December 2011 - Triple Creek RV Music Park

December, 2011
Triple Creek RV Music Park
Newsletter
Believe it or not, the Holidays are upon us once again, and therefore its
time to start planning for the annual Triple Creek Christmas party. The
party is going to be on
Saturday December
3rd. Don’t forget the
pot luck starts at 5:00
and we party & play
before and after that.
Be sure and wear your
festive colors.
Our Favorite Native:
Pileated “Woodpicker”
Christmas Day
Don’t forget that on Christmas Day, the menu
will consist of Karen’s WORLD FAMOUS
shrimp and sausage gumbo. This is the meal
that brings all the snowbirds back year after
year. She will serve potato salad to top it off.
Its soooooo good. Be here for the experience.
New Years Party
Music Schedule:
• 1st Saturday weekend:
Gospel
Don’t forget that we will have a New Years dance here at
Triple Creek. You are invited to dance the night away
and bring in the new years with us. It’s a tradition here at
Triple Creek, so come join in the fun.
• 2nd Saturday weekend:
Open Jam (Pickin’)
• 3rd Saturday weekend:
Classic Country
• 4th Saturday weekend:
Bluegrass
• 5th Saturday weekend:
Open Jam (Pickin’)
unless Special Activity
1 (see Website)
planned
Thanks to the bands that entertained us on Bluegrass weekend.
⇒ Eric & Mary Harris opened (our Snowbirds from Kansas City area)
⇒ Not Brothers
⇒ Earl Cochran & Friends
⇒ Kenny / Mary & Friends
2011 Shows & Festivals
The following information came from Sabine Bluegrass
www.sabinebluegrass.com
December 2011
27-03-Christmas In The Pines - Independence LA 985-507-1790
--03 -1st Saturday Bluegrass Music - Longview TX 903-452-2641
--03 -Chrystal Opry House Bluegrass Show - Tom Bean TX 903-546-6893
--03 -Magnolia Bluegrass Show & Jam - Magnolia TX 281-744-7652
--03 -Oklahoma Bluegrass Club Christmas & Anniversary Show - Del City OK 405-677-1509
--03 -Pearl Bluegrass 1st Saturday Jam & Stage Show - Pearl TX 254-865-6013
--03 -Troup Bluegrass Show & Jam - Troup TX 903-714-5976
--10 -Bluegrass Barn Thang - Collinsville TX 903-429-6056
--10 -Eastern NM Bluegrass Assn Christmas Dinner & Show - Tucumcari NM 575-487-0944
--10 -Greater Oklahoma Bluegrass Music Society Show - Del City OK 405-677-7515
--10 -Home For Christmas Bluegrass Benefit - Louisville MS 662-773-3921
--10 -Lone Pine Music Park - Ragley LA 337-200-0737
--10 -TASCA Bluegrass Jamboree - Whitehouse TX 903-871-3217
--17 -Paris Bluegrass Show - Paris TX 903-785-3958 *
--18 -Southwest Bluegrass Club Christmas Dinner & Concert - Grapevine TX 972-306-5887
22-24-Triple Creek RV Park Bluegrass Weekend - Woodville TX 409-283-3799
26-01-Pecan Ridge New Year's Camp-N-Jam - Jackson LA 225-629-5852
Sabine Bluegrass, is your Information Center for recurring bluegrass and bluegrass gospel music in the Central
South.
The Sabine Bluegrass Update is a free weekly e-mail newsletter with the latest announcements and reminders of
up-coming events. You're invited to subscribe.
Sabine Bluegrass supports our region's Bluegrass Associations, many of whom are hosts for this site. You are
always welcome at association activities, either as a guest or member. Association newsletters provide you much
additional information about bluegrass in your area.
So tune up that old guitar, banjo, mandolin, or fiddle, load up the RV, and head down the road. I'll meet you
there.
Gerald Block
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Linda and Gerald Block
BLUEGRASS RADIO WAVES & INTERNET SITES
KUT - FM 90.5
Sat.
8 AM-2 PM
Austin Don Foster/Ed Miller
KKUS - FM 104.1
Sat.
9-10 AM
Tyler Dave Rousseau
KVLU - FM 91.3
Sat.
