Wheels Newsletter Monacos in Motion

Wheels Newsletter Monacos in Motion
Volume 7	*Issue 2*	*June 2005*
Active Members – 232 Our Sponsors Please let them know we appreciate their support and if you’re thinking of a new or used coach, please give them a call. Paul Evert’s RV Country 3633 S. Maple Ave. Fresno , CA 93725-2417 559-486-1000 Curt Curtis *Tom Johnson’s* *Camping* *Center* 6700 Speedway Blvd. Concord , NC 28027 888-450-1440 Mr. Maxie Rowell *Lazy Days RV* 6130 Lazy Days Blvd. Seffner , FL 33584 888-500-5299 Mr. Don Wallace A special thanks is given to the Monaco Coach Corporation for their financial support of each of our caravans. Please let Sara Spicer know you appreciate her expert guidance and support.	*Business Meeting* Our next business/ luncheon meeting will be at the Monaco Pre Rally at Bismark , North Dakota on Thursday August 11, 2005 . Purchase tickets for the luncheon Tue morning at the info center *Club Website* We have a new web master, and a new look at the web site: www.MonacosInMotion.org. Stop by and check it out. Kim Pollock is our new web master. Kim took over from Sandy Bush, our first web master who developed the chapter’s web site. We owe Sandy a great debt of gratitude for all he has done for Monacos in Motion and wish him well. *In Sympathy* It is with deep sadness that we report the death of Larry “Bud” Highfill, son of Hoyt & Nancy Highfill . Bud was only 47 years old and was stricken with an unexpected heart attack. Our thoughts and prayers are with Hoyt & Nancy at this time.	*Presidential* *Ponderings* A lot has happened since the last issue of Wheels and it has sure been a busy three months. Three months? Time sure flies when you are having fun. Our luncheon meeting at Moultrie on St Patricks Day was very good and Scott even treated us to corned beef sandwiches in honor of the date. During our elections at Moultrie we elected Ed Tilman Vice President. We welcome Ed and look forward to his expertise and leadership, and we thank Jean Bussanmas for her years of service. Rita and I were privileged to participate in the Sherman ’s March to the Sea. What a great caravan! The Paynes and Millers went way beyond and everyone enjoyed their “Southern Hospitality”. A recap of the caravan starts on page 2. We hope to see you on one of the upcoming Caravans. It’s time to play! John
*********** Read our latest trip report Sherman's March to the Sea ***********	***********	***********
KEYSTONE KAPERS KARAVAN Caravan Leaders: Jim & Ria Sabia and Fred & Dee Von Recklinghausen Dates: June 5 to June 20, 2005 We are sorry to report the cancellation of this caravan due to lack of enrollment, there were only four couples signed up by the deadline. ------------------------------------- Colorado High Country A 4-Wheeling Adventure Caravan Leaders: John & Rita Ham and Wade & Linda Myers Dates: August 22^nd to September 6^th, 2005 The Colorado High Country Caravan is now 90 days from beginning. Those members participating are: Les & Wilma Jean Alexander Doug & Peggy Bogart Wilt and Barbara Greenwood Joe & Bonnie Grisillo Gary & Shirley Hanson Gene & Bobbie Hunzeker Larry & Ellen Johnson Stan & Barbara Jones Wayne & Barbara McCray Bill & JeanAnn Miller Clayton & Sally Richardson Jack & Tina Sangalli Woody & Judith Zwirn And your trip leaders,	Wade & Linda Myers John & Rita Ham Those on the waiting list, in order, are: Bill Bernard Duane & Dixie Rons Don & Pat McGirr Dick & Nancy Wolfe Fred & Julia Guggenheimer. This will be a 4-Wheeling adventure of a lifetime that will explore the beautiful backcountry of Colorado under the guidance of 4-Wheeling experts. Please note that this will not be extreme, hard core 4-Wheeling, but will require a minimum stock 4-wheel drive vehicle (without running boards) and a CB radio. The Hams and Myers will guide you through and you will have lots of fun. This caravan will follow the Continental Divide through Colorado as you explore the scenic backcountry beginning at historic Camp Hale near Leadville, Colorado at over 10,000 foot elevation. We meet at Camp Hale on August 22^nd for the start of the caravan. From Leadville we will travel to Buena Vista and then Taylor Park, which is north of Gunnison . After running several 4-wheel trails we will move to Ouray, called the Little Switzerland of America, for more trail riding. Our camping will be at elevations up to 10,000 feet, and we will 4-wheel to elevations of 14,000 feet. Our activities will be centered around 4-wheeling in the beautiful Colorado	mountains. During this caravan you will visit old mining towns that are now ghost towns, mines, railroads, and much more. You will see the Colorado High Country as few tourists have. The drawing was held on March 1^st. Any questions, contact John & Rita at 970-927-3273. ------------------------------------- MARITIMES IN SEPTEMBER A Grand Tour – North of the Border Dates: September 6^th to September 28^th, 2005 There has been a major change in this caravan. As noted on the front page, Hoyt and Nancy’s son Larry "Bud" Highfill was stricken with an unexpected heart attack and passed away. Hoyt and Nancy have had to return to the family business and are not able to lead the caravan. Many attempts to locate replacement leaders were unsuccessful. At this writing the caravan is still proceeding with a committee type of leadership with everyone pitching in. Sandy Bell has volunteered to keep all participants informed of any developments and the caravan will proceed without a formal leader. -------------------------------------

