Whistling Ducks

Whistling ducks stopped in our former park each Spring about this time. I wonder if they moved just for us? (joke)  Butch spotted these as he was looking out the MoHo door and alerted me to them. The lighting wasn't ideal.

Whistling Duck Butt

Difficult Trivia

I went into the hard pile for this trivia question. Gotta throw a curve now and then.

Q. Aconcagua is the highest mountain in the Andes. But in which country does it lie?

The answer to the Olympics question was indeed Colorado.

Bits & Pieces Monday 3-30-2020

What do you do when you can't use the hall or do the activities in the RV Resort?

Well, you line dance in the street, help your neighbors with laundry, and wait until it cools off in the later afternoon. Then you ride bikes, ride around in your golf carts, make a trash run and/or go to a happy hour somewhere.


Remember tomorrow is the park meeting at 9:30 for Trophy Garden residence on your phones or computers where ever you do live streaming.

Our temperatures have been in the 80's and 90's. It seems so soon to have it so hot, but this season has been warmer than most years. We could use some rain now tho.

Remember to stay home and wash your hands.

Keep your hands out of your mouth and nose.

Keep healthy!!!



Betsie Brown

Caught My Eye 1

These were taken a few days ago. House Finch

Golden-fronted Woodpecker

 These were taken from my Motorhome while seated at my computer. The birds are very active now and I think they are happy the park has cleared out some.

 
Golfing is an okay activity and easy to keep the social distancing of 6 feet

If you want to see more pictures visit my blog at www.brooker3.blogspot.com

Olympic Question

What is the only U.S. state to have turned down the Olympics?

Yesterday's answer:
The Sahara desert in North Africa is the biggest desert in the world outside the polar regions. The Sahara stretches over 10 countries and is almost as big as the USA.

Desert trivia

Which non-polar desert is the biggest desert in the world?

medulla oblongata is

The medulla oblongata is located in the brain stem, anterior to (in front of) the cerebellum. This is a cone-shaped, neuronal (nerve cell) mass in the hindbrain, which controls a number of autonomic (involuntary) functions.

Zoom?

Butch's doctor's office called us a couple of days ago and asked if we had an Apple phone. We do not. Then they asked if we had the Zoom App. and I said no but we can get it and so we did but then they had a glitch on their end so we ended up with a simple telephone consultation. But since then I have been interested in becoming acquainted with Zoom. I can see where its use would be very valuable as a means to have a medical exam without going to the doctor's office and the mess of a waiting room. Here is a link where you can get acquainted too.
https://www.rvtravel.com/use-zoom-online-meetings-for-get-togethers/

I have not become proficient with its use but plan to do so.
www.zoom.us

US Trivia Answer

US Trivia
Which state's capital is the only one to contain three words?
The answer is Salt Lake City, Utah

Difficult Trivia?

I have had to resort to "difficult Trivia questions" But I have every reason to believe you will be able to get it. By guess or by golly! Have you heard that term in the last 40 years?

Where in the human body would you find the medulla oblongata?

Friday's Trivia

Country Music Classics Song Titles
Choose the missing word: 'I Fall to _________'
Ground
Earth
Nothing
Pieces

Since this one is too easy, especially for Trophy Gardens people I am giving you two today.
I knew this one so it can't be all that difficult.

Which Letter is it?
In printing, it’s the color black. In chemistry, it’s potassium. In baseball, it’s a strikeout. Which letter is it?

A. K

B. R

C. T

D. X

Bits & Pieces Thursday 3-26-202

This from Karon Green: Lynda Francis called last night and they were in Norman, OK. La Quinta was closed except for workers, went to Best Western and got a room. They said they will be closing down Friday at Midnight. Be safe if you are traveling home. ??????????

Several asked what is the size of socks that JD and Jason wear. I checked with Jason and he said he wears a 9-10 and JD wears a 11. I can't wait to see what y'all come up with this summer.

 

From Shirley Chaput ( Winnipeg, Manitoba, in Canada )

We appreciate those prayers for our 13 month old twins in Overland Park, KS - still the same and one doesn't know why they arch their backs.  45 yr old nephew, Craig's Precise Plate Assisted Bone Transport leg surgery was postponed on the 23rd, due to the current virus situation.   

His sister, 43 yr old sister, Laura has been diagnosed with Breast Implant Disease and hoping for removal on April 23rd. She possibly has cancer in her lymph glands due to the implants. Some ladies have died because it is so hard to diagnose  ( auto immune system issues, etc ).

