Back In Texas

Bay City, Texas

Weather: low 34 degrees in Livingston, Louisiana, high 72 degrees in Bay City, Texas, partly to mostly cloudy skies

We were so tired when we went to bed last night that we slept until about 0600 hours this morning. Carolyn had somewhat of a leisurely wake up, and we got on the road about 0730 hours. We didn't unhitch the truck from the RV last night, so that helped with our departure preparations.

Traffic was heavier today than it was yesterday, but we didn't encounter any traffic jams or accidents, so no hold ups. One pleasant surprise is the fact that I-10 in Louisiana used to be in such bad condition that we have been known to detour around the state. Except for about 20 miles, the road is in pretty good shape at this time.

We asked the GPS system to find the fastest route to Bay City, and it had us taking the 810 Bypass, which is a toll road. Normally, we don't use toll roads, but decided to today in the interest of saving time. Hah! We won't use that road again. It cost us $13.50, and we had to pay tolls three separate times. We would have been better off to have taken the 610 Bypass, which is free. Maybe a few miles further, but it probably wouldn't have taken any longer. Carolyn fussed about the tolls for more time than it was worth, but I made sure I kept my mouth shut. She did enough fussing for both of us.

We were pulled into the RV park and set up by 1530 hours. After resting a few minutes, I set up the satellite dish. Speaking of satellite dishes, the park where we're staying advertisements free cable TV. The free cable TV consists of Direct TV that people have to pay a $200 deposit to obtain. Then, a cable is run from the receiver to a dish at the site. I informed the manager of the park that we would use our Dish Network system. Can you imagine advertising free cable TV, then requiring a $200 deposit to use it? On top of that, we also have to pay for electricity, even though we're only going to be here for a week. Now, this is a new park, but I don't think it's good business to try to make all your money back on your first customers. Besides, it's not that nice a park. We won't stay here again. I think if I hadn't been so tired, I would have gone elsewhere.

On top of all that, the manager bragged that he had the best wifi around. The only problem is that I can't access it because he apparently gave me the wrong access codes. Luckily, I have our air card to get online with.

After we rested for a little while, we met Lori and her family at a local restaurant for supper, which was very good. Then, we went back to Lori's house for a short visit and to deliver a bunch of books that we had read. Lori likes to read as much as we do.

After a short visit, we went home, where we collapsed after such a long and tiring day. We're wore out. We may not do anything tomorrow.

More later, be safe.

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