Travelites' 2011 events
Members did some planning for 2011. Here are the results:
2011 -- January 15 - East Coast Nude Chili Cookoff -Hosted by Serendipity, Cleveland, GA. Event 2:30; competition 5pm $3 entry fee
Jan 22nd - 1st hot tub& potluck party of the New Year
Feb 12th - Valentine party & oyster roast - Ridgeway
Feb 26th - Mardi Gras celebration
Mar 12th - St. Patrick's Day Party in Leesville, SC
Mar 26th - Spring Fling, Tie Dying & Egg Coloring
Apr 9th - Low Country Boil in Ridgeway, SC
Apr 23th - Earth Day celebration & 5th Annual Pioneer Days & potluck supper with "bison burgers" provided by the club & ice cream social. A fun day including harmonica playing & guitar pickin'
May 7th - World Naked Gardening Day 2:30 for sun & fun, Hopkins, SC. Mexican Theme Potluck supper at 6:30
Annual auction fundraiser for SisterCare, NAC, AANR Education Foundation, and the American Nudist Research Library begins and continues at each event until Travelites Patriots Party in Sept.
May 21st - Introduction to Nudism & Kids' Games for Adults
May 29th - Memorial Day Weekend
Jun 11th - Travelites 25th Birthday Party
Jun 26th - Open date - come and relax in the shade or sun
July 8-11 National Nude Recreation Weekend at Whispering Pines https://www.whisperingpinesnudistresort.com
*****Canoe trip on July 9 on a Low Country River*****
Jul 23th - Ham Radio Event followed by Luau & Pig Pickin' at Sunair Health Park, Graniteville
Aug 13th - Toga Party
Aug 27th - Potluck Lunch/dinner
Sep 3rd - Labor Day Weekend at Serendipity, Cleveland, GA
Sep 10th - Patriots' Pary - Fish/Shrimp Fry, Calendar Confirmation for 2012 Auction Ends, Hopkins, SC
Sep 24h - Lunchtime Potluck
Oct 1st Oktoberfest Celebration, Beer&Wine Tasting & Hot Tub Party in Greenville, SC
Oct 15th - Founders Day Celebration, Hopkins, SC
Oct 29th - Halloween at Sunair, Graniteville
Nov 5th - Thanksgiving Feast, Hopkins
Nov 19th - Lobster Bash and Oyster Roast. Ridgeway, SC
Dec 3rd - Winter Holiday Party, Hopkins
Dec 17th - Last Hot Tub Party of 2011
The weather was SUNNY and VERY warm to say the least for Travelites' annual Luau
at Ms. Evelyn's property in Graniteville, SC. The welcome mat was definitely
out for us with the gate unlocked at the requested time and five fans
circulating the air brought out a nice breeze.
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Members arrived from not only the Midlands, but the Upstate, Low Country, and
Georgia. The pond was refreshing but really not as chilling as in previous
years. Most of the food was consumed with few leftovers including 2 kinds of
coleslaw, pickles, homemade macaroni and cheese, a wonderful hors d'oeuvre with
shrimp, tomatoes, and herbs was brought by a prospective Upstate member. There
was also mango salsa, and the obligatory garlic/spinach dip, and a trail mix.
Dessert included a huge iced carrot cake and brownies.
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The last attendees left the park @ 8pm, and we are welcome to return whenever we
can schedule the time. The next planned event there will be October 29th for
our Halloween party.
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We did learn that some times if a car doesn't start, a "smart" car might think
it is being attempted to be stolen. Should that happen to anyone, you should
use the actual key to lock and unlock the door to confirm it's you.
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Travelites' next events scheduled are the Toga(optional) party on Aug. 13 in
Hopkins, SC at 2:30 with an international flair potluck supper and a Goodbye to
Summer gathering in Camden, SC on August 27th.
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Here's the Auction (benefiting the Naturist Action Committee, AANR Education
Foundation, American Nudist Research Library, and Sistercare, a charity for
abused women and their chidren) update:
1. **Walton Automotive, Greenlawn Dr, Columbia, SC Oil change $10-Allen
2. **Walton Automotive, Oil Change #2 - $5
3. ** Heather gray USC tshirt (XL) - $3
4. **Riverbanks Zoo adult admission for two $10 Wade
5. **Bonefish Grill donated gift certificate dinner for 2 (any location) $30
Paul B.
6. **"At Your Service" double-walled insulated travel mug - $1
7. ** Shear Perfection hair cut, Two Notch Rd., Columbia, SC $5-Allen
8. ** Bottle (750 ml) of Gnarled Vine 2007 Merlot (member donated) $5
9. ** Domino's Pizza (any location) 2 certificates for one-topping large pizza.
$7 Mark K.
10. **Domino's Pizza (any location #2) 2 certificates for one-topping large
pizza $7 Mark K.
11. **Tool box, yellow & black, 15"W x 12"H x 8"D $5 Allen
12. ** Mar del Sur & Surf Point chardonnays, 2 bottles, 750 ml(member
donated)$35 Al/Marian
13. **Shoney's donated two buffets $3
14. **Griffin Pool & Spa donated: 67"ride-on fish, Underwater scope & kickboard
- $5
15. ** Soft-sided backpack cooler(member donated) $25 Ruben H.
16. ** Only in America, by Harry Golden, 1959, with forward by Carl Sandburg.
Paper is in good condition, but beginning to brown on the edges. $2
17. ** COBY CD Home stereo system w/ AM-FM turner (donated by Interstate
Battery) - $50 Ruben H.
18. **Panera donated two $25 gift certificates for Garners Ferry Rd. location -
$15 Bob E. (VA)
19. **Travelites ceramic mug w/logo $15 Albert
20. **Travelites (bath-sheet) towel w/your name $30 Albert
21. ** Travelites multi-pocketed tote (orange) $15 Mark
22. **Travelites beige medium tote with logo $29.50 Al/Marian
23. **Travelites women's black polo embroidered with club logo $6
24. **Travelites lightweight royal blue ball-cap w/gold "Travelites" $20 Jack
C(TX)
25. **Tsunami Restaurant $25 gift certificate (Gervais St. location) member
donated $5
26. **AANR "Caution Clothes May Come Off w/o warning" 2XL tshirt $5 Andy C.
27. **AANR grey tshirt size XL $5
28 **Serendipity merchandise logo Royal blue tshirt size XL $15 Mike C.
29.**Serendipity merchandise logo Brown sweatshirt size XL $5-Allen
29a. *Serendipity merchandise logo white tshirt size L $7.50 Mark C
30.**Serendipity merchandise logo Bright pink beach towel $5 Mark C
31. **AANR tan/blue jacket size XL $7.50
32. **AANR green apron "Nude Cooking Adds Spice to Life" $5 Wade
33. **AANR blue/white towel-$20 Albert
34. **AANR Nudist zippered ball cap $10 Albert
35. **AANR red tshirt "Life begings w/your clothes off" (XL) $15 Jack C (TX)
36. **AANR olive tshirt "live free live nude" w/eagle size XL $15 Jack C (TX)
37. **Steam buddy clothes steamer $2
38. **Douglas Fir planted in a 5-gallon nursery container $20 Mike B.
39. **Ace survival/multi-purpose tool. $8 Mike B.
40. **Krispy Kreme - card entitling you to one dozen/month for a year. Garners
Ferry Rd. Location only. $5
41. **Cypress Cove green ceramic coffee mug (member donated) $4 Cheri