Previous Outings

September 2025 Campout

Our annual steak fry at Betabel RV Park. We had a turnout of 11 rigs & 23 people. On Wednesday the steaks and chicken were distributed to members. Thursday was a free day with members driving to Monterey, going to the local grocery stores and playing Bocce Ball. Friday morning, was out host sponsored continental breakfast followed by a short meeting club meeting that announced the retirement of Marilyn & Lou Gaudin. They were presented with a framed Life Time Membership plaque. Also, announced was new members Peggy Sue & Marty. Saturday some of the men folk played “catch the ball” and others played Bocce Ball. At the Saturday night potluck old-time friends and ex-members Gary & Wendy who live in San Juan Bautista came to visit along with their very daughter Sophie. Most of us have known their daughter since she was about 8. Now she’s graduated from college and pursuing a nursing degree. After dinner Carol Kapfenberg collect fines and no one was left out. LRC dice game produced two big winners Lou and Gary. Sunday everyone was up and out early. Some members went on a side trip towards Morro Bay and Arizona. See you all next month.

Hazel & Gil.

July 2025 Campout

Monterey Fairgrounds

A great campout with 11 rigs. It was typical beach weather, which we enjoy during the summer months, but many members went home tending their sunburn.

The group set-up canopies and hung lights for our social event area. There was an impromptu social lunch at Monarch Pub and Restaurant in Pacific Grove on Thursday. The fish & chips were great, while some order mashed green peas. Really! Marilyn and helpers cooked a great pancake and sausage breakfast with fruit on the side and Frittatas.

Lou organized a plastic egg toss/catch game. Not as easy as one would think! There were a lot of laughs and wild body movements. Gail and Marilyn were the winners. Second month in a row that Marilyn won at the sporting event!

Lou and his assist BBQ hamburgers for potluck and members brought side dishes and desert.

Members enjoyed marshmallow roasting along fireside stories.

Happy trails

Lou, Marilyn and Gracie

August 2024 Campout

Our “Hot August Nights” campout at the Monterey County Fair Ground was a great

Success. Members carefully inspected and selected a race car to run down the track Lou had designed and built. After rules were reviewed the race was ON! Ribbons were handed out to Boyd, Dave and Rodger.An easy going potluck consisting of BBQ hot dogs, coleslaw, potato salad and chips filled out tummies. Homemade cookies and ice cream hit the spot!

Members enjoyed all that Monterey had to offer, plus the Monterey Car Show!

Lou and Marilyn

June 2024 Campout

Travelers arrived Sunday and Monday to beautiful towering pine trees of the Nevada County Fairgrounds. A few members, who will go unnamed, tried to find an alternate route into the fairgrounds. But it didn’t work!

Warm weather didn’t stop members from enjoying local sights and fare: Empire Mine State Historic Park, California's oldest and longest single span coverage bridge, Grass Valley and Nevada City where the movie “Christmas Card '' was filmed. It’s amazing how such a large group converged on the bridge at the same time and took a great picture. Some found good food at Humpty Dumpty, Pete’s Pizza and Maria’s, while most licked an ice cream or two at Lazy Dog.

Continental breakfast was held inside the clubhouse/cottage, and potluck held on the deck overlooking the campground followed by fun rounds of LRC. The group ate well!

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!

Carol K. brought cake and ice cream to celebrate Andy’s birthday. Marilyn treated everyone with an ice cream cone on another evening. Brenda passed around her famous cookies at many of our evening circles. I want to personally thank them for the extra pound or two!

Thanks for all the fun,

Your host,

Boyd and Jill

July 2024 Campout

Well, Jackson Rancheria didn’t disappoint. The weather was great. The company was great and I think we had a lot of fun. Some went gambling some went wine tasting and shopping. There was a lot of eating and lots of sharing stories.

We had a lot of fun playing games, tossing water balloons and the others had fun watching. Wendy had a craft for the ladies to do.

All appreciated the freshly made muffins, banana bread and zucchini bread. Thank Cheryl for taking the pizza orders and picking it up. She did a great job, and everybody got exactly what they ordered.

Brenda & Rodger

May 2024 Campout

What a great trip. Lodi and Flag City was a success. The weather was perfect, no rain this year. Eleven rigs all made it, we really filled the first row. It was a long walk from Gil & Hazel's rig to Janine & Dave's.

The Spring Hat contest was very festive and creative. Carol and Lou were the winners. The pot luck was fantastic! Good soups and salads and oh the desserts, all so good thanks to each of you.

All the helpers with fines were very successful, I believe we collected a record amount. The money goes into our "kitty" to pay for clubhouse fees. Thank you all!

See you in June, Diane & David

October 2024 Campout

Casa de Fruta is a destination all its own. It has wine tasting, large fruit stand, homemade candy, restaurant, children's train, carousel, and things to do for of all ages. The office staff is very courteous and accommodating.

We were able to utilize the Pacheco clubhouse without extra charge. With our colorful decorations of fall it was a very welcoming room for all to enjoy. The majority of our group arrived on Thursday early afternoon. Some went to lunch while others went to eat dinner later at the Casa de Restaurant.

On Friday, due to many activities surrounding the park it was basically a free day for all. Saturday morning, we had a wonderful continental breakfast, and our group meeting was held after. Afterwards many walked over to Casa de Fruta produce area for wine, gifts and/or ice

cream.

Saturday evening, we had our delicious potluck dinner. After dinner, fines were collected and later with all in attendance we played LRC. In both rounds it was Jill & Boyd making out with all the dough! This weekend was perfect for relaxation!

Hazel & Gil

November 2024 Campout

The Club was bumped by the park from our normal weekend due to management changes. Boohoo! But that didn't stop eight rigs for our Thanksgiving campout at Gilroy Garlic USA Park. Local members drove in for the day to enjoy the company and Thanksgiving potluck on Monday!

Chef Tony cooked the turkey and ham purchased by the Club. Members brought the wonderful side dishes and desserts.

Members visited local wineries and began their Christmas shopping early at the outlet centers.

December 2024 Campout

The Club donated money to cover an Italian Christmas dinner special cooked by Cheryl and Marilyn. Games and white elephant gift exchange made it fun for camping members and local members who drove in for the day.

June 2025 Campout

CASA DE FRUTA CAMPOUT

Ten rigs and one guest rig (Marty and Peggy Sue) enjoyed the pleasant weather during June’s campout at Casa de Fruta. Dave and Janine Medefesser and their daughter Tabby visited on Saturday. We’re all wishing Dave a speedy recovery.

Eight teams played in a bocce ball tournament on Friday afternoon, while the rest of the club members cheered players from under the shady trees. Marilyn and Jill won the Championship in four straight wins!

Boyd and Jill served up a yummy breakfast, which was topped off by Mimosas drinks supplied by the Phillips. Members enjoyed local eateries, those particularly popular were the Dunnville deli, Casa de Fruta restaurant and service station burritos at Casa.

Members past the lazy afternoons socializing in chair circles.

The cookie lady is back! She made an early return, passing out cookies at the bocce ball tournament. Brenda's delicious chocolate chip cookies disappeared quickly at potluck. A special “frosty” treat was prepared in the Phillips’ Ninja Slushi machine. Oh, so good!

Your host Boyd and Jill

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