We are home! Can't find anything around the house; too use to motorhome surroundings. Guess we better "hit the road again". Ha!
Had a great time and enjoyed posting for your enjoyment!
Will post when next trip comes around.
Until then.....
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Red Bay, AL
Here we are staying at the Allegro Campground. For those who are not RV knowledgable, this is the Home Office and Manufacturing Plant of the Allegro Motorhomes. We toured the plant today and saw how ours and all the other Allegros are made. Very interested to see all the assembly lines. They put out 13 daily.
Last night we helped a couple look for their lost Yorkie. Still this morning they were looking and hoping. Later this afternoon, they found her. Right in their motorhome....she fell behind their sofa and couldn't get out. Happy, happy parents they were!!
It's quite cold here of nights and cool enough in the day. Sounds like we are heading into very coldddd weather when heading home this week.
It's been a very fun, relaxing, and educating trip for us. Sure hate to see it all come to a close.
However, until then.....
Last night we helped a couple look for their lost Yorkie. Still this morning they were looking and hoping. Later this afternoon, they found her. Right in their motorhome....she fell behind their sofa and couldn't get out. Happy, happy parents they were!!
It's quite cold here of nights and cool enough in the day. Sounds like we are heading into very coldddd weather when heading home this week.
It's been a very fun, relaxing, and educating trip for us. Sure hate to see it all come to a close.
However, until then.....
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Overnight in MS
Texas is now behind us. Enjoyed the stay at Galveston. Left 5:50 a.m. and drove approx. 30 miles to end of island to board Ferry for the 15 minute ride across. WOW! That was exciting...HUGE ships/vessels all around...water splashing up over the bow and onto RV. RV was a soaked toad but not us! After logging 439 miles today, we have settled in for the night in Jackson/Byram, MS and watching the NFL games.
Next stop will be Red Bay, AL.
Until then....
Next stop will be Red Bay, AL.
Until then....
Friday, January 11, 2008
Arrived in Galveston
The trip from Port A to Galveston was beautiful. Miles of shoreline along the Gulf and miles of farmland to enjoy. We are parked across the highway from the gulf and just a few miles from downtown Galveston. Will sightsee tomorrow and learn more about this historic town and ports. Until then.....
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Final Day at Port A
Today we close out our stay here at Port A. Leaving tomorrow early for Galveston having mapped our travel along the coast.
Port A leaves alot of memories....island stay, friends, dolphins, ferry, moorings, great restaurants, ocean breeze, jelly fish washed up on shore, many fishing boats (both pleasure and commercial), line dancing with the ladies at the Presby church hall, many walks both in resort, town, and beach, vehicles on beach, and to watching the ducks on the lakefront swim under the water and pop up in a different location. Many memories both on the island and inland.
Supper was great tonight....with our friends....sitting around the table with a plateful of king crab legs.....oh, so delicious!!
We have enjoyed living in our MH and having it parked facing the waterfront. The landscaping at each of these sites is absolutely beautiful.
It is interesting how paths cross when meeting people. People from back home, state, or whatever or wherever that relates to ones past. We met a couple who came in last evening a few sites down from us...from Brentwood and his son owns a restaurant in Ashland City which our Good Sam Chapter will be having their luncheon there this month. Met another couple from TN. All GS members but not involved in a chapter. There was the open door....to share the beauty of being involved in a chapter. I do have some followup to do later with them when back home.
Everytime out we learn something. Did you know that putting a bar of Ivory soap under your fitted bed sheet eliminates leg aches?? (Of course, you need to sleep in the bed--LOL!) They say it works!
Have enjoyed posting here in Port A. Wonder where the next location will be? I know it will have to be where I can connect to WiFi!!
Until then.....
Port A leaves alot of memories....island stay, friends, dolphins, ferry, moorings, great restaurants, ocean breeze, jelly fish washed up on shore, many fishing boats (both pleasure and commercial), line dancing with the ladies at the Presby church hall, many walks both in resort, town, and beach, vehicles on beach, and to watching the ducks on the lakefront swim under the water and pop up in a different location. Many memories both on the island and inland.
Supper was great tonight....with our friends....sitting around the table with a plateful of king crab legs.....oh, so delicious!!
We have enjoyed living in our MH and having it parked facing the waterfront. The landscaping at each of these sites is absolutely beautiful.
It is interesting how paths cross when meeting people. People from back home, state, or whatever or wherever that relates to ones past. We met a couple who came in last evening a few sites down from us...from Brentwood and his son owns a restaurant in Ashland City which our Good Sam Chapter will be having their luncheon there this month. Met another couple from TN. All GS members but not involved in a chapter. There was the open door....to share the beauty of being involved in a chapter. I do have some followup to do later with them when back home.
Everytime out we learn something. Did you know that putting a bar of Ivory soap under your fitted bed sheet eliminates leg aches?? (Of course, you need to sleep in the bed--LOL!) They say it works!
