Last day of February

 58 degrees and windy here in Kenwood RV at 10:30 am on Thursday.

Yesterday Phyllis & Darlene, along with others from the park had a luncheon in downtown Harlingen.

I had a flat on

the rear tire

of my recumbent trike

earlier this week.

Had it up on the stand

to make it easier to remove

the wheel.  Patched the tube

and it didn't hold, so replaced

with a new tube.

Bass section and one lone baritone

Director Bob with tenors & bass section

Had a good practice with the barbershop chorus Tuesday.  Though we spent some time on the risers going over our 2024 program, Bob arranged us so all parts were facing each other and we worked on several new songs that may be incorporated into the program for 20225.

Tenors with part of leads on left

Some of the leads

Rest of leads with lonely baritone

Leads & tenors

We have a performance this Sunday and then only two more for the season.

More later, Lynn

AND THEN IT IS WINTER

 AND THEN IT IS WINTER 

  

 You know. . . time has a way of moving quickly and catching you unaware of the passing years.

    It seems just yesterday that I was young, just married and embarking on my new life with my mate. Yet in a way, it seems like eons ago, and I wonder where all the years went. I know that I lived them all. I have glimpses of how it was back then and of all my hopes and dreams. But, here it is... the winter of my life and it catches me by surprise...How did I get here so fast? Where did the years go and where did my youth go?

I remember well seeing older people through the years and thinking that those older people were years away from me and that winter was so far off that I could not fathom it or imagine fully what it would be like. But, here it is...my friends are retired and getting grey...they move slower and I see an older person now. Some are in better and some worse shape than me...but, I see the great change....Not like the ones that I remember who were young and vibrant...but, like me, their age is beginning to show and we are now those older folks that we used to see and never thought we'd be.

    Each day now, I find that just getting a shower is a real target for the day! And taking a nap is not a treat anymore... it's mandatory! Cause if I don't on my own free will... I just fall asleep where I sit!

    And so...now I enter into this new season of my life unprepared for all the aches and pains and the loss of strength and ability to go and do things that I wish I had done but never did!

    But, at least I know, that though the winter has come, and I'm not sure how long it will last...this I know, that when it's over on this earth...it's NOT over. A new adventure will begin!

    Yes, I have regrets. There are things I wish I hadn't done...things I should have done, but indeed, there are many things I'm happy to have done. It's all in a lifetime.

    So, if you're not in your winter yet...let me remind you, that it will be here faster than you think. So, whatever you would like to accomplish in your life please do it quickly! Don't put things off too long!

    Life goes by quickly. So, do what you can today, as you can never be sure whether this is your winter or not! You have no promise that you will see all the seasons of your life...so, live for today and say all the things that you want your loved ones to remember...and hope that they appreciate and love you for all the things that you have done for them in all the years past!

    "Life" is a gift to you. The way you live your life is your gift to those who come after. Make it a fantastic one.

    LIVE IT WELL! ENJOY TODAY! DO SOMETHING FUN! BE HAPPY! HAVE A GREAT DAY!

REMEMBER:....

"It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver.

"LIVE HAPPY IN THIS YEAR AND EVERY YEAR!

LASTLY, CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING:

    TODAY IS THE OLDEST YOU'VE EVER BEEN, YET THE YOUNGEST YOU'LL EVER BE SO - ENJOY THIS DAY WHILE IT LASTS.

~Your kids are becoming you.......

~Going out is good.. Coming home is better!

~You forget names.... But it's OK because other people forgot they even knew you!!!

~You realize you're never going to be really good at anything

~The things you used to care to do, you no longer care to do, but you really do care that you don't care to do them anymore.

~You sleep better on a lounge chair with the TV blaring than in bed. It's called "pre-sleep".

~You miss the days when everything worked with just an "ON" and "OFF" switch..

~You tend to use more 4 letter words ... "what?"..."when?"... "what?" . ???

~Now that you can afford expensive jewelry, it's not safe to wear it anywhere.

~You notice everything they sell in stores is "sleeveless"?!!!

~What used to be freckles are now liver spots.

~Everybody whispers.

~You have 3 sizes of clothes in your closet.... 2 of which you will never wear.

    ~But Old is good in some things: Old Songs, Old movies, and best of all, OLD FRIENDS!!

    Stay well, "OLD FRIEND!" Send this on to other "Old Friends!" and let them laugh in AGREEMENT!!!

    It's Not What You Gather, But What You Scatter That Tells What Kind Of Life You Have Lived.l

Busy week, with 1 Men & Women of A-Chord performance

 83 degrees with bright sunshine and a south wind here in La Feria, TX at 5 pm Sunday

Went over to Doris Winter's place in San Juan on Friday, ate at nearby Golden Chick and then played some Pegs & Jokers in the afternoon.

