Bella Terra RV Resort Newsle er Volume 2, Issue 2 | February 2014 BELLA TERRA PLANS ANNUAL MARDI GRAS TRIP
It is a li le known fact that the birthplace of Joe Cain Day, with many tradi ons that go and eventually wail at Joe's grave. In stark Mardi Gras in the United States happens to with it. contrast, the Mistresses will wear all red be in Mobile, Alabama. However, during complete with iden ty-hiding veil, walk be- Some of these tradi ons include a street the country’s Civil War, the fes vi es hind the coal cart and exclaim that "Joe re- party in front of Joe’s home in the historic ceased. ally loved us the most!" The two groups will Oakleigh Garden District, with appearances even have "fights" and bicker with one an- Joe Cain Day is celebrated in Mobile, AL on by Joe Cain's Merry Widows and the Mis- other, to the on-watcher's delight. the Sunday before Fat Tuesday to honor the tresses of Joe Cain. The la er two super- life of the person credited with To catch all the fun, join your fellow bringing Mardi Gras back to Mo- revelers as we ride from Bella Terra bile a er the Civil War. to Mobile by bus. We are charging $25 per person and the bus only In 1867, Joe Cain, along with 6 holds 56 passengers. Please sign up other Confederate veterans who early! called themselves The Lost Cause Minstrels, paraded through the The bus will depart Bella Terra at streets of Mobile in a decorated 8:30 am on Sunday, March 2nd and coal cart. Joe dressed as a fic on- we'll drop off guests in the historic al Chickasaw chief and called Oakleigh District in Mobile for the himself “Chief Slacabamaorini- Joe Cain Block Party. At a set me, co”, who Mobilians now affec- TBD, we'll then travel by bus again onately refer to as “Ol’ Slac”. to Royal St. for lunch at The Royal Scam, where we have reserved the In 1967, Mobilian Julian Lee pa o for your enjoyment. Here you "Judy" Rayford dressed as “Ol’ Slac” and led can enjoy the parades! A er the parades, a jazz funeral type procession through Mo- secret groups are a crowd pleaser. Even we will return to Bella Terra. We expect to bile to Joe Cain's and his wife's grave sites at though Joe only had one wife, a group of return to the resort around 5pm. The sign- the Church Street cemetery. Ever since about 20 “Widows” will ride in a open-air up sheet is located in the office. Please see then, the event has been called the Joe Cain bus, wear all black complete with veil to the team at the Welcome Center for more Processional and the day was solidified as hide their iden ty, toss all black throws, details! We hope to see you there! CHUCK’S CORNER Hello Bella Terra and welcome to February. Even though we might not think of it, February is a month for celebra on. This month we have the Super Bowl, Valen ne’s Day, the start of Mardi Gras and of course my birthday! February is also a month of hope. We hope it brings the end of winter and beginning of spring! We hope that the resort is full of happy Owners and Guests who enjoy all that Bella Terra and the surrounding area has to offer. And finally, we hope that all of the fun ac vi es and warming weather causes some of our guests to de- cide to join our happy family of Owners. Enjoy February, enjoy Bella Terra and if you’re not fortunate to be here now, safe travels!
Chuck www.bellaterrarvresort.com page 1 LOCALS’ SPOTLIGHT: THE SQUASHED GRAPE The Squashed Grape is Foley's local wine and beer bou que. It beer tas ngs will be held every Wednesday from 6 pm – 8 pm be- offers wines, beers, cheeses, specialty meats and other gourmet ginning January 15th. Each week a different wine or beer is show- food items. The selec on varies throughout the year and they also cased and served with hors d’oeuvres that pair well with the fea- order by request. The store is located across from Home tured beverage. The cost is usually $5 per person. Depot on the southbound side of Hwy 59 and is in the The Squashed Grape same building as Honeybaked Ham. 2770 South McKenzie, Foley, Alabama 36535 The best part is the tas ng room which is currently Phone: (251) 923-4360 open during normal store hours as well as on days when they have wine or beer tas ngs. The wine and AREA MARDI GRAS PARADE SCHEDULES
February 23 March 4 Fat Tuesday
The Haven’s Mys c Mu s of Revelry (MMOR) 2:30 PM in Fairhope- Gulf Shores The only pet parade in the area! Lots of fun! Mardi Gras parade begins at 10 a.m. and runs along state Highway February 28 59 from Clubhouse Drive south to the Main Public Beach.