Prayers would be greatly appreciated for the above, as usual because with prayers - my grandmother told me they can break Steel.   Also, everyone ( Trophy family ) please keep safe, stay indoors or safe distance from others because of the facts on Coronavirus-19 and not Fear.  Want to see everyone healthy, next season. God bless y' all.

For you that are heading home be safe!! if you are looking for a place that is open yet, you may need to use one of the internet motel booking websites.

Betsie Brown

Birthstone trivia answer

What is the only birthstone that is not a mineral?

Answer: Pearl

US Trivia

Which state's capital is the only one to contain three words?

Bits & Pieces Tuesday 3-24-2020

                                                               
As of today there are 377 people in the park, on 211 sites and 61 pets too!!


A note from Chris Lang: I just wanted to say how wonderful of a time I had here as I was recuperating from shoulder surgery. I met the most wonderful and friendliest people, and I will remember a lot of great moments from my time here.

When I return to Oklahoma, I plan to look for work and start a job very soon. However, I will do whatever it takes to come back here frequently during my vacation times.  You've also got an additional Winter Texan in me living at Trophy Gardens after I retire!

Thanks to all who I met for making my time special and I wish you all the best! Chris Lang



You have been a pleasure to get to know while you were recuperating from your surgery. I know some are going to miss you at Trivia and others at shuffleboard. Wishing you well as you look for a new job. Betsie


Dan and Linda Lang: Effective 7:00 AM Monday, March 23, 2020, the Shuffleboard Courts are closed to all individuals. This is the policy of the Wilder Corporation. Thanks to all who participated, your support made this one of the best seasons we have ever had.  See you in a few months, and remember the Shuffleboard season starts on the 1st of November. Have a Great Summer and stay healthy. Dan and Linda Lang




There was a Park Meeting today that was live-streamed. I wanted to tell some of what Stephanie, Karen Green, Lynn, JD, & Pastor Darrel had to say.

Karen thanked all the volunteers in the kitchen and those who have helped her this season. She reported that the first Elegant Dinner will be in December. The theme for the Dinner /Dance will be in February and the theme for will be The Sr. Prom.



Lynn announced the Volunteer of March is Lynda Francis!! She will get her certificate and get her picture taken to be posted on the North wall. Congratulations Lynda. Mail will continue coming. If you get a package, look on the list by the office door. A note from the 1st responders.. please wear your badge when out in the park. The 1st responders don't know all of the people in the park and it would be a big help to them. Also, write your lot number on the back of your badge.



JD asked those in the park to please abide by the rules. Do not use the buildings, golf course, or the shuffleboard courts. Let the business office know that if you have something that has to be repaired and you have to call someone for repairs and let the welcome center know who is coming to do the repairs.



Stephanie has a challenge for the Trophy Gardens family while they are home this summer. There has been quite a following of the crazy socks that JD and Sheldon, aka Jason, wear at the hall meetings. It is a “Silly Summer Sock Challenge” The rules are no sports socks and no kinky or untasteful socks. Buy socks for both guys and bring them back in the fall when you return for the next season.



The pastor said a prayer for all and those returning home. Amen!!



That is all for tonight!!

Betsie Brown

Birthstone Trivia

In my mind, this one is easy enough to not make it a multiple choice. 😇

What is the only birthstone that is not a mineral?

Sportsy trivia answer

Which of these presidents owned an MLB, NBA, NHL, or NFL team?

William Howard Taft

**George W. Bush**

Donald Trump

Warren Harding

LEARN MORE

If you guessed Donald Trump, you were close: Donald Trump attempted to buy an NFL team several times, and while he didn't ultimately pull that off, he did own a pro football team in the short-lived USFL. Warren Harding, meanwhile, owned a minor league baseball team, the Marion Diggers of Class D Ohio State League. The only president on this list with a stake in a team from one of the four major professional leagues, though, was George W. Bush, who was part of the ownership group of Major League Baseball's Texas Rangers from 1989 to 1998. Bush gave up a leadership role with the ownership group in 1994 when he was elected governor of Texas, but he remained invested until the Rangers were sold in 1998 for $250 million. The Rangers are worth nearly seven times that much today, but don't feel too bad for the 43rd POTUS: His roughly $600,000 investment earned him nearly $15 million in return, and shedding his business interests helped to position him for his successful presidential run in 2000.

