WIT MAGAZINE ARTICLE
NODAK FLICKERTAILS
Submitted June 2, 2008
Nodak Flickertails
State Club
By Cathy Hilley and Helen Evans
Check out the new Denny's
Nodak Flickertails in the eastern part of the state have eating parties often. If someone says I'm coming to Grand Forks or I'll be in Fargo, "who would like to join me for dinner?" is always the question. From there a crowd usually gathers. It happened May 2nd in Grand Forks where 11 couples met for dinner at Denny's, one of the newest restaurants in town. Joining us were new members Tony and Bobbi Trimarco! Welcome!
Farewell, Juan and Jane
Juan and Jane Rosales are moving to Reno, NV, to assist in the opening of a new Scheels store there. Chris & Joyce Hesse and Adam & Judy Leier hosted a going-away campout for them at the Erie Dam Recreation Area (a.k.a. Brewer Lake) May 9-11. Eleven Nodak Flickertail couples and a co-worker of Juan's joined say goodbye.
We were elated to see each other since it was a long winter and we had a lot of information to share. At the end of the last gathering in September, no one really spoke of getting or trading their RV. However, at this campout three couples sported bigger, better Winnebago's! Denis & Betty drove up in an Adventurer with TWO slides! John & Helen are happy campers with a diesel pusher, the Journey of John's dreams. And, Adam & Judy gave tours of their brand new, made-to-order Adventurer with three slides. So we had to see what each new unit had that was different from ours.
Friday evening, May 16th we enjoyed a supper of barbecues accompanied by so many good dishes shared by our campers. We also brought our "old" treasures to sell at a silent auction, the proceeds to be used to pay for the use of the park facilities.
Speaking of a long winter - Saturday morning we awakened to SNOW! We shivered together for a potluck breakfast, then headed through the wet and cold to Casselton, ND, for lunch at the Pizza Ranch. By late afternoon the snow had all melted, but it was still cold! As we gathered for our Saturday evening meal, we huddled around propane space heaters in the unheated shelter. Our hosts served roast turkey breast, and again our campers contributed a smorgasbord to round out the meal. After dinner we divided into two groups for a scavenger hunt. Even the losers got a prize, so it was fun. Bidding for the silent auction closed at 8 pm; we paid up, and took possession of our "new" treasures. Our hosts presented Juan and Jane with an assortment of RV care products. In turn, the Rosales promised to let us park in their yard in Reno! What a deal!
Sunday morning breakfast featured French toast, thanks to Mark & Anne Collins. Plus lots more shared food. Yum! After breakfast, we cleaned up the building and gathered all the extra food, relaxed, visited, then it was time to say goodbye until the next outing.
Military Appreciation Day
And the next outing? Friday, May 16, six Nodak Flickertail couples met at the Green Mill in Grand Forks. The occasion? Our vet from West Fargo, Chris Hesse, was in town to participate in Military Appreciation Day activities at the Grand Forks AFB the following day. Chris and Joyce brought their friends, Mary & Bob Long (Mary & Bob, when are you going to get a Winnebago, so we can see more of you?) Granted, we didn't talk much about Military Appreciation Day, but this is a good opportunity to say Thank You, Service Men and Women for all you have done and continue to do, to make this country the wonderful place it is.
First Campout of the Year
Our first campout of the year will be held June 13, 14 & 15 in Medora, North Dakota, at the Red Trail campground.
Helen Schatz
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