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2013 LIV Summer D&E Events
Manager’s Report –
May 25th June 7th
Meet and Greet Dance (Memorial Day Weekend 8:00pm - 12:00 am Fishing Tournament sign in 6:00pm - 8:00pm
GM Horner & FM Zamora
June 8th
Fishing Tournament 7:00am - 3:00pm
June 22nd
Pool Olympics 3:00pm
June 22nd
Karaoke by the Pool 9:00pm - 11:00pm
June 28th
Movie Night at Dusk - Activity Center Parking Lot
July 4th
Golf Cart Parade 10:00am Rec. Hall Parking Lot
July 6th July 13th
Red, White and Blue Solo Cup Dance 8:00pm - 12:00am Karaoke by the Pool 9:00pm - 11:00pm
July 19th
Movie Night at Dusk - Activity Center Parking Lot
July 27th
Karaoke by the Pool 9:00pm - 11:00pm
August 3rd
Parking Lot Block Party 4:00pm - 11:00pm
August 10th
One for the Ditch Dance 8:00 - 12:00
First Cookout - 1979>
WEBSITE ALERT !
The new version of the LIV Website has now been turned on. To enter the owner’s section: a. User name - Use your lot number. No street names ( examples LO005, LO015, LO234,LSC93, LS101 ) Same as your account number. b.
Password is villager.
Once you have logged in you can select “profile” and next “edit profile” to personalize your password. If you have a problem, you can call the Welcome Center at 956-943-3131
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SANDRA ETTER
SEA COTTAGE 70 EAST SCALLOP
June 2013 Volume 61
GM Horner & FM Zamora presented their monthly reports and updates. o Work Orders o There were 88 work order requests for the month. One is pending and 10 are still open. The pending work order is for a fitness machine because a decision has been not been made to either repair it or replace it. o Building Permit o 8 issued; 1 rebuild & repair shed, 1 re-shingle roof, 2 concrete wall, 3 removal of park model, & 1 remodel deck. o Projects o Green 12 has been completed. o Installed a four inch back flow for the issue behind the letters lots o Another four inch back flow for lots near the golf course for the same issue has been ordered o Started working on the retaining wall for Green 3 o Constructing and installing new lights for the shuffle board o Bids o GM Horner stated that a bid was sent out for a fence for the contractor’s area. Only one bid was received for $6,800 for an 80 X 80 fence. GM Horner will continue to get more bids for the fence. GM Horner also stated the basketball court is in bad shape and needs to be redone. GM Horner stated he will be looking into to prices to present to the board. AT Guerra asked GM Horner what type of fence is GM Horner is looking into. GM Horner stated it is a wooden privacy fence. AT Guerra and Director Ramirez suggested different types of fences. GM Horner will look into varies types of fencing. GM Horner stated that there have been questions about the pricing for the pool chemicals. GM Horner is looking into pricing from various companies and will have a price list from different companies for the board meeting next month. FM Zamora stated the RV on lot 271 will be gone by this afternoon. o Past Due Condo Fees o (21) 16-30 days late ($3,204.00) o (07) 31-60 days late ($3,678.00) o (05) 61-90 days late ($4,082.00) o (08) 90 days late ($17,361.68) Past due condo fees last month totaled $44,579.62. The current past due condo fees total $28,325.68. Difference of $16,253.94. AT Guerra asked GM Horner if he could look into which owners have repeatedly been late.
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History of the Robert G. Hamilton Memorial Library That is the correct name of the Library located in the Activity Center. Your Library. How did that come about? Previous to 1995 the space now occupied by your Library had many different uses.
Robert G. Hamilton Memorial Library
by: Judy Voss, Chairman E-mail: voss828@att.net
MAY 2013
INCOME P/B Sales & Fines Donation Donated Items Directories DVD Sales Total Income EXPENSES Books DVD’S Supplies Other-Table Cabinet Total Expenses BANK BALANCE
$ 50.00 100.00 4.00 112.00 72.00 $338.00
$126.46 37.50 312.97 259.79 56.80 $793.82
$3,462.34
Kay Sullivan has been a busy bee! She has painted our halls, hung new rods for our quilts and a new shelf for our Crafters to display some of their projects. The Parkinson family has donated a table in memory of their mother Virginia who was one of our first Bookends. The quilts are a wonderful decoration to the hall.