7-9 PM
Beaumont
KSHN - FM 99.9
Sat.
8:30-10:30 PM
Liberty Roy Bennett
KAMU-FM 90.9
Sat.
7-8PM
College Station Dave Higgs (Nashville)
KJIC-FM 90.5
Sat.&Sun. 6AM & 6 PM
Houston Believers Bluegrass
KNES - FM 99.1
Sun.
2-5 PM
Fairfield Carl Conkling
KPFT - FM 90.1
Sun.
4-6 PM
Houston Chris Hirsch
KOOP - FM 91.7
Sun.
10-11 AM
Austin Keith Davis/Rod Moog
KSYM-FM 90.1
Sun.
Noon-2 PM
San Antonio Hank Harrison
KEOS - FM 89.1
Tues.
7-9 PM
College Station John Roths
Our friends at Bay Area Bluegrass Association (BABA) in
League City have a show the third Saturday of every
month. Show starts at 7:00 PM. For more Bluegrass events, see
the BABA web site at www.bayareabluegrass.org
My friend Barbara Monroe is the editor of the BABA Newsletter.
Her contact information is as follows:
2012 January & February BABA Schedule
Jan 21 - League City, TX, BABA, 5PM jam,
7:00 stage show+
Feb 18 - League City, TX, BABA, 5PM jam,
7:00 stage show
Barbara Monroe
4327 Townes Forest
Friendswood, TX 77546
281-993-1620
bmonroe0409@ sbcglobal.net
Triple Creek Jam Shack needs your help. Just like everyone
else, we are being affected by the hard economic times. It has
always been a balancing act to keep Triple Creek Jam Shack
going in the black, but in recent months the balance hasn’t been
so good. The crowds have been good, the shows have been
great, the jams have been good, but the balance sheet has been
out of balance.
Your donations are what keeps the Jam Shack going. Donate to
the Pink Pig when you can.
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You asked for them!
Triple Creek RV is now a dealer for
Blueridge Guitars!!!
And we have a nice selection that will be available at the park starting next week: All are in Superior
hard cases with plush lining…
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SOLD
BR-60CE
CD-1510 -- Cutaway + Fishman electric pickup – several folks wanted this!
BR-160
CD-1510 – this one seems to be the favorite of several of our musicians!
BR-70
CD-1510 – beautiful gold tuners! As well as great sound – this is the one that
Richard Langley has been playing lately!
BR-343
CD-1514 – 000-14 Gospel Guitar! Beautiful inlay work! Now available in full-size
dreadnaught as well!! (Also in stock!!)
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This is a picture of the feeder by the road.
If you watch, you can see the deer there
every morning and every evening.
We think they are getting to accustomed
to Karen taking their picture, as they just
stand there now. Most of the time they
will at least look at the camera when she’s
out there, but at this minute they were
distracted by a car going down the road.
Keep watching them year after year as
them mature and grow. We just hope they can find enough water to drink this year.
Every weekend the phone starts ringing. We have the same questions, and here are the typical
conversations that occur weekend after weekend:
Q—Are you having music this weekend?
A—This is Triple Creek, we have music EVERY weekend of the year, including all holidays.
Q—What time do you start playing?
A—We have our pot luck supper at 5:00 and we usually start playing around 6:00 when everyone is finished eating.
Q—Well, who is going to be there this weekend?
A—We never know who is coming, but there is always a group, and we always have fun.
Q—What is the charge to get in.
A—Just a smile on your face. We don’t charge
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have received many great reviews, but even more comments would be appreciated. The best form of
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Mark your calendars.
The Redhead Express will be in Jasper, Texas
Saturday February 25th, 2012
For a Premier performance of Pickin’ in the Pines
Return of The Redhead Express
☺ They’re Coming!
The Redhead Express and
Walker Family Band consists
of nine members of the Brett
and Apryll Walker family. We
just know them as family since
they have been here several
times. Well, they are coming
to this area again, and will be
performing in Jasper on February 25th. For the Pickin’
in the Pines Festival!!! This
is a long time away, but we’re
helping them get ready. If
your band can play, that would
be appreciated.
