Happy Birthday to our daughter, Trisha, today. It is also our niece Teresa's birthday.
May you each have a great day.
There are headache leftovers this morning. But, it is not nearly as bad as yesterday. I have hope I may move without my head falling off.
(9:00 p.m.)
Today was better, relatively speaking, than yesterday; but, the headache just wouldn't go away. I finally went to a walk-in clinic about two this afternoon.
I was told it was unusual for someone "my age" to have a migraine for the first time. A CAT scan was ordered to rule out different things. The scan showed nothing there! :} Which turns out to be a good thing.
The nurse practitioner ordered a pain medication, which i am happy to say is helping.
I am going to assume tomorrow is going to be a better day!
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Sunday, April 28, 2013
4-28-2013 A Day on the Road (Back to The Landing Point RV Park, Cape Girardeau, MO)
It was 'up and at 'em" this morning. We left Jefferson City, driving the route chosen by the GPS.
This trip was on four-lane interstate; first highway 54 east to I-70, then east to I-64, to I-55 south to Cape Girardeau. There was one fuel stop.
We parked in "our" site at The Landing Point RV Park in Cape Girardeau, MO.
We picked up Zade and Darin at their home, then met Ashlynn and Sarah at The Red Lobster for dinner.
After dinner we went our separate ways: Darin and Sarah, Ashlynn and Zade to prepare for school tomorrow; us to rest from the trip. Actually it is Glen that needs to rest.
He is fighting a cold/allergy stuffy nose.
What do you have planned for this next week?
This trip was on four-lane interstate; first highway 54 east to I-70, then east to I-64, to I-55 south to Cape Girardeau. There was one fuel stop.
We parked in "our" site at The Landing Point RV Park in Cape Girardeau, MO.
We picked up Zade and Darin at their home, then met Ashlynn and Sarah at The Red Lobster for dinner.
After dinner we went our separate ways: Darin and Sarah, Ashlynn and Zade to prepare for school tomorrow; us to rest from the trip. Actually it is Glen that needs to rest.
He is fighting a cold/allergy stuffy nose.
What do you have planned for this next week?
Saturday, April 27, 2013
4-27-13 A Rainy Ole Day
It rained through the night and most of today. A rainy ole day.
We attended the services this morning for my aunt. The memorial service was followed by a family lunch. Of course there were lots of hugs when it was time to say "good-bye".
Glen and I changed to more comfortable clothes and drove to the care center where my mother is now living.
My brother just younger than me, Ron, was there visiting when we arrived. We all talked until time for her to go to the dining room for her supper. Mom is adjusting fairly well. She did asked when we were going to get her out of there**. Of course, in the next course of conversation she asked where she was.
**Ron and I both reassured her she was right where we wanted her. We didn't have to worry about her falling. Ron told her she had "someone to take care of her medicine and meals, and to wait on her hand and foot. What more could she want!"
When we arrived back in Missouri's capital city, we drove around the beautiful capitol building located on the high banks of the Missouri River. The tulip beds and the red bud trees are in full bloom; the dogwood trees are just breaking into bloom.
Just a few blocks from the Capitol is the "old" Missouri State Penitentary facility. At some time we would like to take a tour of the facility. We will put that on the "to do " list. Just looking at the penitentary building itself would have kept me from ever straying from the "straight and narrow way."
We attended the services this morning for my aunt. The memorial service was followed by a family lunch. Of course there were lots of hugs when it was time to say "good-bye".
Glen and I changed to more comfortable clothes and drove to the care center where my mother is now living.
My brother just younger than me, Ron, was there visiting when we arrived. We all talked until time for her to go to the dining room for her supper. Mom is adjusting fairly well. She did asked when we were going to get her out of there**. Of course, in the next course of conversation she asked where she was.
**Ron and I both reassured her she was right where we wanted her. We didn't have to worry about her falling. Ron told her she had "someone to take care of her medicine and meals, and to wait on her hand and foot. What more could she want!"
When we arrived back in Missouri's capital city, we drove around the beautiful capitol building located on the high banks of the Missouri River. The tulip beds and the red bud trees are in full bloom; the dogwood trees are just breaking into bloom.
