Out After Dark

Salado, Texas

Weather: low 34 degrees, high 62 degrees, mostly clear skies

Even though it didn't get as warm today as it did yesterday, we still enjoyed another beautiful central Texas day. The low in the morning is forecast for about 30 degrees, but that's okay. No rain or snow in the forecast, we can handle this.

Most of the day was spent resting from the hard travels around the area of the last couple days. Since we plan to leave here in the morning, I looked in the basement to see if there was anything I needed to straighten or clean up. I was expecting to have to do something based on past history, but I guess the last time we cleaned the basement up finally got it right. Maybe I need to ask Carolyn to help me every time I do something in the basement.

We had a supper (dinner to some) date with my nephew Scott and his wife Chriselda, so we left a little early to stop at the WalMart Mall in Georgetown for a few things we needed. What a crazy house! The parking lot was crowded, every register was open, people were lined up at every register, and the few things we picked up took much longer to get than I thought it was worth. Is there a recession going on? You wouldn't know it here.

After WalMart, we went on over to Chili's to meet Scott and Chriselda. Arriving early, we went inside to wait on them. We were having something to snack on when Scott called and said they were running a little late. No problem, we were having a pleasant time sitting in the restaurant. A little later, we started getting text messages, and eventually Scott and Chriselda had to cancel due to circumstances beyond their control. We were sorry we didn't get to see them, but we expect to be passing through here next month, so maybe we can get together then.

We had a nice meal, which was the first time we had eaten out in about a week. When we came out of the restaurant, it was already dark, much to our surprise. Obviously, we don't get out much after dark, so this was a different experience. On the way home, we drove into Salado to the post office to mail a letter. It was a beautiful drive down the main street, with all the Christmas lights and decorations. There were many people walking on the sidewalks and across the streets, enjoying the shops and restaurants. We need to get out after dark more often. There's another world out there then.

Our granddaughter Zoe turned 13 years old today. She is a beautiful and smart young lady with the world ahead of her. We are proud of her. Happy birthday, Zoe.

More later, be safe.

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