There are conflicts with the Book Club which meets on the second Tuesday
on each month. Louise has reviewed the schedule. We have tried to have
our make-up days on that day to minimize the possibility of conflict.
The only other activity scheduled on Tuesday morning is the Motorcycle
Ride. That is a mutually exclusive group and does not to our knowledge
create any conflict.
Tom & Louise Butler
314-374-5889
Sandpipers Bicycle Ride Schedule 2017-2018
General Information: Line up on Main Street (on the N side of the street by the office, Pizzaz and bath house) ready to depart the gate at 9:00 a.m. We ride at a relaxed pace stopping occasionally to point out items of interest, sip some water and catch our breath. We travel with tools for minor repairs. Bring a camera, binoculars, sun screen, insect repellant, emergency medications, whatever applies to your situation. Dress for the weather, layers allow adjusting for temperature changes during the ride. We sometimes have pick-up trucks or other vehicles with additional room for bicycles if you don’t have a way to haul your own. Contact Tom & Louise, Lot 44, if you have space available or if you need someone to haul your bicycle.
Our Schedule: We are scheduling a ride on Tuesday, every other week. If a ride is canceled due to adverse weather conditions, we will use the following Tuesday as a weather make-up day. Strong winds, cold temperatures and rain may result in cancelation. Decision time is 9:00 a.m. on the day of the ride. If we are there, we ride, if we are not, we’ll go next week. I’ll start an e-mail list for those who would like an e-mail notice of cancellation. This will be done on short notice most of the time. Only a truly ominous forecast will bring cancellation the night before a ride.
Lunch following a bike ride has been a tradition. We will continue this tradition but it is by no means required that you lunch with us. Occasionally we have a ride that requires bringing a bag lunch. For some rides we stop mid-ride for lunch so a bicycle lock to secure your bicycle while we are in the restaurant is needed.
Bike rides are led by Tom and Louise Butler, Lot 44, 2tmb@earthlink.net, 314-374-5889
2017
November 7 – Bentsen State Park & World Birding Center
Description: Bentsen State Park near Mission has water features, scrub forest and grasslands. The Hawk Tower is handicap accessible and gives us a nice overview of the area near the Rio Grande and Mexico. There are bird feeders with blinds for observers which make bird watching extraordinary. We will ride about 8 miles on level paved park roads with a short walk to the Hawk Tower. There is a $5 per person entrance fee for those who do not have a Texas State Park Pass. We will eat lunch at BJ’s Brewhaus near the McAllen Convention Center. Bring water, sunscreen, insect repellant, bicycle helmet, binoculars and/or camera as you desire.
November 14 – Make-up date for Bentsen State Park – If November 7th is cancelled for weather we will do that ride today.
November 21 – South Padre Island and Isla Blanca Park are featured on this ride. The ride is on level, paved city streets. We ride about 12 miles from the Convention Center to the southern tip of SPI in Isla Blanca County Park and return. On the return we will stop for lunch at Blackbeards Restaurant, bring a bicycle lock to secure your bicycle during lunch. There are no admission charges on this ride. Bring water, sunscreen, insect repellant, bicycle helmet, binoculars and/or camera as you desire.
November 28 – Make-up date for South Padre Island in the event of weather cancellation on November 21st.
December 5 – Estero Llano Grande State Park. Estero Llano Grande State Park is a World Birding Center site. This is a ride through the state park on park trails. With the exception of the levees this is a level ride on well-maintained gravel trails. Estero is a wildlife rich park with many water birds and if warm, butterflies also. We will ride through an abandoned RV park which has been annexed by the park and is being returned to the wild. The park is the closest to Sandpipers which has alligators. We’ll park our bikes and walk to the alligator pond to see if any are active and visible the day of the ride. Admission to the park is $5.00 per person but several of us usually have a Texas State Park Pass so we can usually get at least one person per couple in with the pass. Following the ride, we will load our bikes and drive to Fat Daddy’s Barbeque for lunch. For those interested in a trip to Progresso, Mexico, Estero Llano Grande State Park is just a few miles from the parking lot for the bridge.
