SEAHORSE SEZ……… A Publication for the Florida Good Sam Seahorses
Volume MMXV – Number 5 Sissel Carr, Editor May 2015
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MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND CAMPOUT
May 22-26 (E/B May 21) – Southern Comfort RV Resort – 345 East Palm Drive, Florida CityFL33034
(888) 477-6909
Directions: Take the Florida Turnpike South to the end where it intersects with US 1 in FloridaCity. Get over in the left lane immediately, and turn left at the light – East Palm Drive (SW 344 St.). Go ~ 1 block to campground on right
Amenities of the campground: lovely pool, shuffleboard, tiki bar with music, 20 miles north of Key Largo. Unfortunately no cable available. Many restaurants nearby: Sonny’s BBQ, Cracker Barrel, Applebee’s, Farmer’s Market Restaurant (seafood), and many more. Small outlet mall across street from campground.
Cost: $44.25 for less than 5 campers / $39.82 for more than 5 campers. Pay at the office.
Weekend Activities:
Friday Night:– dinner at local restaurant or eat in your own rig; or bring food to share with others for impromptu meal – all kinds of choices
THE FOLLOWING ARE SUGGESTED DINNER NIGHT MEAL EVENTS: THE PLANS MAY CHANGED FROM THOSE LISTED BELOW – PLEASE CHECK WITH ELAINE BEFORE MAKING YOUR EVENING PLANS
Saturday Evening: Bring your own meat for BBQ grilling (hamburgers, hot dogs, etc.) and a dish to share with others (i.e. baked beans, coleslaw, potato salad and dessert). You will need to bring your own grills for this activity; picnic tables at each site.
Sunday Evening: Pot luck
Monday Morning:Coffee and donuts, fruit, etc. for a mini-meal before everyone leaves for home
LAST MONTH’S CAMPOUT – Good Sam 2015 Spring Samboree – April 15–19 – E/B April 14
Thank you to President Burt Pritchett for the following information: 7 Seahorses rigs attended the event in Okeechobee. Nancy Holly won the hat contest; she does a good job with this activity. Congratulations, Nancy! Our picnic basket raffle was a success; we made $145 for our Dogs for the Deaf Fund. Thank you to Janie Teal for putting the basket together for us, and everyone who manned the raffle table. Our ASD Wayne & Joan McGee put on a lovely breakfast for his chapters; we ate in the pool area by the main building. It was very nice; thank you! We were saddened to accept the resignation of our charter member, Ken Asburry. His health no longer allows him to camp; he has been a member since 1979. He will be missed; he gave a generous donation to our Dogs for the Deaf. Ken knows how much this charity means to our chapter. Bob and Bonnie Mueller camped with the Seahorses for the first time, and joined in our activities. Welcome! They won the chapter 50/50, and were kind enough to donate the winnings to our Dogs for the Deaf fund. We are hopeful that they will join us at future campouts. At the State Committee business meeting on Saturday morning, three chapters turn in their charters. There is talk about restoring the winter Samboree either in 2016 or 2017. Plans are still not complete; to be announced.
Sunshine Chair – Thelma LeBright
Thelma continues to make our lovely personalized cards; she does a fantastic job. Birthday cards for our members, Bill and Thelma are spending time at their home in Kentucky during the summer months.
Bill LeBright turned 80 on April 13. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BILL – MANY MORE!
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G/S Seahorses
Wagonmaster’s Report – Elaine Fritz
In April, you may make your reservations to the Ortona Locks campout. The dates are October 16-18 (E/B October 15). Request upper level. The following are used to make your reservations: 1-877-444-6777 or The cost is $24/night or $12/night with a Senior pass (last year’s rates). Sissel is checking into a Thursday or Saturday river cruise out of Ft.Myers; more information as the October camping date gets closer.
September’s campout is tentatively being planned now. More details as date gets closer.
GOOD OF THE ORDER
Happy summer travels: Burt & Ronnie Pritchett are currently in Michigan for the summer, and will return to Florida in time for the October campout. They will be attending family graduations from high school and college, and hopefully attending some G/S state rallies along the way, too.
Allen & Sissel Carr are planning to attend grandson, George Victor’s wedding in Perry, GA on July 11. We will be staying at Southern Trails Campground in Unadilla, GA during this time.
Do you have summer plans? Please write to me at and I’ll share with members.
HAPPY SUMMER BIRTHDAYS TO: Janie Teal – May 6, Don LeGault – June 18, Forrest Fritz – July 8, Ted Glas – July 12, Sissel Carr - August 18, and Randy Pennington – August 28
HAPPY SUMMER ANNIVERSARIES TO: Ted & Karen Glas – May 1, 1963, ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARYAllen & Sissel Carr – May 5, 2014, Bill & Thelma LeBright – May 3, 1958, and Bill & Juanita Paul – August 5, 1960
NEWSLETTER’S SUMMER SPONSORS – June – Allen & Sissel Carr, July – Forrest & Elaine Fritz, August – Sissel Carr. Even though we do not meet in the summer months, the charge for the Seahorses’ website is a year-around expense.
A MOTHER’S DAY PRAYER
Our Father in Heaven whose love is divine,
Thanks for the love of a Mother like mine –
And in Thy great mercy look down from above and
grant this dear Mother the Gift of your Love.
And all through the year, whatever betides her,
Assure her each day that You are beside her…..
Helen Steiner Rice
HAVE A GOOD SUMMER, STAY SAFE ON THE ROADS IF YOU ARE TRAVELING BE WELL!!
THE WEBPAGE SPONSOR FOR MAY IS ALLEN & SISSEL CARR
President-Burt Pritchett / Vice President-Carol Truthan / Wagonmaster–Elaine Fritz / Treasurer & Newsletter Editor –Sissel Carr / Secretary – Ronnie Pritchett / Sunshine–Thelma LeBright / Chaplain–Allen Carr