It's Wine Time!

Bob & Bernie do a great job educating us with wines from around the country and the world.

  Sunday, Dec 12, at 3 PM, we can share our wine discoveries

with them and each other.

Bring a favorite or new wine...

or one with a crazy name or label!

and perhaps a yummy little nibble to share.

Don't Forget!

Going shopping this week?

Please remember to pick up some non-perishable food items for our ADOPT A FAMILY.

 Drop them off at Lot #5

Winner Dinner!

Girl

 on the Horse

 in the Cave

 in the Picture

Contest winners

 barbecue rib dinner.

 

At the gathering were winners Tony and husband Paul,

runner-up Lisette and husband Gary,

photographer Tom and wife Louise

 and the lady subject Laura and husband Dakota Bill.

The event began on Sat 11/27 with a social gathering at 4:00 PM. Served were snacks and drinks made by Laura,

one called "strip and go naked" made with Vodka,

frozen lemonade and Beer,

the other was Brandy slush concoction.

Barbecued ribs were prepared and served by Bill.

Also on the menu was baked beans and potato salad by Laura.

 The desert, cherry cobler was prepared by Louise.

All appeared to be well nourished, as there were few leftovers.

Want to SING?

Want to sing.

Want to have fun?

Join the chorus.

All ladies interested in singing in a women's chorus...

 there will be meeting on

Monday, Nov 22nd

 at 4:00 pm

at Laura's place (lot #430) to talk about this.

Wine Class Info

Greetings Sandpipers:

Bernie and I will arrive at Sandpiper Resort

about mid-day Sunday November 21st.

We will start to take money for reservation in the three classes in January, February and March later in the day.

January's class will be Indiana's wines

 and we have collected several good examples for this class.

 February's class will be wine with Mexican food with some very delicious dishes created by Bernie and her future staff.

 The last class will be Port wines of Portugal.

Where else would they come from?

We have some of the Ports that came from producers in Porto

who we visited last fall.

The cost is $10.00 per person per class

or a total of $30.00 per person for all three.

There will be a limit of 40 in each class as in the past.

We plan to have a table at the December Junk and Java.

We are looking forward to seeing

 all our friends at Sandpipers shortly.

Bob and Bernie

 

On The Road in California, enroute to TURKEY!

 We are in Santa Ana, CA, visiting daughter Melinda, before we all take off to spend Thanksgiving in Turkey.

Cute, eh?  We'll be in Turkey.
No turkey in us!

 Her yard is a work in progress...and what progress since we were last here! 

Roses in bloom everywhere, intersting succulents, endless daisies! 
Love it!

 Look at these colors!

 Gorgeousness! 
 Is that a word? 
 Well, it fits.

 Too bad you can't smell this!

 And I love the tapestry that succulents make.

Such color and texture!

This is a new one we just added a few days ago.

Swoon!

If it wasn't for the freeway traffic,

 the crowds,

the prices,

the congestion,

 the earthquakes...

well...

let's just say it's near perfection.

Defibrillator Contribution

From Terry #502

 We want to thank everyone who has made a donation to date...

we are getting close to being able to purchase

a defibrillator unit for the resort. 

Those who are new to the resort, or haven't yet had a chance to make a donation, and would like to contribute,

can do so to Terry at Lot 502.

We are also considering a 50/50 draw, or any other ideas someone may have, to push us over the top and make the unit possible.

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Jim & I are on our way to Californy to visit with daughter Melinda before we all fly off to Turkey.

Turkey for Thanksgiving...do you see the joke!?

We'll be in Turkey, no turkey in us...or something like that.

As long as I have email I can update the blog.

Don't panic if I am silent for days at a time...

I still love ya' more than my luggage.

Name that movie!

Tonight!

Soup Night Has VOLUNTEERS!

Yea!  We Will Have Soup!

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Adopt-A-Family November soup night

 TUESDAY 16TH AT 5:30PM

1- Vegetable beef (Courtesy of Bill and Nancy)

2- Pasta Fazool (Courtesy of Kim and Richard)

Corn Bread mini muffins (Courtesy of Lisette and Gary)

Dessert (To be decided)

BYO DRINK

Table ware will be provided

Regards

John and Mary

Symphony Update & VolleyBall Info

Symphony Update
 Here is the list of peeps on my list for the RGV Symphony performance (Dec 4th at 7PM).
I am ordering the tickets today.(Nov. 8)
 I just want to make sure I am not leaving anyone out.

- Tom and Louise - Bill and Laura - Bill and Karen - Jim and Bee - Bill and Nancy - Sue and dtr in law

- Stan and Dona - John and Mary - Mike and Sharon - Richard and Kim - Ken and Elaine - Harry and Linda

- Ron and Gloria - Garland and Patsy

Thanks, Gloria
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From Ian:

WATER VOLLEYBALL UPDATE

Water volleyball will move to seven day per week schedule beginning on Tuesday, November 9.

Volleyball hours are 11:00 am to 2:30 pm (except in designated tournaments).

