On Sunday the 3rd Lee got our awning cleaned. He did a superb job waxing the rig. She looks great!!! Spent the afternoon watching football and the race. On Monday Lee went to the men's coffee event. The Winter Texan events have now started. We helped the office sort mail. We DO NOT like the time change. We would rather have light in the evening. On Tuesday we had a hot dog luncheon at Jim and Pat's rig. Dan, Karen, Carol & John also attended. The guys were measuring and checking out Jim & Pat's rig for repairs that need to be done from a water leak. They now have a game plan, but have to wait until their bathroom floor is fixed (other damage from water leak). Came on back to our rig because we were sorting mail for the office again. Friday we went to the walking class, which consists of 2 miles. This is now on a regular schedule - every Monday, Wednesday & Friday. Definitely out of shape - again. We should be in much better shape by month end. Wonderful weather again, so we got on our bicycles and rode 2.4 miles.
Started Saturday in slow motion. I made homemade waffles. After breakfast, Lee went with Jim to the gun show. I made a trip to the grocery store. Settled back in for the afternoon of football and the race. On Sunday the 10th I made homemade potato salad. We were all having a pot luck dinner at Dan & Karen's. We worked on our social events for November. On Monday the 11th Lee went up for men's coffee and I met him for our walking class. Got a call from the fraud department at our bank. Long story short - our account was hacked in South Africa. Got the card cancelled, but not before they tried to use it 2 more times. It's SO SAD this kind of stuff has to happen. Sick sick folks!! Lee got a call from his Nephew Todd that he wanted Lee to come and go to the Formula-1 race in Austin. Both Nephews Todd and Chad go every year. He agreed to go up on Thursday and go all 3 days. Tuesday was spent taking inventory of things we could take to storage. Our storage is in Canyon Lake, but we'll stop by there on Thursday on our way up to Debi's for the weekend. Sorted the mail for the office. Headed to Portland for dinner to celebrate Karen's birthday. Lee helped me get started with the laundry on Wednesday. I finished up while he went to the men's coffee meeting. Met him at the club house for the walking class. Back to the rig to pack and load the car. Thursday the 14th we headed to Austin. Stopped at Bucee's for some breakfast and coffee. Stopped in Canyon Lake to put some things in storage then on to Debi's. Once Debi got off work, I went with her to pick up Ryder at preschool. Everyone came to Deb's for dinner.
We were up at 6:00 a.m. on Friday the 15th. This is race day for Lee, Todd, & Chad. Debi and I entertained Ryder for the day. Entertained???? I should say spoil. As a nana and aunt - we're allowed!!! Debi had been cleaning up in her home office, which contained about 13 years of receipts, etc, etc, etc. Instead of shredding we decided to burn it in the chimenea. It took us about 3 hours, but we made it fun. Had been receiving updates from the guys. Sounds like they're having a great time. Lee will attach a picture of his lunch he had that day ---- a corn dog for $15.00 and a beer for $8.50.
On Saturday the 16th Debi and I were out the door at 9:00. We started out at the farmer's market, attended Ryder's soccer practice and had lunch with Ryder and his mom (Chelsea). Left them to go on our shopping trip. We had so many stops to make we had to make a list. We didn't get home until 5:15. Had a fantastic, fun filled time. Lee didn't go to the race track today. Was having problems with his back and knee. Took some medication and rested up because he was NOT going to miss the big race on Sunday. We were all worn out so needless to say it was all downhill after we had dinner. All 3 of us were in bed early.