Source: ESPN | Date Updated: March 23, 2020

Sportsy Trivia

Which of these presidents owned an MLB, NBA, NHL, or NFL team?

William Howard Taft

George W. Bush

Donald Trump

Warren Harding

Peter Pan answer

Peter Pan is the captain of which group of boys?

Answer: Lost Boys
More information: The Lost Boys are a group of young boys in Neverland let by Peter Pan.

Trivia Day 3

Peter Pan is the captain of which group of boys?

I am finding this is not working very well on Facebook. I have always had a problem finding things after the fact on Facebook. Good to know some things never change!

Check on this blog page for the answer on the following day.  I know how to function with a blog, having 18 years of experience!


Oh yes, Canada's emblem is the Beaver!

Trivia Day 2

Trivia answer from yesterday was The Spanish Flu.

And now for something completely different.

 The beaver is the national emblem of which country?

Book Bub

Both Butch and I subscribe (free) to Book Bub. It is a source of low cost and free books. Butch will never buy, reading only the free ones but I on occasion will buy one if it grabs me. While we are all being loners it may be time to get engrossed in a good book. Try Book Bub!
https://www.bookbub.com/launch

Trivia!?

I understand that many of the residents left in Trophy Gardens are going a bit stir crazy with all the activities halted. Can I do something with trivia, please? I shall try. There are many online trivia websites and I will suggest a few as we go along this track and get you started.

Here is the first question: What was the common name given to the pandemic in 1918?

The answer will be tomorrow. Of course, you can cheat and maybe that is the idea of it. If you do much surfing and searching on the Internet you know how easy it is to have one search lead to another and soon a whole hour has passed.

 I used to teach computer/Internet lessons basically to seniors. One of my lessons was the 20-20-20 rule. Every 20 minutes look up from the computer screen to a distance of 20 feet for at least 20 seconds. Take it one step further and take a 20-minute walk. Your body will thank you.

And here is a trivia website I find useful and fun.
https://trivia.fyi/

Bits & Pieces Friday 3-20-2020

Forty Hoss Collar participants got together Wednesday evening, March 18th to play three games of Hoss Collar. Lots of laughs and fun with several brand new players. Richard Zimmerman won 1st Place with 646 points, Bob Yeley won 2nd Place with 619 points and Moe DeRosier and Dean Fox shared 3rd Place with exactly 600 points each. If you don’t know how to play come and learn how it is easy and only takes just a few minutes to learn. Bring a ONE Dollar Bill (no change) get there next Wednesday, March 25th by 6:15PM and breathe some fresh air.  See you next week!

Marsha, head of the first responders, says that you are not to give the patient any water or food when calling for help. That may delay anything that will be needing to be done when they get to the hospital.
Marsha also said if you have a sore throat, call the Dr.s office and not go in.

Karen said that the theme for the dinner/dance 2021 party is “The Sr. Prom”. That was the most asked for one. Be looking for your dresses and tuxes when you are home this summer.

That is all for today!!
Betsie Brown

For Oldagers too.

Bits & Pieces Tuesday 3-17-2020

 
   

                                                 

Tuesday 501 people on 277 sites and 71 pets

As some of you know already, all activities and buildings at Trophy Gardens are closed due to the Coronavirus. Many residents have headed home so we look like a ghost town. We are still getting mail and the pool is still available to use. With any luck, this won't last too long.

From Glyn Massingill: All activities in the MH including Pickleball have been canceled due to covid-19 precautions

As we have recently sold our mobile home we have some items for sale .. a brown corduroy love seat (5 ft)- large off-white leather chair and ottoman- brown recliner- 2 10# propane tanks- golf cart storage cover Excellent condition. $40 All in excellent condition. Must go. See at lot 706 or call 913-731-3230. Kenny & Martha Kuder

Carol Ahlstrand is looking to buy lazy susans from people who are not needing theirs. Contact Carol Ahlstrand 807-626-6752.


Busy Bees want to thank you for coming to the pancake breakfast on Tuesday. All of it helps them work towards a sewing center. Thanks also for the donations to help us toward our goal.


Short for tonight!!
Betsie Brown

How it is

There are those up North wondering how the Coronavirus is affecting us in South Texas. As of this writing, there are no known instances in the Rio Grande Valley. Precautions are being taken by some entities. The local hospitals are limiting visiting hours to noon to 6 PM, limiting visitors to two per day and screening all people who come through the lobby, asking them a series of questions. That procedure has been taking about an hour to get into see anyone. Some people do not believe the warnings are necessary. "What if you are wrong?" Also, none of these precautions are going to hurt. In fact, it would not hurt any of us to make them a permanent part of our daily life.

