Carl, the BIG (& Tall) RAM, is touring Europe with his bride. As the Little RAM (by only 8 or 9 inches) I’m writing the BLEAT this month.
We are an Active Group for sure: check out what we’ve been up to the past month…
On 5/1 the Hiker’s Group hiked up to the “Serenity Swing” overlooking Poly Canyon. They continue to explore the Central Coast. Check out the Bulletin to, perhaps, join them on their next adventure.
On 5/7, the Wine Tasters enjoyed local wines at the Brecon Estate Winery in Paso Robles and raised a glass in memory of Jim Murphy. Check out the Bulletin for the next Tasting.
On 5/14, the RAMs celebrated National BBQ Day (5/16) at the weekly Coffee Cabinet (CC)meeting. RAM member Bill Fieldhouse, (retired engineer with CAL-TRANS) is a lifelong caterer and BBQ Master; fun program! He had to go SOLO as his sidekick was “stuck” in Solvang (BS!! It was the Danish, Bill!). The best question he had was; “as a CAL-TRANS employee, did you use Roadkill at your BBQs?” We all had fun…!
It should be noted that May 2026 is Bill’s 30th anniversary as a RAM. He was indentured (inducted) on 5/1/1996. We not only acknowledged Bill, but Bob Mott as well (36 years in the RAMs) who was in attendance. We had 2 of the 3 “earliest” RAMs at the same meeting…
At our monthly luncheon on 5/19, Larry Price introduced our speaker, Bobby Soto, an 8th generation Californian and a member of the Atascadero Historical Society. His topic: Anza Life in Cambria & early California history. Great program!
RAM history was made on 5/21 at our weekly CC meeting. Not only did Brad Parkinson share a “darn good” Cowboy poem, but our featured speaker was his son, Ian Parkinson. Ian is our current Sheriff here in SLO county. The Sheriff noted that it was the first time he ever spoke publicly in front of his dad. It’s also the first time the RAMs had a father & son both give presentations at the same meeting…how Kool is that!
On 5/23, Armed Forces Day, RAM member Worth Vogel (USN Lt. Cmdr. Ret) was the featured speaker at the Maritime Museum in Morro Bay. He spoke about his experiences in Viet Nam and life in the Navy. He is a living hero.
As you can see, we are having FUN while being ACTIVE! We live up to our name: Retired ACTIVE Men. If you can, come join us! Remember: just keep MOVING!
There are other activities you can join: the Book Club, SLORAM Day Trips, Golf and the “Just Lunch Bunch”.
Read & keep a copy of the SLORAM Bulletin for more information about what’s going on, where & when.
Carl the Tall and his BLEAT will return next month. See you soon…
Craig Perry Lil RAM (I’m only 5-11)