The day started with some confusion. Originally scheduled for a ride around the Hidalgo Pump House before Homeland Security closed off the river, it turned out that DHS beat us to it. Hidalgo Pump House ride was closed off. So we voted to ride at Anzalduas Park, a pretty ride thru a shady park with views of the dam. 
Big Oaks...and squirrels! I hadn't seen squirrels in ages! Just across the water is Mexico. 
Oh, look! The Rio Grande Valley's biggest ant hill!
Yup, those are ants, all right.
Where, where? I want to see!
Let's all check out the ants.
Beautiful, cool day. The water below the dam was full of Cormorants and Herons. We heard stories about the Mexicans who swam the river, changing into clothes kept dry in plastic bags. 
Look at the dam. Look at the water birds. Hey, check out the underwear on the ground.
Yep, that's underwear, all right. Nice set of boxers, too. 
Some poor tourist dropped his drawers.
There were some brave butterflies around.
Fun Day.
Big Oaks...and squirrels! I hadn't seen squirrels in ages! Just across the water is Mexico. Uh oh! Road closed due to high water. Lanny says, "We can go that way...."
"Or that way..."
Being the leader is tough! All those decisions!
We didn't bring our bathing suits anyway!
Good news. My pedal stayed on. Bad news. Jim's fender was bent.
Oh, look! The Rio Grande Valley's biggest ant hill!
Yup, those are ants, all right.
Where, where? I want to see!
Let's all check out the ants.
Beautiful, cool day. The water below the dam was full of Cormorants and Herons. We heard stories about the Mexicans who swam the river, changing into clothes kept dry in plastic bags. 
Look at the dam. Look at the water birds. Hey, check out the underwear on the ground.
Yep, that's underwear, all right. Nice set of boxers, too. 
Some poor tourist dropped his drawers.
There were some brave butterflies around.CONTEST!
Do you recognize these legs?
If you are the first to guess right I'll put your name in the drawing for a pair of free lunch ticket!
(Bike riders need not apply)
After the ride, we stopped at PJ's Brewhouse. Great beer, creamy root beer, too. Yummy food!
Yes, Bill, your lunch is coming.
That monstrous dish in the foreground is a HALF of a loaded baked potato! HUGE!
Fun Day. Next week's bike ride is:
Nov. 4th, Mission Bike Trail-14 mile round trip, all paved, Lunch at Pepe's,
Homeland security permitting!
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A bunch of us were talking about the upcoming cookbook (See Lisette #15), about the good cooks at Sandpiper's, and how to know what kind of food to bring to the different social events that are really starting to pop up.
We've got regular Happy Hour's, Super Happy Hour's, Street Parties, and then big planned events...like Halloween.
Here is a casual, suggested way to look at it...
Everyday Happy Hour...somebody occasionally brings a bag of chips or peanuts to pass around the circle.
Super Happy Hour...most people bring an appetizer, hot or cold, but it doesn't usually replace a meal, tho I've seen some pretty full plates.
Street Party ...sometimes celebrating a special date or birthday...Zelda's birthday comes to mind. Most people bring a dish...in fact everything from soup to nuts, and it DOES take the place of a meal...in some cases several meals!
Planned Events like Pot Lucks...we sign up ahead to spread the selections around. Planned parties like Halloween or New Year's Eve may have snacks already provided, but people usually bring a small selection of other goodies, too.
Of course you are free to bring, or not bring, whatever little morsels strike your fancy. If you've got something that people rave about send the recipe to Lisette, OK?
3 comments:
I am still waiting for recipes I got 37 so far,and most of them are from you Sue Z. and me.
Is there anybody cooking in the resort, I would think so.
Send them to me please
John the activity director is the legs with the butterfly!!
Kathie, you are correct! You are on the contest list...again!
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And, about the recipes...they don't have to be typed, just legible. And your first name only as a contributor is fine...perhaps with your lot number. We want, we need, we must have...all kinds of recipes to make our Sandpiper cookbook a success. Please give them to Lisette #15.
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