Mossyrock

Cascadia RVW Memorial Day Event - Mossyrock, WA


The annual Mossyrock Memorial Day Weekend once again proved to be the premiere event of the season! Fortunately, we had the extra day on Monday to wrap things up for this jam-packed weekend.

Kudos to Weekend Captains Linda J., Mary N., Sue Ellen, and Norma. It all came off without a hitch. You women are amazing!

There was loads of work to do, and lots of hands to help get it done. Thanks go to "Hi There Girls" Carol and Linda A., and "Bandana Divas" Bonnie, Mary S., Miriam, Diane D., Beemer, and Alice.

As rigs began to roll in on Friday afternoon, several early arriving members were seen returning from the lake carrying Ziploc bags full of fresh-caught trout. Several additional fishing trips occurred throughout the weekend.

Sue Ellen and Norma put together the Friday night mixer. The name of a famous woman was pinned to the back of each member who then had to ask questions of others in order to guess the name she was assigned. Games of Texas Hold 'em, Rumicube, and Mexican Train followed.

A board meeting was held on Saturday morning to finalize changes to the chapter bylaws.

The centerpiece activity, the annual Cascadia Triathlon, was exceptionally exciting for participants and spectators alike. The events, once again, featured Horseshoes, Bocce Ball, and Cascadia (or ladder) Golf. Competition was stiff, and in the end, the scores were so close that two playoff matches had to be held.


Cascadia Golf Playoff

In the first playoff Saturday evening, Diane M. and Nancy (The Rainbow Girls) met Jo and Judy (The Dixie Chicks). The match ended in a squeaker victory for The Rainbow Girls who finished in 4th place overall. (The Dixie Chicks declared themselves LOSERS.)


Rainbow Girls vs. Dixie Chick in the first playoff

The real playoff match for First and Second place was held on Sunday featuring Diane D. and Beemer vs. defending champs Cheryl and Barb. In a pressure-filled game of Cascadia Golf, challengers Diane and Beemer took an early lead and held it until the last two frames when the defending champs came back to tie the match. The challengers pulled ahead again, and with the last throw, reigning champ Cheryl's toss spun around the crossbar and fell to the ground for a 1-point defeat. Congratulations to the new champions of the Cascadia Triathlon: Diane D. and Beemer!

Saturday night brought everyone back to the clubhouse for a dinner of soup, salad, and dessert. Afterwards, a large group gathered around the campfire for songs led by Candy, Annie, and Shay. We enjoyed a glorious sunset followed by a sudden downpour of rain which chased the singers and musicians to their rigs.

Cascadia members gather for singing around the campfire.

Linda J. and Mary N., with help from the Divas, prepared a delicious French Toast breakfast on Sunday morning.

Masanee Brown, member of both the Oregon and Cascadia chapters of RVW, presented a talk Sunday morning entitled "Keep the Adventure Going - How to Find Out What You Really Want." The room was packed for her presentation. Masanee spoke about how our perceptions of an event change, depending on the context. She demonstrated a breathing technique designed to enhance mental clarity and to focus one's energy and attention.


Inspirational speaker Masanee Brown

Members spent the day Sunday at activities such as hiking, kayaking, fishing, lunching in town, and site-seeing in the area.

Sunday evening's dinner featured baked potatoes with a huge variety of toppings to choose from, plus salads and desserts.

Dinner was followed by the chapter's traditional honoring of military veterans.


Cascadia honors its veterans

After a dish-washing and dog-walking break we reconvened for the annual fundraising auction as called by Sue Ellen. Elaine played the role of "Vanna" by showcasing each item. Purchases totaled almost $1,800 - just shy of last year's record-setting figure. Thanks to everyone who donated auction items and to all who placed winning bids!

Monday morning coffee was followed by rig christenings and reluctant goodbyes.

Happy Trails.
Jo Schilling, Scribe