Mass Hidden Treasure

October quickly ticking away brings signs of the Fox's starting there snow bird travels but before they all get away comes our favorite fun spot. The Holiday Inn Mansfield Mass. on a bright Sunday morning was the meeting place for 82 members to gather and enjoy the brunch offered by Holiday Inn every Sunday from 10 AM to 1 PM. Thanks to Rob Perkins and a great staff the function room was set to accommodate the den in order to enjoy our last formal get together of the 2009 season. The best expression was from one member saying he never saw so many food selections for breakfast in one place. Every thing from smoked salmon, to shrimp and all the standard breakfast items. The longest line formed at the omelet table all cooked to order with a great selection of items to add. In what seemed to be a very short time all the guest plates were back at there tables and the hush settled over the group as every one was busy enjoying. After every one had there fill we took a short break to address the business of the day to thank all the member who volunteered run this seasons events, the group selected the charities which would be sent our donations, Special Olympics, Cancer research and local food Pantry will each share in this years bounty. The Santa swap closed out the day as participating members collected wrapped gifts to save and open at Christmas.

Well can you believe October and snow in the forecast, just what one would expect here in New England. After an enjoyable weekend in Marshfield, we opted to follow the more indoor path and packed an over night bag for a week night in Connecticut @ Fox Woods. Not bad plan reservations at Two Trees just across the parking lot from the casino. Nice room, good dinning, indoor pool door to door shuttle no need to hook up or tow the Jeep for less that the price of a camp ground sixty six dollars if memory is correct. The most shocking thing was the lack of crowds of people @ the casino, if you think the economy does not effect them guess again. But it did allow us a much wider selection of penny games to gamble the day away. No big winning but lots of fun playing Deal or NO Deal but I think the banker was saving the cash for some one else. All in all a fun week night off and a break for the RV. Home on Friday now that was a switch and a chance to catch the grandson playing soccer on Saturday, followed by granddaughters' birthday on Sunday looks like we can use a rest this week. Mother nature did unfold a good double northeaster for the weekend of the 17, wind, rain, snow, and thunder yes a true new England event. I great time to relax and catch up on a good movie or two. It is my understanding some of our folowers will hit the road to start there snow bird trips to warmer places this week safe travel to were every you go.

Summer Extentions

October opens to one of our best camping locations on the Beach in the Brant Rock section of Marshfield, Mass. A small stretch of water front parked with an unobstructed view of the morning sunrise. Twelve families gathered to enjoy the weekend of relaxing and watching the fishing and pleasure boats run in and out of Green Harbor, Plymouth, and Boston all with in sight of a good pair of field glasses. The cool clear nights and full harvest moon expanded the pleasure of coast watching long into the evening. Our weekend was disrupted by several hours of rain on Saturday how ever every ones sprite rebounded for a short coffee social during the late afternoon. Sunday promised to be a better day which it always does on the day we have to travel home again. Back to work and planning the next adventure.

Just a picture perfect weekend!

New England, sunshine, great people and a perfect weekend all part of the Good Sam chapter benefits. Thirty eight families wandered along the highways and by ways to Pine Wood Lodge in Plymouth MA. for the annual Surf & Turf event. Our chapter again enjoyed the pleasure of the gently breeze blowing through the pines, the crackle of the camp fire as the wagon masters and there help prepared a hot dog and chowder luncheon, an after noon of entertainment and a dinner of steak, lobster, baked potato's, corn on the Cobb and salad. Our chapter has never been known to go hungry at this event. Pine wood located just west of historic Plymouth off the old Rte. 44 is truly a great spot for enjoying southeastern new England. This is always a popular event and we get to see many of the associate campers who come out and enjoy a good time with old friends. Always great to see Manny and Lorraine Faria, and Betty Enos, the Paioni aunt's all the grand kids and a real treat to see the Dennehy's back on the camping list. Thanks to all the helpers who made this a great event.

Post Labor Day

Well summer gives way to fall with the opening of schools cooling of the over night highs. But this could not prevent the 4 the annual Labor Day weekend rally at Scusset Beach. Thanks to the work of Paul the 4 groups enjoyed a diamond weekend. The weather was the best of the season 66 families entered the field and settled in for the weekend. Friday was exciting as some traveler's reunited after a year of travel. Saturday dawned bright and sunny every one busy setting up and starting the food prep for the afternoon pot luck. @ 1 pm it looked like a small ant hill as the many dishes made there way across the field to the tent. the line formed quickly for the members to choose the many items available. Scallops wrapped in bacon, Jan's signature French Fries, hot dogs, chicken, salads of every description. only to mention a few. Saturday evening opened up into a rare campfire @ the beach until the wind produced a conflict and brought the tent down. Sunday was off to a great windy start as we departed envious of the people staying till Monday but some one has to work.

Fall in New England

A week later and we watch another storm wind it's way off the coast Danny is more fizzle and drizzle than expected. Lots of rain very little wind at least here on the south shore. Most of the weekend has been following the services for the late Ted Kennedy an impressive tribute to the man and his accomplishments. The number of people along the streets and highways from Cape Cod to Dorchester and on into the city was amazing. As we enter the last days of August hope you enjoy the up coming Labor Day weekend with family and friends.

North East waits for Bill to arrive

We have picked up the lawn chairs folded the awning and will watch the weather as hurricane Bill winds it way up the coast.

It will be a hot spot along the coast for the surfers and storm watchers if your out to walk the beaches keep a safe watchfull eye.