The basic protective measures against coronavirus include: 

1. HANDS Wash them often

2. ELBOW Cough into it

3. FACE Don't touch it

4. FEET Stay more than 3ft apart

5. FEEL sick? Stay home

Bits & Pieces Sunday 3-15-2020

If you are leaving and have food you don't want to take, there are tubs in the hall by the doors you can put your food in to be given to the Alamo Food Pantry. Thank you, CFO

Remember the Busy Bees Breakfast on Tuesday morning. Breakfast will be served at 7:30 am. I gave you the wrong time last week.

The Elegant Dinner is 4:00 to 5:00 pm for Happy Hour and dinner is served at 5:00.

For Sale: Breckenridge Park model, 2000 New air conditioner and heater. It will be 2 years old in May. New flooring in the living room, new wains coating on the wall in living/kitchen area. Has 2 bump-outs, one in living room and one in the bedroom. Large storage shed with a washer and dryer in it. Carport and patio. Most furnishing will go with the sale if desired. Roof recoated 4 ½  years ago has ½ year warranty left on it. Full-size gas stove and full-size refrigerator. Asking $15,000.00 or best offer. Lot 218. For more information please call Dianna at 715 813 0214.

Carol Ahlstrand is looking for Lazy Susan. If you have one at their place and are not using it if they would either like to sell it or give it away, please contact Carol Ahlstrand 807-626-6752.  

For Sale: I Ball Hitch or Rearview Camera for 5th Wheel or Travel Trailer. Wireless, Large Monitor, Rechargeable, No Drilling Heavy Duty Magnet Attachment, Like New. See at: https://www.iballhitchcam.com/ $75.  Dan Lang. 405-818-2714, Lot 587.

On Wednesday, March 11th we met for Hoss Collar. Very nice weather and 37 people came out to play.  Karl Pettersen won 1st Place with 699 points, Ray Young won 2nd Place with 673 points and Donna Hanke won 3rd Place with 610 points.  Donna’s score sheet was stuck to Ray’s and her score was overlooked and not called out, but she did get her dollar back. It was later discovered among the others. Congratulations Donna! That is an excellent score.

We had several new players and it is not too late to come and learn to play.  Right now it looks like the last night that the Lang’s will host is Wednesday, March 25th, anyone who would like to organize the Wednesday night Hoss Collar is welcome to do so and we will loan you the items that you might want to use.  See you next Wednesday!

Pickleball Schedule 3/16

3/16 Mon. 11-3

3/17 Tues. 3-5:30

3/18 Wed. 11-3

3/21 Sat. 11-3

On March 15th.  ten teams showed up to play pool in the Mixed Doubles pool games..  There were eight games played by each team..  Winning 6 games of the eight played were     Lola Wulf & Paul Kelleher.    Winning 5 games each were teams   Barb Jacobson & Greg Dowhaniuk.,      Betsie Brown & Elmer Hanke,      Arja Tiitto & Jerry Thibodeau, and team  Deon Spangler & Jake Jacobson.    Come join in on the fun -  Mixed Double pool games start every Sunday afternoon at 1:30.   A good time is had by all.  Be sure to sign-in on the pages by the door. 

There were 194 people in church. About half of the congratulation stood when Pastor asked how many were going home this week. The pastor said he could not visit with patients in the hospitals for now due to the virus. Those added to the prayer list and in the hospital are Butch Brooker, Joyce Evans, Kay VandeeStouwe. Don Blasey has been moved to a retirement facility in Mission. Get the prayer wheel spinning for those on the prayer board and those added.

That is all for tonight!!

Betsie Brown

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Bits & Pieces Friday 3-13-2020

Tuesday evening is the last “Elegant Dinner” put on by Karen Green and her crew. There are still spaces available for dinner. If you haven't been to one it is quite an experience. This will be my second one as I enjoyed the first one I went to.



Sunday will be the last Ice Cream Social for this season. 3:00 to 3:30 pm.



Thursday, March 19th is the park appreciation Party. 4:00 to 6:00 pm. Everything is provided. Music is provided by Curt James. Stop by the Activities Office to get a free ticket. This will let the cooks know how much food to prepare.

As of now, there is a bus trip planned for the “ Winter Texan Appreciation day” in Pregreso, Mexico. The bus will leave here at 10:00 am and meet you to be picked up at 2:00 pm.



