A Sunday at Sandpipers

Yesterday was a "happening", a gathering of lovely ladies determined to have a good time and maybe learn a thing or two.

 

 

We attended a Pure Romance Party!

 

Carleta and Maria were wonderful hostesses, and provided us (and the 'us' was a good 35 to 40 women) with wine and snacks.

 

 

Before the party a bunch of us met at Carma's where we prelubricated ourselves...liberally. Jon (H-less) and Bob were true cabana boys and waited on us with much enthusiasm.

 

 

After a sufficient amount of courage was on board we trooped over to Flip Flopz where the trained consultant, Claudia, put on a show.

In a tasteful fashion we learned how to spice up our relationships, oggled the array of cremes, sprays and lotions, and yes, laughed at the battery powered "toys"!

 

It wasn't lurid, it was fun.  There wasn't any sales pressure either, just a bunch of friends eating, drinking, and talking together with support,empathy, education and enthusiasm.

 

What a nice afternnon, Hope you were there!

 

 





At the Farewell Dance...

Invitation to all singles in the park to join Joanne and Patsy at our special table  at the Farewell Dance.      We've got to stick together!   7PM, tonight, March 28, Pavilion.

Final Bike Ride Schedule

We've had a few weeks of canceled bicycle rides.  As a result, I'm modifying the bicycle ride schedule as follows.  Please note these changes on your calendar. On Tuesday, March 31 we will do our feature ride, Laguna Atascosa.  This is a ride on the scenic loop at Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge.  We'll ride about 14 miles, most on pavement and a few miles on gravel.  The ride is fairly level with only minor changes in elevation.  We eat lunch at an overlook on Laguna Madre and an expanse of the interior of the National Wildlife Area.  Pack a sack lunch with drinks and any snacks you want.  Birds and wildlife are usually abundant on this ride.  We'll depart Sandpipers at our usual 9:00 a.m. time. I have a busy schedule on April 7 that includes graduation for the Texas Master Naturalist Class of 2015.  For my own sanity I am not going to try to do a bicycle ride on that date.  No bicycle ride on April 7.   We'll end the bicycle ride season with a ride on South Padre Island on Tuesday, April 14.  This is a 12 mile ride on paved surfaces with little or no elevation change.  The ride features views of the Gulf of Mexico, a look at the resort and residential portions of the island and lunch at Blackbeards Restaurant along the route.  You will need a bicycle lock to secure your bicycle during lunch.  Sunscreen, extra water and insect repellant are advised.  We'll depart Sandpipers Resort at our usual 9:00 a.m. time. That will conclude the 2014-2015 bicycle rides.  We look forward to seeing you in the fall for another season of exploring the Rio Grande Valley on two wheels! Tom and Louise Butler Lot 44

Sandpiper Ladies Last Luncheon, 2015 Spring

Thanks to all you Ladies that made our Days out so special.  Today was this season's last luncheon. Love y'all!

 

Farewell Dance

Last Olympic Update

Hello Everyone.  The 16th Sandpipers Nude Olympics is now over and it is one for the record book. 

There were 280 medals given out to 90 different Nude Olympians.  A new record. 

There were a total of 1041 entries in all the events.  A new record.

There were 37 events.  A new record. 

There were 51 competitors in the golf events.  A new record.

There were 42 competitors in Wii Bowling.  A new record.

There were 44 competitors in Bean Bag Toss.  A new record.

I can go on and on as most events had record number of entries.  This one will be hard to bet, next year. 

I want to give a special thanks to all the folks who helped with the events, the Nude Olympic Committee, everyone who helped with setting up and running events, who helped set up and take down table and chairs.  A great big thanks to Jon who was always there to make sure things were on time and running and for taking care of the announcements and Awards Ceremonies.  I also want to thank Steve for his radio announcements and Sue Z for her keeping everyone up to date on her blog.  Charlie and Peggy for running Pub Nite, thank you.  To anyone else that helped with scoring, judging, refereeing, picking up softballs, footballs, Frisbees or just came to cheer on the players, thank you so much.  Jay and Karen thanks for all your help with prizes, equipment, scheduling and taking care of what ever we needed to make this a great event.  A very special thanks to my wife Carma.  She is the best and kept me in line and on task.    

