More campers, Hyers, Harveys, Randy and Jen's.
Rick, Randy and Stan played Frisbee Golf at the course right behind the campgrounds.
As you can see, this horse is HUGE!!! It is quite the rocking horse.
We had fun this weekend.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Memorial weekend 2008
We had our campsites reserved at Storm Lake, and wouldn't you know it, rain..... We had planned on leaving early Saturday morning, early... but with lightening and hard rain, we all decided to wait and see if it would quit. Rick and Patti Harvey and Stan and Tammy Hyer were already camping, went up on Friday afternoon.
We decided to take off about 10:00 a.m. as the rain became sprinkles. We(Steve and Connie) met Pam and Bob Beverage and John and Rosalee and headed northwest. We ran out of the rain and had cool temps and wind. When we arrived at Storm Lake the weather was much nicer. We set up camp and rode around the lake. When we returned, Randy Nelson and Jen Lipe arrived and set up camp. Everyone went out to eat to Celebrate Patti and Tammy's birthdays. We found a Mexican restaurant, had dinner. At the end, they brought out ice cream on sopapillas. As the girls were handed their plate, they also receive a large tablespoon full of whipped cream in the face! Not sure where that came from.. Of all the Mexican restaurants we have been at, that is a first! We cruised the main street of Storm Lake and headed back to the campground for a nice fire.
Sunday was going to be a big question about whether some of us stayed. Severe storms were in the forecast but it sounded like it might be ok there. We had breakfast and sat around and visited. In the afternoon we decided to go for a ride. It was a cool breeze off the lake but as we left the campground could feel it warm up. Our destination was The Grotto at West Bend. As we rode, the temperature began to warm up. We enjoyed a tour at The Grotto and decided to head back to camp. We had seen something in Rolfe, Iowa, that we wanted to check out a little more.
It is the World's largest Clydesdale Rocking horse. It was amazing how tall and life-like it looks.
Of course, we all wanted to get a close up look. Jen, with a boost, was able to sit on the horse and it rocks quite easily. The hobby horse was made for the children and grandchildren but has become quite the tourist attracter. He also has a big three story barn that was built with a lot of stuffed animals and Budweiser collectables, truly a man's retreat. .
There is a web site... http://www.budbarn.com/
As we left for camp, temps were in the 90's and we heard reports of possible tornados south and east of us.
We enjoyed a cookout with lots of food, friendship and a campfire. Still no rain.
We got up Sunday, had breakfast together and began to tear down camp and head for home. This was the first time for John and Rosalee to camp in their camper and Bob and Pam have a new tent that is nice and roomy. It even has a closet!
Weather was in the 70's with some wind, as we headed home. We had beautiful weather for our Memorial Weekend.
Our hearts and prayers go out to those at Parkersburg that lost their homes, belongings and to those that lost family members to the tornados.
We remember and honor those that have lost their lives or passed on, on this Memorial Day, 2008.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Monday night supper rides
http://www.iowagwta.com/ChapterHSupperRiders.html
This is the link to our supper rides. We are leaving from Wynnsong Theater Parking lot every Monday night at 6:30 p.m. Holiday rides are to be announced. If it is raining you can still join us at the restaurant via 4 wheelers.
This is the link to our supper rides. We are leaving from Wynnsong Theater Parking lot every Monday night at 6:30 p.m. Holiday rides are to be announced. If it is raining you can still join us at the restaurant via 4 wheelers.
May CD notes
May 2008 Chapter Director notes
They say it is Spring, but the weather sometimes doesn’t really feel like it. April 26th was scheduled to be our Chapter H safety tune-up day, but it was so cold and windy, that Safety director, Dennis Pittman decided to cancel it for now. We did have our meeting and supper at Okoboji Grill. We had a good turnout and discussed upcoming riding season.
Chapter shirts, pins and patches are available to purchase from Donna Pittman.
Dennis Pittman, our Safety director reviewed GWTA’s safety program and had tests available for rider and co-rider. You can turn those back in and get a patch if you like. He said GWTA only really counts those that purchase the patches and rocker arms. We discussed First Aid and CPR, whether to try to have a class here or wait for Region C or Goldrush.
South Dakota issued a challenge to donate $50.00 to Region C. Our chapter discussed and voted to meet S.D. challenge and donated $50.00 to Region C.
