Hello everyone!!  We begin this blog on Friday April 4th.  Lee headed out to the house to meet the termite guy.  HOPEFULLY this is it.  My leg was not doing too good, so I stayed in to relax the leg and read.  We watched the race --- good finish, but we don't like the long tracks.  An interesting day on Sunday the 6th. We have a new tenant in the RV --- a mouse (which we named Mickey).  Traps have been set.  Not scared of him, but I DO NOT like him.  On Monday we had a lot of rain, hail and more rain.  Rain was good, but just not enough of it.  Mickey is still hanging around so more traps were set.  I think he's in hiding for the moment.  He came running by me and I tried to attack him with my crutch.  OMG - I didn't know they could run that fast.  Tuesday the 8th was beautiful -- warm and 82.  We set outside and put our cargo cart together that we had purchased.  I worked on clipping the dead stuff off our 3 gardenia plants.  We thought we had lost them because of the horrible freeze we had before we left Rockport.  I think they've been saved.  They'll do a lot better once we can put them in the ground at the house.  Our day ended with Lee putting a steak on the grill.

Thursday the 10th was a wonderful day!!!  Had an appointment with my surgeon.  One break has healed, but the other one has a ways to go.  But - the GOOD news - I can start walking on it normally....which ain't easy at all.  Since I haven't used it much at all for 3 months, I still have a balance issue.  So I'm to keep a crutch or cane with me at all times.  Next checkup is in 2 months.  We celebrated by having lunch at Cracker Barrel on the way home.  On Friday the 11th I started working with the cane, but Lee had to cut some off. Yep - even though it was adjustable it wasn't short enough.  Don't they make these things for short people?!?!?!?

We had some really weird weather on Monday the 14th.  It was 68 when we got up at 7:30, and went down to 46 by 10:30 with a thunder storm and winds gusting at 40 mph.  Enough already --- it's the middle of April!!!!  On Tuesday the 15th - we had to run some errands and took a different route.  Parts of the Hill County are beautiful, especially a farm that we passed that raises buffalo (beautiful and huge).  Wednesday the 16th we went to the mattress store to make arrangements for our bed to be delivered since we officially received the closing date for our house, then on to Target for some cleaning supplies.  I was able to maneuver the store with my crutches -- a big accomplishment!!! An added note -- Mickey was caught!!!! Can't remember when -- but that doesn't matter, he doesn't exist any more.  On Sunday the 20th we went to Gruene for Gurene Market Days.  That's where we can purchase the best BBQ sauce in Texas!!  Back to the RV to pack up a few items in the truck and car.  On Tuesday the 22nd we packed up some more things. We're been assured that closing is tomorrow, but as of 1:00 today we have no idea what time.  This has become a joke -- and we're NOT laughing.

Wednesday the 23rd  -- what a day!!!  We closed on the house.  The truck and car were loaded with a lot of stuff from the RV so we headed to house to unload both.  Went back to the RV and loaded up the car only.  Lee got everything unloaded and changed the locks on the doors, while I started unpacking and cleaning.  We wanted to do more -- but we both "ran out of gas".  Headed back to the RV for a good restful night.  Will start again early tomorrow.  On Thursday the 24th we were up and loading the car again before sunrise.  Guess you could say we were a bit excited.  The bedroom furniture and beds were delivered today. WOW - beautiful!!  Headed back to the RV for one more load -- then HOME to rest.  Gosh - this has been so tiring for both of us - but then we both have all these aches and pains -- and of course I'm having issues with this leg I broke.  It's taking time because we're cleaning everything before we unpack (cabinets, bathrooms, etc. etc. etc.).  Would you believe that we're having fun though?

After a leisurely morning on Friday the 25th sitting on the front porch having coffee we were "up and at it".  I worked on cleaning cabinets and putting down shelf paper.  Lee left to meet the movers.  We had 3 very nice young men help us clean out our storage shed.  Now we really have some unpacking to do!!! Organized a few items then took the afternoon off.  Went to this really cool place (Monterrey Rustic Furniture) to purchase some night stands and also ended up with a couple lamps.  Debi came down on Saturday morning the 26th to help out and spend the night.  Lee headed to his favorite place - Home Depot with a list.  With all the totes stacked all over the kitchen, I figured we'd be all day.  Our goal was to get the kitchen, living room and "her" bedroom completed.  Well - all of this was completed in record breaking time.  She was such a BIG HELP!!!  THANK  YOU SO MUCH SISSY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  A friend of hers stopped by mid-afternoon and we all went to have dinner at the Gristmill in Gruene.  Our 3rd bedroom which will be the fly tying room and office is a disaster, but that okay.  The main living quarters are all done.

