McKinney, Texas MCD

Yesterday we decided to take a different route and go I-30, it just happens to be really close to McKinney, Texas. We dropped by to see Jim & Peg and guess who else was here? Dave & Marie, so we were talked into staying overnight. We went to dinner at a great Pub-the food was really good. After dinner, the 4 of us played P & Jokers.
I am beginning to get a complex..the big L on my forehead.
After seeing all the cool electric shades, Hank and I really want to do them but can't find the time this trip so....we will just have to come back for another visit Peg & Jim. Thanks for spending the time with us, see you again.

Last Supper

Natalie had a really nice party, I claimed it was our go away party.(lol) After a wonderful supper, she decided we would all play musical chairs. Guess who won!
Oh yes...your Momma! Doesn't Hank look like he so excited to play too!

It was also Doug's BD Sunday, so we a really good cake too! and Karoke.

Farewell Palm Creek, unless the weather is too bad east, then we might be here longer.

The End of the Year Volleyball Season

Last night we had our Volleyball dinner. The food was awesome! For the Winter Season, Lillie's team the Volley Vipers came in first with over 49 wins, 11 losses, with an awesome coach.(l0l)
The Fall Season, my new team, Over the Top... pulled out the win in the last 2 weeks, with 43 wins-winning by only 4 games. It has to be the FOL that pushed my players in that last game when we were 7 down. What is FOL (Fear of Lillie)! Until next year my friends...I will miss you. You have all been such an encouragment and patient with me during my healing, and very supported while I pushed you..."Call the Ball" "Stay near the net" "keep the ball in play" "Stay in your area"!
Until next year!

The Dessert Museum

Wow...the rain really increased the beauty of the dessert. All the cacti were blooming and flowers, the birds were plentiful, the bees were carrying pollen.
I even got close enough to a couple of day old hummingbirds (hope you can see, double click top right picture). Can you see Momma feeding babies? Plus the dessert animals!

Just enjoy spring with me by viewing the pictures and thanking God for what he has created for us to enjoy.

Seeing ole friends again.

After 3 years, we finally were able to hook up with my good friends Georgann and Lamont. We first met them at "Camp Monaco" in 2007. We have talked over the years, tried to hook up but finally the last couple of days we have been able to visit. We even took a side trip to Tucson to see the Dessert Museum. I really enjoyed our time together and look forward to our next reunion.

Last Supper

We went over to Bob and Marlene for a great dinner. She out did herself.We said our farewells for this year. We will miss you, Scout and P & J. Take care of my plant.
Love you guys

(btw..she is squatting, while I can't bend...lol...and with the extra 1 1/2 inches I grew, I look like a tree.)

A Beautiful walk through the park.

Hank and I have been doing daily walks through the park, this was such a beautiful view, I thought I would share.
The cactus are in bloom, the flowers are gorgeous and it is in the 80's. Wow.
God is great in his creations, isn't he?

Good Old Days

This has been a really busy week starting off with "the good old days". A car show in the park with a band, hamburgers, lots of vendors and some really cool cars.

Harrah's casino and dairy farm

Hank and I drove to Maracopa to see what people were talking about this little town.
Establish 2000, in the middle of the desert, all we could find was a casino. So, we dropped by to check it out. They gave us $15 each for slots, and 2 buffet dinners ($19 ea.)
After a short time at the slots, and each of us winning, we walked away $80 richer and the dinner. Wow! We didn't even spend any of our money.
Wonderful drive and we did see a huge dairy farm, with cows as far as you could see, in the desert!

Happy Anniversary #4

What a great way to celebrate another year! Hank smoked a pulled-pork, we invited about 20 people to share,baked beans, corn dish, salad, slaw, deviled eggs, shrimp, Texas cake, yum yum. We had a wonderful time. Thanks again Tracy for encourging Hank to have that 2nd date with me...I know I have made his life more interesting!
God has truly blessed us both.

St. Patty's dinner party

Last night Marlene had a great dinner. Corn beef and cabbage, pototoes, carrots, onions, rolls and great dessert. 3- couples met 4 years ago. Wow! I can't believe it has been that long. We enjoyed great conversations and catching up with Rod & Jean, Bob & Marlene, Peggy & Jim, Ron & Wanda (new couple) and us.

Thanks Bob & Marlene, Great dinner!!

Volleyball Girls

Today the ladies that play volleyball got together for a great Brunch. As you can see, there was a ton of food. Nancy is such a great hostess. We had a ball (lol).
Pretty soon everybody will be getting in their car or Rv and start traveling. Until next year girls!

