Back In Bay City, Texas

Bay City, Texas

Weather: low 49 degrees in Waco, Texas, high 76 degrees in Bay City. Partly cloudy to mostly cloudy skies.

We left Waco about 0900 hours this morning on our way to Bay City. Before leaving Waco, I took a long walk through the campground, up to Texas 6, and back through the campground to the RV. The weather was great for traveling, and traffic was light. By 1430 hours, we had arrived at Riverside RV Park, owned by the city of Bay City and located on the banks of the Colorado River. The only problems we had were when we actually arrived at the RV park. It appears that the people running the park have not trimmed the trees in quite some time, and that made it difficult to get into our space without damaging the RV. With Carolyn's help, as well as another camper, I was finally able to get in without any damage. I think.

After getting the RV into the space, we spent a few minutes talking to the other camper who helped us. It was amazing the similarities in our history, once we started talking. He retired early at 57 years old, the same as me, but he didn't go back to work like I did. They used to own a house here, and sold it to go on the road and find another place to live. Still sounding familiar? They come back to Bay City to see their daughter. More and more familiar. There were other things that surprised us, and I'm sure we will have some good conversations over the next few days.

When we finished our visit with the neighbor, we set the RV up and got the satellite dish working. Then I sprayed around the landing gear and tires with a pesticide to keep the ants out of the RV. We have to remember that we are back on the gulf coast where the bugs hardly ever die or go dormant.

We rested a short time and then went to Lori's house. After the hugs and excitement were over, the talk turned to where were we going to eat dinner. The choice was Victoria's Mexican Restaurant. We had a good time talking and catching up on what has been happening with them. Then, because we were tired, Carolyn and I came home with a promise that we will all get together tomorrow for Thanksgiving lunch.

More later, be safe.

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Not all who wander are lost.