Bay City, Texas
Weather: low 36 degrees, high 58 degrees, cloudy, windy
The only good thing about the cold weather in this area is that we're not getting the snow and ice that states north and east of us are getting. About midnight, we started having rain showers pass through, and when we woke, the temperature was about 58 degrees. It started falling from that point, and at the time that I'm writing this post at about 2030 hours, it has fallen to 36 degrees, with winds of about 15 mph. By morning, we expect a low around 20 degrees with a high tomorrow of about 36 degrees. Is there any place that's warm?
I had a couple of chores to do today on the truck. It was time to have the front end alignment checked, especially since I have a new set of tires on the truck. As much as tires cost, it made sense to check the alignment. It's a good thing I did, because both tires were toed in. When the shop was finished, I was driving away and noticed that the orientation of the steering wheel was not centered as it usually is. In fact, I would estimate that it was off about 15 degrees. Back I went to the shop, where it took them another 45 minutes to get everything right.
The next stop was at the post office to pick up our mail which had been forwarded to us by our forwarding service in Livingston, Texas. I was surprised by how much mail was in the package, even though it had only been about ten days since we last received mail. None of the mail was of enough importance to be a concern, which is just the way we like it.
The WalMart Mall was the next stop, where I had the truck serviced. This little errand was part of the preparations for getting ready to leave here in the next few days. Maybe we'll find some warmer weather.
Carolyn gets the cooking urge when the weather is cold like this, and today was a day for hot soup and other goodies. We'll enjoy the soup again tomorrow. Maybe I can persuade her to bake some cookies.
More later, be safe.
Today's Town - Lufkin, Texas: The Heart of The Texas Forest Country
Not all who wander are lost.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Out Of Date Food
Bay City, Texas
Weather: low 48 degrees, high 58 degrees, cloudy skies, misty late in the afternoon
As closely as we watch our clutter and unneeded stuff, we still find things that we no longer need. We decided to go through our grocery cabinets and the refrigerator since the holidays were over in order to make sure we were not hauling stuff around that we didn't need. Guess what? We found several grocery items that had expired on shelf life. How in the world did that happen? Besides toting around unnecessary weight, it was a waste of food and money. We have decided that we'll check the cabinets more often, taking care to not let food go to waste again. Now, if we decide we no longer want something because our tastes have changed, that's one thing. Letting food go bad because we don't keep track of what we have is unacceptable.
When Terri was here, she received a gift that was too big to take home on the airplane. Today, I took the gift and an item that I wanted to return to Amazon and mailed them. Since I was feeling good about what we had already accomplished for the day, I decided to move the recliners around so they will be used equally, rather than wearing one or the other out. While I was at it, I changed out the chair we use for the desk. That chair is the same as the ones we have at the dining table. Eventually, we plan to find a computer chair that will be more comfortable than the dining chair.
Once we had everything done that we wanted to do today, we decided to take a ride down to Palacios to see what changes had taken place down there. Here's a picture of the bay. Notice how cloudy the sky is.
Several new houses are being built, but we noticed that several houses on the bay that have been for sale for the last year are still not sold. I understand that water frontage and water views will cost more money, but some of the prices seem out of line to us.
Here's a picture of part of the shrimp fleet based at Palacios. There seems to be a lot of winter Texans staying in the local Palacios RV parks. For the ones who like seafood and fishing, this area must seem like paradise. Some of them can step out of their RVs and throw a line in the water of the bay, and the shrimp boats sell fresh seafood. To top it off, the area is quiet, with a pace of life that is unhurried. If Lori wasn't living here, we would probably be in Palacios. Just think, no trains.
One of the birds we saw today (along with a large bunch of snow geese and Canadian geese) was this long billed curlew. At least that's what we think it is. According to the information I found on it, this bird was almost hunted into extinction. I never realized these birds were hunted. Another little tidbit of information people can probably live without is that a common name for these birds was candlestick, and Candlestick Park in San Francisco was named for the bird.
