David Bassham. Robson Ranch Woodworkers President Residents join the Robson Ranch Woodworkers for many reasons: to work on a special project, to learn how to create something with wood or enjoy the camaraderie that’s always present at the woodshop. In addition, experienced members can provide hands-on lessons to beginners on projects for charity. For the…
Janet McKenzie Marx “It was a dark and stormy night.” Snoopy sits atop his dog house writing on his manual typewriter. Ho-hum. Trite. What makes a great beginning sentence? What makes most people want to read further? It’s the hook. It’s not always easy for the new writer to think what to write, no matter…
Vicki Baker Grapevine’s story began in 1843 when General Sam Houston and the Republic of Texas met with American Indian nations and negotiated a treaty of peace and friendship at Grape Vine Springs. The first settlers soon arrived by crossing the prairie covered with abundant wild mustang grapes, giving the area its name – Grapevine.…
Vicki Baker Nearly 8,000 Texas Democrats converged in Fort Worth in June for the 2018 Texas Democratic Convention. The Texas Democratic Party’s state convention, touted as one of the party’s largest such gatherings in the country, is second only in size to the national convention. And among those attending as delegates were Robson residents Phyllis…
Scott Baker For the most part the natural habitat for the striped bass (or striper) is salt water, spending most of its life in the ocean. But this bass is able to migrate between fresh and salt waters and comes into fresh water streams and rivers to spawn during spring time. The ocean is where…
Vicki Baker B-I-N-G-O is back on September 16 at the Clubhouse and over $1300 in prize money will once again be flowing. Kiwanis Club will be distributing free tickets Monday, Wednesday and Friday the weeks of August 27 and September 3 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the clubhouse. As usual, bring your tickets…
Vicki Baker Mix your jeans and jewels for a casually elegant evening at the Dance Club’s Denim and Diamonds Dance Party set for Friday, September 28. Enjoy a night of dancing with live music from Diva G and High Maintenance. And, of course, there will be the ever-popular door prizes from our amazing sponsors. Along…
Dave Parker When the temperature hits 108 degrees, what does the do? Pool party! The timely July house band (host) was Monica and Allen Bishop who had a party-ready backyard pool. This second annual pool party at the Bishop’s featured an eclectic mix of music for the evening. Inside the house, the Rolling Stones…
Nancy Toppan Before the summer season slips away, we raise a glass to midsummer nights, perfect for cool salads and refreshing light, chilled and frozen beverages. The members of Heard It Through The Grapevine were treated to cooling frozen Whiskey Sours as they entered the Wright’s, on a hot summer evening in July. A smorgasbord…
Bren McKenzie The Potluck Club held its annual Safari Dinner on June 14 (Flag Day). Eighty-one members traveled around the Ranch enjoying a meal and fellowship with other members and their hosts. The next potluck rotation will be August-September and the schedulers are finalizing the assignments for that rotation. Come join us for good food…