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.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
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....
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
Wednesday, June 04, 2008
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.....
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
Monday, May 19, 2008
Message from Nita
"Dennis is scheduled for hernia surgery Wed. the 21st of May. Also the youngest of my older brothers passed away early Saturday morning."
Nita Shay
We were sorry to hear of Nita's brothers passing and we do hope Dennis can soon enjoy good health.
Barb & Butch
Nita Shay
We were sorry to hear of Nita's brothers passing and we do hope Dennis can soon enjoy good health.
Barb & Butch
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Home too soon?
From Sharon H:
Gotta love South Dakota! Notice the date 5-03-08!
Picture is worth a 1000 words -- so I will let the picture speak for it self.
This is from Lead, SD. (in the Black Hills)Taken Monday after the last snow storm.
Gotta love South Dakota! Notice the date 5-03-08!
Picture is worth a 1000 words -- so I will let the picture speak for it self.
This is from Lead, SD. (in the Black Hills)Taken Monday after the last snow storm.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Springtime on Spirit Lake
Norma sent me some photos from their place on Spirit Lake and I put them in an album. I apologize to those with a slow connection. A tip though is to let it load completely the first time while you mow the lawn or take a shower and then watch it the second time. That sometimes works.
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Wednesday, April 30, 2008
News from Magnolia Park
Sorry Folks that I haven't posted any news for quite a while but in the last few weeks most of the news has either been happy or sad if you know what I mean.. The ones going up NORTH are happy and excited to get to go home and see the kids and or the grand kids, and the ones left are sad to see them go....We have had some leaving each week for quite a while now and it's beginning to look a little bare in the park....We just pray that they all have a safe and healthy summer and hurry back to the Magnolia Family in the Fall..
On a sad note we have lost two members of our Magnolia family in the last couple of weeks..On April 22 we lost Elaine Edith VanOstrand Amundson (Miss Ellie) .... She was buried April 25 at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens in Irving, Texas...
This last Monday evening we lost George Lane.... This was quite a shock to us in the park that are still here....One of his sons has come down to take George up to Iowa for burial..
For those who might be able to attend his funeral it will be at
Lauferswiler Sievers Furneral Home
Fort Dodge , Ia.
Visitation will be Friday at 4:00 PM. May 2.....
The funeral will be at 10:30 AM Saturday May 3
Burial will be at St. Joesph Cemetery in Duncombe, Ia.
Cards may be sent to
Kevin Lane
710 Cedar View Ln.
Bellevue, Nebraska 68123
On a sad note we have lost two members of our Magnolia family in the last couple of weeks..On April 22 we lost Elaine Edith VanOstrand Amundson (Miss Ellie) .... She was buried April 25 at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens in Irving, Texas...
This last Monday evening we lost George Lane.... This was quite a shock to us in the park that are still here....One of his sons has come down to take George up to Iowa for burial..
For those who might be able to attend his funeral it will be at
Lauferswiler Sievers Furneral Home
Fort Dodge , Ia.
Visitation will be Friday at 4:00 PM. May 2.....
The funeral will be at 10:30 AM Saturday May 3
Burial will be at St. Joesph Cemetery in Duncombe, Ia.
Cards may be sent to
Kevin Lane
710 Cedar View Ln.
Bellevue, Nebraska 68123
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Thanks again Kay V.!
These are Bill Saubert's pretty trees--a Nutmeg (I think) and a Fig. Jim is starting to wash Bill's mobile.....
Pic's from Park
Dorothy Brandes hummingbird....the baby is perched on the edge, wondering why I am taking it's picture!
Monday, April 21, 2008
Thanks Kay!
We are still here in the Park...should leave for home on May 1st. Getting sparse around here. We did have 44 at the potato/BBQ supper the other night. I wondered where they all came from! Jays left yesterday, so Bill and us are it on this street.
I was wondering where the park web site went to??? For some reason I cannot seem to get it to come up. Gads, another problem with this computer. I thought I would check and see if we were missing anything!! hahaha
The junk yard next door is getting cleaned up and a big "For Sale" sign is in front of it.
