Pecan Grove (www.pecan-grove.net) Pecan Grove and Senior Residence

March 29, 2011

March 2011

Filed under: Pecan Farming,Pecan Grove,Senior Residence — knewman @ 9:06 am

We had lots of visitors in March, some in conjunction with our special meeting.  All 9 residents were able to attend the special meeting, which was about 35 miles from PG.  We were glad to have Irving Ross with us some during those days.

 

Unfortunately, Evelyn Kuck had to leave PG because her care needs were becoming more than we could supply.  Grace O’Keefe and Sara Riggs came down from Ohio and took her back with them to a care facility in Morrow, OH.  There are two other friends in the same facility with her, and several who visit regularly, so she is doing well there.  We sure miss her quiet, meek spirit at PG.  She hasn’t lost the desire to be a servant.  We’re glad for the time she spent with us since October 2009.  The first picture below shows Evelyn with Grace and Sara.  The second shows Doris giving some of the kids a ride.

Spring has sprung!  The pecan trees are much slower at growing leaves in the spring, see them to the right of the Wisteria below.  The’ve developed a lot more leaves since this picture was taken a few days ago.  Betty is helping Kiko with his spring shedding.

The bluebonnets are in.  Unfortunately the pictures below weren’t taken at the farm.  We planted some bluebonnets, then forgot where they were and mowed over them before they could bloom.  These pictures were taken near our home on Lake Conroe.

We’re glad to have Travis and Jamie Bolt living in Conroe now.  Travis works for Cormorant Engineering at Pecan Grove.  His grandparents, Ed and Leah Bolt, were here for the month of February.  His dad, David, also works for Cormorant but continues to live on the Newry PA convention grounds.

Ken

February 27, 2011

February 2011

Filed under: Pecan Farming,Pecan Grove,Senior Residence — knewman @ 3:19 pm

We had the coldest weather I’ve seen in this area in February, but thankfully it is gone.  We’re back to using air conditioning most days and some spring flowers are out.

Everyone at PG is well.  We’ve had our share of colds and bugs, but all have recovered and are appreciating the warmer weather.

Ed and Leah Bolt leave tomorrow… back to the cold north.  We’ve sure enjoyed having them here for the month of February.  This is the 3rd year they’ve visited for a month, and we hope they’re able to come again next year!  Also, Marth Houston from Ohio is visiting this weekend.  Esther stayed with Martha before coming to PG.  Here she is with Esther, Evelyn and Frances.

We appreciated Lyle coming for a visit earlier in the month.  Here he is with Sharon and Sara, and then at a meal with about 30 of us.

We have about 600 lb of cleaned (no shell) pecans – if anyone is interested!

Ken

February 1, 2011

January 2011

Filed under: Pecan Farming — knewman @ 7:34 pm

The new year is off to a good start!  The weather has sure been variable!  Yesterday it was in the 70’s, tonight it is supposed to dip to 21 degrees, and they are predicting snow for Thursday!

Lyle Schober visited us today at PG and told us some very encouraging things.  We’re glad to have him in Texas.

    

There has been a lot of attention given to birds so far this year… ducks on the lake and winter birds at the feeders.

Roslyn Warner visited us, along with Pam Lacock.  The only picture taken was in one of the rooms while they were lounging with Sharon, Sara and Sharon’s mom, Evelyn Williamson who spent the month of January with us.  Patty Maki sent a special flower to her mom, Frances McPherson.

Several birthdays this month.  Some clown showed up for one of them!

Keep warm!

Ken

August 18, 2010

Welcome Esther

Filed under: Pecan Farming — knewman @ 6:17 pm

Esther Potts arrived at Pecan Grove in late July, soon after we had left on a 3 week vacation, so I’m late getting this blog updated.  She’s the oldest resident we have, at 95, but does very well.  We’re glad to have her with us.  Here she is with Evelyn and Linda on the Polaris:

Frank turned 71:

We’re in the process of getting an assisted living license with the State of Texas.  Part of the many requirements is that anyone working with food preparation must wear a hairnet.  We’ve gotten a little carried away.  Here’s Frank and Brandon Chandler (my nephew who works on the farm):

The bunk house is now complete and being used by the staff.  With Esther we now have 9 residents, so there is only one apartment left.  Previously the staff have used empty apartments to spend the night. Now Linda uses the last apartment, Cindy and Lounell use the bunk house.  Construction on the log cabin for Kathy and me continues:

I’ve modified this blog so it only shows the 4 most recent posts… so it doesn’t take so long to download.  If you want to see posts before that, select the desired post under Archives on the upper right menu.

Ken

 

 

 

June 30, 2010

June Update

Filed under: Pecan Farming — knewman @ 9:16 am

All are doing well at Pecan Grove.  We’re looking forward to Esther Potts joining us in mid July.  Here’s a photo of our current 8 residents.  Starting at the back left, Evelyn Kuck, Jean Hegemeire, Betty Lawrence, Teresa Goff.  Front left: Doris Crawford, Bea Jecmeneck, Frank Porter Francis McPherson. 

There were two birthdays recently, Bea (92) and Doris (87):

We’re still working on the bunk house for the staff.  Once Esther comes we’ll only have one room left in the residence.  Hopefully the bunk house will be finished in the next few weeks.  We’ve started building a small log cabin on the other side of the farm for Kathy and I to stay in sometimes.  I’m sure it will be used for visitors as well.

This was supposed to be a father/son project for Kenny and I while Kenny is off school this summer.  Dad (Jack) is helping us a lot, and Brandon helps some of the time, so the cabin is going quickly.  Hurricane Alex is slowing us down this week by sending a lot of rain this way.

Ken

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