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The Rig Runner Gazette Newsletter of the Hi-Desert Rig Runners, a WIT Chapter
Website: http://www.hi-desertrigrunners.com
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February, 2015
Chapter’s 25th WIT Birthday!
Tryna Morton, Pr id nt B b rge id nt
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saltbox66@gmail.com
RobertGorges58@msn.com
gnwalczynski@earthlink.net
Death Valley, CA
February 17-20
By Greg Bechner Wagon Masters Larry and Shirley Zollinger and
Tommy, co-wagon masters Greg and Karla Bechner,
arrived on Monday February 16 to ensure the
scheduled coaches coming in the next day had their
sites open for their arrival on Tuesday. The Wagon
Masters welcomed a parade of seven coaches to the
Furnace Creek Campground in Death Valley National
Park California on Tuesday February 17 the site of
the outing.
Joining the wagon masters at the outing were Greg
and Nancy Walczynski (with their brand new coach),
Darrell and Barbara Gury, Bob and Paula Gorges,
Augie and Judi Sansone, Orin and Clare Gilbertson,
Al and Tryna Morton, Lorraine Brockway, and guests
from British Columbia Canada, Kay and Dale
Warcup who arrived late Tuesday afternoon.
After settling in the group the wagon masters
provided a feast of beef or chicken tacos with all the
fixing, rice and beans for dinning. Wagon Master
Larry provided an outdoor movie of “Last Vegas” for
the enjoyment of all. As we sat outside watching the
movie you could look up at the night skies and see
the rest of the park. Death Valley is designated as an
International Dark Sky Park with the clear, limpid
atmosphere bringing the stars so close you feel you
could reach up and pull them down.
Wednesday morning it was open house in Greg and
Nancy Walczynski’s brand new Winnebago coach.
Refreshments were provided during the visit, then it
was off on a caravan to Titus Canyon Narrows.
Dinner was leftovers of beef or chicken tacos with all
the fixing, rice and beans, again we still had
leftovers!! Around the campfire provided by Al
Morton and our club president Tryna Morton served
root beer floats to the enjoyment of everyone.
Arranged by Wagon Masters Larry and Shirley
Zollinger and Tommy was an informational talk by
an employee of the park highlighting certain aspects
and recommended points of interest.
The Thursday breakfast meal consisted of a culinary
delight of pot luck at the Bechner’s RV with
everyone bringing their favorite dish. Chapter club
meeting followed shortly after breakfast then a small
group traveled to Bad Water Basin the lowest
elevation in North America at 282 feet below sea
level. The group walked out on crusted salt crystals
and dug down to find brackish water at approximately
4” below the surface. It was short drive then to
Artist’s Drive a scenic loop through multi-hued
volcanic and sedimentary hills. Stopping at a view
and hiking point while descending a 20% hill Bob
Gorges slipped and cut his arm and had to be treated
and bandaged by Augie Sansone at his triage station
the rear of his Jeep. Evening dinner was hamburgers
and hot dogs provided by Augie Sansone with the
group bringing side dishes. Root beer floats,
celebrating our Chapter 25th Birthday, and a campfire
provided by Al Morton with campfire stories
finishing the evening.
Friday February 20 the Wagon Masters provided a
get a way Breakfast in front of the Bechner’s coach
with everyone saying their “goodbyes” until we see
each other next month.
Thanks for attending our camp-out.
Off-Roading To & Through Titus Canyon
Wednesday, February 18
By Greg Walczynski
Several members with AWD/FWD vehicles loaded
the cars and drove on Off Road track up to and
through Titus Canyon. We climbed what seemed like
several thousand feet of elevation during the first half
of the 30 mile Off Road journey; with stops for scenic
viewing and lunch on the go. The travel up to the
actual canyon was very scenic with superb views of
the many colorful and unique rock formations ringing
Death Valley. Once we reached the summit and
started our downhill journey, we stopped at
Leadfield, an old supposedly mineral rich mining
town that existed for about seven months. When the
mines proved not to be yielding any gold or valued
minerals, the town was deserted and became the
ghost town it is today with remnants of mine shafts,
debris from buildings and a rusted auto hulk. Our
journey west down the narrow ancient riverbed of the
canyon was quite a journey of viewing erosion of
rock walls and the twisting and turning of the canyon
carved by ancient water flow; displaying unique
erosion patterns in solid rock. To see a portion of
travel down the canyon, click on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umktDNBxm2w&feature=youtu.be
Prepared and noted below by President Tryna
Morton. The Titus Canyon trip yielded a wonderful
scenic ride.
