Open House At The Pickle Factory!

Old-timers at Rockport 35 RV Park might have already discovered the Pickle Factory in Taft. If you're a newcomer, listen up: there's a hidden treat for you to explore!

Saturday, December 11, from 10 to 5, Dave Smith (that would be the pickleSmith!) and his able crew are hosting an open house. There'll be samples, a tour, and shopping. Hopefully, Dave will give his "Texas Agriculture" presentation also. It's very interesting and informative, especially to those of us who come from afar and are not familiar with what grows where in Texas and how it can be used.

We enjoy visiting the Pickle Factory. You might, too!

It is at 300 Green Avenue in Taft, right across the street from the Taft Blackland Museum which is also worth an hour or two!

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It's White in Cedar Rapids

Friday, part of Iowa was blessed with an all-day snow. Not a storm; just a nice gentle snow. We got only 3/4", but areas of NE Iowa got as much as 8". Good for them, as we have little interest in that much snow!

And I suppose those of our friends who have already arrived at Rockport 35 RV Park or other area parks say, "Serves you right, you should be here!"

You'e probably right. Or at least on the way. We hope to leave sometime within the next week or so.

Although Pat is feeling really comfortable, sitting in her chair with the fireplace burning. She said she wouldn't mind staying here—as long as it was right there by the fireplace and she never had to go outside!

Speaking of the fireplace, after church today I took a few pictures for possible use in a potential Christmas letter. Might as well use them, so here goes:

Pat & Keith

Still where it's cold!

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"Wish You Were Here....

...and really wish I were there!" 

Pat Williams, November 27, 2010

Lakeville, Minnesota

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Thanksgiving

It's Thanksgiving Eve—an appropriate time to consider things for which we are thankful. Of course we should do it continually, but sometimes daily activities seem to get in the way.

Some of the things for which I am thankful:

• Pat and other family members. I'm especially thankful for the wee ones in our family and hope that they can grow up and live in a safe and understanding world.
  
• Good friends. Many of these good friends were, will be, or are right there at Rockport 35 RV Park.
  
• Good health. Although we have our aches and pains, we are relatively healthy. For this, we are very thankful.
  
• Sufficient resources (I hope!). A good job and living within our means is now paying off. We do not need to be gainfully employed in order to eat or have a warm place in which to sleep. If you are reading this, you are in the same general category; millions of people are not. We can all be thankful.
  
• Adequate challenges.  This website and others provide mental challenges which I like to think are good for my head. And because working on these challenges is so time consuming, it "keeps me out of the bars."
  
• A job I really enjoy. All I ever really wanted to do was fly airplanes. I have a part-time job flight instructing which keeps me in touch with the industry and gets me off the ground frequently. I meet new and interesting people. It's the best "job" I ever had and I am thankful for it. (I have to call it a job because I do get paid!)
  
• My parents and others who provided direction throughout my life. I now realize that my parents sacrificed a lot to provide my sister and me with "things" and experiences which would help us grow up in the way they intended. I am thankful for the guidance all my teachers, including my parents and those who still teach me today, provided.

This is a good time to make a list, even if it is only a mental list, of things for which we are thankful. The list is a long one, to be sure.

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Another Small Mystery of the Universe

The chysalis shown here might already have released a beautiful Monarch butterfly!

It's quite amazing, isn't it, that a flying creature of beauty could be developed inside this. If you look closely, you can see the butterfly "folded up" on the inside.

Here's what Allison said when she sent this in:

"This is in our backyard...a jewel hanging on a dead bush.

We are waiting for the Monarch Butterfly to come forth before we cut down the plant. 

Really, "Awesome" is too finite for our Creator God!"

Thanks for sharing this marvel of nature with your residents!

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To Whom It May Concern

Please be advised that I did not vote for Bristol Palin.

Or anyone else.

I'm NOT part of this problem.

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Facebook

Facebook is the up-and-coming "thing" in the fast-moving on-line world. Over 26% of all Internet traffic is Facebook traffic. Can you believe that!

I'm not necessarily recommending that you rush off and join Facebook. It's somewhat complicated and not immediately obvious how it all works. But if you're already on the inside, here's something for you!

I've just added a "Like" button over on the right. It's just above the weather. (It might be moved later, but we'll try it there for now.)

If you happen to like this page, and we certainly hope that you do, just click the "Like" button. That will, hopefully, bring more readers to this page and let more people know about the park and the good times that we have with all the great people here.

Will you be the first to "Like?"

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