Had a lazy morning on Sunday the 27th.  We all set out on the porch with our morning coffee.  Debi offered to stay and help some more, but we told her that we were going to take the day off so she headed back home.  Yea - right.....that didn't happen.  We unpacked more stuff, went to Home Depot, went to the RV and got the kitchen table and chairs, recliner and some miscellaneous items.  Once we got home and emptied the truck we were going to take off the rest of the day.  DIDN'T HAPPEN!  We did not quit for the day until 7:45 pm.  Neither one of us could be still, but we sure got a lot accomplished.  Guess what we're doing on Monday the 28th?  If you guessed unpacking - you're correct.  Took time to go to the grocery store and stop by the storage facility to sweep out our unit.  Once we got back home we both took a much needed nap.  Took more time off to go back to Monterrey Rustic to check out their coffee tables and end tables. Got one of each. Stopped at another shop where Lee purchased a roadrunner (yard art).  Very fitting since we live on Roadrunner Lane.  Stopped by to pick up our mail and I had received a Rock City bird house. Lee planned with Debi, Michael and Austin.  Love it love it!!!

On Tuesday the 29th, we made our last trip to the RV to get it hooked up and take to storage.  She's been good to us these past few years, but it's time to give her a rest.  Even though its taken a lot out of us moving, we've tried to make it fun and keep a sense of humor.  Our new home is starting to look great!!!!  Another very productive day on Wednesday the 30th.  We're really enjoying the electric stove.  We have cooked with propane the last 4 years.  Lighting the burners in the RV was no problem, but you almost had to stand on your head to light the oven.  You folks with RV knows what I'm talking about. I'm REALLY REALLY enjoying the washer and dryer!!!! Lee is almost finished hanging items on the walls.  DANG - it all looks so good.  We're so proud.  Thursday May 1st was another productive day, but sure do wish we had Debi back down here!!  Took a break on the back porch just in time to see a (real) roadrunner.  Again - so fitting.  A bird is making her nest in one of the bird houses on the front porch.  She has been very entertaining, especially if the twig she brought back was too big.  We also have a hummingbird feeder.  It took a few days, but they are now showing up.  Love all the creatures.  Now I'm waiting on a deer to appear.  We ended the day with a bowl of homemade vegetable soup and homemade cornbread with a glass a tea.  Life is good - uh?

Lee finished getting the fly tying room/office set up on Saturday the 3rd.  It's been a busy week and a half -- but the major stuff is finished.  We're happy (tired) home owners again.  Lee is posting some more pictures of the house inside and out.  I can't believe we are finally getting everything up and done.  We gave away 18 Totes today and had a painter come and is going to give us a price on painting the Purple room, and the fly tying room.

Those are Flamingoes in the Catcus plants and front yard, also we have 6 peach trees that have peaches everywhere.

Take care!  Until next time......

Hello to everyone!  Started this blog on March 4th.  I'm still a bit slow - but my caregiver husband has been fantastic. I just want to be able to do more!!  I have been reviewing some knit projects on YouTube and I'm now ready to start a new one.  My medical bills have started arriving and got a summary from our insurance company. WOW - a bit overwhelming and I don't have all of them yet.  I have decided that I now have a bionic leg!!! That leg DOES NOT like the cold at all - so I made a leg sweater.  Lee will attached a picture.  I personally think it turned out really cool ---- and it works!!!

After our coffee on the 5th Lee got the truck loaded and we headed north to Debi's.  Made a stop at one of our favorite places - Cabelas.  Lee got a cool coffee mug and we got Debi a candle.  We both love the White Swan Vanilla candle.  You've gotta try one -- absolutely the BEST candle around.  Todd, Chelsea and Ryder came by that evening and went to dinner with us.  Everyone settled in for the evening -- except me. I had such a restless night.  I could not sleep well at all because of the anticipation of my doctor's appointment on Thursday.  I slept on her couch because I'm paranoid as far as her steps are concerned. That too will pass - right?  Thursday morning March 6th turned out to be a very long morning.  The minutes would not tick off fast enough for my appointment at 1:15.  OMG - wonderful news.  It has healed to about 80% and looks good on the x-rays, a lot of swelling is gone in the leg, my foot and ankle still have quite a bit of swelling, but the doctor says not to worry -- that's normal.  I can start using my leg.  I cannot put entire weight on it.  I'm to support it with the walker.  As I get more comfortable putting weight on it with the walker, I'm to change to 2 crutches.  As the leg improves, I go to one crutch -- and finally a cane.  As to how long this will take ---- I have no idea.  It will depend on how my leg reacts to all this therapy.  I will put forth a lot of effort to work on this leg!!!!  My next check up is in April.  I'm HOPING to walk in that office with one crutch.  The last 2 visits have been in a wheelchair.

