Several weeks ago Darlene Winslow asked me if I would do her a favor. Without even knowing what it was I said yes............then found out she wanted me to be part of a skit for St. Patrick's Day, in drag, along with several other guys from the park. Will maybe ask what the favor is before I say yes next time!
I was the "plain Jane" with dress designed by Waffle House, with waffles and "Brillo Pad" buttons.
John Crosby wore dress designed by Harlingen's Valley Morning Star
newspaper, and was made entirely out of yesterday's news.
Don Ferguson was decked out to go to the beach.
Harold Williams had a "Lipton Tea" dress, along with Toilet Paper hat and handbag.
Dave Keiper played the flower girl with a Gold Flour dress
Kevin Dacey was bridesmaid with a "hoop" dress, framed hat and flower fan.
Dave Gilmore was the much pregnant bride.
After each paraded on, and Dave Gilmore did a reading whereby he pointed out a couple guys in the crowd how were at the party that he thought he became pregnant, we all went back on stage and Ed Stanger auctioned off each of our costumes. Money raised went to "Care & Share" a sewing program the ladies work on each Thursday in the park.
One of the "Care & Share" workers
Theresa Van Oenen, from Ontario, Canada, had made and donated a quilt which was auctioned off. It brought $400.
One of Lola Schoppe's throw rugs was auctioned
And, a wall hanging made by one of the ladies was auctioned.
All the money went to the funds to keep the "Care and Share" ladies making quilts during the winter.
Last night we had a free soup supper, cleaning out the kitchen for the season. Everyone was filled with either Ham and Bean soup, Turkey Noodle soup, or potato soup. I tried all three and they were all winners!
Jake and Helen Ferguson were honored for the 15 years they have been a part of the park. They are from Broken Bow, NE and have sold their unit so will be spending the winters up north now.
Last night we still had enough people to play bean bag baseball. Many are leaving each day and it is anticipated vast majority will be heading home by April 1st.
While Phyllis has been working every free moment on a quilt for LaRhoda, I have spent my time getting the Texas Room enclosed for the summer. Just put trim on the front yesterday. Will get the trim on west wall windows and then finish area on the platform before we head home.
More later, Lynn
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