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Some of the many Aspen Leaves members who attended
the January meeting and lunch.
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Even though the previous 30 days had brought five
serious snow storms, three considered blizzards, and around five feet of
snow, the Aspen Leaves Chapter held their January meeting and lunch as
scheduled. The Apple Creek restaurant is a popular one for the group due
to the fine food, and the availability of a group meeting room. The room
worked very well, giving us privacy to conduct our meeting.
Some of the talk centered on the up-coming camping season and how happy
we will all be to see sunshine, green grass and to feel warm
temperatures.
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Margaret, Ruthie and Renee spend some time
visiting and getting all the up-to-date info since the last meeting.
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Bennett's
Restaurant
Aurora
March 2007
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The Aspen Leaves members wait to go in for lunch
at Bennett's Pit Bar-B-Que in Aurora.
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Verla, Sharon, and Judy take time to visit and
enjoy a meal.
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George shares some toys he has made to be shipped
to children in China.
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Johnson's
Corner
April 2007
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Colorado
City KOA
May 2007
Hosts: Ruthie and Dave Hasselblad
Photos: by Tom Gray
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Good Sam
National Cleanup Day
May 19-20, 2007
For the last eleven years, the Good Sam Club has held a National
Cleanup Day to remove litter from our public roads and lands. Hundreds
of Good Sam chapters and thousands of individuals take part each
year.
The Aspen Leaves Good Sams chapter participated the year during our May
campout at Colorado City RV park.
Thank You Aspen Leaves
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Bishop Castle
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Can this scenery be beat?
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Lets give a round of applause for our hosts at this campout, Don and
Judy
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Lone
Duck RV Park
June 2007
Hosts: Don and Judy Greer
photos by Jim Pope
What a great weekend. For several years, the Lone Duck
trip has been greeted by torrential rain showers. Not this year.
Although there was a brief rain on Saturday, most of the time the
weather was cool and comfortable.
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The chapter gathers to retire several flags that have become tattered
and worn.
photo by Dan Briggs
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Don stirs up the pancake batter for our regular Saturday morning breakfast
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The pancakes are now grilled to perfection by Chef Don.
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OK...lets eat!!
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John places the Hann board on the member sign.
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Lone Duck RV Park is a favorite camping spot for our
chapter. It is located fairly close for most, only about 15 miles west
of Colorado Springs.
May and June are good months to visit as the weather is still mild, and
the wildflowers are in full bloom.
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The Aspen Leaves chapter campouts are a great time to sit and visit with
friends.
Elaine and Sharon seated. John, Jerry and Robert in the background.
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We will see everyone next month for another great
camping trip.
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Arrowhead
Point RV Park
Buena Vista
July 2007
Hosts: Mel and Korky Brian
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Jim and Renee Pope
photos by Jim Pope
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There was plenty of time to visit and chat with friends
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Although weather reports made the weekend sound
dreadful, the weekend at Arrowhead Point RV park was fine. There were a
few showers, but they brought welcome relief from the heat and bright
sun.
One of the featured events this weekend was an Ice Cream Social on
Saturday. Korky and Renee hosted the event. With several toppings
available, members were able to make a variety of ice cream dishes.
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One of the many rustic buildings at the RV park
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Tom gets rid of some sticky Colorado bugs
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Arrowhead Point RV Park is located in the upper
Arkansas River Valley near Buena Vista, one of the most scenic areas in
Colorado. The valley is very popular and features river rafting,
hunting, trail riding for both horses and 4-wheel drive vehicles, and
many camping areas.
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Sunday morning breakfast is always a big hit
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Renee visits with Ron and Cheryl, two of several guests the Aspen Leaves
welcomed at this campout
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One of Aspen Leaves' four footed family members
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Ft. Collins KOA
RV Park
August 2007
Hosts: Tom and Ruth Weber
and
John and Sharon Hann
photos by Jim Pope
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Rain, rain, and more rain.
