Hidden Beaches River Resort

Hi Everyone!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

If you missed last month's TAG-A-LONG to the Cibola National Wildlife Refuge, you missed a great time! We had a turnout of about 25 people. We all jumped into vehicles and headed for the refuge. We were met by Rose Stoppels our guide, and the friendly staff at the Wildlife Headquarters, where Rose gave an interesting presentation about the refuge and we got to pick up pelts and skulls of coyotes, raccoons, skunks, beaver, muskrat, and more. Then we headed outside on a short hike to the bird viewing stand. All along the way we head the very loud and noisy Sandhill Cranes, but when we got to the stand we finally got to see them. They are HUGE. Rose said the majority of birds arrive in mid December, so if you are looking for a fun day trip - check it out.

*SEE pictures of the tag-a-long on our photos page.

Now all too soon it is time to start thinking of Christmas.

Since this is a busy month for everyone, we thought we'd only work on one activity this month and that is a

Holiday Outdoor Home Decorating Contest!

It doesn't matter if you have an old rig, a new rig, a mobile home, trailer or motorhome - anyone can enter.

AND WE HAVE PRIZES!

If you would like to enter your home in the contest here are the rules:

• You must sign up in the office - it's free, but we have to know who's competing. You will be assigned a number. BE SURE TO POST YOUR NUMBER IN A VISABLE PLACE.
• You must have your decorations up by December 20th. You can start to put them up anytime from now until the contest end date. The sooner you get them up, the more votes you will accumulate. The more creative and fun the better!
• On December 1st we will put a voting box in the office. Anyone can come in and vote on their favorite decorations any day until 8 pm December 20th.
• The contest winners will be annouced on December 21st. We will count the votes and announce the winners at noon.
• PRIZES will be given for 1) The Funniest Display, 2) The People's Choice favorite, and 3) The display that most embodies the Christmas Spirit.

Let's all get in the spirit and have some fun!

NOTICE ABOUT BILLING FOR OUR LONG TERM TENANTS (Including storage). In an effort to keep postages costs down, we can email your monthly bill to you! Just let us know your email address and we will get that set up.

CHRISTMAS SPECIALS IN THE COUNTRY STORE

* We just got in some endangered species chocolate ( where 10% of the net profits are donated to help support species, habitat, and humanity) The flavors are Supreme Dark Chocolate, Dark Chocolate with Cranberries and Almonds, Dar Chocolate with Deep Forest Mint and Dark Chocolate with Espresso Beans..YUM!

* Have a cup of tea on me! All December, Danie will be offering a cup of Holiday tea - her treat! She has a selection of Gingerbread, Sugar cookie and other holiday flavors. Have a cup of tea per day until the tea runs out!

That's it for this month folks. Have a great holiday!