Mike Owens reported that 100 flags were burned on Sunday last week. About 60 people attended the ceremony.



Marsha Schmidt suggested that you take your Red Envelope home with you with it in your glove box in case you would need it. Bring it back with you when you return for next season. It has useful information where ever you go. She let us know that the 1st Responders have had 38 calls so far this year.



There will be trivia next Tuesday night at 6:30 PM in the Main Hall in the usual place I have a couple of volunteers to fill in for Butch. More on that later. You can find the answer to one of the questions at this site:

A clue to the answer is in the first 4 paragraphs on this Wikipedia website:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russo-Japanese_War



Little did we know when we chose Trophy Gardens for our winter home the depth of the saying " Being in the right place at the right time." We are very grateful for all the care we have received from so many people and given so freely. We feel very blessed. After I wrote about the events of the night Butch fell and broke his leg you would be amazed to know the number of our longtime friends and family who are surprised how well we were taken care of by so many. Being in the Trophy Garden family feels like a warm blanket on a cold night. Thanks to all of you! Mucho Gracias!!   Love, Barb and Butch Brooker



Bean Bag Results for 03-10-2020

1st Place-Bill Danielson & Bob Lee

2nd Place-Wayne Beckman & Ray Gullekson

Consolation-AW Martin & Bob Carlson



T.G. had its own Bean Bag Tournament on 03-12-2020 in the hall.  For the men:

1st Place-Ron Beeksma

2nd Place-Bill Danielson

Consolation-Darrel Buchholz



For the women:

1st Place-Jan Buchholz

2nd Place-Donna Fullhorst

Consolation-Deb Bessey



That is all for tonight!!

Betsie Brown

Trivia on Tuesday? Yes!!

There will be trivia next Tuesday night at 6:30 PM in the Main Hall in the usual place. I have a couple of volunteers to fill in for Butch. More on that later. You can find the answer to one of the questions at this site: 

A clue to the answer is in the first 4 paragraphs on this Wikipedia website:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russo-Japanese_War

Little did we know when we chose Trophy Gardens for our winter home the depth of the saying " Being in the right place at the right time." We are very grateful for all the care we have received from so many people and given so freely. We feel very blessed. After I wrote about the events of the night Butch fell and broke his leg you would be amazed to know the number of our longtime friends and family who are surprised how well we were taken care of by so many. Being in the Trophy Garden family feels like a warm blanket on a cold night. Thanks to all of you! Mucho Gracias

Love,

Barb and Butch Brooker

Bits & Pieces Catching up

 


Friday 3-6-2020
Peggy Carnis is asking for prayers for my son in law, David, from Denver, Colorado.  He is fighting stage 3 esophageal cancer.  Thank you. Time to get the prayer wheel going again for Peggy's son-in-law ad others that are on our prayer board.

Trophy Gardens did it again at the Alamo parade!! A big thanks need to go out to Gayle Fields for her leadership on our participation in the parade. Also Teresa Howard for her choreographing the line dancers!! A lot of work went into the whole parade entrances. Walter did his part to bring a trophy home too!! For you that are not here to see them dance, you can go to the Trophy Gardens Facebook page to see it.

****Janet Yeley needs some more golfers from Trophy Gardens on Monday for the Trophy Gardens/Winter Ranch Golf Tournament. Call Janet Yeley at 317-440-4663. She needs to know if you can play by Sunday.

Linda and I got to spend the month of January at Trophy Gardens and enjoyed our stay.  We found everyone friendly and helpful.  We would especially thank Roger and Lynda Frances and Dean and Sharron Fox for including us in all the activities.  Linda enjoyed her time sewing and quilting where she met many friendly people.  The table games in the evening were fun for both of us.  Thanks for a very enjoyable time as Winter Texans.  Gary and Linda France.

The Shuffleboard Activity participants are meeting Thursday, March 12th at 4:00PM at Mr. Gatti’s for food, fun, and friendship.  We have reserved a room and we want to invite all those who play shuffleboard four times a week, once a week, occasionally, never, next year or whatever and their friends to join us. Mr. Gatti’s is located at 4100 N. 2nd street in McAllen.  See you there!