In the earliest years of the resort the ‘front’ room had been a grocery store that sold staple items, fishing gear and paper goods. The two back rooms were originally set up as a small café and seating area that served hot dogs and other simple menu items. Next time you’re in the Library look for the patio door and the single door that lead out to the pool. When the “El Café”(as it was called) closed down the rooms served as storage areas and craft rooms. Then in 1989 the ‘front’ room was developed as the community’s mail room, with the mailboxes behind the counter. By 1995 the mailbox area had been moved next door next to the Activity desk. Not wanting to completely abandon the ‘front’ room it was converted to a video machine room and storage area for Trash & Treasure items. Did I mention there already was a Library in the Resort? In the 1980’s it was a small area on the second floor with a few shelves (now it’s the President’s office). Anyone could take or leave donated books. There was no system and the random use made it quite unorganized (in other words “a mess”). The Library concept along with the construction of the original shelves was developed by a resident that loved books. He was an avid reader and Oil Industry Educator before he moved here with his wife Marieta. His name? You guessed it, Robert G. Hamilton. In April of 1995 new residents, Rowdy and Judy Voss settled in the Resort. Seeing the need for a more accessible and better organized Library, Judy asked Board Member Margaret Hunnicutt if she would ask the Board for permission to set up the Library in the seldom used video game room. Of course the Board wanted to know where the start up money would come from. No problem, Margaret came back to the next meeting with a $5,000 check that Marietta Hamilton and her children donated in memory of the now late Dr. R. G. Hamilton. Marietta also donated 700 books from their family library. However, because of their classroom subject matter many of these books were then donated to the University of Texas in Brownsville. The Library now had funding, a room, a head Librarian and the blessing of the Board. Lumber was purchased and another resident, a contractor, Don Davis, donated his time to build the shelves located in the “Front” room. Volunteers painted all the shelves and organized the books and the Library opened its doors in 1996.. I’ll stop here, but this is not the end of the transformation to the “Library” as we know it today. This story will continue in your next Newsletter.
Kay Sullivan Library Bookend OBITUARIES Virginia May Parkinson age 89, passed away on March 29, 2013, Virginia lived at 658 Sand Dollar Drive and was a bookend at the LIV library for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband Harvey. She is survived by three children ; Gregg, Philip, and Pamela. Four grandchildren; Melanie, Kim, Jacquelyn, Samantha and one great-grandson, Maxwell. She will be missed by many friends and family. Dorothy Densch age 87, passed away on May 4, 2013. Dorothy was a resident for many years at Lot 560. She is survived by a long time companion George Ackley. She is also survived by two children; Nancy and Dick. Three grandchildren, Alex, Andy, Cyndee and one great-grandchild Hanna. Dorothy enjoyed many activities In the Village and had many friends. Roger Shortridge age 75, passed away on April 22, 2013. Roger lived at Lot 791 East Oyster Drive for the past 4 years. He is survived by his wife Jean; three daughters and one son, also nine grandchildren. One of his favorite hobbies was fishing, especially in Baja.