We’ll also
need volunteers for all types of
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assignments. Please contact
Karen and sign up to participate. We want to welcome this
group back to our area and
enjoy their talents that have
been on stage in both Branson
and Nashville, and all around
the country touring— including a cruise ship back to
A
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a
s
k
a
!
Just
remember
names:
Meghan,
Alisa
Kendra
the
LaRae
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Triple Creek “LIVE” on KWUD radio.
Radio has often been considered one of the most personal forms of media. It brings the business to the people
right in the comfort of their very own homes.
Karan is now talking on KWUD radio every Friday morning between 8:30 - 9:00 am. We’re trying to get the
word out about all the good things going on at Triple Creek & the existence of Bluegrass music.. She might even
ask you to join her and play some music on the air! Thanks to Oscar Lyons, Charles Glenn, and Dean
Bartholomew for doing that very thing on the Friday before Thanksgiving!
Karen talks about the specific instrumentation, and how Bluegrass is has a distinguishing characteristic of
featuring two, three, or four parts harmony. Unlike mainstream country music, bluegrass is traditionally played on
acoustic stringed instruments. The fiddle, five-string banjo, guitar, mandolin, and upright bass are often joined by
the resonator guitar (also referred to as a Dobro) and harmonica.
We hope Alvin’s Blue grass jokes show up on radio!
Ms Audrey’s camera
Ms Audrey’s camera has come up missing . She uses it to take pictures that
we use in this publication. If you see it, please return it to her. Next time
you see her, please thank her for all the hard work she does not only taking
pictures, but everything else that she does around here.
She is wonderful & we love her!
Blues Weekend -
If you like the blues, like to play the blues, like to listen to the blues, or know anyone who does: let us
know, and we’ll schedule a “Blues Weekend” . It should be fun for all, as well as something a little bit
different for Triple Creek… Interested??
BIRTHDAYS
We are collecting birthdays (only the month), so we can
celebrate birthday’s once a month. Sign up next time you
are in the Jam Shack.
For our monthly birthday celebration, we have cake and
ice cream. Our celebration is held after the big meal on
Bluegrass weekend. Come join in the fun.
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Thanksgiving here at Triple Creek was an absolutely wonderful event. We had several families out here
that consisted of many generations. We were very happy they selected Triple Creek as their gathering
place. It was great to see all the new faces in the Jam Shack as we celebrated. The only down side of the
event was all these people heard how we eat out here so they brought lots and lots of food. We had to
add on three (3) extra tables to hold all the food and deserts. It was a wonderful time.
At this time we would like to thank all our extended family for making Triple Creek our home.
Karen & Marc
Lets take some time to reflect on our friends that have passed through this world here at Triple Creek and
have left us with their memories. Each of these people have certainly had their effect on us.
Suzanne
Stump.
She is here
with her
husband
Carl
“Stump”.
We look
forward to
seeing him
Nancy James. We
are certainly going to
miss Nancy. She was
a big Cowboys fan,
and we bet she was
so glad to see them
win the game on
Thanksgiving Day.
8 she
We are sure that
was up there pulling
for them.
Here is our buddy Al.
What a wonderful person.
His wife Penny said she is
going to come stay with
us and visit her friends
here at Triple Creek.
Come on down Ms.
Penny, we will have the
light on for you..
We all remember Richard Wise.
Richard was known for his musical style here at Triple Creek. He
was instrumental in forming the
seasonal group, “The Snowbird
Express” that was a regular performer on the stage here at Triple
Creek.
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Now lets take a look at a walk down memory lane as we view people and actions that have taken place here
in the past. Such good times we have to be thankful for.
After successfully raising
the new windmill, here is
the team.
Front row:
Willie, Floyd
& Bobbie.
Here is ol’ Ray Ray.
He was our harmonica man best known
for playing his Cajun
songs. He would
blow on that harp
until he turned blue.
Ray Ray found a lady
friend and has moved
on. We expect to see
both of them show up
on our door sometime
Back row:
Jean, Richard,
Nancy, Bob
& Stump.