Spent some time Saturday morning at DonWes Flea Market.  Got some vegies from Joe as we had missed him Friday afternoon, being with Doris.

Saturday afternoon we went down south to San Benito and ate at the Longhorn Cattle Company.

Had some great stuffed potatoes and Baby Back Ribs!

Did my annual roof cleaning the other day.

The park people served something over Fritos one day.

Had a real good performance at Paradise RV in Pharr, TX on Wednesday night.

Our next barbershop performance is next Sunday March 3rd.

Till another time, Lynn

Men & Women of A-Chord performed at Kenwood RV Park in La Feria

 69º with bright sunshine in La Feria, TX at 10:00 am Tuesday.  Now that was true when I typed it!  It is now 66º at 9:20 pm on Tuesday.  Been busy all the time..........I need a vacation.

Picked up Bob Weise and Lois Outcelt at Snow to Sun RV Park and drove the 30-some miles to Barbershop Chorus practice in McAllen today.

Tonight played some Pegs & Jokers games with Darlene Winslow, Patty, Phyllis & myself.

Yesterday we spent much of the day in Progreso, Mexico, including a stop for coffee & rolls at Irene's Bakery.

I spent a lot of time following the ladies as they shopped.  In photo at left, you can see Phyllis in a jewelry shop.

Watched this fella for some time.  He painted some fantastic pictures using spray paint, crumpled paper and a putty knife.

One of many Orchids in a pharmacy we have done business with for the last 15 years.

Bedlow, Phyllis with Deloris, the owner of American Pharmacy.

On way back from Mexico we ate late lunch at Nana's Restaurant in Weslaco, TX.

There were quite a few people living in tents on the walkway bridge coming back to the US.  They are waiting to be processed for entry into the US, unlike the people that the Bastard Biden lets come across the water so he can get Democrat votes.

Sunday we had a good performance of the Men & Women of A-Chord barbershop chorus right here at Kenwood RV Park.  Unfortunately,  most of the park residents didn't attend.  Those that did, along with many from out of the park were happy. 

In photo above we are in rolled up sleeves, raised collars, wearing sun glasses while we sing a 1950's song "In The Still of the Night"

Photo at right shows ladies quartet as part of our rendition of Lida Rose. 

At left is the winding up of "Freddie Feel Good and his Funky Little Four Piece Band.

We perform tomorrow night, but had the RV Park where we were scheduled for this Saturday cancel our program.

More later, maybe

LCM

Rain, rain and more rain in the Rio Grande Valley

 49 degrees and rain at 12 noon here in La Feria, TX.  Rained all day Thursday, Friday and is to finally end sometime tonight.  Hoping for sunshine tomorrow as we are having the Men & Women of A-Chord barbershop chorus sing here in the Rec Hall at 3:00 pm.

Last Wednesday was Valentine's Day and 60 Kenwood Residents turned out for a supper and some entertainment.

I took some 140 photos, including individuals and couples at a balloon wall.  I made a Google Photo Album and emailed to all who attended.  You can look at it by Clicking HERE

Tom Urban and wife and Tom's sister Nancy Weldon and husband, with help of some others, did all the cooking and serving.

There were several games after eating.  Phyllis & I got involved in one where we had to write answers to questions about our marriage; years married, name of pastor at our wedding, favorite love song, and some other questions I can't recall.  Then Cliff had a Trivia test for us all with 30 questions.  Several won a prize for having 9 correct.  I had 6.

Phyllis read a poem before the supper
and also later gave info on the quilts
made and given away by the Care &
Share group and called winners for a
drawing for two quilts.

Picture of our non-existent security fence.

Thursday evening we went up to the rec hall for "bean bag baseball".  It was the last night that a couple Canadian guys, who are travelling in two separate Van RV's, and they enjoyed the game as always.  They have been here for some time and are heading on to San Antonio and exploring other places.  When they left, they said they intend to return to Kenwood next season.

One of the guys from Canada is photo above and the other in photo at left, ready to throw the beanbag.

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Thursday morning we went grocery shopping at Walmart in Harlingen.  Was raining all day that day.

Phyllis had someone picking up donations from their Care & Share group Thursday.  Quilts, pillows, knitted baby caps, etc. and some of the ladies who had worked with the Care & Share group posed with the goods.

At noon RHP, the Kenwood Park owners, put on a Sloppy Joe lunch.

Last night we went with Dick & Deanne Messer and Jerry & Lillian Witt to Cortino's Italian Restaurant  in Weslaco.  Messer's had been there before but we and Witt's had not.  Was opened at 5 pm when we got there and immediately filled up.  Excellent food.

When we returned to Kenwood Phyllis & Pat went up to the Rec Hall to play cards.  Rain continued all day and all through the night and is still raining now.,

Will sign off for now.

Lynn