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Wednesday Night 4:30pm Choir Practice 5:30pm Dinner with Friends 6:00pm Bible Study
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4 Law Offices of John Haywood APRIL LIV Patrol
04/02 Lot 700 Owners reported to security the actions of the contractor who was building on Lot 701. The contractor was using their electric and leaving their building materials on Lot 700. Facilities Manager was notified. 04/05 Lot 775 Owner reported a broken truck window from the grounds crew to security. Facilities Manager notified and report filed. 04/06 SC 32 Security called due to a motor home which was blocking parking for a neighbor. Motor home had a pass until 04/07 for loading and unloading. 04/06 Lot 832 Owners car was hit on hood as she was driving thru the gate. Report filed. 04/06 Lot 143 Security notified that the TV cable wire had been cut for the second time. 04/07 Lot 560 EMS Called 04/10 Lot 603 EMS Called 04/12 Lot 634 Owner backed up on to cable box. Report filed and maintenance called. 04/13 Lot 32 Owner gave renter an expired owner’s pass, which was passed on to the renters cousin. Security removed the owners sticker from the vehicle and renter was issued a day pass. 04/13 Lot 478 Renter damaged wooden blocks as they were driving motor home around the corner at Lot 527. Owner of Lot 527 filed report and wanted damage repaired. 04/18 SC 43 Owner was stuck in elevator when power went off. Facilities Manager was notified. 04/19 Lot 389 Owner’s car was struck by arm as he was passing thru. Report filed. 04/20 Gate House Vehicle stopped with invalid realtors pass. Driver was not the realtor. 04/20 Lot 677 Security called regarding a dispute between owners and owner of Lot 562 04/21 Lot 357 Security was notified by owner that he was setting out a trap for the neighbor’s cats. 04/21 Lot 791 EMS Called 04/23 Lot 677 EMS Called 04/23 Lot 254 Security notified by owner that owner from Lot 255 had trimmed his side of palm tree and Lot 254 owner was not happy with it’s appearance. Sheriff called and report taken. 04/26 Lot 698 Security stopped vehicle at gate as extended pass did not match the vehicle. After Insurance check was done, a day pass was issued. 04/26 Lot 23 Owner reported to security that renter on Lot 220 had hit his post when parking trailer. Report filed and pictures taken. 04/26 Lot 142 Owner reported to security that there was an arching wire in the cannel. Maintenance was called. Breaker box turned off and wire pulled from water. 04/28 Lot 285 Owner reported to security the flooding on her property from Lot 286. Security took pictures of flooding. 04/28 Lot 74 Owner reported to security that Lot 73 owner had fifth wheel trailer extenders on her property and was parked on common ground. Report filed. 04/28 Lot 808 Guest was stopped at gate with expired pass and license plates did not match the pass. Guest sent to Welcome Center to register for new pass. 04/28 Lot 846 Renter tried to enter with expired pass. Security sent him to the Welcome Center to get a new pass. Renter came back with new pass and threw it at the guard. He wanted his expired pass back. Guard refused and renter left.
Property sales Business transactions Personal injury accidents Estate planning & Pre-Nuptial agreements. Call the Law Offices of John Haywood at 943-3288 for your appointment. Down the street at the Queen Isabel Inn.
661 Sandollar $89,900
ready to build on channel front lot
752 E Clam Circle $39,000 ready to build on
780 E Oyster $129,900
Very cute park model on the channel. Extra large east side deck area is a perfect place to entertain friends and family. Furnished
709 E Clam $149,900
2 W Scallop $157,900
channel front. 2/1. Remodeled in 2008. Furnished. Tile throughout
Look at that price. Boat lift. 2/2 Furnished. Lots of storage. Light & bright, neat & clean
699 E Clam Circle $199,900Gorgeous must
853 W Oyster $149,900 Furnished channel
see! Channel front 2/2 w/ boat lift. Granite. Furnished
front 2/1 home. Handicap assessable. Covered patio
139 Bonnet $93,500
129 Bonnett $109,900
channel front lot ready to build on. New seawall
Well maintained 2 bedroom/2 bathroom stick built being offered with all furniture & furnishings.
281 Sundial $124,900
118 E Scallop $184,900
Deal-channel front 2/1 with big covered deck. Furnished
Finished 1 car garage w/a man cave. Boat lift & hurricane shutters. Furniture & furnishings included. Excellent condition.
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SWINK REAL ESTATE Inside Lots
Lot 755 COTTAGE HOME 2B/2Bth fully furnished, covered front and rear deck, Must see to appreciate $115,000
Waterfront Lots
Lot 141 empty lot ready to build on or your RV $108,000. Lot 272 • Recent remodeled PM, almost new boat lift, dock, large deck $109,000
Lot 447 Vacant Lot across from golf course, near Lot 458 Nice park model with addition, W/D, stg amenities, stg bldg. Large lot great for your RV or a bldg, large covered deck $85,782 place to build. $45,000 Lot 842 PM with island room on oversized lot near the intracoastal, large bath. The lot has the Lot 448 Vacant lot across from golf course.Bring your Rv or build where amenities abound. $45,000 value. $185,000.
