February 10, 2014 Welcome Aboard

The USS Lexington, Corpus Christi, TX

Gayla

Glen.



 

Plans for today included driving to Corpus Christi to tour the USS Lexington.  Upon looking out the balcony we discovered it was FOGGY.  

So foggy you couldn't see the water.

We decided it would be better by the time we got there.  It was-barely.  The USS Lexington looked like it's nickname..."the blue ghost".  

If you like, appreciate US WWII history, this is a museum for you.

The sheer size of Lady Lex: 910 feet long; width of flight deck:191.6 feet; miximum speed 38 mph...is amazing.  Other facts: maximum fresh water capacity 180,000 gallons; decks and levels 16.  

Fog shrouded USS Lexington 

Fog hiding the bridge across from the ship.

Glen and Gary ordering lunch at WENIERSCHNITZEL "the world's largest hot dog chain" 

"Der Weinerschnitzel" was founded by Myrna Hickey Galardi Harris and (then) husband John Galardi in Los Angeles about 1958.  Myrna is the oldest sister of Evelyn, Glen, Marcella, Mildred, and Paul.  "Der" was removed from the name in appx 1975-1977.  The chain is mainly in the western part of the US.  

After a stop at the local Chamber of Commerce we learned there was a free music show tonight at the local community theater.  We attended a show performed by Ron Baker, former lead guitarist for Charlie Pride.  There was about 200 in attendance.  Mr. Baker is an exceptionally talented musician.

The fog and mist stayed around all day.  We are ready for some sunshine.