Thanks for the Cards and Calls

Greg and I want to thank all of you for kind thoughts, prayers, and cards. I am progressing well but, will not know when I will be able to bear weight until I go to the surgeon in late January.  We are looking forward to getting together with you all at the upcoming rallies this summer. 

Thanks, Bettie Wessel


p.s. With an OK from the doctor, Bettie is now walking on both legs with a walker.

NORTHERN HOOSIER CRUISER CHRISTMAS DINNER

     The Hoosier Cruisers met November 18, 2018, at Mullets in Nappanee, IN.  A  delicious Amish dinner was served to 34 members.  The gift exchange was a fun time.  One of the gifts was a large can of nuts that was a big hit.  The stealing of the nuts was in demand.  The afternoon get-together was fun and enjoyable by all.  Everyone brought some non-perishable items for a local food pantry; The Open Door Pantry.   They were very appreciative of the generosity of the members.  They extended a big "Thank You"
     Those attending were:   Dane & Christina Bailey; Fred & Jane Bingman; Scott & Tami Bruner; Jerry & Roberta Covington; Harry and Connie DeCausemaker; Jack & Janice Dever; Kent & Martha Fites; Jack & Darlene Gebhart; Dean & Beverly Johnson; Jim & Louise Kelly, Steve & Judy Kincaid; Bob & Sandy Miler, Louise Moore & friend; Steve & Nancy Ruster; Larry & Diana Snyder; Doug & Betty Tillman and Jon & Sondra Walker. 

I'M REGISTERED! ARE YOU!

GLAMARAMA 2018

Can you believe that it isn't Christmas yet and registration for GLAMARAMA 2018 has already begun? Yes, that's right. The first advertisement for the rally scheduled for June 6-10, 2018 in Allegan, Michigan will be published in the January 2018 FMC Magazine. There will be a tear out registration form or if you so desire you can access the registration process on the FMCA.com website. The http://glamaramarally.blogspot.com will also provide a link to the registration page on the FMCA website.

There will be much to see and lots to do at this new venue for the Great Lakes Area annual rally. For those wanting a little excitement there is a zip line across the Kalamazoo River in Allegan. Not 30 minutes away you can experience dune rides. If you want something a little less challenging you will find the historical village located right on the fairground property and admission is free. Those who like wine may wish to attend a winery tour in nearby Paw Paw. For car buffs you will find the car museum both educational and fun.

Be certain to register early if you want 30 amp service.  All sites have water, but the 30 amp sites are limited in quantity.  The majority of the sites at the Allegan Fairground are 50 amp.

What else will you find at the 2018 GLAMARAMA? Lots of vendors and motorhome dealers plus three nights of excellent entertainment, card bingo on Thursday following a free night to promote chapter meetings and activities, a golf outing (additional fee), ladies tea (additional fee), two morning coffee hours, ice cream social, picnic lunch and an all you can eat pancake and sausage breakfast. I'm getting hungry just writing this message. As in past GLAMA rallies there will be a reception for chapter officers and vendors, as well as a dinner for our wonderful volunteers. If you've never volunteered, you really need to get involved. Ask anyone who has volunteered at past rallies and they will tell you how much fun their rally experience was.

Spread the word. GLAMARAMA is back and it is better than ever!

If you have questions or comments, please feel free to contact GLAMA officers.

National Area VP Les Naylor                        lesn20002000@yahoo.com

GLAMA Senior VP Jim Koenig                    koenig.jim@gmail.com

Vendors should contact Bill Nesbitt, Vendor Chair      419.230.1982  or  glamavendors@wcoil.com

CENTRAL HOOSIER CRUISER CHRISTMAS DINNER

    The Hoosier Cruiser members met at the Ponderosa Steak House in Anderson, IN. December 5th, 2017.
We spent an enjoyable afternoon eating good food and visiting with each other.   Several members had already left for warmer climates.  

    Those attending were: Bill & Judy Asbury, Ron & Linda Busby, Beth Bailey, Jane Clashman, Jerry & Roberta Covington, Jack & Darlene Gebhart, Jerry & Carol Hardacre,  Darrel & Sharon Lane,  Danny Leonard, Don & Lou Ann Orman, Vickie & John Saalwaechter and Mae Stevens.

Great Fun in Batesville!

