Fence by the back gate

Poor Tree all broke down

A little water you think...

Some pictures from the Storm

Sorry folks that I haven't gotten any pictures on the blog of the storm , but we were out of town on a mini vacation.. Just got back yesterday and took a few pictures to put on the blog..... There is a lot of small damage in the park to many trailers and didn't take pictures of most of them....If any one wants me to take pictures of their place or know if there was damage to it . just let me know by phone or E-mail and I will try to help you out...It is going to take a while just to clean up all the material that got blown around....And now that the rain has done it's job, the grass is growing like mad...From the looks of things and from hearing from the folks that stayed here it's a good thing we weren't here or you either.. HA HA....I know that some of the worse part was being without power for a period of time, it being so hot and all....Count your selves bless because you aren't here to work outside, cause the mosquitoes are out in force...Will try to write more later...

Lloyd and Violet Sachs trailer

Lloyd Sachs Awning

Richard and Velma Jay's place

Charles and Edna Nelson's place

Joe and Lucy Urias trailer

Vance Defoe lost his second roof

Marie Flood sends more Dolly Pics

Thanks Marie for sending the pictures. We have all been very curious about it. It looks like some big time clean-up/fix-up will be the order of the day.

Marie Flood sends Dolly Pics

A storm website

http://news.aol.com/article/south-texas-cleaning-up-after-dolly/90241
Here is a website with info. I had trouble getting the site to work but perhaps you can.

What Dolly Did

Just a note, Dolly hit pretty hard, but nobody in Magnolia hurt. Lots of damage. trees down, awnings off, etc. I have pictures and will post them as soon as I get them developed. Electric has been off all night and a lot of places still without electric. We just got a motel and I got Dale and Vivian laying down. Came home to get some stuff and check the fridge and the electric.was on. Well its paid for might as well stay there the night. Will be back on line tomorrow. Still no phone. Marie

More Dolly

I am a little behind but here is another post from Marie:
Well it is 3:20 and we have winds about 35-40 with gust a little higher. Still not much rain, but looks like more coming. Dolly is starting to break up so do not expect too much damage here in the park. Have not been out to check the park yet, on Cottonwood St there has been no damage at all. Will check the rest of the park when we can get out. Wish I had a camera so I could send some pictures. Will get back to you later. Marie

Hello Dolly!

From Marie Flood:

"An early up date. Here in Magnolia park we have had less than 1/2" of rain and some winds although nothing strong. No trees, electric, or anything else down. Looks like we are going to miss all the heavy stuff. It is sitting in the Gulf playing with us right now. Will try to let you know if any damage after this thing passes." Marie

Jim & Kay's flower venture

From the Cooklins

Dale was pulling a boat that had motor
trouble to dock so they could get out of the water. I said while you are
already there try fishing. Good deeds help!

What Kay V. does

Here are two pictures that Kay Voss sent me along with an explanation. Send me an item about what you are doing and I will post it too.
Kay says, "Here we are--(not Jim next to me, but a fella that just stopped to
rest) on the 4th! We were invited again to come to the local Pioneer
Village to show some of our pressure cookers and canned goods. We
took a few of our (14) pressure cookers and a sample of canned foods.
I also included some dried things. New this year was a jar of canned
butter! I read about it on the internet, so had to try it. Turned
out like "canned sunshine"---- and was a big hit with the people. I
have so much butter in the freezer and need the room for other things,
so thought I would give it a try.

There was a lady baking cookies on a wood stove near us, so lots of
traffic going by! It was an interesting day. Hope you all had a fun
day too, Kay"

4th of July Party at the Little Hall

Well here we are half way through this year already.. It doesn't seem like it should be this late, but here we are...We had a 4th of July party at the little hall with 17 of the residents attending...We had lots of good food of course....After all this is Magnolia Park and we know what good food is all about.... HA HA...There is always enough food for at least two meals so you always have some left overs for supper...There were a few of the residents that didn't attend as they had made other plans with friends or family but we had a nice turn out anyway....We were blessed with a nice shower of rain in the early morning....We have needed rain badly, so this was welcomed greatly... We hope all of our NORTHERN Family had a great 4th holiday...Every one keep safe and healthy as we miss you....

Our Barbacue Cooks Busy at Work

Lots of Good Food

Little hall likes a crowd...

Vivian is sure looking good...

Ready to Eat...

Yes the Food is good..

New Resident in Magnolia

We have a new resident in Magnolia and her name is Norma Erwin.... She is just a sweet lady and will be a great addition to the Magnolia Family... She moved her home in the place Nelson Zoet had on 313 Cottonwood...She is slowly getting things where she can find them again.. Comes with moving for every one I guess... We all can get ready to say Welcome to her when every one comes back this fall....

Norma Erwin

New House on 313 Cottonwood

Looking East

Looking West

New Road Surface for old Bus. 83

For the last couple of weeks they have been working on the highway in front of our park and it is sure looking good...They have just completed painting the stripes so I thought it was time to show off the job.... Another new thing for you to enjoy when the Magnolia Family from up NORTH comes back this fall.. ..The park is kind of lonesome now so come back as quickly as you can.. HA HA

Birthday News From Up NORTH

Hi Sorry about not putting something on the Blog for a while but we have been on Vacation UP NORTH for a couple of weeks.. Visiting the kids and grand kids, also had a 50th year reunion of my class mates.. Had a great trip except for the gas prices.. HA HA I received an E-mail from Leslie Cleaveland and I will share it with you..

Hi How's everything In Texas? I wondered if you would put a little blurb in the Magnolia News that we are having a "90th " birthday celebration for Berwyn and Erma on Sunday, June 22nd here in Oakland.. I know they would be pleased to hear from all their Magnolia friends....Their address is 705 Park Lane, Oakland, Ia. 51560.. We are having lots of rain here.. Everything is so green and growing.. There are some big farmers who don't have all their crops in yet... It's getting kind of serious and more rain in the forecast.. Hope all is well there.... Leslie

I think it would be kind of nice to surprise Berwyn and Erma with a lot of cards and or letters... They are such great people... We didn't get to see them while we were up in that area and I know I am going to catch heck for it, but we were on the go all the time it seems like.... I will try and put some more on the blog as I get it....Keep safe and healthy everyone.....

Latest from the Shay's

Just wanted to thank everyone that has sent get well cards, calls and prayers to Dennis. The surgery was a breeze and now he feels the 'pain is gain'. Able to walk and ride more. Regaining more strength everyday. Now to get the back herniated discs better. I also thank those that had comforting words on the loss of another brother. Not being able to go to the family was hard. Dennis & I now see a light at the end of the tunnel and it is not a train! Nita & Dennis Shay