Volleyball for fun

Every afternoon from 2-4 we play volleyball for fun. Today Lee's grandchildren Melissa and Mike played with us. They did great!
Verna took this picture so I thought I would post it.

Time Out

Sometimes one of our players, needs to sit in Time out when they get a little excited. This was one of the times...Lee had to put on a St. Patty's hat and relax a minute.

Regional/Division NJCAA Championship

Last night we went with about 10 of our friends to the Championship playoffs. These women from Central Arizona College haven't lost a game in 2 years. Last night was no exception. They won! Now they go to Kansas for the Nationals! We had a great time with friends (who have gone all year) we just saw the last game. It was exciting with great defense on both team and the lowest score all year.One young lady shot atleast 6 3-pointers.

Lawn Bowling

My husband has really been going out of comfort zone. Today, he went with 2 friends, (Canadians) Bonnie and Gibson to learn how to play Lawn Bowling. This is very popular in our park with the Canadians.
These is the one where they wear total whites when they play! Today was just for learning. I also rolled a few and listened in, but I can't find time in my day to play something else!

Horseshoes?

Hank and I wanted to start tossing horseshoes, and followed the noise of the clanking shoes hitting the post. There we found Verna and Lee. They each took one of us and instructed us on the rules, scoring and how to toss correctly.
From my childhood days with family, we just threw them praying we would get close enough to beat our Dad.
Lee ordered us our own pair of shoes! Cool. We figured in the evenings at all these campgrounds we could practice tossing and might improve to be acceptable to play at PC next year.

Bow Wow Show

Well over 200 people attended the Bow Wow Show on the Pet side of the park. All you had to do was dress your dog, walk across a stage (they could do tricks).
Poor Buddy had re-injured his back and couldn't walk, so he missed it. I know he would have gotten 1st place for the prettiest dog.

Volleyball Party

I know, another party! They seem endless (lol). But how can you not go outside, by the pool with 78 degrees? huh!
Always a great time with my Volleyball Friends.

Mardi Gras Party

Between the masks, the beads, the king cake, the great Jumbalaya, and gumbo, we didn't need to be in New Orleans! What a great time with about 40 people!

Then to top off the evening, there was Karaoake. What singing!

This a catch up Post

Well...our TV lift wouldn't rise! Then to top it off, to get to the electrical stuff (which was behind the TV) we had to remove the bracket, the ceiling, the TV and just about anything else that was in the way!(lol) Hank finally, after waiting 2 wks for a part was able to repair and reinstall. Yea Hank!

Then for Valentine's Day, Hank got me some beautiful Roses. I got him a balloon.

Things are great here, weather is in the 70's.

Superbowl Party 2010

Whenever there is an excuse for a party, we will get together and last night was no exception. We attended a superbowl party with so much food, I got a belly ache. It was all great.It had rained in the morning and the wind picked up so it was cool once the sun went down.The best part of last night, everyone put money in a pot and guessed the score. I guessed the score 31-17 and won the big pot of $40.

Have a great week.

Cancer Awareness Month

This weekend has been very busy. Everything has been done with a donation to The Cancer Society. Friday night was very moving! We drove Bonnie & Gordon up to see the luminaria lights (over 4,000) set up all through the park. Each had a name of someone you knew written on the bags with beautiful pictures or whatever. It was very emotional strolling throughtout the walkways with all the cancers names.

Saturday, we watched the cancer walk with motorcycles, golf carts, bikes, and of course walkers. We cheered them on as they proceeded to go around the park.

Saturday night we headed over to Bob & Marlene's for some pegs & jokers.

Today is the big super bowl game! I am sure pictures will be posted later.

A day for bird watching

Today Hank and I came across some interesting birds, to see them better if they are dark, (click on the picture to enlarge)it was overcast.
The first one is an owl in the ground, he is holding up building a street.He is across from our RV Resort.
The second is a road runner going aross the wall beside our RV.

Softball Game

Every Tuesday and Thursday there is several softball games held here at the park. There are 5 huge RV parks close by and they come here to play. Palm Creek has the only ball park. But the main attraction is their hamburgers. We decided to go watch the game and try them out...they were huge and cooked on the grille right when you order. Great! Great games too!

Good Friends

In Indiana, months ago my girlfriend, Debbie had the neatest little basket for plastic utensils. It was a Longaberger Basket! I wasn't aware of these handmade, signed baskets made in Ohio until then. Well, I have looked everywhere including Katherine's stash (in the basement), gargage sales, on-line etc... Yesterday, I received a surprise packet with the cutest basket from Debbie with my very own basket. Thank you!