Birds Nest "Working Mini-Rally" (long)

[John Stiles]

This may be one of the few times that I have looked to
returning to work for rest. Our "Working Mini-Rally" turned out
great. Thanks to the many volunteers we not only accomplished our
goal but had a great time doing so. The clubhouse was a bit worse
off than we had thought but by later in the week it had been
pressure washed, roof cleaned, a fresh coat of paint and beautiful
trim work. In addition the doors were removed and repainted and the
light fixtures were taken down and refurbished by Stan Kimmey.
Along with the clubhouse all of the charcoal grills were stripped
down using an angle grinder with wire brush and repainted by John
Stiles Sr. (my dad). The crew consisted of Mac and Jan Carver(and
their dog Sunny), John Stiles Sr., Stan Kimmey, Mevi Doud, Dick and
Patty Warren, Harney Davy, Bill Rowe and of course my wife Gladys
and I. In addition I would like to recognise that this would not
have been possible without the help of Linda Gurley (Bluebird) who
was super in handling requests and coordinating between us and
Bluebird. Along with Linda from Bluebird was Johnny Dunaway who
whould drop whatevery he was doing to provide us with whatever was
needed.
Our reward was not only the final product and how it turned out
but also the comments from the folks who came to the nest and saw
the clubhouse after we finished and from the very positive and
appreciative comments from Bluebird staff who came over to see what
was going on. Not all was work as we enjoyed "Bubba Burgers" (its a
Southern thing), 42 of them to be exact, the first afternoon. While
I am on the subject of the first afternoon's meal, special thanks
goes to Tom Meservey and his wife for their generous donation toward
the food. Following afternoons were more burgers, an afternoon of
chilli and munchies provided by Jan Carver and a group trip out. Of
course if any of you know Dick Warren and Stan Kimmey, daily
entertainment was provided by their constant ribbing each other.
Many times I was glad that it was directed at each other and not
me. :^) They can poke fun with the best.
Finally to sum it up we had a great time. It was alot of hard
work but I think that everyone really enjoyed it. We have seen most
of the group previously at different 'bird outings but never really
got to know each of them. After spending a week together on this
event however we have proudly gained some new friends.
If anyone is interested I have placed a folder in the photo's
section.


John Stiles
1980 33FC
"My Navion"

[Marv & Jean Wheeler]

John:

As a member of this group and an occasional user of the Birds' Nest I
would like to say "Thank You" for your labors on the Next. It looks
great! !. If Washington was not so far away I would loved to have
been a part of the work crew.

Again,
Thanks a lot!!

Marv
2004 M380
University Place, WA (Soon to be Ocean Shores, WA)


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "John Stiles"
wrote:
> This may be one of the few times that I have looked to
> returning to work for rest. Our "Working Mini-Rally" turned out
> great. Thanks to the many volunteers we not only accomplished our
> goal but had a great time doing so. The clubhouse was a bit worse
> off than we had thought but by later in the week it had been
> pressure washed, roof cleaned, a fresh coat of paint and beautiful
> trim work. In addition the doors were removed and repainted and
the
> light fixtures were taken down and refurbished by Stan Kimmey.
> Along with the clubhouse all of the charcoal grills were stripped
> down using an angle grinder with wire brush and repainted by John
> Stiles Sr. (my dad). The crew consisted of Mac and Jan Carver(and
> their dog Sunny), John Stiles Sr., Stan Kimmey, Mevi Doud, Dick and
> Patty Warren, Harney Davy, Bill Rowe and of course my wife Gladys
> and I. In addition I would like to recognise that this would not
> have been possible without the help of Linda Gurley (Bluebird) who
> was super in handling requests and coordinating between us and
> Bluebird. Along with Linda from Bluebird was Johnny Dunaway who
> whould drop whatevery he was doing to provide us with whatever was
> needed.
> Our reward was not only the final product and how it turned
out
> but also the comments from the folks who came to the nest and saw
> the clubhouse after we finished and from the very positive and
> appreciative comments from Bluebird staff who came over to see what
> was going on. Not all was work as we enjoyed "Bubba Burgers" (its
a
> Southern thing), 42 of them to be exact, the first afternoon.
While
> I am on the subject of the first afternoon's meal, special thanks
> goes to Tom Meservey and his wife for their generous donation
toward
> the food. Following afternoons were more burgers, an afternoon of
> chilli and munchies provided by Jan Carver and a group trip out. Of
> course if any of you know Dick Warren and Stan Kimmey, daily
> entertainment was provided by their constant ribbing each other.
> Many times I was glad that it was directed at each other and not
> me. :^) They can poke fun with the best.
> Finally to sum it up we had a great time. It was alot of hard
> work but I think that everyone really enjoyed it. We have seen
most
> of the group previously at different 'bird outings but never really
> got to know each of them. After spending a week together on this
> event however we have proudly gained some new friends.
> If anyone is interested I have placed a folder in the photo's
> section.
>
>
> John Stiles
> 1980 33FC
> "My Navion"

[enow626@...]

