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The Wheeler Basin
Sams is a group of "mature" (we don't like to think of
ourselves as elderly) folks who enjoy RV camping, good food, good
friends and good fellowship (whatever that means). We are
organized (?) under the auspices of the Good Sam Club. We say we are
"based" in Decatur, Alabama, but we have happy members
from many
counties
in north central Alabama, so, if you live in north central
Alabama, own an RV (or thinking about owning one) you might just
find us to be the group you are looking for. Check us out! We'd
like to meet you.
We have monthly "get-togethers."
March through November we meet at a "camp-out"
held at a nice campground in northern Alabama. Usually,
not more than 50 miles from Decatur. Our camp-outs start
on Thursday afternoon and end Saturday night, with Sunday
departure for home.
From December through February, instead of
camping out in north Alabama's unpredictable winter
weather, we meet for dinner at a nice, but moderately
priced, restaurant. (No, we don't spend the entire
weekend at the restaurant.)
Hosting for the campouts is done by two or
more couples at each get-together. This is rotated among
the members so everyone has the opportunity to serve as
hosts.
Annual dues is $35.00 per couple.
We support Good Sam membership and members
of our group attend Good
Sam Samborees.
For
additional information, please e-mail me by clicking on
the sign below. You can leave a question or a phone
number and I'll call you (even long-distance - we have
"unlimited long distance service) It's free and
doesn't hurt at all. If the e-mail signpost doesn't work,
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As we look forward to
2009, we can't help but look back at what has happened in
2008. It was a very good year, and a very bad year. It had
high points, and I know we can all agree it had some low
points. It seems that's the way most years are. We lost some
wonderful friends this year, and they will NEVER be
forgotten. Those good memories will forever hold a special
place in our minds and our hearts. There is good news in
knowing the presidential campaign and election are finally
over. I thought we would NEVER get 'er done. The
economic/financial dilemma our country is experiencing is not
quite as much a mystery as the means and money we are
expending to try to solve it. I'm sure a plausible solution
might be more apparent if ANYONE understood the cause. But I
am reassured that EVERYONE who thinks they know any cause or
solution is confident the cause is "that guy over
there," and the solution is clearly the one they,
themselves, are proposing. But our club has been a bright
spot for Barb and me. Some of our members have made long
trips, and most of us have enjoyed short trips. Our monthly
club outings have ALWAYS been events to look forward to. GOOD
FOLKS AND GOOD MEMORIES. During this coming year, take good
care of yourselves, good friends. . .and let's take care of
each other, as well. May 2009 bring you all you hope for, and
may you at next new year's eve find this year's fears and
worries have all faded. There is an old proverb that goes,
"Work like you don't need the money, dance like no one
is watching, sing like no one is listening, love like you've
never been hurt, and live life every day as if it were your
last.Those
aren't bad words to keep in mind.
So from the
Collins couple and this webpage, let me shout
Happy
New Year, everyone!
It's
a blessing just knowing you.
The date for the January Club
Get-together is set for January 9 (a Friday) at Libby's. The time will be 5:00
pm. You will probably remember that Libby's restaurant is
where Alabama Highway 67 (that's the Decatur-Priceville road)
meets I-65. The restaurant is on the south side of Highway
67.
Our little caravan will
be leaving for Pharr, TX on January 9, so we won't be at
Libby's. I'm trying to get my new laptop up and loaded. If I
can do that, I'll try to update this webpage while we are
gone. Not that you are particularly interested in what's
going on, but it may remind you to e-mail me with anything
you think I should be putting on here. With a little luck,
the e-mail address will be the same as it's always been.
I
received such a VERY nice e-mail from Mary Craig! She is such a sweet
lady. December 17th was the first anniversary for Mary and
Robert. She says it has been rather tough these last few
months, but she is staying busy. She feels that keeping busy
is the secret to coping. She said she checks this webpage to
sorta keep up with what the club is doing. She wishes
everyone in the club the best of season's greetings. I do hope she will come
visit with us sometime. It would be so good to see her.
We have new officers! Our officers for the
coming year were elected and installed at the December
"eatin' meetin'" at the Snack Shack. They are Ramon Wallace (President), Tony McAbee (Vice President), Barbara Collins (Secretary), Rachel Wallace (Treasurer), and Milton Lovvorn (Wagonmaster). We are
indeed fortunate to have such good people heading the club
for the coming year. Now we all need to get behind them and
give them our FULL support.
Let me tell you, the McAbee's know how to get away
from the winter doldrums in grand style. I understand they
are going to Australia to dodge the cold.
Remember, it's mid-summer down there. We certainly wish them
a great trip, and a good time, but I sincerely hope they
don't come back flaunting a healthy tan.
Gordon has asked that we
include on this webpage, our campout schedule including dates
and destinations. He said he has had inquiries as to our
activities and others might want to know what our plans are
so they might join us for a campout. So, we will post that
information as the new Wagonmaster sets up our schedule.
These
are some of our members who didn't pay me enough to keep their
pictures off the web site. If you are a member and your picture
isn't on here, don't feel too comfortable. . .it will be soon!
If you want
some very
good computer information, advice and free software, click on Kim. On
her website you can subscribe (free) to daily updates, help and
freebies.
Click on
Sam's face. If you are registered with Good Sam Online this will take you there.
If you aren't registered, it will take you where you can register
(FREE!), join, or renew. It's a great site!
As we look forward to 2009, we can't help but look back at what has happened in 2008. It was a very good year, and a very bad year. It had high points, and I know we can all agree it had some low points. It seems that's the way most years are. We lost some wonderful friends this year, and they will NEVER be forgotten. Those good memories will forever hold a special place in our minds and our hearts. There is good news in knowing the presidential campaign and election are finally over. I thought we would NEVER get 'er done. The economic/financial dilemma our country is experiencing is not quite as much a mystery as the means and money we are expending to try to solve it. I'm sure a plausible solution might be more apparent if ANYONE understood the cause. But I am reassured that EVERYONE who thinks they know any cause or solution is confident the cause is "that guy over there," and the solution is clearly the one they, themselves, are proposing. But our club has been a bright spot for Barb and me. Some of our members have made long trips, and most of us have enjoyed short trips. Our monthly club outings have ALWAYS been events to look forward to. GOOD FOLKS AND GOOD MEMORIES. During this coming year, take good care of yourselves, good friends. . .and let's take care of each other, as well. May 2009 bring you all you hope for, and may you at next new year's eve find this year's fears and worries have all faded. There is an old proverb that goes, "Work like you don't need the money, dance like no one is watching, sing like no one is listening, love like you've never been hurt, and live life every day as if it were your last. Those aren't bad words to keep in mind.
If you want
some very
good computer information, 
advice and free software, click on Kim. On
her website you can subscribe (free) to daily updates, help and
freebies. 
