We must be having too much fun. I noted that the last time I posted here was in early November. We really are getting into the swing of things here and participating in many of the activities too. I have considered adding two new activities. Depending on the learning curve I may take up Boccie Ball. I watched for some time and it looks like fun. I am also considering getting into Billiards again. It has been many years since I played but I suppose with a little practice I could do well.
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving and will be our first without the whole family around the table. We will be attending the dinner here along with 300 or so others. I am told they put out quite a nice spread and have a great time. Hope you all have a great Thanksgiving.
This weeks edition of the newsletter is full of upcoming activities. The local Minor league Hockey Team, The Killer Bees, has a season long special for us Winter Texans. We can get a regular $15 ticket for just $6 and special savings on concessions at the game. The Minor League Basketball team, the Vipers, also have a special for winter Texans that is worth looking into even though I am not a big Basketball fan.
Progresso, just over the border in Mexico is having a Welcome Back Festival for the Winter Texans on December 5, with free food and drinks as well as local arts and crafts and Folkloric dancers and Mariachi bands. There will be a special trip to Hidalgo for a tour of the Festival of Lights. It will include the bus there and back, the light tour and dinner for just $15. Sounds like a no brainer to me and we are signed up for it.
I see tickets are already on sale for the New Years Eve bash at the MB ballroom. We need to get our reservations in for that too. It is beginning to look like a really great winter here in South Texas, and we plan to enjoy all of it.
We hope all of you have a very happy joyous, and fun holiday season.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Friday, November 6, 2009
Change is in the wind
As you may recall, when we first arrived I reported on the very heavy winds we had for several days. I was under the impression that such heavy winds were the norm for this area. I must now admit that I was wrong and totally misinformed.
In the days following our arrival we have seen a dramatic decrease in the winds here. Most days we are seeing gentle breezes of 5 to 10 mph. At times we get gusts up to 15 or 20 mph but that is still way below the 35 to 45 mile an hour winds we first encountered.
The temperatures have begun to moderate a bit in the last week and it has rarely been necessary to run the air conditioner. The daytime highs are hovering in the mid 70's to low 80's, but that light wind makes it feel less hot. Our night time lows have gotten into the lower 60's and on occasion the upper 50's. Sucking in that cool night air with the fan helps to keep it cool inside during the day also.
I even opened up the awning and have had it open for the last four days
without incident, as you can see in this picture of our site. I do plan to dig out the tie down straps and put them on just in case. Several neighbors have told me they leave their awning open all the time, but do suggest tie downs just in case. I also have the wind speed alarm on the weather station set to go off in high winds.
Did you notice that golf cart in the above picture? We decided this place is way too big to get around without one. Prices are a bit higher here because of the demand. After some searching we found this cart at Mid Valley Golf Cars. It has all new batteries, new seat upholstery, all new tires and a new mirror. Considering the prices we were seeing we got a pretty good deal. The best part is the place we bought it from also stores carts over the
summer. When we are ready to leave we give them a call and they come out, pick up the cart, and put it in storage. When we return next winter they completely check it over, charge the batteries, lubricate it, wash it and then deliver it to us no matter where in the valley we go. That is not a bad deal for just over 200 dollars.
In the days following our arrival we have seen a dramatic decrease in the winds here. Most days we are seeing gentle breezes of 5 to 10 mph. At times we get gusts up to 15 or 20 mph but that is still way below the 35 to 45 mile an hour winds we first encountered.
The temperatures have begun to moderate a bit in the last week and it has rarely been necessary to run the air conditioner. The daytime highs are hovering in the mid 70's to low 80's, but that light wind makes it feel less hot. Our night time lows have gotten into the lower 60's and on occasion the upper 50's. Sucking in that cool night air with the fan helps to keep it cool inside during the day also.
I even opened up the awning and have had it open for the last four days
without incident, as you can see in this picture of our site. I do plan to dig out the tie down straps and put them on just in case. Several neighbors have told me they leave their awning open all the time, but do suggest tie downs just in case. I also have the wind speed alarm on the weather station set to go off in high winds.Did you notice that golf cart in the above picture? We decided this place is way too big to get around without one. Prices are a bit higher here because of the demand. After some searching we found this cart at Mid Valley Golf Cars. It has all new batteries, new seat upholstery, all new tires and a new mirror. Considering the prices we were seeing we got a pretty good deal. The best part is the place we bought it from also stores carts over the
summer. When we are ready to leave we give them a call and they come out, pick up the cart, and put it in storage. When we return next winter they completely check it over, charge the batteries, lubricate it, wash it and then deliver it to us no matter where in the valley we go. That is not a bad deal for just over 200 dollars.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Halloween Rio Grande Style
Things are beginning to happen fast around here. The full time 
housekeeper has been out sick for several days and with the weekend and the arrival of all the seasonals fast approaching we jumped in and got started on our workamper jobs a bit early. Our work schedule has on in the morning so every afternoon and evening is free. We also will alternate working weekends with another workamper couple. The rest of the staff here is very friendly and I am sure we will enjoy the winter.
For dinner yesterday we had a potluck in the Tradewinds Hall. Everyone
brought a dish to pass and there was so much food that we ate and ate and everyone still had leftovers to take home.
After the potluck dinner, tables were set up on the main street to await the trick or treaters. We were set up and passing out candy for a little over an hour and had well over 200 kids in costumes show up.
It was the best Halloween I have seen in many years. There were a variety
of costumes, and most were homemade. They ranged from quite clever to scary to traditional. These pictures give you a little idea of what I mean. The rest of the Halloween pictures can be viewed by following the Halloween link to the right.
Today is the first of November so many of the seasonal people are beginning to show up. Today is Sunday so we are expecting only 11 or so to get here but the floodgates will soon open.
housekeeper has been out sick for several days and with the weekend and the arrival of all the seasonals fast approaching we jumped in and got started on our workamper jobs a bit early. Our work schedule has on in the morning so every afternoon and evening is free. We also will alternate working weekends with another workamper couple. The rest of the staff here is very friendly and I am sure we will enjoy the winter.For dinner yesterday we had a potluck in the Tradewinds Hall. Everyone
brought a dish to pass and there was so much food that we ate and ate and everyone still had leftovers to take home.After the potluck dinner, tables were set up on the main street to await the trick or treaters. We were set up and passing out candy for a little over an hour and had well over 200 kids in costumes show up.
It was the best Halloween I have seen in many years. There were a variety
of costumes, and most were homemade. They ranged from quite clever to scary to traditional. These pictures give you a little idea of what I mean. The rest of the Halloween pictures can be viewed by following the Halloween link to the right.Today is the first of November so many of the seasonal people are beginning to show up. Today is Sunday so we are expecting only 11 or so to get here but the floodgates will soon open.
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