December Happening - Chapter 10

Friday, December 14  at NOON at the Activity Center, Rainbow's End.  The Hot Dog Roast will be at our Escapee Park due to a scheduling problem with the local VFW.
Lunch will be 'all beef' hot dogs, sauerkraut, chili, chips, cheese, hot cider and a Texas sheet cake..

This is open to all Chapter 10 members and any one else who may be hungry.  Cost is free with current membership or $5.00 for others.  (Membership fee is only $5.00, so see Bruce Horton with $5.00 and then eat free)

This is our annual fund raising event so every one please bring "anything you may no longer have a need for, and is still in good shape for someone else to want" .....per Carolee Day, past president.
Come and see our new 'auctioneer'
Hope to see you there,
Carolee Day, past president


***We also have an invitation from Susie & Denny Orr to join them at Quartzite in January for social hours.  They'd love to see us all.

Merry Christmas to all and a joyous New Year from,
Chapter 10's Blogger,
Patty Rogers

Pictures from LA Rally last week

Phyllis Sanders put these pictures on her Facebook page and I transferred them here for you'all!
Those dogs really enjoy their outings together.

 MardiGras museum

 Lake Charles

How long do we have to 'stay down'?

Have fun, don't let the 'gator bite ya.

Jalisco's Texas Pepper for November luncheon meeting

A change in venue this month.  Plan to be at Jalisco's Texas Pepper on the 59 feeder road north out of Livingston at 1 P.M. on Friday November 9th.  See you there?

Watch for any pictures I receive from the folks at the rally in Louisiana this week.
SKP hugs, Patty Rogers

Chapter 10 Reps at 2012 Escapade, Sedalia, MO

Picture sent by Suzie & Denny Orr.  Thanks for representing us, Bob & Cora.  Great job!

Picture from 2012 Escapade

Susie & Denny Orr sent this along to us.  I can't find Bob & Cora, can you?

Octobers luncheon will be October 12, 1 P.M. at Hughes Catfish Inn on route 59 south of  Livingston
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Final plans will be discussed for our rally in LA coming up on October 30th.  We are having a contest for the best Halloween costume.  Contest is during the fall rally in Sulphur, LA.  Have you made your RV or motel reservations?  A+ Motel & RV Park phone is:  337-583-2631.

Upcoming Events - Chapter 10

The September meeting for Chapter 10 will be held at Hughes Catfish Inn on September 14 at 1 o'clock as usual.

 Ken & Sandra Machen, Wagonmasters for the Fall Rally being held October 30 to Nov 3, 2012 are reminding us to contact the A+ Motel & RV Park at 337-583-2631 or cell 337-515-5034 with your reservation.  The park want to be sure to reserve enough spaces for our rally and this being hurricane season the park never knows how many folks will be needing to stay at their park or motel.  I tried to do this online but couldn't, so I ended up talking to a nice gentleman at the park who thanked me for making my reservation early.
Thanks,
Patty Rogers
Blog person

August luncheon meeting

DON'T FORGET!!!  Lunch this Friday, the 10th at 1 P.M. at Hughes Catfish Inn, Route 59 south in Goodrich, TX. 
Hugs,
Patty

REGISTRATION FORM - FALL 2012 RALLY

                                                       Laissez les bon temps rouler
                                                   
                                                  CHAPTER 10 FALL RALLY
                                                       SULPHUR, LOUISIANA
                                                       OCT. 30 - NOV. 3, 2012

                                                     REGISTRATION FORM
NAME(S)________________________________________________________________
PHONE___________________________ EMAIL_______________________________
ARRIVAL DATE___________________DEPARTURE__________________________
REGISTRATION FEE PAID _________________  DATE PAID __________________
($7.50 PER PERSON/$15.00 PER COUPLE)
                   TURN IN REGISTRATION TO KEN MACHEN,
                   181 RAINBOW DR. #8134,  LIVINGSTON, TX 77399-

Fall 2012 Rally in Sulphur, LA (Oct 30 - Nov 3)

   Laissez les bon temps rouler  (lay-say lay bon ton rule-ay) or Let the good times roll!!
Rally schedules are in the envelope on the Chapter 10 bulletin board in the club house at Rainbow's End.
A+ Motel & RV Park, 4631 Hwy 27 South, Sulphur, LA 70665 www.a-plusmotel.com Deanette Franks, owner/manager  Phone 337-583-2631, Cell 337-515-5034, FAX 337-583-2632. RV sites $28.00, motel rooms $65.00.  Each person make own reservation with the park, tell them you are with Escapee Chapter 10 Rally.  24 hour cancellation.  Look them up on the Internet for more info.

