Escapees May-June 2024

Birds of a Feather—Escapees Special Interest Groups Escapees Birds of a Feather (BoF) groups share lifestyle interests. Expand your talents and share your knowledge. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, you are welcome.

Alternative Medicine: Newsletter about, but not limited to, herbs, vitamins, dietary ideas, natural healing, attaining and maintaining health. I also send BoF Extras and Bits&Pieces. Free e-newsletter. Send SKP# and e-mail address to thrivebydesignonline@outlook.com. Please include BoF or Escapees in the subject line. Joyce Langley #147115. 164 CR 2127, PO Box 302, Burkeville, TX 75932 Amateur Radio: SKPradio is for Escapees members who are licensed, or are interested in becoming, amateur radio operators. To join the amateur radio BOF, submit a subscription request at our BoF site, http://skpradio.org. There are no dues to belong to this BoF. AVA America’s Walking Club: AVA is a nationwide network of walking clubs. Its members arrange walks to local points of interest. We host walks throughout the year, and you’re welcome to join America’s Walking Club’s events. The cost per person, per walk, is $3. Mem bership in America’s Walking Club is encouraged but not required. Members can earn pins and patches. To join BoF, send your name, SKP# and address to Susan Alton: avabof@aol.com Aviation History and Museums BoF: Group to discuss and share aviation history, “Aircraft of the Month,” museums visited and recom mended (especially the small and obscure), aviation related photos and serve as a source for information. No dues. Contact Les Jones, at lescjones1@gmail.com or 713-201-5391. Also visit our Facebook: SKP Aviation History and Museums BoF

Bikes, Boots ’n Paddles: Casual group (no dues/no news letter) for those who like to read about or participate in cycling, walking and hiking and/or paddling activities. Meet at Escapades and informal gatherings or simply share experiences online. Share routes, trails, locations, equipment and photos. Facebook: “SKP Bikes, Boots ’N Paddles BoF.” Contact Lee Harris: lee@battleboardstudios.com Boomers: Casual group (no rules/no of fi cers/no cost) for those who have a youthful mindset. Members enjoy hiking, bead ing, biking, reading, 4-wheel driving or just sitting around the camp fi re. Monthly e-newsletter and Facebook group provide op portunities to share the RVing experience. Impromptu gatherings will pop up several times a year. Send your name and SKP# to: boomerBoF@gmail.com Boondockers: Casual group (no dues) enjoying the dry-camp ing lifestyle. Bimonthly newsletter lists rendezvous. (Dry-camp spots not listed.) Stan/Mikki Vincent, subscription coordinators; Darryl and Judy Wilson, editors. To join, contact Judy Wilson, at: wilsonjudwil2@gmail.com

*NEW* Bird Watchers and Lovers: Casual group for those who enjoy all things birds and birding. Whether it’s watching your feeding station, or traveling the globe to birding festivals and hot spots, or anything in between, this group is for you. No dues/no newsletter. Through our Facebook Group we share information about where we like to see birds as well as interesting sightings and experiences. We also share information about festivals and events. Meet at Escapades or at birding festivals, or just enjoy online camaraderie. Facebook: BoF Bird Watchers and Lovers. Joyce Casey, linkbeak@gmail.com

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May/June 2024 ESCAPEES Magazine