June 8-11
the first rally of the season (due to the flooding at New Harmony) was held at
Timberline RV Resort near Chesterfield, IN.
There were 17 coaches; and the attendees were Haldon & Sandra Ashton,
Beth Bailey, Leland & Phyllis Bienz, Fred & Jane Bingman, Paul & Cheryl
Brosher, Ross & Melanie Boyer, Ron & Linda Busby, Jane Clashman, Jerry
& Roberta Covington, Harry & Connie Decausemaker, Jerry & Carol Hardacre,
Steve & Judy Kincade, Darrell & Sharon Lane, Steve & Cassie Lisle,
Bill & Susan Marr(guests), Don & Lou Ann Orman, Steve & Nancy Ruster,
and Doug & Betty Tillman. Busby,
Lane and Marr’s were first timers and Marr’s joined the chapter before the
rally was over. They had just been a member of FMCA for one month.
As usual we
ate well beginning Thursday evening at Golden Corral, Friday pancake and
sausage breakfast hosted by Co-Rally Masters Carol & Jerry Hardacre, Friday
evening dinner of fried chicken and pot luck, and Saturday evening dinner of homemade
chicken and noodles at Chesterfield Christian Church.
We didn’t
schedule a lot of activities, but Friday after breakfast the ladies gathered
for a show and tell of their favorite gadgets and/or craft projects they work
on this past winter. Some of the gadgets
were a vegetable chopper, pineapple slicer, and a stop boil over pot rock. Some of the crafts were quilts and rugs made
with fabric and yarn. After Friday’s
dinner, a business meeting was held. See
Jane Clashman’s column. A drawing for
miscellanies door prizes was held and a 50/50 drawing to benefit Riley
Children’s Hospital.
On Saturday
morning, the men gathered for coffee and technical discussion. After about ½
hour we adjourned to the outside for Doug Tillman to demonstrate an easy way to
remove the cloudy film on light lenses.
He used a paper folded paper towel and Repel bug repellant that is
available at Walmart. I bought some
Sunday after the rally; and Doug, it works very well. Great tip!!
Some of the
ladies went shopping and out to lunch and some of the men went to Indianapolis
to wood working shops. The weather was
great, and campfires were held each night.
Great time to catch up on the events of the winter.
Ross baked
rolls for the Saturday evening dinner and was asked to provide the recipe which
follows. He also baked blueberry and
bran muffins for Sunday morning coffee. And
then following, Melanie and Jerry Hardacre led devotions for the members before
departure.
BOYER’S BUTTER HORNS
1 pkg Dry Yeast
2 Tbs Sugar
2 Tbs Warm Water
½ Cup Melted Lard (I use Crisco)
1 Cup Warm Water
½ Cup Sugar
3 Eggs
5 Cups Flour
1 tsp Salt
¼ lb Butter
In a large mixer bowl, cream yeast, 2 Tbs Sugar
and 2 Tbs Warm Water together.
Add ½ Cup Sugar, Melted Lard, and 3 well beaten
Eggs.
Add 1 Cup Warm Water, 3 Cups of Flour, and 1 tsp
Salt.
Beat until smooth and add the rest of the Flour (2
Cups).
Place in large greased bowl and cover with lid or
plastic wrap.
Store in refrigerator overnight.
Divide dough into 4 parts, don’t let dough get
warm.
Roll ¼ inch thick 1 part of dough on floured
board.
Brush with melted Butter (Only use butter).
Cut in 1/8’s like a pie.
Roll each 1/8th from wide end to tip
and pinch tip to hold.
Place on greased baking sheet.
Let rise in warm area 2 to 3 hours.
Bake in preheated oven at 400 degrees for 12 to 15
minutes.
Brush with melted butter. Makes 32 rolls.
We spent an enjoyable afternoon
eating good food and visiting with each other. Several members had
already left for warmer climates. 
Saturday morning began
with a pancake breakfast prepared by the rally masters and assistant rally
master. Many came back for seconds of
the pancakes and sausages. The rest of
the day was spent sightseeing or attending the wine festival at Ertel
Winery. Again there were crafts, wine
tasting, hayrides, and rides in a Stanley Steamer automobile. We all smiled as the steamer chugged around
the field puffing steam instead of smoke. That evening members made "smores" after roasting marshmallows over a fire in the fireplace. As you can see Richard really enjoyed his sweet dessert.
In addition to enjoying the Tipton County Pork Festival, the Rally Masters made arrangements to tour the Kokomo Glass Factory. What a history factory beginning in 1889. The factory well known for their quality of glass and it supplies stained glass used in Tiffany windows, lamps, and art.
and a visit to the Dream Car Museum. The Evansville Museum has a wide
variety of exhibits including many natural science displays. The LST Ship is a ship that was used to
transport and land tanks during WWII.
The Dream Car Museum should appeal to those who are “car
enthusiasts”. Old cars, muscle cars, and
exotic cars are all on display.