Saturday afternoon weather was interesting to say the least. Dinner was
on hold for a while during a torrential downpour. Soon the skies
cleared, however, and the Aspen Leaves Chapter enjoyed another
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Our Saturday afternoon event was a cookie decorating contest. Members
had less than an hour to decorate a large cookie using only items from
their RV. There was a great variety of designs. Mel and Korky Brian,
George and Goldie Kerns, and John and Sharon Hann were the winners of
the contest.
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The Aspen Leaves Dog Brigade out for a walk and a visit. Sometimes we
have more dogs than people at our camp-outs.
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Dave and Thelma hold the traveling flag for games won at State Samborees.
The Aspen Leaves Chapter has three patches on the flag, most of any
state chapter. Dave in particular always does very well at the State
Samboree events.
Game Results
Thelma Achenbach
1st Place-Dominoes (Mexican Train)
Dave Hasselblad
2nd Place - Bean Bag Toss
1st Place - Bean Bag Baseball
1st Place - Horseshoe Doubles
2nd Place - Horseshoe Singles
1st Place - Bola Toss
1st Place - Washer Toss
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State Samboree
Salida, CO
September 14-16, 2007
photos by Jim Pope
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Memorial Balloon release
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Another
successful State Samboree
Pleasant weather, and many great activities greeted Good Sam Chapters as
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The Good Sams chapters are entertained by the Haroldson family again
this year. The Haroldsons were also here in 2005 and are a favorite.
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9 rigs were present at the State Samboree.
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Diner was excellent this year, as it is every year. The State Directors
do a terrific job arranging dinners. The food is always good and no one
goes away hungry.
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See you next year at
the 2008
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Salida is located in a very beautiful part of the state, at the foot of
the mountains making up the Continental Divide. This will also be the
site for the 2008 State Samboree.
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Thelma wins 1st Place in the competition for Mexican Train Dominoes
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Dave competes in horseshoe toss. He would go on to win 1st place in
Doubles and 2nd place in Singles
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Verla at the Photo Contest board
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Strasburg
KOA
October 2007
Hosts: Norma Emerson
photos by Renee Pope
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Welcome to our new members
Ron and Sheryl Martinson
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The weatherman was kind to the
chapter again this year as we enjoyed our last camp-out. In 2006, the
next day brought a snow storm, and that was nearly the case this year. A
storm was predicted but never showed up.
Friday evening eight of the members decided to go to a local Mexican
restaurant for dinner. Problem was, no one had a vehicle. We borrowed
Al's big truck, and with two members in the bed of the pick-up, we
slowed headed down main street. It's a small town! Really, the
restaurant was only about 6 blocks away, but just out of walking
distance for us.
On Saturday morning several members walked in to town to the local gift
shop. Remember, it is a small town!
Saturday evening we sat to our regular pot-luck dinner, soup being this
year's theme, then brought out the games. For background music, we
listened to and watched the Rockies baseball team in the
play-offs.
GO ROCKIES!
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Norma graciously provided a 27th
anniversary cake for our social on Saturday. Later that afternoon, we
all cooked our very best soups for dinner. The soup theme was quite
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Mexican dominoes is one of the chapter's favorite games and there always
seems to be one in progress.
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Visiting our friends is our very favorite activity during camp-outs.
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The Marble Game
Notice the required energy food at close hand.
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Dave leads our Sunday morning devotional service
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Al, Sandy, Wayne, and Jim
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Good Advice !
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Christmas
Party |
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Goldie, George, and Dave chat before dinner
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Each year during December, the Aspen
Leaves Chapter holds their annual Christmas Party. A great time to wrap
up all of the events of the year, share stories, enjoy good food, and
make plans for the upcoming season. |
Mel, Robert, and Al visiting, or tell'in lies....hard to say.
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The new officers for 2008 are inducted by State Director Al Allain.
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I'll just have a little slice of cake, says Al
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