This week has been a really busy one with RV Park sponsored events and local street gatherings. It is getting closer to the end of the month of March, and many of the northern folks who farm – are packing up and heading home to start the planting season. Each day brings more empty lots – can’t wait until the end of the month when the only ones left here will be permanent residents and Canadians who are waiting till mid April to start the treck north.
Last Friday night our Titanium friend Doug’s wife flew in for her March break vacation. So early Saturday morning, they were touring the park. Saturday was a beautiful hot day. After the arts & crafts show in the rec hall, they headed off to Padre Island, and Jane & I headed to the Don Wes flea market. I ordered a sun screen for the awning, and of course, Jane visited her favorite bathing suit vendor. Then we headed to Nuevo Progresso, Mexico (a short 15 minute drive from Don Wes). We were running short of Tequila, so what better place to stock up than Mexico. After that it was back home and over to the pool.
Sunday morning was our usual church and Mexican breakfast at different restaurant. There is no shortage of new places to try! In the afternoon, we had Doug & Sue over for happy hour and BBQ. We managed to eat in time to attend the evening ice cream social – who needs to plan dessert when there is ice cream being served in the rec hall. After the social, Patty & (Tall) Paul joined us back at the trailer and the six of us had an enjoyable evening.
Monday’s big event was the Luau Party and Dance. Being elected Luau King and Queen is apparently the highlight of the RV season (we’re still learning….LOL). People had spent Sunday and Monday decorating their tables with all sorts of lighting and other effects. See pictures to understand. We were sitting with the 2002 Luau King and Queen – a couple in their late 80’s who have been married close to 70 years. We certainly enjoyed getting to know them and their friends who have been here close to 20 years. The park Hula Dances and Warriors were fun to watch along with the other Luau festivities. This was followed by a dance where the Cruisers band played.
Tuesday was a cloudy, rainy day. Fortunately we had booked a tour of the Hidalgo Pump house built in 1909 which is about 45 minutes west of here. The Old Hidalgo Pumphouse museum tells the story of irrigation that changed the Rio Grande Valley from a no man’s land to a major agricultural region in the 20th century. We also enjoyed a trolley ride through the historic town but the rain prevented us from going to the river bank to see the modern day electric pumps. We also missed touring the world birding centre that is located there but we know we can return next year on a sunny day.
Tuesday evening there was a Saint Patrick’s Day eve party which we passed on knowing that there was a Saint Patrick’s Day party on Wednesday evening. Wednesday morning Paul drove Doug and Sue to Harlingen to catch their tour bus to Mexico. He then went golfing, back to the Don-Wes flea market, farther west to the Camping World in Mission and then to several store looking for a green shirt to wear to the dance. While he was gone, Jane went to Toys for Tots and then enjoyed the park’s Saint Patrick’s Day parade – few decorated golf carts. The dance wasn’t too well attended but we enjoyed the Agency band – complete with the guitar player from Newfoundland.
On Thursday afternoon we went to a pot luck lunch / dinner in the rec hall for Father Isaac, the priest the Catholic church we attend. About 60 Winter Texans from the park hosted to the party to thank the priest for making us feel welcome here.
Later this afternoon, we will go to the Canadian pot luck supper. Next week we will have to start diets if we want to be able to fit into our clothes.
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