December 12 – Make-up date for Estero Llano Grande State Park in the event of weather cancellation on December 5th.
December 19 - Bicentennial Boulevard Bike Trail. This is a dedicated bicycle and walking trail that parallels Bicentennial Boulevard. It is under development to the north of Nolana and we may explore some of that area. To the south the trail crosses Bicentennial several times. There are lights at the crossings. The trail is flat and is paved along its entire route. We will park at the IMAS, International Museum of Art and Science, and ride as much of the trail as the weather and time permit. This ride could be 6 to 8 miles long if weather permits. If the ride is shorter and the group wishes, we can visit the IMAS (Admission is $5 for seniors) before loading bicycles and driving to the Corner Bakery Café for lunch.
2018
January 9 2018 - Make-up date for Bicentennial Boulevard – IMAS in the event of weather cancellation on December 19th.
January 16 – Mission Bike Trail. This is a dedicated bicycle and walking trail. It is paved though rough in a few spots on our ride last spring. The trailhead has undergone significant development and I’m hoping that the trail will show the same improvement. The trail has several hills, not steep but not flat either. We will ride through the native thorn scrub and cactus and along an irrigation canal. The ride length can vary depending on weather. The short version is about 5 miles out and back on the same trail. The long version is about 4 miles longer. That extension is virtually flat. After the ride we will load our bikes and travel to McAlister’s Deli in McAllen for lunch.
January 23 – Make-up date for Mission Bike Trail in the event of weather cancellation on January 16th.
January 30 – The Old Hidalgo Pump House. The Old Hidalgo Pump House pumped water from the Rio Grande to the irrigation system in the early days of agriculture in the Rio Grande Valley. Originally run by steam powered pumps, it was later converted to diesel pumps. Much of the old equipment remains and we will take a short tour the facility. The ride is along the Border Wall for a short distance, past the retention ponds, along the canal system and through the town of Hidalgo. There is an admission charge or $3 per person. The ride will be about 3 miles on paved and gravel trails and city streets in Hidalgo. There is a short climb to the top of the levee at the Pump House. Lunch will be at Republic of the Rio Grande in McAllen. Bring water, sunscreen, insect repellant, bicycle helmet, binoculars and/or camera as you desire.
February 6 – Make-up Date for Hidalgo Pump House in the event of weather cancellation on January 30th.
February 13 – No Ride
February 20 – La Lomita Mission and Anzulduas Park and Dam
Description: These two locations combine to make an interesting ride right along the Rio Grande River. La Lomita Mission is one of the missions begun by the Oblate Brothers. The original chapel has been restored recently. Anzulduas Park is a Hidalgo County Park adjacent to the Anzulduas Dam. We will also see the floodway which directs floodwater from the dam to Laguna Madre on the coast. We will ride about 5 miles on a little used public road and park roads. There is one hill as we leave Anzulduas Park and we will also climb the levee going to and from La Lomita Mission. There are no admission charges on this ride. We will eat lunch at Danny’s Restaurant in Mission following the ride. Bring water, sunscreen, insect repellant, bicycle helmet, binoculars and/or camera as you desire.
February 27 – Make-up date for La Lomita Mission and Anzalduas Park and Dam in the event of weather cancellation on February 20th.
March 6 – Port Isabel. We will depart the gate at the regular 9:00 a.m. departure time. There will be a short rest stop at the Texas Visitors Center at US 83 and US 77 in Harlingen. We’ll arrive in Port Isabel about 10:30 a.m. for those who wish to travel independently and meet us at the parking lot just east of the lighthouse. From there we will ride through some of the neighborhoods in Port Isabel. We get some nice looks at the Laguna Madre and the homes along that coast. We’ll ride over a unique side-swing draw bridge and see the shrimp fleet in dock from a distance. Following the ride we’ll load our bicycles and drive a short distance to Dirty Al’s Seafood for lunch.
March 13 – Make-up date for Port Isabel in the event of weather cancellation on March 6th.