Just a few blocks from the Capitol is the "old" Missouri State Penitentary facility. At some time we would like to take a tour of the facility. We will put that on the "to do " list. Just looking at the penitentary building itself would have kept me from ever straying from the "straight and narrow way."
4-26-13 Cousins (Binder Lake Campground, Jefferson City, MO)
Roads less traveled. That's our choice.
Leaving Cape Girardeau Friday morning we headed to Jefferson City a little less that four hours to the north and west.
St. Louis was about the midway point. GPS then routed us on I-70 west and then south to Jefferson City. At that point Glen then chose to go west on I-44 then west on Highway 50 all the way to JC. If we had been that route at all it was at least 40 years ago.
Lots of small towns with familiar names; two lane highway which means narrower shoulders and curves and hills. Blooming trees are about two-three weeks behind southeast Missouri. Dogwood is not blooming.
We found Binder Lake Campground about 3 miles west of Jefferson City. We lived in Jefferson City the first year of our marriage. We decided that we had been here that first year. The lake/park/campground is jointly owned by the city and state park system. There's 18 sites with water and electricity, wooded, and paved sites. Nice.
A gaggle of geese; a pod of whales. What do you call 16 first cousins all in one room? A lot of family! Plus several of their children and grandchildren. Plus two aunties.
It was the visitation for my dad's sister. There is one sister left of nine children, and two sisters-in-law. My mom didn't make it.
The funeral is Saturday morning.
Leaving Cape Girardeau Friday morning we headed to Jefferson City a little less that four hours to the north and west.
St. Louis was about the midway point. GPS then routed us on I-70 west and then south to Jefferson City. At that point Glen then chose to go west on I-44 then west on Highway 50 all the way to JC. If we had been that route at all it was at least 40 years ago.
Lots of small towns with familiar names; two lane highway which means narrower shoulders and curves and hills. Blooming trees are about two-three weeks behind southeast Missouri. Dogwood is not blooming.
We found Binder Lake Campground about 3 miles west of Jefferson City. We lived in Jefferson City the first year of our marriage. We decided that we had been here that first year. The lake/park/campground is jointly owned by the city and state park system. There's 18 sites with water and electricity, wooded, and paved sites. Nice.
A gaggle of geese; a pod of whales. What do you call 16 first cousins all in one room? A lot of family! Plus several of their children and grandchildren. Plus two aunties.
It was the visitation for my dad's sister. There is one sister left of nine children, and two sisters-in-law. My mom didn't make it.
The funeral is Saturday morning.
Thursday, April 25, 2013
4-25-13 A Drive Through The Country
It has been a beautiful spring day, sandwiched between rainy days. We took advantage of the sunshine to drive to Charleston, Mo, about 30-35 miles south and east of Cape Girardeau, MO.
Charleston, MO hosts an annual Dogwood and Azalea Festival each April, usually the third week end of the month. The ideal scenario is for the dogwood and azalea to be at the prime time of blooming at the same time.
This spring it seems that the dogwood was ahead of the azalea in blooming time. Still we found some beautiful scenery. The quaint small town has the streets marked for self-tours.
We enjoyed the thousands of acres of cropland being prepared for spring planting. There were fields with new corn about three inches tall just bright with the green leaves of the corn. Other fields were being plowed or fertilized.
We finished the day by picking up Ashlynn and Zade at school. We drove to a scenic viewpoint on the north edge of Cape Girardeau to watch the mighty Mississippi River. The river is above flood stage, filled with huge logs, moving at a mighty speed.
We will be traveling to Jefferson City MO tomorrow to attend visitation and funeral services for my dad's sister.
Charleston, MO hosts an annual Dogwood and Azalea Festival each April, usually the third week end of the month. The ideal scenario is for the dogwood and azalea to be at the prime time of blooming at the same time.
This spring it seems that the dogwood was ahead of the azalea in blooming time. Still we found some beautiful scenery. The quaint small town has the streets marked for self-tours.
