Our RV Park is in Bloom as we Prepare to Leave

 March is almost upon us and the weather has become so hot that we are starting to look forward to some cooler Michigan temperatures.  Before we leave we want to share some of the beauty of Bentsen Palm Village.  The early hot weather appears to be much to the flowers liking!

The pictures above show you part of the reason that we return to Bentsen.  There are many more flowering plants and trees than are shown here and the lawns are mowed and trimmed weekly.  This is the only RV park in the Rio Grande Valley that we have found that keeps their grounds this well-groomed and colorful.  

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Weather Forecast Is Hot

 Here is the ten-day weather forecast for the Rio Grande Valley as of Monday 2-27-2023.

Note that Thursday's forecast  is listed as 101.  That is hot for March 2nd so we know it is time to start home soon.  Being from Michigan, anytime the temperature goes above 90 we find it rather uncomfortable.

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More Live Music in Our Park

We do not go to every live performance that is offered in our RV park but we do attend some that are usually on weekends.  The cost is normally about $10 per person for two or hours of entertainment in our small clubhouse.

On Valentines Day the band was Poison Ivy and lots of old folks were doing plenty of dancing.

More recently the group was Lindley Creek - a family band who were excellent and put on quite a show.  Most of the bands come to the Rio Grande Valley in the winter, then spend their warmer months around Nashville, Branson, Memphis, etc.

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Who Said Bike Rides Had to be Legal?

 About a mile from our RV campground is this huge water reservoir that was created by the city of Mission a couple of years ago.  When water conditions are healthy waters from the Rio Grande River are pumped in so it can be distributed to farm fields when needed.

Above you see the  reservoir in the distance over the canal that is connected to the river.  The small white building houses the pumps that control the water levels.

This is the signature sign and building from the entrance road.

Bill has ridden by the  reservoir numerous times on his bicycle and it is entirely fenced in with only one gate that has always been locked.

This sign next to the locked gate keeps unauthorized people out.

Usually......

A few days ago Bill found the gate unlocked and saw no one around.... so he decided that it was a good chance to see the  reservoir up close.  This is the path from inside the fence as he rode around the man- made lake.  He was afraid that he might get arrested or locked in, but neither happened.

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Karen's Baby Gets A Bath

 Early Saturday morning, 2-18-2023,  this red pickup showed up with a crew of three men who went right to work.

We hit a good day to have the trailer washed and waxed as there was little wind and the skies were clear.

They had a power washer, but most of the work was done by muscle and elbow grease.  The crew from "Chihuas" (their only crew and they spoke little English)  did a fine job.  We got a great $120 clean and wax and they all got a tip as well. 

On a recent morning bicycle trip into the nearby State Park, Bill ran into this rowdy group of Tom Turkeys out on patrol.  When they first saw him come around a bend they did not run away, but instead came running to protect their territory.

When they got close enough to size-up the situation they decided to call off the attack and instead retreated into the brush.  The turkeys are very large down here and mating season must be near.

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Haircuts and Space Objects In Texas

 If you are ever in the Rio Grande Valley and need a good haircut....

Here is the place to go in downtown Mission.  Not only will you get a very good $15 haircut (half what Bill pays in Gaylord) but Fat Joe is bilingual, of course, and is interesting to talk to.  He has lived down here all of his life.  Unlike all the Winter Texans we mingle with - Fat Joe actually knows the culture and area and loves to answer any questions his customers might have.  He told Bill that no matter what town we might be visiting down here - just call Fat Joe and he will give us the name of the best restaurant nearby.  And just for the record - Bill gives him a $5 tip each visit.

Lately the news has been full of unknown objects being detected and shot down - over the USA and Canada.  Mostly balloons, it seems.   Anyway, Wednesday afternoon 2/15/2023, we heard a very loud "Boom" down here near Mission.  The next day the headline in the local paper reads, "Sheriff: Meteorite Spotted by Aircraft".  The paper says the sound shook houses and it landed nearby.  The point of impact is unknown but authorities are looking.

If the object is found we will let you know.

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The Super Bowl Winner Is.....

 

Last night the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Philadelphia Eagles in Superbowl 57 by a score of 38-35.  It was a good game except that Bill lost $20 to Francis, and Karen and Bill did not win any of the squares in the SB pool here at the RV park.  Darn!

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