Back at the Park

We are back at the park having fun.The activities here at the park are endless.Wine tasting,Bunco,dinners,stage shows,movie nights,and holiday parties.For our annual Halloween party, Jeni and  I dressed up as our Grandson's favorite character..."Super Mario and Luigi!

The park sponsored a trip to Oakhurst,Ca. which is 16 miles north of the park for their annual car show.this isn't one of the cars in the show.This car belongs to one of our members.It's a 1980's Buick Riviera in mint condition.It should of been in the show.Jeni sure loved it. It is a convertible.

This Chevy 1960's "Apache Step side"pickup caught my eye.I used to own one like it.Mine was a 1959 with a long bed and green.What a classic!

The park sponsored a trip to "Cat haven" which is a sancuary for wild cats.They had Tigers,panthers,Jaguar's,lions,Bobcats,and many others in their natural habitat.The place is located east of Fresno up the "kings canyon Highway".This little Bobcat was keeping a wary eye on us.

This Black panther is letting us know he sees us.We found out that a black panther is actually a Jaguar that is black. The people that run this place are doing research in Africa on the Jagures..

This tiger wishes we would go away as he is trying to nap!We had a great day here.There is a member of the park that sets all these excursions up for us and we sure thank her. they try to have 2 or three a month.So far we have been to the theatre in Oakhurst,a butterfly ranch,wine tastings,Cat heaven,and attractions in and around the Fresno area.Thanks Val!

In October the park had its annual meeting where we elect new officers for our board of directors.Its a week of the various committees also electing new officers. Jeni was elected again to head up the DPC(disaster preparedness committee.) We also have dinners,themed lunches,and our famous "Hitch up Breakfast" on Sunday.The highlight of the week is our "Variety Show" which features our members.Jeni was again the MC for the festivities(She does a great job and the members just love her) There were some great acts,and....... 

....Ole Phil was again called upon to perform!This time we performed to the song"YMCA" by the"Village People".I was the construction worker.Fun Fun Fun!

In early November we got over to see our son Dan and his sons Aiden,and Nevin.My how they have grown. Aiden is 10 and Nevin is 5. While we were there,even in November,it was warm.So we took them to the water park.They had a ball,and even "ole Grandpa" got wet.

The next week,we headed to Sacramento to see our girls and their family.We took the train instead of driving and we actually loved it.It was about the same as driving money wise and we saved an hour.I would do it again.Our Grandson DJ broke his arm and got lots of attention from Grandma.Those" monkey bars"always get little people!

Grandpa got lots of time with DJ and new Grandson Waylan.DJ just turned 6 and Waylan is 5 months.

This is the "Lil devil" Waylan in his Halloween costume. Very cute!

These two are Aiden and Nevin as "Iron Man" and "a Storm Trooper". in their Halloween costumes.Very nice!

When we were in Sacramento we went to "Apple Hill" with the family and had a great time.Sunday evening we rode the train back to Fresno and drove back to the park,Its been a great fall so far and there's plenty ahead as we head into the holiday season.Jeni has been very busy at the park as she wears many hats.In addition to "chairing" the DPC,she is involved with the "sunshine Girls"(decorating and party planning committee)The "Hello Squad"(greeting,new member info,movie night committee) The Budget committee,takes care of the soda cooler(buys and stocks all the drinks for the park)These people drink a lot of soda! And on top of all that,she works in the office. Also she just got elected Asst Treasurer for the park.'HOLY  COW"! That's a lot.Me? well I'm just working in Maintenance and helping with cleanup for the dinners. That's enough for me. And, Oh yea, my acting gigs on the Park Sierra stage.I've got to stay in character so I can't do too much.....right? All kidding aside,we are enjoying ourselves and looking forward to the Holidays.It's great to be...Back at the Park.