After all the coaches had been parked, members gathered in the lodge which proved to be invaluable because of the rain.  Supper was served which included “Sloppy Joe” sandwiches, a choice of chips, pickle, and cookies.  Hoosier Cruisers enjoyed eating and taking time to visit.  After the meal the Wessel’s shared pictures of their recent trip to Alaska.  As they told their story about the beauty of the area they also told of their adventures along the roads. Because breakdowns do occur, Greg made orange 2 cones for each coach that can be used if it becomes necessary to stop along the road for emergency repairs.

The next day participants had time to visit Canal Days in Metamora.  What a busy festival.  Lots of booths and crafts.  That evening we had a “carry-in” dinner and as usual no one left hungry. Delicious!!!!  Tilmanns and Boyers provided wood for a campfire which was held at campsite 1. While swapping stories and watching the fire, members were treated to mulled cider a fall favorite.

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.

Sunday was a day of departure, but before leaving attendees enjoyed a variety of donuts, coffee, juice, and milk.  Bettie Wessel closed the rally with devotions focused on the history of the hymn, “Precious Lord Take My Hand”.  By 11:00 a.m. the campground was vacant again and ready for the next visitors.

Great Fun at Tipton

Thanks to the Stoners and Johnsons members had an enjoyable weekend in Tipton.  Their choice of the Tipton County Fairgrounds was a good one.  The campsites were spacious and level.  We also had a meeting room available for the business meeting and meals.

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.

The Stoners should be complemented on the meals provided which included a breakfast and carry-in dinner.  The food was excellent.

Many thanks go to those members who have served as Rally Masters and Assist. Rally Masters.

October Rally and Fall Festivals

The October Rally will be held near Batesville and should be a beautiful drive to southern Indiana to enjoy the fall foliage.  Members will have full hook ups at the Indian Lake KOA near Batesville and the club will have use of the club house for our meals.

  The rally masters will provide a light supper on Thursday of Sloppy Joes, chips, and cookies.  Friday will begin with a pancake breakfast where you can see the rally masters flipping pancakes.  Wish them luck.  Saturday evening, fried chicken will be provided with members supplying side dishes.  Everyone knows what good cooks the club has, so it ought to be a great meal.  Donuts will be provided on Sunday and a short devotional service will end the rally.

Some of you may want to know what activities are planned for the rally.  Well…… Members are invited to attend two festivals.

On Friday participants can join in the fun at the wine festival at Ertel Winery where they can enjoy a pork roast, entertainment, and wares by a wide variety of vendors.  Saturday, members can travel to Metamora to enjoy Canal Days.  When visiting Metamora, it is like taking a step back in time to see how the early settlers lived.

Other optional activities include visiting the Milan Museum of sports memorabilia, Weberding’s Carving Shop, and RomWeber Marketplace.

Please mail your registration by September 15th to so that we can hold the 25 sites that we have reserved.  If we have more than 25 the campground will work to accommodate us, but they might not be full hook up sites.

Click here for October Registration 

We are excited about gathering with friends in the fall.

Bettie and Greg

Rally Masters - Bettie and Greg Wessel
Assist. Rally Master - Jane Clashman

JUNE HOOSIER CRUISER RALLY

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 1/8^th 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.

May Rally Cancelled

May Rally Cancelled Due to Flooding

After calling Harmonie State Park and talking to park personnel, they have said that reservations will be cancelled up to Thurs., May 18^th, but could not assure us that the road to the park would be open following that date. 

The distance is too great for members to travel and find the park closed and for that reason we are cancelling the rally.  Bettie and I plan to reschedule a rally in October and it may be in the Evansville area.

All checks will be returned by mail which have been paid for rally fees.

You will need to cancel your campground reservation for a refund.  To cancel call 866-622-6746 and tell them that due to flooding you want to cancel your reservation.

We are sorry that we were unable to hold the scheduled rally in May, but believe that this is the wisest decision.

Bettie and Greg Wessel, Rally Masters 

Weather may affect camping in state park

Bettie and I have been in contact with the state park.  They have cancelled reservations up to May 15^th.  The problem is the road to the park sometimes is covered by water which makes the campground inaccessible.  They are also concerned about the possibility of flooding due to the rainfall.

At this time we plan to continue holding the rally as scheduled, but if plans change you will be notified immediately.

 In a worst case scenario, and the rally needs to be cancelled, all checks will be returned and the park stated that all reservation fees would be refunded.

Please check your email before leaving for Evansville or check the blog:

http://hoosiercruisers.blogspot.com

Keep your fingers crossed that the weather will improve and the rally can be held as planned.

Your optimistic rally masters,

Bettie and Greg Wessel