Lois Craig reported that at our Minnesota gathering we announced that Ron & Sandy Mannz and Bill & Sandy Danielson will be hosting the 2021 Minnesota get together. We always LOVE  cheerful volunteers.
Wednesday, March 4th was another great night for Hoss Collar.  The terrible wind that came through the park that morning had died down so we could get out and enjoy the games. Moe DeRosier won 1st Place with 655 points, Linda Lang came in second with 634 points and Ted Evans came in third with 578 points.

On Thursday, March 12th at 4:00PM all shufflers and friends of shuffleboard will meet at Mr. Gatti’s for food, fun, and friendship.  A room has been reserved for this occasion.  The address is 4100 N. 2nd street in McAllen. See you there.

Arja and Greg Dowhaniuk 807-633-2561 are looking to rent a park model for next year for 3 months; January, February and March. We are presently renting in the park now and would very much like to return next year.



Sunday is the beginning of Daylight Savings Time. Church is at 9:00 am, followed by cookies and coffee, The last Entertainment is Sunday @ 7:00 “The Men of Accord”. Ron Neujahr from Trophy sings with them—


**Tuesday is the Denim & Diamonds Party from 5:00 to 9:00 pm.



Wednesday is the blood work at 7:00 am. Don't be late!! Fast from midnight

until after the blood test. ***At 2:00 until there will be Pie & Coffee for $1.50.

That is all for tonight!!
Betsie Brown

                                                               



Thursday 3-5-2020
602 People on 331 sites and 77 pets!!
Pastor Darrel has lost his cross that he had for 22 years. If you find it, he surely wants it back and is willing to pay a reward for it.

Lynn introduced the Team of workers in the park and told us how many years they have been here. They are part of the park family of Trophy Gardens, and some have been here for quite a while. As Lynn said we have a stable workforce. Lynn & JD have been our managers for the 6th season. They have done a great job making our park beautiful and working with the residents.

JD said that the final roads will be paved this summer. The ones where the storage is will not be done, but they don't need to be done.

NOTE FROM COKE & CHARLES:
We want to thank everyone for helping us to celebrate our 69th wedding anniversary.  We were quite surprised to have such a turnout. We love you, too.

On Wednesday, March 11th, in the Pool Hall, at 12:00 noon, there will be a hanging of Memorial Badges for Jack Wilson, Kerry Fitzpatrick, and Caryl Todd. Everyone is welcome to attend.

A Pancake Breakfast on Tuesday, March 17th from 7:30 to 8:30 am or until the pancake mix and sausage are all used up. No tickets on sale just come with your $5.00 and get your food. Sponsored by the Busy Bees Quilters.

The 1st Responders have had 35 calls so far this year.

Stephanie has asked if you have an activity for next year, fill out the colored papers on the shelf by the Activity Office. They are trying to get the calendar figured out for next season.

From Robbie Keuhner----- Be sure to check the Bean Bag score for Tuesday. If you were a part of supporting this outcome, God Bless You. Thank you for caring, pushing, kidding, supporting and keeping an eye out for him. For showing up to practice in the breezeway, the encouragement when he grew tired and the cheers when he finally hit the board. Thanks for helping him build his support cane. Every day has been a blessing And being a part of the Trophy family is a blessing. You warmed my heart.

This is the result of Bean  Bag.
 March 3rd
1st place—-A. W. Martin/ *Ken Kuehner
2nd place—Gail Pelli /Jake Tisdal
Consultation—Jessie Jackson/Paul Mettler

March 5th
1st place —A.W Martin / Ron  Beeksma
2nd place —Jessie Jackson/Dick Brand
Consultation— Gail Peluk/ Vince Yount

Pickle Ball is having a get-together Sunday, Mar 8, at 4:00 PM

Bubba’s, 2608 IH-2W, McAllen, Tx 78503, (956) 661-2233

All Players welcome, present and past.

Meet in front of MH at 3:00. We will leave @ 3:30 and caravan over.

Please RSVP number in your party attending to:

Glyn.massingill@gmail.com or (540) 533-7884

Retired couple looking for a Clean Trophy Gardens 4 month Mobile rental for next winter (Dec 2020 thru March 2021). We prefer 2 BD 2 BA w/washer/dryer. No smoking/no pets unit. I have rented from Henry Gaines and Carolyn Soeteber before. Jon and Linda Pierce 402-499-8403


Trivia
We had 6 teams competing on trivia Tuesday night and it was a night of challenging questions. Coming in first was Team KnewBees with members Linda and Bob Davis, Alice Gory, Rich Dayton, Candy Dewey, and Mark and Sue Trimm.
2nd place went to Team SmartyPants with members Janet Yeley, Dan, Linda, and Chris Lang, Bob and Jean Williams, Heather and Richard Donald, and Barb Jacobson