The Sandpiper community is the best there is.  This place is special to us and we hope to be back next year and do it once again.

The dates for the 17th Sandpipers Nude Olympics are March 16 to March 23, 2016.   So keep these dates in mind and get your training started. 

For those who are traveling soon, stay safe, keep in touch and don't forget to PLAY NAKED any time you can.

Best wishes,

Bob and Carma

Final Results

CHARMIN PLUNGE

GOLD MEDAL   Ed & Claudia 405

SILVER MEDAL    Real & Angela 605

BRONZE MEDAL   Paul & Judy 404

DECATHLON

LADIES

GOLD MEDAL   Alma 8

SILVER MEDAL    Debbie 403

BRONZE MEDAL    Sue 409

MEN

GOLD MEDAL   Ed 405

SILVER MEDAL    Richie 424

BRONZE MEDAL    Paul 404

BATTLE OF THE BALLS CONTEST

GOLD MEDAL   Cindy 402

SILVER MEDAL   Donna 36, Doc & J 401

BRONZE MEDAL    Kathy 24

Thank You, Thank You....

Sandpaper Friends,

Thank you so much for the Surprise Grandparents-to-Be Shower/ Happy Hour!  Generous gifts, touching cards, and of course, great food, but best of all, Super, Super,Super Friends!

Your thoughtfulness was overwhelming and appreciated.  Safe Travels!  We will look forward to hearing about your adventures!

Hugs,
Barbara  & Jim #413

March 25, Olympics Update

 

Hello Everyone.  Final Day.  The Decathlon starts at 10 AM at Jakz.  There are 11 competitors taking part.   10 competitions all done one right after the other.     The final Decathlon event will be the Shark and Friends at the Pool so come by an cheer them on.  The last Nude Olympic event is the Charmin Plunge.  3:30 PM in the Pavilion, show up and compete.    Closing of the 16th Sandpipers Nude Olympics will start at 4 PM, which includes the Last Award Ceremony, the Closing, 50/50 Drawing (bring cash), The Battle of the Balls Awards and Super Happy Hour (bring finger food to share).    If you would like to return your medals there will be a box in the Pavilion until Saturday, March 28th or you can drop them off at Site 308.   Here are the results from Tuesday, March 24th. TENNIS GOLD MEDAL    Tracy SILVER MEDAL   Joan 205, Jeff 504 BRONZE MEDAL   Frankie 104, James 9 BASKETBALL LADIES GOLD MEDAL   Sue 504 SILVER MEDAL    Margot 208 BRONZE MEDAL   Joan 205 MEN GOLD MEDAL    Bob 308 SILVER MEDAL   Ed 405 BRONZE MEDAL   David 225 SHUFFLEBOARD GOLD MEDAL   Yvon & Mamy Lou 209 SILVER MEDAL   Doc & J 401 BRONZE MEDAL   Yvon & Paule 318

To our fabulous Sandpiper friends,

To our fabulous Sandpiper friends,
    Thank you from the bottom of my heart for just being you!

 

  Your caring shown to Donna and myself has been so wonderful.

 

You have gone out of your way to help make Donna feel special and a part of our small community.

 

 To the many who have offered their help--THANK YOU ! 

We are so lucky to have found Sandpipers.
Ron Spencer
Lot 204

A Correction....

Hello everyone again.  There is a correction to the Washer Toss Results.  Thanks Judy for calling it to our attention. 

WASHER TOSS

LADIES

GOLD MEDAL  Cindy 402, Donna 422

SILVER MEDAL   Cindy 414

BRONZE MEDAL    Judy 404

MEN

GOLD MEDAL   Richie 424

SILVER MEDAL   Larry 519, Paul 404

BRONZE MEDAL   Peter 316, Larry 422

March 24, Olympic Update

Hello Everyone.  Today has only 2 events.  Shuffleboard starts at 11AM and Basketball at noon.  For basketball you just need to come by and compete. 

Tomorrow will be the last day.  The Decathlon will start at 10AM and there is still time to sign up at Site 308.  The sign up will close today at 5 PM.  The final event will be the Charmin Plunge at 3:30 PM in the Pavilion.  Just show up and compete.  Then the Final Awards Ceremony will start at 4 PM.   Around 4:45 will be the Closing Program.  The Battle of the Balls winners will be announced and Super Happy Hour will start about 5 PM.  Please bring finger food to share, no glass and no electric will be available.  