The Mys cal Order of Mirams kick off the island parades at 6:30 10th Annual LuLu’s Mardi Gras Boat Parade departs at 3 p.m. from p.m. The merriment begins at Wintzells on Perdido Beach Blvd in The Wharf and travels west along the Intracoastal Waterway to Lu- Orange Beach and ends at State Hwy 161. Lu’s restaurant in Gulf Shores. The fun at LuLu’s starts with live mu- sic at 11 a.m. and following the parade at 5 p.m. March 1 Orange Beach, AL The Krewe of Mullet Mates (KOMM) parade at 2 p.m. from Mullet Point Park to Pelican Point in Point Clear. Mardi Gras Parade starts at 1:30 p.m. star ng at Wintzell’s and end- ing at Ala. Highway 161. The Mys cs of Pleasure take to the streets at 5:30 p.m. This krewe also begins at Wintzell’s and ends at Perdido Dunes in Orange For complete lis ng of parade schedules in our area stop by the Beach. Bella Terra Welcome Center and pick up a lisitng!
Bella Terra Photo Bug Happy Birthday! 2/1 Ron Day 2/13 Randy Thompson 2/6 Kathy Belikoff 2/15 Elaine Day 2/7 Sue Moline 2/18 Page Jones 2/9 Debbie Cox 2/24 Vernice Duncan 2/10 Cindy Nagy 2/26 Ron Creak Bella Terra Team
Chuck Smith President Courtney Osborne Opera ons Manager Tara Merrihew‐Mon Accoun ng/HR Billy Campbell Maintenance Supervisor Ka e Hopper Reserva ons Brandon Kolb Maintenance Richard Parker Sales Consultant
www.bellaterrarvresort.com page 2 Quick Facts: DICK & SUE Birthplace: Sue: Ma oon, IL TERRY Dick: Indianapolis, IN This February, we were delighted to Current Hometown: Anywhere our rig takes us! We’re full- mers, so our current resi- select our owners, Dick & Sue Terry, dence is here at Bella Terra. to highlight in this month’s “Get to Family Family: We have 1 son, Rich, married to Diane (daughter, Frances- Know” sec on. If you have spent ca, 1yr in Jan); We also have 1 daughter, Sally. And, of course, our any length of me at our resort in dog, Riley, a Field Bred English Cocker Spaniel. the winter, you’ve likely seen these Occupation two lovebirds snuggled as they navi- Sue: I’m an RN and currently work in the Medical Laser Industry gate the resort in their golf cart or teaching medical laser physics & safety. while walking their dog, Riley. As a Dick: At one me, I taught English literature & grammar to 6-8th couple, they are well-deserving of all graders and I was a football coach. Later, I became the Assistant life’s blessings. Intelligent, kind- Execu ve Director of the Wisconsin Educa on Associa on Council. I hearted and generous are just a few was in charge of all internal & external nego a ons and field opera- of the ways I love to describe the ons. Terry’s. If you haven’t yet been in- How long have you been RVing? troduced, here’s a snippet of the Our honeymoon was spent in a tent, so to answer your ques on, we’ve been RVing for most energy and warmth they exude. of our lives. Enjoy! What is something most people would not know about you? Sue: While working for one company, I occasionally travelled interna onally & once visited a Japanese Garden for tea and had okonomiyaki (Japanese pancakes) at a grill-it- yourself restaurant. To say the least, the Japan trip was an experience of a life me for sure. Dick: My reading habits… I love Shakespeare and Plutarch but also enjoy the Harry Po er series.