Spent the night with Debi and went to dinner with her and the neighbors (Pete and Tammy).  It was a day of celebration!!!  On Friday the 7th we headed back home.  We were meeting our real estate agent to check out another house.  We're really surprised at the condition of some houses on the market --- dumps inside and out.  Needless to say - we said no way on that one.  We'll keep looking.  We made a quick stop at the Academy.  I needed some fingerless gloves.  I've got some issues with my hands because of using a walker for the past 2 months.  We were out and about 2 days this week (10th and 11th).  Got some good therapy walking, but it sure tires me out.  That will get better!!!  Lee took me to Hobby Lobby and I did use the wheelchair there. Needed some more yarn. It was a great day to be out --- 81 degrees.  Well - I shouldn't have gotten excited about the weather.  It got down to 47 on Wednesday night, suppose to get up to 66 - but lots of wind of gust at 40 mph.

Great day for us on Thursday the 13th.  We found out that the house that we really wanted in the beginning, was still on the market.  Our agent checked to see if they wanted to negotiate.  Long story short - offer and counter offer accepted.  Closing will be sometime next month.  Another plus today -- I'm was able to put my right foot flat when walking.  I can't put full weight on it yet, but I've only been able to use the ball of my foot since I got the OK to start using it a week ago.  Because I'm able to balance with that leg, I have been able to help Lee out a bit -- like helping with the laundry today.  I use the wheelchair for that chore - but it helps him a lot.  It was a fun day for us on Friday the 14th.  Headed into town for some propane and check the mail.  Then on to one of my favorite places - Bealls.  I had a gift care and was wanting some capris.  BINGO - especially with all the discounts.  Lee made out also with a couple shirts and a jacket.

Had company on Saturday the 15th.  Debi and Tammy can down.  Our PT had been left at Debi's since my accident and they brought it to us.  This will help us a lot.  It's much easier for me to get in and out with this bum leg of mine -- and it gets much better gas mileage than the truck.  Have no idea when I'll be able to drive again.  Sure don't see that happening any time soon.  As of the 17th it's been a little over 8 weeks since my horrible accident.  My foot is finally cooperating.  The swelling is starting to subside a bit.  Although - I've been told this on again off again swelling could last up to a year.  Made a trip to Dollar General today.  Left the wheelchair at home and only used my walker.  Had no problem at all.  Now that we're seeing an improvement, I hope to graduate to the crutches soon.  Warm day on the 18th -- 81 and sunny.  We went to WalMart in search of some sandals for me that we saw on-line.  Can't wear of my shoes until the swelling is gone.  Dang - they won't work because there's not enough velcor on the straps.  I can only wear my tennis shoes, but you should see how the right one is laced.  Getting good with the wheelchair.....but I did run into Lee (LOL).  I sent him to another department and off I went on my own.  I can go faster than the ones with the motors!!!!!

On Wednesday the 19th we signed all the paperwork for our house.  With most things being automated, we were shocked at the amount of paperwork we have already acquired....now we have more and we're not done.  We met our agent for another walk thru at the house.  We had made a list of things we wanted to check out and Lee wanted to do some measurements in some areas.

On Thursday the 20th we had to run some errands - and OH MY GOSH - the blue bonnets are starting to bloom.  We have had some good showers lately and that's what they like so there should be millions on them in a few days.  Such a beautiful flower.  Just wish they lasted longer.  Lee brought me a beautiful flower that was blooming just outside the RV.  It's pretty - but it's going back outside -- STINKS!!  The laundry room stayed busy all day - so we didn't get ours done until Friday.  If you ever purchase a RV, make sure it comes with a washer and dryer!!!!  That is the only thing we've missed during our time as a full timer.  Chad (our nephew) came down for a visit.  He gave me some good pointers on using my leg/foot. Thanks Chad.  (He's at Texas State studying to become a physical therapist.)

On Saturday the 22nd I went to the grocery store with Lee.  First time I'd been in the store since the  middle of January.  We stopped at Home Depot on the way to pick up some color charts.  We'll need to do some painting when we move so we're trying to get some ideas.  Lee had the buggy and I followed in my wheelchair.  I only had a couple issues.  Both involved people on their cell phone.  They had NO consideration for anyone in the store -- not just me.  They DO NOT pay attention!!!!  HANG UP OR GO TO YOUR CAR!!!  That's my rant for the day!!!  Once we got back home and settled in Lee help me practice using the crutches.  Going to be OK -- I hope.  On Sunday the 23rd I did not use the walker at all. Used just the crutches.  It's 2-1/2 weeks until my next appointment with my surgeon and I'm determined to walk in his office with the crutches.  Would be nice to use just one -- but not sure if my leg will be ready.  Lee headed out early Monday the 24th to meet the folks at the house to do the necessary inspections.  I got in the wheelchair to clean and wax the floor.  Getting good at that also.

