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.
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
Monday, August 04, 2008
Pictures of Damage in the Park
I got a cd of pictures from Nita that she took after the storm..... She didn't have any way to put them up for people to see so she gave them to me... I won't put all of them up as there are too many for one time.....I plan to put up several every few days or so to have them viewable in one download... I put up a lot of ones about the tree damage cause I wanted to keep them together...We need to thank Nita for sharing the pictures when you call or when you get down here this fall.... Will post more later....
Sunday, August 03, 2008
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...
Monday, July 28, 2008
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.
Friday, July 25, 2008
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.
Here is a website with info. I had trouble getting the site to work but perhaps you can.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
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
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
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
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
"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
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Friday, July 11, 2008
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!
Monday, July 07, 2008
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"
Friday, July 04, 2008
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....
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)