Now that everyone has been given some useless information for the day,
More later, be safe.
Today's Town - Palacios, Texas: Shrimp Capital Of Texas
Not all who wander are lost.
Weather: low 48 degrees, high 58 degrees, cloudy skies, misty late in the afternoon
As closely as we watch our clutter and unneeded stuff, we still find things that we no longer need. We decided to go through our grocery cabinets and the refrigerator since the holidays were over in order to make sure we were not hauling stuff around that we didn't need. Guess what? We found several grocery items that had expired on shelf life. How in the world did that happen? Besides toting around unnecessary weight, it was a waste of food and money. We have decided that we'll check the cabinets more often, taking care to not let food go to waste again. Now, if we decide we no longer want something because our tastes have changed, that's one thing. Letting food go bad because we don't keep track of what we have is unacceptable.
When Terri was here, she received a gift that was too big to take home on the airplane. Today, I took the gift and an item that I wanted to return to Amazon and mailed them. Since I was feeling good about what we had already accomplished for the day, I decided to move the recliners around so they will be used equally, rather than wearing one or the other out. While I was at it, I changed out the chair we use for the desk. That chair is the same as the ones we have at the dining table. Eventually, we plan to find a computer chair that will be more comfortable than the dining chair.
Once we had everything done that we wanted to do today, we decided to take a ride down to Palacios to see what changes had taken place down there. Here's a picture of the bay. Notice how cloudy the sky is. Several new houses are being built, but we noticed that several houses on the bay that have been for sale for the last year are still not sold. I understand that water frontage and water views will cost more money, but some of the prices seem out of line to us.
Here's a picture of part of the shrimp fleet based at Palacios. There seems to be a lot of winter Texans staying in the local Palacios RV parks. For the ones who like seafood and fishing, this area must seem like paradise. Some of them can step out of their RVs and throw a line in the water of the bay, and the shrimp boats sell fresh seafood. To top it off, the area is quiet, with a pace of life that is unhurried. If Lori wasn't living here, we would probably be in Palacios. Just think, no trains.
One of the birds we saw today (along with a large bunch of snow geese and Canadian geese) was this long billed curlew. At least that's what we think it is. According to the information I found on it, this bird was almost hunted into extinction. I never realized these birds were hunted. Another little tidbit of information people can probably live without is that a common name for these birds was candlestick, and Candlestick Park in San Francisco was named for the bird.Now that everyone has been given some useless information for the day,
More later, be safe.
Today's Town - Palacios, Texas: Shrimp Capital Of Texas
Not all who wander are lost.
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Found Cousin
Bay City, Texas
Weather: low 29 degrees, high 44 degrees, clear skies
Terri and Thomas had to go back to Tuscaloosa, Alabama, today as the Christmas holidays ended. I took them up to Hobby Airport in Houston this morning to catch their flight home, which included a change of airplanes in Dallas/Fort Worth. As I said in an earlier post, we had the best of gifts for Christmas, having both our daughters and their families together. We're already making plans for next Christmas.
On my way home from Houston, I stopped at Academy Sports, looking for a new pair of walking shoes. In the last two weeks, I've noticed that my feet have been bothering me a little after a long walk. That's usually a sign to me that I need a new pair of shoes. I'm not the type of person who will spend $100 for a pair of shoes, choosing instead to buy a pair of medium priced shoes. Since I walk as much as I do, I tend to have to buy a couple pairs of shoes each year. It took longer than I wanted, but I found a pair that fit my criteria, including price, and I bought them. Now, I'll wear the new shoes when I'm not taking long walks until I get them broke in. Then the old shoes will be outta here.
The blog has created an unexpected bonus for me, as I received an e-mail this morning from my cousin Ronnie and his wife Judy that I haven't had any contact with for about 30 years. I replied to the e-mail, and I'm hopeful that we can work out the details to visit them in the summer. It's too cold to go to Virginia at this time. Ronnie is a couple of years younger than me, and when we were growing up in Florida, our two families were very close. It would be nice to see him again. Maybe there's a trip to Virginia coming up when it's warmer.
