PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE 
During the pre-spring period of late
February and early March and the taste of a few warm days…thoughts &
planning for end of winter and spring ahead begin to happen.
The
gardener starts some seeds in the window or cold frame. The fisherman ties a
few more flies & organizes his equipment. The golfer dusts off & cleans
his clubs or
re-activates after a down south winter
AND
The R.V.’er starts to think about all
the rallies planned for this year. The seeds have been planted for some time
for these rallies. The timing, structure or themes of the various gatherings is
ongoing until the actual days of windup.
Lots of work for the rallymasters BUT always
fun.
It will be
a busy season for the Perfect Circle rallies and many will also attend Scotia
Roamers functions and other sister chapter rallies. Try to get to as many
rallies as you can, as there you will find the basic meaning & spirit of
belonging to an R.V club such as the Perfect Circle Chapter of FMCA.
Hope to see
you this season.
Jack & Carol
EDITOR'S MESSAGE 
Those of us who have not gone South this winter, have had the opportunity to enjoy a
wonderful Canadian winter this year.
What is so wonderful about it you might ask? Well, we have certainly had lots of
snow. And that makes everything white
and bright and clean. Going for a walk
in the evening after a fresh snowfall is like looking at thousands of diamonds
sparkling in the moonlight (or the streetlight if you
happen to live in the city). Or perhaps
your enjoyment comes from snowmobiling, or snowshoeing, or skating. What about skiing -
downhill or X-country. Most
communities have a winter carnival, which is fun to take in and gets us out of
the house. Of course, there are also
many winter pursuits to be enjoyed indoors during this time, like bowling,
playing bridge or some other card game, perhaps curling. Then again, there is also time for curling up
next to the fire with a good book on a snowy day, maybe reading the latest FMCA
magazine, and dreaming and planning your summer getaways in the RV. Those days are getting closer all the
time. The days are getting longer, and
it is still daylight when we finish supper.
We are so fortunate to live in a country that affords us the change of
seasons. We never can get bored, as we
always have the next season to look forward to, with its own
joys and pleasures. Hopefully, everyone
is enjoying their winter, whether in the sunbelt or
the snowbelt.
And soon, we will all be together at another great Perfect Circle Rally.
Liz & Don
CHAPTER
CHATTER
Don Hatcher got a hair cut at the Red Barn Flea Market and it looked like the old bowl cut. He took a lot of teasing.
Perfect Circle Bealls shoppers have started a new trend on Monday: collecting MacDonalds Happy Meals toys at lunch time. We aren't sure if they are for future grandchildren or husbands. Explain those at the border.
Laurie Beatty will go to great lengths to make Judy's valentine special.
He was found outside the motor home at
Olive and Jim Lounsbury played card games in the dark for a few hours one night before they realized the power had not gone out, but that a breaker was tripped. Too late to see the movie they had been interested in watching.
It took 3 or 4 persons to conquer Olive's convection oven to make a coconut cream pie. The results were fantastic! Too bad they only made one.
Many are looking forward to taking part in NB Day at Clerbrook RV resort March 8. Musicians are gathering, others cooking and others are nervous as last years number of 100+ may be exceeded.
A lot of our ladies are interested in The Red Hat Society which is an epidemic with clothing and jewelry in abundance at Flea Markets, Bealls, etc.. The FMCA Rally at Brooksville had 800 at their Red Hat Tea. I think the men are getting interested and will soon start their own group.
Carolyn Beers finally got settled into her rental unit at Clerbrook RV Resort after a few minor setbacks, and is quite content. Losing her new TV to a lightning storm didn’t help much, and we hear she has purchased a new park model to be delivered and set up this Spring in Clerbook; so next Fall, she will have her own place when she goes South.
SUNSHINE COMMITTEE REPORT 
Get well cards were sent out to the
following members:
Bob Freeman who had surgery on his hip
Mona Mac Askill was laid up with a broken foot
Les Ritcey had intestinal surgery
Norm Ferguson had knee surgery & pneumonia.
Jim Hodge came home from
As well, we have learned
that snowbirds Carol Smith has been to doctors in
And Albert Rose has
been having some cardiac problems
We hope that each one is on
the mend and feeling much better.
Submitted by:
Mary MacFadyen
Note: If you are aware of any illness or family
loss of any Perfect Circle Members, please notify Mary MacFadyen
(or in her absence until May, contact Liz MacFarlane) so that we may send them
a card.
One of Life's Lessons
A few years ago, at the "Seattle
Special Olympics", nine contestants, all physically or mentally disabled,
assembled at the starting line for the 100-yard dash. At the gun, they all
started out, not exactly in a dash, but with a relish to run the race to the
finish and win. All, that is, except one little boy who stumbled on the
asphalt, tumbled over a couple of times, and began to cry. The other eight
heard the boy cry.
They slowed down and looked back. Then
they all turned around and went back......every one of them.
One girl with Down's Syndrome
bent down and kissed him and said, "This will make it better." Then
all nine linked arms and walked together to the finish line. Everyone in the
stadium stood, and the cheering went on for several minutes. People who were
there are still telling the story.
Why?
Because deep down we know this one thing:
What matters in this life is more than winning for ourselves. What matters in
this life is helping others win, even if it means slowing down and changing our
course.
"A
candle loses nothing by lighting another candle" 
I have been asked to reprint the following recipe for some
members who were not members of the
STICKY CINNAMON BUNS 
Buns:
1 c. Milk 1/3 c. Sugar
2 tsp.
Salt 1/2
c. Shortening
1 tsp.
Sugar 1/2
c. lukewarm Water
1 Tbsp.
active dry Yeast 1 Egg, beaten
4 - 41/2
c. all purpose Flour
Scald
milk. Pour into a bowl and add sugar,
salt and shortening. Cool the mixture
until it is lukewarm.
Dissolve
sugar in lukewarm water. Add yeast and
let stand 10 minutes. Combine lukewarm
milk mixture, yeast mixture, and beaten egg.
Stir well.
Add 2
cups of flour and mix well. Add the
remaining flour and mix. Turn dough onto
a floured board and knead for 10 - 15 minutes.
Place the dough in a greased bowl and turn to grease the top. Cover, and let the dough rise for about 1
hour, or until double in bulk. Take the
risen dough and roll it into a rectangle that is 1/2 inch thick.
Filling:
2 Tbsp.
melted Butter or Margarine 2
c. Brown Sugar
1 tsp.
Cinnamon 1/2
c. Butter or Margarine
Brush the
rectangle with 2 Tbsp melted butter.
Combine Brown, Cinnamon and 1/2 c. Melted Butter. Spread half the mixture on the
rectangle. Roll the dough up like a
jelly roll, and cut into 1 inch slices.
Grease a 9 x 12 pan, and spread the other half of the cinnamon mixture
in the bottom. Place the dough slices,
cut side down, in the pan. Cover and let
rise for 1 hour, or until double in bulk.
Bake for about 25 minutes at 400 F., or until lightly
brown.
Icing:
2 Tbsp.
Icing Sugar 1/2
tsp. Water few drops of
Vanilla
Combine
icing sugar, water and vanilla. Spread
over buns while they are still hot. Makes 1 1/2 - 2 dozen.
"Delicious".