I too would like to say thank you to the Bird's Nest paint, etc. crew.

Ed Nowokunski
95BMC37
Charlotte, NC


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[randydupree]

way to go john and friends!! randydupree93wb
----- Original Message -----
From: John Stiles
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, May 16, 2005 11:28 AM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Birds Nest "Working Mini-Rally" (long)


This may be one of the few times that I have looked to
returning to work for rest. Our "Working Mini-Rally" turned out
great. Thanks to the many volunteers we not only accomplished our
goal but had a great time doing so. The clubhouse was a bit worse
off than we had thought but by later in the week it had been
pressure washed, roof cleaned, a fresh coat of paint and beautiful
trim work. In addition the doors were removed and repainted and the
light fixtures were taken down and refurbished by Stan Kimmey.
Along with the clubhouse all of the charcoal grills were stripped
down using an angle grinder with wire brush and repainted by John
Stiles Sr. (my dad). The crew consisted of Mac and Jan Carver(and
their dog Sunny), John Stiles Sr., Stan Kimmey, Mevi Doud, Dick and
Patty Warren, Harney Davy, Bill Rowe and of course my wife Gladys
and I. In addition I would like to recognise that this would not
have been possible without the help of Linda Gurley (Bluebird) who
was super in handling requests and coordinating between us and
Bluebird. Along with Linda from Bluebird was Johnny Dunaway who
whould drop whatevery he was doing to provide us with whatever was
needed.
Our reward was not only the final product and how it turned out
but also the comments from the folks who came to the nest and saw
the clubhouse after we finished and from the very positive and
appreciative comments from Bluebird staff who came over to see what
was going on. Not all was work as we enjoyed "Bubba Burgers" (its a
Southern thing), 42 of them to be exact, the first afternoon. While
I am on the subject of the first afternoon's meal, special thanks
goes to Tom Meservey and his wife for their generous donation toward
the food. Following afternoons were more burgers, an afternoon of
chilli and munchies provided by Jan Carver and a group trip out. Of
course if any of you know Dick Warren and Stan Kimmey, daily
entertainment was provided by their constant ribbing each other.
Many times I was glad that it was directed at each other and not
me. :^) They can poke fun with the best.
Finally to sum it up we had a great time. It was alot of hard
work but I think that everyone really enjoyed it. We have seen most
of the group previously at different 'bird outings but never really
got to know each of them. After spending a week together on this
event however we have proudly gained some new friends.
If anyone is interested I have placed a folder in the photo's
section.


John Stiles
1980 33FC
"My Navion"




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[John]

John,

Is that Gladys "PATIENTLY WAITING" at the outhouse door? You are
truely a cruel person John Stiles, for making her wait while you get
the picture :o)

That new color on the outside of the clubhouse anf the finished
grills look great, a job well done by all and greatly appreciated
too!!


"REMEMBER SEPTEMBER 11, 2001"
John Finn
'82 35FCRB
BLUEBIRD WANDERLODGE
TO VISIT THE "FINN'S INN EXPRESS" REMODELING ADVENTURE
GO TO;
http://www.pbase.com/image/24977457
'66 SUPERIOR / IH 392 GAS V8 32' PUSHER "FOR SALE"
SEE THE OLD COACH AT:
http://www.pbase.com/image/26052733
HOPKINS, SOUTH CAROLINA

//////////////////////////////////////////////////

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "John Stiles"
wrote:
> This may be one of the few times that I have looked to
> returning to work for rest. Our "Working Mini-Rally" turned out
> great. Thanks to the many volunteers we not only accomplished our
> goal but had a great time doing so. The clubhouse was a bit worse
> off than we had thought but by later in the week it had been
> pressure washed, roof cleaned, a fresh coat of paint and beautiful
> trim work. In addition the doors were removed and repainted and
the
> light fixtures were taken down and refurbished by Stan Kimmey.
> Along with the clubhouse all of the charcoal grills were stripped
> down using an angle grinder with wire brush and repainted by John
> Stiles Sr. (my dad). The crew consisted of Mac and Jan Carver(and
> their dog Sunny), John Stiles Sr., Stan Kimmey, Mevi Doud, Dick and
> Patty Warren, Harney Davy, Bill Rowe and of course my wife Gladys
> and I. In addition I would like to recognise that this would not
> have been possible without the help of Linda Gurley (Bluebird) who
> was super in handling requests and coordinating between us and
> Bluebird. Along with Linda from Bluebird was Johnny Dunaway who
> whould drop whatevery he was doing to provide us with whatever was
> needed.
> Our reward was not only the final product and how it turned
out
> but also the comments from the folks who came to the nest and saw
> the clubhouse after we finished and from the very positive and
> appreciative comments from Bluebird staff who came over to see what
> was going on. Not all was work as we enjoyed "Bubba Burgers" (its
a
> Southern thing), 42 of them to be exact, the first afternoon.
While
> I am on the subject of the first afternoon's meal, special thanks
> goes to Tom Meservey and his wife for their generous donation
toward
> the food. Following afternoons were more burgers, an afternoon of
> chilli and munchies provided by Jan Carver and a group trip out. Of
> course if any of you know Dick Warren and Stan Kimmey, daily
> entertainment was provided by their constant ribbing each other.
> Many times I was glad that it was directed at each other and not
> me. :^) They can poke fun with the best.
> Finally to sum it up we had a great time. It was alot of hard
> work but I think that everyone really enjoyed it. We have seen
most
> of the group previously at different 'bird outings but never really
> got to know each of them. After spending a week together on this
> event however we have proudly gained some new friends.
> If anyone is interested I have placed a folder in the photo's
> section.
>
>
> John Stiles
> 1980 33FC
> "My Navion"

