Friday, November 28, 2014

Happy Thanksgiving

We all have many things to be Thankful for on this wonderful day - I am Thankful to be in this park with all the wonderful cooks and friends. Once again we must thank Lori and her kitchen crew for an amazing meal and all the park guests who added to the traditional menu!!

The kitchen crew started the day early with 2 deep fried turkeys and two oven baked turkeys and a nice ham. Then of course there is the gravy and organizing all the serving tables and getting everything put out on time. We started promptly at 2:00 PM and after a few announcements and a short prayer we were on out way!

Deep Fried Turkey!



The food line was lengthy!



Lori hard at work!



Carving on of the turkeys!



Frankie working her magic on one of the turkeys!



Plenty of turkey and ham for everyone!



A short prayer and now time to eat!













A grand time was had by all with plenty to eat and plenty to give Thanks for.

Saturday nite is another favorite as we eat the left-overs - one of the joys of Thanksgiving is left-over Turkey and ham so make sure you join us for another fine meal.

Click this line to view Our activity schedule, plenty of things to do, it is filling up - make sure you check all the events that are planned!

Jim Lucas

Webmaster - 29 Palms RV resort




Sunday, November 23, 2014

Blog Update - Another Saturday Nite!! Great dinner!

Our Saturday nite dinners are always a treat and this week was no different...Lori and her crew put together another wonderful meal which was enjoyed by many!! We had baked Parmesan Chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy, corn and a great salad and fresh bread - and of course some ice cream for dessert!!

The park is gradually filling and many of our old friends arrived this week, we had over 35 people for dinner and great conversation.

Some pictures of the crowd and food!

Of course there are introductions of our new friends and announcements of the big Thanksgiving Week Activities!



Big Turn-out!



Time to Eat!



Parmesan Chicken!



Wonderful Salad!



Plenty of good bread!



Serving Line!



Announcements!

Monday at 4:00 pm in the clubhouse is the weekly activity meeting - big plans for this Thanksgiving Week!

Wednesday evening 4:30 pm weekly happy hour and BBQ - bring your food to throw on the grill and eat with your Park Friends.

Thursday Thanksgiving Dinner - promptly at 2:00 PM - sign up with your Pot Luck contribution - Turkey and Ham provided by the Park!

Please NOTE - all of our activities are on the Park Calendar at this WEBSITE!

Hope to see everyone at the activities and a wish for a Thankful Week!

Jim Lucas

Webmaster - 29 Palms RV resort




Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Blog Update - Sat Night Dinner - Winter Season Starts!

Our second Saturday Night Dinner was a huge success, as always Lori came up with a wonderful, delicious dinner! We were presented with Meat Loaf, Mashed Postatoes, Green Beans, a wonderful salad and bread and of course some ice cream for dessert.

There was a great turn-out with good conversation at all the tables and a very nice social hour after dinner! I think the majority of the world problems were solved!

Some pictures!







I Scream for Ice Cream - ready to serve!!!



Plenty of takers on the ice cream!



Why older people get up early in the park! While heading for morning coffee at 6:15 this is what greets you!!!





Upcoming Events!

The season is really beginning to crank up with more of our winter neighbors arriving daily! The calendar on the website and in the right column of this blog is full of activities! Go HERE for the full calendar of events!

Activity Meeting is every Monday at 4:00 pm in the clubhouse - help plan the season!

Preparations are under way for our fantastic Thanksgiving Pot Luck Dinner at 2:00 pm on Thanksgiving Day, make sure you sign up with what you are bringing. The park is supplying the Turkeys and Ham. Make sure you check with Lori about cashing in on the turkeys on sale and pick one up for the park - there is a limit of 2 so park residents buy one and turn it in to the office and get reimbursed!

Our Thanksgiving pot luck is always a huge event with plenty of food!

The Wednesday Gold Scramble is happening every Wednesday at 8:30 - T Time at 9 at the Course.

Wednesday Evening Happy Hour is also a weekly event and a popular one - Happy Hour at 4:30 - BBQ Grill is lit at 6:00 for those who want to bring something to grill for dinner. The grill is huge and always plenty of room - had about 20 people last Wednesday! Craft sessions are planned - as well as Bridge, Texas Hold-em and Poker. See the schedule for all the activities!

Those of you still on the way - Drive Careful your friends are waiting! See you soon!

Jim Lucas

Webmaster - 29 Palms RV resort




Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Blog Update - Italian Night Saturday Dinner - the Season Starts!

Our first Saturday Night Dinner by Lori and Crew went off without a hitch...it was Italian Night and we had spaghetti and salad and garlic bread and ice cream for desert. Great turn-out with about 29 people, even though new people are arriving daily with most getting here right before Thanksgiving - we have great plans for this season, so if you are on your way, hurry up we are waiting!

Some pics from the night!















Happy Hour is tonight and every Wednesday from now on - starts at 4:30 with the grill fired up at 6:00 for those who want to bring something to grill and enjoy dinner with some others for conversation!

This Saturday November 15th we are having meatloaf with mashed potatoes and gravy a vegetable and salad and bread and dessert. Make sure you sign up in the office and pay your fee by Thursday, so Lori has a count and time to prepare. As always, bring you own dishes and utensils. Donation beer is available and there is always coffee, water and ice!

Make plans to attend and those of you still driving - see you soon!

Jim Lucas

Webmaster - 29 Palms RV resort


Monday, November 3, 2014

Early Winter Update - Season is now starting!! Nov 3, 2014

Our winter season is just around the corner - I am on my way and in Pahrump taking care of some personal business. Yesterday I drove through Death Valley and on the way back to Pahrump passed a whole caravan of RV's, I am sure that several will be headed to our home in Twentynine Palms.

I am anxious to get back to my winter home and see old friends from last year. We had a great season of activities last year and I expect more of the same this year with everyone returning, hopefully healthy and happy!

I managed a couple pictures in my travels to add here!

Nothing like a wonderful Desert sunset - expect more when I get to 29 Palms!



My summer travels took me as far North as Alaska and a long time in Montana and Utah and even a trip back to my home on Ohio. Managed to take a few great pictures and will be looking forward to sharing my trip with my friends at the RV Resort in my winter home!

Got to see plenty of beautiful fall colors!





I will be at resort late tomorrow if all goes as planned. Looking forward to updating the calendar and seeing my winter friends Wednesday at "Happy Hour"

OH and guess what I am bringing for Thanksgiving and Christmas!



You guessed it some wonderful Smoked Alaska Salmon so make sure you are here for the holidays!!

More regular updates starting this week! Stay Tuned!

Jim Lucas

Webmaster - 29 Palms RV resort