Tues. Oct 30 - Registration & Opening
                            LEO - Hollier's Restaurant  followed by Card Bingo (bring $2.00 worth of quarters)
Wed. Oct. 31 -   Brimstone Museum - Sulphur Mining
                    Henning cultural center - fiber arts exhibit (donation)
                    Lunch at Bubba's in Lake Charles then go to Mardi Gras Museum in Lake Charles $2.00
                    Railroad Museum in Dequincy
                    Hamburger/Brat Cookout in Park
                    Hallowen Party/Games - Details to come
Thurs. Nov 1 - Creole Trail   (bring binoculars, bug spray, walking shoes)
                         Lunch in Cameron or bring a lunch
                         LEO - Novrozsky's in Sulphur
                         Chapter 10 meeting  followed by auction  (bring an auction item)
 Fri. Nov. 2 - Pancake Breakfast
                      Kiwanis Christmas Arts & Crafts Show in Lake Charles $10.00 or
                      Tour of USS Orleck Navel Museum (Navy Destroyer) in Lake Charles.
                      LEO - The Boiling Pot in Sulphur   
 Sat. Nov. 3 - Hitch Up Breakfast        (Check out is 1 A.M.)

4th of July golf cart parade at Rainbow's End

Leah Berlin

..and off they go!

Machen's

Jerry Bell's car

Sharon B, 2 days post op.

Frances Blinka, daughter Kathy in cart

Happenings in Chapter 10 this summer

Susie & Denny Orr ask:  Have you checked out the NEW Escapees website?  It has a whole new look.  Go to www.escapees.com and be sure to follow the instructions for your NEW id/password.  MYSKP is now active.  Also info for MYMail including requestring mail, adding postage.  Membership Directory now lists names by SKP#, the Member Handbook is now available on line as well as Emergency Documents....Check it out!  Cruise through Benefits to see Magazine, info to join the Mail Service, Parking, Events (that's the latest rally Calendar), Groups (that's where to find chapter/c-bof/bof information, Escapade and more!  Resources has areas of interest and the Forum is the place to research RV questions.
Susie & Denny took a 'much too short' inland passage to Alaska cruise with some SKP friends this summer and are now rambling and enjoying summer travels on their way to Escapade.
I sent you a copy of the Days letter saying they finally made it to their home in NC.
Bob Piercy had gallbladder surgery this summer and he also remarried.  Congratulations to them both!
Sharon Bradshaw had gallbladder surgery just before the 4th of July and is doing great. The Wiehrs have both had bouts with their health but Loretta is back playing Pinochle, Ralph is in a local nursing home.
Tommy Marshall had back surgery earlier this summer and Joan just got a bionic knee 2 weeks ago.
The Holts have their houe for sale, time to move closer to their children they say. 
We were so sad to hear about the death of Martin Bal and the injury of his wife Joan (Chapter 10 members).  They were resting after a lunch stop at a rest area in Kansas when an 18 wheeler lost control and slammed into their 5th wheel.  Joan is with their daughter last we heard.

Almost time for the July meeting.
JULY 13 - FRIDAY - 1 P.M. AT CATFISH HAVEN ON RTE 59 SOUTH, GOODRICH.
Just might have some hints about the fall rally coming up in Louisiana.

Summer Meetings - Chapter 10, Escapees

Hi folks,
We will continue to meet at Hughes Catfish Inn, Rte 59 So, Goodrich for the summer.  1 P.M. on June 8, July 13 and August 10 will find us in the large back room.  You should have received an e-mail from me with the latest membership roster attached to it.  Several e-mails came back to me.  This happens every year at this time.  Folks change e-mails and forget to tell everyone. 
Perhaps I'll create a list and post it here and see if any of you have these folks current e-mails.  A lot of us haven't paid dues yet for 2012.
Bruce Horton is still our treasurer so send him your money.  $5.00 a year, but he'll gladly take more.
Thanks a bunch fellow SKP's and enjoy the summer days,
SKP hugs,
Patty  Rogers

 More pictures from the llama farm, thanks Barb & Roger Maxey.

