2012-2013 Officers Volume 38 Number 9 November 19, 2012 President Gayle Duncan 1 st Vice President Gary Anderson 2 nd Vice President Jim Hentz Secretary RoseMarie Anderson Treasurer Jim Hentz Trustees Bill Coleman (continuing) Les Wells (continuing) Martina Pelley (new) Chip Adams (new) Membership Jim Weilhammer President s comments on November Rally What a great weekend rally. The host, Amy and Lamer Waymire, Frankie and Bill Worthington did a great job with all of the meals. In addition to the host, those in attendance were Jim Weilhammer & Katherine Kamiya, Martina Pelley, Jim & Pat Hentz, Linda & Bill Coleman, Jim & Bonnie Lewis, Jay & Elna Thompson, RoseMarie & Gary Anderson, Mary & Chip Adams with their cousin, Winston & Carol Montague, Mac McCauslin, John & Judy White, John, Gayle and Chris Duncan, Les & Margie Wells, Annette & Charlie Hurst and Walter Culley. Carol and Wally Welch joined the group Saturday evening for the soup and salad meal. In addition to these old timers, Tom and Robin Montgomery attended their first unit rally. They brought their friends Alan & Vicki Heffernan, who joined as new members before the weekend was over. To add icing on the cake, Membership Chairman, Jim Weilhammer caught vintage airstream owners, Steve and Kate Irving, at the gate and signed them up as new members Sunday morning. In addition to the thanks for the host for hosting such a great rally, I want to thank Chris Duncan for doing an outstanding job on our Sunday morning devotion. He makes his mother and dad proud of him. By now you should have received an invitation to our Christmas Dinner that will be December 6 (Thursday 5 PM CST) at the Madison Warehouse Restaurant in Marianna, Florida. Bring a wrapped toy for a child and we will open after dinner. Please call John or I at 850-638- 4908 and tell us your choice of entre, chicken or prime rib. Historian Chris Duncan Web Master RoseMarie Anderson
Big Bend November Rally at Topsail RV Park Hosted by Amy & Lamar Waymire and Frankie & Bill Worthington Welcome new members Chris s Corner..Looking Back By Chris Duncan Tom & Robin Montgomery The First Rally Big Bend Florida WBCCI Airstream Unit - November 2-3, 1974 Alligator Point KOA Campground Steve & Kate Irving & Family First Officers: Mac McCauslin President William T. Wilson Vice President Lee Y. Ponder Secretary Marty McCauslin Treasurer It was held east of here at Alligator Point KOA at Panacea, November 2-3, 1974 and several rigs attended this one. Mr. Mac said he counted 28 rigs plus two from out of state. While it went great in attendance, things may not have been well organized though. They had seafood, slaw, grits, hushpuppies, rolls, and dessert. Fast forward 38 years. Alan & Vicki Heffeman Mac at the Big Bend Rally!
1 c. sour cream Salt 1/2 c. margarine, melted Sugar 2 pkg. yeast 3 eggs 4 c. flour 1 lb. cream cheese, softened 4 tsp. vanilla extract 2 c. confectioners' sugar 4 tbsp. milk SCALD...sour cream in saucepan. CREAM CHEESE BRAID ADD...1 teaspoon salt, margarine and 1/2 cup sugar, mixing well; cool. STIR...yeast into 1/2 cup warm water in a large warm bowl. ADD...lukewarm sour cream mixture, 2 eggs and flour, mixing well. CHILL...covered, overnight in refrigerator. DIVIDE...into 4 parts and roll each on floured surface to 8 x 12 inch rectangle. COMBINE...cream cheese, 3/4 cup of sugar, 1 beaten egg, 1/8 teaspoon salt and 2 teaspoons vanilla in blender container. PROCESS...until smooth. (I did not use a blender.) SPREAD...equal amount on each rectangle leaving border. ROLL...from long end, CUT...slashes through 3/4 of roll, 3/4 inch apart, alternating sides to resemble braid. LET...rise until doubled in bulk. BAKE...at 375 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes or until brown. MIX...confectioners sugar with milk and 2 teaspoons vanilla in bowl. (Sometimes I cut the drizzle ingredients in half.) SPREAD...on hot bread. YIELDS...4 braids.
Ask Bill & Frankie Worthington, Lamar Waymire and Charlie Hurst a little about outdoor cooking and you might get this kind of answer: Get up at 3:30am Milk the cows Gather the eggs Slaughter the hog Churn the butter Squeeze the chicken Invest your retirement in all new outdoor cooking products. All this was said through hoots of laughter and kidding, except perhaps the part about spending a bundle on outdoor cooking equipment. Years ago, while camping at the Florida caverns, Bill and Charlie had apples on hand from their trip to north Georgia. Both decided they would cook some cobblers in a Dutch oven that Bill had been experimenting with. When they offered their cobbler to friends, everyone enjoyed it.. their cast iron empire was born. Bill and Charlie use wood and a tri pod for soups, cobblers, pies and cornbread (Lamar calls it Charlie's bread). For the Topsail rally they used charcoal, which is what you see in the photos. Their first time cooking for the Big Bend club was in Pensacola about 2000. It s becoming an annual event the club looks forward to. The chefs can feed up to 45 people. For the November rally, they prepared Mountaineer Breakfast, Breakfast Casserole and Biscuits. Mountaineer breakfast includes bacon, onions, hash browns, eggs and cheese. Breakfast Casserole is slightly different with eggs, ground sausage, cheese, milk, and bread. Everything was mouthwatering good! Charlie says the crunch comes from a couple pine cones. When asked what the biggest challenge is to outdoor cooking, Charlie said weather. Frankie quipped: Mobs. When you start it draws a crowd Charlie says. People are curious about what is going on. Bill stated that when they started cooking back in 1988, it wasn t that unusual to cook over a fire, now it appears to be a novelty. According to Lamar Waymire, anything you can cook in the kitchen can be cooked outside. Lamar proceeded to list off a number of delicacies like road kill, armadillo, and beaver. Guaranteed fresh in his words. Bill added only the cook knows what it is supposed to be.