Took a trip to Cabelas on the 25th.  Found some sandals!!!!!  We also made a quick stop at Hobby Lobby for another loom I need.  I'm having so much fun with this loom knitting.  I'm starting to get around much better, which I hope is taking some stuff off my wonderful caregiver.  On Friday the 28th Lee helped me work with one crutch today.  I "think" I'm almost there --- I hope!!!!  I anxiously await the day I can walk again with NO SUPPORT!!!  Saturday the 29th we headed out to a furniture store in New Braunfuls. We're looking for a bedroom set.  On to San Antonio to check out a furniture store there.  That was a big mistake. We forgot --- there were 4 different HUGE events going on all weekend.  Plus this is the weekend that thousands of folks head to the hill country to view the millions of blue bonnets.  We have found a place that has worse traffic (on all roads) than Atlanta, Austin or LA!!!  At one intersection - because of the way they keep traffic moving - had 22 traffic lights.  Wish I could have gotten a picture.  I could not believe what I was seeing.  They are definitely the traffic light city of the world.  There were miles of intersections like that.  Nope - we didn't find the furniture store.  We headed back home to search the internet for the exact location.  We'll go back one day during the week -- when all the events are over.  As for the blue bonnets -- absolutely beautiful.  They WILL BE growing in our yard this time next year.  I've already got the necessary info for them off the internet.  Here is a picture of the sunset tonight.  They are fantastic here.

Checked out another furniture store in San Marcos on Sunday the 30th.  We noticed there were hundred of RV's headed north.  I'm sure those were a lot of Winter Texans heading back home.  Some of those folks may want to take the LONG way home.  According to the news, there's still snow up north.  Headed back home to relax and of course watch the race.  On Monday the 31st I conquered some domestic chores I've not been able to do.  Lee headed to the store for homemade soup ingredients.  He made a huge pot.  Had some for dinner with cornbread.  We froze the rest.  Love when he does that.  As I've stated in prior blogs, he does that with chili also.  Seal a meals are wonderful!!

Headed back to San Antonio on April 1st.  Found the furniture stores.......but the traffic.  It was better, but not good.  We have now narrowed it down as to the bedroom furniture we want....and it's NOT in San Antonio.  Now we just need a place to put it.  Hopefully that will happen in about 3 weeks (sooner we hope).

That's about it for now.

Take care.  Until next time................

Before I start the current blog, I left something out of the last one.  A BIG THANK YOU needs to be extended to two of Debi's friends Karin and Sarah.  Both ladies made homemade soup for us.  Absolutely outstanding!!!  This helped tremendously since I had just gotten out of the hospital.

This blog starts Tuesday the 11th.  I set up most of the morning in the wheelchair and worked on the blog.  I have been able to maneuver the rig very well.  In fact better than we thought.  The BEST part of being back at the rig ---- I'm able to get in our shower!!!!!!!  I'm trying to sit up more, but I have to watch the swelling in my foot.  That's the time to lay down and elevate it.  After resting a while I started working on some knitting. So glad I've had this hobby to do with this extended recuperation period.  Lee checked out the blog and added pictures.  One of our neighbor (Diane) came over to visit --- and to let us know that her and her husband (Pat) were fixing us dinner......homemade goulash and a salad.  OH MY GOSH - delicious. MANY THANKS!!

On Thursday the 13th after we had breakfast, Lee headed to the laundry room.  He was very lucky - machines available.  Afterwards he went grocery shopping.  I can't maneuver around enough to help out with these chores yet.  It's a beautiful sunny day -- 64 degrees at 1:30 pm.  I'm hoping to venture outside in the next day or two.  My leg doesn't like the cold weather at all!!!!  In the meantime I'm trying to sit up longer. This episode absolutely zapped my energy.  The pain is easing up quite a bit, but I pray to be pain free for an entire day.  Got to be patient -- I don't think that's going to happen for a long time.

Happy Valentine's Day (14th).  Lee surprised me with some chocolate covered strawberries.  YUM!!!and a beautiful card. Wonderful day - sunny and warm.  Got up to 90!!!!!  This is a get out of the rig day!!!!  Rode over to the island - our favorite.  As we headed to the island 3 dolphins began jumping really close to the side of the ferry.  Absolutely beautiful -- love 'em!!!!!  We stopped by to see some of our Winter Texan friends (John & Carol).  After our visit with them we took a ride down the beach and went to the jetty. I wanted to walk the beach so bad, but that will have to be later.  This is the first time I've been out for an extended amount of time.  What an enjoyable day!!!!  THANKS LEE-- LOVE YA'!!!!