March 20 – Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge – Our longest ride, we will bicycle about 14 miles in a loop which takes us from the interior to a paved road along Laguna Madre, the inland waterway between South Padre Island and the mainland. We stop of lunch at an overlook on Laguna Madre. Pack a sack lunch and bring plenty of water for the trip. There are restrooms at the headquarters and also at the lunch stop. Sunscreen and layers of clothing will increase your comfort level. Wind can be a factor, the ride is longest in the north/south direction. We carry repair tools but you must carry your own spare inner tube for your bicycle. This is highly recommended. In 2016 we had one non-repairable flat tire.
March 27 – Make-up date for Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge in the event of weather cancellation on March 20.
April 3 – McAllen Bike Trail -– The McAllen Bike Trail is a paved level bicycle and walking trail that parallels 2nd Street, Col Rowe Boulevard. We will ride 8 to 10 miles on the trail and through neighborhoods in North McAllen. The trail is generally well landscaped with features of the irrigation system evident along the way. It crosses a number of side streets, most have lights and crosswalk signals. We can vary the length of the ride depending on the weather. We will stop at Gatti’s Pizza Buffet on the ride. Bring a bicycle lock for the lunch stop. The Butlers will be out of town on this date and a substitute leader is needed for this ride. Volunteers should contact Tom and Louise Butler, Lot 44.
April 10 – Make-up date for McAllen Bike Trail in the event of weather cancellation on April 3rd.
Friday, October 27, 2017
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
October BeerFest...in November!
Nov. 8...a Wednesday.
A spectacular, much anticipated event here at Sandpipers.
THE Beer Fest!
Sites 36 & 37
4 pm
Everyone is invited! The whole park-tell your friends!
*1. Bring 2 unusual, unique, or foreign beers (per person). Travelers, show us where you've been thru beer! If you don't drink come anyway, just bring yourselves some cola or tea or somthing. We don't judge...much.
*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.
Monday, October 23, 2017
As we begin this season,,,
As we begin this season
Published Oct 22 By Karen W on the Members Only Site
Alas, Pizzazz! is still not ready for our first weekend of activities…. Tomorrow, Monday October 23, the concrete guys will be in (but in and out because they are so backed up from all the rain the valley got the past month). PLEASE try to stay off the road in front of the tennis courts down to the office tomorrow. The less traffic the better. We also have the gravel scheduled to be brought in on Monday. It will be dusty and hectic with the guys trying to get the work done. With that being said, one last time to not be parked in this area until things are completed. Please do not walk through the old pavilion as well. If all goes well we should have the sidewalks ready for use by Thursday.
Our winter Texan office hours begin tomorrow: Monday – Friday 8:15 am to Noon; closed for lunch; reopen at 12:45 pm to 4:15 pm. Saturday 8:15 am to 11:30 am. If you need to meet with us at another time, please call the office 956-383-7589 OR email us at enjoylife@sandpipersresort.com to set up an appointment.
The jam session for this Friday, October 27 has been canceled. The Pub Nite on Saturday, October 28 starts at 7:30 pm. We hope that you will be able to join us in the pavilion for this event.
Our first lunch is on Saturday, October 27 from 11 until 2. Please stop by the office to open up your activity food account. We only accept cash. Again this year we will be giving a $15 credit when you put in $100. We have some new menu items this season and the ladies are looking forward to serving you.
I would like to thank Doc #114 for volunteering to clean up the pentenque courts. They look quite lovely. The game plays are still at 10 am, 2 pm and 7 pm. Pickleball on the single court is from Daylight 8am until Dusk 5 pm. Both the tennis courts are reserved for tennis matches from 8 am until Noon, after that the east court is available for pickleball. I know that when I published the calendar a month ago, it says that the times are posted in their areas, BUT the signs are not in yet. WVB regulation play is (and should have been) in effect 11:30 – 2 pm. Yes I just stuck the number up again until the sign is ready. No changes for women or men only games on the times.
OH the pet policy saga (will it ever end)….. do not allow your pets to pee/poop on places other than your site or in the field AND be sure that you are cleaning up after them! The grass for the activities area, the 500/600 row, and the storage area are off limits. Your pets MUST be on a 5 foot lease when off your site and do not allow them to stop on the sites as they go to the field.
