Thanksgiving PotluckB

Bob asked me it's l'd like to have the job of Park Security Guard.  I told him I would if he'd buy me this patrol bike. So far, he's dragging his feet :-)

Dale and Linda got in just in time for the Thanksgiving Potluck.  Every year, the Park owner, Robert Rolle, sponsors several activities in the club house.  It's always a time for some good visiting, and too much good food! 

Pat and Sue are getting ready to serve.  This is James and Sue's first year in the park.  She jumped in like a regular.  Good to see so many new faces in the park this year!

Speaking of regulars, I think I caught Char sneaking a sample :-)

Social hour starts at 4 PM.  Last minute preparations are made and we're about ready to serve.

We've been Wintering in the park for several years now.  These people feel more like family every year.

Do these ladies look like they're having fun?

Friends...Bill and Anna

And more friends.  Sue and Ruth

This couple arrived in the park just a couple hours ago.  How's this for a welcome!

Don is here for the first time this year too.  Beautiful huge toy hauler, a nice dog, nice Harley trike, and a nice guy.  Good addition to our family here!

Enough pictures!  Let's eat!

The boys, checking out the dessert room

This was a start.  Would you believe there was even more?

Someone missing here!  Our friend Elston wasn't feeling well, so Lois will do her best to eat his share.  Hope she took him home a plate full. And I hope I spelled his name right....:-)

Where's the food!

Gretchen and Myrna

Anna was sharing some Chinese Thanksgiving beverage.  Here we call it "White Lightning!

Dale making the rounds. 

Getting close to food time!

We had a good turn out.  There some that had other obligations today, or weren't feeling well, but more of the Park residents were here.

Mary did a fine job of making the table decorations

Dale and Linda are renting apartments in the park.  Dale is an old timer here, Linda is new...but you'd never know it.  Seems like we've know her a long time.

Reny is coming in for a landing

Thank goodness she made in down!

Ruth getting ready to have some table numbers drawn

The food line is orderly.  And there's always plenty to eat.

The Silver Fox.

Gloria, Sue, and Pat.  If you're nice to these ladies, you might get an extra large portion :-)

Pat loading up Janet's plate

These Canadians know how to make the most of a potluck!  Some fine food there!  Glad you made it here in time for the dinner!

After being served the meats and potatoes, you're on your own for all the other goodies

Chowing down

The end of the line...and there was plenty left over

Go girl go!  Sue knows how to slick up a bone!  She was one of the last to eat, was busy serving every one else.

Pat wore this apron Katie made for here last year.  We're hoping Jim and Katie will be here for the next park meal.     This will wrap up the Thanksgiving Park Dinner.  Feel free to share this blog address with friends and relatives.  A good way for them to see you during the Winter.

Sunday afternoon November 10th

85 pleasant degrees.  Fruit hanging on the trees.  Friendly faces and good music.  What more could you ask for on a Sunday afternoon.

Jerry is the music director in the park.  He does an outstanding job organizing Jams and occasional "sings". We have some fine talent in the park, and, sometimes guests join in that add to the music.  This was a little impromtu sing this afternoon.  Since Jerry sold his park model and moved across the street, we can't hear them well from out porch anymore.  Move back, Jerry!

Fisher's Landing at Martinez Lake.  This is about 40 miles North of Yuma

When it's busy on the water, you can buy food off this boat

Rode up there with Scotty from the park.  There are several motorcycle here during the Winter, but none are loud and obnoxious.  Quiet little street bikes, couple of large trikes, and very quiet Gold Wings.

You can rent boats here on the Colorado River

Edger the Egret paid us a visit

Very nice visitors center here.  Wild life and lots of excellent displays.  Well worth the short trip.

They are trying to replace the non-native Salt Cedars with Native Cottonwoods.  The Colorado River flows right down through through all that greenery

Old Mines, Petroglyphs, and wild life abound

This is the North entrance to the US Army Yuma Proving Grounds

November, 2013. 1st post of the new season!

The first "social".  Coffee and donuts every Tuesday morning, and any announcements that concern the park is usually made here.

Val is pointing to Ruth...and telling the new residents,"If you have any problems, to see this lady" :-).  Actually, I don't remember what she was saying. We did have a nice time visiting.  Thanks to Bob, our park owner, for providing the goodies.

For any that are on their way down here, this was the gas price on 11/05/13