Our January campout coincided with the arrival of winter at Pismo Beach. January 12, 13, 14 the Traveleers saw some of the coldest weather seen in Pismo Beach in many years. Although the weather dipped into the twenties at night, the forty-two campers who weathered the cold enjoyed a very pleasant campout. Holiday Village RV Park, the site of the campout, made up for the unpleasant weather providing us the use of their upstairs meeting room. It was decorated in a cozy sea side theme which made for a very warm and pleasant atmosphere.

Friday evening everyone gathered for our usual CYO and pot luck followed by card playing.

Saturday morning started out with rolls for breakfast along with conversation about how cold it had been the night before. Many of the rigs were found to have frozen hoses, a rare occurrence on the central coast. Harvey Lobo and the golfers cancelled their golf game figuring that it was just too cold and that no doubt the course would not allow them on the frosted grass.

At noon Carol and Fred Adams were the Champagne hosts. By noon with the sun shining brightly, the weather had warmed up enough that they served the champagne outside in special glasses. Following the champagne the group headed back indoors to the second story room by stairs and elevator for lunch, raffle and meeting. At the meeting the question arose of when the new trailer would be ready for use. It was stated that the reason for the delay was that the crew that would be doing the work have been tied up working the new RV Park. As soon as they finish at the park they will tackle the trailer. Also decided was to send $100 to the EMF fund. While waiting for the raffle to begin, many of the campers stepped out onto the second story deck to watch an Alaskan couple swimming in the immaculately kept heated pool. They chided the campers to come join them. There were no takers. The raffle then proceeded with Ann Williams as the presenter of the raffle and Jeanie Lobo selling the tickets.

Saturday night's dinner was presented by Anne and Steve Williams. A delicious dinner of Tri Tip, beans, salad, and garlic bread with chocolate mints for desert was served. Steve's Tri Tip along with Ann's salad was the best. Great job Ann and Steve. After dinner several campers won money from bingo games called by Jeanie Lobo and Larry Bowman.

Sunday morning Stan Voris and Harvey Lobo served the campers a breakfast of pancakes, sausage and orange juice. On this cold morning it sure tasted good. With breakfast over everyone pitched in to clean up and when finished, you would not have known we had ever been there. Thanks everyone who helped.

I want to give a very special thanks to Steve and Ann Williams who stepped in at the very last minute and offered to take on the Saturday evening dinner task. It was much better than the dinner of chili that I had planned to serve. Also special thanks to Stan Voris and Harvey Lobo for Sunday's breakfast

March 16, 17 and 18 is the annual officer installation dinner at the Lodge. Camping is optional.

Spread Smiles and Hugs as you Travel

Dick Kenney

Wagon Master