Golf Course Lots
Lot 509 Unfurnished with island room and total roofover. 2BR 2BTH, front porch,rear deck with built in storage bldg under roof. Very nice. $59,900. SOLD Lot N - Emply lot with island view. $ 60,000 Lot 505 Furnished PM with covered deck on extra large corner lot. Perfect for now and a great lot to build on. Take a look at this one. $56,000
Lot G COTTAGE HOME 3 bdrm, 2 bth, with 2 lofts. Some furnishings, granite countertops, great view of the island. Make an appointment for this one. $170,000.
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Office: (956) 943.4228 or (956) 943.4243 1338 W. Hwy 100 Laguna Vista, TX 78578 Email: NormaSwink@aol.com Online: www.SwinkRealEstate.net
Classifieds
FOR SALE LOT H Sand Dollar Drive. $ 69,000 OBO. Nice and clean. Furnished, 1 Bdr, 1Bath, new refrigerator/ washer/dryer. SPI skyline, golf course and pond view. Contact owner 210-887-2421 FOR SALE LARGE CONNER LOT 739 2/2 COTTAGE HOME WITH SHIPPING CHANNEL AND ISLAND VIEW FROM LARGE COVERED DECK. OPEN FLOOR PLAN WITH LOTS OF STORAGE, CUSTOM BLANDS, 4 CEILING FANS, JETTED TUB, ALL TILE 18 IN. FLOORING AND FULLY FURNISHED WITH WASHER/DRYER. BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPING AND PAVED DRIVE. PRICE $ 149,000. CALL LINDA AT 956-433-1756. SALE: 838 Waterfront: Remodeled Park Model / Island Room w/boat lift, King bed, whirlpool tub, Open Bright Plan, 19’ x 12’ Living Room w/sofa bed & 42” TV, 2nd bath w/closet & washer/dryer, & large Walk-in Closet (remove to make 2nd bedroom) Covered Tile deck, Storage under, dock Fully Furnished & Equipped. $139,900 Owner Jim (262) 242-4181
For Sale: 799 E. Oyster – Waterfront Lot w/ 1/1 Park Model. Fully furnished, covered deck, and boat dock. $ 109,500 Call Bruce – 956-330-2218 For Sale: 503 E. Clam – Waterfront w/ 1/1 Park Model. Fully furnished, covered deck, boat dock, storage. Very clean ! $135,000. Contact Bruce – 956-330-2218
FOR SALE LOT # 815 On Canal with Dock reduced $85,000 907-345-5860 or 928-566-7189 SEA COTTAGE 19 -BARGAIN 2/2 recently remodeled, newly tiled floor, Carpet. Lots of storage. W/D upstairs. New storm shutters. Deck with boat lift. Elevator to 2nd floor. REDUCED $199,000 956-943-3215. FOR RENT – WATERFRONT LOT # 814 October - April $ 625/mo. Call Owner 651-592-6188 LOT # 192 Waterfront Cottage home For Rent – 2 Bedroom/2Bath-Recently remodeled. Fully furnished, Covered deck with shade. For months of September, October thru March. Only $ 1,700 monthly Call (956) 821-5899
FOR RENT: LOT # 456 WEST CLAM. Dock-Boat Lift- Double Paved.- Fish Cleaning Table – Main Canal- Wkly: $210/Monthly: $625/ Holiday Wk: $310. Contact Owner: 956-399-0568.
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FOR SALE Lot 475. Best Lot in the park on ontrcoastal waterway. Great deck and deep water. Older park model with sun room. Great inside. $ 185,000.00 Call 952-217-7166
Spring is just around the corner. Time to start thinking about your Summer Rental Reservations. Support your association. Rent from LIVRentals.
