The October outing at the Sycamore RV Resort in Sycamore, Illinois had a total of 14 member and guest coaches in attendance.  Members present were the Ellsworth’s, Holecek’s, Long’s, Morris’, Nehmzow’s, Olsen’s, Purcell’s, Russell, Schlie’s, Semitekol’s and Vitte’s.  The Ellsworth’s daughter and the Long’s two granddaughters were also at the campout for a time.  Guests that were able to be at Sycamore were Al & Dory Talbott (FMCA VP-Midwest Area) John & Barb Schori (hopefully they will join FMCA) and Dennis & Darlene Thomas (friends of the Ellsworth’s and they served Jamaican Chicken from their restaurant).

The Morris’, Russell and Schori’s arrived on Friday and the Talbott’s and Thomas’ arrived Saturday morning.  All the other attendees had arrived on Thursday. 

Those that arrived on Thursday had dinner at Ruby Tuesday’s.  Friday we had breakfast at Egg Haven and then went shopping at Farm & Fleet, Walmart and some went to a Natural Museum.   Dinner was at a local Italian Pizzeria and Restaurant. 

Saturday morning we had coffee, sweet rolls and coffee cake.  Saturday some went to the Elwood House museum.  It was the 19^th century house of a barb wire tycoon.  Saturday evening because of the cold we had dinner inside the laundry room.  It was a little tight but we were warm.  Dinner was Jamaican Chicken (it was very tasty) and salads, vegetables and desserts made by the attendees.  We also served warm spiced apple cider.  After dinner we stayed warm next to a campfire.  Sunday morning we had sweets and coffee. 

Friday it was cold and rained most of the day.  Friday night it was in the upper 20’s.  On Sunday when Ron Olsen closed his front slide we heard a crunch and noticed ice coming off the slide topper.  I then went up on my roof and discovered that my front slide had ice which I then pushed off with a broom. 

At the Saturday dinner Al Talbott, as FMCA’s representative, presented the Chariots president with a “10 Year Anniversary Certificate”.  The Cruisin Chariots FMCA Chapter was formed on May 29, 1999.

The hosts for this campout were the Ellsworth’s and Holecek’s.  We appreciated all the help we received in setting up the laundry room for dinner, starting the campfire and because of the rain and cold being very helpful and understanding.  Friends are great.

The Christmas Dinner will be held on December 13^th at Venuti’s on Lake Street just west of I355 in Addison.  We will partake of Venuti’s fabulous brunch.  Bring your appetites.  More information to follow.  It will be $22 per person for members and $28 per person for guests.  A cash bar will be available prior to the start of the 1:30pm dinner.  Please send your check to Linda Ellsworth, 766 Longtree Drive, Wheeling, Illinois 60090-5544.

Your President