Texas 2012 Blog

Saturday, March 3, 2012

pleasant, breezy morning; temp 70; high to be 92.
helped Candy with a printer problem - finally vendor agreed to replace failing printer - was in warranty.
Diane & Candy went over to craft sale at Tropic Star just North of us.
then in preparation for the park-wide yard sale, Jim & I washed a number of highly valuable items he selected from his garage that he felt he could do without now.
after lunch at Whatsaburger, I napped.
local park residents came by in the afternoon to purchase the valuable items in our front yard.
very warm afternoon with gusty winds; biked around park viewing yard sale items.
dinner with Candy & Dan and Dan's sister & her husband.
evening show called Valley Finale which included several performers from shows earlier in the year.
and tonight I have a few photos; enjoy!

Howard bought the old bike beside Jim - what a saleman!

the Valley Finale show

breezy, warm morning; temp 73; high to be 88.
had 34 at men's breakfast this morning.
gusty winds but biked the entire park anyway.
in the afternoon, while Jim went bowling, Diane took Irene to pick up her car, and I watched NCIS: LA & napped.
late afternoon, we attended the volunteers appreciation dinner at the Hall
in the evening, I drove up to Edinburgh to attend the music show, Music for All Ages; it included 3 vocal groups and a band; each performing 6 to 8 songs; very enjoyable evening.
performing groups included: Men Of A-Chord, Magic Valley Chorus, Senior Ambassadors, Rio Grande Valley Band.
finally, I know you hate to hear this, and I'm sorry, but I have no pictures for you today. :-((

warm breezy morning; temp 70; high to be 90.
unusual happening today; my daughter Kathy reported that Wayzata School District (I have 2 grandkids at the High School) is closed today; can't remember the last time that happened.
perfect morning for our bike ride.
early lunch at the Hall because . . .
we accompanied Candy & Dan to Progresso where Candy had some dental work done.
hot afternoon; temp 91.
my renter's policy insurance is sending me a check to replace my laptop; they were most helpful.
evening's entertainment was Lindley Creek Bluegrass at the Hall; quite entertaining.

Kathy's front yard

Kathy's back yard

clear, calm, warm morning; temp 68; high to be 86.
craft sale today in our Hall; unfortuneately, both Diane & Beth will miss it; Beth departing today; Diane arriving late today.
morning was min-golf at The Zone again; gusty winds to 57 mph.
riding my bike home from golf, I stop for the mail; my computer was hung on the handle bar; it tipped over; now my computer screen is cracked; oh well - I wanted a new computer anyhow.
late after noon, I drove over to the McAllen airport to pick up Jim & Diane who returned.
evening we play Bingo at the Hall; Dan & I both won jackpots; yippee.

I must be sick this morning cuz' that picture seems fuzzy; what did I drink last night; did someone at Bingo slip me a mickey?

Proof #3

#1 has the most votes, so far

calm, cloudy, warm morning; temp 67; high to be upper 70s.
had to cut my bike ride short due to heavy mist rain.
MN picnic committees meeting at 9 at MJ's; see separate minutes.
then before the kids came, I went over to Candy's to diagnose her sick computer that wouldn't even boot up.
while there, her mother came by requesting help unloading some groceries she had bought, so I did that.
then when I got back home the kids had arrived and I helped Liam prepare breakfast for all of us that we ate on the patio; he's a good cook.
kids left for South Padre at about 11:30; sure is quiet around here; tomorrow evening, Jim & Diane return; so I need to wash towels & vacuum; plenty of time.
napped while the load of towels were washing.
afternoon cleared, got hot (80), so I went out for my full 4 mile bike ride.
when I got back, I found a golf cart in the driveway and a lady in the back yard painting a donkey. Thanks, Candy.
Candy called as her computer wouldn't connect after she had lost power; I was able to restore full operation.
made a small grocery run to H-E-B, had supper, watched tv, & went to bed.

ooo... this is fun

how does this look?

the 9th floor sure is high

nice hotel right on the beach

we can fly

hope there's no sharks around here

don't get your pants wet

is this close enough?

proof #1

cool morning; temp 54; high to be 73.
picked up Everett & Sally Leland, Brad's 2nd cousin.
picked up our friend, Dale Thompson.
ate lunch at Logan's Roadhouse.
drove up to Don-Wes flea market to get spice
drove to Chimney Rock to get picture of kids climbing wall; never found wall; found another 2nd cousin of Brad at Chimney Rock RV Park & Resort.
when we go home we found a strange bike beside the others; and then we found Candy in the back yard painting the donkey.
then we had to drive back to Chimney Rock to get Beth's purse.
on our way home, we drove up & down Cage looking for a Mexican non-fast food restaurant; finally ended up at Poncho's again.
now swimming as everyone was too tired.

at Logan's Roadhouse

I think she's showin' off

nice fruit

chimney rock

ladies deciding

I'm pisst

what's happenin'

I just love to paint

they caught me

don't know if I can eat all of that

formal photo for park picture roster

bad weather day: blustery, hard rain, cold; temp 46.
might even be to bad to go to Mexico today.
Bill Duenow's Memorial Service starts in a half hour, at 11 in Spicer, Minnesota; Bill was Diane's dad; may he rest in peace.
late morning Beth's family & I drove over to Nuevo Progresso, Mexico; lunch at Artero's was excellent as usual; and Beth & Lexi found lots of great bargains to purchase at the various Progresso shops.
Beth & family went to Pharr South for the evening dinner & Bingo.
while I joined Ruth Casey & June & Dick Kohler for a concert at McAllen Convention Center, called American Spirit; Irene provided her ticket as she wasn't going; all 3 have season tickets at that theater.
American Spirit was a musical with wonderful music and a lot of spirit; most enjoyable! Thank you, Irene.
and when I got home; guess what? everyone was already in the pool.
and do I have a lot of pictures for you tonight; enjoy 'em!