Here are yesterdays results. 

FRISBEE TOSS

GOLD MEDAL    Jon 36

SILVER MEDAL   Paul 404

BRONZE MEDAL   Jim 627

SOFTBALL DISTANCE THROW

LADIES

GOLD MEDAL    Loretta 523

SILVER MEDAL   Sue 504

BRONZE MEDAL   Judy 404

MEN

GOLD MEDAL   Jeff 504

SILVER MEDAL   Ed 405

BRONZE MEDAL   Jim 419

FOOTBALL TOSS

LADIES

GOLD MEDAL    Claudia 405

SILVER MEDAL    Cindy 414, Paule 318, Carma 308

BRONZE MEDAL   Wendy 627, Donna 422

MEN

GOLD MEDAL    David 225

SILVER MEDAL   Don 208

BRONZE MEDAL   Doc 401

SHOT PUT

LADIES

GOLD MEDAL   Sue 424

SILVER MEDAL    Wendy 627

BRONZE MEDAL    Loretta 523

MEN

GOLD MEDAL    Ed 405

SILVER MEDAL   Jon 36

BRONZE MEDAL   Jeff 504

IRON PEEPS

LADIES

GOLD MEDAL   Loretta 523

SILVER MEDAL   Mamy Lou 209

BRONZE MEDAL   Cindy 402

MEN

GOLD MEDAL   Jim 627

SILVER MEDAL   Richie 424

BRONZE MEDAL   Don 208

 

A Couple of Issues

First...what the heck is going on with this fruit fly invasion?  Hundreds, nay, thousands of the little buggers are appearing like eyeball floaters in my peripheral vision. 

Bummer.

 I have cider vinegar traps all over the house, hide my fruit in fridge or microwave, and still they appear.  Like satanic beasties.

 

And...

unless they have filled the craters, don't go down 3127.  At the intersection, by the gas station, there are deep. DEEP potholes.  Tire busting, rim shattering potholes.

Makes the park roads look smooth by comparison!

 

That is all.

50 Shades of Pleasure

50 Shades of Pleasure

When: Sun, March 29, 4pm – 5pm

Where: Flip Flopz

 

Claudia, a trained consultant will be here to provide

 an afternoon of some unforgettable fun!!!

 

From innovative ways to spice up your relationship to sexual health information that you wished you learned a long time ago, a Pure Romance party is anything but typical. 

 

 And unlike shopping at a store or online, your guests will be able to learn exactly how each product work and how it can enhance your most intimate moments. 

 

The best part? Ordering is confidential so your guests can ask questions and shop in private.

  (shopping is not required! Just come and have some fun!)

 

We will also have food and wine but feel free to provide you own drink if you desire!

 

Hostess: Carleta (23) and Maria (office)

Please RSVP NLT March 27th.

Either with Carleta or Maria

March 23, Olympic update

Good Morning Everyone.  Today is the Z Field Day and the first ever Iron Peeps Competition.   The Field events start at noon in Z Field so to watch or play come on by. 

Now some info for the Iron Peeps event.   This event will start at 2 PM and everyone who wants to compete in this event will meet under the shade awning at pool side at 2 PM.  For this event you will need to bring your own towel to cover the weight bench when it is your turn.  The event will start on the road at the basketball court and then you will fast walk to the sidewalk at the north end of the pool and continue on with a fast walk to the weight bench under the shade awning.  There you will do 15 bench presses and then continue with a fast walk to the pool where you will jump in the shallow end, touch the side, go across the pool and touch the other side then back across and touch for the finish.  There will be a men's and women's division.  It will be by best time.  This will be a great event for crowd support so bring your cheering section. 

Here is the results from the last two days. 

