Monday morning started with Paul going to his computer club meeting and Jane off to Stretch class. Jane then joined Paul at the computer club since the guest speaker’s topic was E-Books. Patty (our friend from the cruise) was speaking and demonstrating her Kindle. Very interesting way to carry and read books…… hmmm do I sense a potential gift here? – so I can lessen the weight in the trailer of course!!
The rest of the day we spent by the pool and then finally decided to go out for a quick Mexican dinner – since we had not stocked the fridge yet!
Tuesday Paul puttered around the trailer, putting the awning back up with all the straps and clamps needed to withstand the Texas winds which do gust up to 40 miles per hour. Jane skipped water aerobics since the pool heater was not working. But later in the afternoon, we both went for a dip which cooled us off nicely. That night we took our friend Doug out to dinner at the Longhorn Cattle Company. Yesterday (Monday) was his birthday, so we treated him to dinner, and the restaurant even provided a free dessert – but we spared him the pleasure of the singing waiters and wearing the longhorns.
After dinner we came back to Fun N Sun for the Las Vegas night. Doug was the big winner with two prizes, Jane didn’t win, and I used my dollar to buy an ice cream bar – so at least I got to eat my winnings.
Wednesday morning Paul skipped golf (40 degrees at 6:30am was not motivating) Jane went quickly to her Toys for Tots and then we both headed off with Doug to Victoria Palms RV Park for the 11:00 am Titanium Luncheon. About 140 people attended the luncheon. The food and conversation were excellent. We were glad to see our friends that we only get to meet at rallies and luncheons – and we made some new friends. We even met a couple from Silver Lake, On – they live right on Hwy 7, and have had a 2001 Titanium for sale all last summer. We have driven past this unit and it was fun to meet the owners. Apparently they had bought a new unit from Winter’s in Napanee, and he refused to take their 2001 unit as a trade. Hmm, does that make you want to buy there??
Wednesday night we were back at Fun N Sun for a dance featuring the Agency Band. It is really fun to have live bands playing several times a week here at the park. Our dancing may not be getting better, but we are having fun faking it… LOL
Thursday morning we went to the Koffee Klatch – to hear what’s new in the park for the upcoming week. This was followed by health exhibition and screening sponsored by the Valley Baptist Hospital. We both got our blood pressure read, cholesterol, and then we waited for an ABI test (Ankle/Brachial Index – which is a simple comparison of the blood pressure readings of the arms and legs, using a Doppler instead of a stethoscope. This is an accurate indicator of common circulatory problems in the extremities). Paul passed with flying colors, but not so for Jane – which may not be surprising with her arthritic knees and joints.
In the afternoon, we headed to Hildaglo – to Borderfest. This is the festival held by the border towns of Hildago Tx, and Reynosa, Mx. A real cultural experience – this year’s theme is Australia with animals and exhibits from down under. We enjoyed seeing these exhibits – especially the baby kangaroos. It was not as much fun as last year – probably the cold weather put a damper on staying out in the evening and not all the musical groups were playing. We plan to head back again on Sunday and will remember to take our camera with us.
Friday was overcast and dull. Paul finally washed the truck and we just took it easy during the day. Kind of a retired day. After supper we headed over to Harlingen to the Christian Fellowship Church for a Neil Diamond tribute. This act is from Branson which has been touring the RGV. The show was excellent – and we even got birthday cupcakes after the show to celebrate the star’s wife’s 50 birthday. During the door prize draws, Jane won free tickets to a show in Branson. Guess we will have to head that way either going home or coming down next fall. Yes we are coming back. We have put a deposit on our friend’s lot (Greg & Linda) – since they bought a manufactured home. Greg gave us first dibs on the site which Linda has landscaped. Guess I’ll have to hire her as my Mexican gardener!
Today started with an exhibition of all the arts and crafts and hobby groups at Fun N Sun. It is really amazing to see all the talent in the park, and to realize how many activities we can choose from to fill our leisure time. Our friend Doug took excellent pictures of all the tables, so I’ll “borrow” his link to let you see the pictures.
To see Doug's pictures click here : http://picasaweb.google.com/collindo99/20100306001/
This afternoon, we are off to Brownsville – to visit a flea market we have not yet seen. Then it will be back to BBQ a steak and accompaniments.
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