Team B&B and Team WDK (WeDon'tKnow) required a tiebreaker question with Team WDK becoming the winners for 3rd place.
We will not be having trivia next Tuesday, March 10th due to a dance being held in the Main Hall.
The next Trivia Night will be on St Patrick's day, March 17th unless something conflicts. Barb and Butch Brooker

That's all for tonight!!
Betsie Brown

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Apology

I work with 3 different blogs and sometimes I make mistakes and post to the wrong one. So if you received one about Butch's progress I apologize. I meant that for our personal blog. If you really do want to see the personal one I am okay with that and you can find it at www.brooker3.blogspot.com.
Maybe I will get my head together one day soon.

Life Changing moment

This is a personal entry from me and I do not ordinarily do that but this is an exception.
Barb Brooker
Saturday night about eight we decided to get our showers out of the way because of a couple of upcoming shows we wanted to watch. I went first without incident and then Butch. He dropped the soap and when he dropped the soap, bending over to pick it up, bumping his head on the built-in shelf, flinched, feet slipped and he fell out of the shower with a hard hit on the metal piece on the bottom ledge breaking his right femur just below his hip. It made a very loud sound. So loud the neighbors heard it and thought it was "The Knocker". Another story, for another time. I did get rattled but finally calmed myself enough to get the first responders called.
The first responders in our park are a group of qualified medical people who come to the aid of anyone who needs it. The number to reach the first responders is on the back of our badges and they are incredibly useful. When we check-in, we are asked to fill out a sheet of medical questions on a form, place it in a red envelope and leave it in an easy to spot location. Our's were on the visors in the front of the motorhome.  The first responders have had over 30 calls in the park this season so far. They determine if an ambulance is needed and in Butch's case there was no doubt so Marcia had me call 911 before she got here. 911 keeps you on the line but Marcia took over when she got here. Her husband meets the ambulance at the gate and leads them to the place. It was quite the event getting Butch strapped to a board and moved out of the motorhome and into the ambulance but everyone involved did an excellent job. I rode in front with the driver. He was very careful trying to make the trip as smooth as possible. We went to McAllen Medical Center ER and they were very busy! Saturday night in the city! They x-rayed him using a portable machine. In fairly short order they had him moved to the 4th floor in room 429. I stayed the night trying to sleep in a very uncomfortable recliner. Neither of us got any sleep. Keny and Mikie Patrick, our next-door neighbors to the north, told me to call them when I needed to come home as I got into the ambulance and so I did. The people in this park are super. I have not found a bad apple in the bunch.
 I planned to spread the help around so I didn't put too much pressure on one friendship. Dave and Liz took me back to the hospital after I got some sleep.  I missed talking to Butch before he went into surgery and I hated that but such as it was, it ended up making the wait time more productive. Butch went to the surgical area at 12:45 pm, into surgery at 2:00 or so, into recovery at 4:30 and into his room about 5:45. Surgery went well. Dr. Lago told Butch he had to fight for a surgery time slot because the hospital doesn't place a broken leg as an emergency.
Butch just called me (9:45 am, Monday) and they have him up in a chair!! He said it went fairly well and yes, it hurt but it was bearable. He was sitting in the chair all the time we talked and it helped both of us feel very hopeful!! They told him to go ahead and use the leg as normal, walk, put pressure on it etc. AMAZING. When it comes down to it Butch has always been a trooper! And healthy as a horse!

Bits & Pieces Thursday 3-5-2020

                                                                       

 602 People on 331 sites and 77 pets!!

Pastor Darrel has lost a cross that he has had for 22 years. If you find it, he surely wants it back and is willing to pay a reward for it.

Lynn introduced the Team of workers in the park and told us how many years they have been here. They are part of the park family of Trophy Gardens, and some have been here for quite a while. As Lynn said we have a stable workforce. Lynn & JD have been our managers for the 6th season. They have done a great job making our park beautiful and working with the residents.

JD said that the final roads will be paved this summer. The ones where the storage is will not be done, but they don't need to be done.

NOTE FROM COKE & CHARLES:

We want to thank everyone for helping us to celebrate our 69th wedding anniversary.  We were quite surprised to have such a turnout. We love you, too.

