8/12-19/2024 Chama, New Mexico
Yes we are having our annual Chama gathering at Sky Mountain Resort, 2743 S US Highway 84, Chama, NM 87520. To make a reservation go to sky mountain resort.com to send in a reservation request. Make sure you tell them you are with the Traveling Supremes. Book early to assure yourself of a spot.
CHAMA TIME!
We met at the Vineyards of Fredricksburg RV Park for the March TS Rally. Opening night was a “greet and meet” time with members bringing snacks for a fellowship. The agenda was reviewed for the week and a social time was enjoyed. Those attending were: President James and Gail Smith, Second Vice President Ron Garner and Treasurer Diane Garner, Wagon Master Steve and Lisa Merriman, Duane and Patti Stowe, Max and Karen Newman, Jim and Tina Hoover, Paul and Tandy Krugler, Jack McEwen and Suzanne Sargent, and us, Polk and Linda Brian.
Tuesday everyone met at Momasitas for lunch then those who opted to tour, took Hwy 16, the Willow City Loop, to view the wildflowers including the iconic Texas bluebonnets which were in full bloom covering the sides of the roads and massive blue fields. Awesome!
RON & DIANE GARNER
Wednesday was scheduled for touring of the many quaint shops along Main Street including visiting the National Museum of the Pacific War also known as the Nimitz Museum. Thursday we met at Friedhelms’ Bavarian Inn, which serves typical German food. After lunch, many opted to visit some wineries and a special stop at the Wildseed Farms which had fields of orange poppies and blue bonnets. They have a huge store not only filled with gardening items and plants, but home merchandise as well. Even a large cone of peach ice cream could be purchased there and enjoyed by some. And we can’t forget that Walmart is always on the tour list. That evening as predicted, we had rain and hail which reappeared three different times. Thankfully it was not large enough to do damage, but certainly scary since we were in RV rigs with our slide rooms out which has less protection than on the roofs. Thank you Lord!
Yes, again more German food was served to us on Friday at the Aldorf Biergarte Restaurant located on Main Street, also. Guess we can expect that since Fredericksburg is a German settlement which was founded on May 8, 1846, by German immigrants. Also, driving throughout the town you can appreciate the beautiful Texas stone buildings and locate the small Sunday-houses used years ago on the weekends for people located out of town and you’ll notice the towns’ extremely wide streets. The oversized wide streets were planned because the founders realized that many needs of the community would be brought to them by freight wagons. Each street was made wide enough to allow the freight wagon and teams of oxen to make a “U” turn. President Lyndon Baine Johnson lived 20 minutes from Fredericksburg in near Stonewall, Texas, and was suggested as a place to tour if interested. Other suggestions, the Empty Cross monument located near Kerrville, plus Enchanted Rock, and many wineries in the area.
Saturday evening was a “burn” your own steak, burger, or chicken on the grill with a pot-luck meal. The Several rigs left early but those remaining attended church with the Hoovers where Tina sang with the praise team. Afterwards, we enjoyed a good meal and fellowship at Mr. Getty’s Pizza. Monday was a time to check out, to end the rally, and to wish everyone happy traveling until we see each other at the next rally in Chama, then Waco in October for the Business Meeting. The Waco information has been emailed and posted on the web site. A big bit of info you need to remember is that the deadline for registrations to get the cheaper Waco rally rate is April 30. After that date it increases around a hundred dollars for the week. So again check your email or web page and sign up for the Waco Rally in October.
Happy Traveling, Linda Brian
My apologies, the pics in the previous post sent out were for Blue Sky in Washington State. So sorry…Susan Kercher
October 21-28, 2024
Blue Sky RV Park: 15131 I-35 N Frontage Road, Waco, Texas. For reservations contact Kelly at 254-829-0698 and be sure to mention you are with the Traveling Supremes.
**IMPORTANT** If reservations are made before April 30 it will be $300 for the week. After April 30 it will be $415 for the week. It is Baylor University homecoming so early reservations will be necessary.
AGENDA
My apologies, the pics in the previous post sent out were for Blue Sky in Washington State. So sorry…Susan Kercher
October 21-28, 2024
Blue Sky RV Park: 15131 I-35 N Frontage Road, Waco, Texas. For reservations contact Kelly at 254-829-0698 and be sure to mention you are with the Traveling Supremes.
**IMPORTANT** If reservations are made before April 30 it will be $300 for the week. After April 30 it will be $415 for the week. It is Baylor University homecoming so early reservations will be necessary.
AGENDA
TS Members, if you haven’t signed up for the rally but plan on going, please do it soon. We need 10 rigs to get the building and we have 9 coming at this time. Plans are being made to go to the Minitz Museum and other interesting things. Even if we aren’t able to get the building, we’ll have use of the pavilion for grilling or meeting. Hope to see you there.
Steve Merriman, Wagon Master
Hey Travel Supremes…the new year is here! Let’s make 2024 a great T/S travel year starting with the Fredericksburg Rally! Your wagon masters are planning some great things for us to do.
The rally is being held at the Vineyards of Fredericksburg RV Park arriving March 18th and departing March 25, 2024. Call 830-992-1237 for reservations! The park is located at 2647 N US Highway 87, Fredericksburg, TX 78624.
We need 10 rigs, so please make your reservations now…you don’t want to miss out on the fun!
Rusk New Year’s Rally, December 28-January 2, 2024
The New Year’s Rally was very enjoyable. First off, thanks to Patty and Duane Stowe and Steve and Lisa Merriman for their work in putting this rally together. We had 8 couples camping and Myrna and Billy Braly drove down twice from Bullard to share in the fun. Others attending were: Marie and Burnel Moreau, Paul and Tandy Krugler, Jim and Tina Hoover, Raymond and Sandy Frazier, us, Linda and Polk Brian, and our Michigan members, Dick and Nancy Aker. It was good to see everyone but especially the Akers since they were to have joined us last year and had to cancel at the last minute.
