Soup Shortage!

It's a sorrowful and somber day at Sandpipers because of a shortage of soup! Restore sunniness to all Sandpeeps and serve your fellow sapiens...

Soup night for Adopt-A-Family is just around the corner.

We need volunteers to make a soup and dessert for November,13th.

Please contact Mary #5

Thank you

Lovely Message From Karen H. & Addams Family Dinner Recap.

When we were in the darkness scared and lost.

Your love.

Hugs.

Prayers.

 Brought us into the light and we found our way home.

We will try to leave here Nov 1, depends on my Doctors.

We see them Tuesday and Wednesday.

Keep your. Prayers, love. Coming.

We want to come home.

 Love you all.

Karen & Bill. #434

 big hugs coming your way....

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And now...

The Addams Family invite the Munsters to Dinner!

Great costumes, terrific decor, imaginative food....

grey spiked brains for dessert? 

 I mean, who thinks that way?

I, unfortunately, neglected to bring my camera...

never fear we had shutter-bugs amongst the ghouls.

The spooky entrance...

Flip Flopz was decorated wall-to-wall with creepy touches!

 Our hilarious Mistress of Mirth with Dracula!

 That Vlad...he's a ladies man!

 Frank was a hit!

 Even if he couldn't keep his finger out of his nose!

 The Halloween version of Chopped Salad!

Next...Games

Wine Classes Are FULL!

The wine classes are full!

B & B (#36) will take names for stand-bys

 in case someone needs to cancel out.

We will advise people on the list to see the person who has to cancel so they can take care of buying the others spot.

Cannot believe we have filled the spots already--

gets faster each year.

Bob & Bernie

Trick 'N' Drinkin' Info

Finally got some info on how Trick 'N' Drinkin' will work.

Thanks Big Daddy Steve.

  I learned this from listening to your Thursday morning program on

KNUDE 92.1FM, our very own radio station.

And no, you can't hear KNUDE in Canada...in fact you can only pick it up in the park and about a mile or so outside.

Anyway...here's the idea.

From 5 PM-6:30 PM,

You set up a table outside your home and offer a little libation to trick or treaters as they pass by.

Then, if you think you have a winner, take your potion down to the pavilion by 7PM so it can be judged.

Winners will be announced by 7:30.

Hope I got this right...

Let's BOWL!

BOWLING LEAGUE

BILL AND LAURA, LOT 430, ARE ORGANIZING THE SANDPIPER FRIDAY BOWLING LEAGUE

AGAIN THIS SEASON.

 

BOWLING WILL START ON

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30 AT 9:00 AM.

 

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO JOIN THE LEAGUE OR BE A SUBSTITUTE, PLEASE CONTACT BILL EITHER BY

 EMAIL AT

 BLFEJ@AOL.COM

OR

 PHONE AT

605.660.1200

 OR

LAURA AT

LAURASBEADS@YAHOO.COM

 OR

 605.665.5674

 

THEY WILL BE AT SANDPIPERS AFTER THANKSGIVING AND WILL HOLD A BUSINESS AND ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING THEN.

 

 LAST YEAR THERE WERE 14 FOUR PERSON TEAMS AND THEY EXPECT ABOUT THE SAME NUMBER THIS SEASON.

Golf Info

'Share Your Story' from Patsy.

I recently bought a car at a well-known dealership in McAllen. I fell in love with the Nissan Altima and spent several hours driving it, looking at it, and contemplating buying it.

When I got to the nitty-gritty, I was taken to a man who tried to persuade me that I needed about $2,000.00 in warranties on various things.

When I got to the Credit Manager, I began to have doubts about the $2,000.00 of extra warranties.

 I told the Credit Manager that I would like to call my financial advisor, Mike Perez, at Wells-Fargo Investments. He had no problem with that, and I called Mike from the C.M.'s office.

After I told Mike about the situation, he asked to speak to the C.M.

 He informed the C.M. that I didn't need those extras and to figure my auto cost without them. I had not planned to finance the car, but the C.M. checked and offered me a very low interest rate. Mike advised me that it was a great deal and that I should take it.