Remember we have Raffle tickets available. Check with Donna Pittman and turn in those you have by the 15th or 20th of each month.
We did have several of our members go to Kansas City Spring Fling. We rode in the rain. Bill had something fly up from the road and scrape his windshield, new helmet visor and broke his CB antenna. He is grateful for his tall windshield and visor on his new helmet! Saturday was clear and warmer and we had a great ride. Check out more about this on our blog.
Some of our members did the Terribles Casino ride for the Charity, Operation First Response. The weather was cool and very windy. There was a small turnout because of the weather. $250.00 was raised. Connie Patton won a basket valued at $350.00 full of prizes from several stores in the area, including $20.00 gas voucher. The ride was about 270 miles.
Our first Monday night ride was May 5th. It was a beautiful and warm evening, perfect for our ride. We went to Adel, to the Italian Village.
Bill and Dee went to Missouri and Arkansas to see their children. They had a quick trip and covered a lot of miles. We were glad to see them get home safely since tornados were in the area down there.
This past Monday night we rode to Ames to the Pizza Ranch. It again, became windy and chilly as the sun went down. We had a good ride and enjoyed having the Beverages join us as well as Jon and Rosalee Driskill (on their new red 1800.) Patti met us at the restaurant.
Many are camping Memorial Weekend at Storm Lake. Region C plans are being made. If you have not sent in your registration, please do so as soon as possible. The region needs to get a food count. Gold Rush is around the corner as well.
There are many activities coming up and encourage you to attend if you desire. You will meet a lot of great people in GWTA groups.
We hope everyone had a great Mother’s Day. Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary to all those in April and May.
Chapter P and L are having their fun run on June 1st at Manawa State Park.
Everyone ride safe and be safe.
Steve Patton
Chapter H CD
They say it is Spring, but the weather sometimes doesn’t really feel like it. April 26th was scheduled to be our Chapter H safety tune-up day, but it was so cold and windy, that Safety director, Dennis Pittman decided to cancel it for now. We did have our meeting and supper at Okoboji Grill. We had a good turnout and discussed upcoming riding season.
Chapter shirts, pins and patches are available to purchase from Donna Pittman.
Dennis Pittman, our Safety director reviewed GWTA’s safety program and had tests available for rider and co-rider. You can turn those back in and get a patch if you like. He said GWTA only really counts those that purchase the patches and rocker arms. We discussed First Aid and CPR, whether to try to have a class here or wait for Region C or Goldrush.
South Dakota issued a challenge to donate $50.00 to Region C. Our chapter discussed and voted to meet S.D. challenge and donated $50.00 to Region C.
Remember we have Raffle tickets available. Check with Donna Pittman and turn in those you have by the 15th or 20th of each month.
We did have several of our members go to Kansas City Spring Fling. We rode in the rain. Bill had something fly up from the road and scrape his windshield, new helmet visor and broke his CB antenna. He is grateful for his tall windshield and visor on his new helmet! Saturday was clear and warmer and we had a great ride. Check out more about this on our blog.
Some of our members did the Terribles Casino ride for the Charity, Operation First Response. The weather was cool and very windy. There was a small turnout because of the weather. $250.00 was raised. Connie Patton won a basket valued at $350.00 full of prizes from several stores in the area, including $20.00 gas voucher. The ride was about 270 miles.
Our first Monday night ride was May 5th. It was a beautiful and warm evening, perfect for our ride. We went to Adel, to the Italian Village.
Bill and Dee went to Missouri and Arkansas to see their children. They had a quick trip and covered a lot of miles. We were glad to see them get home safely since tornados were in the area down there.
This past Monday night we rode to Ames to the Pizza Ranch. It again, became windy and chilly as the sun went down. We had a good ride and enjoyed having the Beverages join us as well as Jon and Rosalee Driskill (on their new red 1800.) Patti met us at the restaurant.
Many are camping Memorial Weekend at Storm Lake. Region C plans are being made. If you have not sent in your registration, please do so as soon as possible. The region needs to get a food count. Gold Rush is around the corner as well.
There are many activities coming up and encourage you to attend if you desire. You will meet a lot of great people in GWTA groups.
We hope everyone had a great Mother’s Day. Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary to all those in April and May.
Chapter P and L are having their fun run on June 1st at Manawa State Park.
Everyone ride safe and be safe.
Steve Patton
Chapter H CD
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