Saturday the 15th was another sunny and warm day in Rockport.  We're HOPING winter is gone!!!  Two of our friends (Dan & Karen) came to visit.  They noticed the problem I'm having with my foot and ankle swelling after I've been up for a while.  (By the way - this is normal - and I could have this problem up to a year.)  They came back later with an Iceman machine.  It circulates cold water through a bandage on the foot.  Can't hurt to give it a try.  Karen had use it on an ankle problem.  Thank you Dan and Karen!!!  My WONDERFUL caregiver did an outstanding job with dinner tonight -- roast an veggies in the crockpot. Watched Sprint Unlimited - interesting - but frustrating because of all the wrecks.  Sunday the 16th was a relaxing day.  Lee got the Iceman set up, which I kept on for an hour.  WOW - it worked even if only temporary.  That is until I sit up for an extended time.  A couple friends from the park (Terry & Sylvia) came by for a visit.  Really enjoyed the company!  Thank you!!  On Tuesday the 18th dinner was furnished again by our neighbors Diane & Pat.  Another wonderful dinner!! Porcupine Balls made with meatballs and rice with a wonderful sauce. Thank ya'll!!!!  This was also a big day for me. OH MY GOSH - I'm able to cross the right leg over the left.  Didn't even realize that I had done it.  I think I scared Lee - because when I noticed what I had done I got VERY excited.  It's been a month today since my accident.  Doesn't seem possible.  Hopefully the next 4 weeks will go by as fast.  That will be 4 additional weeks of healing and hopefully will get the ok to start using that leg again.  It was a great warm evening and I was feeling good, so Lee helped me get outside into the wheelchair and we went across the street to visit the other folks outside for happy hour.  Felt so good being outside.

Sunday the 23rd -- it been a very quiet week. Lee washed the rig and also the truck since both were dirty and he like them to be clean when traveling.  I continue to heal and Lee continues to be one heck of a caregiver.  We will be heading north next Saturday to our summer base.  We've got a lot to do this coming week.  Lee started by defrosting and disconnecting the freezer.  I have been working on a "to do" list since I'm so restricted as to what I can do to help.  Spent the afternoon watching the Daytona 500.  LOVE IT!!! On Monday the 24th we got out and met some Winter Texans for breakfast.  Once we got back to the rig we started getting more items secured and arranged for our departure on Saturday.  On the 26th Lee headed out early to have coffee with the guys at the clubhouse then he went to get a haircut from Doobie.  I got settled in on the couch with my coffee and newspaper.  Real ugly day --- COLD and rain with wind gust at 44.  So - no - winter's not done with us.

Since I've been laid up I've watch a lot of t.v. and knit.  Because of the t.v. I have a question - do you folks punch the mute button on the remote control when a commercial comes on?  Is it because we're getting older or are they as bad as they appear?   And - how much of a program are we really getting?  Maybe half??? Other than the nasty weather - that's my rant for the day.  Lee did a WalMart run for us between rain showers and got the truck gassed up for our trip Saturday.  Friday the 28th  - beautiful sunny warm day.  Busy one also.  Lee worked getting the outside ready for tomorrow.  I got in my wheelchair to take care of low items inside.  Looks like we're about done until hookup in the morning.  Got a surprised visitor late afternoon.  Chad (nephew) showed up.  He came down for the weekend to fish.

We left Drifters at 10:23 am on March 1st heading north.  It's been a good winter except for too many cold spells.  Arrived at the RV park in Bulverde at 2:44 pm.  So let the drama begin.  Triple check your reservations regardless of where you're going in your travels.  Long story short - after making a trip to this RV park (personally) back in December - we were assured one of several spots that would be available on the 1st.  But only 2 spots were available and they were not on our "approved" list.  The first spot they offered -- what a joke -- part of the RV would be in the road and no place to park the truck.   The other spot -- too short of an angle to back in.  To say we were upset puts it mildly.  As we were leaving the park a tree broke the cable on our satellite dish and also tore a couple of holes in the roof..  An employee of the park is standing there watching us at this turn around and made NO effort to stop us from going out that way.  There was a tree over the road.  The tree did not look that low - but guess what...low enough. As we drove through we took some limbs with us.  So - that would tell you a sign needs to go up stating the height.  Lee had explained to them how we made the reservations (still have the map their employee highlighted when we personally met with them in December). Guess what - he was told those folks couldn't do that.  That tells us the office staff is NOT trained properly!!!!  Found a place to pull over to cool off and make some phone calls to some RV parks.  The first call was to a real nice place.  We've even stayed there before a few years ago.  I'll skipped the ungodly details, but again -- the office staff had NO idea what they were doing!!!  Third call - YYIIPPEE!!! Someone that went out of their way to help us!!!   By then we're so tired from all the drama.  We just want to get the "have to" stuff done and relax.  But -- NO -- let have more drama.  The freezer and refrigerator doors had come open during our trip.  Refrigerator just needed some straightening up but the freezer items had caused a horrible mess.  Everything in the freezer had to be trashed.  But - to add to that excitement it had two pints of ice cream that had overturned and the lids had come off.....melted and was all over the floor in the back.  Lee moved everything forward, helped me retrieve the cleaning supplies and gave me a chair.  I sent him outside to work on setting up.  Every clean a floor from a chair??  Well - it worked!!  So glad we both had something to keep us busy.  It helped to cool our tempers.  What a day!!!  We were both mentally and physically exhausted.  More to do - but tomorrow is another day.  Time to crash after a nice warm shower.