Now, the very low payment will be paid out of my Wells-Fargo account, and a lot of my money will still be working for me.

It felt really good to have someone "in my court" on this deal.

Patsy #108

Share Your Story-Elaine's Cataract Surgery.

I like the idea of Peeps sharing their experiences about

 services,  shopping, any experiences,

here in "The Valley",

both positive and negative, (and this story has both!).

Send me your input...best restaurant, worst food ever?, great doctor, horrendous customer service...well, you get the idea.

Send to me, The Blog Goddess, at

zabrit@earthlink.net

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This is from Ken & Elaine, #29:

Elaine thought the folks might like to know about her recent experience with cataract surgery and two of the local surgeons.

 

CATARACT SURGERY

Good news and a caution (if I may). A few weeks ago my good lady Elaine was diagnosed with cataracts and was recommended to have cataract surgery in both eyes. What most of you do not know is that she has been wearing glasses since he was three years old, and those glasses were a bit like the bottoms of Coke bottles.

She has now undergone the surgery on both sides and I am delighted to tell you that she has 20/20 vision after just 2 weeks! She is like a little girl who was suddenly got a new Dolly as she can now see things that she has never seen before. How absolutely wonderful!

Now for the word of caution and recommended due diligence. Our optician in Edinburg, Dr Navarro, (who is, by the way, very good) referred us to Dr. Pena. The first thing that stood out was that neither the Doctor nor his staff did any more than a very cursory examination of Elaine’s eyes. When we met the doctor, Elaine, not being a Spanish speaker, called him Dr. Pena, as in Penna. He promptly took her to task for not pronouncing his name correctly, as in Penya. From then on he proceeded to brag about all the surgeries he has done and to promote very heavily the multi-focal “Crystalens” IOL. He briefly mentioned a lesser lens but did not promote it. When we met his clerk we discovered that the lesser lens was the one covered by Medicare and was essentially free, and the Crystalens would cost $6500, (being considered by Medicare as cosmetic.). At this point we terminated the interview so that we could do some extensive research on the Internet. We also, not liking the attitude of Dr. Pennnyyaa, who we thought was arrogant and high-handed, notwithstanding that he is a good surgeon, sought a second opinion.

The second opinion was given to us by Dr. Shah who was modest and gentle and he and his staff did a thorough examination of Elaine’s eyes. He explained that he could install the Mono-focal lens which would be covered by Medicare or the multi-focal lens at a cost of $4500 including any surgery required for astigmatism. After this meeting we went away and did a lot more research. We found at least five different kinds of lens as well as a number of manufacturers. We also found the typical problems associated with each kind. For example the multi-focal, which would give clear vision from close-up to infinity has problems with glare, halos and contrasting similar colors. There is also a possibility that prescription glasses would be required. The mono-focal lens has a much smaller risk of the above problems but simple magnifying off-the-shelf glasses would be required for reading. At this time Dr Shah met with us a second time and then Elaine settled on the mono-focal with the doctor’s blessing. And two weeks later it was all done, 20/20 vision and no discomforts!

If your ophthalmologist suggests cataract surgery we strongly recommend Dr. Shah over Dr. Pennyyaa, for both cost and attitude. We also strongly recommend that you do due diligence on all the options before proceeding.

Elaine & Ken

Get Ready to Wine!

Greetings to all our Sandpiper friends:

We will again have Wine Appreciation classes for the 11th year.

 Bernie and I have had a great time here in Kokomo even though it has been hot. We shared some time in southern Indiana with Donna and Jon checking out the wineries. We also attended the fifth Sandpiper reunion in Granger, Indiana, Labor Day week end. We are looking forward to our stay in Sandpipers this winter. We expect to arrive in late October and stay till late March.

This year's classes are as follows:

December 9th:

Bring your favorite wine Sunday @ 3:00 PM to the Flip Flopz Room. Bring a favorite wine (or two) and a little wine snack that complements your wine. This is open to everyone and is free if you bring a wine! Everyone has had a great time in the past at this event and many varied wines have appeared.

