Monday, November 30, 2015

Christmas Open House Invitation

 
You are all invited to a
Christmas Open House
at John and Sue's fantastically decorated house-#37
Friday, December 18,
4-6pm
 
Do NOT bring chairs,
(circulate, drink a little, find the mistletoe,
 flit from one goodie tray to the next.)
 
Do BYOB,
 
Do break out your special recipes
(it's Christmas!) to impress and amaze.
 
This is a holiday meet and greet for all Sandpeeps
 to wish a Very Merry to one and all.
 
As for the parking...remember the NovemberFest parking rules?  Park on the side of the road, do not even consider parking on the grass or Santa will leave a lump of coal in your stocking! 
 Don't block the road.
 
So save the date, mark your calendar, enter into your iphone:
 
Dec. 18, #37, 4-6pm
Bring your holiday cheer!
 
 
 

Sunday, November 29, 2015

Monday, November 23, 2015

Thanksgiving Tradition

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Thursday, November 12, 2015

Listen!!!


Quebec is calling....

Lucie and Robert will be leaving us (after this season) for a few years work in Quebec.  She has signed a two year contract and says, "Who knows what will happen after that!"
Soooo....
their wonderful trailer and lot are up for sale.
Lot 429
 
Roulette "DesignerXL-2000" by Jayco.
It's 30 feet long with two slides. 
Gas heaters, both individual and trailer,
One bedroom with a BIG bed!
One shower and one bathroom-separate.
 
plus:
 
An 8 X 8 Gazebo,
A shed,
and the concrete is included.
 
All this for the bargain price of $9000,
which is not written in stone, but should be as the cost
 of the trailer alone could easily top $9000!
Wait!  Price is slashed to $6000!
 
So take a look at lot 429 if only to wish them Good Luck!
This little poster says $9,000...Wrong...it's been reduced to $6000!
And no washing machine. 

Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Veteran's Day.

Beautiful job Ernesto!!!

From Karen's Comments.
Our Veteran’s Day ceremony will be held on Wednesday, Nov 11, beginning at 11:00 am. We will have the gate shut off during the presentation (until 11:30 am). We hope that you will be able to join us for our program and then come down to the pavilion at 5 pm for our Veteran’s Happy Hour Salute.
 
Barb #11 is bringing in a new avenue of volunteer-ism for our local valley veterans. We plan to thank and raise a “salute” to our Sandpiper resident veterans with a ‘super happy hour’ format. Please bring a finger food snack to share. Our super happy hour will flow right into the Red White and Blue Pub Nite.
Looking ahead: This year our Thanksgiving Dinner will be potluck style. We just need to have a count of those planning to participate so that we will have enough turkey cooked and place settings ready. If you would like to donate for the Local Food Pantry, we are accepting donations in the office. Our goal is to be able to present the Food Pantry with $1000.

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

New Cookbook!

 The First Lutheran Church of 302 S. Sugar Road, Edinburg,
 which many people in the park are attendees or members, are publishing a cookbook of favorite recipes.
They are looking for recipe contributions from members of Sandpipers.  If you would like one or a few of your favorite recipes published in the cookbook called, "Divine Delights," please see Annie, Lot 28:
Lisette, Lot 15,:
Mary B., Lot 5,
 or Barb, Lot 10
to obtain
a recipe form. 
 Thanks for your contribution!!


Sunday, November 8, 2015

Exciting News from The Tabor Ranch!

Thought you might like to have some exciting news from The Tabor Ranch.
Tommy (Terry), Catherine and Dr. Bob went to Cattle Team Sorting Competition Tuesday evening.
 
The events started at 7:00 pm and lasted until 11:30. 
 When all the dust had settled, Tommy won first place and Bob won second place with times of 30 and 31 seconds respectively on seven head of cattle.
Here are some pictures of the Happy Winners...


 

Sad News

Larry 416 has passed away on Tuesday, Nov 3rd. 
 
Karen spoke with Cindy, just enough to confirm
that we could publish this information.
 
 Larry had a blood clot to the brain.
He is being cremated and his remains will be taken back
to a place they have had in Kansas City MO.
 Larry did not want any services.
 
You can send something to
 Cindy Gillespie,
3002 Hummingbird Circle,
Bryan, TX 77807.

Thursday, November 5, 2015

Christmas Gifting

Barb has had a busy summer and has lined up several very worthwhile causes for us to consider.
 
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Donation list for the
Alfredo Gonzales Texas State Veteran's Home in McAllen.
This is a facility of approximately 120 male and 35 female veterans.  We are collecting gifts for the residents.
Items needed are:
cologne
body wash
men's white t-shirts-med/large
slippers-women's/med
men-lg/xlg
lap robes
blankets
cloth bags (to hang on back of wheelchairs)
socks-same size as slippers
or
anything you would give to your mother/father
at Christmas who reside in a home.
or
A donation of money.  Money would go towards buying musical listening devices (such as IPODS, NANO'S) for Alzheimers patients in the Alzheimers wing.  Research has shown that music sooths persons with Alzheimers when they become upset or irritated.  The home is hoping to purchase one for each Alzheimers patient with music downloaded for his or her individual taste.
 
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Also we are collecting magazines for the VA Outpatient Clinic waiting area at the corner of McCall and Hackberry.  If you leave your name and address on the magazine, the VA will send you a thank you letter and then remove them before putting them in the waiting area.  You may also remove them yourself.  Magazines should be appropriate for veterans and their families.
 
