Let's play Hot Potato!

Hear Ye, hear ye, one and all...

April 2, Monday

4 of the clock

Report to Castle number 424

To attend a roasting of potatoes. 

Bring your chairs and mead,

all toppings and utensils will be provided by

 Prince Richie and Prince Jon (the prince without the "H"), however if you would like to help with toppings check the sign up sheet on Sir Richie's shed door.

100 spuds will be burned at the stake-one has your name on it!

The Wind Wins Again!!

The forecast for tomorrow, Tuesday, March 27, calls for another windy March day, much like today. 

It's not fun to ride for a distance in this wind.  We have several of our riders out for health reasons and several more with equipment problems so we will not ride bicycles at Laguna Atascosa tomorrow, March 27.

We have one remaining bicycle ride scheduled for this year.

  Next week, April 3 we will ride the McAllen Walking and Bicycle trail which extends along second street from I-2, US 83 to the northern end of Col. Rowe Boulevard, 2nd street.

  We can ride a distance that suits the group on this out and back ride.  The Bicycle trail is safely away from traffic except at the crossings.  This is a very picturesque ride with a good surface and safe crosswalks when crossing traffic is necessary.  The trail parallels the irrigation canal so there are few crossroads. 

Lunch will be at Gatti's Pizza at Nolana and 2nd Street.

  We eat lunch during the ride so bring a bicycle lock to secure your bike during lunch.

Bicycle rides at led by Tom & Louise Butler

Lot 44

Spring Beer Fest

March 29, a Thursday

A spectacular, much anticipated event here at Sandpipers.

THE Spring 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.

Easter Pot-Luck

Easter Pot Luck

April 1st

Flip Flopz 2pm

Turkey and Ham provided, but bring a dish to share.

BYOB

Let Maria know by email or in person at the office

if you plan to attend.

Bicycle Ride Cancelled for Today

Once again we are canceling a bicycle ride.  Today's weather forecast for Port Isabel, on the coast just south of Laguna Atascosa, calls for winds from the north at 25 to 30 miles per hour during the morning.  The scenic loop at Laguna Atascosa is on the coast for about 6 of the 14 miles and the other 8 miles are inland but there are no trees to slow the wind.  This would make the ride very strenuous, not the enjoyable ride we want.  Our make-up day for this ride is next Tuesday, March 27.

Tom & Louise Butler

Chili Cook-Off

Marilynn - #12

Thanks to each of you who have entered the chili cook off.

Beyond my wildest expectations twelve

Sandpeeps have stepped up to the plate.

If dishes I have tasted before from these cooks are any indication the judges are going to have a tough time.

All participants will be recognized at the super happy hour

on 3/28 along with the judges and

we will award 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.

Then we get to eat up whatever is left along with all the other amazing dishes you guys always bring to the party. Maybe some cheese, crackers, onions, corn chips, and whatever else goes with chili should also be in order.

See you on the 28th.

All Scream for Ice Cream!

Ice Cream!

Tomorrow (Saturday) 1 pm in Cheerz

come enjoy Dick and Sharon's

luscious homemade ice cream and sorbet.

choice of:

*Vanilla

*Chocolate

*Strawberry

*Strawberry Sorbet

YUM!

Bicycle Ride Canceled

Our bicycle ride tomorrow at Port Isabel is canceled.

  Cool weather and Texas Week (Spring Break) are two factors that lead to his cancellation.

  Our ride is on city streets and Texas Week does

mean increased traffic.

Our next bicycle ride is Laguna Atascosa which is our longest ride. 

We'll hope for better weather on the 20th for that ride.

Tom Butler

Lot 44

Chili Cook-Off Contest

From Marilynn - Site 12

Chili Cook-off

We have many wonderful cooks here at Sandpipers and as part of the Olympic closing ceremonies we will give you the chance to showcase your talent. All you need to do is make your best chili and give it a name.

No restrictions, make it the way you like it.

We have a panel of four distinguished judges that will judge the entries and pick the best of the best.

All participants will be recognized and the winners announced at the Olympic closing ceremonies on March 28.

Karen has generously donated prize money for first, second, and third place and Buddy and I will donate a gift to all entries.

I will need your entry information

no later than Friday, March 16.

Give me your name, site number, and the name of your chili.

You can text/call me at 817-874-3723, e-mail buddyls@swbell.net, or just come see me at site 12.

Once I have all the entries we will get together

and talk about the judging process.

Once the judges have done their thing, remaining chili will be served at the super happy hour

following the closing ceremony.

Karen had a great idea about how to taste all the chili.

Bring yourself a small, six space muffin tin.

We hear they are available at the dollar store.

This is going to be a lot of fun and the more participation the better. I look forward to hearing from you so step on up there.

Marilynn

Golf Scramble

NOTE TO NEWBIES IN THE PARK -

we are having a best-ball scramble golf tournament

on March 26 - $2 entry fee,

lots of clubs available within the park if you need them. 

If interested see Ian at 502.

5K in Pharr

 The 5k in Pharr

Run or Walk
St. Patrick's Day
March 17th

Please see Duane 201 for entry blank.

Bicycle ride cancelled for March 6

I am canceling the bicycle ride scheduled for today, March 6.

  We have rain showers moving into the area.  These will be increasing through the bicycle ride time. 

March 13 is our scheduled make-up day for this ride.

  We'll hope for better weather then.

Tom & Louise Butler

Lot 44

Don't get your bicycles wet!!!

The weather forecast for our bicycle ride at Port Isabel on Tuesday does not look good.  They are expecting numerous thunderstorms overnight tonight with additional storms and rain showers during the day Tuesday, chance of precipitation is 70% tonight and 60% tomorrow.

We'll re-evaluate the weather in the morning but the chances of us going to Port Isabel on Tuesday look pretty slim.

Tom & Louise Butler

Food on the Boat Cruise!

I need your food order for the boat tour on Thursday ASP.

  Six choices:

Pork Tenderloin,

Chicken Strip Basket,

Shrimp Basket (6 Shrimp with fries),

Fish Basket (cod with fries),

Grilled Chicken Salad or

1/2 lb hamburger. 

You can text me 402-493-2939, email me cherbiker@aol.com or respond on my Facebook posting!

Lot #, name and order! 

Thanks Cher

Rio Grande Boat Tour

The Rio Grande Boat Tour is FULL. 

It will be crowded.

  If this is a problem for you see me Sunday or Monday (or email me, cherbiker@aol.com).  I will refund 4 couples.

  I don’t want anyone to be unhappy!!!

Boat leaves the dock at 11 am, Thurs 3/8,

with or without you!!!

  Please don’t be late.

  Riverside club in Mission - GPS address is 3681 Levee Rd.  When you get there, head toward the boat.  There’s about 50 of us so we should be easy to find! 

Feel free to comment - need ride, have room... so we can get some carpools organized.  We don’t plan in leading a caravan so you’ll need to find it on your own!

 

11:00 am — Don’t be late!

Cher

Got Stuff?

Park Wide Garage Sales

Saturday, March 10th

from 9am to 11am.

Sell Stuff and put out your Free Stuff in your driveway.

Spring clean up!

Also from Miss Vickie:

Craft Show will be Wednesday, March 14th
from 9am to 12 noon in Pizzaz!

This is for Crafts and New items.
8 Vendors will be coming over from Natures Resort.
Let me know if you need a table.