Climbing to the Summit of Mountains & the Top
of Titus Canyon
Mine shaft & Buildings at Leadfield
Entering Titus Canyon
Taking a break at Summit before descending Titus
Canyon
A mid-1920’s rusted hulk of a car at Leadfield
Question to Ponder: Was this a scam or miss-
judgment regarding wealth to be had from the
Mines?
Hi-Desert Rig Runners, a WIT Chapter
Meeting Minutes
Thursday, February 19, 2015
BLM, Quartzsite
Call to Order: Tryna Morton, President, called
the meeting to order at 10:00 A.M.
Pledge of Alliance: Bob Gorges led the
members.
Officer Role Call: President, Tryna Morton,
Vice-President, Robert Gorges, Secretary, Nancy
Walczynski, Treasurer, Barbara Gury
Guests: Kay & Dale Warcup, Fraser Valley
Explorers, B.C., Canada.
President’s Report: Committee Announcements: Lorraine Brockway
continues as Sunshine Correspondent. Greg
Walczynski, Gazette Editor. Bob Gorges & Orin
Gilbertson By Laws Revisions. Augie Sansone &
Greg Walczynski, Outing Location Procurement.
Vice-President’s Report: Bob Gorges thanked
the Wagon Masters Larry & Shirley Zollinger and
Greg & Karla Bechner. Bob asked how many
going to Silverview RV Park, Bull Head City,
March 17-21: 11 Rigs. Bob will send out the
schedule to members March 1st. Bob sent out 10
Invitation Letters to new Winnebago Owners; no
response to date. Greg asked if a list of new
owners could be shared with members who might
then follow up with those they may know or live
near them. President will send list to all members.
Secretary Report: Lorraine sent a sympathy card
to Greg and Nancy, Thank You. Motion
made/seconded/approved by members to accept
minutes as published in Gazette.
Correspondence: We received a congratulations
letter and patch from WIT acknowledging our 25th
WIT Birthday; from Denise Yeager, Consumer
Engagement Manager, WIT. Also, worked with
Brynn Daniels, Marketing Specialist, WIT to have
the acknowledgement re-mailed as never received
the one shared with past President. We celebrated
the previous evening with Root Beer Floats.
Lorraine will sew patch to Chapter Flag. Orin
will add to history files.
Treasurer’s Report: Barbara Gury gave a
detailed report. Copies to Officers. Motion
made/seconded to file report for audit. Barbara
prefers check rather than cash for Outing Fees.
Sunshine Report: Lorraine sent sympathy card
to Greg & Nancy. Lorraine mentioned she is
searching for 2nd opinion regarding knee
replacement.
Old Business: Greg & Augie issued the 2016
outing schedule dated 2/13/2015. The schedule as
issued, with some minor wording changes, will be
updated and sent to all indicating the key RV Park
contacts and Wagon Master assignments. Wagon
Masters were again advised they are the key
contact with RV Park Management for all RV site
communications. RV Park Contracts are/will be
provided to the Treasurer for deposit payment and
return to RV Park. Treasurer will maintain a copy
of correspondence/deposits/contracts. Tyrna
thanked Augie and Greg for all the work done on
selecting sites for 2016. Root Beer Floats in
honor of 25th Chapter Birthday are on again
after dinner at the fire tonight.
New Business: President requested By Laws
Committee (Bob and Orin) update. No change
to date. Chapter of Excellence Submittal coming
due. President to get application.