Now that the holidays are over, we have some winter cleaning to do inside and outside the RV. Carolyn doesn't know it, but the weather is going to have to get a little warmer before I do much on the outside. In the meantime, I'll help her with the inside.
More later, be safe.
Today's Town - Powell, Wyoming: Deeply Rooted, Branching Out, Growing Stronger
Not all who wander are lost.
Weather: low 29 degrees, high 44 degrees, clear skies
Terri and Thomas had to go back to Tuscaloosa, Alabama, today as the Christmas holidays ended. I took them up to Hobby Airport in Houston this morning to catch their flight home, which included a change of airplanes in Dallas/Fort Worth. As I said in an earlier post, we had the best of gifts for Christmas, having both our daughters and their families together. We're already making plans for next Christmas.
On my way home from Houston, I stopped at Academy Sports, looking for a new pair of walking shoes. In the last two weeks, I've noticed that my feet have been bothering me a little after a long walk. That's usually a sign to me that I need a new pair of shoes. I'm not the type of person who will spend $100 for a pair of shoes, choosing instead to buy a pair of medium priced shoes. Since I walk as much as I do, I tend to have to buy a couple pairs of shoes each year. It took longer than I wanted, but I found a pair that fit my criteria, including price, and I bought them. Now, I'll wear the new shoes when I'm not taking long walks until I get them broke in. Then the old shoes will be outta here.
The blog has created an unexpected bonus for me, as I received an e-mail this morning from my cousin Ronnie and his wife Judy that I haven't had any contact with for about 30 years. I replied to the e-mail, and I'm hopeful that we can work out the details to visit them in the summer. It's too cold to go to Virginia at this time. Ronnie is a couple of years younger than me, and when we were growing up in Florida, our two families were very close. It would be nice to see him again. Maybe there's a trip to Virginia coming up when it's warmer.
Now that the holidays are over, we have some winter cleaning to do inside and outside the RV. Carolyn doesn't know it, but the weather is going to have to get a little warmer before I do much on the outside. In the meantime, I'll help her with the inside.
More later, be safe.
Today's Town - Powell, Wyoming: Deeply Rooted, Branching Out, Growing Stronger
Not all who wander are lost.
Monday, January 4, 2010
Brrrrr!
Bay City, Texas
Weather: low 38 degrees, high 45 degrees, cloudy until noon, then clear skies, windy
Brrrrr! What a cold day! Especially when I took my morning walk. The wind was blowing about 15 mph, with the temperature about 40 degrees. It felt like my face was going to freeze.
Once I got home from my walk, I had to take some time to warm up. About the time I ws warm, I realized that the cold weather was probably going to require me to have to go buy a bottle of propane. I checked the regulator, and saw that one of the tanks was empty. So off to the propane distributor I went. When I arrived at the propane filling station, I had to get in line with several other RVers who were there for the same reason as me. Luckily, I didn't have to wait long, and got my tank filled for $2.12 per gallon. Both tanks are now full, and we're ready for the cold weather that is forecast for the next ten days. Well, almost ready, that is. Like I said the other day, we need to find a warmer place to spend the winter.
I had new tires put on the truck a few weeks ago, so today I decided to have the front end alignment checked so the front tires don't wear unevenly. The shop I stopped at is booked up until Thursday, and I was given an appointment for that morning. While I was talking to the owner of the shop, he mentioned that he has seen several instances of passenger cars being placed on light trucks. If the reader remembers, that happened to me. Luckily, I didn't have any bad consequences out of the episode, but it appears to happen more frequently than I thought. Just a thought I'm putting out to the readers so they can be aware that the tire stores don't always get it right.