Plans are coming along nicely for the April 18- May 2, 2006 Virginia History Caravan. Reservations are made for all the campgrounds. The group will meet in our home area, Powhatan , Virginia , at Cozy Acres Campground. This nice facility is owned by fellow

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owners and is centrally located for sightseeing in Richmond , Appomattox , and Charlottesville . Two bus tours are being arranged to Richmond for the group to take in such sights as the Virginia Historical Society, a canal cruise along the James River-Kanawaha Canal, Hollywood Cemetery where U.S. Presidents James Monroe and John Tyler are buried, the Tredegar Iron Works Civil War Visitors Center, Church Hill and St. John's Church where Patrick Henry said "give me liberty or give me death", Capitol Square and the Governor's Mansion, and the Museum and White House of the Confederacy. We'll carpool to Appomattox Courthouse National Historic Park . A third bus tour from Cozy Acres will take us to Charlottesville to visit Thomas Jefferson's home Monticello, to lunch at Michie Tavern, to tour the University of Virginia grounds, and to tour and taste at a winery. There will be a free day to rest before the caravan travels to Fredericksburg KOA.

From here, we'll take a great narrated trolley tour of historic Fredericksburg , visit the wenches at Rising Sun Tavern, visit the home of George Washington's mother, and visit the Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville Civil War battlefields. We've just "discovered" another great Virginia attraction for our stop in Fredericksburg -- George Washington Birthplace National Monument .

This beautiful park features a lovely site and farm on the shores of Pope's Creek along with a nice picnic pavilion. From Fredericksburg , the caravan travels to American Heritage RV Park in Williamsburg. We love the clubhouse and large fireplace at this campground! We'll have fun one evening at the Music Theatre of Williamsburg and enjoy the sites of Colonial Williamsburg.

We'll also visit Jamestown in its 399th year since the first English settlers landed in Virginia. There's lots happening there in anticipation of the 400th birthday in 2007. We'll also visit Yorktown, surrender site of the Revolutionary War and a nicely preserved colonial town. Do you collect stamps in a Passport to National Parks book? This caravan will give you the opportunity to collect 7 stamps!

What about food? Our favorite Turner's BBQ in Powhatan will be called on to cater a dinner. We'll have lunches out in Richmond as we tour by bus--one at a new restaurant in a historic area and once in a restaurant of your choice in an eclectic shopping area. We'll take a tailgate picnic to Appomattox . Michie Tavern in Charlottesville was mentioned above--the tasty chicken deserves mentioning again! Cozy Acres Campground has a good clubhouse for several other meals together. We'll have lunch in Fredericksburg after the trolley tour, a picnic lunch at the George Washington Birthplace, and a pizza party the day we tour the battlefields. We'll have a big breakfast before we travel to Williamsburg . There, we won't want to miss the delicious Sunday brunch at the Williamsburg Lodge. We'll also visit a nice buffet for dinner. We'll also use the clubhouse at American Heritage RV Park to host a dinner, big covered dish breakfast, and the farewell steak dinner.

There are a few details still to be worked out, but the price of the caravan will tentatively be $1700. This fee will include campgrounds for all nights, the bus tours listed, admissions to all attractions listed above, and most of your food for the 15 day duration. You'll be asked to bring only one heavy hors d'oeuvre and one covered dish breakfast item. There will also be one time where we'll choose the area but you'll choose the restaurant on your own for lunch.

All these plans call for high energy and lots of walking. There will be several long days away from the coaches. Start your exercising now to build up your endurance! We're sending lots of pictures from our 2004 Virginia History Caravan to the

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in Motion luncheon in Bismark. Be sure to look at the beautiful spring weather in Virginia , the historic places we'll visit, and the food, fun, and fellowship we'll have. Watch an upcoming newsletter for the application. We're planning on Nov. 30 being our drawing date. Join us in Virginia next spring!

Come join us in the Land of Enchantment for a Scenic, Cultural, Historic and Adventure tour of our 47th state, New Mexico . We are planning a three week tour of many of the highlights of this mysterious region including several Native American Pubelos, some cliff dwelling and ancient sites, museums, mountains and of course, the magical cities of Taos and Sante Fe. We plan to cap off the tour with a special treat in Albuquerque . We will have several options for those interested in active exploration as well.
The caravan is tentatively scheduled for September / October of 2006. Mark your calendars now and start preparing for a wonderful time!

Paul Evert’s RV Country