Wednesday.....Nothing special, same-o, same-o.
Thursday..... Larry & Cindy, Pat and I rode to South Padre Island today to visit the Turtle sanctuary, Sea Turtle, Inc. There is a turtle at the sanctuary that is famous, been on TV, YouTube, etc as she has a carbon fiber dorsal fin that has been attached to her body so that she doesn't have to swim in circles. Allison is her name and she arrived at the sanctuary as a hand-size, bloodied turtle with little chance of survival in 2005. Rescuers believe a shark probably chomped the three flippers. Two-flipper turtles can be adopted by zoos and three-flipper turtles can be safely returned to the wild, but with only one, a turtle spins and struggles to break the surface to breathe. They are usually euthanized. She lost all but 1 leg when very small and the original rudder was made by a man from Colorado. If you'd like to read more about Allison you can google her.
After out turtle adventure we dined at Daddy's. I had the shrimp kabob and it was great. Cindy had her usual at Daddy's, Oyster Rockefeller. I tasted the 3 cheese sauce served on the oysters and it was to die for. Pat and Larry had the Thursday special which was Shrimp marinara and the shrimp had Cajun seasoning, they were spicy!
Friday.......Pat and Larry went to Play golf then they picked up Cindy and went to eat at Lin's, a Chinese buffet. I bowed out as not really into Chinese and since I'm still dieting didn't want to be tempted by a buffet, but when Pat returned and told me about the place I may make an exception and go there to eat before we leave the area. Pat said the place was quite impressive as they have like 4 long tables of food with every kind of anything you can think of, including a table of salads and I believe the price is something like $8.99.
I wasn't able to work much on Thursday or Friday since the office is having Fire Wall problems and is to have replaced by Friday at 3:00 PM. Due to the fire wall problem I'm unable to get my VPN to hook up with the office so my Outlook won't work. I'm hoping Monday I can get busy and get some things done.
Saturday...... Got up early and went shopping at Walmart & HEB, since Friday is payday and the Super Bowl Sunday we figured there would be a crowd at the store. Believe it or not, but I'm going to cook tomorrow. I want to make some kind of Green Chili Casserole or Enchiladas. I'm also making a Margarita Salad to go with my entree. The dressing is what makes the Margarita Salad, you guessed it, it has Tequila and Orange Liqueur in it, among other things. I'll let you know how it turns out.
Sunday.....Well I cooked my Green Chili Casserole and was a little disappointed in the results. It was not as spicy as I would have liked and the Margarita Salad dressing could have used a bit more alcohol, which I have added to use another time. It was edible and I guess that's all that matters.
Friday, February 10, 2012
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Wednesday 1/25/12 to Tuesday 1/31/12 La Feria, TX
Wednesday & Thursday were just normal days with work, walking, laundry.... nothing special.
Friday.....We went to lunch at the 83 Bar and Grill with Mel & Bebe and Larry & Cindy meeting Sandy, who used to cook chili back in the day. Well, it was great fun as Sandy had some great stories. I think we spent at least 2 hours at the restaurant.
Saturday......Gary & Mieko left to get back home in East Texas. It was great fun meeting and getting to know both of them. Mieko does origami and gave me a beautiful card with an origami flower she designed. Later in the morning we went with Mel & Bebe to the Flea Market. I bought a solar yard light. It's a globe that turns colors at night. I guess I'm going to have to save it until we move to another location as we are in the shade for most of the day at our site and then we have a huge vapor light that shines on our site at nite. Anyway the guys had a beer while shopping and I drank a glass of wine. Mel and Bebe left and then we met up with Lynn, Cindy & Larry in the bar/restaurant at the flea market while they drank a beer then back to the RV. We spent happy hour with a new couple Mike and Mary who had invited us earlier in the week. It was pretty windy at their place but we stayed long enough for me to ruin my diet with pizza and a brownie (Pat made the brownies).
Sunday.... Pat got up early to ride into Harlingen and meet up with the bunch of bikers that ride the area each Saturday. He made it back around 12:00. We didn't do much but laze around on Sunday afternoon. I did get my walk in and after pizza and brownies needed the walk.
Monday...... The guys were going to go play golf today but it started raining so they have postponed golf until tomorrow.
Tuesday........A nothing special day, just the usual.
Friday.....We went to lunch at the 83 Bar and Grill with Mel & Bebe and Larry & Cindy meeting Sandy, who used to cook chili back in the day. Well, it was great fun as Sandy had some great stories. I think we spent at least 2 hours at the restaurant.
