Community work day - December 18, 2010

The work-party on the 18th was a huge success. The weather was perfect and we had a great turn-out. We had several teams clearing debris for nearly six hours, but unfortunately, time ran out before we could cover the entire development. Dave Jendal will be announcing another opportunity to help your community in the near future. Several of the wives also put together a fantastic lunch for our work crews. The following 20 families participated: Burgdorf, Oesch, Horn, Schmeling, Thomas, Brown, Boleneus, Hamghalam, Jendal, Tuite, Houx, Glaeske, Wernick, Gilstrap, Ward, Westerheim, Fitzgerald, Williams, Edwards, Simms. Thanks to all who gave their time and energy to help keep El Dorado looking great! Please send photos.

Note: Adam and Amir Hamghalam's father, Reza, had a rather serious heart attack while helping with the work-party on Saturday. He was care-flighted to Tyler where he was treated and released this past week. Cudos to Suzanne Tuite and Robin Westerheim for their fast thinking and insistence on professional emergency care. All agreed that they saved his life.

Following the work-party, we converted Mike's trailer from a trash-hauler to a hay-wagon and went caroling. Again, the weather was perfect and the moon was full. What a beautiful night on Lake Cypress. Fun was had by all. Please send photos.

Following the hay ride, we all came back to Ted and Lois Burgdorf's beautiful home for nourishment and "holiday cheer". Just your average day in El Dorado Bay. Hooray! Please send photos.