We went to San Antonio this morning to pick up by new glasses. I have been developing cataracts, and my eyes have been changing significantly, and so I needed new glasses. Boy, could I tell the difference when I put on the new glasses. However, the brain quickly compensates, and soon it seemed like nothing was different. It sure helps to be able to read road signs before you need them. Now I have to check out reading and see if the book can be put at a more comfortable distance instead of perched on my chest almost up to my chin.
Thursday Foxy has her eyes checked, and then we will get her new glasses if she needs them. It is much cooler and windy here today. Jackets are in order. Happy travels.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Monday, November 29, 2010
Facebook, here we come. Foxy and I have signed up on Facebook, although I am not exactly sure why. It is nice to network with others, but my skills are limited and need help. Foxy helped this ol' guy complete the task. Now to see who might respond to the Facebook thing. I would be quite surprised if anyone in my high school graduating class responded since I have not seen or talked to most in 50 years. We did visit with Winogene last year and Jackie, but they are the only two.
Foxy is having fun completing surveys and that is good. She learned that she acts like she is 32 years old. Not bad acting half your age. No wonder I love her. Happy travels.
Foxy is having fun completing surveys and that is good. She learned that she acts like she is 32 years old. Not bad acting half your age. No wonder I love her. Happy travels.
A good-bye dinner
Gordon and Dianna are leaving on Wednesday after being work campers for about a year and a half at Guadalupe RV Park. With all of the personnel changes in the park, they are glad to be leaving and look forward to several months without working. We were going to throw a party at Ron and Julie's camper, but they had to return to Minnesota to help take care of her mom after surgery. So we hosted the party.
We expected nine friends and eight arrived, as Clayton was not feeling well. Gloria left him to recuperate and came anyway as did Byron, and Dave and Lois. We grilled steaks and had potatoes, salad, and dessert. We had a great time but missed Ron and Julie. Talking went non- stop throughout the evening, and all too soon all had to return home. What wonderful friends we have made in our time in Kerrville. Thanks to the benefits of email we also manage to keep in touch regardless of where we might land next. The work campers world is full of people who you meet and work with for varying periods of time and then move on to another interesting place in which you might again work. What a great way to really visit this wonderful country. Happy travels and keep in touch.
We expected nine friends and eight arrived, as Clayton was not feeling well. Gloria left him to recuperate and came anyway as did Byron, and Dave and Lois. We grilled steaks and had potatoes, salad, and dessert. We had a great time but missed Ron and Julie. Talking went non- stop throughout the evening, and all too soon all had to return home. What wonderful friends we have made in our time in Kerrville. Thanks to the benefits of email we also manage to keep in touch regardless of where we might land next. The work campers world is full of people who you meet and work with for varying periods of time and then move on to another interesting place in which you might again work. What a great way to really visit this wonderful country. Happy travels and keep in touch.
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Susie and her Target Ad
We are watching lots of Christmas movies, and of course they have lots of ads. Target has one that makes me laugh and think of Susie, my wonderful sister-in-law. Susie has this crazy streak and does things that are delightful. In the ad there is a blond woman at Target who is opening Christmas cards that will take a recording of your voice. The lady sings in each card, and gradually you can hear her voices in the background, and the cards seem to join together like they are a chorus. Susie, it was masterful and one of the best of your unexpected, ongoing, thumbing your nose at life gestures. We love ya! Keep on spicing up our lives! Happy travels
Friday, November 26, 2010
Black Friday
My good buddy Byron convinced Ron and me that we needed to go shopping on Black Friday. He thought we needed to go to Home Depot, Lowe's, Tractor Supply, and Office Max. The lure was breakfast at the end of the expedition. Max decided at 3:30 am that he needed to go outside and let me know of his needs. I took care of Max and tried to get back to sleep but with little success, and so I was ready to meet the boys at the front of Home Depot by shortly before 5 am. Neither was there, and it briefly crossed my mind that I had been played for a sucker. So I called Ron and learned that he was on his way, and then Byron said, "Hi" as he rushed past me looking for bargains. Ron got there very soon, and we began looking. I really did not have anything in mind except maybe a lithium battery-powered drill. I just thought it might be fun to have a boy's breakfast out.
Byron scurried here and there looking for bargains and suggesting all the time that we needed this or that and what a deal this was and other encouraging suggestions. I wondered if he secretly worked for the store. The store personnel were quite helpful frequently asking, "Are you OK?" I began to wonder if getting up so early made me look bad, and then decided they were just trying to help. Several items were tossed into our cart and later removed as we found better bargains. I did find a drill that met my criteria and some presents for grandsons.
On to Lowe's, which was not nearly as well organized as Home Depot, with few good bargains to be had. Then to Tractor Supply where Ron was looking for a winter jacket and found what he had in mind, but the checkout line was so long he put it back. By now we were ready for breakfast, and Denny's beckoned us three intrepid shoppers.
Breakfast was a chance to get away from the crazed shoppers and decompress a bit. Then onward to Office Max, where I decided I had enough of all of this shopping and headed home to Foxy, Max, and our warm coach. I was exhausted and secretly have decided not to get talked into Black Friday shopping again. Happy travels.
P.S. Boy, do I need a nap!
Byron scurried here and there looking for bargains and suggesting all the time that we needed this or that and what a deal this was and other encouraging suggestions. I wondered if he secretly worked for the store. The store personnel were quite helpful frequently asking, "Are you OK?" I began to wonder if getting up so early made me look bad, and then decided they were just trying to help. Several items were tossed into our cart and later removed as we found better bargains. I did find a drill that met my criteria and some presents for grandsons.
On to Lowe's, which was not nearly as well organized as Home Depot, with few good bargains to be had. Then to Tractor Supply where Ron was looking for a winter jacket and found what he had in mind, but the checkout line was so long he put it back. By now we were ready for breakfast, and Denny's beckoned us three intrepid shoppers.
Breakfast was a chance to get away from the crazed shoppers and decompress a bit. Then onward to Office Max, where I decided I had enough of all of this shopping and headed home to Foxy, Max, and our warm coach. I was exhausted and secretly have decided not to get talked into Black Friday shopping again. Happy travels.
P.S. Boy, do I need a nap!
Thursday, November 25, 2010
About that Harry Potter movie
We did view the latest Harry Potter movie yesterday at mid-day. We thought it would be rather dark in tone, and it proved to be so. The earlier movies are appropriate for young people, but this one might produce nightmares for them. I could not decide what age would be appropriate to let young people view the movie. Foxy does not like snakes, and they were in several scenes, and I held her hand throughout these parts. This movie sets you up for the last one, which supposedly will arrive next summer. Then the series will be complete. I continue to encourage you to read the entire series if you have not done so since it is so well-written. I am ready to revisit the books again and also to have a Harry Potter movie weekend very soon as well. Happy travels.
Thamksgiving
Today is Thanksgiving, and I hope that each of you has a wonderful day with family and friends sharing in the bounty of the season. Hopefully we each give thanks each day, but today I will single out my family and friends, good health, the chance to travel, and deep appreciation for the many blessings bestowed from God. Eat heartily today but wisely. Have you helped those less fortunate to do the same? Happy travels.
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