This blogs sole purpose has transitioned to one of keeping in touch with each other. Over the years it has been primarily for letting everyone know what is happening and also for promotion to add more folks to our Winter Texan family. The core of things has changed and we must change along with it. We still want to know what is happening with our friends no matter where they may be located. So continue to let us know where you are and what is on your plate.
Friday, May 29, 2020
A visit with Bill and Kay
For the full story, you can go to www.brooker3.blogspot.com. Butch and I had reason to go near Bill and Kays home in Walcott Iowa so we stopped by for a visit. We had masks and maintained our 6-foot distance throughout our time with them. It was great to see the two of them and I knew many of you would like to see them too. By the way, they would love to hear from you.
Sunday, May 10, 2020
This and That
Most years by this time almost all of the Winter Texans are back home and I believe that is still true this year. There are a lot of differences this year, however, from other years in more ways than one. First of all is the "virus" which has literally taken over people's lives what with the social distancing, face masks, hand washing and everything else that goes along with it. We are hopeful that in the not-too-distant future we will all be able to get back to some degree of normal.
Secondly, is the fact that many people who have called Magnolia their winter home for years, some for very many years, will be going to a new home when they return to Texas next season. From what I have been told I think that most folks who have wanted to move their units out have finally been able to do that, even though for several it was a real struggle to get that accomplished and it took going to court to get it done along with several stories on the TV stations in the Valley. I believe there may be one or two more who will be going out soon. It really is the end of an era. Magnolia Park as it was known to all of us who lived there for many winter seasons has moved on to become a family park instead of a 55+ park which is what it was for so many years. That is not necessarily a bad thing but it is really not suitable for the seniors who occupied it for so many years. At this point, there are still a few Winter Texans who will be returning next season, but in all reality, very few.
Most people have gone to Trails End. There are a few who have gone or will be going to Leisure World, a sister park to Trails End. There are also some at Roadrunner and they join several people who moved there a few years ago and then there are the Brookers and us who are at Trophy Gardens. I suspect that all of us think that our new parks are very nice, I know we do. There are lots and lots of parks in the Rio Grande Valley and I would imagine that most of them are always glad to get new residents.
As we have stated we will be using this blog as a place to keep in touch and a place to pass along information especially about accidents, or worse, deaths. It is called Magnolia, but in all reality it has nothing to do with the park that is now known as Magnolia Village.
If you have news you would like to share please do let us know and in the meantime, stay safe and wash those hands!!
Secondly, is the fact that many people who have called Magnolia their winter home for years, some for very many years, will be going to a new home when they return to Texas next season. From what I have been told I think that most folks who have wanted to move their units out have finally been able to do that, even though for several it was a real struggle to get that accomplished and it took going to court to get it done along with several stories on the TV stations in the Valley. I believe there may be one or two more who will be going out soon. It really is the end of an era. Magnolia Park as it was known to all of us who lived there for many winter seasons has moved on to become a family park instead of a 55+ park which is what it was for so many years. That is not necessarily a bad thing but it is really not suitable for the seniors who occupied it for so many years. At this point, there are still a few Winter Texans who will be returning next season, but in all reality, very few.
Most people have gone to Trails End. There are a few who have gone or will be going to Leisure World, a sister park to Trails End. There are also some at Roadrunner and they join several people who moved there a few years ago and then there are the Brookers and us who are at Trophy Gardens. I suspect that all of us think that our new parks are very nice, I know we do. There are lots and lots of parks in the Rio Grande Valley and I would imagine that most of them are always glad to get new residents.
As we have stated we will be using this blog as a place to keep in touch and a place to pass along information especially about accidents, or worse, deaths. It is called Magnolia, but in all reality it has nothing to do with the park that is now known as Magnolia Village.
If you have news you would like to share please do let us know and in the meantime, stay safe and wash those hands!!
Wednesday, May 06, 2020
Thanks from Edna Walker
I had this message from Edna tonight and am posting it just as she sent it to me.
I want to thank our Magnolia family for all the beautiful
cards and the kind words written about Jerry. He cherished his winters spent in
Magnolia. He loved participating in the Magnolia jam. You all made him feel
special. We felt so blessed having the opportunity to get acquainted with
Winter Texans. Miss you all.
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