They were
quite proud
of this undertaking, as the
windmill
came in
pieces and it
was a guessing game to figure out what went where. And since no one had
ever erected a windmill, it was a challenge to figure out just how
to go about it. As you can see in the picture, it was a success.
Shown here is Bob (we
don’t know where
Nancy was for this picture). Bob restored this
Mustang himself, so it is
his pride and joy (well,
Nancy is too).
While Bob and Nancy were here, Bob put in a lot of time on
Karen’s 1933 Plymouth. Bob uses tender hands on this old metal.
Another Bob
Bob was the greatest cook. He walked in the Jam Shack and started
cooking. He was also our spiritual leader on Sundays. Their daughter,
husband and kids all called Triple Creek home until job duties pulled
them down to Florida. Maybe Bob and Evelyn will return to Triple Creek
sometime even though the grandkids are in Florida!!!
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We hope all of you know Eddy, but did you know that his
buddy Leo lives out here at Triple Creek too. Just come out
early on the weekend, and you’ll see Leo pleasing all the kids as
they go for rides. Welcome Leo
Always remember
that we have two
40’ Park Models
(mobile homes)
available for long
or short term
rental. They are
perfect for a
Snowbird, or someone needing
temporary housing.
Come live with us at Triple
Creek.
Its Time for those Banjo Jokes
Our Favorite Native:
1.
What did the banjo player get on his IQ (or SAT) test? Drool…
2.
How can you tell if the stage is level? If the banjo player drools out of both sides of
his mouth.
3.
Why do some people take an instant aversion to banjo players? It saves time in the
long run.
4.
What's the difference between a skunk run over on the road and a banjo player run
over on the road?
You see skid marks in front of the skunk.
5.
What's the difference between a run over skunk [or frog] and a run over banjo
player?
The skunk [frog] was on it's way to a gig.
6.
How many banjo players does it take to eat a opossum? Two, one to eat it & one to
watch for cars.
7.
How can you tell the difference between all the banjo songs? By their names…
8.
What is the definition of perfect pitch? Throwing a banjo into a toilet without hitting the seat.
9.
What do you call a good musician at a banjo contest? A visitor.
Pileated Woodpicker!!
Notice he is playing a guitar...
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Ken’s Mobile RV
Repair & Service
From Mild to Wild
936-239-2014
Ken Coates is available for all your RV repairs. Come stay with us at
Triple Creek, while Ken performs your needed repairs. Ken can do
just about type of repairs needed on any brand RV, from major to
minor. The roof on your RV is
a vital piece of protection, and
is often neglected. Have Ken
check it out just to insure all
seams are properly caulked and
can keep out that moisture that will cause costly body rot. Ken does a lot of
roof replacement jobs, because of caulking that has gone bad. He accepts
insurance & warranty jobs too! If you will call Ken and tell him what your
problem is, and when you will be at Triple Creek, Ken will come to your site
for all repairs.
We would like feedback and Bluegrass articles from our readers. Tidbits or article(s) can be: an
amusing quote; reviews of festivals or music conventions; behind the scenes reports of bands;
technical; RV & campground reviews; or anything you feel would be of interest to Bluegrass
enthusiasts. Articles may span more than one issue, and full credit will be given.
Thanks to the people that wrote in after the last letter with comments:
Apryl Walker (AKA The REDHEAD EXPRESS) - Sweet! An AWESOME newsletter! Who did it? Where will
the February festival take place? What is the cost for tickets?
Tug Boat Joe— Oustanding Job!!!! 20 Pages, WOW!!!
Linda Jenkins— WOW! Fantastic Newsletter. We love living here, there simply cannot be a better, friendlier,
foodier, Music park anywhere in the world. Royce and I both would love a Blues weekend. My garage is really looking good. It really will be something when we get it finished into the picking shed.
Liem Nguyen— Nice Letter. Well done.
Judy Zent— Dave is doing ever so much better since his surgery. Wish they had found that problem earlier!! He
has his appetite back, and stamina is about where it was before, so all is well.
Jamie Lyn—Hi! Hey! Send me some of those ribs. I’m hungry. Please tell Ms Audrey I’m sick of my own cooking
and I miss hers. We had an earthquake up here in Coffeyville last night. I love this newsletter, but it sure did make
me homesick. I would love more than anything to be in on that landscaping project. Its awesome to see what y’all
are up to, and I sure do appreciate it. Miss Ethyl looks pretty racy in that hot car. Please give her a hug for me.
