Bits & Pieces Friday 5-29-2020

 Rosie Pfaff is asking for prayers for her son who is a policeman in Minneapolis. He is right in the middle of the trouble going on. He is where the precinct is burning. Also prayers for her grandson and granddaughter who are also policemen there. Her Granddaughter is a doctor and she had to close her clinic because of it. That is how close she is. Get the prayer wheel spinning for Rosie's family and for the troubles stopping.

Belinda Avalos's mother-in-law passed away this week. For those of you that haven't been to Trophy for a few years, Belinda is the business office manager. She has been here for 7 years.

Keep the prayer wheel spinning for those that need it.

Betsie Brown

Here's the Deal

During the summer months when the population at Trophy Gardens is less than optimal it can be a challenge to post things of interest so I will now and then post things of my interest. My sister-in-law, Keri, sent me this youtube video mainly because Butch is a squirrel warrior and she knew he would enjoy it. I hope you enjoy it too. It is long but worth it if you have a sufficient sense of humor.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFZFjoX2cGg

PS: You can send me things to put on too. 😊

Bits & Pieces Tuesday 5-27-2020

I got a text today telling me that Marion Petro passed away today. She was 93 years old. To send cards to the family, send it to John Petro, 16520 Skyline Dr., Tindley Park, IL. 60477

Correction: Address for Adele Pulliam: 10600 E 13th St N. Apt 705.  Wichita, KS 67206 It seems that I got too many 6's. Typo!!

Wilma Weeks sends a big thanks to all of you who sent a card which really helped cheer her up.  Knowing how much they mean to the receiver she will make it a point to send cards to our TG family with issues.  You guys are great. Thanks again.  Tomorrow I go back to the surgeon and hopefully get out of the brace and start therapy to get the new shoulder working.

Park Model for Rent for the 2020-2021 Season. We would prefer four months of rental. It is a very nice park model. Call Merv 956-246-2876 or Betsy 309-344-1583. Maybe you have a friend looking for something to rent.

I will be sending out the June birthday and Anniversaries list soon. If you are not already on it and want to be on it, send me your names and dates.

Have a great day!!

Betsie Brown

Ivy Pollock Obituary

Bits & Pieces Wednesday 5-27-2020

Bits & Pieces

Wednesday 5-27-2020

Charle & Jean Bezio have a 2005 Newmar Kountry Star 5th wheel for Sale: 37' with 3 slide outs, rear kitchen, central vacuum, stack washer & dryer, very well built. Asking $12,000 or best reasonable offer. Can be seen on site 554 or call: 802-334-8858.

Gail Herman has Park model for sale -- totally renovated inside and out.  Lot 382 Titleist opposite the shuffleboard courts.  If interested, please phone  1-204-349-8606.

Lucy Klaas arrived home safe and sound Wednesday afternoon. Great traveling. Little traffic. Eat-in real restaurants. Lambert's in Missouri and had breakfast in a nice restaurant.

I visited with Adele Pullium this afternoon. She is doing very well. She has also moved into assisted living in Wichita. Her new address is 106600 E 13th St. N, apt 705, Wichita, KS 67206. Be sure to put her new address is your picture directory. Her cell phone number is 316-558-6440. She has been doing her quilting and has caught up on past projects. I wish I could say that!!

 

Ron Pollock ask me to post this. It is an experiment as I have not sent a picture before.  Look at the attachment to see Ivy Pollock's obituary. 

 

Learn something new every day  Makes the day worth living.....

Betsie Brown

Bits & Pieces Sunday 5-24-2020

It is with sadness that I have to tell you that Ivy Pollock passed away last night. Ron said that she had had a heart attack. A hospital bed was set up at their cabin and she was able to see her last sunset on the lake. Her family was all there and she passed peacefully. Ivy was 99 years young!! Ron said she read all 100 birthday cards that were given to her from the park. She said to thank everyone for the cards. Cards can be sent to Ron Pollock, 168 Dorcas Bay Rd., Tobermory, ON NOH 2RO




As some of you have already heard, Coke Fellenstein fell going down the steps of their trailer home. She hit her head and had to have surgery to close up the cut on her scalp. She will be in the hospital for several days and then go to rehab for a few weeks. Many of you may know that Coke is the originator of Bits & Pieces. To send cards: 800 S H 495, Lot # 689, Alamo, TX 78516




Somehow the phone number was short one number for Rita Huether. It is fixed now so see the correct phone number for Rita.

Mike & Karen Trainer have their Park Model For Sale: Lot 604, 2002 Trophy Gardens. Move-in ready. For more information and photos, please see the listing. Please direct all inquiries to Rita Huether, Winter Texan Home Sales, 712-281-9861.



Keep Safe Everyone!!

Betsie Brown

Bits & Pieces Saturday 5-23-2020

Mike & Karen Trainer have their Park Model For Sale: Lot 604, 2002 Trophy Gardens. Move-in ready. For more information and photos, please see the listing. Please direct all inquiries to Rita Huether, Winter Texan Home Sales, 712-281-986

Melvin Hitzemann from Akron Ia. Passed away March 18, 2020. Eleanor's address is: 350 N 8th Street, Akron, IA 51001

I have put up my flag for Memorial Day in remembrance of Gary Brown. I'm sure many of you have done the same for your family Veteran. May we never forget the sacrifice of the men and women of the United States of America so we can have a free country.