We have always used public libraries for checking out books and videos, as well as for Internet access when needed. Over the last 18 months or so, it seems that the libraries are becoming even more popular as the recession has affected the economy. Could it be that the increased use of the libraries is an indication that people are going back to simpler and more economical ways? It certainly seems that way to me, as just about every one of them that I visit in our travels seems to be very busy.
Carolyn prepared lasagna with bread sticks and carrot cake for supper. Lori and her family were here for Terri and Thomas' last night before they go home tomorrow. It has been great having both our daughters and the grandkids here for the holidays. We've been talking about where we might meet next year for the holiday, with most of the conversation favoring San Antonio. The holidays are almost 12 months away, but if we keep planning and talking about them, maybe it will happen.
More later, be safe.
Today's Town - San Antonio, Texas: Mission City
Not all who wander are lost.
Weather: low 38 degrees, high 45 degrees, cloudy until noon, then clear skies, windy
Brrrrr! What a cold day! Especially when I took my morning walk. The wind was blowing about 15 mph, with the temperature about 40 degrees. It felt like my face was going to freeze.
Once I got home from my walk, I had to take some time to warm up. About the time I ws warm, I realized that the cold weather was probably going to require me to have to go buy a bottle of propane. I checked the regulator, and saw that one of the tanks was empty. So off to the propane distributor I went. When I arrived at the propane filling station, I had to get in line with several other RVers who were there for the same reason as me. Luckily, I didn't have to wait long, and got my tank filled for $2.12 per gallon. Both tanks are now full, and we're ready for the cold weather that is forecast for the next ten days. Well, almost ready, that is. Like I said the other day, we need to find a warmer place to spend the winter.
I had new tires put on the truck a few weeks ago, so today I decided to have the front end alignment checked so the front tires don't wear unevenly. The shop I stopped at is booked up until Thursday, and I was given an appointment for that morning. While I was talking to the owner of the shop, he mentioned that he has seen several instances of passenger cars being placed on light trucks. If the reader remembers, that happened to me. Luckily, I didn't have any bad consequences out of the episode, but it appears to happen more frequently than I thought. Just a thought I'm putting out to the readers so they can be aware that the tire stores don't always get it right.
We have always used public libraries for checking out books and videos, as well as for Internet access when needed. Over the last 18 months or so, it seems that the libraries are becoming even more popular as the recession has affected the economy. Could it be that the increased use of the libraries is an indication that people are going back to simpler and more economical ways? It certainly seems that way to me, as just about every one of them that I visit in our travels seems to be very busy.
Carolyn prepared lasagna with bread sticks and carrot cake for supper. Lori and her family were here for Terri and Thomas' last night before they go home tomorrow. It has been great having both our daughters and the grandkids here for the holidays. We've been talking about where we might meet next year for the holiday, with most of the conversation favoring San Antonio. The holidays are almost 12 months away, but if we keep planning and talking about them, maybe it will happen.
More later, be safe.
Today's Town - San Antonio, Texas: Mission City
Not all who wander are lost.
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Quiet
Bay City, Texas
Weather: low 48 degrees, high 52 degrees, cloudy skies
It was a typical winter day near the Texas gulf coast from a weather perspective: cold, cloudy, some wind, and everything felt wet. We've got to start finding better places to spend the winter.
Terri and Thomas stayed at Lori's house last night, so it was quiet at the RV. They will be leaving on their way back to Tuscaloosa, Alabama, on Tuesday, and we will miss them. It's been nice having both our daughters nearby. There is some hope that eventually it will happen on a permanent basis.
Since it was so quiet at the RV, it felt like old times for Carolyn and I. We did much the same things we do when we're out exploring the countryside. Sleeping late, leisurely waking up and getting the day going, late breakfast, daily walk, a trip to the WalMart Mall, a little television, a movie, reading....... I think you get the picture. A typical day for us. That sounds like retirement. Now, if the weather would get better, it would be even better.