Who were you roo ng for in the Super Bowl? Both: Packers! Sue: Well, I’d have to say the Seahawks only b/c Russell Wilson was the quarterback for the WI Badgers. Dick: I was for the team that won me $ in the football pool. No, actually I was for the Bron- cos b/c I was s ll upset w/ the Seahawks over the final play of the game last year when they played the Packers. The Packers were robbed of a touchdown that was the result of a bad call by reserve refs. Needless to say, I hold a grudge.
If you could smash one thing & one thing only, what would you destroy & why? Dick: What jumped to my mind is intolerance, but you’re referring to tangible objects, right? I guess you could say I’m a peaceful person… un l crossed! Sue: Years ago we saw Gallagher & we saw him smash a watermelon with a Sledge-o-Ma c. I’d like to do that. It looked like fun.
If your house was on fire, what’s the first thing you would try to save? Sue: Well, actually we’ve had a house fire & lost everything. If it happened again, I’d save our dog, Riley, first. Dick: Well, Sue, I would have said you, so assuming you were saved, I’d reach for Riley too. I’d be happy with that. Objects mean nothing…they’re just stuff.
If you have a free hour to yourself, how would you prefer to use it? Dick: Well, I usually either read or sleep… or enjoy a cigar & Cognac. Sue: I’d take a walk, par cularly if it’s a nice, warm day… or a nice, warm rain. Yes, I like to walk in the rain. Continued on Page 4
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FEBRUARY 2014 ACTIVITIES Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Every Monday Every Tuesday Every Wednesday Every Thursday 1 10AM Wii Bowling 5PM Monday Night 2PM Bella Terra Bow- Movie Day! 10AM Wii Bowling Tournament in the Social (BYOB) in the lers, Bowling at The Tournament clubhouse Clubhouse Gulf Bowl 7PM Karoake 6:30 PM Game Night
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 3PM Annual Chili 2PM Bella Terra Book 2PM Bella Terra Bowl- 1PM-3PM Apple Help 2PM Cra y Ladies 10AM-3PM Spa Day by 10AM-3PM Mani/Pedi Cookoff and Super Club Monthly Mee ng ing League at the Gulf Desk Meet in Clubhouse the Portable Powder Day Bowl Party Bowl Room 7PM Guys Poker Night 4PM Beer & BINGO
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 10AM Worship on the 10AM Dance Class: 2PM Cra y Ladies 6PM Wine Tas ng at 1PM Mary Kay Skin 5PM Valen ne’s Din- 9AM Con nental Water at the Flora Foxtrot Meet in Clubhouse The Squashed Grape Care Day ner and Vow Renewal Breakfast Bama Explore: Geocaching Day
5:30 Pensacola Li le
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 10AM Worship on the 10AM Dance Class 10AM Cra y Ladies 1PM-3PM Apple Help 9AM Coffee Talk 10AM-4PM Orange Water Meet in Clubhouse Desk Beach Seafood Fes val 6:30PM Game Night 4PM Beer & BINGO 1PM Salsa and San- 7PM Special Interest gria’s Group Mee ng 6PM Gallery Night Downtown Pensacola
23 24 25 26 27 28 2PM Birthday Bash in 10AM Dance Class 5:30PM Pizza with the 1PM Luncheon Ou ng 10 AM Brunch and 3PM Mardi Gras Golf the Clubhouse Padre at Chicago Pizza Mimosas Cart Parade
2PM Arts and Cra s 4PM Happy Hour So- cial
GET TO KNOW (CONT) Bella Terra What do like most about Bella Terra? of Gulf Shores Sue: Our neighboring owners, guests & staff. Dick: I agree. Also, the fun ac vi es & friendships we’ve made. It’s different from a lot of places 101 Viabella Terra, Foley, AL 36535 we’ve been. People here are friendly, they respond & take an interest in one another. (866) 417-2416
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