Please leave items on patio #10 (Brad & Barb)
 in the appropriate box.
 
 
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The Edinburg Police Dept sponsors "Blue Santa" every year, collecting toys for children under the age of 13.  You may place a donation for this cause on Barb's patio by Dec 11.
  No need to wrap. 
 
 Questions?  Talk to Barb, Lot 10.

Sunday, November 1, 2015

Sandpipers Spectacular NovemberFest Beer Tasting!

Sandpipers Beer Tasting NovemberFest


Monday, Nov. 9, 4-6pm (rain date Nov. 10 )

Sites 36 & 37

Everyone is invited! The whole park-tell your friends!

*1. Bring 2 unusual, unique, or foreign beers (per person).
 
*2. Bring your own chairs. Apartment dwellers-chairs will be reserved for you!

*3. This is a Super Happy Hour so bring incredible and delicious food...from appetizers to main dishes, even desserts! (electricity is available for crock pots).

*4. Parking golf carts is limited so park only on left or right side of the road leaving a car pass-thru...and for Heaven's sake, don't park in the field or you'll disappear forever!!!!!

Tasting of all beers will be in 2 oz. cups while you acquire vast amounts of skilled beer tasting knowledge.
Questions?  Talk to John-37, Jon-36 or me (SueZ-38)
 
First bit of skilled beer tasting knowledge! 
Despite my instruction on the proper way to taste beer....swirl, sniff, sniff, sniff, then sip, savor, swallow...past beer tasters were more of the slurp and burp, 'knock it back and ask for more' persuasion.
 
Second bit of skilled knowledge:
 
 
Common Beers
Ideal food matches are below.

Ale:

Pair with: Burgers; buffalo wings; Asian food; Mexican food; spicy food; nutty food; fried food; pizza; steaks; Cheddar, Parmesan, or Romano cheeses.

Bock beer:

Pair with: Gruyère, Emmental, and Swiss cheeses; Cajun food; jerk chicken; beef; sausage; seared foods.

Fruit beer/lambic:

Pair with: Mascarpone cheese; light white meat; foods driven by herbs and spices; duck and pork dishes with sweet components (avoid very tart lambics); pickled dishes (great with tart lambics); salads with fruity dressings; fruity desserts.

Lager:

Pair with: Shellfish; light seafood; sushi; grilled pork and chicken; not-too-heavy pasta dishes (without cream or meat sauces); Southeast Asian food; Latin food; Mexican food; spicy food.

Pilsner:

Pair with: American cheese; Muenster, Havarti, and Monterey Jack cheeses; salads; light seafood; salmon; tuna; trout; asparagus; Asian food; Mexican food; spicy food.

Porter:

Pair with: Smoked foods; barbecue; sausage; rich stews; meats; bacon; chili; braised dishes.

Stout:

Pair with: Roasted foods; smoked foods; barbecued/grilled foods; salty foods; oysters; rich stews; braised dishes; chocolate; desserts (ideally the beer is sweeter than the dish).

Wheat Beer/ Hefeweizen:

Pair with: Light soups and salads; vegetarian dishes; sushi; Gruyère cheese and Feta/goat cheese; sweet and fruity Asian dishes; citrus-flavored dishes, including dessert and salad dressings.


Third bit of skilled beer knowledge-just where do 2oz plastic cups fit in?

Six glasses that will cover most occasions:

Basic pint glasses - Many brewpubs and bars use tumbler or shaker pint Pint glassglasses, and you've probably got some of those at home. These are sturdy, easy to stack and OK for serving many styles of beer. That's why they are popular, but it also means that they aren't great at anything. A British-style pint glass, bulged near the rim, will serve you better for pale ales, bitter, porters and stouts. The glass will draw in the distinctive aroma hops you expect in an American pale ale, while also capturing the darker, roasted malt flavors of stout. 
 
 

Pilsner glassPilsner glasses - A proper pilsner glass is tall with an inverted cone shape and focuses the hop aroma of a beer. It allows for zesty carbonation and a robust head.
 
Weizen glasses - You need the height of one of these to serve a traditional Bavarian weizen (wheat) with a big head and high carbonation. The slightly bowed-out shape and narrower top will focus the yeasty, fruity aroma.
 





Weisen glass

GobletGoblets - Excellent for big and malty beers where hop aroma plays a small role in the flavor profile. The bowl should be big enough to hold the whole beer and still collect the aromas you want to savor before drinking. Some call these chalices, some goblets and while their may be a technical distinction between the two don't worry about it.

 TulipTulips and snifters - These accentuate the nose for specially aromatic beers. A snifter has a somewhat smaller opening and taller cup. Its design is perfect for aromatic Belgian ales. Snifters are ideal for barley wines, allowing the complexity of malt aromas and alcohol to blend. Yes, a brandy snifter will work fine. If you are serving smaller amounts then wine glasses make an acceptable alternative.

Thistles - We are getting into specialty glassware here but these are too Thistlecute to leave out. The are bowed at the bottom, then open a little like a pilsner. They also work with Belgian ales, but think of them first when drinking Scottish ales. They will accent the malty aromas while allowing your beer to sneak under a robust head. Many single-malt whiskey drinkers favor a smaller version of a thistle, but without a stem.

So save the date:  Nov 9, Monday afternoon, 4-6
See you there (blonde wigs optional)