Dale Mitchell.— WELL !! I finally got it to open and saw the pics of all those lovely Red Heads. Sorry I missed
that weekend, but duty called. Hey, Put me down for that “Blues Weekend”! I love to try playing blues. Sometimes
what I do really makes the listener blue! Not sure if that’s good or bad! Nice letter. Keep up the good work! I
believe it takes a real man to handle a job like that!.
Betty Poplin—So sorry to hear about Nancy. I know you all must miss her terribly already. I miss being there and
hope that I can come back and visit with everyone soon. Still keeping my two young grandkids.
We also received notes from Barbara Monroe, Barbara Staten, Charles Kruvand, Elaine Johnson, Linda
Waggoner & Teresa Burnett. Please keep those cards and letters coming, we love to hear what you have to say.
Keep us informed of what is going on in your life.
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Join Us for Pickin' in the Pines!
Camping Discounts—After the last Newsletter went out, we had a request for
camping discounts. Well, Triple Creek RV does offer four (4) different discount club
memberships. Not only that, but we will give your camping club a discount.
If you have a suggestion for a specific monthly discount, just let us know, and we
may try it. We appreciate your ideas.
BABA Fire On The Strings,
Dirt Road Jingle — Contest
Remember the ol’ Burma Shave signs along the side of highways typically in groups of 6? Burma-Shave sign series
appeared from 1925 to 1963 in most of the United States. Well, its been suggested that we at Triple Creek do the
same thing. Therefore please send in your suggestions. The best suggestions will be posted along the dirt road.
By the way, this suggestion was made by the Hite’s at “Signs Today” here in Woodville. They were here one
weekend enjoying the music, and Bill suggested we do a little something along the road.
Well, lets do it. Get those jingle's sent in..
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If you like to pick and sing / Or if listening is your thing / As long as you bring smiles and cheer / You’ll
always be welcome here / Triple Creek
2.
Stayin's sweet / Plenty to eat / The music's fine / All the time / Triple Creek
3.
Karen & Marc / Live in the park / So hurry soon / While there's still room / Triple Creek
4.
A new Experience is/Down the Way/Fun, Games and/ Lots to Play/ Down Home Cookin / And Music
Too / Karen and Mark are / Waiting For you / Triple Creek.
5.
You’re on the Trail / To a Great Big Treat / Where Wonderful People / You Will Meet / Lots of Music /
Good Food Too / Fun, Games / All just for you / Triple Creek
6.
Happiness you’re sure to Find / When you Follow These Silly Signs / Fun, Games and Food To Eat /
Wonderful People You will Meet / Lots of Music All Around / You’ve arrived at a GREAT Camp
Ground / Triple Creek
7.
Hey, Hey / Down the Way / Come to Play / Enjoy your Stay / You’ll not miss a Trick / When you’re staying at Triple Crick
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Join Us for Pickin' in the Pines!
Original Bass
This is the tub bass that Karen saw while traveling in New York State. It is the basic model. Moving the
"pump handle" up and down is what gives the bass the different pitches. The neck of this fine instrument is
short enough to allow you to set down and play. This item comes in a cardboard box ready for your assembly,
which is pretty much straight forward.
If you are interested in purchasing such a refined instrument such as this, contact Karen , and she will tell you
all the details.
Deluxe Model
This is the model that Karen has for herself. It can be seen in action here at the Creek almost any time there is
music played.
2850 PR 8335
Woodville, TX 75979
Karen & Marc McConnell, Owners
Always check our
web site for
current activities
and schedules!!!
Phone: 409-283-3799
Fax: 409-283-2244
E-mail: [email protected]
T
riple Creek is proud to
be a member of the
Better Business
Bureau
A special note from Karen & Marc. We appreciate all the wonderful friends that we have met
since moving to Triple Creek several years ago. This is the type of life we wanted to live in our
retirement, and all of you are making our dream come true.
