March 10 Olympic Update:

Hello group. 

Just a quick message. 

Sign up for ladies water volleyball  is today, Site 308 by 5pm. 

 The team list will be up tomorrow at 11 AM

at the volleyball pool. 

There has not been a decision if it will happen due to cool weather. 

 Knowing the ladies they will play no matter what. 

 We do need a few good men to be line watchers for this event. 
Also the sign up for men's water volleyball will be by 5pm on March 11, Site 308. 

There are a few spots left for The Battle of The Balls cook-off. 

Please pass around this info to your neighbors and friends.  

Next update will be tomorrow morning.

From Tom: Tuesday's Bike Ride Canceled.

By my reckoning the weather rock is wet this morning.

  The weather radar looks wet also.  So... the bike ride scheduled for today, March 10 is hereby officially canceled.

Next week is our marathon bike ride, Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge.  We will ride the scenic loop which takes us along the Laguna Madre and then inland.  The ride takes about three hours and covers about 12 miles.  We eat a sack lunch at an overlook on the Laguna Madre, Redhead Pond and the coastal plain.  We have seen Nalgai from this vantage point in the past.  This ride will whip you into shape for the Olympics which begin the next day. 

 Maybe, just maybe we can have nice
weather for this ride!

A Travel Tip from Patsy...

Here's another Texas treasure for folks traveling through North East Texas.  Jefferson is located about 20 miles north of Marshall, TX on Hwy. 59.  The whole history of Jefferson is too long to be told here, but you can visit Welcome to the Official Web site of the historic city of Jefferson, Texas for more information. 

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I would like to relate my experiences in Jefferson many years ago.  When we visited Jefferson, it was Spring Break, and it was raining. We didn't let that stop us from walking around and seeing everything.  We toured the lovely Excelsior Hotel, all furnished in period antiques.  We  would have loved to stay there, but decided it wasn't appropriate for our small children.  We saw Jay Gould's personal railroad car which was quite ostentatious (sterling silver sink), the Opera House, and many of the myriad Victorian homes.

We camped at Caddo Lake State Park.  Caddo Lake is the only natural lake in Texas; the rest are reservoirs formed by dams.  You can take boat tours through the cypress trees; there is also great fishing.  Jefferson, believe it or not, was once the second busiest port in Texas, after Galveston.  Boats came up from New Orleans and St. Louis.  You can still see some of the old docks.

My father had an uncle who lived in Jefferson.  My father remembered visiting him and hearing the boat whistles.  The uncle was a shrewd man who portrayed himself as a country-fied gentleman who sat on his front porch with hound dogs all over the yard.  But he started making syrup and called it Blackburn's Syrup (Blackburn is my maiden name). It is still sold in grocery stores today.  We visited the Blackburn Syrup plant while in Jefferson.

If you like history, Victorian houses, fishing, camping, or anything else I have mentioned, you'll love Jefferson (not to be confused with Jefferson County).

Thanks, Patsy

More Olympic News

Some Nude Olympics News. 

SIGN UP SHEETS AND EVENTS
At Site 308 there is a white binder on the table under the canopy that has the sign up sheets and schedule for all of the Olympic events.  Most of the events are 'show up' and compete.  You only need to sign up for the following events and the deadline for most of the events are the day before by 5PM.

 

 

Women's Water Volleyball - March 11

 - deadline is 5 PM the day before

Men's Water Volleyball - March 12

- deadline is 5 PM the day before

Co Ed Water Volleyball - March 14 -

deadline is 5 PM the day before

Petanque - March 17 - deadline is 5 PM the day before
Shuffleboard - March 16 - deadline is 5 PM the day before
Darts - March 15 - deadline is 11 AM on March 15
Ping Pong - March 20 - deadline is 5 PM the day before
Decathlon - March 25 - deadline is 5 PM the day before

DECATHLON
The Decathlon this year will be done all in one day.  This will be a separate competition which will consist of these 10 events;  Shot Put, Frisbee Toss, Football Toss, Pool Shots, Shark and Friends, Cup Stacking, Softball Toss, Wii Bowling, Basketball, Petanque Skills. 

VOLLEYBALL REGULATIONS
The volleyball rules are also posted for those who want to see the rules before deciding if they want to compete. 

EMAIL LIST
There is a sheet for your email if you want to be informed by email of news, weather issues or changes.  Your email will not be given out to anyone or anywhere, it will remain completely private. 

OPENING CEREMONY AND PARADE OF FLAGS

The Parade of Flags will start at the Office and will start at 3:45 PM on March 18.  Everyone can decorate their golf carts or bicycles with the Flags of their State or Country and join Mike who will lead the Parade with the Sandpipers Nude Olympic Torch.  Opening/Awards/Super Happy Hour will follow the Parade of Flags.

