Like many of you, the Florida Manatees have had a quiet spring. Some of our snowbirds have remained in Florida while others have ventured back to their summer retreats. Like many of you, Geoff and I have had all of our travel plans cancelled until September, when we hope do our RV Trip through … [Read more...] about Florida Manatees

The Manatees have had a quiet spring as I’m sure many of you have had as well. A few hardy souls set out for the Americus KOA at Brickyard Plantation in Americus GA. Summary: In the end, there were three units at the rally, Tom and Barbara Palmer, Rolf and Anne Kuhns, and Charles and Diane … [Read more...] about Florida Manatees

The Florida Manatees held elections in the 4th quarter of 2019. Our new President is Laura Baker and our Vice Presidents are Tom and Barbara Palmer. Jeanne Bateman continues as Secretary, and Karen Burnette continues as Treasurer. Our team will be looking for ways to invigorate the Manatees and … [Read more...] about Florida Manatees

How time flies!! We have all said this in one way or another and it is so true. It seems like yesterday that I agreed to accept the office of President of the Florida Manatee Chapter and now I'm already an ex-president. Laura Baker, our new president, gave us a pep talk at our last rally in … [Read more...] about Florida Manatees

In my last article for the Konnection magazine I commented that Summer seemed to be a time of anticipation as we anticipated coming events usually taking us to cooler locations. I suppose Fall is a time of reflections. We look back at hopefully a full Summer of fun and above all good health. … [Read more...] about Florida Manatees

As expected, our Florida State rally in Punta Gorda was exceptional, but the days following were somewhat bitter-sweet. Sweet, when we were advised that Margie's surgery was indeed successful and that she continues to improve. Bitter, when we were saddened to hear that one of our dearest members, … [Read more...] about Florida Manatees

It seems the spring rallies are in full swing and the Florida Manatees are off to a running start. Our February rally at Clermont RV Resort was well attended with 16 coaches and 34 attendees. March in Okeechobee was an exciting time but with somewhat fewer participants. The eats at our rallies are … [Read more...] about Florida Manatees

Now that the winter holidays are past, we can start to think spring. But in Florida who really knows when one season ends and another begins? Easter this year will be about as late as it can be, April 21st.Did you know that it can occur on any Sunday between March 22nd, and April 25th? So, this … [Read more...] about Florida Manatees

Our Rally season is now in full swing. We started with our November rally to Savannah, GA, which we all had a great time. The Manatees would like to give a shout out to Tom & Sally Bernardi, for also co-hosting the Savannah rally with Jim & Pat Leiss and Gary & Terry Hartley. They all … [Read more...] about Florida Manatees

Now that our Manatee members have returned from their summer vacations and other members are retuning from their Northern summer homes back to warmer winter weather, our Rally season is in full swing. Our November rally to Savannah, GA hosted by Jim & Pat Leiss and co-hosted by Gary & … [Read more...] about Florida Manatees – December 2018