Saturday......Gary & Mieko left to get back home in East Texas. It was great fun meeting and getting to know both of them. Mieko does origami and gave me a beautiful card with an origami flower she designed. Later in the morning we went with Mel & Bebe to the Flea Market. I bought a solar yard light. It's a globe that turns colors at night. I guess I'm going to have to save it until we move to another location as we are in the shade for most of the day at our site and then we have a huge vapor light that shines on our site at nite. Anyway the guys had a beer while shopping and I drank a glass of wine. Mel and Bebe left and then we met up with Lynn, Cindy & Larry in the bar/restaurant at the flea market while they drank a beer then back to the RV. We spent happy hour with a new couple Mike and Mary who had invited us earlier in the week. It was pretty windy at their place but we stayed long enough for me to ruin my diet with pizza and a brownie (Pat made the brownies).
Sunday.... Pat got up early to ride into Harlingen and meet up with the bunch of bikers that ride the area each Saturday. He made it back around 12:00. We didn't do much but laze around on Sunday afternoon. I did get my walk in and after pizza and brownies needed the walk.
Monday...... The guys were going to go play golf today but it started raining so they have postponed golf until tomorrow.
Tuesday........A nothing special day, just the usual.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
January 19 thru 24th, LaFeria, TX
Thursday.... We got up early today and I worked for a while and then we were off to Progresso, Mexico. Mom & Dad went with us. We walked several blocks stopping at several shops to look and see what we might want to purchase on our way back from lunch. We met up with Cindy and Larry at Garcia's Restaurant. We had a great lunch with drinks, some had steak and shrimp kabobs, Mom & I had a shrimp salad stuffed avocado, Larry had frogs legs and Cindy had a small steak and of course we had our cocktails. Great fun was had by all and then it was time to make our purchases and head home. Mom bought a large star to put on her house and Dad purchased some cognac. Me, I just bought a bottle of vanilla. We got home and then a little later met up with everyone for happy hour.
Friday..... James and Barbara, a couple we have met in the RV park had our whole gang along with many other people they have friended while here for a bar-b-que at their RV site. It was a wonderful time. We all said our good-byes to Mike & Lynette as they are leaving early in the morning heading back home and then on to Round Rock where Mike is having hip surgery. We wish him well.
Saturday..... we didn't do much but hang around the park. For happy hour Pat made potato skins with cheese, bacon, sour cream and chives. I wish I wasn't on my diet as I didn't get to eat any but they went fast.
Sunday.... pretty much the same and then a great happy hour with lots of food. We had Marilyn's Mistake Soup (chicken soup with gouda cheese-Yummy), warm bread with a herbed butter furnished by Bebe, Barbara brought Mexican seven layer dip with chips, and a new couple that joined us brought deviled eggs and Meko brought a slaw with noodles. We had a great time.
Monday.... I worked most of the day while Pat went with the guys and played golf. Our usual happy hour and then some TV before off to bed.
Tuesday.... Today Mom & Dad left to return to La Luz, New Mexico. They will be missed. I worked and as today is Bebe's birthday we all met at Fat Daddy's for lunch. We all had a great time then Pat and I shopped Walmart and HEB. It's so windy here that Pat and I have decided to forgo Happy Hour. I feel so guilty as I didn't get my hour walk in today. Oh well, tomorrow's another day. I think I'll have a glass of wine. Till the next blog.........
Friday..... James and Barbara, a couple we have met in the RV park had our whole gang along with many other people they have friended while here for a bar-b-que at their RV site. It was a wonderful time. We all said our good-byes to Mike & Lynette as they are leaving early in the morning heading back home and then on to Round Rock where Mike is having hip surgery. We wish him well.
Saturday..... we didn't do much but hang around the park. For happy hour Pat made potato skins with cheese, bacon, sour cream and chives. I wish I wasn't on my diet as I didn't get to eat any but they went fast.
Sunday.... pretty much the same and then a great happy hour with lots of food. We had Marilyn's Mistake Soup (chicken soup with gouda cheese-Yummy), warm bread with a herbed butter furnished by Bebe, Barbara brought Mexican seven layer dip with chips, and a new couple that joined us brought deviled eggs and Meko brought a slaw with noodles. We had a great time.
