July 30th

As soon as Dan saw the power pole leaning, I understand that AEP was called, no one came out, also several other people called them, then I called them, no one came. I know they were very very busy getting electric turned on for many folks. I was just going by the office when a AEP truck went by and turned to go out of the park. I hurried as fast as I could and thank God there was some traffic so they had to wait. I pulled up and yelled at them and the one guy got off the truck and I told him I need help there's a power pole with a transformer leaning over my mobile. They turned around and followed me home. They accessed the situation,they were from Laredo, and they didnt have the equipment to fix the pole they took pictures and sent them to a crew that could help. Later another AEP truck from the Valley came and said the location of the pole was too close to the park models and they needed a special rig to set a new pole there. They said they would be back the next day and advised me I should not stay in my mobile but...I did, the next morning a huge bunch of AEP trucks came along the 400's and one came behind the 400's where the grass back there was like a swamp, but they had some kind of huge matts they put ahead of the truck and came across the back yards of the 400's, and there were around 6 guys working to get the new hole drilled and set the new pole before taking out the old one. It took a good 7 or 8 hours 

July 26th

As I write this I have a power pole leaning over above my mobile. If it were to fall all the way it would fall on the shed attached to the house. I would hope it would not start a huge fire like the one at 404, owneD by Glenda Warren. that fire started by wires falling on the shed. It went up in flames quickly, I was scared it would spread rapidly to other park models and mobiles. But the Weslaco Fire Dept. did a good job of getting the fire out, high winds and all.
A few pics taken from others who posted them on facebook,

Linda Millers awning off, dont think theres a picture yet

I stayed at the  Delux Inn next to the park. I felt so much more at ease there. Especially when the weatherman said 70 to 80 mph wind. WOW DID IT ROAR, and blow hard for hours at a time.
I had 2 small window awnings tore up, besides the power pole leaning over the mobile.
Dan was right on to checking everyones mobiles for damage, I saw him real early from the Motel riding around with Jan. They are calling anyone with major damage. folks need to give him a big thanks for ........as he said he wants to keep us safe. He has had big head aches with the gate this Summer. Someone mentioned he leaves gates open at night and on weekends for anyone to enter the Park, What are they thinking? When it doesnt close for any reason he is on it.

Donna

July 24th

Is anyone else getting bored staying in so much? I still can't believe this is happening.
My next door neighbor Maria Marin  and her live in has the Virus. I talked to her this morning and she is really sick. So now that makes 4 here in the Park. DA and Kathy are doing good now but I hear she was really sick with it. Now still some weakness but they are doing ok.

I have been watching some  really good movies on Netflix, crocheting, and doing a little mask decorating. (A little bling on the masks). Taking care of my plants and some cleaning out of drawers, closets,  and cupboards.

It's neat to drive around the rural areas,  cotton is being picked, big bails in the fields like those huge round hay bales you see up North only the cotton is wrapped in white plastic. I also was going to pick up my yard man the other day and saw a neat cactus in bloom, it's like the one in Marge and Ann's back yard.

There's some big concrete pads now in the 99's. I guess the owners are expecting some big rigs to take those spaces. I wonder just how many will even come down this Winter. I guess the weather will bring most down. We will see....

Mark Probst has added lots of pictures of the new pads and pictures of the new mail building, on the Rio Valley site on facebook.

Donna

July 11th

Hi everyone, I suppose the big story is how hot it is!!! 😎 I just talked to friend Arlene Fisher and she said it was hot in Iowa also. Well, really this is the usual down here, atleast in Iowa it doesn't last for 4 to 5 months. I usually don't water the yard much but I saw on the weather forecast no rain in the future so decided to water. Bobby had installed under ground water sprinklers. But the grass had grown over them and I could hardly find them, but turned on the system and was able to locate them. so I have been trimming around the water heads and watered for a bit this morning.
A lot of work has been going on in the Park this Summer. I feel so sorry for the guys who have been doing so much digging out in the 99;s. I think there will be 50 amp in most sites except A B & C and wether they get any more done this summer I just don't know. Also making bigger pads for the larger units.

Sure seem close together tho

Our pool and buildings all closed up,  I have heard a few folks say they may not come down as early ....just have to wait and see.  And worrying about the Canadians coming down. Hope and pray they will be able to come.

I see Mark Probst has put some pictures on the RVE site on Facebook, and yes there are those barriers dividing the lanes for a short distance coming in the park, removed the other day as a new mobile came in on #287 and replaced  now.

A card for the Family of Prudentia Garza is on the board to sign and a card for Jo Roberts on the death of husband Buzz

Buzz

Many of you will remember "Buzz" a very special guy who lived here in the park with his wife Jo, quite a few years ago,his Sisters Aloyce Berglund (lived here for years) at 277 and Darlene Griffin , lived across the street from me at 282.

Wade A. “Buzz” Roberts, 84, formerly of Cedar Falls, IA, passed away at his home at Holiday Lake, Brooklyn IA on June 27th, 2020.

Born September 29, 1935, Buzz married Marion “Jo” Amundson on February 1, 1971.

He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, traveling, country music, karaoke, and spending time with friends and family.  He also loved his winters in the Rio Grande Valley, Texas with his sisters and their husbands.

Left to cherish Buzz’s memory are his Sons, Wade Jeff (Joy) Roberts, Hudson, WI, Tim (Rebecca) Roberts, Brooklyn, IA; his Daughters, Mindy Matoke, Blaine, MN, Cindy(Scott) Wedin, Blaine, MN, Tami (Roger) Strom, Cedar Falls, IA;

His Sisters, Aloyce (David) Berglund, Weslaco TX, and Darlene Griffin, Port Charlotte, FL.  And 11 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents Wade H. and Louise Roberts, his son, Troy Roberts, a sister Wadene and baby brother Raymond, and brother-in-law, Bill Griffin.

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, July 19th at Holiday Lake Community Center, from 1-4:00 PM.  Food will be served, guests may bring drinks of their choice, please wear masks as a courtesy to others.

His famous words were “I never met a stranger” and “Get Er Done”, and that he did!

Buzz will be missed by many.  Memorials may be directed to the family in care of Jo Roberts, 2176 Highview Court, Brooklyn, IA 52211

July 2nd

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Happy 4th to you all!

We had Bobby's service Monday, the VFW post 8788 from McAllen did a beautiful full military service over 20 there and many saying how nice and moving it was. Mark Prohst gave a nice message. We were very lucky as a few weeks before, the cemetery did not allow the services because of the Virus, but had just started to allow them, and was told they may have to shut them down again.
In this picture you can see they do not do an actual graveside service but is in this neat shelter like building. It was very nice. We practiced social distancing and wore our masks and some stood in the back for the service.

I have a few cards We are signing one for Paul and Sharon Sprague, her Sister, Pam, passed away. and a card for the Family of Prudencia Garza lot #241 she passed away.

We had a big rain last week and now hot hot weather and windy, tomarrow it's supposed to be less wind but still hot. Lows around 80 highs 90's to close to 100.

I see the young man Jose,(just hired) and another man out digging in the 99's. I guess for 50 amp service. Jesse will be leaving, I heard the mgmnt wants younger guys to work....

I wished I had more news for ya but when you don't get told anything then you have no idea what's happening here. Wandering if they're going to replace the carpet in the card room, needs it so bad...cleaning is not going to help it. Wandering when the pool will reopen...amoung other things,
Lobby only open a couple hours in the morning.

Donna