Looking forward in our plans, it appears as though we will be leaving here on the 10th, next Sunday. Our first stop will be in Taylor for a deferred supper date with my nephew Scott and his wife Chriselda. After that, we plan to be down in the Canyon Lake area for a few days. If everything works out, we may even make it out to Big Bend National Park to do some drifting around. That's a place we've never been, and we're looking forward to going there. Of course, the weather will have some bearing on whether we go or not, but those are the tentative plans. Many times, I feel like our plans are written in sand, because they get changed so much. That's part of the fun of the RV lifestyle. We're not tied to schedules. Most of the time, that is.
More later, be safe.
Today's Town - Freeport, Texas: El Agua
Not all who wander are lost.
Weather: low 48 degrees, high 52 degrees, cloudy skies
It was a typical winter day near the Texas gulf coast from a weather perspective: cold, cloudy, some wind, and everything felt wet. We've got to start finding better places to spend the winter.
Terri and Thomas stayed at Lori's house last night, so it was quiet at the RV. They will be leaving on their way back to Tuscaloosa, Alabama, on Tuesday, and we will miss them. It's been nice having both our daughters nearby. There is some hope that eventually it will happen on a permanent basis.
Since it was so quiet at the RV, it felt like old times for Carolyn and I. We did much the same things we do when we're out exploring the countryside. Sleeping late, leisurely waking up and getting the day going, late breakfast, daily walk, a trip to the WalMart Mall, a little television, a movie, reading....... I think you get the picture. A typical day for us. That sounds like retirement. Now, if the weather would get better, it would be even better.
Looking forward in our plans, it appears as though we will be leaving here on the 10th, next Sunday. Our first stop will be in Taylor for a deferred supper date with my nephew Scott and his wife Chriselda. After that, we plan to be down in the Canyon Lake area for a few days. If everything works out, we may even make it out to Big Bend National Park to do some drifting around. That's a place we've never been, and we're looking forward to going there. Of course, the weather will have some bearing on whether we go or not, but those are the tentative plans. Many times, I feel like our plans are written in sand, because they get changed so much. That's part of the fun of the RV lifestyle. We're not tied to schedules. Most of the time, that is.
More later, be safe.
Today's Town - Freeport, Texas: El Agua
Not all who wander are lost.
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Good To Be Home
Bay City, Texas
weather: low 38 degrees, high 56 degrees, clear skies
It felt good to be back in the RV last night, sleeping in our bed. Even though we had a good time while on the visit to Glen Rose, it's always good to be home. And in this case, home is Bay City because that's where the RV is. Next week, home could be in Austin, or San Antonio, or.....
When I went for my morning walk, it had warmed up enough that I didn't have to wear a heavy jacket, instead using a lighter one. I still used my gloves, since my hands seem to get cold easily. One thing I noticed while out walking is how wet the ground is here. Water is standing everywhere, and the ground is mushy. It wouldn't hurt this area to have dry weather for a month. The forecast doesn't show any rain for at least the next four days. Here's hoping it stays dry.
I went over to see my brother Terrell and his wife Kathy after my walk. Kathy has been fighting cancer for the last three years, and her latest checkup this past week was very positive. We're praying for her and wishing all good things for the new year. They are planning to move to the Knoxville, Tennessee area in the near future as part of their retirement planning. If we're still here when they start packing a moving truck, I'll help load their stuff. While I was visiting, we made plans to meet everyone for a late lunch/early supper at K-2 Restaurant.
When I returned home, I realized it was time for a trip to the WalMart Mall for some necessities. Since everything we needed was at the Mall, the trip didn't take long. Once everything was put up, I talked to Carolyn and Terri for a few minutes, then decided I needed to recharge my batteries. Meditation was performed for a half hour or so. Then I watched some college football, which reminds me that my concerns about Florida not being ready to play last night were unfounded, as Florida defeated Cincinnati 51 to 24. A good end to a great season that might have been a little better.
