Firming up plans

Today we spent some time firming up plans for when we head north out of the Rio Grande Valley. First stop is Palatio TX. It has been a stop for us before. We like it there. As we travel we develop all these favorite spots that we wish to return to. The next stop is Pass Christian MS and old friends Lum and Donna. That is all we have planned at this time.
Till next time...

One of Amanda's students

One of Amanda's students drew this picture for her.

A Day in Mexico

They were gearing up for their annual appreciation day so it was getting lively in Nuevo Progresso

Enjoying Panchos and margaritas at Garcias

This fellow danced like this for hours with no break. He had a bucket for tips and he removed the tips as soon as they hit the bucket.

Recipes by Request

     Runza Casserole      
      2 lb Hamburger
      2    Onion,Finely Chopped
      4 c  Cabbage,Shredded
           Salt & Pepper,To Taste
      2    Refrigerated Crescent Rolls
      1 lb Mozzarella Cheese,Shredded

[Note: One of my standby recipes. One that Butch is always happy to
see on the  table. ]

Brown hamburger and onion, drain. Put cabbage on top of meat and let
steam for a few minutes. Add salt and pepper. Using one tube, spread
the crescent roll pieces over bottom of a 9x 13 inch pan. Spread
hamburger/cabbage mixture on top. Add layer of cheese. Using the second
tube of crescents, place on top of cheese. Bake in 350 F. degree
oven for 35 to 40 minutes, covering with foil the last 10 minutes to
soften the crust


Peggy's Crockpot Corn
2 16 OZ Frozen Corn (thawed)
2 T. Sugar
1 8OZ Cream Cheese
1 stick Butter
1/4 C. Water
Salt & Pepper

Mix....Cook on Low...4 hours. Stir 2-3 times

Peggy cooked supper for us tonight so we had Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes and the deliciously creamy corn recipe above. Very yummy!!

See a picture of where you grew up.

See  a picture of where you grew  up.    This  is really amazing....    Check  out some of your old "haunts."
   When  you enter an address you will see a picture of  that place.  There's a little map with a  little man on it - you can move the little man up  and down the block if you need to.  I just  looked at my childhood home!  Really nice  website!
    http://www.vpike.com/ 

10 Questions To Ask Your Doctor

Link of the Day:

 

  1.  What is the test for?

 

  2.  How many times have you done this?

 

  3.  When will I get the results?

 

  4.  Why do I need this surgery?

 

  5.  Are there any alternatives to surgery?

 

  6.  What are the possible complications?

 

  7.  Which hospital is best for my needs?

 

  8.  How do you spell the name of that drug?

 

  9.  Are there any side effects?

 

10.  Will this medicine interact with medicines that I'm already taking?

 

 

  http://www.ahrq.gov/questionsaretheanswer/

 

 

How to Build Your Own Set of Questions

 

See:  http://www.ahrq.gov/questionsaretheanswer/questionBuilder.aspx

Nina Grace

Can't get enough of the great grands.

Nina Grace

Pretty as a picture

Nina Grace

She looks so grown up for her 15 months of age

Elise Colleen

From her Grandma Susan:

Amanda had a 3-D sonogram done this morning, and attached is Elise’s picture.  J  Those things are AWESOME!  I got to go along, and it was just so cool.  Amanda has tons more pictures, a CD with all of them as well as a video.  This was our favorite picture, and it was accomplished when the technician was poking on Amanda’s belly, trying to get the baby “riled up”.  Instead, we got a smile!  J  Enjoy!!

And then we...

We went to South Padre Island and the beach was littered with these jellyfish. Non-poisonous we were told. Locals call them garbage heads. The sun has shone enough this winter for Butch's legs to take on a "Turkey Leg Tan".

Peggy, Mary and I went to Ropa Usada (used clothing) and went on a WinterTexan treasure hunt. I purchased 4 pounds of baby clothes for new great granddaughter at 38 cents a pound.

Everyone has to go to Gonzales Burgers at least once. Here Donn Gordon is ready to tackle the double meat burger he ordered. Another treasure of the RGV.  Most do not order the double meat and now you can see why!

The Iwo Jima Memorial in Harlingen TX at the Marine Academy near the airport.

Nina Grace

Great Grand of ours. Her Granddaddy Rich sent me this  photo of Nina Grace. She is now 15 + months old.
Cute as a button.

South Padre trip

Create a slideshow

Explanation

I was experimenting a bit to see the best way to post pictures of the Ropa style show- thus the 5 pictures below. I have been busy and will continue to be so but will get as many pictures posted as possible as soon as possible. Right now there is a complete Smilebox album on the Magnolia News website.
Today we are headed to South Padre with the Gordons. I will be adding those pictures to the mix as well. When it rains it pours.
The weather is finally summer-like. High today of 89. We will be leaving the AC on for Angel for the first time since last November. As I sit here I am hearing the whir of  a lawnmower and the smell of newly mown grass. Aaaah summer!

Erv Hagens Ropa Pictures

Dorothy Wendt


















Kay Voss


















Mary Bruun


















Erma Cleaveland and Mary

Egg-citing!

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Ice Storm Recovery Video

Thanks Keri Brooker for sending this. Butch will enjoy every minute of it. I thought others might as well.

http://www.midlandpower.com/aspx/Announcements.aspx?AnnouncementID=2241

Time Marches on

Clever huh...since it is March. I was elected president of the park association this week. It is a social association rather than a homeowners association which makes the job a bit more palatable.  I will give it my best.
The weather has taken a turn for the better. We are finally getting some temps in the 70's and 80's. Long overdue!
Friends Donn and Peggy Gordon will be arriving on my birthday Saturday to stay for a couple of weeks. We always enjoy each others company so it will be a fun two weeks. Peggy and I met when I worked at the medical clinic in Panora IA. Her husband Donn was a merchant seaman and was gone for 6 month periods and Butch was in sales and gone through the week so Peggy and I did things together outside of the time at the clinic and developed our friendship as individuals and as couples. They moved to Nevada and we had a long gap in seeing them but when we retired and took to the road we re-established our friendship and it was as if we picked up where we left off. I will be telling you all what we do for fun this next two weeks.

Here is a picture of us from the old days in Panora.

Suggested

It has been suggested to me that it is not apparent what part of Butch's anatomy is injured. For the record it is his right shoulder. 

Golf Ball Hit

Butch was hit by a golf ball Saturday. Fortunately it hit the ground before hitting him. You can see the glancing blow lines. He says it hurts and I am sure it does.