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| There are many different colors of azaleas throughout the town, but these are probably my favorite colors. |
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| Is there anything prettier than pink dogwood? |
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| Maybe white dogwood? |
We finished the day by picking up Ashlynn and Zade at school. We drove to a scenic viewpoint on the north edge of Cape Girardeau to watch the mighty Mississippi River. The river is above flood stage, filled with huge logs, moving at a mighty speed.
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| Poppy Glen and Ashlynn |
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| Zade, just full of mischief! |
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| The Mighty Mississippi River full of debris and on the move. |
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| Ashlynn and Zade with the Miss. River in the background. |
We will be traveling to Jefferson City MO tomorrow to attend visitation and funeral services for my dad's sister.
Have a great week end.
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
4-24-13 HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Happy Birthday to the newest teen in our family. Tanner, Trisha's youngest son, celebrates his thirteenth birthday today.
It is official. In the blended family of Trisha and Jeff there are kids these ages....15, 15, 14, and 13. Four teenagers! Just think of feeding them, buying shoes for them, insurance for vehicles, and then college. Oh, my!
We were up and at 'em early this morning, arriving at Darin and Sarah's home this morning shortly after seven. We delivered Ashlynn and Zade to their schools.
We caught up on some of the tivo'ed shows today. It was too cold to be outside!
It was rainy/drizzly this morning with a brisk breeze. Low this morning was 40 degrees, with a high of 59 degrees after the sun finally began shining late in the afternoon.
I am convinced Zade lives and breathes baseball--or any kind of sport that involves a ball. After arriving at their home this afternoon Zade says "let's play ball!"
Glen, Zade, Ashlynn and I "played" baseball until Darin arrived home and then he also played. As Ashlynn said, "Daddy, it's a great afternoon to play ball."
It is official. In the blended family of Trisha and Jeff there are kids these ages....15, 15, 14, and 13. Four teenagers! Just think of feeding them, buying shoes for them, insurance for vehicles, and then college. Oh, my!
We were up and at 'em early this morning, arriving at Darin and Sarah's home this morning shortly after seven. We delivered Ashlynn and Zade to their schools.
We caught up on some of the tivo'ed shows today. It was too cold to be outside!
It was rainy/drizzly this morning with a brisk breeze. Low this morning was 40 degrees, with a high of 59 degrees after the sun finally began shining late in the afternoon.
I am convinced Zade lives and breathes baseball--or any kind of sport that involves a ball. After arriving at their home this afternoon Zade says "let's play ball!"
Glen, Zade, Ashlynn and I "played" baseball until Darin arrived home and then he also played. As Ashlynn said, "Daddy, it's a great afternoon to play ball."
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
4-23-13 If It Isn't One Thing, It's Another
We learned yesterday of the death of my aunt, Dad's youngest sister, in Jefferson City MO. Aunt Nina has been ill for many years, but still her death was unexpected.
Services are Friday evening and Saturday morning. We will be attending both the visitation and memorial services.
Dad's other sister, Lois, had heart surgery today in Des Moines Iowa. Lois is the lone surviving sibling of the original nine. My cousins and I are quickly becoming the older generation.
We picked up Ashlynn and Zade from school this afternoon. Zade will "play ball" anytime. Tonight we played with a kid's football, basketball, and basketball.
Darin has an early morning (7:45) school lecture, and Sarah travels to Poplar Bluff on Wednesday(s). We are getting up early to deliver Ashlynn and Zade to their respective schools.
It looked all day like it was going to rain, but never did. It was 60 degrees at wake-up time this morning, high today 71 degrees; current at 10:15 p.m. 48 degrees.
Services are Friday evening and Saturday morning. We will be attending both the visitation and memorial services.
Dad's other sister, Lois, had heart surgery today in Des Moines Iowa. Lois is the lone surviving sibling of the original nine. My cousins and I are quickly becoming the older generation.
We picked up Ashlynn and Zade from school this afternoon. Zade will "play ball" anytime. Tonight we played with a kid's football, basketball, and basketball.
Darin has an early morning (7:45) school lecture, and Sarah travels to Poplar Bluff on Wednesday(s). We are getting up early to deliver Ashlynn and Zade to their respective schools.