Is there a "funny" to this journey?  Yep!  Lee stopped on the side of the road just to do a walk around to check the rig.  He had parked by a farm that had huge brahma bulls.  Well - obviously we disturbed one of them having lunch and he didn't like it at all!!!  He strolls over to the fence and started yelling at us.  OMG - how funny because we both started mocking him and yelling back.  Hope no one was around the barn to witness that.  But if they did - they'll think we're crazing people from Tennessee -- we still have Tennessee tags on the rig (LOL)!!!!!

On Sunday the 2nd we continued cleaning some more.  Looking good now.  Lee was going to take a bunch of stuff to storage and stop by the store so I decided to get out and ride with him.  Weird weather again!!  It was 67 when we got up, then the rain and wind arrived.  Now it's only 34 (at 4:00 pm).  Monday the 4th is 24 degrees with a wind chill of 10 - but sunshine.  Is winter ever going to end?!?!?!?

Tuesday the 4th is turning out to be a GREAT day -- Lee was able to manually fix the satellite dish!!!!!!  YEAH!!!!!! What I didn't tell you was the satellite was also damaged during the mess at the other park and we have only had 2 local stations to watch and there wasn't anything on them to watch.  Lee has been able to patch everything up for the time being, he was even able to install the side curtain that helps keep the sun out (you should have seen that usually I help him but this time he had to get into his thinking mode and did it with a short piece of rope.  We'll start packing up a few things this afternoon.  We are going to Debi's tomorrow morning.  I have a checkup with the doctor on Thursday.  I HOPE & PRAY he'll let me start using the leg!!!!  He had said NO weight bearing for 8 weeks and it's only been 7.  She had been informed that I will NOT be going upstairs (that's where the bedrooms are).  I will be sleeping on one of her very comfortable couches, Lee can sleep upstairs.  She even wanted to bring that bed back downstairs......but we'll only be there a couple days. Can you tell I DON'T like stairs?!?!?

Thanks to everyone for the encouragement during this time.  We both appreciate it so much.  It is wonderful to have friends like each of you.

Guess that's about it for now.  Take care.

Until next time........








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Wednesday January 1st - HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!!  The year is starting out very cold and wet. Warmer weather is not due for several more days.  Sure am glad there's some good football games on, since it's so UGLY outside.  OMG - woke up to sunshine on Friday the 3rd.  We haven't seen that in a LONG time.  A tad warmer - thank goodness.  Lee went outside to put the finishing touches on the kayak trailer (putting on the license tag and mount the spare tire).  I worked inside doing the usual domestic chores like dusting and vacuuming.  More cold weather arrived on Monday the 6th.  Lee went to the clubhouse for the men's morning coffee.  We stayed in the rest of the day where it's nice and warm.  I started studying YouTube for loom knitting ideas.  I need a new project.  I made everyone a scarf for Christmas - including a small one for Ryder.  Found a project --- fingerless mittens!!  Started on the mittens on Tuesday.  FUN FUN FUN.  Put it away for a while to go have dinner with our Heartland friends.  Wednesday was warmer - but rain.  We're just not getting a break down here.

We now have a real estate broker.  He had sent us several houses to look at.  We spent hours on Thursday and Friday looking at the web site.  We even made a spreadsheet of those we would like to look at.

Saturday the 11th was beautiful -- sunny and WARM (74)!!!!!  Opened the windows and doors.  After Lee replaced the faucet in the bathroom we started gathering info and running copies of documents the real estate folk need.  The rest of the afternoon was spent napping, knitting and football.  On Monday the 13th we made a trip to the island to have breakfast with friends.  Back to my knitting project when we got home.  Got 'em finished - fun project - and they're warm.  We're back to heat at night and air conditioning during the day, so I don't know when I'll wear them.  If you believe what you hear on the weather channel -- Canada is not done sharing their cold winter.

Thursday the 16th we got all packed up to head north.  We were meeting the real estate guy to look at some of those houses, then we'll head on up to Debi's for the weekend.  We fell in love with one of the houses.  Decided to make an offer.  On Friday Debi and I took Ryder to "Dinner with the Elephants".  Never been to one of these --- but so cool for the youngsters.  The circus was in town and they fill tables with  hundreds of pieces of fruit.  Then they walk the elephants to the area from the arena then they chow down.  Very enjoyable.  The rest of the family showed up Friday night for dinner.  On Saturday Debi and I did a bit of shopping.  Got with the neighbors (Pete and Tammy) and went to Longhorns for dinner.  After we got home we started doing laundry and packing for our trip back to Rockport on Sunday.  Lee got a call about the counter offer on the house we wanted.  WOW - those folks are outrageous - NO DEAL!!  So we're back to square one.  We were disappointed, but we feel it wasn't meant to be at this time.