FOR RENT - Lot # 123 Close to great bathhouse. Palm treel on left back corner of lot. Picnic table. Great location. $ 450 /mo. Plus electric. Call 832-221-9073
If you are thinking about renting out your Sea Cottage, Cottage Home, Park Model or RV lot, come and check out our rates and what we offer. • RV lot rentals 80% payback to the owner and includes free palm tree trimming. • Sea Cottage, Cottage Home or Park Model, 70% payback to the owner. We supply linens and do the cleaning. • Use of your property for your personal use (with advance notice to the office). Help keep association fees down, Support your Association’s rental business. By placing your properties in your association’s rental program you will be making money and helping to keep association fees down. Call us today at 800-292-7261 or 956-943-6449 Or drop by our Welcome Center.
FOR SALE OR RENT: Lot 601 Star Fish. $39,900 or $450 + Electric/Month 417-825-4574. For Sale Lot 439 Furnished Park Model. Great Condition. 1/1 Excellent view across from Golf Course. New Roof 14x30 Covered Deck. Nearly new W/D Ample parking $59,900 Phone 701-400-5712 Worried About Having A Medical Emergency While Traveling? MASA (Medical Air Service Association) The world’s leading emergency assistance company • Emergency Air Transportation – Medical Evacuation • Helicopter Transportation – Ground Ambulance • Many Other Services Call : Apolonia Villarreal or Omar Villarreal (956)-873-2777 LOT G – INSIDE COTTAGE HOME FOR SALE : 3B-2B-& 2 LOFTS. HAS TILE FLOOR, WINDOW SHUTTERS, GRANITE COUNTTER TOPS & BEAUTIFUL VIEW OF ISLAND. MUST SEE. Reduced $ 170,000 or best offer CALL 956-648-4428
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FOR SALE : Sea Cottage # 50. Fully Furnished. All appliances. $ 169,500.00 Firm. No Realtor. Fees Paid. Call 956-223-2550. FOR SALE - Lot # 678 Clam Waterfront. Newly remodeled PM 1/1 on widest canal. New Roof, Covered deck, Carport, Boat Dock, Fish Cleaning Station and New Furnishings. Awesome view $ 118,000 Call Alex 815-592-0040. FOR SALE - Reduced - $ 52,000 Lot 442 Cockle Street, 1/1 PM – Possible 2nd Bedroom, W/D, New Refrigerator as of 3/13. Golf Course View, Deck/Awing, Fully Furnished. Appt. only 361-533-2591 For Sale: Lot 18 Conch. View of Golf Course. Across from Rec. Center. Newer double slab. Great location. $ 44,000 Call 815-866-9069 FOR SALE 678 East Clam Waterfront Newly remodeled Park Model. 1/1 on widest canal. New roof, covered deck, boat dock and fish cleaning station. New furnishings. Awesome views.
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7 REGULAR BOARD MEETING March 27, 2013
Approval of 2013 Organizational Minutes o Director McBride made a motion to accept the minutes. AT Guerra seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion Passed. Approval of February 27, 2013 Board of Directors Meeting Minutes o Director McBride made a motion to accept the minutes. AT Guerra seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion Passed. a) Infrastructure Funds o Treasurer Steffensen stated that an Infrastructure Fund had been discussed previously and a bank account needs to be established. Treasurer Steffensen also stated that the other two funds in Edward Jones are not for the Infrastructure Fund. Treasurer Steffensen made a motion to establish an Infrastructure Reserve Fund to be held separate from the other LIV reserve and investment funds. The Infrastructure Reserve Fund will be established with the year ending 2012 Major Improvement Fund bank balance in the amount of $31,000. AT Guerra seconded the motion. An open discussion took place. All in favor. Motion Pass. Bridge Board Report – Richard “Dick” Lothe o Mr. Lothe reported that the annual bridge board meeting will be held at 9:00 a.m. on April 6, 2013. Mr. Lothe stated that nominations for the bridge board are needed from the LIV Board of Directors. AT Guerra made a motion to nominate Mac Sweeden and Richard “Dick” Lothe to the bridge board. VP Pelletier seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion Passed. o Rental Office GM Horner stated that while working with Digital Rez, it was stated that a deposit policy that matches the cancellation policy is needed for the software. GM Horner stated that this was the seconded time speaking with the representative from Digital Rez. AT Guerra made a motion to take deposits upon making a reservation that matches the cancellation policy. Treasurer Steffensen seconded the motion. An open discussion took place. GM Horner stated that he just found out this information the day before the meeting. All in favor except Secretary Vasquez who opposed. Motion Passed President Chapa called for recess at 10:55 a.m. for executive session to begin. Executive session The board meeting reconvened at 12:28 p.m. after executive session. o Treasurer Steffensen made a motion to table item D sub B-Manager’s Office under Executive Session II. Director McBride seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion Passed. o AS Gunderson made a motion to accept Director Sandberg’s resignation. Director McBride seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion Passed. o Secretary Vasquez made a motion to enforce manager evaluation and time period. Director McBride seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion Passed. AS Gunderson made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Secretary Vasquez seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion passed. Adjournment at 12:31 p.m. Minutes Taken By Raul Vasquez, LIV Board of Directors 03/27/2013 12:31 p.m.