BATTLE OF THE BALLS
The Ball of the Balls sign up sheets are also at Site 308.  If there are more than 15 entries there will be a drawing for the 15 that get selected.  Each entry will be provided meat of their choice to make their famous meatballs.  The rules for the contest are on the entry form.

50/50 DRAWING
There will be  50/50 Drawings on Wednesday at the Opening Ceremony/Happy Hour, at the Pub Nite on Saturday, and at the Closing Ceremony/Happy Hour.  This will be a cash drawing.  Buying tickets with your Activities Fund will NOT be allowed.  Also, if you could please bring small bills as we might run out of change if we get too many large bills.

NEW EVENTS
We have 3 new events this year.  Iron Peeps -  will be 3 grueling challenges that test skills to new levels, not really.  Competitors will start at the road by the basketball court and fast walk (no running allowed) to under the shade canopy next to the pool where they will have to do 15 bench presses, then fast walk to the pool, jump in touch the side and swim to the other side, touch and swim back.  There will be a division for men and women and the bench press for the ladies will not be as heavy.  The swimming will be across the shallow end, so walking back and forth will be possible for non-swimmers.   

  
The next new event is the Ritz Challenge where you will have a Ritz cracker on your forehead and have to get it to your mouth without touching with your hands.  Should be a lot of strange faces show up for that one.

The last new event is Pool Shots.  This will be at Jakz on the new Pool Table, thanks Dave.  It will be a timed event to see how quick and accurate you are getting your balls in pockets.  

THE 2015 SANDPIPERS NUDE OLYMPIC COMMITTEE
Here is your Committee that is responsible for getting this years NUDE OLYMPICS done.  Bob and Carma, 308; Jim and Cindy, 414; Irwin and Margaret, 332; Randy and Sue, 409; Paul and Judy, 404; Elsie, 114;  Frankie, 104;  Jon, 36.
If you have any question or comments or suggestions for new events for next year please let us know.

WHERE TO FIND INFORMATION
If you need to know more about this years NUDE OLYMPICS, you can ask any of the Committee members; there is a NUDE OLYMPICS tab next to the Sandpipers Calendar tab on the Sandpipers Site; Sue Z's blog, thanks Sue you always do a great job;  K-Nude radio station 92.1 FM, thanks Steve for all your help and daily announcements;  Sandpipers Chatter; the White Board in the Pavilion, thanks Bill for keeping the slide show going;  the Sandpipers Calendar;  the computers in the Library, Jakz, and Flip Flopz; and Bob and Carma Site 308.   You can also sign up on the email list for all updates.   If you want your own personal printed copy of the events you can come by 308 and we will be glad to give you the printed schedule. 

Sandpipers Nude Olympics-2015

Wednesday                             

Women's Water Volleyball     03/11/15          11:30:00 AM   Pool

 

Thursday                                

Men's Water Volleyball          03/12/15          11:30:00 AM   Pool

 

Saturday                                 

Co-Ed Water Volleyball         03/14/15          11:30:00 AM   Pool

 

Sunday                                   

Dart Tournament                    03/15/15          11:00:00 AM   Pavilion

 

Monday                                  

Shuffleboard                           03/16/15          09:00:00 AM  Shuffleboard Court

 

Tuesday                                  

Petanque                                 03/17/15          09:00:00 AM  Petanque Court

 

Wednesday                            

Women's Water Volleyball     03/18/15          11:30:00 AM   Pool

Horseshoes                             03/18/15          01:00:00 PM   Z Field

Opening                                  03/18/15          03:45:00 PM   Pavilion

Awards Ceremony                  03/18/15          04:00:00 PM   Pavilion

Super Happy Hour                  03/18/15          04:00:00 PM   Pavilion

Lemon Roll                             03/18/15          05:00:00 PM   Pavilion

Ritz Challenge                        03/18/15          05:00:00 PM   Pavilion

 

Thursday                               

Men's Water Volleyball          03/19/15          11:30:00 AM   Pool

Petanque Skills                       03/19/15          01:30:00 PM   Petanque Court

Ladder Toss                            03/19/15          01:30:00 PM   Jakz Courtyard

Pickle Ball                              03/19/15          02:00:00 PM   Tennis Court

 

Friday                       

Golf Cart Gymkhana              03/20/15          10:00:00 AM  Z Field

Wiffle Ball Golf                     03/20/15          10:30:00 AM  Z Field

Wiffle Ball Long Ball            03/20/15          10:30:00 AM  Z Field

Softball Toss                           03/20/15          10:30:00 AM  Z Field

Ping Pong                               03/20/15          Noon               Pavilion