[John Stiles]

Yep that is her. We got a real kick by the reactions of
the "outhouse". Thanks for the kind comments....

John Stiles
1980 33FC
"My Navion"



--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "John"
wrote:
> John,
>
> Is that Gladys "PATIENTLY WAITING" at the outhouse door? You are
> truely a cruel person John Stiles, for making her wait while you
get
> the picture :o)
>
> That new color on the outside of the clubhouse anf the finished
> grills look great, a job well done by all and greatly appreciated
> too!!
>
>
> "REMEMBER SEPTEMBER 11, 2001"
> John Finn
> '82 35FCRB
> BLUEBIRD WANDERLODGE
> TO VISIT THE "FINN'S INN EXPRESS" REMODELING ADVENTURE
> GO TO;
> http://www.pbase.com/image/24977457
> '66 SUPERIOR / IH 392 GAS V8 32' PUSHER "FOR SALE"
> SEE THE OLD COACH AT:
> http://www.pbase.com/image/26052733
> HOPKINS, SOUTH CAROLINA
>
> //////////////////////////////////////////////////
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "John Stiles"

> wrote:
> > This may be one of the few times that I have looked to
> > returning to work for rest. Our "Working Mini-Rally" turned out
> > great. Thanks to the many volunteers we not only accomplished
our
> > goal but had a great time doing so. The clubhouse was a bit
worse
> > off than we had thought but by later in the week it had been
> > pressure washed, roof cleaned, a fresh coat of paint and
beautiful
> > trim work. In addition the doors were removed and repainted and
> the
> > light fixtures were taken down and refurbished by Stan Kimmey.
> > Along with the clubhouse all of the charcoal grills were
stripped
> > down using an angle grinder with wire brush and repainted by
John
> > Stiles Sr. (my dad). The crew consisted of Mac and Jan Carver
(and
> > their dog Sunny), John Stiles Sr., Stan Kimmey, Mevi Doud, Dick
and
> > Patty Warren, Harney Davy, Bill Rowe and of course my wife
Gladys
> > and I. In addition I would like to recognise that this would
not
> > have been possible without the help of Linda Gurley (Bluebird)
who
> > was super in handling requests and coordinating between us and
> > Bluebird. Along with Linda from Bluebird was Johnny Dunaway who
> > whould drop whatevery he was doing to provide us with whatever
was
> > needed.
> > Our reward was not only the final product and how it turned
> out
> > but also the comments from the folks who came to the nest and
saw
> > the clubhouse after we finished and from the very positive and
> > appreciative comments from Bluebird staff who came over to see
what
> > was going on. Not all was work as we enjoyed "Bubba Burgers"
(its
> a
> > Southern thing), 42 of them to be exact, the first afternoon.
> While
> > I am on the subject of the first afternoon's meal, special
thanks
> > goes to Tom Meservey and his wife for their generous donation
> toward
> > the food. Following afternoons were more burgers, an afternoon
of
> > chilli and munchies provided by Jan Carver and a group trip out.
Of
> > course if any of you know Dick Warren and Stan Kimmey, daily
> > entertainment was provided by their constant ribbing each
other.
> > Many times I was glad that it was directed at each other and not
> > me. :^) They can poke fun with the best.
> > Finally to sum it up we had a great time. It was alot of
hard
> > work but I think that everyone really enjoyed it. We have seen
> most
> > of the group previously at different 'bird outings but never
really
> > got to know each of them. After spending a week together on this
> > event however we have proudly gained some new friends.
> > If anyone is interested I have placed a folder in the
photo's
> > section.
> >
> >
> > John Stiles
> > 1980 33FC
> > "My Navion"