News: Connecticut

Nutmeg Winnies
State Club
By Roger Coulombe

CNW's first season campout took place April 30, May 1 and 2 at Gentiles Campground in Plymouth, CT. Twelve rigs helped kick off the season and what a glorious weekend it was. For those of us in the western part of the state getting to campout close to home is a rarity and thrill. For those of you who may have been disappointed with Gentiles on our last campout two years ago, you missed a great weekend with many campground updates and more to come. We actually all had minimum 30-amp. electrical, good water, gray water dump at each sight. Much leveling has been done, tree branches trimmed, and where can you find a campground that tells you to hang around as long as you want on Sunday and not just rush right out. They are talking about having 50 amps. available next year and will be getting a review from Good Sam in July.

Lots of good food and chatter filled the weekend and although we were supposed to practice beanbag baseball for the Tri-State, only Bev and Ray's niece tossed a few bags. Guess we were all too busy with the chatter.

For those of you who do not know, Alice and Ed Testa have given up their rig, but gave us great joy by making a visit on Saturday afternoon. Roger and Stephanie Collins were not scheduled for the weekend and they were freshly returned from Florida, but they also graced us with their company.

New members Judy and Bill Neubig, who attended luncheons this past winter, also joined us for the weekend and what great additions they are to CNW. As you all know from my sense of humor, I always enjoy someone with a warm smile and good conversation, especially around the campfire in the evening.

Thank you, Sue Donahue, for putting on a spectacular weekend; it's one Frank and I will remember.

We are looking forward to seeing you all at Tri-State

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