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GOLF REPORT March LADIES SCRAMBLES 03/06 1st 2nd 03/13 1st 2nd 03/27 1st 2nd
Sharon Paynne, Sandy Everingham, Myrle Minor, Donna Blatner -5 Judy Agar, Jean Iverson, Jane Moyle, Nicole Hemming -4 Joan Korson, Jeanne Mork, Sandy Olson, Mabel Slusher -6 Jane Moyle, Karen Boling, Judy Bennett, Shirley Lounsberry -5 Judy Bolyard, Betsy Davis, Wanda Robertson -6 Jane Moyle, Lorraine Vanderburg, Mary Hickey, David Smith -5
SCRAMBLES 03/03 Sun. 1st Joe O’Quinn, Bill Downing, Charlotte Grady, Dennis Sullivan -10 AM 1st Al Lunde, Dennis Sullivan, Rose Croom, Ed Smith -33 AM 1st Al Lunde, Sandy Everingham, Mable Slusher, Joe Cantu -7 PM 03/10 Sun. 1st Stubby Johnson, Mary Hickey, Myrle Minor,Ed Smith -10 AM 03/10 Sun. 1st Al lunde, Stan Sluiter, Judy Agar, Shirley Lounsberry -27 PM 1st Jon Weisensel, Nicole Henning, Paul Newberry, Dick Lounsberry -27 PM 03/16 Sat. 1st Gary Gaylo, Shirley Lounsberry, Claude Henning, Rich Hawthorn No Score Reported 03/17 Sun. 1st Charlie Iverson, Jane Moyle, Bill Shenefelt -14 PM 03/17 Sun. 1st Bill Smith, Doris Smith, Gloria Massicotte, Fred Bennett -28 AM Sun. 1st Stub Johnson, Bette Robinson, Jerry Drake, Dennis Sullivan -28 AM 03/23 Sat. 1st Danny Buckler, Pam Lunde, Jean Iverson, Dale Irish -10 03/24 Sun. 1st Stub Johnson, Nichole Henning, Jo Chamberlin, Dennis Sullivan -23 03/31 Sun. 1st Bill Smith, Jane Moyle, Eric Von Schweinitz, Myrle Minor -9
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LIV Travelgoers Presents:
A Swedish Christmas Sampler December 6 - December 14, 2013
Enjoy a very special winter getaway that takes you to Rattvik in the province of Dalorna, and the city of Stockholm to celebrate the wonderful Christmas traditions of Sweden. Enjoy evenings by the fire and a traditional five course Christmas Smorgasboad. See historic Gamla Stan, the traditional Christmas markets, and the unforgettable Skansen Christmas Fair. Hear the joyous music of Christmas at a variety of inspiring concerts. Bring Sweden home for Christmas.
DAY 1: Friday, December 6
Departure from U.S.A. ((D on flight) Depart on your overnight transatlantic flight for Stockholm, Sweden.