About 1500 hours, everyone met at K-2, including Lori and her family, Terri and Thomas, Terrell and Kathy, and Scott and Chriselda, plus Carolyn and me. A big group of 12 people that had a corner of the restaurant to ourselves. It felt like some of the old family gatherings we had when we lived in Florida and everyone else was there. I miss those times.
We had a good meal, but the best part of the gathering was being with family and enjoying their company. It would be nice if we could do this more often.
Tonight, we went to Lori's house and had an old fashioned gab fest, with everyone talking and laughing. I am amazed at how our grandchildren are growing up and developing their personalities. They can hold their own in discussions with adults, and their sense of humor is really something. Julian can keep you laughing with one quip after another.
When we left Lori's house and returned home, Carolyn watched Lord Of The Rings on television. When she finished the movie, I watched more college football. A good day with family, good food, and doing the things we like.
More later, be safe.
Today's Town - Caldwell, Texas: The Kolache Capital Of Texas
Not all who wander are lost.
weather: low 38 degrees, high 56 degrees, clear skies
It felt good to be back in the RV last night, sleeping in our bed. Even though we had a good time while on the visit to Glen Rose, it's always good to be home. And in this case, home is Bay City because that's where the RV is. Next week, home could be in Austin, or San Antonio, or.....
When I went for my morning walk, it had warmed up enough that I didn't have to wear a heavy jacket, instead using a lighter one. I still used my gloves, since my hands seem to get cold easily. One thing I noticed while out walking is how wet the ground is here. Water is standing everywhere, and the ground is mushy. It wouldn't hurt this area to have dry weather for a month. The forecast doesn't show any rain for at least the next four days. Here's hoping it stays dry.
I went over to see my brother Terrell and his wife Kathy after my walk. Kathy has been fighting cancer for the last three years, and her latest checkup this past week was very positive. We're praying for her and wishing all good things for the new year. They are planning to move to the Knoxville, Tennessee area in the near future as part of their retirement planning. If we're still here when they start packing a moving truck, I'll help load their stuff. While I was visiting, we made plans to meet everyone for a late lunch/early supper at K-2 Restaurant.
When I returned home, I realized it was time for a trip to the WalMart Mall for some necessities. Since everything we needed was at the Mall, the trip didn't take long. Once everything was put up, I talked to Carolyn and Terri for a few minutes, then decided I needed to recharge my batteries. Meditation was performed for a half hour or so. Then I watched some college football, which reminds me that my concerns about Florida not being ready to play last night were unfounded, as Florida defeated Cincinnati 51 to 24. A good end to a great season that might have been a little better.
About 1500 hours, everyone met at K-2, including Lori and her family, Terri and Thomas, Terrell and Kathy, and Scott and Chriselda, plus Carolyn and me. A big group of 12 people that had a corner of the restaurant to ourselves. It felt like some of the old family gatherings we had when we lived in Florida and everyone else was there. I miss those times.
We had a good meal, but the best part of the gathering was being with family and enjoying their company. It would be nice if we could do this more often.
Tonight, we went to Lori's house and had an old fashioned gab fest, with everyone talking and laughing. I am amazed at how our grandchildren are growing up and developing their personalities. They can hold their own in discussions with adults, and their sense of humor is really something. Julian can keep you laughing with one quip after another.
When we left Lori's house and returned home, Carolyn watched Lord Of The Rings on television. When she finished the movie, I watched more college football. A good day with family, good food, and doing the things we like.
More later, be safe.
Today's Town - Caldwell, Texas: The Kolache Capital Of Texas
Not all who wander are lost.
Friday, January 1, 2010
Waffle Iron Mishap
Bay City, Texas
Weather: low in Glen Rose 28 degrees, clear skies, heavy frost, high in Bay City 54 degrees, clear skies
It's too bad the weather wasn't as nice yesterday as it was today. It was bitterly cold yesterday, with fog, rain, and wind. That made it difficult to be outside. Today was the opposite, with bright sun and warmer temperatures. There was a chance of snow flurries last night, but I didn't stay up to see if there was.