Stay Healthy & Stay Safe

Betsie Brown

About the meeting

61 Sites, 100 people, 22 fur babies

We had a short meeting this morning to talk about the gate.

It was good to see everyone this morning. It almost felt normal. We had a good meeting, thank you, everyone who came. JD is finding out answers to some of the questions already. As we know the answers, we will let you know. Remember, the out gate is in working order, you will need to stop to let the gate open. There will be a yellow stripe painted to show you where to stop. We don't foresee the "in" gate to be operational for 3 weeks or more.

Jd mentioned some of the upgrades already completed in the Resort: Pavement of the streets, Roof on the craft building, and chapel were replaced. 6 air conditioners in the rentals replaced, the pool deck sanded and repainted. More to come later in the summer.

Several people are having health issues and need prayer. Please keep Trophy Gardens people in your prayers.

That's all folks, have a great rest of the week.

From the office 5/21

Security Gate System: For those who are currently on site - Belinda will be calling you today to see if you want a fob, $40.00, or a key card $10.00. We want to start the process today. We will have a short meeting Thurs. morning at 9:00AM to answer any questions. Please pass the word to others who don't have Facebook.

The exit gate is working. Please pull up close to trip the eye on the gate. DO NOT go out of the "in" lane. We will be painting a yellow stripe to show where to stop. This will happen within the next 2 weeks.

See you tomorrow!

Bits & Pieces Wednesday 5-20-2020

 

Park Model for Rent for the 2020-2021 Season. We would prefer a three or four months rental. It is a very nice park model. Call Merv 956-246-2876 or Betsy 309-344-1583. Maybe you have a friend looking for something to rent.

Karon Green is home from the hospital and is getting ready to go back to Minnesota. She is on a very restricted diet for now and she will see her Dr. when she gets home. She can still use the prayer wheel !!

Wilma Weeks is home in Texas and now she has two weeks of home therapy and then six weeks of harder therapy. She sounded good and is now sporting a metal rod in her arm and a new ball shoulder. She also can use the prayer wheel for a speedy recovery.

1995 Park model is for sale from John & Bonnie Paulusse. It is on Classic Drive. It is priced for $15,000. It includes everything and is move-in ready. It has a steel roof, a side laundry/ work/ storage room. It has a covered patio area with a wind/ patio screen. Things included are washer/ dryer, new 19 gal hot water tank, flat-screen TV, blue-ray DVD, vacuum, power washer, drill set, leaf blower, BBQ, full kitchen, bedding & towels, bar fridge, patio set, 8 ft. ladder, 2 Norco bikes, weed wacker, and gardening tools. IF interested call John or Bonnie 519-396-2532 or the cell phone 519-832-7575

The last few streets were blacktopped this week. Now we have all blacktop streets in Trophy!!

Keep Healthy and Keep Safe!!

Betsie Brown

It is Tuesday 5/19 from the office

Tuesday Update:

61 Sites, 100 People, 23 Pets

As life tries to get back to normal, we will only post on Tuesdays.

Packages: If you are expecting a package you will be responsible to check on your own. We will not be posting them any longer due to the hall being open.

Blacktop: please do not drive on the fresh blacktop. It needs to set up and it is hot outside. It is best to stay off it until tomorrow morning. This includes golf carts and bikes.

Dances and gatherings: I spoke with our DM and he indicates we will not open for dances, gatherings, happy hours in the hall in the near future. He is taking a very reserved approach to opening up to the public at this time. Let's hope by mid June/July we can resume dances.

Murray's are leaving either Thurs/Friday for vacation. While we are gone Belinda is in charge. We check in with her and Charlie is on call in case there is an emergency.

Have a great rest of the week.

From the Office...

Hi Everyone, It's a beautiful Friday at Trophy Gardens.
Good News: All the buildings will be "open" for your use starting Monday.  Line Dancers, only 10 people in the hall and spaced 6' please.  The usage of the buildings is on your honor. The Club House hours will be 8am-5pm Monday-Friday. The pool hall will be open at 8am-10:00 pm as usual.  The bathrooms will remain open. No gatherings in the hall yet.
Blacktop:  The rest of the roads will be blacktop starting Tues. May 18th. 
Karon Green is in McAllen Medical. She is having tests done with regard to her gastrointestinal problems. She needs prayer.
We have 115 people with us. Some are leaving this weekend.
Have a great weekend.

Bits & Pieces Friday 5-15-2020

I'm home and am trying to get things put away while looking for the computer.

I want to let you know that we need to get the prayer wheel spinning for Karen Green, 

the kitchen coordinator at Trophy. She was bitten by a very deadly spider while in the loft at the hall. 

She is now in the hospital and needs your prayers.

Elaine Freitag passed away this week. I was on the road when I found out. 