Parking on other sites or in the parking lots is not allowed unless you have a permit displayed in the window of the vehicle. We still need to get sites ready for the winter Texan arrivals. Also please use the bicycle racks for parking. The black fencing is primarily ornamental aluminum and does not withstand much.
Also want to thank Jerry & Heavia #419 for donating two robellini palm trees. I hope to have the sod delivered on Wednesday for a few places that we have nothing but dirt. Thanking you in advance for not tracking through it.
We ask that you please let us know when you are returning to your Sandpiper home. We not only want you to have “the lights on” but also get wifi codes out and get our welcome home hugs. If you call and leave a message or send us an email like 48 hours in advance, we will try to be around when you arrive. Please do not think that you are bothering us, and we don’t want you to plug into some other electric, ring the phone bell as you enter even if you have a fob that will get you in the gate. We have had some spending the night with out the utilities and well that just not the hospitality treatment we are wanting to provide you with this season.
I am sure there is more that I need to share, but it is Sunday and I am trying to get home to clean up my porch area and get some dinner ready so I can watch Outlander. If you have any questions, or comments, please let us know.
Be safe and we hope that you will be able to join us for Halloween.
Published Oct 22 By Karen W on the Members Only Site
Alas, Pizzazz! is still not ready for our first weekend of activities…. Tomorrow, Monday October 23, the concrete guys will be in (but in and out because they are so backed up from all the rain the valley got the past month). PLEASE try to stay off the road in front of the tennis courts down to the office tomorrow. The less traffic the better. We also have the gravel scheduled to be brought in on Monday. It will be dusty and hectic with the guys trying to get the work done. With that being said, one last time to not be parked in this area until things are completed. Please do not walk through the old pavilion as well. If all goes well we should have the sidewalks ready for use by Thursday.
Our winter Texan office hours begin tomorrow: Monday – Friday 8:15 am to Noon; closed for lunch; reopen at 12:45 pm to 4:15 pm. Saturday 8:15 am to 11:30 am. If you need to meet with us at another time, please call the office 956-383-7589 OR email us at enjoylife@sandpipersresort.com to set up an appointment.
The jam session for this Friday, October 27 has been canceled. The Pub Nite on Saturday, October 28 starts at 7:30 pm. We hope that you will be able to join us in the pavilion for this event.
Our first lunch is on Saturday, October 27 from 11 until 2. Please stop by the office to open up your activity food account. We only accept cash. Again this year we will be giving a $15 credit when you put in $100. We have some new menu items this season and the ladies are looking forward to serving you.
I would like to thank Doc #114 for volunteering to clean up the pentenque courts. They look quite lovely. The game plays are still at 10 am, 2 pm and 7 pm. Pickleball on the single court is from Daylight 8am until Dusk 5 pm. Both the tennis courts are reserved for tennis matches from 8 am until Noon, after that the east court is available for pickleball. I know that when I published the calendar a month ago, it says that the times are posted in their areas, BUT the signs are not in yet. WVB regulation play is (and should have been) in effect 11:30 – 2 pm. Yes I just stuck the number up again until the sign is ready. No changes for women or men only games on the times.
OH the pet policy saga (will it ever end)….. do not allow your pets to pee/poop on places other than your site or in the field AND be sure that you are cleaning up after them! The grass for the activities area, the 500/600 row, and the storage area are off limits. Your pets MUST be on a 5 foot lease when off your site and do not allow them to stop on the sites as they go to the field.
Parking on other sites or in the parking lots is not allowed unless you have a permit displayed in the window of the vehicle. We still need to get sites ready for the winter Texan arrivals. Also please use the bicycle racks for parking. The black fencing is primarily ornamental aluminum and does not withstand much.
Also want to thank Jerry & Heavia #419 for donating two robellini palm trees. I hope to have the sod delivered on Wednesday for a few places that we have nothing but dirt. Thanking you in advance for not tracking through it.
