SACO RIVER RAMBLERS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Saco River Ramblers once again spent a long weekend camping at Blueberry Pond Camground, attending the Yarmouth Clam Festival.  In attendance were:  President and Treasurer, Judy and Bill Botsford, Vice President, Roger and Carol Roberts, Secretary, Betsy and Jim Bradt and Chaplain, Janice Murray and Dave Bonneau, John and Jean Baker, Dick and Maxine Bineau, Doug and Patricia Caron, John and Maria Croteau, Bill and Priscilla Fairbanks, Jim and Donna Iovino, Reggie and Rose Illsley, Dennis and Linda Laperle, Dick and Linda Spofford, Greg and Kathy Thayer, and Kerry and Anna Kulakowski.  Seabreeze Good Sam's joining us were:  President Ron and Debbie Soucie, Bill and Lee Cail, Wayne and Suzanne DeWitt, George and Marilyn Evans, Richard and Marie Rines, Paul and Joan Stowe, and Bob Leonard and Dottie Laplume.

 

Hosts for the event were the Botsford and the Bakers, as they were in charge of the meals and the entertainment.  Most everyone arrived and got settled onto their campsites on Thursday afternoon.  The dining canopies were set up in preparation for predicted rainfall.  On Friday everyone enjoyed the Yarmouth Clam Festival, where there were many food and craft vendors as well as entertainers. Most parked at the DeLorme map lot and took the shuttle into town. The wethare cooperated, as it was a sunny day. 

 

THursday evening we has a United States Flag burning ceremony with everyone participating.  The Saturday evening activity esd the "Blessing of the Rigs" led by Chaplain, Janice Murray.  Sunday offered a trivia game involving NH and Maine.  Saturday morning we had a formal flag raising ceremony with Reggie Illsley, John Baker, Robert Roberts and Bil Botsford serving as the flag bearers.  Sunday afternoon we were delighted to listen to Dennis LaPerle on the accordian. 

 

The chapter business meeting was held Saturday morning.  A Certificate of Appreciation was awarded to capground owner, Bill Hooper.  A 50/50 raffle was held.  The $35 proceeds were won by Dave Bonneau with the chapter's half being returned to the treasury to defray costs.

 

During the weekend many games of cribbage were played as well as board joker, goofy golf, bocci, hosreshoes,  and a golf card game.  The bocci games were held into the evening forcing the layers to move under the lights provided by the Caron's rig. 

 

Many thanks go out to our hosts for planning the weekend, shopping, preparing food and parking the rigs as they arrived.  Many thanks to all our our chefs including the campground owner for coking our lobsters.  Thanks to the Roberts and Croteaus for picking up the lobsters.  Despite rain predictions it only rained during the night Friday into Saturday morning.  For all of the Saco River Rambler members who could not attend you missed a wonderful time.  At the business meeting it was decided that the chapter wil return to Blueberry Pond in 2010 for the Annual Clam Festival.

 

 

 

 

 

 

August 13 Greg and Kathy Thayer

August 18 Joe and Ginny Murray

 

Will be held July 30 to August 2nd in Milton NH.  The hosts are Greg and Kathy Thayer and Dave Bonneau and Janice Murray.  The them will be birthday.  There will be a yankee swap.  Each person brigning a swap (a birthday present)  will be leaving with one.  Please limite your item to no more than $10.  All of the meals will be potluck with the exception of Friday when many have already signed up to go out to Three Ponds Tavern.  Any questions can be directed to Kathy Thayer at 6592896 or Janice Murray at 8171009.

 

 

For the month of July is being delievered by John and Jean Baker of Westbrook Maine, A box of food as well as a $30 check will be brought to the Westbrook Food Pantry.

 

 

The Saco River Ramblers are the recipient of a new American Flag Stand.  It was hand carved by Herman Sanbourn and was designed by his wife Alice of the Maine Good Sam Pinecrafters.  Our President, Judy stained the stand, etched the lettering and placed the Good Sam Seal on it.  This is a great asset to our chapter, thanks to Herman and Alice!

 

 

Was held at Seven Maples Camground in Hancock NH on June 26-28.  Dave Bonneau and Janice Murray went to represent the Saco River Ramblers.  The meeting was held to plan the NH Samboree for August 14-17.  It is hoped that many Chapter Members will attend. 

 

 

Please email of write to us to share you camping experiences.  It is fun to know what our members and doing and to hear of new adventures we may wish to try.

 

 

The chapter is planning a caravan to Nashville for the last week in April 2010.  This is in the planning stages at this point. We need to know who may be interested as it is time to make reservations.  Please contact the Botsford as soon as possible.