May Meeting - Chapter 10 of Escapees

May 11.............1P.M. at Hughes Catfish Inn, Route 59 So., Goodrich, TX.  See you there?  Tell them you're an Escapee and maybe you can wash dishes!
Just kidding.  But do let Bruce know if you're coming, he'll call the diner.  Bruce 936-328-3071 or txbhorton@yahoo.com .  Thanks a bunch.
SKP Hugs,
Patty

More pictures from April 2012 rally at BCS

BCS Rally - April 2012

Howdy Rally a Huge Success

What a BUSY week we had. We saw so many things and visited all the places that were on our itinerary! LEO's were a success as always. Ken & Sandra even celebrated another wedding anniversary while we were in BCS.
I'll post a few pictures now and more whenever folks send me some to post. I didn't take a whole lot myself so help me out Chapter 10 folk!
Thanks and hugs,
Patty Rogers

Latest schedule for HOWDY RALLY

Escapee Chapter 10--2012 Spring “Howdy Rally” 4/6/12
Bryan College Station (BCS), Texas
April 10-14, 2012
Bring Auction Items
$2 per person for card bingo
Dessert for Thursday night
Tuesday April 10
Arrival Marino Road RV Park 549 Marino Road Bryan 77808
(Hwy 21 east of Hwy 6 bypass Left at 1st blinking light)
4:30 PM Howdy Rally! Registration
5:30 PM LEO at Sodolaks Restaurant (1 mile from RV Park)
7PM Welcome and Introduction to Texas A&M Traditions
By Christine Arnold, graduate of A&M University
Play Card Bingo
Wednesday April 11
10:00 AM George Bush Library Tour—Leave Park at 9:30 Meet in front of the activity center
100 George Bush Drive West, College Station 77840
1:00 PM Lunch at Chicken Oil Company 3600 South College Ave. Bryan 77801
3:00 PM Catalena Hatters –203 North Main St. Bryan 77803
Afterwards shopping and sightseeing on your own)
Evening meal on your own
7 PM Card games and social time at Park
Thursday April 12
10:30 to 2:30 Washington on the Brazos State Historical Park (Leave Park at 9:30AM meet at Activity Center)
Hwy.6 south to Navasota turn right 105 go 8 miles to FM 1135 turn left follow park signs
23200 Park Rd. 12, Washington, TX 77880
(12:30-1:30 Box lunch we will eat under covered Pavilion in park)
On return trip can go to Rose Emporium Independence, TX
Address: 10,000 FM50, Brenham, TX 77833
Martha’s Bloomers in Navasota
8101 Highway 6 Bypass, Navasota, TX 77868
5:30 PM Taco Soup Dinner at park/ members please bring dessert
6:30 PM Chapter 10 Business Meeting
7PM “Howdy Auction” Bud Upton auctioneer.
Friday April 13
7:30-8:30 Howdy Breakfast!!! Chapter men prepare pancakes & sausage
10:30 Royal Oaks Alpacas Farm -- leave park at 9:30
Eat lunch on your own
1:30 Brazos Valley Museum of Natural Science
3:00 Tour Texas A&M University Bonfire Memorial Sam Houston Sanders Corp of Cadets Center
(Includes Sanders Antique Firearm Collection)
Shop downtown Bryan Antiques on your own!
6PM LEO
Games and Social time at the Park Activity Center
Saturday April 14
7:30-8:30 Continental Hitch Up Breakfast and Good Byes
For those who want to stay over—Bluebonnet Festival in Chappell Hill, TX
51 miles from Bryan/10-6/admission free/parking $5.

April Chapter 10 Meetings

Several folks are already at the Marino Road RV Park in BCS, TX. and several are headed that way today.  Those who aren't attending the rally and yet would like to gather with their Chapter 10 friends are able to do that on the 13th at Hughes Catfish Inn on Rte 59 So., Goodrich where we met last month  They'll be expecting you and provide SKP's with a discount.
Enclosed is Sandra & Ken's latest schedule for our Howdy Rally which starts today and runs through the 14th.  Sounds like a great rally, a lot of work went into this and for this we thank Sandra & Ken Machen.

Chapter 10 Rally or Meet 'n eat at Hughes Catfish Inn

For those of us who will be at Chapter 10's Spring Rally in Bryan College Station from April 10 - 14, that will constitute or April meeting.  BUT, for those who stay behind in Livingston and the surrounding area, you may meet again at Hughes Catfish Inn again this month according to Dan Day, President of Chapter 10.  They will give Escapees a 20% discount according to Scott Hughes via Dan Day.  So, be there at 1 o'clock and enjoy great food and fellowship.  April 13 for the luncheon at Hughes, 1 o'clock.
Hughes Catfish Inn is located at 6771 Hgwy 59 So in Goodrich.  See last month's post for pictures, etc.