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BINGO
Are you interested in playing BINGO? We host a “White
Elephant” BINGO every Monday evenings. Just bring any
White Elephant that you have laying around and donate as a
prize. Its not only a great way to have fun, but its also a
wonderful way to get rid of those little things around the
house that just need to go.
Our friends Bob (Honey) & Sue (Baby) Pearce. Bob
and Sue were our very first work campers at our RV park
in Holly Beach Lousiana. We had some great times there,
but unfortunately, Hurricane Rita washed it away right after
we sold it!
Triple Creek’s newest Work campers…
already making great contributions!
Please welcome...
Dorsianne & Gary.
Triple Creek’s Work campers
Please welcome Rob & Tonya.
I’m sure you have already seen them
around here as they have really fit in lending a hand doing almost everything. Be
nice to Rob as he is an Aggie, but we still
think he fits in with us. Rob is even playing his new Blueridge guitar in the circle.
Rumor has it he can sing too
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Bob and Sue were life savers when Hurricane Rita hit the
Gulf Coast and took the roof off of our house. They
worked tireless hours trying to restore order. Fortunately,
they arrived almost immediately after the storm and started
lending a hand. They camped out in the front yard along
with us in our motorhome. More good times and memories were
made.
Triple Creek’s Work campers Dale & Betty are gone. The left for
Florida where Dale will be working the Karoake scene with all the
snowbirds down there.
Thanks for everything
that you did while here
at Triple Creek. We
certainly appreciate it.
Join Us for Pickin' in the Pines! February 24-25, 2012
MD Anderson Visitor—Vince Ellis, a Bluegrass person, currently receiving treatment
at MD Anderson and staying in a nearby RV park.
He is receiving chemo, but is having a little bluegrass withdrawal. While in the area,
he contacted Gerald Block who put him in contact with Rick Kirkland of BABA..
Vincent is a mandolin/guitar player from Kansas City, MO. If any of you are up that
way, please extend our SE Texas hospitality. Give him a call at 816-804 0314 or email at [email protected]
Vincent would love to find some pickers/jams in the Houston area to help pass the time.
Vincent, you are in the finest facility of its type in the world. We at Triple Creek will keep you in our
prayers.
http://sabinebluegrass.com/ If you’re looking for the latest Bluegrass news, check out Sabine Bluegrass,
your Information Center for recurring bluegrass and bluegrass gospel music in the Central South. The Sabine
Bluegrass Update is a free weekly newsletter with the latest announcements and reminders of up-coming
events. You're invited to subscribe.
Sabine Bluegrass supports our region's Bluegrass Associations, many of whom are hosts for this site. You are
always welcome at association activities, either as a guest or member. Association newsletters provide you
much additional information about bluegrass in your area.
While you're there, don't forget to sign the guest book. So tune up that old guitar, banjo, mandolin, or fiddle,
load up the RV, and head down the road. I'll meet you there.
Gerald Block
Editor
Would you like to attend events at Triple Creek RV, and do not
have an RV? You might want to consider contacting:
Winnaway Bed & Breakfast
Hosts: Susie & Dave Winn (Phone: 409-331-9944)
5681 FM 1746, Woodville, TX 75979
Web: www.winnawaybedbreakfast.com / FAX: 409-331-9906
E-Mail: [email protected]
The Winn’s and their family have supported TCRV
for years
and are wonderful hosts!
Remember when our two kids were roaming the
park. We really loved them, but Ms Ethyl was
having such trouble keeping her flowers from being eaten.
They are living at a good home now. Do you think
they too can come back for a visit?
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You can thank the work
campers for all that they
do as well! They are all
a big help to keep Triple
Creek RV the wonderful
place we all enjoy…
THANKS!
FOR SALE
Dudley has a like new 5 th wheel hitch for sale. See him, and he will make
you a good deal (see Marc, and he will make you an even better deal just to
get it out of the shop). The hitch comes with rails too. $200. HURRY,
HURRY, it wont last long. Call 713-851-1262
Audrey & Dudley have this Pop-up camper for sale. Since they
have become residents of Triple Creek and live in the 5th wheel,
this camper has been sitting
in storage. Its now here at
Triple Creek waiting for a
new owner to take it home.