On the serious side, if one is interested in outdoor cooking, peruse garage sales for cast iron pots and other equipment, check newspapers and ask friends if they know of anyone who wants to part with their camping equipment. Books often come with the products which have advice on cooking with wood or charcoal. Amy Waymire has cast iron handed down from her mother. If properly taken care of, cast iron cookware can last for generations. To clean, use warm water and elbow grease! Never use any harsh material. Dry, lightly oil and heat. No soap. Once every 3 to 4 years they need to be cured, which requires superheating them in an oven. They WILL smoke. To store your pots, don t let the lids touch the top of the pot. The pot actually sits on top of the lid! If stored with the lid on the pot, it encourages moisture and can become rancid inside. Jim Hentz recently caught the outdoor cooking fever. He bought a pot on one of their trips to Myrtle Beach, stating he was unduly influenced by Charlie, Bill, Jay Thompson and Winston Montague. When asked about his cooking experiences, he stated, Easy, as long as Charlie, Bill and Lamar are around. Thanks to Bill Coleman and Gary Anderson for photos
Officers Board meeting November 10, 2012 Top Sail RV Resort Point Washington, Florida Present: Gayle Duncan, Gary & RoseMarie Anderson, Martina Pelley, Bill Coleman, Les Wells, Elna Thompson, Chip Adams, Jim Hentz. Old Business: None New Business: Change of signatures on checking account. Jim Hentz stated Gayle and Gary need to sign the new signature card, Jim s signature will be retained and Jim will take to the bank. Elna Thompson s name will be deleted. Currently the checks and account have the designation Big Bend Inc. The Inc. designation will be dropped from the checks and account. Bill Coleman motioned to change the signature; it was seconded by Les Wells. All favor. Vote carried. The Board voted to approve the spring caravan. Chip Adams made a motion to accept, Martina seconded. All favor, vote carried. Gayle s goals for this year: 2 new members Achieve superior merit award. (4000 points) It was discussed we must participate and document our community services. Some of the suggestions: Toys for tots, wounded warrior, pop tops for national Gary volunteered to work with wounded warrior project. Necessary with the change of office, the books will be audited today by Martina Pelley and Amy Waymire. Audit is completed and approved. No discrepancies found. Gayle asked for volunteers for two or four people to help with tables and chairs for state rally. RoseMarie observed that the job description of the office of 3 rd vice president is still listed on the web site and asked to remove it. Permission granted. Meeting adjourned. Submitted by RoseMarie Anderson - secretary
November & December Anniversaries Charlie & Annette Hurst 12/82 Winston & Carol Montague 29/63 Frank & Julia Wagner 02 November & December Birthdays Wes & Allison Hurner 14 Jerry Joyner 11/04 Margie Wells 11/11 Mildred Dollar 11/11 Frank Wagner 11/23 Pat Hentz 11/27 Mac Palmer 11/28 Elna Thompson 12/12 Perry Bell 12/13 Peggy Matthews 12/15 Louisiana Spring Fling Caravan March 24 March 30 The Big Bend Caravan for 2013 will travel from the March rally location to State Parks near New Orleans and Plantation country. Time will be spent in New Orleans and also touring several plantation homes. Cajun food, music, dancing, and perhaps a swamp tour can all be a part of visiting this part of Louisiana. Hope you ll join us March 24 March 30, 2013. NO KITTY. (If interested in a group tour of the plantation homes or a swamp tour, contact Gary Anderson.) Lane Watkins 12/20 Merle Seago 12/23 Jim Hentz 12/24 Julia Wagner 12/31 March 24 26 Bayou Segnette State Park 7777 Westbank Expressway Westwego, Louisiana 70094 Reservations: 877-226-7652 Or google Bayou Segnette SP & choose Reserve America website ($18/water/elec) (Louisiana Parks honor America the Beautiful passes.) Park: 888-677-2296 www.crt.state.la.us.parks March 27 29 Lamar-Dixon Expo Center 9039 S Street Landry Road Gonzales, Louisiana 70737 Reservations: 225-621-1700 $25/30amp Water/elec/sewer www.lamardixonexpocenter.com Check out March 30 or stay an extra day. Please notify Bonnie Lewis with your Bayou Segnett camp site #. Suggestion is sites #22-54.