Bringing in Our Crop

Today Dan decided to tackle our Grapefruit Trees.  Apparently we have to make sure all the fruit is picked before we leave or the park will arrange for it to be done and send us a bill. 

We have decided that the trees are very much overgrown and need to be pruned way back, which we are not capable of doing, so we are going to get a few quotes on having it done. 
                                                                              

We also have to find out when it is supposed to be
done.  Should it be spring or next fall? 


Meanwhile we certainly got a good crop of Grapefruits off of our trees.  There were 5 full crates in all, we gave a lot to the immediate neighbours that we have met, then donated the rest to the club house for others to help themselves. 

The Question Is What's Going On?

Well, first off, I have been having computer problems.  That's why I have not been blogging.  So, what have we been up to since my last blog.  My last blog stated that we are trying to get more involved around the park, and we have.  On Saturday morning we went to the club house for breakfast and met some more residents.  Wednesday, we got involved in a Pot Luck dinner and met some more park people.  Last night we were invited to our neighbours for a wonderful Turkey Dinner.  I am trying to write down names as I hear them, but I'm sure I've missed a lot of them, and by next year I won't be able to remember any of them or even find my list and will have to start all over again

And in case my computer acts up again, our future plans are:  Friday night a club house Fish Fry, and we will go again for the Club House breakfast each Saturday until we leave.  Then after breakfast, I will go to the "Computer Class" they have here, to see if they can help me with my computer problems.  On Monday, we are even going to try out the "Hamburger & Bingo "night, on Monday, then next Thursday I have invited people over for St. Patricks Day drinks after the afternoon Parade.  I will be serving Guinness, Jamison's Whiskey, Baileys Irish Creme, and a mixed drink called an "Irish Car Bomb".   Then on Mar. 19th Saturday night we are off to see "The Cruisers" with Sharon & Casey, this will be our last event here, as we head north on March 21st.  

Blogging Less

I haven't been blogging much lately as we have been very busy.  But the trailer is now "Tied Down".  and one more chore is off our list. 
We attended a Park , "Beer & Brats" function this afternoon.  As you can see there were enthusiastic attendees. 

It was very well attended and we met some new people.

They had Pinatas you had to break with a pool noodle.    ??

The Beer was cold, and the Brats were good.

They turned the hot tub into a duck pond.  You bought a ticket, fished out a duck with a number on the bottom and claimed a prize with the corresponding number.  Dan won a puzzle game. 

And I won some home made cookies.  All in all it was a fun afternoon.  We are going to try to attend more of these type functions.

Chores On Sunday?

Well today's chores are done.  I've cleaned the trailer from stem to stern, did some sewing and got my veggies ready for Sunday dinner.  The sewing might sound like a simple chore, but I was doing it on my new sewing machine that I just bought and I had to learn how to use the damn thing first.  You can tell by my cursing that it's a far cry from my old Singer Zig-Zag machine.  But I think I have the basics figured out.  Dan's in charge of the roast on the Barbee, tonight because of the heat.  We are hold up in the trailer and haven't even been for a swim yet today as it is far too hot out there.  It's 88 out there now and is supposed to go to over 95.  So we will wait until the sun goes down then we will go for one of those evening swims I like so much. 

It's Chore Time.

Well, since getting back from our little sight seeing jaunt on Thursday, we have buckled down to do some necessary chores.  Friday it was grocery shopping.  Saturday, was laundry day.  And tomorrow will be clean the trailer from stem to stern.  But we will have to get it done nice and early, because it's supposed to go up to 95 degrees tomorrow.  But each evening we get to go for a hot tub and swim, which makes for a nice relaxing nights sleep.  We have still got to find out about those tie downs for the trailer.  That has definitely got to be finalized next week.  Still enjoying the heat, is that snow melting at home yet? 

A Trip to South Padre Island & Port Isabel

We went on a sight seeing trip to Port Isabel and South Padre Island. 
This is the first real sight, Port Isabel Light.

Then we decided to stop for "All you can eat" shrimp And it was great. 

The restaurant was really nice and they sure did give all we could eat.  In fact we won't eat until some time tomorrow. 

The restaurant is in a very natural area and kept very attractive. 

These are our friends Sharon & Casey, who we traveled with.  Thanks for the lift guys. 

Here's a unique take on a glass bottomed boat.  Its a glass canoe, hung from the ceiling with gold fish in it. 

Then we traveled on to a public beach access that had, Boomerang Billies Beach Bar. 

It was quite the rocking place. 

Then we all went for a walk on the beach, because Sharon wanted some sand for her garden. 

All in all it was a great day. 

Another Scorcher in Texas

Today we did what every winter Texan eventually does.  We went to the gigantic Flea Market.  It got up into the 90s today, but again there was a breeze, and as long as you weren't out in the direct sun it was OK.  After a long day of walking around acres of Flea Market, we came home Bar-B-Qed then again went for an evening Hot Tub and Swim.  This is something I could really get used to.  I love and evening swim.  I can't believe we only have 3 or 4 more weeks of this, for this year.