Monday.... I worked most of the day while Pat went with the guys and played golf. Our usual happy hour and then some TV before off to bed.
Tuesday.... Today Mom & Dad left to return to La Luz, New Mexico. They will be missed. I worked and as today is Bebe's birthday we all met at Fat Daddy's for lunch. We all had a great time then Pat and I shopped Walmart and HEB. It's so windy here that Pat and I have decided to forgo Happy Hour. I feel so guilty as I didn't get my hour walk in today. Oh well, tomorrow's another day. I think I'll have a glass of wine. Till the next blog.........
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
January 9 to Jan 18, 2012, La Feria, TX
It's been 10 days since my last blog. Since I've been dieting I have been doing some cooking. The week of the 9th I worked, did my walking and just the usual. Pat went golfing a did a little bike riding.
On Friday, the 13th, we had Mom & Dad to dinner. Pat grilled shrimp and I made a vegetable rice salad and a tossed salad. It was scrumptious.
Saturday we went to a huge flea market in Weslaco. I bought 4 books for $5.00.
Sunday I made chicken tortilla soup with fire roasted tomatoes. I surprised myself and everyone else as it was GOOD. Mom and Dad had been invited to try out my cooking and I think I even impressed them.
Monday, the 16th was the same as usual, work, walking, etc. I took the leftover soup to happy hour on Monday and everyone there seemed to enjoy the soup. It was a fun happy hour with everyone telling funny stories on themselves. It was another windy day.
Tuesday was a HOT day, in the 80's and a little less windy than Monday. Pat went to play golf and then we had a happy hour with all couples showing up. Mom had her martini's and I drank some wine. This was my first happy hour to actually have a drink.
Wednesday was a heavy work day for me. I didn't even go for my walk today. I'm heading out to happy hour. Till the next blog......
On Friday, the 13th, we had Mom & Dad to dinner. Pat grilled shrimp and I made a vegetable rice salad and a tossed salad. It was scrumptious.
Saturday we went to a huge flea market in Weslaco. I bought 4 books for $5.00.
Sunday I made chicken tortilla soup with fire roasted tomatoes. I surprised myself and everyone else as it was GOOD. Mom and Dad had been invited to try out my cooking and I think I even impressed them.
Monday, the 16th was the same as usual, work, walking, etc. I took the leftover soup to happy hour on Monday and everyone there seemed to enjoy the soup. It was a fun happy hour with everyone telling funny stories on themselves. It was another windy day.
Tuesday was a HOT day, in the 80's and a little less windy than Monday. Pat went to play golf and then we had a happy hour with all couples showing up. Mom had her martini's and I drank some wine. This was my first happy hour to actually have a drink.
Wednesday was a heavy work day for me. I didn't even go for my walk today. I'm heading out to happy hour. Till the next blog......
Sunday, January 8, 2012
January 3rd to 8th, La Feria, TX
Tuesday....Worked, walked, still on my diet. Pat played golf.
Wednesday...... Ditto and then went to Happy Hour with everyone this afternoon. There was plenty to eat and some were having a cocktail but not me. I've given up having my wine for 2 weeks as trying to lose those pounds.
Thursday.......Pretty much the same and Tuesday and Wednesday.
Friday....Same-O-Same-O. Pat played golf.
Saturday.........Went for my walk then got dressed and Pat and drove to downtown Harlingen for the flea market. There was lots of food and bands playing. Pat found a hat and an insulated mug that he has been looking for for a long time. I found a booth selling Scentsy scents so bought a new scent.
Came home and sat outside reading trying to soak up some sun. It was 80 degrees today. Everyone came to our RV for happy hour today as we have plenty of shade. Still dieting and no drinking. I've lost 6 + pounds. Today has been a full week of keeping to my diet. Yeah
Sunday......We got up I made my walk and got dressed to take a ride to South Padre by motorcycle. When we started out the wind was blowing pretty good but by the time we road around the SPI and ate lunch at Blackbeards the wind the was howling. We stopped at Walmart and the wind was blowing so hard I found it hard to stand still as the wind was blowing me. Anyway.... we did make it home (it was a struggle but we made it) and as I write this blog the wind is still howling. Here's some pics of our trip to SPI. The below are pics of Bobz Place, not sure exactly what's inside but think it is a souvenir shop. The last pic Pat just had to take - notice the name of the mowing company - "9 Toes". LOL
Wednesday...... Ditto and then went to Happy Hour with everyone this afternoon. There was plenty to eat and some were having a cocktail but not me. I've given up having my wine for 2 weeks as trying to lose those pounds.
