son is in the service and is marrying
a girl from Canada.
There you have it. All I know about
doings up in Michigan.
Cold, snow, sub-zero
temperatures!!!
The Garcias and Van Harts got together at Spaghetti
Warehouse in Ybor City for dinner before the Van Harts
left for a cruise. They were starting in the Caribbean,
going through the Panama Canal, and finally will end up
in California. Then Steve will fly back to Florida, with
Marie flying back to Michigan. Steve and Marie’s son,
Tony, was visiting from his job in Equatorial Guinea.
Funny thing, he never got bitten by anything in Africa, but
during his short visit to Florida, he got flea bites. Marie
has to be the most understanding wife ever. She works in
the cold climes while her husband basks in the Florida
sunshine.
L to R: Tony, Marie, and Steve Van Hart, Bev and Bob Garcia
The Yateses, Krecs, and Garcias went to a car show in Plant
City. They ate lunch at a quaint restaurant, Whistle Stop
Café. They even served Cherry Phosphate for 5 cents. After
they went around looking at the cars and their feet started
to hurt, they returned to the Café for old-fashioned malts.
There went all the calories they had walked off during the
car show.
Front row: Bev Garcia, Nancy Yates, and Rosa Krec
Back row: Skip Yates, Bob Garcia, and George Krec
Do you remember John and Sharon Hanlon?
The Hennellses and Garcias went to visit them
in The Villages. John is doing well after his
triple-bypass.
Sharon
Hanlon
and Judy
Hennells
L to R: John Hanlon, Bob Garcia, and Ran Hennells.
Flea Markets are big down here. Look what Pete Emling
found at one.
Pete and Greta celebrated Pete’s
birthday on the water.
Another Pete, Pete Romanchuk and his lovely wife, Jaki, enjoy nature
in Arizona.
Front Row L to R: Bob Garcia, Skip Yates, Joy and Dan Stolz. Standing L to R: Ran and Judy Hennells, Butch and Becky
Moore, Jim Milroth, Nancy Yates, Pat Milroth, Bev Garcia, Nancy Barnes, Gloria and Roger Smith (WWW), Rosa and George
Krec, Mike Barnes, and Judy and Dick Rice (WWW).
On February 26th, we had our Northern Florida luncheon at Fred’s in Plant City. It was the first day of
the Strawberry Festival. They had a terrific buffet, and we were all stuffed.
Most of us ended up having the one trip lunch. You got one trip to the dessert bar, and Bob Garcia
figured out a way around it by getting a dinner plate and filling it with desserts.
After the huge lunch, the Stolzes,
Hennellses, and Garcias couldn’t
pass up the strawberries at
Parkesdale Farm Market.
Admittedly, Dan and Joy ate a very
little lunch to save room for the
strawberry shortcake they knew they
were going to have.
THANK YOU MIKE BARNES FOR
TAKING THE PICTURES AT OUR
LUNCHEON!!
You are in our Thoughts and Prayers
I’ve gotten several inquiries about how Jim Tucker is doing. I received the following from him this week:
“Got a lot going on this week. First was Jessica's birthday today. Next on the scheduled to fly out early Monday morning for what should
be the last time to New Jersey. She is passing the baton to others. Tuesday I see the Doctor who did both knee replacements. They are
wearing out I think. Had three MRI's an CAT scan done. Find his decisionTuesday. Wednesday I have an Surgery procedure done on my
esophagus. Then on Saturday is Tristan's 3rd birthday. And they say retirees don't do anything. Since Miriam can not be here for this
one,
oh
I forgot.. I have two kidney stones. One in each kidney.. My plate is full and my glass is spilling over.
Prayers welcomed/
Love to all”
Jim Milroth is walking on crutches
crutches these days. He is suffering
suffering with gout and is having trouble with his hearing.
At least he’s in Florida. We expect 100% recovery by the time you return to Michigan, Jim!
THIS AND THAT…
Ran asked us what a “WIT Skinner” was. It brought many pictures to mind, but we were just talking
about having a WIT Dinner.
Pete Emling had an RV movie moment – on his birthday yet! He had a great day, but then went to
help a friend with a sewage blockage. He’ll tell you the rest the next time you see him.
Skip Yates was taken
in by a sign on a car
saying it was one of
only 2 4-door
convertibles ever
made. He forgot to
read on to learn that
it was a “true
fabrication.”
(See Nancy Yates taking
the picture?)
We enjoyed what it said in
the window of an old Ford
at the Plant City Car Show.
CALENDAR 2015
March 14
All you can eat ribs at Waldenwoods! Please RSVP to Bob Paszko by March 7th
Time: 6:00pm
248-880-8142
Place: Waldenwoods Resort and Conference Center
Location: 1 mile north of M-59 on Old US 23, 2975 Old US-23, Hartland, MI 48353
May 1-3
Spring State Campout – Shipshewana South Campground
We are hosting!! Registration was emailed to all.
June 25-28
State Rally in Frankenmuth
Motor Cities Winnies Chapter Officers
July 21-25
GNR in Forest City, Iowa
President - Bob Paszko 248-880-8142
robertpaszko@gmail.com
st
1 Vice President - Skip Yates 248-885-3202
hryinc@att.net
nd
2 Vice President - Bill Battle 734-787-5877
battleb@comcast.net
Treasurer - Nancy Yates 248-877-2709
nmyates@att.net
Secretary - Bev Garcia 734-389-5149
bobnbev@yahoo.com
Sunshine Director - Pasty McCowan
Photographer - Bill Battle
Historian - George Krec
August
TBD Wagon Masters George & Rosa Krec
September
18-20
State Fall Rally at Poncho’s Pond, Ludington
Watch for updates.
October
2-4
South Haven Sunny Brook RV Resort
This luxury resort has full hook-up, 50 amp
Make your own reservations – 888-499-5253 before September 15th
We must have 10 coaches to get the group rate of $42 a night, otherwise we pay the
regular price of $52 28’ minimum length
website: SunnyBrookRVResort.com
Wagon Masters Yateses and Loves
Come early or stay late for the same rate.
Oct 30 Nov 1
Frankenmuth Jellystone Park
1339 Weiss St., Frankenmuth 48734
Call for your own reservation 989-652-6668
Wagon Masters Steve and Marie Van Hart
We will be in the 50 amp section.
December
Christmas Party – President’s Choice
This is a 1988 Winnebago Superchief
Please note: I put the picture in not having any idea what it
was. I had to look it up online, and there’s one for sale in
California for $6,000 if you’re interested.