WATER BALLOON TOSS

GOLD MEDAL   Jim & Cindy 414

SILVER MEDAL   Bob & Carma 308

BRONZE MEDAL   Ken & Loretta 523

CUP STACKING

GOLD MEDAL   Bob 308

SILVER MEDAL   Loretta 523

BRONZE MEDAL   Don 208

WASHER TOSS

LADIES

GOLD MEDAL   Cindy 402, Donna 422

SILVER MEDAL   Cindy 414

BRONZE MEDAL    Judy 404

MEN

GOLD MEDAL   Richie 424

SILVER MEDAL   Larry 519, Paul 404

BRONZE MEDAL   Peter 316

BEAN BAG TOSS

GOLD MEDAL   Randy 409

SILVER MEDAL   Doc 401

BRONZE MEDAL    Ed 405, Paul 404

BLIND BEACH VOLLEYBALL

GOLD MEDAL   Doc 401, J 401, Yvon 209. Mamy Lou 209

SILVER MEDAL   Bob 308, Carma 308, Alma 8, Lou 8

BRONZE MEDAL   Jeff 504. Sue 504, Merv Apt C, Gail Apt C

WET T- SHIRT

GOLD MEDAL   Bob 308, Richie 424

SILVER MEDAL   Doc 401, Frankie 104

BRONZE MEDAL    Jim 627, Wendy 627

SHARK & FRIENDS

LADIES

GOLD MEDAL   Wendy 627

SILVER MEDAL   Alma 8

BRONZE MEDAL   Mamy Lou 209

MEN

GOLD MEDAL   Jim 627

SILVER MEDAL   Ed 405

BRONZE MEDAL   Bob 308

March 22, Olympic Update

Hello Everyone.  What a great Pub Nite last night.  Lot's of fun and amazing competition.  Today, Sunday, March 22 has events at the Pavilion and Pool.  Sunday Blind Beach Ball Volleyball     03/22/15   1:30:00 PM   Pavilion Shark and Friends 03/22/15  2:30:00 PM   Pool Wet T Shirt Relay 03/22/15    3:00:00 PM    Pool   For these events you just need to show up and play.  The results from last night will be posted tomorrow along with the results from today's events.   Come and have fun.  See 'all  ya all' at the pool.

March 21, Olympic Update

Hello Everyone.    WOW.  What a great day Friday.  All the events were very well attended and so much fun.  It started with Golf Cart Gymkhana.  You could hear the laughter all the way from  the golf cart.  It went until 11PM with Pool Shots.  Thanks to everyone who attended, competed, helped and just had fun. 

Today is another busy day.  Weather permitting the Water Balloon Toss will be held outside the Office at 5:30 PM.  Come by and watch or get wet before the Awards Ceremony at 6 PM in the Pavilion.  Then Pub Nite starts.  Cup Stacking, Washer Toss and Bean Bag Toss will be going on in the Pavilion, rain or shine.   Bring cash to buy your 50/50 Drawing Tickets.  Remember each time you enter an event you get another ticket entry for the T Shirt Drawing at the Closing Ceremony.  Hope to  see 'all ya all' there.

 

Here are the results for Friday, March 20.

 