We got over staying up late to welcome in the new year long ago. Last night was no exception, as we were asleep well before midnight. Do we feel like we're missing something? Not at all.
We finished our little mini trip to the Glen Rose/Granbury area today. Unfortunately, we were so busy that we didn't get to do everything we had planned. Like visit friends. Hopefully, they will understand how hard it is to herd cats.
Everyone except Carolyn and me slept late this morning, and by the time they were all up and had eaten, it was 1030 hours. One of our grandkids had a little problem in the dining room, when he decided he wanted waffles. The breakfast was continental style, where each person picks what they want and takes it to their table. The oldest boy (did I spare his identity enough?) failed to spray the waffle iron with non-stick spray before he poured the mix into the iron. When the waffle was finished, it wouldn't come out of the iron because it was stuck. Like, big time. The cleaning took at least 15 minutes, and when Carolyn went to help him, he started to edge away. Carolyn stopped him and told him to get back here and help clean this mess up. I don't think he will forget this mistake. Unfortunately, this is how most of us learn.
Most of the time when we go to the Glen Rose area, we take Texas 71 to Texas 77. Today, we decided to take Texas 36 back, and even though it's a few miles shorter than going by 71 and 77, we think the route down 36 is not quite as nice. Unless we have something to do on route 36, we'll take 71 from now on.
Florida is playing Cincinnati in the Sugar Bowl tonight, and I have a bad feeling about the game. Could it be that Florida is going through a letdown after losing to Alabama in the SEC championship game? If they're not careful, they'll lose this next game. Cincinnati is a very good team, and they would like nothing better than to knock off a SEC powerhouse.
More later, be safe.
Today's Town - Houston, Texas: Hustletown
Not all who wander are lost.
Weather: low in Glen Rose 28 degrees, clear skies, heavy frost, high in Bay City 54 degrees, clear skies
It's too bad the weather wasn't as nice yesterday as it was today. It was bitterly cold yesterday, with fog, rain, and wind. That made it difficult to be outside. Today was the opposite, with bright sun and warmer temperatures. There was a chance of snow flurries last night, but I didn't stay up to see if there was.
We got over staying up late to welcome in the new year long ago. Last night was no exception, as we were asleep well before midnight. Do we feel like we're missing something? Not at all.
We finished our little mini trip to the Glen Rose/Granbury area today. Unfortunately, we were so busy that we didn't get to do everything we had planned. Like visit friends. Hopefully, they will understand how hard it is to herd cats.
Everyone except Carolyn and me slept late this morning, and by the time they were all up and had eaten, it was 1030 hours. One of our grandkids had a little problem in the dining room, when he decided he wanted waffles. The breakfast was continental style, where each person picks what they want and takes it to their table. The oldest boy (did I spare his identity enough?) failed to spray the waffle iron with non-stick spray before he poured the mix into the iron. When the waffle was finished, it wouldn't come out of the iron because it was stuck. Like, big time. The cleaning took at least 15 minutes, and when Carolyn went to help him, he started to edge away. Carolyn stopped him and told him to get back here and help clean this mess up. I don't think he will forget this mistake. Unfortunately, this is how most of us learn.
Most of the time when we go to the Glen Rose area, we take Texas 71 to Texas 77. Today, we decided to take Texas 36 back, and even though it's a few miles shorter than going by 71 and 77, we think the route down 36 is not quite as nice. Unless we have something to do on route 36, we'll take 71 from now on.
Florida is playing Cincinnati in the Sugar Bowl tonight, and I have a bad feeling about the game. Could it be that Florida is going through a letdown after losing to Alabama in the SEC championship game? If they're not careful, they'll lose this next game. Cincinnati is a very good team, and they would like nothing better than to knock off a SEC powerhouse.
More later, be safe.
Today's Town - Houston, Texas: Hustletown
Not all who wander are lost.
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