Thursday.......Pretty much the same and Tuesday and Wednesday.
Friday....Same-O-Same-O. Pat played golf.
Saturday.........Went for my walk then got dressed and Pat and drove to downtown Harlingen for the flea market. There was lots of food and bands playing. Pat found a hat and an insulated mug that he has been looking for for a long time. I found a booth selling Scentsy scents so bought a new scent.
Came home and sat outside reading trying to soak up some sun. It was 80 degrees today. Everyone came to our RV for happy hour today as we have plenty of shade. Still dieting and no drinking. I've lost 6 + pounds. Today has been a full week of keeping to my diet. Yeah
Sunday......We got up I made my walk and got dressed to take a ride to South Padre by motorcycle. When we started out the wind was blowing pretty good but by the time we road around the SPI and ate lunch at Blackbeards the wind the was howling. We stopped at Walmart and the wind was blowing so hard I found it hard to stand still as the wind was blowing me. Anyway.... we did make it home (it was a struggle but we made it) and as I write this blog the wind is still howling. Here's some pics of our trip to SPI. The below are pics of Bobz Place, not sure exactly what's inside but think it is a souvenir shop. The last pic Pat just had to take - notice the name of the mowing company - "9 Toes". LOL
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Happy New Year - January 1 and 2, 2012
Sunday……..Drove to La Feria, leaving Kingsland about 7:30. We’re meeting up with several friends at the Kenwood RV resort and Mom & Dad have also decided to join everyone for the month. We arrived at La Feria and got parked, then Mom & Dad pulled, Lynn was next and then Larry and Cindy. Mike and Lynette are already here and Mel and Bebee are expected tomorrow. I understand there are others that I haven’t met before but know everyone else coming. There should be a total of 18 when all arrive. The sites are very close and narrow at this park but there is an enclosed swimming pool, an exercise room a billards room, rec room, laundry, etc. I started reading “The Help”. It’s hard for me to put down. Pat retired about 8:30 with Blaze and I following about 9:30.
Monday……….Got up had my breakfast then out for the morning walk by 8:00. It was cold this morning around 38-40 degrees. Mom had planned on walking with me but when I went to get her she was just drinking her first cup of coffee…. So off I went. After making the walk, explored all the amenities. Later it was off to HEB to load up on fresh veggies as I’ve been dieting since yesterday. (That’s a day and half and so far so good. LOL)
December 26 - 12/31/2011 Georgetown - Kingsland, TX
Monday…. No work today.. just hung out
Tuesday…..Worked a little, took my car back to the house in Austin , returned to Georgetown when Pat realized that he had been storing his golf clubs in the trunk of my car…. So another trip into Austin to get the golf clubs. We’re getting everything ready for our move to Kingsland, TX and a chili cook off and New Years celebration with out chili family.
Wednesday….. left our Georgetown home about 10:00. I know Blaze is going to miss this RV park as he went to the office everyday and was fed a bacon treat. Blazed loved Georgetown. We arrived in Kingsland about 1:30 after several stops for propane and diesel. Arrived in Kingsland and found a Mexican food restaurant for lunch. Mom & Dad, Lynn, Bucky & Carolyn, Doc and Carrie, Larry and Cindy all arrived on Wednesday.
Thursday…..Bucky and Pat went to play golf. I worked a little, would have worked more but was limited on wifi. I did finish a book I was reading to give to Mom. Mom has finished reading “The Help” and I can’t wait to start reading that book.
Friday…… Couldn’t work much due to wifi so watched TV most of the day while Pat, Dad, Bucky and Lynn played golf. Also watched a lot more Chili cooks pull in for tonight’s cook off and Saturday cook off with party after. When the guys got back it was almost time to start cooking chili for the Friday nite cook off. Turn in time is 8:00. We didn’t do well but Dad placed 5th.
Saturday….. New Years Eve….Pat’s cooking chili again today and Dad has mixed his spices. We’re hoping to do better today. Well… we didn’t place again, but Dad placed 8th. After announcements Mom and I decided to start our New Year’s celebration as we knew that after the Pot Luck dinner we would not be staying up until the new year. Pat and I went to bed about 9:00-9:30 so missed the new years countdown. That’s okay we’re leaving early in the morning to head for La Feria, our new home for the next month.
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