By Linda Elissalde
Bay Vue Methodist Church (BVMC) joined with Eagles and others to create a Beach “Lending” Library. Pat Tinsley built the unique edifice. Elinor Tinsley, George Strong, Jo and Don Evans helped with painting. This Beach Library contains beach play equipment for youngsters to borrow. When they finish, they can return the items
A Little Lagniappe – Books, Movies Musicals and More
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Happy Birthday, George!
By Linda Elissalde
Bay Vue Methodist Church (BVMC) Sunday Services always open with George Strong’s strong welcome of, “GOOD MORNING, CHURCH”. Where upon, congregants strongly shout back, “GOOD MORNING, GEORGE!” This is always an uplifting experience. George Strong turned 86 on June 8, 2023. Yes, he is still going
Spirit of 76!
By Linda Elissalde
Lovely Sherry Morgan’s 76th birthday fell on May 28, 2023. Sandwiched between Memorial Day and July 4, it seemed that a patriotic theme would be appropriate for her party. (Although it must be added that Sherry does not look anywhere close to 76 years of age.) Jose’s once again provided the perfect venue for
Mary Raney Meditation Garden
By Linda Elissalde
Mary Raney was diagnosed with numerous cancers in 2018. One prognosis decreed that she had only 18 months to live-a prediction that was so wrong. With her belief, “Nothing shall separate me from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord,” Mary placed her health in the hands of good physicians and her faith in the hands of
On the road again
By Linda Elissalde
After the devastation of Hurricane IKE, we lost friends, businesses, homes, and felt we had lost our community. That is when the spirit of Jane Long surfaced to tell us – She survived desertion, Indian attacks, and the terrible winter of 1821 on Bolivar Peninsula – and thrived. We survived, and like The Mother of Texas Jane Wilkinson
Splish! Splash!
By Linda Elissalde
Lazy Ladies Aerobics Group celebrated the end of their Fall, Winter and Spring Work Out Sessions with a Pool Party. Charismatic leader Elinor Tinsley hosted this event at the Tinsleys’ beautiful home on Melody Lane. Everyone provided delicious snacks that included Dirty Martini Dip, Chips with Cheese Dip, Deviled Eggs,
Bay Vue Methodist Women honor Crenshaw Teachers
By Linda Elissalde
BAY VUE METHODIST WOMEN (BVMW) met in Fellowship Hall April 10 and prepared special gifts to honor Crenshaw teachers on Teacher Appreciation Day, May 2. BVMW President Elinor Tinsley had everything prepared for members and friends who joined them. Each box had a teacher’s name with designs honoring their
Strictly for the Birds!
By Linda Elissalde
Bolivar Peninsula Cultural Foundation (BPCF) hosted a Birding Event at Smith Oaks Rookery on April 25, 2023. Members treated the group to wine, beer, cheese and crackers. Famed biologist Winnie Burkett spoke to an enchanted group of 35 people. She detailed how High Island was formed, explained the rookery and
BPCF Brings Sunshine!
By Linda Elissalde
Weather forecasters predicted rain for Saturday, April 15, 2023. However, those prognostications were proved wrong when BOLIVAR PENINSULA CULTURAL FOUNDATION (BPCF) held their SPRING ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR. It was a sun shiny day as copious numbers of shoppers came to support vendors and
An Angel was dancing in Heaven
By Linda Elissalde
“The bliss of Heaven has been characterized by the dance of angels and the illumination of light.”
Michael Feighan and Whitecross were able to perform at Crystal Beach because of Minh Tran head of Paradise Park at Camp Margaritaville. It looked as if high tides would capsize plans for this highly anticipated
Waffles
By Linda Elissalde
My most favorite breakfast food in the whole wide world, and I have eaten many breakfasts in many places in the whole wide world, is crispy, fried bacon (Marcel is a fantastic bacon fryer). My second most favorite is crispy WAFFLES!. I mean the kind that dad used to serve up from our old waffle machine. Thick Belgian ones, or those
Easter Amaryllis
By Linda Elissalde
Every year around the end of February my dad mailed two boxes to South Houston Elementary. One was sent to my teaching friend Sharon Pope, and one to me. Inside was a pot with a planted Amaryllis bulb. We set them in our windows. The first student in every morning checked to record their progress. Easter does not
“Good things come in small packages” (Aesop)
By Linda Elissalde
Galveston County Museum (GCM) is a perfect example of Aesop’s saying. It serves as a depository of wonderful treasures in a small space. The size adds to this museum’s charm. GCM was housed in historic Moody National Bank until 2008 when it was badly damaged by Hurricane IKE. Now the museum’s home is Old Galveston County
Bake Sale Extraordinaire
EXTRAORDINARY BAY VUE METHODIST WOMEN
By Linda Elissalde
If Bay Vue Methodist Women hold a Bake Sale, people will come. This year some arrived from as far away as Michigan. Art the Greyhound originally lived in Ireland. Bay Vue Methodist Women (BVMW) completed their most successful Bake Sale on May 11, 2023. It is no wonder
18 or 81?
