Wednesday, December 9 – TV tour and shopping

 

Today we took a tour of our local ABC affiliate Channel 5.

There was about 30 people from the park that took the tour. Our group was Ed, Marilyn, Jesse and I, Jan, Gilbert, Louise, Heinz and Irene. It was very interesting, even though I didn’t know the anchors because I don’t watch the news.

Our tour guide Chris who was the assistant program manager.

This is Tim who is one the the weather guys. Will and Dina who are morning news reports

We are pretending to do a broadcast. Ginger, Irene and Jesse

Here is Marilyn, Louise and Jan

Here I am in front of the green screen

It was a fun time

After we retuned to the resort and dropped everyone off Jesse and I went grocery shopping.

It has gotten cool today and winding, so we plan to just hang out in our home on wheels for the rest of the evening.

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday December 6, 7, and 8 – Lots of Activity

 

SUNDAY

Today started with Jesse getting up to walk the boys when he noticed that the guys were waiting just outside for him to walk with them. So he took off and I got dressed to walk the boys. I dressed in heavy clothes, winter coat and gloves. I thought it was going to be cold outside, but that wasn’t the case, the temperature was 53.

We walked to the dog park and I was shedding coat and gloves pretty quick. There were lots of dogs there this morning and very hard to keep up with my three.

After returning to the Kram-a-lot I fed the boys and Jesse made coffee.

I took my shower and got dressed while getting caught up with my soap.

Afterwards I wanted to go to Penney’s, so I gave Marilyn a call to see if she wanted to go with me.  She said yes so off the two of us went. We went to Lowes first to look for a closet louver door. I also wanted to get a plant for the front door of the rig.

Then we went to Penney’s. We looked around but i didn’t see what I wanted and decided to go to Walmart to see what they had.

Once we came home Marilyn suggested we come up to their place and have a drink. When we got there Ed was just finishing a shower. We sat and visited for a short while before it got too cool to sit out.

We went home and got the boys and dressed a little warmer then walked up the street to see the golf cart Christmas parade. Our pictures didn’t come out real good but here are a few.

We just relaxed at home for the evening and watched our TV shows.

MONDAY

We are planning a bike ride for later in the week, so after the guys walked this morning Marilyn came by and we went for a bike ride. She and I thought we should get used to riding a little.

When I returned I needed to get a shower and cleaned up because Bob and Lynda were coming over for a visit.  We were really looking forward to seeing them and spending time getting caught up.

I let E&M know when they were coming so they could join us. They arrived and after all the hugs we sat outside until time to go get some lunch.

We decided to go for Bar-B-que at Fat Daddy’s.

We enjoyed the time we were spending and most of us enjoyed our food.

We then returned to Llano and sat again on the patio talking and laughing. I asked Pat and Dan to join us. Pat reads Bob and Lynda’s blog but had never met them and this was their chance.

We all talked and talked, at times the conversation got deep, but we enjoyed our time with them very much. As it started to get dusk and cooler they decided to return to Lynda’s sister house in Harlingen.

We were very happy they took time from family to spend time with us. We love you guys and want to wish you a safe trip this fall. They are going over seas for the winter.

Jesse and I watched a movie before calling it a night.

TUESDAY

Today we picked up Marilyn and Ed and the 4 of us went to Mingo’s. We had a wonderful relaxed breakfast and then drove over to Progresso.

The four of us were going to get exams and order new glasses. Gilbert had been to this place several times and was very satisfied with them.

We were suppose to be there at 9:30. We were, but the doctor didn’t show up until 10:15. We sat around waiting for him and each picked out the new frames we were getting.

Just after the doctor arrived Heinz, Irene, Gilbert and Louise showed up. All but Heinz were picking up there glasses.

Irene’s new glasses                       Louise’s new glasses                     Heinz, Gilbert and Jesse

Here’s Ed in the chair with the doctor.

Here is Marilyn taking one of Louise, Irene and me.

After we had all finished we walked up and down the street before going to Garcia’s for lunch. We were not hungry, but decided to join them anyway.

Irene and Heinz ordered stuffed shrimp. Ed and Marilyn shared fried frog legs. We shared a Caesar Salad

 

Gilbert and Louise ordered Chateau Breion for two which they cooked table side and was the hit of the meal.

They also made our dressing table side which was very interesting.

We had a great time with these good friends and look forward to many more.

Irene & Heinz                                            Ed & Marilyn                          Louise & Gilbert

Jesse and I

After picking up some more movies we came home. They dropped Marilyn and I at Pat’s so we could visit with her.

We had cocktails on Ed’s patio, then returned home for the evening. It has been a filled filled 3 days and tomorrow will only be more of the same.

Saturday, December 5 -Mexico

We awoke to 34 degrees, sun and no wind. Yesterday the temps stayed between 41 to 43 all day.

Marilyn call about 8:20am to find out why I was not there to pick her and Joyce up. I had completely forgotten I was to pick them up and go to the craft sale at the rec hall.

Around 9:45 we walked to Ed’s trailer as we were all going to Mexico today. Joyce and Roger were going in their truck and the Dray’s and the Haman’s in Ed’s truck. Then Ted Sue and Dan came in another vehicle. Pat decided to stay home today.

To was Winter Texans appreciation Day in Mexico. (Note the spelling)

They had the street blocked so we were able to walk in the street. The weather had warmed up some and as long as you stayed in the sun it was pleasant to walk. I had 4 layers on which also helped.

Just an interesting building. The views were different walking in the streets. They had several groups o dancers in the streets

We all went to lunch at El Mar. They thought the food was good but they said the Margaritas OK but better at Red Snapper.

Ginger, Joyce, Marilyn, Sue, Ted, and Roger.

This is Ed…You couldn’t see him in the other photo.

We walked around after lunch and went into a few shops. The guys purchased movies that we will share.

Advertising you can get medicines at any of the 100’s of pharmacies in Progresso.

After returning home we ordered a pizza from Pizza Hut, I have been craving pizza. We watched movies that we got today.

Have a wonderful day.