No starting early or playing past 2:30 “to finish the game”. Wednesday from 11:00 to 12:45 is LADIES ONLY,

and from 12:45 to 2:30 is for MEN ONLY.

For those who are new to Sandpipers volleyball, or who need to refresh themselves about the rules, the rules will be posted outside of Lot 502 (kitty-corner from the workshop).

 Please stop by and review the rules, and if you have any questions (or comments or ideas) the coordinator (Ian) will be happy to discuss them.

Now a couple of thoughts about courtesy & etiquette:

 When throwing the ball over the net back to the server, or particularly when throwing the ball back into the court of play, please yell “ball in” or “ball over” to ensure that people are aware that a ball is coming. Nobody likes to be blindsided in the head with the volleyball, and there is the potential for serious injury.

 When there are enough people to make 3 or sometimes 4 teams, please be courteous and play only 2 games in succession. Team rotation is that ALL of the players on the team closest to the stairs (west side of pool) leave the pool – the other team moves from the east side of the pool to the stair side, and the new team entering the pool goes to the east side of the pool. The new team on the east side will serve in the new game. Playing with differing numbers of players on each team (6 vs. 7 for example) is acceptable to keep teams together and to ensure that no players are left out or have more than their share of playing time.

 Finally, remember that the objective is to have fun!

 Please be respectful of other people who may not be as good a player as you are – give them the opportunity to practice and become good players too!

Soup Night Sadness



It's time for soup and what do I find in my mailbox but the sad, nay the disturbing news that

 Mary has NO ONE TO HELP!

It's disturbing because...

other occasions have also occurred with

 little or no help stepping forward.

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For instance..

Bill needs help setting up the coffee service for Junque & Java.  That's ONCE A MONTH!

Jon helped Bill when he wasn't scurrying around setting up tables, moving chairs, dotting "i's" and crossing "t's"...

But c'mon Peeps, volunteer already!

November 16th.

 Soup Night

Looking for volunteers to make soup, and dessert.

Mary #5 is more than willing to work with you and answer any questions you may have.

Thanks, Mary

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Soup Night is to raise moola for Adopt-A-Family.

Do you like soup?

Who doesn't like soup?

So volunteer already!

Looking Forward....

To whet your appetite!

Just a heads up!!!!

The Fabulous Don & Vanessa Fish Fry

to support Adopt-A-Family is coming.

 Watch for details!

Handel's Messiah Concert

The RGV Symphony concert for Saturday, December 4th will include a performance of Handel's Messiah as well as Shaw/Bennet Many Moods of Christmas Suite 4.

Sound like a great way to way to get into the holiday spirit?

If you would like to go to this concert contact Gloria

(Site 43 - tn 540-931-7244 or g_kelm@hotmail.com).

I have negotiated a group/senior citizen rate of $10.00 per person.

I need to place the order on Monday morning.

I will purchase the tickets and you can pay me when I receive the tickets.

MiniTen Reschedule

Because of conflicting schedules (can anyone say "Beer Fest"?)

The MiniTen tournament will NOT be started today.

Further info as it comes to me....

Here are the latest pairings....

Not as pretty as the charts John #5 sends to me

but they just won't cooperate so I had to do a little editing to get it to work.

Well....it's bigger anyway...

Any questions direct them to John #5.

WINNING TEAM EACH PLAYER AWARDED 15 POINTS

LOSING TEAM AWARDED ACTUAL SCORE

WINNING TEAM MUST WIN BY TWO POINTS

IF GAME GOES INTO OVERTIME WINNING TEAM WILL GET 15 POINTS

AND LOSING TEAM 13 POINTS


TOTAL POINTS WILL DETERMINE STANDINGS

VOLLEY FOR SERVE AND CHOICE OF END

Blogs of note...

Did you know?

We have other serious bloggers amongst us...

Check out Ms. Dona's blog,

world traveler and olive briner extraordinaire!

And her links to some of her other blogs...

wine making, book lists...mighty interesting reading!

http://www.donacalcote.com/

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And take a look at Ms. B's blog.

Another world traveler full of mischief and merrymaking!
http://www.tortoisetraveler.blogspot.com/

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I just know there are other bloggers in our group....

want to share?

MiniTen Tournament

Sandpipers Miniten 2010 Tournament will commence on

Thursday November 4, 2010 at 6:30pm

(usual Miniten time).

(click on the chart to make it a little bigger)

never mind...it actually makes it smaller, but clearer!

WINNING TEAM EACH PLAYER AWARDED 15 POINTS

LOSING TEAM AWARDED ACTUAL SCORE

WINNING TEAM MUST WIN BY TWO POINTS

IF GAME GOES INTO OVERTIME WINNING TEAM WILL GET 15 POINTS AND LOSING TEAM 13 POINTS

TOTAL POINTS WILL DETERMINE STANDINGS

VOLLEY FOR SERVE AND CHOICE OF END

Prizes to first and second place courtesy of Sandpipers Resort

to be awarded at the December FunBuzz.