Debi's has a two story house.  I had gone upstairs to retrieve some hangers ------- and everything went downhill from there!!!  Out of 14 steps -- for some reason I missed the last two.  Landed hard on my right foot causing several breaks from my knee to my ankle.  I knew I was in trouble because of the pain.  I was rushed to the hospital - thinking they'll put a cast on it and I'm good to go.  NOPE - I was transferred to a trauma hospital because the injury was so bad. We knew that we were in the right place when they put me in a room with a gator on the wall "Go Gators". lol  Long story short - surgery will be Monday afternoon the 20th.  A plate on right side with 14 holes for screws and a plate and 8 holes on the other side of the Tibia. The surgeon did not put screws in all of the holes since he was able to get the bone stabilized.  He banded the Fibula and it looks great.  No weight bearing with the right leg for 8 weeks.

I'm on the road to recovery when Lee gets sick.  He was admitted to the hospital also (2 doors down from my room) for tests.  He has had these episodes before, which we've discussed with our doctor.  Without seeing what occurs - he's not sure how to treat him.  Our doctor did eliminate heart problems through numerous tests.  You might consider this as bad timing -- but at least medical people witnessed the problem.  Everything has been documented and sent to our doctor.  We'll follow up with him when we return to Canyon Lake the first of March.  On a sad note -- we spent our 32nd wedding anniversary in the hospital.

Lee and I were both dismissed from the hospital on Thursday the 23rd.  We'll be staying at Debi's at least until the 6th of February (my doctor's appointment).  Her dining room was turned into a bedroom and her kitchen was where I showered.  I hope the pictures taken will give you an idea.  MANY MANY laughs!!!
Lee's 69th birthday was Friday the 24th.  For obvious reasons we couldn't celebrate.  That will come later.  The picture below sums up our feelings.

We went out to eat with the family on Monday the 3rd, it was my first time out and it felt great, I was really tired when it was over but it was a great time spent with family.

My new style bathtub that debi came up with  Scooter who is Chad's Boston Terrier enjoyed hanging out on my potty chair while he watched the birds outside.

Got a GREAT report from the doctor on the Feb. 6th.  Healing nicely, but still NO weight bearing.  Next appointment is March 6th.  HOPE HOPE HOPE I can have a boot then!!!!!  He gave us the OK to return to Rockport.  Lee started packing what he could on the 7th, for our trip to Rockport on the 8th.  Woke up to a beautiful sunny day.  Lee and Debi rearranged the dining room, bedroom, etc etc and off we went.  Met the real estate agent on the way down to see another house.  GREAT looking outside - dump inside.  We have put our agent on hold until after my next doctor's appointment.  It's just too hard to get around with a walker and only one good leg.

Lee and Debi are absolutely the BEST caregivers!!!!!  LOVE 'EM with all my heart.  I've got a long road ahead, but I'm trying to keep a sense of humor......but some days are really hard.  Thanks to everyone for your well wishes and prayers.  Please keep us on your prayer list.

Take care -- until next time

We start the month off on Dec. 2nd.  Got Lee off early for the men's coffee meeting.  I met him at 9:00 for the walking class.  Took a ride into town to mail our Christmas gifts.  On Tuesday the 3rd Lee had plans to meet his buddy John to go fishing.  He got everything ready, got the kayak hooked up and was ready to pull away......but the truck wouldn't start.  Long story short - batteries dead.  I headed out for the beauty shop for a haircut while the guys that had gathered around the truck accessed the problem.  While I was gone they got the truck running and Lee took it to the Ford place for a checkup on the batteries.  They confirmed our worse fear -- both batteries about gone.  Once I got back we headed to Corpus Christi for 2 new batteries. Very bad timing for this time of year.  On Wednesday the 4th after the morning coffee and walking class, I got busy cleaning inside the rig.  Lee started doing the finishing touches to the kayak trailer.  Starting to look really good.  This will make it SO MUCH easier for us when loading and unloading!!

The weather report on Thursday was not a good one.  Some weird cold weather is headed this way again.  After we finished laundry, we made a quick trip to WalMart.  It was 74 when we left and 58 when we got back home.  This is after a couple days in the 80's.  Going down to 40 tonight.  If you can believe the weather forecast, it will be COLD until next Thursday.  Well - the forecast was not wrong.  On Friday it turned cold - and I mean cold for this area.  We left at 8:00 to go to the island to meet friend for breakfast.  It was 38 with high winds which  made it in the 20's.  We came down here for WARMER weather - NOT this!!!!  Got back to a warm rig and I put on a pork roast and pinto beans.  On Saturday the 7th it was 33 degrees at 7:30 with a 30% chance of freezing rain.  Chattanooga is warmer today than this.  Not a day for outside activities.  We played around on our computers, watched football and I did some knitting.  Decided to have homemade chili for dinner and keep the roast and beans for Sunday.  Perfect for a cold winter day.

