2017 Officers President Bob Kirkpatrick (714) 836-1408 KirkpatrickRobertE @yahoo.com 1st Vice-President Bruce Barefoot (626) 893-7481 [email protected]2nd Vice-President Mark Miller (714) 222-9037 [email protected]3rd Vice-President Marya Barefoot (626) 705-8879 [email protected]Recording Secretary Jane Carmichael (714) 998-1512 [email protected]Corresponding Secretary Diane Sommerville (714) 743-8181 [email protected]Treasurer Dale Cram [email protected]Membership Chair Steve Carmichael (714) 998-1512 [email protected]Caravan Chair Phil Terhorst (949) 903-1356 [email protected]Hosting Chair Sandra Bangert (949) 463-8676 [email protected]Youth Activities Chair Tim Mustard (494) 451-9276 [email protected]Webmaster John Terhorst (562) 458-8254 [email protected]National Web Site: Wbcci.org Region 12 Web Site: Region12.wbcci.net South Coast Web Site: SouthCoastCal.wbcci.net Facebook Page: Wbcci South Coast California Unit The Road to Napa By Marya Barefoot (Ed.: Bruce and Marya recently took a trip to Napa in their Airstream, and the following is a brief summary of their trip.) After a season of heavy rain, we discovered a noticeable difference in the condition of our California roads. Not only did Rufus (the clock) take a fatal fall, Mushu (the dog) found it very trying to travel when there’s a whole lot of shaking and rattling going on due to potholes, etc. Needless to say, he was pleased when we stopped for our first overnight at the Elks Lodge in Santa Clarita. For $20 a night, we had power and water. They also have a very convenient dump station on site, if needed. But heeding Dale Cram’s sage advice, we took our souvenirs with us as we headed north to Napa. Since we enjoyed previous stays at the Napa Valley Fairgrounds, we decided to stay there again. The price is right, it’s within walking distance to the heart of town, and close to many wineries. GPS (and Uber!) have a tough time finding it sometimes, but that’s okay. That means fewer visitors for us. First stop was Mumm since reuniting with our best friends warranted a celebration. Their bubbles never disappoint and the grounds are beautiful. As members, we could reserve a table inside since it was a rainy day. (Continued on page 3) June 2017 Newsletter of the South Coast California Airstream Club
(Ed.: Bruce and Marya recently took a trip to Napa in their Airstream, and the following is a brief summary of their trip.)
After a season of heavy rain, we discovered a noticeable difference in the condition of our California roads. Not only did Rufus (the clock) take a fatal fall, Mushu (the dog) found it very trying to travel when there’s a whole lot of shaking and rattling going on due to potholes, etc. Needless to say, he was pleased when we stopped for our first overnight at the Elks Lodge in Santa Clarita. For $20 a night, we had power and water. They also have a very convenient dump station on site, if needed. But heeding Dale Cram’s sage advice, we took our souvenirs with us as we headed north to Napa.
Since we enjoyed previous stays at the Napa Valley Fairgrounds, we decided to stay there again. The price is right, it’s within walking distance to the heart of town, and close to many wineries. GPS (and Uber!) have a tough time finding it sometimes, but that’s okay. That means fewer visitors for us.
First stop was Mumm since reuniting with our best friends warranted a celebration. Their bubbles never disappoint and the grounds are beautiful. As members, we could reserve a table inside since it was a rainy day.
(Continued on page 3)
June 2017
Newsletter of the South Coast California Airstream Club
Tentative Schedule of
Upcoming Events
2017
July 7—9 Thousand Trails Idyllwild RV
Resort
Idyllwild
July 22—29 60th International Rally
Escanaba, Michigan
August 6 President’s BBQ
Please Note Change:
Sommerville Residence
Laguna Niguel
September 8—10 East Shore RV Park
San Dimas
October 6—8 Emerald Desert RV Resort
Palm Desert
October 10—15 Region 12 Rally
Jackson, CA
November 3—5 The Springs at Borrego
Anza-Borrego
December 3 Officer Installation Luncheon
San Clemente
If you are interested in co-hosting a rally, please
contact Robert Kirkpatrick (see page 1 for contact
info.)
