New Location for Picnic

The Village at Tinker Creek Memorial Weekend Picnic will be held at the Clubhouse instead of at the creek. It was decided that this was a better location due to the warm weather forecast and to accomodate more of the homeowners.

We will still eat Bar-B-Que Chicken at 2:00PM.

For questions contact Dave and Norma Hardy 362-1996 or hardyppl@cox.net.

kees update

This is an updated picture of little Kees.

He is up to 4lbs 10oz.!!!!

He will still be in the NICU for a while but he is doing VERY well.

Many thanks for all the prayers and support!

Love, Bob, Michelle, Grace and Kees

Roanoke - Best City for Retirees

On May 15th, Biz Talk posted an article on their blog about Roanoke being listed by Kiplinger's Financial Magazine as one of the five Best Cities for Retirees. They also encouraged Kiplinger readers to vote for their Best City. At that time Roanoke was near the top of the list. As I watched the list grow during the next day Roanoke took a commanding lead. Then Madison, Wisconsin noticed the charge by Roanoke and they took back the lead. I thought we were history. But, then other local bloggers began blogging about Voting for Roanoke and viral marketing took hold and our numbers began to increase and we were again bouncing between #1 and #2 with Madison, Wisconsin.

I checked the count again today and we are struggling to recapture the #1 position. We need to get every one we know to vote! You can vote one time every day. Vote for Kiplinger's Best City Now!

Don't forget the Picnic Next Saturday

Just a reminder to everyone about the Memorial Weekend Picnic at the Village at Tinker Creek Park on Saturday, May 26. We will eat at 2:00pm. Come early to join in the games, listen to live music and socialize with your neighbors.

We will be having a Chicken Bar-B-Que! The smell of chicken cooking will fill the air!

Email Dave and Norma Hardy to let them know you are planning to attend. They will collect $5.00 per person to cover the chicken. Everyone is asked to bring a dish to share and what you want to drink. Don't forget to bring your lawn chairs and if you play an instrument bring that too!

Second Annual South Battery Chili Cook-off

South Battery held their second annual chili cook-off. The weather was breezy but sunny and made for a great day for a gathering. Neighbors gathered on the driveway of Glen and Sue Markham's while the chili simmered in the garage.

No one shared their secret recipes but each and every one was different and delicious. The winners were Four Bean Turkey Chili, White Bean Chicken Chili, Cajun Chili, Caliente Chili, Tarhill Chili and Family Recipe Chili. Winner's will receive an all expenses paid invitation to next years chili cook-off located on the beautiful South Battery in the lovely Village at Tinker Creek.

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Everyone had a great time!!

Baby Kees VanGerven

Here is a recent pictures of our new arrival.....


Mommy and baby are doing well. We spoke with the surgeon yesterday and for the next few weeks, we are not expecting any progress. His intestine has to learn how to work before we can proceed any further....

Thank you all for your calls and prayers,

Bob and Michelle

VATC Clubhouse Rental

Jodi sent out an email regarding the VATC Clubhouse rental. It is now being handled by the Murray Realty, Inc. management company, MRI Management. The fees and the agreement for the rental of the clubhouse will be the same as they have been. If you wish to reserve the clubhouse, you now need to call Vicky Scaggs at (540) 366-7771. She is the HOA Coordinator and Property Manager for Murray Realty, Inc. She will check the calendar and schedule your reservation for rental.

Apparently the calendars that were hanging in the clubhouse have been removed and there is no easy way to check it out without calling Vicky. I suggest that we find a location where we can review the calendar before calling Vicky. We could possibly upload it online and access through this blog. Any thoughts or comments?