Sunday's weather improving - going up to 46.  Our Keurig is getting a workout with this weather -- either hot chocolate or coffee.  I'm not going to comment on the weather we had on Monday because it wouldn't be nice.  Meet some friends at The Bakery for breakfast.  Made a quick stop at WalMart and back to the warm rig.  On Tuesday the 10th Lee and Jim went to the shooting range.  I read and knitted, then I worked on my "list" for what we'll need when we go to Debi's in a couple weeks.  On Friday the 13th we rode over to the island.  It was cloudy, but warmer (60).  Due to the weird weather - rain, wind, etc. - there were thousands of shells along the beach.  This is unusual for this area of beaches.  The beach was also full of birds and dead jellyfish.  Stopped for a while at the jetty.  Got up close and personal with a pelican.  I believe I could have touched him.  Those that hang around the jetty are not afraid of people at all.

Woke up Monday the 16th to frost everywhere and 34 degrees.  Lee and 3 of his coffee buddies went to check out the new Academy after our walking class.  Warmed up quickly today to 64.  Tuesday was beautiful.  Warm (70) and lots of sun.  We received a care package from Chattanooga that was totally awesome!!!!  There were 2 dozen krystals, a huge container of brownies, a Christmas tin loaded with goodies and 3 loaves of homemade bread.  WOW - we were definitely overcome with joy and appreciation!  THANK YOU SO MUCH Roger, Darlene, Craig and Elsie.  We had the krystals for lunch - duh - and brownies for dessert.  I separated the brownies into baggies to freeze.  Also cut up the bread for freezing also.  That way we should have some all through winter.  Lee and I along with Jim and Pat went to dinner at Dan and Karen's.  Great food and lots of enjoyable stories by all.

On Wednesday Lee headed out for a pedicure after our walking class.  I worked on my famous lists since we're heading to Debi's on Sunday.  We both anxiously await lunchtime -- krystals and brownies.  Thursday was absolutely beautiful - 78 degrees.  Sorry to say - the krystals are now gone.  You should have seen Lee's sad sad look.  I suggested we freeze one for a keepsake.  Needless to say that didn't work.  Let it be know what krystals travel very well via overnight mail!!!!

On Sunday the 22nd we headed north to Debi's.  Stopped at Bucee's for a break.  Had to get trail mix and nuggets -- that's always a MUST.  Once we settled in at Deb's we headed to Fuddruckers for lunch.  Another favorite resturant.  On Monday the 23rd Lee, Todd and Chad spent a guy's day going to Cabelas and Camping World.  Debi and I had Ryder for the day.  He had gotten sick on Sunday.  We ran a couple errands and took him to the doctor.  He was put on medication so we're hoping he's much better tomorrow.  We don't like it when he's feeling down.  Chad headed back to San Marcos (where he's living now)and Todd and Ryder went home.  Debi decided to kick back and relax.  Lee and I went to one of our favorite resturants for dinner.
More bad news for the truck, when Lee took Chad and Todd shopping and running around smoke started to come out from under the front, when they got home it was discovered that the calipers on the front brakes had locked up.  To make a long story short we had to take it in to sears and they found a leak in the line and that the boost pump for the brakes had gone bad, new calipers, brake pads, brake line, and boost pump.  Then we had to have the front end aligned.

Tuesday the 24th was very very busy.  Lee, Chad and Todd ran around again, while Debi and I started baking things for Christmas.  We all went to Todd and Chelsea's Christmas morning to watch Ryder with Santa Claus toys.  Everyone came over to Debi's for the family Christmas lunch and to exchange gifts.  Once we got everything cleaned up, I started watching the clock.  Michael and Austin were flying in and due to arrive at 10:00 pm.  So good to see them!!!!!  After a lazy morning on Thursday, we all headed to Pluckers for lunch.  Another favorite, with wonderful lemonade drinks.  On Friday morning the 27th Debi left at 4:15 am for the airport.  She was flying to Chattanooga for 4 days.  Elmer (our stepdad) turns 90 on Sunday the 29th and a big party has been planned for him that afternoon.  Lee and I ran some errands in the afternoon, then I started making homemade potato salad and pimento cheese.

With all the excitement - needless to say Saturday morning was a lazy one.  Michael and I went to the store for sausage ball ingredients.  He's a master at making them for sure.  Michael, Austin, Chad and Todd did some running around on Saturday afternoon.  Lee and I started packing things up for our trip back to
Rockport on Sunday.  Once we got back, we unpacked a few things and settled in to watch football and take much needed naps.  Monday we finally finished unpacking and went to the grocery store.  We're getting our third round of COLD weather, so we thought a pot of homemade chili would be nice.  Lee makes a huge pot and we are able to freeze about 2-3 containers.  On Tuesday the 31st we bundled up and went outside to take down the Christmas decorations.  Got everything packed away.  Now we're ready to say good bye to another year.

Can't believe we'll only be here for another 2 months.  We will be heading back to the Canyon Lake area on March 1st.  Just HOPE it's warm then.

Take care - until next time