Thanksgiving 2012

One of Pat's contributions to the dinner was her "Lemon Pie Hawaiian.  Lemon Meringue with a base of crushed pineapple, Coconut and brown sugar on the bottom crust.

People pictures.  You can pick yourselves out...Sure hope I got everyone in  picture.

Getting the "side" dishes set up. Val leads a helping hand everywhere!

Anna was busy with her camera.  Maybe I can add some of her pictures in here.....?

Final preparation are almost over..the people are ready to hear their table number called.

Time for some of the newer folk to get better acquainted.

Our host, Robert Rolle, escorts in the honored guests, Mario y Maria.  

Happy faces

Don is helping Val with the turkey.  It's a LOT of work to have everything cooked, cut up and ready to serve.  Several people had a hand it the general work, and everyone helped with a potluck item or two.

2012 is off to a slow start.  We've not seen this many empty seats in the several years we've been coming here.  Lots of reasons.  But, it's Thanksgiving, and we're all thankful for what we have and that we're here to enjoy the company, the park, and the Perfect weather!

M & M's.  Mario and his lovely wife Maria, were our honored guests.

Janey always had a pleasant smile.  Jerry is anxiously waiting for the food.

Our favorite Manager Ruth.  The food is ready, Ruth is giving instructions about who eats when :-)  It's done by drawing table numbers. 

The 2nd half of the food line.  The first is the Turkey, Ham, Potatoes, stuffing and gravy.  There is always more than enough to go around.

Since I was sitting next to Maria, I used her plate as an example of some of the food.  She was very Conservative compared to some :-)

When we bought into the park, Mickey and Laurie taught us the advantage of buying some "buffet" plates for time like this.  My "low carb" dinner.  It was excellent, and I didn't have to feel guilty afterwards.

Food is on!

From loud and boisterous, to almost dead silence.  Everyone is enjoying the food 

Frank and Ruth always do more than their share of work to make these "get-togethers" a success.  And, they always turn out GREAT!

Dutch seems to be enjoying his food.  I think he was in the Army or something :-)

Don and Gloria.  She's pretending to be using her napkin, but is really just camera shy. :-)

Don & Jo.  I see 4 BLUE eyes!

The last table to be drawn, but it looks like they still was able to find a little food left.

I think I have everyone, but will add just a few more shots.

By Christmas, we hope these tables will be full!

A happy group, all with full tummy's.

Jerry and Pat.  Jerry is chewing for the first time since getting all new teeth a couple weeks ago in Mexico.  They sure are "purty"

Bob and Lynda.  The ones that make all this possible.  Thanks!

Marlene just told Pat they had run out of dessert!  Pat is going into shock.

Actually, there was more than enough, and a lot left over.

I passed on the goodies, but Pat made up for it.  Lemon Pie, Pecan pie, and a beautiful cinnamon roll.

March is marching

Pat with Dale and Ev.  Slab City and Salvation Mountain are less than a hundred miles from Lynda  Vista.   Very interesting place to visit.  On the Eastern Banks of the Salton Sea

Lots of Art Cars out in the desert

One of the local residents 

A shoe tree in Slab City

A very friendly place

Dale and EV at the entrance.   

Back in the park.  More "Musical Trailers".  With people leaving for the Summer, and some buying and selling going on, it's the usual Springtime to swap spaces for those that make it work out the way they want.  It's all Supervised by Ruth, of course.  She does a fine job as Park Manager.

Lots of Chiefs and Indians. But they get the job done!

Char is celebrating Saint Patrick's Day!  Nice outfit!!

Winding down

Several time a year, some residents play "musical trailers".  Buying & selling for a variety of reasons.  Usually all parties involved end up happy with the changes.  This morning, several volunteers are helping Janet move into her new Winter Home.   Right next door to Bob & Lynda, the park owners, Janet will have to "Walk the Line" :-)

A flower spike on a High Country Agave Cactus.  A field trip for some park people to see the sights and eat Apple Pie!

Downtown Julian, CA.  A popular spot for tourists from California and Arizona.  Wonderful Apple orchards in the close hill sides make the little farming/mining town famous for their Apple pies and other Bakery goods.

Jerry, Marlene, and Mickey hold up cones from a "Large Cone Pinyon Pine.   The nuts from these cones were food staple for the local natives.

Laurie got into the picture!   She and Marlene are both very "crafty" ladies, I'm sure they will do something wonderful with these cones.

Darrel & Don Spend a lot of time out here solving the World's Problems.  A nice cool place by the golf green for  daily visits.

You never know what you'll see in the Lynda Vista!  Katie is giving Jim  a haircut in the early morning sunshine!  A beautiful Saturday morning!

Trip to Castle Dome City

Monday, March 5th, several people from the park visited Castle Dome City and the Museum.  

http://www.arizonaguide.com/things-to-do/castle-dome-mines-museum-yuma-az

A working mining town, Gold, Silver and Lead.  The ore went by mule teams down to the Colorado River near Stone Cabin, then went down to the Gulf of Mexico and through the Sea of Cortez, then up the coast to smelters in San Francisco.  Castle Dome City used to have a larger population than Yuma!

The town square.  Cabins and period items have been moved here from the 7 other mining communities near by.  Some are original from this little city 

A good picture o the Dome that the mine and the town was named after.

Like most activities in Lynda Vista, food is a focal point.

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Stay tuned for more activities pictures.  I'll mention again, if you have something you'd like to share, please let me know.

Aliens in the Park

Who IS this Alien?  Someone took over Jerry's body!  Is that a shovel in his hand?

It wasn't long before the Alien pulled the old "Tom Sawyer" trick, and soon had Dale, Ev, and Marlene doing the large share of the work :-)