To send cards to Lee the address is 303 E Washington St. Apt 255, Bensonville, Il. 60106 Prayers for the family.

It is a nice day in Iowa today. I hope you are having a great day.

Betsie Brown

Apology

Butch and I are currently en route to Iowa. We left Trophy Gardens on Sunday and our present location(Tuesday evening) is Coachlight RV Park in Carthage MO. We pulled in without a reservation and were lucky enough to get the last spot. They are hosting a crew of Windmill workers, who will be here for quite some time. I look back on the day as one filled with moments of gratitude and landing here where they had only one spot left falls in that category. For a full story check in on our personal blog: https://brooker3.blogspot.com/
Now on to my apology. I do not do much "on the move" type of Internetwork so I will keep up with Betsie's Bits and Pieces and other things that are sent to me as soon as possible throughout the summer. So send things to me (keep.movin.on@gmail.com) whenever the whim strikes you.
We do have to keep Trophy Garden people close to our hearts and the blog is merely one avenue. See you all in October or thereabouts.
Best wishes always.
Barb Brooker

Bits & Pieces Monday 5-11-2020

I got a call from Mel Hokkala today wanting to thanks everyone for the cards, calls and prayers for her family during Gene's illness. Everyone in the family was tested for the Covid Virus and everyone came back positive. One of the daughters is in the hospital on a ventilator now. Mel was in the hospital for two days, but is home now. One of the daughters is staying with her. We need to start the prayer wheel for this family.

Bits & Pieces will be hitting the road tomorrow. It's time to get Bryan home. He drives me and my pets home and in October we will be coming back. Remember if you have anything to share with our Trophy family, let me know and I will send it out. I enjoy hearing from you so keep us informed on your doings.

Have a great summer!!

Betsie Brown

Bits & Pieces Thursday 5-7-2020

 Bits & Pieces

The pool opened today to the delight of the Park residents!! No more than 10 in the pool at a time and keep your distance.

Jeanne Sterler had a birthday May 4. Add her to your calendars.

Mae Harp is going to 90 years young on her birthday, May 17^th, this year. A card shower is in order for this past Trophy Garden family member. Mae's address is: 2195 Briar Ln, Burton, MI 48509

The park is thinning out: 137 people on 83 sites ad 30 fur Babies.

Have a great day!!

Betsie Brown

Some Trophy Pics

Social Distancing.

 Mockingbird singing for all he is worth

 
The line of trees caught my eye

Black-bellied Whistling duck. I thought they had moved on but Butch spotted this one for me.

Lark Sparrow- taken from my window. The birds are far more visibly abundant here in Trophy now that there are fewer people.

From the Office 5/5/2020

Hi Everyone: Tuesdays Notes, Happy Cinco De Mayo
I will be so glad when we can open the common areas and see everyone at the Tuesday meetings! I'm hoping soon.
Site Count: 83 sites, 137 people, and 30 fur babies
The water will be off for repair after lunch. Main. is hoping it will be 12:30 and done by 1:00
We are lifting the mask-wearing to on your honor while playing golf, shuffleboard, etc. Just remember 6-foot distance.

The count down for the pool opening is 2 days!
Packages: Versteeg 698; Young 705

What kind of tree is that?

APP OF THE DAY

Seek by iNaturalist
This app is so cool! Next time you’re outside, simply open the app on your phone, point the camera at a plant, animal, bug, etc., and the app will identify and teach you things about that living object.

I took the advice of the above blurb I found in the RV newsletter, April 30th edition. I have been having a good time with it. Not only will it identify while you are looking at the plant, but I also pointed it at old pictures I had taken that were on my computer and it identified them as well.

Barb B

Perfect Day for a Walk

This morning I decided to get out and walk before the heat set in. I took my camera with me as I usually do. I discovered that this time of year is great for taking photos without interruption. Here are my miscellaneous meandering photos.

Golf Course

Giant Texas Cactus

We are missing the pool hall. We both spent a fair amount of time there before the "Great Fall" and Covid-19.

Just about anything you might like to do, you can do at Trophy Gardens

This arrangement of foliage looked particularly nice this morning.

 
Mourning Dove

A place to sit and reflect...

Golden Rain Tree

Texas Wild Olive.

From the Office Thursday 4/30

Good Morning and Happy Thursday!

I announced the wrong time for line dancing. The correct time is 8:30-9:30 am.

We still haven't heard anything about opening the common buildings. The laundry room is opening on May 4th, remember social distancing and masks.

Packages: Young 705; Davis 723; Mannz 701; Morrison 521.

Sunset in Trophy Gardens

Happy May Day from the office

Happy Friday: It's a beautiful day in the valley.

April Volunteer: I forgot to post our April Volunteer, it is a couple and they are here all year. Lynn and Glyn Massingill, Lynn is always willing to help out when we need her and then she gets Glyn involved too. They do everything from decorating to working the dances to pitching in with a smile. Thanks Lynn and Glyn for all you do to help make TG a great place.

For all those who left this week or this weekend - safe travels and we will see you in the fall.

No packages today.

Have a great weekend!