St. Patrick's Day

We started off the Day sitting outside our trailer site waiting for the St. Patrick's Day Parade.

It didn't quite measure up to the New York City or Montreals St.Patricks Day Parade, but it was full of fun and enthusiasm. 

All the Golf Carts in the park decorated in green and full of happy people.  And it did come right past our door.    We didn't have to drive anywhere to see it. 

Then it was off to the Pet Parade.

Sea-enna got a ribbon for best Irish Costume.

There were lots of dogs involved. 

They were all very well behaved .

The judging was interesting.  Best costume, curliest tail, pinkest nose, bluest eyes, curliest coat.  All fun nonsense categories, so that every dog got a prize. 

Then we had Sharon & Casey and some of our neighbours over for Happy Hour. 

I served "Irish Car Bombs", to willing participants.  It was a good turnout, and I think everyone had a good time. 

All in all, it was a great St.Patrick's Day, from beginning to end. 




Now it's time to start thinking about packing up.  We will be heading north on Monday.

Another Relaxing Day in Texas

It is another hot sunny day in Texas, but as usual there
is a wind to cool us off.   

Some of us like to relax in or by the pool.

Others have there own idea.  To each his own. 

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?