We had snacks the first night at our “Meet and Greet” session where we reviewed the upcoming events for the week. Rusk is historically known for the early trains and the iron ore that was in the area previously. The city was adorned with small trains representing their heritage.
Our first tour was to the Cherokee County Heritage Museum there in Rusk where we had a private tour by the curator of the museum. After the tour, we all went to the El Charro Mexican Restaurant for lunch. That afternoon some toured the Indian mounds in nearby Alto, shopped or rested back at their rigs.
Saturday morning the KOA Park had a free pancake breakfast or you could purchase a variety of dishes for your morning breakfast. We visited and enjoyed good fellowship. The day was open to tour Palestine about 30 miles away which had a small cluster of unique shops including the Oxbow Bakery, a quaint restaurant where many of us gathered and also antique shops.
Sunday morning many of us attended our church of choice and ate at one of the only places open which was fine with us, the Whataburger. That evening for our party, the evening dishes for our meal of beef and cheese lasagna, chicken and mudroom spaghetti, Caesar salad and a variety of desserts were all delicious. The table was beautifully set with balloons and black table cloths with silver and white table settings. We were to wear black and white, so it was a nice change from the usual camping attire. After our meal, we played “Dirty Santa” and it seemed the screw driver and socket set were popular as well as the pecans. We had a good time listening to Raymond, Tina, Duane and Polk sing and Polk giving his skit of “The Call from God.” We had a good time, but no one lasted until 12:00 midnight. We did hear the fireworks in the distance from our rigs, so we knew we had made it to 2024!!!
On New Year’s Day, the tour was to drive thru the safari in Jacksonville with the lunch at the Hong Kong Buffett. Check out the pictures to help describe the safari tour.
Oh, I have to tell you this, Polk and I won the scavenger hunt of finding the blue building with a yellow smile which included two windows making it appear as a face. We had gone to breakfast at our usual early morning hour. While eating, we asked others who lived there and one man offered to show us where it was, which was located at the end of the longest foot bridge in the nation. He drove there and then took us around the block to show us a closer view for us to get a picture. He was as excited as we were to get it recorded as a win. I texted everyone shortly after seven that first morning with the picture and told them we had won the Apple Watch. So this was a good joke and something eventful to share during the week.
Again, thanks to the hosts for a job well done. Linda
A Travel Supreme Rally is being held at the Vineyards of Fredericksburg RV Park arriving March 18 and departing March 25, 2024. The RV Park is located at 2647 N US Highway 87, Fredericksburg, TX 78624. Call 830-992-1237 for reservations.
The RV Park rate is $60 per night and requires a $100 deposit when you make your reservation. The cancellation fee is $20 if you cancel prior to March 16th. The cancellation fee March 16 or after is $45. We will have full use of the Rec Hall, Gas grill and many other amenities provided we have 10 rigs. If we do not have 10 rigs registered two weeks prior to our arrival date, I will cancel the rally and see you in Chama!
Steve Merriman, Wagon master
October 18, we met in the Sea Wind RV Resort Club House for our Meet and Greet decorated appropriately with a fall theme. Running W-King Ranch sacks were passed out with information on the area.
Thursday the 19th we met at the famous King’s Inn Seafood Restaurant that overlooks the water at Loyola Beach for lunch. Some of us grew up eating there and always look forward to their huge shrimp and drum (a type of fish). The rest of the day we enjoyed each other’s company sitting outside our rigs across from the Bay.
Friday October 20th our President James Smith called an executive meeting at 10:00. There were 5 past presidents of the Traveling Supremes attending this meeting. We joined in the clubhouse for our annual meeting and a catered meal of brisket, chicken and sausage as served with potato salad, and beans, and a variety of desserts.
Saturday, October 21st we gathered at 10:30 at Harrell’s Old drug store Soda fountain in Kingsville about 18 miles away for breakfast/lunch. Harrel’s drug store opened in 1916 and the Harrel family still run it today. They have dispensed medicines and advice to 5 generations of customers at the same counter where Nick lll, grandfather stood. When you go there you will meet the Pharmacist and grandson of the original Nick Harrel, you will know him by his signature handlebar mustache. Harrel’s still make their malts by hand.
We all separated and browsed downtown where the King Ranch Saddle Shop displays their leather goods for sale. The group met at 1:00 where we boarded a bus at The King Ranch visitors center for an hour and a half tour of the ranch.
The guide was a professor of Texas History, and he made this tour so interesting. Our last stop of the day was The King Ranch hunting museum with collections of guns, pictures and a hunting vehicle from the 60’s.
Sunday, October 22, some went to Corpus to scout out points of interest. Some met for a devotional lead by Duane Stowe. Many went to Baffin Bay Seafood Co. for a delicious lunch.
Monday October 23, was a free day. A couple people went to Padre Island and some took it easy in the cool breeze of the bay.
Tuesday, October 24, started out with breakfast of taquitos and an omelet casserole. Steve shared a favorite Mexican food Café, so we all met there for a yummy lunch. Everyone left to do their own thing until 5:00 where we met for ice cream cones, fellowship and goodbyes for tomorrow’s departure.
Lisa Merriman
The Traveling Supreme’s New Year’s Rally is being held at the Rusk KOA Holiday in Rusk, Texas arriving December 28, 2023 and departing January 2, 2024. The address is 745 FM 343 East, Rusk, Texas 75785. Call reservations: 800-562-4143 and let them know you are with the Traveling Supremes.
There are lots of fun actives being planned including a “dirty Santa” gift exchange. An agenda will be coming soon!
Please save the date and we hope you will plan to attend!
Traveling Supremes 