It looked all day like it was going to rain, but never did. It was 60 degrees at wake-up time this morning, high today 71 degrees; current at 10:15 p.m. 48 degrees.
Monday, April 22, 2013
4-22-13 Adventure with My Brother
One evening while at my mom's my baby brother, the youngest of us four, came by to invite me to go with him while he hunted mushrooms.
I reminded him I had never been on a successful mushroom hunt. Mom and Dad started "hunting" after I left home. The one time I went with my mother, many-many years ago, she tripped on a grapevine and tore ligaments in her ankle.
There are certain conditions necessary for "mushrooming"....warm days and nights, wet ground, right after a rain is optimum. Black oak and/or ash trees provide the necessary fertile soil.
The evening of the invite was wet--had been raining for three days; but wasn't warm. Mark said it was early in the season, but we might find a few.
I quickly discovered that traipsing up and down tree-covered hills in rain boots will quickly wear me out!
Mark gave me the call to "come and look" just two or three trees into the search. I circled that tree, not wanting to step on the valuable mushrooms. Finally I found IT, the lone two-inch tall white morel mushroom. I carefully picked the mushroom and put it into the brown paper bag--not plastic, but paper.
After another 10 or 15 miles...okay, one or two, we circled back to "start", with a total of ONE mushroom. I told Mark he didn't get to take it since it was the first find for me. I would chop it up
to eat in an omelet Umm-m good.
We watched Zade practice T-ball tonight. The first game is May 1. You can certainly pick out the boys who have "played" pitch and catch with a family member. There is a big difference in the rookies and those with some experience. I might say without any prejudice that Zade is in the two two players on the field. :}
It takes LOTS of patience to be a coach of a dozen 4-6 year old boys learning to throw, catch, play position, and hit. It would be very frustrating to me.
I reminded him I had never been on a successful mushroom hunt. Mom and Dad started "hunting" after I left home. The one time I went with my mother, many-many years ago, she tripped on a grapevine and tore ligaments in her ankle.
There are certain conditions necessary for "mushrooming"....warm days and nights, wet ground, right after a rain is optimum. Black oak and/or ash trees provide the necessary fertile soil.
The evening of the invite was wet--had been raining for three days; but wasn't warm. Mark said it was early in the season, but we might find a few.
I quickly discovered that traipsing up and down tree-covered hills in rain boots will quickly wear me out!
Mark gave me the call to "come and look" just two or three trees into the search. I circled that tree, not wanting to step on the valuable mushrooms. Finally I found IT, the lone two-inch tall white morel mushroom. I carefully picked the mushroom and put it into the brown paper bag--not plastic, but paper.
After another 10 or 15 miles...okay, one or two, we circled back to "start", with a total of ONE mushroom. I told Mark he didn't get to take it since it was the first find for me. I would chop it up
to eat in an omelet Umm-m good.
We watched Zade practice T-ball tonight. The first game is May 1. You can certainly pick out the boys who have "played" pitch and catch with a family member. There is a big difference in the rookies and those with some experience. I might say without any prejudice that Zade is in the two two players on the field. :}
It takes LOTS of patience to be a coach of a dozen 4-6 year old boys learning to throw, catch, play position, and hit. It would be very frustrating to me.
Sunday, April 21, 2013
4-21-2013 50th High School Reunion (Landing Point RV Park, Cape Girardeau, MO)
A week ago yesterday Glen's high school graduating class celebrated 50 years of being out of high school.
There were 17 graduates. One of those 17 was from the class of '64 but wanted to get married, had enough credits to graduate, so graduated one year early with Glen's class. Thirteen of the remaining 16 were present at the reunion.
One of the class sponsors and his wife was also present. It was a great gathering.
It is hard to realize/fathom that high school was that many years ago! I will also be celebrating the same milestone in 2014!
Glen very much enjoyed the gathering. I did hear a few stories for the first time about fast car rides!
There were 17 graduates. One of those 17 was from the class of '64 but wanted to get married, had enough credits to graduate, so graduated one year early with Glen's class. Thirteen of the remaining 16 were present at the reunion.
