Rodeo Time!

Just a few pix from the Rodeo this weekend in Bastrop, TX.  We did not win any money but we sure had fun.

 

Love,

 

Bob and Catherine

Ladies Lunch Up-date...

The calendar says we’re going to Ruby Tuesday...........INCORRECT !!   

 

Karen's notes say we’re going to New York Deli...

that is CORRECT,  

      but the date is INCORRECT !  

It’s really MAY 2ND !!

 

thank you, 

 

nancy gifford (#212)

949-375-6805

It's Time to Tickle Your Sweet Tooth!

Bev is getting ready to bake up a storm

 to use up her pantry ingredients 

before she and Bob leave for the summer.

 Isn't it time for a little something sweet in your life?

She'll make something just for you or stop by to see what she is making now. Lot 514 has lots of sweet treats!

Eat now...or tuck it away in your freezer.

Perhaps cake...  

or rolls...

 Maybe a muffin....

 How about pie?

Or cookies....?

Call on Bev...do her, and yourself, a sweet favor!

John & Mary's trip to Schulenburg

John and I rode to Schulenburg, Texas on Thursday to visit the Painted Churches. The driving tour was very scenic and historical as well. In case you are wondering where is Schulenburg, it is located on I10 and Hwy 77.

 There were 5 Churches that were on the tour: 

Dubina, 

Ammannsville,

 Swiss Alp, 

High Hill 

and Praha.

The brochure we followed gave an historical synopsis of each community that was established dating back to the early 1800's. The communities were settled by Germans, and the Czechs and the role each played in promoting the City of Schulenburg.

At each Church we spent time viewing the interior stenciling, paints, frescoes and stained glass windows, pausing to spend time in prayer and then strolling through the cemeteries. Many tomb stones dated back to the 1800's, recording those who served in the various wars, those who were awarded medals as well as a section of the cemetery reserved for infants and children.

Mary 

A Bad Week....

It's been horrendous hasn't it...this 3rd week of April?

Such bad news...illness in our "family",

Sharon R. you are in our hearts...

and every morning some new catastrophe on the TV.

The Boston Marathon,

The fertilizer plant explosion in West,

Ricin letters,

and the Boston "shut-down"!

I need some relief...as I'm sure you do, too.

Here are some escapism pics...

My Adeniums are starting to bloom.

Love these Bonsai-like plants!

 and Amaryllis all over the park are blooming...

mine come with frog.

This uber-cute head is a gift from Sue P...

I love having her as a friend and neighbor...

I get some cool stuff!

Speaking of cool stuff, check out these wine stoppers from master craftsman Gary.  Exotic woods put to VERY good use!

Here's another gift from horse lover Catherine.

This cowboy is riding a Thai elephant and making a Kama Sutra statement at the same time...

whimsy, I love it!

B's Request

I wonder if anyone can recommend a cataract surgeon.  Anyone with information can contact me at tortoisetraveler@gmail.com. 

Thanks.

B

KNUDE is Off the Air!

Yesterday KNUDE 92.1 went off the air for the summer. 

We will begin broadcasting again in October. 

Karon and I want to wish everyone a wonderful summer 

and thank you for listening to KNUDE during our first season. 

Next season will bring more great music, community information, and fun.  

Biff and Mildred Propellerhead have taken off in their camper sightseeing and Biff promises to tell us all about it when he returns as our eye in the sky. 

Once again thank you for your support and we look forward 

to seeing all of you next season. 

Steve

From Ian & Terry:

As most of you stroll by our lot #502

there is some question as to what is growing 

on that tall tree in front of our home. 

Mexican Papaya. 

Here is some of the results of that growth. 

We have been waiting since coming here in Nov.

for some great papaya. 

Finally 3 weeks before we leave several ripened

and are looking beautiful 

in those jars ready to be taken back north with us.

I did do 3 pints in December 

and we tested a couple weeks ago

and oh boy, 

they are better than peaches canned!

I know when I get north there are

going to be family members in line for a bottle. 

Hopefully all those baby papaya's that are on there now 

will be ready when we get back in November

so we can enjoy them also. 

Make A Difference!

AN OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Mary (#5) and Annie (#28) have an opportunity

 for those who love to knit, crochet or quilt

 to participate in

 "The Prayer Shawl Ministry". 

These shawls are created with love and prayers

 to wrap, comfort, cover and give solace 

primarily to people receiving "Hospice Care" 

or those who may just need uplifting after chemo, 

major surgery or loss of a loved one.

Need help? Mary is a great teacher!

 Contact either of us for more information

 if you are interested in making a difference!

Zydeco!

It's Still Zydeco Season!

Sunday, April 7, at 7:30 pm, in the pavilion.

Come on up and shake it up.  

(shake as much as you want or as little as you want)

Never done any Cajun or Zydeco dancing before?

  no problemo.

  

We start at the beginning and just have a good time.

Peg & Terry (328) host and bring the music. 

The Ladies Who Lunch...

You'll be the loveliest lady in the Easter parade....

Do they have fun or what?

