Volume 12
November, 2014
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Number 38
2015 OUTING SCHEDULE
While the eight couples attending
our November outing were enjoying the
brisk mountain air, the staff at the Leisure Acres Campground in Cleveland,
GA were busily decorating their RV
park for Christmas. Santa was
supposed to be
their main helper,
but it seems he got
stuck in a tree.
Our hosts,
Bobby & Wanda
Eubanks and
Milton & Melva
Dalton, did their
usual outstanding
job. We have
nicknamed them
“The Fabulous
Four,” and that is
what they are!
Mark these dates on your calendar
and don’t miss even one!
January 16-18, 2015 - Will be held
at the Fair Harbor RV Park (877988-8844) in Perry, GA. The StaGoners will be hosts.
February 14, 2015 - On Saturday,
February 14th at 12:00 noon, we will
meet at Cheddars Restaurant in
Gainesville, GA for a GWTW luncheon instead of our regular outing.
Contact Theda Chambless at (706)
636-5212 or jessetheda @etcmail.com.
March 13-15, 2015 - Hubert and
JoAn Blankenship will host. Location
to be announced.
April 16-19, 2015 - Bald Mountain
Camping Resort in Hiawassee, GA.
Rally leader is Fred Tomsett at 404626-3696 or [email protected].
May 15-17, 2015 - State outing
hosted by Gone with the Winnies. Location to be announced.
June 12-14, 2015 - Hosted by Allen
and Patty Wheelus. Location to be announced.
July 21-25, 2015 - Grand National
Rally in Forest City, IA.
August 14-16, 2015 - Hosted by
Milton & Melva Dalton and Bobby &
Wanda Eubanks. Location to be announced.
September 18-20, 2015 - State outing hosted by Metro Atlanta Winnies.
Location to be announced.
October 9-11, 2015 - Hosted by Jesse
and Theda Chambless.Tentative location: The Great Outdoors RV Resort
in Franklin, NC.
November 13-15, 2015 - Hosted by
Jim and Barbara Bell. Location to be
announced.
December 11-13, 2015 - Hosted by
Barbara and John Balducci from
Fred & Linda Tomsett and Jesse & Jasper, GA joined us while awaiting their
Theda Chambless at the River Coun- WIT number from the home office.
try Campground in Gadsden, AL.
Gone with the Winnies Officers for 2015
Jesse Chambless.......................................President
13368 Chatsworth Highway, Ellijay, GA 30540
706-636-5212 - [email protected]
Allen Wheelus...................................Vice-President
54 Dusty Ridge Trail, Ringgold, GA 30736
706-935-4804 - Cell 423-413-0120
[email protected]
Melva Dalton...........................................Treasurer
140 Shady Grove Road - Homer, GA 30547
706-677-3525 - [email protected]
Theda Chambless...Secretary and NewsletterEditor
13368 Chatsworth Highway, Ellijay, GA 30540
706-636-5212 - [email protected]
See page 2 for December,
2014 outing information
Our hosts, the “Fabulous Four”
What could have been better to
kick off the outing on a very brisk day
than homemade chili.
Wanda served
Margaret Jackson because she
wasn’t feeling
well. But with all
the good treatment, she was
much better before the outing
was over.
As usual, the thing we enjoy most
is the renewing of friendships and going
over everything that has happened since
we last saw each other. We also discuss the problems we have had with our
coaches, and the helpful people we have
met along the way.
(Continued on page 2)
November, 2014
(Continued from page 1)
For Saturday morning breakfast we
had breakfast casseroles, grits and
cheese, biscuits, juice and coffee. A
great start for a great day.
Immediately following breakfast we
had our required business meeting. As
President Milton Dalton said, “Short
and Sweet,” just the way we like it.
There are so many things to see
around the Cleveland area. The neighboring towns of Helen and Dahlonega
kept lots of us occupied all day Saturday, until it was time to get together
again to eat - eat - eat !
This time our hosts outdid themselves - turkey and all the trimmins’,
plus side dishes and desserts from
members. Fred & Linda enjoyed it!
The Winnie Wanderer
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OUR CHRISTMAS OUTING
DECEMBER 12-14, 2014
at
RIVER COUNTRY CAMPGROUND
Gadsden, Alabama
Friday evening at 5:00 p.m.: Meet to caravan to the Top-ofthe-River Restaurant.
Return to the club house after dinner for coffee and
dessert. Santa’s helper, Fred Tomsett, will deliver gifts
from Santa.
Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m.: A hearty breakfast of
scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy, along with
coffee and juice.
Business meeting immediately following breakfast.
Free the rest of the day to visit, shop or just relax until
time for the evening meal.
After dinner, there was such laughter
and kidding around that you could
hardly hear the person next to you. It
was a fun time!
Saturday evening at 5:00 p.m.: A scrumptious meal of spiral
sliced ham, turkey and dressing. Please bring a side
dish or dessert to share.
After dinner we will play “Dirty Santa,” where we all
get a kick out of the hilarious antics. Each lady should
bring a ladies gift, and each man should bring a mans
gift - maximum of $10.00. Please mark “M” or “F”
on gift.
Sunday morning at 8:30 a.m.: A continental breakfast.
Barbara Bell displays one of the
door prizes furnished by Integrity Service Center of Douglasville, GA. Dean
and Peggy Woodruff, owners of Integrity, have continued to support Gone
with the Winnies and Georgia Winnie
Rebels on a regular basis.
Sunday morning we had a continental breakfast.
Devotions by Chaplain Jesse
Chambless followed breakfast.
We then said our goodbyes until
our next outing December 12-14 at
River Country Campgro und in
Gadsden, Alabama.
It was another good one!
Devotions led by Chaplain Jesse Chambless.
We then say our goodbyes until 2015!
(DON’T FORGET YOUR “TOYS FOR-TOTS” GIFT)
Make your reservations right away at:
River Country Campground (256) 543-7111
and
Fred Tomsett (770) 438-1921or [email protected]
The Winnie Wanderer
November, 2014
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OUR GONE WITH THE WINNIES FAMILY MEMBERS PRESENT
Hubert and JoAn Blankenship
Margaret and Franklin Jackson
Jim and Barbara Bell
Fred and Linda Tomsett
Wanda and Bobby Eubanks
Melva and Milton Dalton
Jesse and Theda Chambless
John and Barbara Balducci, Guests
The GWTW family enjoying a meal together.
Jim and Barbara Bell
Melva and Milton Dalton
Fred and Linda Tomsett
Bobby and Wanda Eubanks
Theda and Jesse Chambless
JoAn and Hubert Blankenship
Margaret and Franklin Jackson