We ask that you please let us know when you are returning to your Sandpiper home. We not only want you to have “the lights on” but also get wifi codes out and get our welcome home hugs. If you call and leave a message or send us an email like 48 hours in advance, we will try to be around when you arrive. Please do not think that you are bothering us, and we don’t want you to plug into some other electric, ring the phone bell as you enter even if you have a fob that will get you in the gate. We have had some spending the night with out the utilities and well that just not the hospitality treatment we are wanting to provide you with this season.
I am sure there is more that I need to share, but it is Sunday and I am trying to get home to clean up my porch area and get some dinner ready so I can watch Outlander. If you have any questions, or comments, please let us know.
Be safe and we hope that you will be able to join us for Halloween.
Sunday, October 22, 2017
Ladies Day Out
November 15, 2017
Ladies Day Out,
meet at 8:15am for a tour at Quinta Mazatlan
luncheon will follow at Republic of Rio Grande.
Call Karen 412-848-3305 for reservations and information.
Reservations must be in by Friday, November 10th
thank you. Karen H.
Thursday, October 19, 2017
RV Wash
Have I got a deal for all you RV'ers. H-less told us about a truck wash that did his RV for cheap!!!
I mean really affordable!
I 69 Truck Wash & Oil
5212 N Hwy 281
Edinburg
Hand washed our RV to bright sparkling newness for $25!!!
The cashier said if enough Sandpeeps use them they could do a percentage off special coupon for us...so if you use them mention you are from Sandpipers.
They chage from $35.00 on up but since we are smallish the price was only $25!!! What a deal!!! And only about 5 minutes away!
For Those Who Don't Do Facebook.
Many Peeps get this info from the Sandpiper site on Facebook, but some don't "do" Facebook...so here are a few messages that may be of interest.
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Okay peeps....quick chat about the the birthday club:
This season Karen wants to do what Nancy (Bill) had done in the past....birthday party with a little entertainment. I am not sure if Steve has mentioned or not on the radio. You will pay a membership fee (can be deducted off your activity/food money). This will give you a special invite to your birthday month! There is more details in the office or you can give me a call send me a message for more info!
This season Karen wants to do what Nancy (Bill) had done in the past....birthday party with a little entertainment. I am not sure if Steve has mentioned or not on the radio. You will pay a membership fee (can be deducted off your activity/food money). This will give you a special invite to your birthday month! There is more details in the office or you can give me a call send me a message for more info!
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good morning peeps!
just a quick message for those with storage: storage must be paid in advance and sign your storage agreement as well.
It is time to start moving out in to the field as well. Once you have paid and signed your agreement you will be given a number to park on the field. If you have any questions, please call me or come by the office.
just a quick message for those with storage: storage must be paid in advance and sign your storage agreement as well.
It is time to start moving out in to the field as well. Once you have paid and signed your agreement you will be given a number to park on the field. If you have any questions, please call me or come by the office.
thanks, maria
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Cancer awareness month!!
The Pink Pumpkin is in the office, each October we put out the Pumpkin and Sandpiper's have always been generous.
So help us stamp out cancer, cash or checks(MD Anderson) accepted.
...
Thank you
Karen Hazlett
Karen Hazlett
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October is here!
Published On the Members Only Site Oct 3 By Karen W
Published On the Members Only Site Oct 3 By Karen W
I had hoped to have the Pizzazz! building ready for us to begin to “move-in” but alas we can not seem to catch a break…. ie all the rain. I think I am in Florida with everyday rain in the afternoon. Our goal now is to get the building “shell” ready for October 16th “move-in” start. We need about four days to get things dried up so that we can continue the work on the outside (concrete, gravel, sod) so he...lp me in your ancient or current “rain-relief” ritual.
Just a few housekeeping notes: You MUST have a permit displayed when washing your home. All pets are to be on leashes when off your site. Do not dispose of debris over the fence. We do NOT own any property on the other side of our fencing. All trash placed in the dumpster MUST BE BAGGED. For a complete list of our rules, they are available on the Members Only Site Handbook tab. Violations of the rules are subject to a $20 per offense. Please take the time to read over the Handbook to avoid violations of our Sandpipers policies.
If you have any questions or concerns, please come to the office and we would be happy to listen and discuss your issues with you. We wish you safe travels to your Sandpiper home.
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