Show & Tell, Augie brought up setting up a day
to be at Dealers, Giant RV in either Pomona or
Colton, to promote WIT. Augie to contact WIT
for protocol.
Clare thanked Tryna for all her efforts managing
awards and newsletters over the past years.
Winner of Prize for identifying odd item in
newsletter was Barbara Gury. The prize was a
Tea Towel made by Tryna.
January, 2016 State Meeting, Hemet: Bob
Gorges raised opportunity for HDRR do a
breakfast as a Chapter fundraiser. Also, a “money
hat” sponsored by HDRR mentioned. Bob will
follow up with Amy Graham, President, CA WIT.
Announcements: Greg & Karla Bechner to send
Death Valley Outing report to Greg Walczynski.
Tryna thanked Zollinger’s and Bechner’s for
organizing the Death Valley Outing. Outing at
Lone Pine, April 16-20, due to conflict with
SWRR and State, looks like 6 Rigs will attend.
Meeting Adjourned at: 11:15A.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy Walczynski, Secretary
President’s Message
Tryna Morton
WOW what an incredibly fun outing we had at Death Valley. Since I took my first real video as we came through Titus Canyon with four other cars, I decided to jump in and learn how to post to U-Tube (thanks to my son for guiding me through the process). Our trip down the canyon is now posted for all to see using the following
link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umktDNBxm2w&feature=youtu.be Over the last few months I have heard many moans and groans about cooking in a convection oven. If anyone is interested in a short class, I think we can probably put together a seminar at one of our outings. Let me know what you think and if you're interested. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone in Bullhead City in March. Until then - have fun, keep smiling, enjoy life to it's fullest and live, love and laugh.
Our Canadian Guests, Kay & Dale Warcup joined in Chapter’s Social Events
Medical Team at work
on Bob Gorges…after
falling on a mis-step!
Good thing the
Chapter has such
skilled Med Techs!
Kidding….Or Not?!
2015 Outing
Schedule
March 17-21 Bullhead City, AZ,
Silver View
WM: Gorges
April 14-18 SWRR
Las Vegas, NV
April 16-20 Lone Pine, Boulder Creek
RV
WM: Morton
April 23-26 State, Jackson
Rancheria, Jackson,
CA
May 19-22 Newport Dunes
Newport Beach, CA
WM: Sansone
Dark June, July, August
July 21-25 GNR, Forest City, Iowa
Sept 15-18 Calico KOA,
Calico, CA
WM: Walczynski
Sept 30-Oct 4 State, Casa de Fruta RV,
Hollister
Nov 10-13 Sportsmen’s Club,
Joshua Tree, CA
WM: Tesler
Dec 1-4 Banning KOA
Banning, CA
WM: Executive Board
Pointing at Ancient Sea Level, from -282 Elevation
Cook's Corner Recipe By
Karla Bechner
Fresh Apple Cookies!
2 cups flour 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp cloves 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp cinnamon 1/4 c apple juice 1 egg 1/2 c shortening 1 1/3 c brown sugar 1 c nuts 2 medium apples, cut into small pieces Preheat oven to 400. Combine Flour soda and salt in a bowl Set aside. Place Apple juice, egg, shortening, spices and Brown Sugar into blender and blend on high until smooth. Add nuts and apples. Turn blender on and off until smooth. Pour into flour mixture and mix well. Drop by tsp on greased cookie sheets. Bake 5-7 min; or until done.
Outing Wagon Masters
Barbara & Darrell relaxing after the drive to
Death Valley
Clare & Orin Gilbertson, long standing Chapter Members, enjoying the time
together with Members
Heidi, a Historian for Death Valley, presented stories during an evening campfire. She took us back 3 generations about people, places and things in Death Valley. Many unknown facts and perhaps fables of the area.
Finally, caught the women behind the Wagon Master Team…Shirley and Karla
Chapter Members enjoying the starlit campfire while Heidi takes us through many Death Valley facts, stories and tales.
Yours Truly, Gazette Editor, hiking Golden Canyon trail.
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