Rain

Not much going on right now its been rainy and cold for the last couple of days. Down in the 40's. Lois & I went looking around the area a little. Going over to Mission TX today.

Another Day

Jan 22 in the 70's again and partly cloudy. Not much going today Lois and Greg's Judy went to the pool to work out with other ladies. The rest of us just hung out. Jeff & Sue Collingworth show up here mid afternoon. It looks like Hitchhiker row here now. There was about eight of us having dinner at Bill & Judye.

Sunny

Jan 21 sunny and in the 70's. Greg & Judy finely got here around noon or so, said he got lost but made it. We all sat around and talk for a while and then we all went to get something to eat. Judye (Bill Judye) thought she might of broken her little finger so went out to get it fix. Other than that it was pretty quite.

Sunday

Jan 20 34 degrees out, but by noon it was up into the 60's. Lois & I went looking for some Flea Markets in the area. Then we went to Wally World again. Got back home Bill & Judye was getting ready to go to look for birds an ask if we want to. We went with them and we thought we might do this again it was fun.

La Feria

Jan 19 about 50 degrees and Sunny. Not much going today got fuel for the truck and propane for the trailer. Bill & Judye had us over for supper and we played Sequence.

Rain

Jan 18 40 degrees and rainy and cold. It rain all day and the temp did not get above 43. Call Bill and Judye to see if they want to go to Camping World over at Mission TX. We went a and bought a few items then got something to eat at Luby's not that good. We then stopped at a couple of stores and tour a few RV Parks on the way back.

The Valley

Jan 17 54 degrees and cool. Well Bill & Judye, Lois & I finally made down to the valley. We are here at La Feria TX staying at VIP-RV Park just of highway 83. The park seems real nice and the people friendly. Bill got his rig park and then it was my turn. The ground is very soft here after the rain they had. You know what happens when I try to go over soft ground. Not this time got it park put did but a rut or two in the ground. After getting park and settled in we all went over to Mickey D's for lunch. Stay in the trailer the rest of the night (to cold).

Last Day

Jan 16 about 50 degrees and rain stopped about 4am, still cool out. Started trying things out so we can put away so we can leave in the morning for the valley. This afternoon the sun came out and it turn out to be a nice day. Bill & Judye and Lois & I went Kings Ranch to look at some birds and on the way back stopped and had a early dinner at the King Inn. The food was very good if you like fish. Sat and visited with Bill & Judye and some of the other campers. Greg call to let us know what they are doing, we will meet up in the valley next week.

Camp

Jan 15 cool about 50 degrees rainy all day. Lois & I went to Wal Mart for a few things. Ran into Bill Teetz there he had just pick-up his truck from repairs. Came back to camp went over to Bill & Judye for coffee and donuts. Lois did Laundry in the afternoon and I fix supper. This rain is to stop in the morning and then maybe I can wash my truck.

Valley

Jan 14 cool and rainy. Went to the Valley today, stopped at Mr. Gratti for lunch with a bunch of Hitchhiker people. They had a luncheon schedule for anyone that had a Hitchhiker, there was about 82 of us there.
From there Lois & I went to Mission TX. looking at different camp grounds. We went from Mission all the way to La Feria TX. and had to stopped because it was getting late. Bill & Judye was to go but had to take and get his truck fix. We got back about 6:30 pm.

Rivera

Jan 13 Not very warm today, about 46 degrees this morning stay cool all day. Lois & I went Bill & Judye to take the tour at Kings Ranch (quite interesting) in Kingsville. Stopped at Mickie Dee for a quit bit and then back to camp. Sorry but not pictures because someone forgot the camera.

Traveling

Here are some pictures we took since we started.

Texas

Hi there I'm back to catch this up starting from the Jan. 2nd to Jan. 12th.

Jan. 2 was about 28 degrees in the morning. Ron and Nancy called about going to Buchanan Dam area. We will meet up with them on Friday Shady Oaks R.V. Park. Went to Wall Mart and then stay at camp rest of the day. Leaving in the morning for Buchanan Dam.

Jan. 3 left Livingston TX for Buchanan Dam around 9am. Its still cold and 28 degrees here. Arrived at Buchanan Dam - Shady Oaks RV Park up in the hills. Ron & Nancy was waiting for us. Ron guided us back in to the camp. We went up in the hills on this small road and then down into the camp by Inks Dam were the camp ground is. It is 2 3/4 miles off 29 onto 301. We going to stay here for a week, lots to see here.Got park and visited with Ron & Nancy. The deer come right up to your camper. Not a real big camp ground but a real nice one. Big oak trees here and they are about 1700 years old.

Jan 4 we went into Marble Falls TX. to get some groceries and fill truck up. We took Ron & Nancy with us and they show us around the town. We stop a little Mexican Restaurant off of some side street. Not bad food there but very warm. Returned to camp for the rest of the day.

Jan 5 stayed around camp all day and just cleaned and rearranged things. Nice park and friendly people here. The men have coffee every morning at the club house around 8am before the day starts.

Jan 6 warm today about 68 degrees. Went with Ron & Nancy to Marble Falls to Home Depot & Wal Mart. Stopped and ate lunch at Storms in Kingsly. Went back to camp and checked e-mail and just relaxed. About 6pm went over to Ron & Nancy. Ron & Ron had fish. and just sit and visted for a while. Nobody moves around much after 6pm. Its real quit here.

Jan 7 another warm morning 67 degrees - cloudy - afternoon cleared and 76 degrees. Went to Llano to go on Willow City loop. On the way we stopped at the Post Office for some stamps and Lois was offer a Job there (part time). Then drove in the hills to looking for Eagles. Did not see any. Stopped at Coopers BBQ for a late lunch. Food good but a little over priced.

Jan 8 70 dregrees. Lois did laundry than put perm in her hair and did ironing. I took Ron into town so he could get his truck fix.

Jan 9 had coffee with guys and took Ron back into get his truck and came back to camp to get things ready to pull out in the morning.

Jan 10 sunny 50 degrees went for coffee while Lois got things around so we can leave. Left at 9:45am and arrived at Sea Wind about 4:30pm. We would go back to Shady Oaks again, nice camp ground and very frindley people.

Jan 11 sunny 78 degrees real nice. Guest what? Lois and I went to Wal Mart again to get groceries and fuel for the truck ($3.21 a gal). When we got back to camp Bill and Judye had just pulled in. We sat and talked and walked around camp after they had set up camp. Bill and I called Dave & Trish and Greg & Judy. Greg & Judy are in Livingston Tx, they will meet up with us maybe in the valley. Went in early this evening.

Jan 12 51 degrees this morning. Washed trailer & windows. Today was a good day for it. Went to Whatabuger for supper with Bill & Judye.

Down the Road

Well its New Years Day but does not feel like it. After we left Marshall IL. We stop in West Memphis Arkansas and then Texarkana Arkansas. We are now in Texas at the Escapees Campground in Livingston TX. Staying for about three days before we go over to the center of the State.
Lois did Laundry today but had to go to Wally World first. It seems that I pickup a screw in my tire and had to get it fix first. Its cold here and we looking at about 28 degrees Tonight . I thought I left the cold weather up North.