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| Two of these started in 1960, but didn't graduate in 1963 from Iberia. The one on the left is not part of Duck Dynasty. |
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| Two of these ladies started in 1960, but didn't graduate in 1963 from Iberia. |
One of the class sponsors and his wife was also present. It was a great gathering.
It is hard to realize/fathom that high school was that many years ago! I will also be celebrating the same milestone in 2014!
Glen very much enjoyed the gathering. I did hear a few stories for the first time about fast car rides!
Saturday, April 20, 2013
4-20-2013 We're Back! Or, Good Days and Bad/Sad Days
Thanks for sticking with us while we have been out of pocket; literally out of internet and cell service.
We spent about ten days parked at my mother's, leaving yesterday and arriving in Cape Girardeau late in the afternoon.
Having been "warned" by my brother and sister that Mom was going downhill rapidly, it was no surprise to find her memory and physical capabilities declining. I knew by recent telephone conversations that it was happening.
To make the ten-day saga shorter, I will just say there was a family conference, decisions were made to find a care center, and get her admitted. All of this was accomplished by this past Tuesday.
We are impressed with the care center. The staff is outstanding in their care to attention. There is no longer the need to worry about Mom properly taking her medicine, falling (indoors and out), etc etc.
Her being hard-of-hearing has been blamed for part of her non-responsiveness, but found out at evaluation by the occupational therapist that she didn't know where she was, what year or month or day it was, etc etc etc.
There is also physical declining--falling, stumbling, lack of making it to the bathroom.
I count it a blessing that we four children came together, had good discussions, and found the proper solution. If at all possible we wanted her to stay in her home for as long as possible. Mom had done that, and it was time for the next step.
The transition was much smoother than expected. There was no wailing or gnashing of teeth. The first morning she wanted to back "home". I think in a very few days she won't know where "home' is, and she will be content where she is.
Glen and I did some exploring and found two rv parks that are only 20 minutes away from the care center, both with internet and cell service. One of those parks will be where we park when we go back.
We surprised our youngest grandson yesterday afternoon by picking him up at his preschool. It was a joyous welcome.
This morning the last soccer game of the season was scheduled, but the other team didn't show up. Zade's team members received the "participating" trophy.
Last fall when we left Cape Girardeau the Mississippi River levels were so-o-o low that it was closed to barge traffic. Not so, this spring. There has been enough snow through the winter and early spring rains that it is at nearly flood stage. The flood gates are being closed and it is expected to rise another ten feet in the next week.
This is the beautiful season in southeast Missouri. The redbuds, dogwood, tulip trees, tulips, are all in bloom.
To all my Texas readers....the grass is so green it hurts the eyes!
I will have a few more family stories in the next few days to share. Enough for today.
We spent about ten days parked at my mother's, leaving yesterday and arriving in Cape Girardeau late in the afternoon.
Having been "warned" by my brother and sister that Mom was going downhill rapidly, it was no surprise to find her memory and physical capabilities declining. I knew by recent telephone conversations that it was happening.
To make the ten-day saga shorter, I will just say there was a family conference, decisions were made to find a care center, and get her admitted. All of this was accomplished by this past Tuesday.
We are impressed with the care center. The staff is outstanding in their care to attention. There is no longer the need to worry about Mom properly taking her medicine, falling (indoors and out), etc etc.
Her being hard-of-hearing has been blamed for part of her non-responsiveness, but found out at evaluation by the occupational therapist that she didn't know where she was, what year or month or day it was, etc etc etc.
There is also physical declining--falling, stumbling, lack of making it to the bathroom.
I count it a blessing that we four children came together, had good discussions, and found the proper solution. If at all possible we wanted her to stay in her home for as long as possible. Mom had done that, and it was time for the next step.
The transition was much smoother than expected. There was no wailing or gnashing of teeth. The first morning she wanted to back "home". I think in a very few days she won't know where "home' is, and she will be content where she is.
Glen and I did some exploring and found two rv parks that are only 20 minutes away from the care center, both with internet and cell service. One of those parks will be where we park when we go back.
We surprised our youngest grandson yesterday afternoon by picking him up at his preschool. It was a joyous welcome.