On Wednesday, March 11th, in the Pool Hall, at 12:00 noon, there will be a hanging of Memorial Badges for Jack Wilson, Kerry Fitzpatrick, and Caryl Todd. Everyone is welcome to attend.

A Pancake Breakfast on Tuesday, March 17th from 7:30 to 8:30 am or until the pancake mix and sausage are all used up. No tickets on sale just come with your $5.00 and get your food. Sponsored by the Busy Bees Quilters.

The 1st Responders have had 35 calls so far this year.

Stephanie has asked if you have an activity for next year, fill out the colored papers on the shelf by the Activity Office. They are trying to get the calendar figured out for next season.

From Robbie Keuhner----- Be sure to check the Bean Bag score for Tuesday. If you were a part of supporting this outcome, God Bless You. Thank you for caring, pushing, kidding, supporting and keeping an eye out for him. For showing up to practice in the breezeway, the encouragement when he grew tired and the cheers when he finally hit the board. Thanks for helping him build his support cane. Every day has been a blessing And being a part of the Trophy family is a blessing. You warmed my heart.

This is the result of Bean  Bag. March 3rd

1st place—-A. W. Martin/ *Ken Kuehner

2nd place—Gail Pelli /Jake Tisdal

Consultation—Jessie Jackson/Paul Mettler

March 5th

1st place —A.W Martin / Ron  Beeksma

2nd place —Jessie Jackson/Dick Brand

Consultation— Gail Peluk/ Vince Yount

Pickle Ball is having a get-together Sunday, Mar 8, at 4:00 PM

Bubba’s, 2608 IH-2W, McAllen, Tx 78503, (956) 661-2233

All Players welcome, present and past.

Meet in front of MH at 3:00. We will leave @ 3:30 and caravan over.

Please RSVP number in your party attending to:

Glyn.massingill@gmail.com or (540) 533-7884

Retired couple looking for a Clean Trophy Gardens 4 month Mobile rental for next winter (Dec 2020 thru March 2021). We prefer 2 BD 2 BA w/washer/dryer. No smoking/no pets unit. We have rented from Henry Gaines and Carolyn Soeteber before. Jon and Linda Pierce 402-499-8403

Trivia

We had 6 teams competing on trivia Tuesday night and it was a night of challenging questions. Coming in first was Team KnewBees with members Linda and Bob Davis, Alice Gory, Rich Dayton, Candy Dewey, and Mark and Sue Trimm.

2nd place went to Team SmartyPants with members Janet Yeley, Dan, Linda, and Chris Lang, Bob and Jean Williams, Heather and Richard Donald, and Barb Jacobson

Team B&B and Team WDK (WeDon'tKnow) required a tiebreaker question with Team WDK becoming the winners for 3rd place.

We will not be having trivia next Tuesday, March 10th due to a dance being held in the Main Hall.

The next Trivia Night will be on St Patrick's day, March 17th unless something conflicts. Barb and Butch Brooker

That's all for tonight!!

Betsie Brown

Trivia snippet

Trivia

In the state of Michigan, you’ll never be farther than six miles from a body of water.

Quilting at Trophy Gardens

This morning I wandered into the room that houses the longarm quilting machine and found Gayle Steinbeck and Susan Hudson. Gayle was getting ready to quilt her quilt and was working at the back of the machine following a pattern. This longarm quilting machine is one of the many attractions of Trophy Gardens and is a real plus for those of us who enjoy sewing and quilting. You can see the paper pattern and how you follow it to create the quilting design. Gayle made it look pretty easy! The quilting ladies are working hard to get a new sewing building built with all kinds of fund raisers and even though this season is almost over I know when we all get back next fall there will be more things going on to make this new building a reality.

Trivia Results for 3/3/2020

We had 6 teams competing on trivia Tuesday night and it was a night of challenging questions.
Coming in first was Team KnewBees with members Linda and Bob Davis, Alice Gory, Rich Dayton, Candy Dewey, and Mark and Sue Trimm.

2nd place went to Team SmartyPants with members Janet Yeley, Dan, Linda, and Chris Lang, Bob and Jean Williams, Heather and Richard Donald, and Barb Jacobson

Team B&B and Team WDK (WeDon'tKnow) required a tiebreaker question with Team WDK becoming the winners for 3rd place.

We will not be having trivia next Tuesday, March 10th due to a dance being held in the Main Hall.
The next Trivia Night will be on St Patrick's day, March 17th unless something conflicts.

Candy's Point of View

Manager Lynn

Photographer Candy and husband Rick Dewey