 

January 13th:

 We will be conducting a "Wine Identity Tasting". We will have a few whites followed by a few reds for you to try to identify. This should be a lot of fun - you should be experts by now.

 

February 10th:

"Where is the Beef" Two beef entrees will be served with suggested wines. Do you approve or do you have a better wine to pair with the entrees.

March 10th:

 "Texas Wines" Bernie and I will be touring Texas wineries and collecting some samples of the industry for your evaluation.

 

The January, February and March classes will be $10.00 each per person and payment secures your spot as usual.

We have already two paid spots

 before we left Sandpipers last March.

We are looking forward to these events.

 Have a great fall and we will see you at Sandpipers.

Bob and Bernie

#36

Update about Karen and A goodby to Stevie...

From Bill:

Karen came home from the hospital around noon today. She wants to sleep in the worst way but can't seem to for some reason.

I guess it's because of all the drugs.

At any rate, she has another 9 days of IV antibiotics on an outpatient basis. After that, we should be able to start home. I don't know exactly how long it will take us to get home, that depends on how long she can travel each day.

We will wait and see.

Karen and Bill Hazlett

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Just took a pic of Alan with Stevie's memorial plaque.

 

Bittersweet.

 

She was a super person, very accomplished and talented.

He saw the bell pull, and remarked, "Stevie could have stared at that for awhile then reproduced it."

A complicated knot...but she did many like it.

Update From Our Karen H.!

My Friends:

God said,

 "get your bare ass back to Sandpipers, your friends miss you!"

at least that's what I assumed since I'm still HERE!

Get set to party.....

 when we get home we are going to celebrate..

No arrival date ....

recovery in outpatiant...

May get out of hospital tomorrow.

Thanks for holding me in your loving arms.

 God Bless & all our love.

BILL & KAREN, #434

Big nakid hugs, prayers work

FORMER AVALONIONS

THE GODDESS IS BACK! --

Karen and Bill Hazlett

Heads up! Halloween is Right Around the Corner!

So you can plan a FRIGHTFUL WEEK!

Start with dinner!

Check on-line for your tickets...so easy!

Then dress up for the Halloween Dance!

Check out the Scary Games!

And finish up with ...

Trick'n'Drinkin'!

Blog Queen Note:

The times are a little unclear, aren't they?

 When I asked for clarification I received this,

"Yes, the plan is to get everyone in the pavilion by 7, allow the presentation to start and voting, then have the winner(s) announced by 7:30, perhaps with some staying on to further sample the brews."

So my advise?  Party early til late, that way you've got it covered!

Update on Karen H.

From Bill:

Karen had a bad night but is now resting somewhat comfortably. She hasn't had high fever for several days but has been having extreme migraines that completely incapacitate her.

 Her white blood count was elevated last night but that could be due to the drugs that she was given for a test.

It seems that every day comes with new challenges for her to overcome. Hopefully she will overcome them all soon and we can start on our trip home.

I want to thank everyone for the good thoughts and prayers and keep them coming.

Plan on Zumba for Fun & Exercise!

This season of Zumba will combine Zumba Dance Fitness and Light Weight Training.  This program is assured to provide the participant with a safe and effective, redefining total body workout-the same party atmosphere with a weighted activity.

Participants will need light weights (1-3 pounds) or Zumba Toning Sticks (available on Zumba.com). The 1 pound weights are recommended until you are familiar with the program.  If you are interested in ordering Zumba Toning Sticks, please see Barb before ordering for a price discount.

For those new to Zumba this season, bring plenty of water, a small towel, weights, a coin belt (optional for the ladies) or anything else to have a good time.

Zumba will begin Monday, Nov. 19th at 9 AM and will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays at 9 AM, in the pavilion.

Hope to see you at the party!

Gorgeous Entrance to Sandpipers!

Remember the garden fairies at work a few days ago around the Court of Honor?

Look what they did!

Wowza!

Thank you Stan 30, Bill 28, and Lou 8!