Thursday the Luncheon Ladies hit the Just Between Friends Tea House for tea, scones, and sandwiches...and a hat frenzy.

Looking fine ladies!

Parakeets

Have you ever seen the parakeets that live over on 10th street?

10th & Dove, at the Lowe's Plaza?

Me neither. 

  I'm never over there at dawn when the head out to whatever fruit trees they are munching on, or at dusk when they return.

 But I still look for them during the day anyway, 

hoping some have lagged behind.

Dale & Rinda lived here for umpteen years and never saw them either, so Lanny & Donna sent these pictures as proof.

Is this cool or what?

Thanks Lanny & Donna!

Thank You From Faye.

Faye from 208 would like to thank everyone who bought products or donated money to the  

Susan G. Komen  "Fight for the Cure"  

on Sat.  

It was a huge success!

If anyone would still like to make a donation you can make checks out to Susan G. Komen, 

and return to Faye at 208,  

or go on line to website  http://www.the3day.org/

  and enter Dianne Fye Kretsch.

 

You can make a donation under Faye's name.

 

If you heard about "The Clean Bee Cloth"

 we still have some.

 

Thanks Vinny

April Bike Rides

         April Bike Rides






Remember we leave the gate at 9:00 a.m.

Bring any or all of the following: 

water, sunscreen, bug spray, camera, 
binoculars, etc.

Tuesday, April 2, 2013
The Mission Bike Trail - 7 miles, all off


road, some hills, scenic ride 

along canal.  Great exercise, fresh air. 

Lunch at McAlister's Deli


Tuesday April 9, 2013The North American Butterfly Association
Butterfly Park, Mission
Short ride (2 miles) on little used road,  
no hills, tour the butterfly park, 
admission charge. 


 Lunch at BJ's Brewhaus


*******************
No more rides until the fall. 
 See you next season.


Louise and I will be scouting for other rides to add 




to our list for next year.

 It doesn't look like our Mexican bike rides 

are going to be possible in the near 




future so we'll try to 
expand our rides on this side of the border.

Tom Butler


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Caring Adults, Cheerful Attitudes

There has been some grousing over a few of the new rules here at Sandpipers...rules which really are only intended to make our resort even more beautiful and more perfect than it already is, 
and to make us more beautiful and perfect nudists.

New command:  Within the Sandpiper fence all must be nude at all times.  This is a 'nudist' resort and thus ALL shall be nude, ALWAYS!   

I think most peeps understand that feeding birds
 only leads to attracting large flocks, 
and eating in non-designated eating zones, 
such as bird feeders or for that matter, JAKZ,
 is not only against the rules but attracts vermin of all types.
  Dropping crumbs (JAKZ) or seed (bird feeders) is dangerous and attracts all the wrong sorts of vermin.  The bird feeder in the field should be sufficient for your viewing needs.
And you can always invest in a pair of really powerful binoculars to view the grackles that visit the feeding station in the field.
Nature at it's finest!

We are all aware of the extreme drought in South Texas. 
 Edinburg has issued some directives: 
Washing cars never...and homes or RV’s 
on designated days only, for instance.  
And parking cars on grass...
well, if we could water there WOULD be grass, 
but still...it’s a no-no.
 No-no to parking, 
no-no to watering grass.
Heaven forbid water trickles down the street!
We must cut back...if not we won't even have enough water for flushing!  It'll be like living on a Carnival cruise ship!
A suggestion:  Instead of drinking 64 ounces of water a day, cut back!  Substitute beer, you'll be happier, and save water.
 And bathing?  
Instead go for a swim.
 The chlorine will kill any bacteria.

The counting of how many pets you have is undergoing a tweak.  Does a 75 pound bull dog really equal a 4 pound Chihuahua?
 From now on a pet weight limit will be imposed on each household.  If your number is 75 pounds, for instance, 
you could have up to 18 Chihuahuas with a bit left over. 
And if your dogs get fat, well, put them on a diet!

To control the never ending increasing cost of garbage removal several steps have been implemented in the past. 
 Dumping garden branches into the burn pile,
 saving up non-garbage for Angel’s truck, etc. 
 All have worked well, yet still we are spending WAY
 to much every week for removal. 
 That is why a pay-as-you-dump arm will be installed over the dumpster door.  There will be a charge per bag, paid for by tokens which you can pick up in the office during regular office hours (check the office schedule-we are closed for lunch or afternoons or weekends, and there are reduced hours for summer, however we are there for you, just call to leave a message). 
 The token cost will be deducted from your activity account.

Now these rules, at first glance, may seem harsh, but remember they are for your own good.  To enforce them we are asking for some “tough love” police...bounty hunters if you will.  

If you see neighbors breaking any of these rules please turn them in.  

You will be rewarded by a Best Member award.  

When you have accrued enough awards you can redeem them for a senior drink in Flip Flopz...a special award will be given to water bounty hunters.  If you spy a neighbor wasting that liquid gold and turn him in, you will receive an extra ration of water for the week.

Get your BM Award and join the CaCa Club...

caring adults with cheerful attitudes!