GOLF CART GYMKHANA

GOLD MEDAL   Margot & Don 208    0:58.13 seconds

SILVER MEDAL   Ken & Loretta 523   1:10.66 seconds

BRONZE MEDAL   Jeff & Sue 504   1:15.78 seconds

WIFFLE BALL GOLF / CLOSEST TO PIN & LONG DRIVE

CLOSEST TO PIN

LADY NON GOLFERS

GOLD MEDAL   Sue 504

SILVER MEDAL   Alma 8

BRONZE MEDAL   Sue 409

LADY GOLFERS

GOLD MEDAL   Annie 28

SILVER MEDAL   Joan 205

BRONZE MEDAL   Joey 50

MEN NON GOLFERS

GOLD MEDAL   Ken 406

SILVER MEDAL    Jim 627

BRONZE MEDAL   Bob 308

MEN GOLFERS

GOLD MEDAL    Bob 402

SILVER MEDAL   Bobby 514

BRONZE MEDAL   Rich 611

LONG DRIVE

LADY NON GOLFERS

GOLD MEDAL   Sue 504

SILVER MEDAL   Sue 424

BRONZE MEDAL   Alma 8

LADY GOLFERS

GOLD MEDAL    Cindy 402

SILVER MEDAL   Joey 50

BRONZE MEDAL   Joan 205

MEN NON GOLFERS

GOLD MEDAL    Randy 409

SILVER MEDAL   Cris 312

BRONZE MEDAL   Robert 232

MEN GOLFERS

GOLD MEDAL    Bobby 514

SILVER MEDAL   Dakota Bill 25

BRONZE MEDAL   Jeff 504

SOFTBALL TOSS

LADIES

GOLD MEDAL    Sue 424, Alma 8

SILVER MEDAL    Claudia 405

BRONZE MEDAL   Nancy 419

MEN

GOLD MEDAL   Roy 24, Don 208

SILVER MEDAL   Jim 38, Rich 611

BRONZE MEDAL   Larry 519, Richie 424

PING PONG

LADIES

GOLD MEDAL   Frankie 104

SILVER MEDAL   Joan 205

BRONZE MEDAL   Patsy 108

MEN

GOLD MEDAL   Jon 36

SILVER MEDAL   Yvon 209

BRONZE MEDAL   Jeff 504

WII BOWLING

LADIES

GOLD MEDAL   Donna 36

SILVER MEDAL   Sue 504

BRONZE MEDAL   Sue 424

MEN

GOLD MEDAL    Irwin 332

SILVER MEDAL   Bob 308

BRONZE MEDAL   Randy 409

AIR HOCKEY

GOLD MEDAL   Jeff 504

SILVER MEDAL    Richie 424

BRONZE MEDAL   Lou 8

POOL SHOTS

LADIES

GOLD MEDAL   Donna 36

SILVER MEDAL   Judy 404

BRONZE MEDAL   Sue 504

MEN

GOLD MEDAL   Jon 36

SILVER MEDAL   Bill 43

BRONZE MEDAL   Bob 308

March 20, Nude Olympic Update

Hello Everyone.  Today, Friday is another busy day. 

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

Remember for each event you compete in you get a ticket put in for the raffle drawing at the Closing Ceremony.

Here are the results of the events for Thursday.

PETANQUE

GOLD MEDAL   Paul 404, Jim 35, Cindy 402, Jerry Apt D

SILVER MEDAL   Cris 312, Bob 402, Randy 409, Denise 219

BRONZE MEDAL    Ron 204, Judy 404, J 401, Bob 308

PETANQUE SKILLS

MEN'S DIVISION

GOLD MEDAL   David 225

SILVER MEDAL   Bill 43

BRONZE MEDAL   Tom 512, Bob 402

WOMEN'S DIVISION

GOLD MEDAL   Sue 424, Joan 205

SILVER MEDAL    Carma 308

BRONZE MEDAL   Cindy 402, Sue 504, J 401

LADDER TOSS

GOLD MEDAL   Bob 308

SILVER MEDAL   Kathy 24, Jeff 504, Paul 404

BRONZE MEDAL    Tom 512, Betty 512,

PICKLE BALL

NOVICE DIVISION

GOLD MEDAL   Doc 401

SILVER MEDAL   Merv Apt C, Bill 26

BRONZE MEDAL   Claudia 405

ADVANCED DIVISION

GOLD MEDAL   Ann FOS, Joan 205

SILVER MEDAL    Jeff 504, Randy 409

BRONZE MEDAL   Jon 36, Paul 404

March 19, Nude Olympic Update

Hello Everyone.  The schedule for Thursday is:

Petanque starts at 9 AM. 

 Petanque Skills is at 1:30 PM.

  Ladder Toss is at 1:30 PM. 

 Pickle Ball is at 1:00 PM. 

Here are the results from Wednesday.

WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL

GOLD MEDAL

Joan 205, Catherine 410, Chic 18, Cindy 414, Donna 16, Sandra 20, Sue 504, Theresa 118,

SILVER MEDAL

Frankie 104, Ang 316, Carol 47, Donna 422, Linda 45, Lucie 429, Mamy Lou 209, Wendy 627

BRONZE MEDAL

Annie 28, Alma 8, Ann FOS, Dorothee 216, Judy 404, Kathy 24, Sue 409, Terry 502

 

HORSESHOES

GOLD MEDAL

David 225, Betty 512, Cindy 402

SILVER MEDAL

Tom-Apt A, Gale- Apt C, Joan 205

BRONZE MEDAL

Paul 404, Judy 404

LEMON ROLL

GOLD MEDAL

Loretta 523

SILVER MEDAL

Roy 24

BRONZE MEDAL

Mike 221

RITZ CHALLENGE

GOLD MEDAL Bob 308,

SILVER MEDAL Paul 404

BRONZE MEDAL SUE 409