Participants began gathering Wednesday, Nov 13, 2019 at the Microtel Hotel in Aransas Pass, Tx. The weather was cold and rainy…but that didn’t stop us from our Early-Bird dinner plans at The Fisherman’s Daughter in Ingleside, Tx. 

We awoke Thursday morning  to 42 degrees with 15 MPH wind and rain…but the weatherman said that mess would clear out by noon. NOT. So, we proceeded to caravan to Fulton Beach, Tx to eat lunch at Charlotte Plummers. 

It continued to rain throughout the day, but our day was brightened by John and Barbara Allbright who offered their home for drinks and snacks at 5:00 PM.

Friday morning we woke up to a cold and windy but sunny day. 12 Scooters  left the Motel with Homer Schelling leading and rode to the ferry to cross over to Port Aransas. 

We rode down Mustang Island and crossed over to Padre Island to eat lunch at Doc’s under the Intracoastal Canal Bridge. We were joined by Mike and Grace Patrick, John and Barbara Allbright and grandson Luc Chavez, and Lenny and Jessica from Callallen. After another wonderful meal we proceeded into Corpus Christi and rode the scenic Shoreline Drive down to the T-Head boat docks for a photo op!

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We rode across the high bridge to Portland, Tx. to visit Homer Schelling’s home to view his collection of Cushmans and collectibles. We returned to the hotel in Aransas Pass. We gathered at Paradise Cove in Rockport, Tx. for dinner. Besides a wonderful meal we enjoyed music provided by a local singer. 

Saturday morning the weather was beautiful. We loaded up and left the motel with Homer leading 9 scooters. We went north out of Aransas Pass to the Goose Island State Park on the north side of Copano Bay to gawk at the BIG Tree that is over 1000 years old. We left Goose Island and returned to Fulton Beach to eat lunch at The Boiling Pot restaurant. 

The following participants rode in some or all of the rides: Jerry Krenek and Diana Hybner; Don and Ann Reed; Larry and Ginger Freeze; Mike Johnson; Ray Powers; James and Jane Press; David and Karen Pickett; Mike Patrick; Gene Perry; Paul and Mary Kruska;  Don Henry;  Tommy and Debi Goode; Homer Schelling and Harlene Wilson and Laura (Paulette) and Harold Arens; John Allbright.

The weather may stop us from riding…but we can still eat!!

Submitted by Debi Goode

John Henslee at the Texas Cushman State Meet, October 10, 2019

Starbuck Funeral Home

Johnny Ford Henslee, 79, died Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at Hendrick Medical Center. He was born November 27, 1939 in Merkel, Texas. He was the son of Walter and Della Henslee. He married Gloria Veitengruber February 19, 1967 in Lucas, Kansas.

John enjoyed shooting trap, riding Cushman Scooters, and farming and ranching.

He was proceeded in death by his parents Walter and Della Henslee.

John is survived by his beloved wife Gloria Henslee of Merkel; daughter Candice Scott and Husband Spencer of Merkel; daughter Dawn Brenem and husband Scotty of Merkel; grandchildren Hunter Scott; Katelin Millikin; Jacob Brenem; Tate Brenem; and great grandchildren Kadence; and soon to be great grandchild Kimber.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Friday, October 18, 2019 in the Chapel of Starbuck Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, October 19, 2019 at First Methodist Church of Merkel with Rhonda Greenwood and Lou David Allen officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery.

There are pictures being added to the “2019 37th State Meet” tab on the website. Here are the officers for the year and the Founder’s Award recipent.

2019-2020 Officers

Larry Freeze- Vice President, Richard Kesselus- President, Chrysti Love- Secretaty, Tommy Goode- Treasurer and Technical Advisor, and Gene Perry- Editor

2019-2020 Board of Directors

Frank Turbeville, Jack Miller, Ben Sargent, James Press, Raymond Love, and Twig Branch

2019 Founder’s Award

 Raymond Love with President Richard Kesselus

 

 

 

We regret to share the news that John Henslee, TCC # 1200, has passed away this afternoon, October 16, 2019.

I will post the obituary when I have received it.

John was a gentleman who cared deeply for others. He will be missed.

Can you believe it? Next week, Oct. 9-12 we will be gathering at Snyder, Tx for the 37th State Meet!

On Wednesday night at 6:00 we have reservations at AMORE Italian Restaurant located at 4604 College Ave. Great food along with the fun of the dessert auction with the benefits going to American Cancer Society.

 

 

The Snyder Daily News had a well written article in last Thursday, Sept. 26.

I hope you can read it from this picture.

WHERE the WIND blows,

COTTON grows,

OIL flows,

AND

CUSHMAN’S ROLL!!!!

SNYDER, TEXAS

I have learned of the past 2005-2006 President death. Please remember his family during their time of sorrow.

The obituary will be posted when I receive it.

On the Change of Editor blog post, I have the brothers named backwards.

Gene is on the RIGHT.

Jennifer Johnson has served well as the TCC editor. We thank her for her work.

Gene Perry will now be the Editor. This a photo of Gene (Right) and James (Left) Perry at the Possum Kingdom Ride in July of 2018.

So when you see him pointing a camera your way or asking questions, be agreeable and smile!

Thank you Gene for taking on this work.

For the 37th year, Texas Cushman Club was represented in the West Texas Fair parade.

There were 12 Cushman scooters in the West Texas Fair parade. Including Evan Underwood and his Dad, Eric Underwood. Evan was riding his grandfather’s scooter.

(This was on Facebook also.)

Eric with Evan as a child.

The group met for lunch at Mom’s in Hawley. These had a wonderful time with friends.

Don Henry, Don Paige, and Martin Stafford went on an afternoon ride with Judy Henry driving chase. 100 degrees and NO rain.

Special thanks to Roy Stanley for the lunch picture, Don Paige for the information, and Eric Underwood for the Facebook post.

Texas Cushman Club members were BIG winners at the National Meet in Paris, TX.

Don Henry and Richard Kesselus were the organizers. The following are scans of the magazine.