This morning the last soccer game of the season was scheduled, but the other team didn't show up. Zade's team members received the "participating" trophy.
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| Zade, ready for the game |
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| In action...running downfield |
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| Zade, with the trophy |
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| The Mighty Mississippi River, nearly at flood stage. |
This is the beautiful season in southeast Missouri. The redbuds, dogwood, tulip trees, tulips, are all in bloom.
To all my Texas readers....the grass is so green it hurts the eyes!
I will have a few more family stories in the next few days to share. Enough for today.
Monday, April 8, 2013
4--8-2013 Catch-Up Time, Or What We Have Been Doing! (Coachlight RV Park, Carthage, MO)
When I last left you we had arrived in Greenwood, Arkansas, home to Trisha, our daughter, husband Jeff, and children.
We had been invited to join Trisha and Jeff on a trip Friday to north of Ozark, Arkansas. Byrd's Adventure Center is located on the Mulberry River, and is home to a RV park, canoeing, kayaking, 4x4 adventures.
Ozark, Arkansas is in the northwest corner of Arkansas, a most beautiful part of Arkansas. The red bud and service berry trees were in bloom, but not the dogwood. The Mulberry River is very scenic; there was lots of canoeing and kayaking going on.
We left our truck in Trisha's driveway, and pulled a trailer loaded with three four-wheelers. You may be asking what is Trisha thinking, remembering she was injured the last time she was on a four-wheeler.
She has no fear of being on a four-wheeler. In fact it was easier for her to get on the four-wheeler and ride from place to place rather than use the crutches to hobble. Her new nickname is "Chester".
Her left leg doesn't want to bend, since the knee cap is dislocated.
We rode on established, flat trails to where 4x4 rock climbing events were taking place.
It was a beautiful week end to be out of doors. The children were all with their other parent.
We returned to Greenwood yesterday afternoon and enjoyed a dinner meal with the boys. Landon is still not feeling well due to mono.
This morning we traveled to Carthage, Mo, to Coachlight RV Park. The RV park is adjacent to Coachlight RV Sales and Service. There is an 8 a.m. appointment Tuesday for some issues (minor) on the mh. One of the biggies was the ice maker had not worked most of the winter. Guess what? today it made ice! Isn't that maddening.
Just a head's up. We will be traveling Tuesday afternoon to my mother's home......location of no cell service or internet. Try texting, that sometimes goes through. We will be there about a week. Service will be available when we get to the Cape Girardeau, MO area, our next stop.
We had been invited to join Trisha and Jeff on a trip Friday to north of Ozark, Arkansas. Byrd's Adventure Center is located on the Mulberry River, and is home to a RV park, canoeing, kayaking, 4x4 adventures.
Ozark, Arkansas is in the northwest corner of Arkansas, a most beautiful part of Arkansas. The red bud and service berry trees were in bloom, but not the dogwood. The Mulberry River is very scenic; there was lots of canoeing and kayaking going on.
We left our truck in Trisha's driveway, and pulled a trailer loaded with three four-wheelers. You may be asking what is Trisha thinking, remembering she was injured the last time she was on a four-wheeler.
She has no fear of being on a four-wheeler. In fact it was easier for her to get on the four-wheeler and ride from place to place rather than use the crutches to hobble. Her new nickname is "Chester".
Her left leg doesn't want to bend, since the knee cap is dislocated.
We rode on established, flat trails to where 4x4 rock climbing events were taking place.
It was a beautiful week end to be out of doors. The children were all with their other parent.
We returned to Greenwood yesterday afternoon and enjoyed a dinner meal with the boys. Landon is still not feeling well due to mono.
This morning we traveled to Carthage, Mo, to Coachlight RV Park. The RV park is adjacent to Coachlight RV Sales and Service. There is an 8 a.m. appointment Tuesday for some issues (minor) on the mh. One of the biggies was the ice maker had not worked most of the winter. Guess what? today it made ice! Isn't that maddening.
Just a head's up. We will be traveling Tuesday afternoon to my mother's home......location of no cell service or internet. Try texting, that sometimes goes through. We will be there about a week. Service will be available when we get to the Cape Girardeau, MO area, our next stop.