Wii Bowling                           03/20/15          06:30:00 PM   Jakz

Air Hockey                             03/20/15          06:30:00 PM   Jakz

Pool Shots                               03/20/15          06:30:00 PM   Jakz

 

Saturday                                

Petanque                                 03/21/15          09:00:00 AM  Petanque Court

Co-Ed Water Volleyball         03/21/15          11:30:00 AM   Pool

Water Balloon Toss                03/21/15          05:30:00 PM   Front of Office

Awards Ceremony                  03/21/15          06:00:00 PM   Pavilion

Washer Toss                            03/21/15          06:30:00 PM   Pavilion

Bean Bag Toss                        03/21/15          06:30:00 PM   Pavilion

Cup Stacking                          03/21/15          06:30:00 PM   Pavilion

Pub Nite                                  03/21/15          06:30:00 PM   Pavilion

 

Sunday                                  

Blind Beach Ball Vball          03/22/15          01:30:00 PM   Pavilion

Shark and Friends                   03/22/15          02:30:00 PM   Pool

Wet T Shirt Relay                   03/22/15          03:00:00 PM   Pool

 

Monday                                 

Frisbee Toss                            03/23/15          Noon               Z Field

Softball Throw Distance        03/23/15          Noon               Z Field

Football Toss                          03/23/15          Noon               Z Field

Shot Putt                                 03/23/15          Noon               Z Field

Iron Peeps                               03/23/15          02:00:00 PM   Pavilion

 

Tuesday                                 

Petanque (if needed)              03/24/15          09:00:00 AM  Petanque Court

Basketball                               03/24/15          Noon               Basketball Court

Pickle Ball                              03/24/15          02:00:00 PM   Tennis Court

Wii Bowling (if needed)        03/24/15          06:30:00 PM   Jakz

 

Wednesday                              

Decathlon                               03/25/15          10:00:00 AM  Pavilion

Charmin Plunge                      03/25/15          03:30:00 PM   Pavilion

Decathlon Award                    03/25/15          04:00:00 PM   Pavilion

Awards Ceremony                  03/25/15          04:00:00 PM   Pavilion

Closing Ceremony                  03/25/15          04:00:00 PM   Pavilion

Meatball Cook Off                 03/25/15          04:00:00 PM   Pavilion

 

Here are a list of Events that need to be signed up for ahead of time for team selection and bracket building.  All sign ups are at Site 308.  Also you can see the entire Sandpipers Nude Olympics Schedule at Site 308.  There is a binder on the table. 

                                   

Women's Water Volleyball     Sign up by 03/10/15   5 PM

Men's Water Volleyball          Sign up by 03/11/15    5 PM

Co-Ed Water Volleyball         Sign up by 03/13/15    5 PM

Dart Tournament                    Sign up by 03/15/15  11 AM

Shuffleboard                           Sign up by 03/15/15   5 PM

Petanque Tournament             Sign up by 03/16/15   5 PM

Pickle Ball                              Sign up by 03/18/15   5 PM

            Beginner and Experienced  Divisions

Ping Pong                               Sign up by 03/19/15   5 PM

            Men's and Women's Divisions

Decathlon                               Sign up by 03/24/15   5 PM

            Men's and Women's Divisions

 

The Decathlon events will be:

Shot Put, Wii Bowling, Softball Toss, Football Toss, Shark and Friends, Basketball, Pool Shots, Petanque Skills, Frisbee Toss and Cup Stacking. 

 

All events are planned with weather permitting.  If events are postponed or canceled you can check with Bob and Carma, Site 308 for new dates and times.  If you want to be notified by email you can sign up with your email for daily notifications. 

 

Every time you enter an event you will have a ticket entry for door prizes at the Closing Ceremonies.  The more event you enter the better your chances to win. 

 

If you need more information, please contact Bob or Carma, Site 308. 



Women's Chorus

Hi. Just a note (pun intended) to tell you that we are not going to have women's chorus on Monday afternoon.

 

We will start up again next fall when we come back.

 

  If anyone wants to learn more about women's barbershop music they can contact me:

  on lot 25,

by phone 605-665-5674,

or email- laurasbeads@yahoo.com.

 

 Thank you

so much.

 

Laura

I Sure Hope You Were There!

The Grande Dames of Menopause!

 

 

The laughter was almost non-stop, the applause deafening.  I dare say this was one of the best performances Sandpiper's has seen yet!

 

Since this was a one time shot, if you weren't there...well, you really missed something....and if you were lucky enough to be in the audience, weren't they terrific?