Hughes Catfish Inn, 6771 Hwy 59 So., Goodrich, TX

March 9 -- 1 P.M.

March Chapter 10 monthly meeting

March 9th at Hughes Catfish Inn, 6771 Highway 59 South in Goodrich, TX.77335.  Luncheon meeting will be at 1 P.M. as usual.  See you there?

Marino Road RV Park has an Internet site at:   http://www.bcsmarinoroadrv.com  for a better idea of where we'll be.

Real Rally Site for Spring 2012 Chapter 10 Howdy Rally

Hi, I'm sorry I misled you when I wrote Brenham.  I 'thought' Brenham was right there with  Bryan College Station.  We will be camping at the Marino Road RV Park at 549 Marino Road, Bryan.
This is also a reminder to get those monies in to Ken & Sandra Machen before March 1st so we can get the best prices.
We will also need to bring items for the auction and a dessert for Thursday, April 12.
We had a great February meeting at Bubba's on the Lake in Onalaska last Friday.  We ended up with just about the whole dining room when everyone got there.  Good food, good fellowship.  Sandra took some pictures so I'll put them on here when she gives them to me.

Hot Dogs at the VFW, Dec 2011

FEBRUARY CHAPTER 10 MEETING

February 10th will find us at Bubba's Lakeside Bar & Grill in Onalaska at 1 P.M. for lunch and our meeting.  Their menu is varied or they have a buffet.  (Menus are on the table in the Activity Center at Rainbow's End.The restaurant is on the grounds of The Lakeside RV Park which is on 190 W just before the long bridge in to Onalaska.
15152 for your GPS.  ZIP is 77360
Come and learn more about the Spring Rally at College Station in April. 
This is a good opportunity to give Ken or Sandra Machen your registration for our Spring Howdy Rally.  We need to have deposits by March 1st to get the best rate at the campground and as of 4 o'clock on Feb. 6 there are only 4 signed up.  We need your cooperation fellow SKP's.  

Spring 2012 "Howdy Rally"

(This is not transposing right so I'll send you one by e-mail-----this for info only!
Registration

"Howdy Rally"

April 10-14, 2012

Name(s)________________________________________________________

 Phone #________________________  E-Mail_________________________

Arrival/Departure Date__________________  30 Amp or 50 Amp___________

Type of Rig___________________________  Length of Rig______________

Any special needs__________________________________________________

Registration fee for Rally - $20.00 per person =                                    ________

* If paid by March 1st         $15.00 per person =                                   ____________

1/2 OF CAMPING FEE REQUIRED BY MARCH 1ST.                      ______$56.00

Non Refundable with 20 Rigs get a 20% discount off $35.00+$28.00

(4 nights @ $28.00 per night = $112.00 total)

Box Lunch for Thursday Lunch at State Park $7.00 per person             ___________

Total amount paid  (Esapees Chapter 10)                Check # _____       ___________               

Return form and money to:  Ken & Sandra Machen, 181 Rainbow Dr. # 8134,
Livingston, TX 77399      281-413-4236                   kcmachen@gmail.com

Remember to bring at least one item for the Auction and 1 dessert for Thursday night.

Spring Rally -April 10 - 14, 2012

Ken & Sandra Machen, wagon masters are taking us to the BCS Marino RV Park at 549 Marino Road, in Bryan, TX  77808.   www.bcsmarinoroadrvpark.com  to see their website
Check out their park at the link above.  The Machen's have a long list of things to do in that area also.
Watch for more announcements.
Camping fees this spring are $28.00 per night at the Marino RV park.  Motels in the area are $80.00 and there will be a small rally fee to cover our taco soup meal, etc.
I hear that the next weekend is Bluebonnet Days in Bryan so you may want to extend your trip.  I'll add more here when I find out more.
Mark your calendars, folks.

January 2012 Chapter 10 meeting

Friday the 13 at 3 P.M. will find us at the Hot Biscuit in Cleveland.
Seafood buffet is $7.99.
Address for Hot Biscuit is: 1002 So. Washington St, Cleveland.
Take 59 south, exit at route 105, go left and turn right at the 2nd stoplight on Washington Rd.  Restaurant is on the right just beyond the light.
Ya' all come --  ya hear!
Carolee & Dan
Co Presidents