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| 4x4 climbing up a ravine. |
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| Jeff, Trisha, Glen |
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| 4x4 climbing over those rocks. |
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| Glen, Trisha, Jeff |
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| The beautiful Mulberry River |
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| Jeff and Trisha |
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| Gayla, Trisha, Glen |
Sunday, April 7, 2013
4-7-13 Back in Civilization
Just a quick note to let you know we are back in civilization. We have been in the Ozark Mountains where there was no Verizon service.
We are also parked on the parking lot at Walmart, Greenwood, AR. No electricity, obviously.
Details and pictures tomorrow when we are back on the power grid and have more time.
We are also parked on the parking lot at Walmart, Greenwood, AR. No electricity, obviously.
Details and pictures tomorrow when we are back on the power grid and have more time.
Thursday, April 4, 2013
4-4-13 Shop 'Til You Drop
It doesn't take much shopping until I am ready to drop!
We walked from one side of Walmart to the other and in between finding everything on the list! It had been awhile since we had done that kind of shopping.
Then, there was a quick stop at Sam's for what we didn't get yesterday.
We met Trisha and Jeff for lunch at a favorite Cuban/Ecuadoran restaurant. Some very delicious food.
There were a couple of quick stops before we made it back to Trisha's.
The next task was to feed the hoard of teenaged boys! Do you have any idea of how much it takes to fill them up? and it doesn't last. By the time the table is cleared and dishes done, one of them is asking "what else is there to eat?"
There's adventures afoot for the next 2-3 days. Will fill in the details and pictures later.
Weather: high 55, low 44. Showers after last midnight until mid morning. Partly cloudy the rest of the day.
Trisha is getting around with crutches. Leg/knee is very sore/tender. She doesn't bend the knee as that hurts!
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
4-3-13 Visiting with Family
I left my Texas Wildflowers ID book in Texas. At the moment I can't name the orange flower. It may come to me. If it does, I will share. Or, maybe you know it and will share.
We have spent the day with Trisha, taking her to her first physical therapy session. We have enjoyed Brady and Tanner after they came home from school. Landon is home from school with mono. Jeff was working today, flying to Midland TX and back.
Glen, Brady and Tanner all went to the barber after school. As my dad would have said, "they got their ears lowered.
I am not sure what Trisha and/or Jeff has on the agenda for tomorrow, Whatever, it will be fun!
Have I said it is COLD here? Long pants, and coats needed. Even shoes with toes in them. By Friday it is supposed to be 70 degrees. Okay, I am ready.
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
4-2-13 Long Day on the Road Greenwood AR Fairgrounds
What a day of change.
94 degrees at Zapata. 78 degrees in San Antonio as we were leaving. This afternoon is dropped 35 degrees in 30 minutes to 40 degrees in western Arkansas.
Zapata, San Antonio....the extreme drought area, empty ponds, lakes, no green anywhere
SW Arkansas all the way to Greenwood ARK....rain, rain, rain. Ponds and lakes filled and overflowing; creeks and ditches running, fields filled with water. It is a beautiful sight
Zapata and SW Texas...mesquite and prickly pear
NE Texas and Arkansas....dogwood and red bud trees in bloom; fields GREEN; daffodils blooming.
Arkansas....39 degrees and rain and coats!
We are at our usual stopping place...the fairgrounds about three miles from our daughter and family's home.
They all came over as soon as we were parked and plugged in. Oh, my, the three boys are becoming TALL young men. Brady said he is 6'4", Landon is 6', and Tanner is nearly as tall as me 5'6".
Trisha is on crutches still. She had orthopedic doctor this morning. She learned she has a broken knee cap. She will be out of work another 6-8 weeks, starting physical therapy tomorrow. Doctor wants to see if knee cap will heal on its own; if not, then surgery will be needed. We are eternally grateful that her neck/head was not involved in the list of injuries.
We didn't follow the recommended, use the interstate route today. We zigged and zagged, and saw beautiful scenery, but probably was at least three hours longer than the straight/interstate route.
