Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Spring in Croton Update... 

Jerry Parker and Mo have been able to arrange for our use of the pavilion for the Rally!  Good Work Guys! 
We now have shelter from the nice spring weather?  Give me shelter!

Thursday, April 11, 2013

April 2013 Newsletter



Metropolitan Newsletter April2013 Issue #71

Hi members,

I am sorry to say that this newsletter is not a happy one due to the fact that we’ve lost three wonderful members and friends this past winter season. Carmela Colbert, Danny Bennett and Donald Daniels have all passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with their families. (Also Peggy Lux recently passed away)

Well, another RV season is upon us. Please support our rallies, come out and have some fun. Life is shorter then you think.

Some of our members are having medical issues and our thoughts and prayers are h them.

Carol and I wish you all healthy and safe travels.

GOD BLESS AMERICA Roger Whitford




Carmela


When I first went to Myrtle Beach for Easter in 1979 Carmella was the treasurer of the Metropolitan Chapter. She held that position for 17 years. Jean Pryor was the President and Joe Monteleone was the Wagonmaster. Bill Colbert followed Jean as President.

Something happened one rally. I wrote the check wrong for the campground and the check had to be voided. She was a little upset with me because this was the first time she had to void a check. She was not happy with me. We had a lot of laughs over that.

We always had great times and all the kids from that time showed up for her Memorial Service which I think was a wonderful tribute to her. She must have done something right. She would have been so happy to see all the kids. I did notice that not one of them acted as if any time had passed since they saw each other.

She collected Coca-Cola Memorabilia along with Precious Moments and Emmett Kelly statues. She had Glass cabinets full of all her treasures.

She and Bill loved being with their children and grandchildren. They really had a wonderful bond with each other. I know that I among many others will miss her greatly.

Evelyn Gravino

Saying Goodbye

Life’s greatest mystery, in my opinion, is why we eventually have to say goodbye to those that are closest to us. It is the ultimate test of our faith. The hope that one day we will all be together again in the Promised Land.

We first met Bill and Carmela Colbert sometime back in the nineties, probably at one of the Rhinebeck or Croton rallies. Carmela was the Metropolitan treasurer at the time. I remember teasing her all the time about making sure all the cash got in the account. I always got a quick response from her and if I wasn’t careful, a smack to boot.

I also used to needle her, every time I saw her light up a cigarette, which also got me a smack, but sometime during the rally, I would also get a great big hug, and that let me know that it was OK to tease.

Eventually, we got to meet her wonderful family and enjoy spending time with them. This usually happened at West Point. Truly good times to remember and times that no one can take away from us all.

So, the next beautiful day that comes along, and you look up and see the big white puffy clouds, check out the little tiny ones. That would be Carmela, puffing away and sending us all a big hello and a hug to go along with it. (I hope they have a smoking section in heaven).

We all miss you. Mo Magliocchino






Danny


MO MAGLIOCCHINO

As I write this, I am sitting in Florida enjoying the sunshine. Today just happens to be St Patrick’s Day and everyone is wearing green of course. Tonight, Pat and I will be going to a big party at the club house, and most assuredly, sometime during the evening, Danny Boy will be sung. (I just hope the singer is sober)

I remember how playing that song would really bother Danny Bennett. He said that he probably heard it a million times, and it got to the point where it annoyed him each time he heard it.

My first recollection of Danny was at a rally in Ulster County where he and Linda and Leroy Thomas and his wife Dot, were the rally hosts. I can still picture Dan and Leroy cooking big pots of spaghetti. For those of you that remember Leroy, he was one big nerve ending, and the sight of both of them cooking will always remain in my mind.

As I got to know Danny better, I realized we had a lot in common. We enjoyed fixing things for others and solving problems. Danny’s forte was electronics, and of course, what is a motor home, but electronics with four wheels.

Danny helped me numerous times, and really solved a lot of mysteries in my coach, as he did for many Metropolitan members.

You never got instant gratification with Dan, but he would never forget you, and sooner or later he would show up with his meter and tool box. He always did things first class, using only the best of materials and when he was done, you could count on the repair lasting forever. I guess he learned that from working on airplanes, where you don’t get a second chance.

As time went by, Dan and I developed the same heart related issues, we shared the same doctors, had our stents put in at the same hospitals and compared notes constantly about our progress, or lack thereof. Together, we were responsible for our cardiologist buying a new Porsche.

I guess God needed someone to install a braking system in his chariot, and Dan was his choice.

Thanks Dan, for all you did for me. We all have lost a great person and friend and I will miss you as I am sure all our other members will. Mo

 
Spring in Croton



Friday, May 17 to Sunday May 19, 2013

Our first rally of 2013 will be hosted by Roger and Carol Whitford

$80.00 per coach


Electric, Water and Sewer provided

ACTIVITIES

Friday night 6:00 PM... Pizza night....Cheeses and Wine

Saturday Morning Coffee and Bagels

Saturday night – Roger and Carol are working on something…

Sunday Morning Coffee and Bagels

RSVP... BY MAY 2, 2013...

Please make checks payable to Metropolitan FMCA

and mail to:

Roger Whitford

17181 Minos Conaway Road

Lewes, DE 19958


NAME_____________________________________FMCA#_____________________

ADDRESS___________________________________________________________________

PHONE__________________________# OF ADULTS_____________CHILREN____











38TH ANNIVERSARY

RHINEBECK, NY JUNE 7 - 9, 2013



www.interlakervpark.com/


FRIDAY NIGHT: 6:00 PM WELCOME HAPPY HOUR; bring your favorite snack to share.

HOT DOGS & FIXING'S WILL BE PROVIDED

SATURDAY: 8:30 AM COFFEE & DONUTS

10:00 AM BUSINESS MEETING

CULINARY LUNCH 11:30 AM (optional)

4:00 PM HAPPY HOUR, BYOB & YOUR FAVORITE HEAVY SNACK

8:00 PM ANNIVERSARY CAKE & RAFFLE

SUNDAY: 8:30 AM COFFEE & DONUTS

COUNTRY LIVING SHOW AT RHINEBECK FAIR GROUNDS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY http://stellashows.com/

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NAME_____________________________________FMCA#_____________________

ADDRESS___________________________________________________________________

PHONE__________________________# OF ADULTS_____________CHILREN____

Rally reservations @$110.00 per coach (full hook ups). Culinary lunch @ $33.28 per person (includes tax & gratitutues.

RESERVATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY APRIL 30, 2013 (Campground requirements).

RALLY AMOUNT ENCLOSED______CHECKS MADE OUT TO METROPOLITAN CHAPTER/FMCA.

*CULINARY LUNCH____# OF TICKETS ($33.28 per person) AMT. ENCLOSED____

*CHECKS FOR CULINARY ARE TO BE MADE OUT TO MAURO MAGLIOCCHINO

MAIL TO: MAURO MAGLIOCCHINO, 347 FT. WASHINGTON AVE. HAWTHORNE, NY 10532

DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO INTERLAKE CAMPGROUND

| 428 Lake Dr., Rhinebeck, NY 12572-3213| | Phone: 845-266-5387 |

From NY Thruway Exit 19


at Kingston, take RT. 209 to Rhinecliff Bridge (Rt. 199). Take RT 199 east to Rt. 9G. Go South 5 mi. on 9G to County Road 19 and follow signs. From The South Take RT 9 to Poughkeepsie towards Hyde Park. Turn right on County RT 40 (West Dorsey Lane) Turn Left on RT 9G Drive 12.4 miles Turn Right on County Route 19 and follow signs.

(Drive slow on 9G when you are close to the mileages indicated since a u turn is difficult)