DAY 2: Saturday, December 7
Stockholm (B on flight, D) Arrive at Stockholm, Arlanda Airport. You will be met by your tour guide / escort who will be with you for the entire tour. Enjoy a guided tour of Wonderous Stockholm which will include The City Hall, The Wasa Ship Museum, and a view from Fjellgatan Street, the hightst point in Stockholm, where you can look out over the archipelago to get a true view of this island city. Visit The Christmas Markets in Historic Gamla Stan (Old Town), The Oldest Part of Stockholm. Dinner at the hotel tonight.
DAY 3: Sunday, December 8
Stockholm (B,D) Today visit the famous open-air museum of Skansen as you attend the Skansen Christmas Fair. Enjoy traditional handcrafts, homemade breads, cakes, sausages, candles, music and dancing. Church services and advent music will be held at the Seglora Church. You will be free to enjoy the day at your leisure. In the late afternoon attend the Luia Christmas Concert to hear the beautiful music so special at this time of year. This evening enjoy a huge Christmas Smorgasbord with five enormous cources of delicious Swedish cuisine.
DAY 4: Monday, December 9
Stockholm - Ruttvik (B,D) Free time this morning to explore Stolkholm. Of interest on your own: The Royal Crown Jewels can be viewed in the basement vault of the Royal Palace, museums and shopping. Transfer to your motor coach for a ride through the beautiful Swedish countryside to Rattvik in the tradition rich province of Dalarna. Check-in at the Dala Wardshus Hotel, your home for the next four nights. Your hosts Billy and Lena Hoglund and their staff are here to help you experience the traditions of a Swedish Christmas in this small community of cozy log cabins, quaint shops and beautiful scenery. Your days and nights will be filled with the delightful sights, sounds and flavors of Sweden at Christmas time. Enjoy!
DAYS 5, 6, & 7:Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday,
December 10, 11 & 12 Rattvik - Lake Siljan area (B,D) Spend the next three days exploring the beautiful Lake Sikjan area. At Nusnas, visit the workshop of Nils Olsson. Watch as expert craftsmen carve and paint genuine Mora Dala Horses right before your eyes. Enjoy plenty of time to look around or relax. Shop in the extensive gift shop or enjoy a cup of coffee or some sweets at the coffee shop. Stroll across the street to Grannas Olsson’s for more shopping. Day trips also include a visit to Tomteland (the Swedish version of Santa’s North Pole) where you will see live reindeer and meet the Christmas Witch. Enjoy a tour of the home and studio of beloved artist Carl Larsson, and in the town of Mora tour the amazing home or renowned artist Anders Zonn. Near Mora, visit the island of Sotteron on Lake Siljan to shop at Johnson’s Hemslojd. At your hotel enjoy the outdoors by building a snowman or take a sleigh ride through the beautiful winter forest. In the evenings, inside the coze warmth of the main lodge, learn the dtiquette of drinking the Swedish Christmas drink of Glogg. Make your own Swedish style Christmas decorations and learn to carve your own Dala Horse and paint in the traditional “kurbits” style. Enjoy fun filled Christmas dance games and delightful music.
Price per person:
From Brownsville $2959.00 p.p.
DAY 8: Friday, December 13
Rattvik - Stockholm (B,D) December 13 is Lucia day, enjoy the beautiful music of the Lucia concert at Rattvik church this morning. Depart the province of Dalarna where you have experienced so many special Swedish Christmas Traditions. Free time in Stockholm this afternoon. On your own, perhaps return to The Christmas Markets for shopping or explore the city and discover enlightening museums, like The Wasa Ship Museum and The Skansen open-air museum. Dinner at the Hotel.
DAY 9: Saturday, December 14
Departure to U.S.A. (B, Lunch on flight) This Morning transfer by motorcoach to Stockholm / Arlanda Airport for departure to the U.S.A.