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If you haven't already you MUST listen to our new radio station,

K-NUDE 92.1 FM

Steve is doing a fantastic job, and the music mix is wonderful.

They have updates to park happenings, weather, time, a flea market, (and if his patter can't sell it, it can't be sold)!

Give a listen even if you have to go sit in your car!

Desperadoes at the Border Update!

Smiling, all happy with Mr. Phamacist!

Little Mary, if you only knew what was about to happen!

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If you've been following the Sherry saga, where she was fined $330 for over-the-counter medication when passing back into the U.S. from Progresso....here is the rest of the story.

Back story:

First time through the agent told her she could only have a one month supply (heartburn meds) and she should return to the pharmacist and get her money back.  Pharmacist instead poured three months pills into one bottle.

Didn't fool the agent. 

 It ticked him off and Sherry was fined.

Incensed Tony called KRGV TV and they did a story about it, and then a followup where the TV station arranged a buy of the same meds, WITH NO PROBLEMS CROSSING AT ALL.

The Rest of the Story:

Jim and I ran into Tony a few minutes ago at Lowes.

He told us about the meeting they just had with border patrol.

Bottom line is so sorry, we are right and you are wrong.

Each agent can decide who gets thru with what. 

Sherry was just unlucky as the letter of the law says

 ONE MONTH AT A TIME

unless you have a doctor's order for more.

Pharmacist also just threw up his hands in dismay

(but didn't help pay the fine).

So...they got screwed and suggest anyone buying any meds from Mexico...do one month at a time and stockpile.

SandPeeps at Work!

News Flash from Karen:

I looked out the office window and see three Sandpeeps doing some beautification on their own!

 Thank you Stan 30, Bill 28, and Lou 8.

Prayers Needed.

Just got word from "Big" Karen that "Little" Karen has been quite sick while away from Sandpipers this summer.

Karen received a text from Bill:

Karen in critical condition again last night, had to pack her in ice to bring down her temp. Very weak and scared.

Her text back: omg I am praying will pass the word.

Here is what I know... she is in a hospital in the Tampa/Hudson area, got there Sunday.

If anyone has info perhaps they can post on the blog.

Will keep you updated.

Quick Update from Gloria:

She is at
Bayonet Point Regional Medical Center,
Hudson Florida (room 3318 - Bed 1)
14000 Fivay Road 
Hudson Fl 34667-7103.
 When I talked to her yesterday they were thinking she would be in the hospital about 10 days.

K-NUDE 92.1, Our Very Own Radio Station!

NEWS RELEASE

Sandpipers Resort

October 8th, 2012

From: Steve Jacobson

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On Monday, October 8th, a new radio station hit the air.

K-NUDE, 92.1 is a commercial free station operated as a public service, exclusively for the Sandpipers Nudist Community.

 The goal of K-NUDE is to entertain and inform the

residents and guests at Sandpipers

Broadcasting from studios at #42, K-NUDE 92.1 FM will broadcast an eclectic blend of oldies and classic hits, along with classic and contemporary country hits. K-NUDE, also called “Radio Naturally,” will give community calendar information; provide last minute information on changes to events and times, and other news and information of interest to the Sandpipers community.

Some additional programming being planned for K-NUDE 92.1 include: Music for Water Volleyball, a blend of up-tempo songs to be played during the games, “Flea Market of the Air” where people can buy and sell items and services, and a special “Sandpipers Ole Opry,” a program of the best in Country Music.

Monday through Friday from 7AM till 9AM will be “Steve in the Morning.” This will be a live show that features music, community information, current events at Sandpipers, News for Nudists, and contests, with prizes. “Steve in the Morning” first broadcast will be Wednesday, October 10th.

During the initial few weeks of “beta testing,” K-NUDE 92.1 FM will be testing the engineering, software, and operational aspects of the station. During that time there may be interruptions or changes to programming.

As a service to the Sandpipers Community, K-NUDE 92.1 encourages input and ideas concerning its programming. Comments, items for “Flea Market of the Air,” and information about events and happenings can be sent to knudetx@gmail.com, or it can be brought by the studios at #42. We hope K-NUDE, 92.1 FM, Radio Naturally, adds to the enjoyment and communication of our Sandpipers nudist family.