Call them at 713-852-1262,
or just come out to the
park, take a look. You
won’t find a another trailer
for a better price. Its ready
to go!
We call him
“Bubba”, but
his name is
Jacob. Bubba
lives here at
Triple Creek.
He is going to
Welcome to our returning snowbirds!
Welcome back for another season Dean & Jo Anne
.Bartholomew. These two have been coming back
year after year and are part of the park. They have
been coming here since Karen and Marc have had
the park, and are constantly lending a hand as we
continue to make changes and improvements. We
would certainly like to thank them for their friendship and involvement.
Clean up!
Bits and chunks of metal have been accumulating
all around Triple Creek. Bob “Honey” has spent
his time collecting it and is getting ready to make
a trip to the salvage yard with it. Here he is pictured with one lad that is about on its way. It
takes a lot of effort to pick up all the material that
is laying around, so please thank Bob for cleaning
the place up. BTW, he is really in the clean up
mode, so don’t leave anything loose outside, or it
will be loaded up and hauled off.. Other than
scrap iron, he also has many aluminum parts, cans
and an untold number of discarded batteries.
Thanks Bob Honey, your efforts really are being
noticed around here.
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be our Soccer champion!
GOT BREAKFAST?
Ms Audrey (in the pink) puts together this country breakfast
every time she knows a crowd is a’ comin’. Biscuits &
gravy, eggs, sausage, bacon, grits, potatoes and plenty of
coffee and juice. She also serves home made jellies and
jams.
Ms Audrey asks that you support her cooking habit with
financial donations so she can keep buying food and cooking. Dudley really likes it when she cooks, so please throw some money in Audrey’s bucket that is on the
counter. Her cookin’ is mmm, mmm good.
Do you recognize this famous Bluegrass musician? Take a
good hard look, and then let us hear from you as to who you
think he is.
Hint—This is NOT Roy Rodgers.
Hint—He does live at Triple Creek every winter!
Hint—He doesn’t yet play a Blueridge guitar but Marc does
not know the difference!! ;-)
CHILI COOK-OFF
Don’t’ forget the wonderful Chili cook off that we had here on November 12.
All forms of road-kill were entered for this annual event. We had 18 different
people enter their food that ranged from mild to wild. Some were smoking hot.
Winner of the contest was a TOTAL surprise! The
winner came from Missouri, it was our very own
Gary and Dorsianne. We NEVER expected anyone
except a Texan to win this event. We think the
judges were bribed. Or else it was all those people
from Missouri that were here!
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Custom Pens
Handmade – one at a time
These pens are hand-crafted here at Triple Creek RV Music Park. Other options and pen styles with a variety
of wood and acrylic are available. Great for graduation, Christmas, gifts, etc. Laser engraving is also available
for personalized items.
See Rob McDonald for details.
Bullet Pen with Camo - $25.00
Bullet Pen with Antler - $30.00
PROBLEM:
The beautiful “Texas” pen pictured above was borrowed from the Jam Shack during the Thanksgiving
festivities… If you meant to pay for it and left without doing so, please contact the park ASAP so we
can clear up this problem. If you took it with some other intent, you are part of the problem that needs
to be cleared up to keep the Jam Shack going!
It has never before been an issue to leave any thing at the park in the Jam Shack — instruments, etc.
However, recently there have been multiple items turn up missing. We would hate to need to start locking the building and causing discomfort for everyone due to the sticky fingers of a few.
IF IT DOES NOT BELONG TO YOU, LEAVE IT ALONE! PLEASE!!!
If you see something going on that you feel could be related to this problem, please let Karen or Marc or
one of the Workampers know ASAP!
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World Famous Group that once played at Triple Creek.
Do you recognize anyone in this picture? Surely you do, as this person is staying here at Triple Creek. This group
once performed in the J-T High School auditorium in Jasper, New York for the second annual Fall Ag Festival on
Saturday, September 26, many years ago!
The Bartholomew family made their debut at the 2nd annual Southern Tier Bluegrass Festival in 1973. Dean
with his three oldest sons, Dave 14, Scott 12, and Dale 11 played songs that featured solo and duet vocals. Scott
was mastering the fiddle then, Dale played mandolin. Dean and Dave played rhythm guitar that was solid as a
rock.