Thanks, John #5

Adopt-A-Family Food List

November FunBuzz Recap.

First, let's just get this out of the way...

Winners of the two blog contests....

drum roll, please.......

Clint & Barbara are the winners of the Blog Contribution Contest.

Anyone who sent in "blog fodder" this summer got their name in the cigar box.

Clint & Barbara WON!

The will receive (when they return) a scrumptious gift basket...smoked salmon, wine, an unbreakable wine carafe, a Sandpiper cookbook....and lots of other goodies.

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The Lady in the Cave Contest was won by Toni & Paul.

A BBQ rib dinner by Bill & Laura (The LADY) with all the fixins' awaits their return. And...those those two generous peeps have included the runner-up, Lisette & Gary, in the dinner invite.

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Now, the FunBuzz recap:

Jon started the November FunBuzz by telling us what he was gonna talk about...

then he talked about it.

New SandPeeps, or at least new to FunBuzz, were introduced.

I know I missed a few, and names may be mis-spelled,

but here are the names of most:

Lou & Alma, Tom C., Joanne & Danielle, Janet (Mel), Bob & Roycie, Cindy & Larry, Eric & Cathy, Patty (Russ), Charlene...who'd I miss? Tell me!

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The calender touch screen was explained and after FunBuzz

all were invited to one-on-one instruction if needed.

But I noticed most people didn't take up Karen & Jon's instruction invitation

so I guess everyone know how to do everything...right?

The calender link is in the left side column of this blog.

Click on it.

When you get to the page, click on the triangle icons in the bottom of each day's square. That will give you more detailed info.

So I probably don't need to go into too much detail about upcoming events, but here goes....

Mary #5 discussed:

Calling All Gals Outings. Roosevelt's this Thurs, 11AM to carpool.

This was an evite event...if you didn't get one (I didn't) tell Karen, see Mary if you want to go.

Quilting for Adopt-A-Family, Monday's 9-11:30, FlipFlopz

Soup Night for Adopt-A-Family, Volunteers needed to make soup, see Mary.

$ goes to families at Xmas-volunteers needed to wrap, drive, shop-

Volunteer meeting this Wed, 9:30, pavilion.

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Tom discussed:

Upcoming bike rides. Click on this link for the schedule.

http://sandpiperpaper.blogspot.com/2010/09/bike-schedule-floods.html

Mexican Bingo, Thursday's 7-8pm, Kurtain Korner 25cents a card.

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Frankie will start water aerobics Tues & Thurs, 2:30-3pm, Pool

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Joan talked about Euchre-Tues, 7pm (arrive by 6:45) $1, Card Room

Tennis Tournament starts Thursday-sign up sheet in card room-hurry!

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John #5 discussed Mini-Ten tournament-sign up sheets in card room-hurry!

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Terry continues with Street Spanish at the Kurtain Korner, Tuesday's 7:30.

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John #37 invited everyone to the Owl Beer Fest this Thursday. 3:59pm, bring two good beers each, a chair, a dish to pass and a raging thirst.

Owls, wear your shirts. #35, #36, #37.

see poster.

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Junque & Java, First Saturdays of the month.8-10am.

Free tables, free coffee. Evite to sign up for a table

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Karaoke, Nov 6, come sing your heart out or just listen. 7-10 PM, pavilion.

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Louise discussed Book Club. All genders welcome!

Second Thursday of each month. List of books is in the blog column on the left. 11:30 FlipFlopz, bring SMALL salad.

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Homecoming Dance, Nov 13 See poster

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Bill #430 invites all to the Bowling Meeting. Nov 19, 9:30am, Card Room

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Train Dominoes begins Monday 7pm, card room.

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Poker, Wed, 7pm, Card Room, $5 buy in.

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Golf, Mon, Las Logos, $32, 18 holes and cart.

Sign up by Sat noon. See Annie #28, Joey #50

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Volunteers are needed for Thanksgiving Pot Luck to co-ordinate and also to cook turkey's. See Jon #221 soon!

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Interested in joining a woman's chorus? See Laura #430.

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Coming Up:

First lunch to be served Wed, Nov 10, 11:30-1, Flip Flopz

Dec 1st Decorate the park.

Dec 23, Xmas Caroling

Cookie Exchange

Xmas pot luck

Xmas gift exchange (NICE $20 gift)

New Year's Eve Dance

Valentine's Dance (Senior Prom Theme-look for prom dresses!)

Mardi Gras

St. Pat's Day

From The Heart Auction

Plus TONS more.....

Gird your loins, it's gonna be a busy season!

Fright Night Pics!

I was able to get a few pictures of some of the many, MANY,

fabulous costumes from the Halloween dance Saturday night.

Such imagination!

Such creativity!

Dancing girls and dashing sheiks....Roman togas...and serious bed bug issues...

Dastardly pirates....And the winners of the couples costume....

Arachnid Frenzy!

I'm still having nightmares over that one!