The weather is the same, warm to hot. We did have about 3 nights when it cooled off, great for sleeping! 58 in the AM---we about froze!!! hahaha You can see we are not conditioned to Mn weather anymore.
Clyde and Barb are getting out more, he goes to get togethers....they both look better than they did this winter. He used his walker to come to the potato supper, so that is an improvement!
Well, no more news that I know of, so will close for now. Stay well, Kay
I was wondering where the park web site went to??? For some reason I cannot seem to get it to come up. Gads, another problem with this computer. I thought I would check and see if we were missing anything!! hahaha
The junk yard next door is getting cleaned up and a big "For Sale" sign is in front of it.
The weather is the same, warm to hot. We did have about 3 nights when it cooled off, great for sleeping! 58 in the AM---we about froze!!! hahaha You can see we are not conditioned to Mn weather anymore.
Clyde and Barb are getting out more, he goes to get togethers....they both look better than they did this winter. He used his walker to come to the potato supper, so that is an improvement!
Well, no more news that I know of, so will close for now. Stay well, Kay
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Key Lime Pound Cake
Sounded really good!
Recipe: Key Largo Key Lime Pound Cake with Key Lime Glaze 4/17/2008
INGREDIENTS
* 1 cup butter
* 1 cup shortening
* 2 cups white sugar
* 5 eggs
* 3 cups all-purpose flour
* 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
* 1/2 cup milk
* 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
* 1/2 cup key lime juice
*
* 1/4 cup white sugar
* 1/4 cup butter
* 3 tablespoons key lime juice
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch
tube pan.
2. In a large bowl, beat 1 cup of butter, shortening and 2 cups of sugar until light
and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, blending each one thoroughly. Combine
the flour and baking powder, stir into the batter alternating with the milk, vanilla
and 1/2 cup of key lime juice. Pour into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
3. Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted into the crown of the cake
comes out clean, about 90 minutes.
4. While the cake is baking, make the glaze in a small bowl. Stir together 1/4 cup
sugar, 1/4 cup butter and key lime juice. When the cake is done, invert it onto a
wire rack while still warm, but not straight out of the oven. Poke several times
with a skewer or toothpick. Pour the glaze over the warm cake allowing it to seep
into the holes. Allow the cake to cool completely before serving.
Recipe: Key Largo Key Lime Pound Cake with Key Lime Glaze 4/17/2008
INGREDIENTS
* 1 cup butter
* 1 cup shortening
* 2 cups white sugar
* 5 eggs
* 3 cups all-purpose flour
* 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
* 1/2 cup milk
* 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
* 1/2 cup key lime juice
*
* 1/4 cup white sugar
* 1/4 cup butter
* 3 tablespoons key lime juice
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch
tube pan.
2. In a large bowl, beat 1 cup of butter, shortening and 2 cups of sugar until light
and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, blending each one thoroughly. Combine
the flour and baking powder, stir into the batter alternating with the milk, vanilla
and 1/2 cup of key lime juice. Pour into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
3. Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted into the crown of the cake
comes out clean, about 90 minutes.
4. While the cake is baking, make the glaze in a small bowl. Stir together 1/4 cup
sugar, 1/4 cup butter and key lime juice. When the cake is done, invert it onto a
wire rack while still warm, but not straight out of the oven. Poke several times
with a skewer or toothpick. Pour the glaze over the warm cake allowing it to seep
into the holes. Allow the cake to cool completely before serving.
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Texas Sweet Onions
OK-----you all left too soon! haha only 82 early today, so we went onion hunting. This is our haul for now--will go again tonite when the field is done. Many large ones...the single picture of 2 are 16 and a half inches around each---and weigh a pound apiece! They are dry already, so no need to worry about them. Such fun!!!!
Kay
P.S. Ron/Elaine we are using your driveway to store them!
Kay
P.S. Ron/Elaine we are using your driveway to store them!
Wednesday, April 09, 2008
Fish Fry
Jim V. And Dave B. were busy rounding up people to go on a fishing expedition Monday and the boat load of fisherpeople caught 200+ fish! So the Magnolia fisherpeople decided to have a fish fry to celebrate the going home of many. Too bad Butch doesn't like fish.:-( But here are photos of the people who do!
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