K-NUDE 92.1 FM broadcast day operates from 7AM until 11PM with a blend of Oldies, Classic Rock, Traditional and Contemporary Country Hits.

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Special Broadcasts Schedule

 as of Wednesday October 10th

Monday Thru Friday, 7AM – 9AM

“Steve In The Morning”

Live program with the latest information on

 Sandpipers activities and events.

News and information of interests to nudist.

Blend of Oldies, Classic Rock, and Country Favorites.

Contests with prizes.

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Tuesday & Thursdays, 12 Noon – 1PM

“Flea Market Of The Air”

Residents and Guests of Sandpipers offer items or services for sale or to buy

Information for items or services can be sent to knudetx@gmail.com

or brought to K-NUDE 92.1 studios at #42

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Tuesdays, 7PM – 9PM

“Sandpipers Ole Opre”

The finest in traditional and contemporary country

 from the Sun Tan Auditorium.

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Wednesdays, 11:30 – 2PM 

"Music for Wet Heads"

Especially prepared selection of music played during water volleyball

Note: V-Ball music will also be available during other selected times during the season

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Programming subject to change

A Frightful Dinner!

It's October!

It's Fall...somewhere.

Here at Sandpipers we are getting ready to launch the

2012-2013 season with a

Week of Halloween Extravagance!

Oh, ignore the $6.50 dinner price on this poster...it's really $7.00 per person but I was too lazy to change it.

(Actually I only just now noticed it..oh, well!)

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First up is the REALLY SPECIAL Halloween dinner.

Now is your chance to try out the new ticket system.

Go to

Sandpiper Dinner & Event Tickets

You need to reserve for each member of your party

(You can't just order, say four tickets, with one click)

There is info for how many tickets remain, too.

Make your reservation on-line and get over to the office pronto to put the money into your event account.

Or just go to the office to reserve your space...

or call the office (956 383-7589)...

or email Karen at

enjoylife@sandpipersresort.com

So many ways to get your tickets...

try the on-line system...it works great!

Do they look familiar? 

 Aren't they a lovely couple...

a couple of ghouls!

Soup & Movies ....Great Combo!

Good News from Mary #5...

Many thanks to Gloria!

She will be making a soup for Soup Night.

 Yea, Gloria!

Soup night is coming............

Tuesday, October 9Th. 2012

@ Flip Flopz 5:30 p.m.

Donation $5.00 to support Adopt A Family.

**Donations will be collected at Soup Night.

*Chicken Tortellini Soup

*Minestrone's Soup

*Bread, crackers

*Apple Cake for dessert

Let us make this "Adopt A Family" a successful year.

Any questions, please contact me at Lot #5.

Thanks,  Mary

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And B & B have just sent in their movie list for November.

Good Ones!

Movies are in Flip Flopz, Wed. nights at 7....bring popcorn!

November 7th: Joy Ride

Three young people on a road trip from Colorado to New Jersey talk to a trucker on their CB radio, then must escape when he turns out to be a psychotic killer. A good one if everyone is still in a Halloween frame of mine!

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November 14th: Mission Impossible:

Ghost Protocol

Tom Cruise returns to his Ethan Hunt character popularized by the previous three installments with this fourth entry produced by J.J. Abrams. Josh Appelbaum and André Nemec provide the script for the Paramount production.

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November 21st: Red Tails

The story of the Tuskegee Airmen, the first African-American pilots to fly in a combat squadron during World War II.

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November 28th: The Shawshank Redemption

Framed in the 1940s for the double murder of his wife and her lover, upstanding banker Andy Dufresne begins a new life at the Shawshank prison, where he puts his accounting skills to work for an amoral warden. During his long stretch in prison, Dufresne comes to be admired by the other inmates -- including an older prisoner named Red -- for his integrity and unquenchable sense of hope.

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See you later this month.

Bob and Bernie