“Age cannot wither her, nor custom stale her infinite variety.” William Shakespeare
By Linda Elissalde
Age does not matter when you are the always youthful and busy Fran Griffin. Fran is that charming lady in charge of SECOND GOING RESALE STORE. This highly successful resale shop gives generously to many
My life flows on in endless song
By Linda Elissalde
My life flows on, and so do the years. I warbled with joy to turn 82 on February 14, 2023. Some folk call that Valentine’s Day, but in my family it has always been Linda’s Birthday. My sweet, dear friends probably dread the arrival as they know my birthday will flow on and on and on. Cards and phone calls begin arriving en masse quite a while before
Our Wonderful Ambassadors
By Linda Elissalde
Our Crystal Beach Ambassadors are one extraordinary group. They drive along the peninsula’s beach to provide assistance and information as needed. They help guests purchase beach parking stickers, hand out blue trash bags, and answer any questions posed by visitors. Ambassadors share information about restroom locations
Wonderful Volunteers of Lifeline
By Linda Elissalde
LIFELINE of Galveston County is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization run by 100% volunteers. Located in Southeast Texas, their mission is to end the killing of companion animals in Galveston County by promoting and providing resources, education, and programs that save lives and transform animal welfare in our community. There are not
With a name like ‘Simply Country Cafe’
…IT HAS TO BE GOOD!
By Linda Elissalde
When I come back in my next life, I might want to be a food critic. Of course, you might have to taste some bad meals, but you also get to eat some really good “vittles” along the way. One of the best is SIMPLY COUNTRY CAFE located in Moss Hill at the intersection of
Our Magical Christmas
By Linda Elissalde
I will start with an apology for sharing our Christmas story as I am aware of how hard Christmas was for our dear friends on Bolivar Peninsula. No electricity and broken water pipes do not a happy holiday make. Since no family relatives could visit us, we decided to take our own vacation. Marcel and I spent the Christmas holidays in
Surprise!
By Linda Elissalde
Bay Vue United Methodist Church was united in being unhappy because the very talented Deanna Paulette Layfield is leaving us. Not only does she command the ivories on a piano, she can also record on the church piano and then accompany her recording. In addition, Paulette is a fantastic decorator who creates seasonal and
Community Thanksgiving Service
“We gather together to ask the Lord’s blessing.”
By Linda Elissalde
Bolivar Peninsula gathered together November 20, 2022 to share a Community Thanksgiving Service. Bay Vue Methodist Church hosted this annual event. Pastor Valerie Hudson, Pastor Kay Sims, Brother Daniel Clayton and Brother Dennis Allen graciously presided. Innovative
FABULOUS!
By Linda Elissalde
Peninsula Sports Park (PSP) Fundraiser PARTY in the PARK delivered much, much more than it promised with a Twist & Shout Retro Party that was truly fabulous! PSP’s yearly party provides operating funds to keep programs going for kids. Baseball, football, soccer, and cheerleading along with scholarships for graduating seniors who
BLESSED! Bay Vue Methodist Church
By Linda Elissalde
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS was indeed blessed this year. It began with being blessed with good weather at set up time November 5. Pastor Valerie Hudson, Crystal Corral, pet owners and, of course, pets were blessed by this annual event. Chairperson Linda C Elissalde was blessed with fantastic committee members
Happy Halloween from GCC Chorale
By Linda Elissalde
Galveston Community College (GCC) Chorale celebrated its 50th anniversary with their 2022 Spring Concert. The Chorale may be 50 years old, but its members stay young at heart. Talented director Mike Gilbert suggested that singers might want to dress in costumes for their Halloween night rehearsal. Sopranos, Altos, Tenors and Bass were
Bruce is Back!
WELCOME, 3-WAY SWITCH!
By Linda Elissalde
Bolivar’s Band has returned to Crystal Beach after a 4 year hiatus. FOE Eagles #3719 hosted Bruce Haire and 3-Way Switch who were welcomed back by overwhelmingly enthusiastic fans. Devotees from all over came to hear those great sounds that have
Thank You Texas A&M Ramblers Bluegrass Band
…and John Wesley Foundation Members
By Linda Elissalde
Bay Vue Church received a great gift on Sunday, October 23. The John Wesley Foundation at Texas A&M used the church for an overnight retreat. Sunday morning their Ramblers Bluegrass Band presented a wonderful program of good old gospel hymns. The talented 6 member group
Good Bye Summer, Hello Fall!
By Linda Elissalde
Summer ends on September 22, 2022, and fall begins on September 23, 2022. That is according to the astronomical calendar. When you live on the Bolivar Peninsula it is hard to tell when one ends and the another begins. They just sort of blend into each other. However, there is one definite delineation between the two. That is