Bob Smith
Connie Miller
Lynne Stout
Steve Carmichael
Ross Turner
Gary Winterberg
Dawn Johnson
Janis Maslyk
Lowell Ticer
Jennifer Goh
Linda Winterberg
Kay Guiney
Rich Frauenzimmer
Bri La%f
June 1 Bill and Maureen Ball
June 3 Gary and Linda Winterberg
June 22 Phil and Lynda Terhorst
July 1 Dan and Kay Guiney
July 8 Bill and Beth Kerfoot
June 4
June 9
June 17
June 18
June 18
June 19
June 26
July 1
July 10
July 17
July 24
July 25
July 28
July 28
THE ROAD TO NAPA (Continued)
(Continued from first page)
The following morning, we headed to St. Supery Vineyards and had a lovely tasting. Again, the grounds are beautiful, and I was particularly fond of the giant corkscrew in the front garden. Fortunately for us, our friends joined the wine club, which waived the $45 per person tasting fee!
Speaking of expensive tasting fees, we found most wineries in Napa are very pricey IF you can get in to taste. Many newer wineries are restricting the number of (per person) tastings they conduct per week. We visited one where they were only allowing 24 (yes, TWENTY-FOUR in one week). Reservations are a MUST at many of the wineries.
Our friends, the Coverts, REALLY wanted to visit Covert Winery (for obvious reasons). After several phone calls, we were finally able to get behind the big iron gate. This is one of the wineries that only do 24 tastings per week, so they weren’t exactly happy to see a party of four rather than the two they expected. They did, however, give us a lovely tour and tasting. The story goes that the Covert name has nothing to do with any individual’s name but rather the secret behind the building of the winery. The wines were out of our “retiree” price range, but David did buy a bottle for himself and his brother which waived the tasting fee for us.
Day three took us into San Francisco and a tour of Alcatraz. This is something we’ve all been wanting to do for a very long time, and the wait was worth it! It’s eery, surreal, yet very curious all at the same time. The weather was perfect. We HIGHLY recommend it if you haven’t ever done it. (P.S. Because it's a national park, we were able to use our senior passes. Woo hoo!)
MISCELLANEOUS
SAY WHAT?
“Toilet out of order. Please use floor below.”
In a Laundromat: “Automatic Washing
Machines. Please remove all of your clothes
when the lights go out.”
In a department store: “Bargain basement
upstairs.”
“Would the person who used the step-ladder
yesterday please bring it back or further steps
will be taken.”
Outside a second-hand shop: “We exchange
anything. Bicycles, washing machines, etc. Why
not bring your wife along and get a wonderful
bargain?”
In a wild animal park: “Elephants please stay in
your car.”
On a leaflet: “If you cannot read, this leaflet will
tell you how to get lessons.”
On a repair shop window: “We can repair
anything. Please knock hard—the bell doesn’t
work.”
Newspaper headlines:
“Man kills self before shooting wife and
daughter.”
“Police begin campaign to run down jaywalkers.”
“Miners refuse to work after death.”
“Juvenile court to try shooting defendant.”
”If strike isn’t settled quickly, it may last a while.”
Hope you had a laugh or two . . .
~ Contributed by Susan Cram
Keep Fresh Strawberries
Fresh Longer Now that strawberries are in “season,” keep them fresh
longer by following this tip: As soon as you arrive
home with your new batch of strawberries, put them in
a bowl with water and about 1/2 cup vinegar. Let sit for
about 10 minutes, then rinse with clear water and store
in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Home Remedies That Really Work
1. Drink two glasses of Gatorade to relieve a
headache.
2. Use a drop of Elmer’s Glue to remove a splinter.
Just glue over the splinter, let it dry, then the glue
will pull the splinter out.
3. The spice, Turmeric, contains a powerful phyto-
nutrient called curcumin, that when added to your
diet, helps to ease joint plan, swelling, and blocks
joint destruction due to arthritis. Try adding this
spice to sautéed vegetables, rice, potatoes,
scrambled eggs, chili, or add a teaspoon to olive oil
to brush on asparagus or corn-on-the-cob.