A couple of years later Scott got the urge to start playing banjo and they added cousin Dennis Harrington on Bass.
This expanded their vocal capabilities to 3 and 4 part harmony's. In April of 1977 the Bartholomew Family Band
was a featured segment of the Addison Central High School Chorus performance which not only played in Addison but also traveled to Holley, NY.
In 1979, the youngest member of the family, Terry, took over the chores of singing tenor and playing bass. Being
a rather short fellow at the time, he was provided with a step stool to reach the neck of the bass. Today there is
no need for him to stand on anything.
During the 80’s the Bartholomew Family made appearances throughout New York and Pennsylvania, including an
appearance on Bill Knowlton’s Bluegrass Wramble radio show in Syracuse. They have also enjoyed 3 trips to
Mega Sound Studio in 1985, 1987, and 1990 to record some of their most requested songs.
Today the hub of the activity centers around Wyoming, NY where Dace, Scott, and Terry live with their families.
Dale and his family live in Brocton, NY and Dean is retired with all kinds of time to devote to music.. Of course
we all know that our famous musician Dean makes his winter home here at Triple Creek.
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BAND OF THE MONTH—BARTHOLOMEW FAMILY
Family bands are unique in the sense that you don’t hire a banjo player or a mandolin picker, you have to build
one.
August of 1973 was our first endeavor to entertain an audience. With Dean and Dave playing guitar, Dale playing mandolin, Scott on the fiddle and with the help of our good friend, the late John Sanford, playing bass we
played at the 2nd Annual
Bluegrass Festival.
In 1976 Scott started working
the banjo over and our cousin
Denny Harrington began playing bass. By 1978 our youngest brother, Terry, was big
enough to play the bass “if”
he had a stool to stand on
(today he has no problem at
all). Now that we had decided
what instruments each of us
wanted to play we started
working on who should sing
which part. After numerous
changes because of voices
changing, Dale sings the lead
part, Terry taking the tenor,
and Dave handling the baritone part with Dean singing
bass. Occasionally we’ll have
Scott sing lead on the chorus,
Dale will drop to baritone and
have Dave get the bass part
while Terry sings Tenor.
Today the Bartholomew Family would like to say “thank
you” to those who spent time
getting us started especially
Dick Cook, and Jim and Charlie Hartman, to those who watches us grow physically and musically, and now to
those who support us as we entertain the ever growing audiences that enjoy Bluegrass music.
Thanks again,
Dean, Dave, Scott, Dale, and Terry.
Reprinted from Southern Bluegrass Association, April 1984.
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Music on tap. August 28, 1987
Big Pond, Pa—The sounds of Bluegrass music will be heard as the Third Annual Bluegrass Festival begins at the
Lake Ondawa ball park, just outside Big Pond in Braford Couny.
This two-day Festival begins at 8 p.m. Aug 28 and is sponsored by the Big Pond Lions Club. All incoming roads to
the park, located south of Wellsburg, NY and north of Burlington, Pa, will be marked with Bluegrass signs and
maps are also available with advance ticket purchases.
Featured performers on August 29 include The Diamond Back Rattlers, North Fork Alliance, Creek Band,
the Bartholomew Family, and Dark Hollow.
In another newspaper article, the
Cover Story was “DEL
McCOURY and the Bartholomew
Family will be featured at the
southern Tier Bluegrass Association’s 15th Annual Bluegrass Festival.”
Article from The Leader, Corning,
N.Y. Friday, August 14, 1987.
How many Bluegrass musicians does it take to raise a windmill?
Seen in this picture is Floyd,
Bobby, Carl (Stump) and
Dean.
Notice the quantity of left
over parts they had after
assembling the mechanical
contraption.
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United States Postal Service has found Triple Creek RV
Take a look at the new facilities that were installed to handle the mail here at Triple Creek. We now have a mail
slot for everyone that wants one. This makes life a lot easier for the snowbirds that are visiting our place each year.
Plus its just real convenient for all the people that live here full time.
Thanks to Audrey and Dudley for putting these up and making the labels.
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