94 degrees at Zapata. 78 degrees in San Antonio as we were leaving. This afternoon is dropped 35 degrees in 30 minutes to 40 degrees in western Arkansas.
Zapata, San Antonio....the extreme drought area, empty ponds, lakes, no green anywhere
SW Arkansas all the way to Greenwood ARK....rain, rain, rain. Ponds and lakes filled and overflowing; creeks and ditches running, fields filled with water. It is a beautiful sight
Zapata and SW Texas...mesquite and prickly pear
NE Texas and Arkansas....dogwood and red bud trees in bloom; fields GREEN; daffodils blooming.
Arkansas....39 degrees and rain and coats!
We are at our usual stopping place...the fairgrounds about three miles from our daughter and family's home.
They all came over as soon as we were parked and plugged in. Oh, my, the three boys are becoming TALL young men. Brady said he is 6'4", Landon is 6', and Tanner is nearly as tall as me 5'6".
Trisha is on crutches still. She had orthopedic doctor this morning. She learned she has a broken knee cap. She will be out of work another 6-8 weeks, starting physical therapy tomorrow. Doctor wants to see if knee cap will heal on its own; if not, then surgery will be needed. We are eternally grateful that her neck/head was not involved in the list of injuries.
We didn't follow the recommended, use the interstate route today. We zigged and zagged, and saw beautiful scenery, but probably was at least three hours longer than the straight/interstate route.
Monday, April 1, 2013
4-1-13 It's April Fool's Day (Left Zapata, TX. Overnight Alamo KOA, San Antonio, TX)
No jokes today! We left Zapata this morning. We waved at the neighbors, stopped at the Water Department which was closed, and the bakery which was open, and was on the road by 9:00, just slightly later than predicted.
It was an easy 3 and half hours to the Alamo KOA in San Antonio TX. We don't regularly stay at KOA campgrounds, but this one is very nice. We used the bus system, located just across the street from the KOA entrance to travel to downtown. We rode the river taxi on the San Antonio River, an easy way to see the sights. We viewed the Alamo, had a delicious late lunch alongside the river, and rode the bus back to the RV park.
Another reason for stopping here was to check out the location of the hotel St. Anthony. The hotel is the site of the Army reunion Glen attends, this year in October. We wanted to check out parking, especially for mh, none available, and ease of riding bus to the hotel and back to RV park, if that is what we want to do in October. The hotel is just 2-3 blocks from the Alamo. Right now it seems the most practical thing is to drive the motor home to Zapata prior to the reunion, and then drive the pick up back here and stay at the hotel. We shall see if that is still our decision in October.
Just south of San Antonio there were fields of bluebonnets in bloom. I am hoping we see many more tomorrow. Acres of bluebonnets and other wildflowers in bloom is a spectacular sight.
I have the alarm set, for an early (for us) start to the day. It is 9 and half to ten hours to Trisha's. We want to arrive tomorrow late afternoon, if possible.
More tomorrow.
It was an easy 3 and half hours to the Alamo KOA in San Antonio TX. We don't regularly stay at KOA campgrounds, but this one is very nice. We used the bus system, located just across the street from the KOA entrance to travel to downtown. We rode the river taxi on the San Antonio River, an easy way to see the sights. We viewed the Alamo, had a delicious late lunch alongside the river, and rode the bus back to the RV park.
Another reason for stopping here was to check out the location of the hotel St. Anthony. The hotel is the site of the Army reunion Glen attends, this year in October. We wanted to check out parking, especially for mh, none available, and ease of riding bus to the hotel and back to RV park, if that is what we want to do in October. The hotel is just 2-3 blocks from the Alamo. Right now it seems the most practical thing is to drive the motor home to Zapata prior to the reunion, and then drive the pick up back here and stay at the hotel. We shall see if that is still our decision in October.
Just south of San Antonio there were fields of bluebonnets in bloom. I am hoping we see many more tomorrow. Acres of bluebonnets and other wildflowers in bloom is a spectacular sight.
I have the alarm set, for an early (for us) start to the day. It is 9 and half to ten hours to Trisha's. We want to arrive tomorrow late afternoon, if possible.
More tomorrow.
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