For more information Contact Rick Contos (956) 943-2462
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Atchley Realty
FOR SALE OR RENT BY OWNER
Robbie Atchley Coffman,
STORAGE
(956) 943-2313 Cell (956) 525-2124
BOATS - TRAILERS - RV’S – CAMPERS
Lot 77 Abalone 2 bedroom, 2 bath home on the water. Nicely furnished, deck and great view to the intracoastal. Possible owner financing. A must see! $110,000 Lot 147 E. Bonnet Great double waterfront, over 70 feet. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, LOTS of windows to enjoy the view. Easy access to the ICW. Worth a second or third look! $150,000 Lot 394 Sand Dollar Inside corner lot, lots of side yard. Storage building w/washer & dryer. Good winter rental. $69,900 Lot 608 Sand Dollar Fifth wheel on an inside lot. Very nice inside and a real steal at only: $45,000 or best offer!!!!
GATED 24 HOUR ACCESS
BROKER
LOT 806 E. OYSTER 2 BED / SPLIT LEVEL BOAT LIFT / NEW DOCK UNIQUE FLOOR PLAN A MUST SEE CALL 307-690-7826 - PATTY ANN
Welcome New Owners I
Adream, LLC
152
HSBC Bank USA
325
Ricardo & Myriam Guerra
428
Jose Luis Rodiriquez
634
Mark & Patricia Grantom
680
Barry & Jeanette Pichler
742
Seaside Enterprises, LLC
SC79
Laura Magana & Melissa Magana
044
Ricardo Roel & Alma Rodriquez
• LIMITED INDOOR RV STORAGE AVAILABLE • LOCATED ON FM 508 HARLINGEN
956-371-6082 OR 956-371-6083
Long & Short Term Rentals Available
FREE RECORDED INFORMATION 24 HRS. TOLL FREE 1-800-778-1647 then enter the extension number
lot #410 Deluxe 5th wheel on landscaped lot w/owner finance $69,900
#864 2b/2b waterfront, cottage home, boat lift, furnished, covered tiled patio $195,000
#4 furnished park model, deck, shed,w/d , some covered parking only $55,900
Make an offer! Lot 230 wft.5th wheel w/owner finance $95,000
Lot #80 waterfront park model, all tile, shady parking, beautiful water views! 1-800-778-1167 ext.1274 $99,750.
#366 waterfront.-park model/ #787 waterfront- 2b/1bath park room, 11/2 bath, 1 bed., w/d, model/room, w/d, Fantastic Island -View!, NEW FURNITURE furnished, direct access to interonly $150,000 coastal $104,750 great price!
#550 Beautiful golf course lot, park model,deck,shed, tiki hut,landscaping, new furniture,pavers $64,900
MUST SEE Waterfront # 214 Cottage Home #145 Very nice waterfront cottage 2/2 Furn. nautical décor. Large deck home, huge kitchen, garden tub, Close to club house. View of canal heavy duty boat lift, afternoon $179,000 800-778-1647 • Ext. 1774 shade,etc $224,900
#297 waterfront cottage home 2/2 huge lot and deck $249,950 1-800-778-1647 ext.1254
Lot i Remodeled 2b/ 1 1/2 bath. Beautiful kitchen, golf course frontage-Island views only $82,400
RONA HAMLINCK (956) 371-0425
Roy Bailey / Broker
ronarealtor@aol.com
#172 park/model w/room INTERCOASTAL, furnished 2 bed/1 1/2 bath Call for selling price!
Lot #637 waterfront “lake” frontage pm, w/d, shed, etc. $114,900 Lot #644 - $88,600
#719 park model 1bed/1bath furnished, w/d, shed, awning, new tie downs, nice lot, $53,500
INSIDE Lots
WATERFRONT
PENDING
#136 - $99,750 #180-$90,000 #220 - $99,000 #271 - $75,000 #632 - $95,000 #819- $77,500 #630-A -waterfront park model $125,000
#5 $39,950 #203 $52,000 #535 $40,000
PENDING SC. 117 Waterfront,single, boat lift, 3b/2.5 etc. 1-800-778-1647 ext.#1154 $237,000
Several rentals available.
Several units or lots can possibly be owner financed. Please call for new listings / open evenings & weekends by appointment. FINANCING AVAILABLE LET’S MAKE A DEAL-TAKE ADVANTAGE OF GREAT UNITS AT LOW PRICES!
#8, #232, #170 #168, #487
600 S. Garcia #13, Port Isabel
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