The guys headed back to the track on Sunday the 17th for the big race. A GREAT TIME HAD BY ALL!!! Debi and I had plans to take a motorcycle ride, but I got sick. Not a good day for me at all. We headed back to Rockport on Monday the 18th. The RV Park had a breakfast on Tuesday the 19th. Afterwards we had to finish putting things away from our trip. On Wednesday the 20th we went to the island for meet the Heartland folks for breakfast. We got there early so we rode over to the jetty. The tide was in and lots of waves which obviously attracked the dolphins. I have never seen so many dolphins in one place. Must have been a good area for their breakfast. The picture of the dolphin is from the newspaper. This is what we see when we go to the island on the ferry or at the jetty. I can never time a picture of them out of the water, so this will give you an idea of what we see. The picture of the gingerbread house (sand castle) is in front of the restaurant. It's amazing what this guys can do. Back to Rockport to do our grocery shopping. Settled into a quiet afternoon. Weather has been great - 60's at night, 70's during the day.
Made a trip into Corpus Christi on Thursday the 21st. Lee needed some items from Home Depot. We had purchased a utility trailer when we were at Debi's last weekend. Due to old age and bad joints, it takes a lot of effort to get the kayak off the top of the truck. He is going to make additions to the trailer for the kayak. It will be much easier to maneuver. We will be able to pull it with the PT or the truck. Enjoyed a beautiful warm day at 83. Anxious to see what happens here with the cold front that's moving in from Canada.
The cold is arriving today Friday the 22nd. When we woke up it was 77. By 11:00 it was 53, plus rain. OUCH - here it comes. Checked the temperature at Debi's (she's about 250 miles north of us) and they were at 29. Guess we can't complain - uh? I took advantage of the cold gloomy day to "house" clean. By end of the day we had a lot more rain and it was 45. Started the morning off with the air conditioner on and ended the day with heat from the fireplace. On Saturday the 23rd the cold front hit us hard - 41 with chill factor of 37. Looks like we'll have several days of this. This is not the norm here - we just have to be patient. Lee made use of the gloomy day also by making a huge pot of homemade soup. We do extra and freeze it via seal a meal. Our neighbors have a ranch with 87 apple trees in Minnesota. They brought hundreds and are kind enough to share. I made good use of a few by making an apple pie. Homemade soup and apple pie - can't get better than that.
As of Monday the 25th the cold front had not left. Anxiously await the weekend - predicted to be in the 70's with a lot of sunshine. Lee started off the day with the men's coffee meeting and as usual, I met him at 9:00 for the walking class. It's starting to get a bit easier. Later we headed over to Dan & Karen's place. Dan needed help with his new Iphone. Had a fun visit as always. Tuesday the 26th - SUNSHINE. Still cold. 53 expected for today with a lot of wind. I don't care as long as the sun shines!!!! We've had 4 days of cloudy, rainy days - enough already!!! After our walking class on Wednesday, Lee got the primer on the rods that he'll install on the trailer. While they dried, we went to WalMart for print cartridges for our printer. Had dinner at Pizza Hut with the Heartland folks. Our group is up to 12 folks now.
Thursday the 28th - HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!! Woke up to a beautiful sunny - warmer - day. Once awake - I made a German Chocolate Cake. We stayed in Rockport for Thanksgiving. The RV park puts on a lunch. They do the turkey and the rest of us sign up for different dishes/desserts. It turned out fantastic!!! Back to the rig for a nap and watch football. Friday - the usual - Lee went to men's coffee and we did the walking class. After breakfast we started on our Christmas decorations. Anxious for the sun to set to see how everything looks with the lights on. Sundown -- looks GREAT!!! Our end of the park is know for our light and decorations. FUN FUN FUN!!!
Saturday the 30th -- beautiful day!!! Opened the door and windows. Joined in the resort's hot dog lunch and corn toss. You're paired up with someone other than your spouse. Lee and his partner got 2nd place. Lots of fun. This event is every other Saturday. I guess we'll go back and try our luck again. I could use a lot of practice. Lee finished out the afternoon working on the kayak trailer. It's really taking shape. I read and watched football. Sunday the 1st was definitely a day of rest. I wasn't feeling up to par. Dan & Karen came over for a visit. Beautiful weather to sit outside -- high in the 70's.
Well folks - this does it for another month. Take care - until next time.