~ Source: Helpful Hints by Sidra Spies
in the March 2017 edition of the Blue Beret
Inspiration for the Month
“I’ve found that worry and irritation
vanish into thin air the moment I open my
mind to the many blessings I possess.”
~ Dale Carnegie, motivational
writer and lecturer
RECIPES OF THE MONTH
Blueberry-Lemon (or Cranberry-Orange) Baked
French Toast Casserole
Serves 10-12
1/4 cup melted butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup blueberries or cranberries
1 loaf white break, cut in cubes
2 cups milk
6 eggs
1 TB lemon or orange zest
1 tsp. Vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. lemon or orange extract
Powdered sugar for top
~ Recipe by Taste and Tell, contributed by Marya Barefoot
1. In a 9x13 baking dish, pour the melted butter evenly, top with
the brown sugar, then sprinkle half of the berries on top. Top
with bread and the second half of the berries.
2. In a large bowl, beat eggs, add milk, zest, extracts, and
cinnamon. Pour the egg mixture over the bread, and press
bread into the milk mixture so all is covered. Cover the entire
dish with foil, and refrigerate overnight.
3. Talk casserole out of the refrigerator at least 30 minutes prior to
baking. With oven set at 375, bake the casserole covered for 30
minutes. Remove the foil and bake another 20 minutes until top
is browned.
4. Let the casserole sit for at least 10 minutes, dust with powdered
sugar and serve.
Jalapeno Popper Dip
Serves 15
1 4-oz. can diced jalapenos,
Drained (or more if you like spice)
1 8-oz. package cream cheese,
softened
1 cup sour cream
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 cups shredded cheese
3/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
Topping:
1 cup Panko bread crumbs
4 TB butter or margarine
1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1 TB fresh parsley
~ Contributed by Marya Barefoot
1. Preheat oven to 375.
2. With mixer on medium, combine cream cheese, garlic, and sour
cream.
3. Combine with cheeses and jalapenos, then spread in a 8x8
serving dish.
4. For topping, melt butter, then combine with other ingredients.
Sprinkle on top of cheese mixture.
5. Bake 15-20 minutes or until hot and breadcrumbs are golden
brown.
6. Serve with crackers or chips.
PALA RALLY JUNE 2—4
CO-HOSTS: Bruce and Marya Barefoot
Greg Brooks
Tim and Diane Sommerville
ATTENDEES: Bob and Cathy Adams
Tom and Jeannie Alich
Gerry and Sandra Bangert
Bruce and Marya Barefoot
Greg Brooks
Dale and Susan Cram
Edith Gingerich
Dan and Kay Guiney
Bob and Karen Kirkpatrick
Yasim and Bri Latif
This was our club’s first organized rally to the Pala RV Resort, and the grounds are spectacular. Once the
trees have had a chance to grow, there will be lots of shade. Despite morning haze, the temps during the
days there were in the 80’s. Very pleasant. Evenings were slightly chilly, requiring a few bonfires to keep
the conversations going. The clubhouse was new, clean, and handy, despite a rather huge problem with the
oven temperature, requiring breakfast to be served VERY late on Saturday morning.
The “puzzle” was completed almost entirely by Bri, who spent most of Saturday in the clubhouse working
on it. Later, we were pleasantly surprised by a visit from Bill and Maureen Ball (who currently live outside of
Tuscon) during Happy Hour.
Rob Michler
Mark and Connie Miller
Ric and Jude Romero
Tim and Diane Sommerville
Jason and Lynne Stout
Lowell and Sharon Ticer
Scott and Louise Weddle
Mike and Lisa Wood
Robert and Shirley Yablonski
Bu1on enjoying a ride
in the wagon
MORE PALA PHOTOS
Our club is still looking for a new Recording Secretary to fill the
position long held by Jane Carmichael. Service would likely start
in 2018.
If you would like to serve in this capacity or if you just want to
know what the job entails, please contact Bob Kirkpatrick at (714)