Have enjoyed posting here in Port A. Wonder where the next location will be? I know it will have to be where I can connect to WiFi!!
Until then.....
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
A Sightseeing Day
Gone most of the day. First stop was to pick up Ann & JD, our tour guides. The trip now begins with a stop in Port A at a well hidden, one room Catholic Church sitting on a hill surrounded by brush. Very neat to peak in the windows and see the 6 benches among the decor painted walls. This is privately owned and used for small weddings, etc. One would never find this or know of this church...only a resident knows of it...not advertised at all.
I believe yesterday I mentioned in my post about a $1.75 lunch. Oh, boy, was it good. The long line of waiting was well worth it. We then went to an antique barn which the entrance was lined with painted old bikes used as the fence. Heading northward we drove the shoreline into the neighboring small towns. The bays, pelicans, live oak trees, and fishing boats were awesome. The boats were coming in with loads and loads of oysters. Mike's mouth was watering! At the end of the tour was a huge (did I say HUGE) oak tree. We drove what seemed like a country road along the bay shoreline and then .... there it was!! Unbelievable!
For those of you who really know us, our last stop was at the DQ back in Port A. Oh, while we were crossing the ferry, the large casino ship was coming in with the day cruise ending. It goes 9 miles out to the international waters and then the action begins.....so we are told.
Tomorrow, I get a crash course on Ebay selling by JD.
As you see, life does stay busy when away from home. Until then.....
I believe yesterday I mentioned in my post about a $1.75 lunch. Oh, boy, was it good. The long line of waiting was well worth it. We then went to an antique barn which the entrance was lined with painted old bikes used as the fence. Heading northward we drove the shoreline into the neighboring small towns. The bays, pelicans, live oak trees, and fishing boats were awesome. The boats were coming in with loads and loads of oysters. Mike's mouth was watering! At the end of the tour was a huge (did I say HUGE) oak tree. We drove what seemed like a country road along the bay shoreline and then .... there it was!! Unbelievable!
For those of you who really know us, our last stop was at the DQ back in Port A. Oh, while we were crossing the ferry, the large casino ship was coming in with the day cruise ending. It goes 9 miles out to the international waters and then the action begins.....so we are told.
Tomorrow, I get a crash course on Ebay selling by JD.
As you see, life does stay busy when away from home. Until then.....
Monday, January 7, 2008
Beautiful Day
Weather is great! Food is great! Scenery is great! Looks like everything is great, great!!
Sunday was a trip to town, Corpus Christi, and a Flea Market. Also, we were toured thru downtown and the shoreline by our friends, Ann and JD. A wrong turn took us pass the USS Lexington which is open to the public. Came back to our RV and cooked a late lunch and watched the Titans....loose. Well, Mike watched while I cleaned up my 1950 Featherweight Singer Machine.
Today, I went Line Dancing, got a pedicure, and went to a quilt shop. What a day! Mike decided to stay home and read. Later went out with our friends to the local Pizzeria and had a fabulous pizza buffet. Nothing like this back home. Tomorrow, they are taking us to a place (which we will cross by ferry) that is "all you can eat" for $1.75 per person (chicken fried steak, chicken livers and gizzards with all the trimmings). As you read this, you will see that there is no such thing as dieting!!
My friends and family, please feel free to post your comments. We do enjoy reading them as you read ours.
Until then.....
Sunday was a trip to town, Corpus Christi, and a Flea Market. Also, we were toured thru downtown and the shoreline by our friends, Ann and JD. A wrong turn took us pass the USS Lexington which is open to the public. Came back to our RV and cooked a late lunch and watched the Titans....loose. Well, Mike watched while I cleaned up my 1950 Featherweight Singer Machine.
Today, I went Line Dancing, got a pedicure, and went to a quilt shop. What a day! Mike decided to stay home and read. Later went out with our friends to the local Pizzeria and had a fabulous pizza buffet. Nothing like this back home. Tomorrow, they are taking us to a place (which we will cross by ferry) that is "all you can eat" for $1.75 per person (chicken fried steak, chicken livers and gizzards with all the trimmings). As you read this, you will see that there is no such thing as dieting!!
My friends and family, please feel free to post your comments. We do enjoy reading them as you read ours.
Until then.....
Thursday, January 3, 2008
Line Dancing
It is 11:00 a.m. and just returned from Line Dancing at the local church fellowship hall. Legs are feeling it...a little...body forgot to move on some of the turns!!
The WiFI local service was down for about 18 hrs due to 2 towers being down. Without internet service and no ATT wireless, I felt lost and stranded. Thank goodness for Mike's phone.
The temps are starting to rise. Yeh! It's been cold here, also. This wkend will have 70's and will enjoy the walks on the beach. The wind makes it quite chilly most of the time.
We are meeting some friends for lunch, JD and Ann Hodges, who are a part of the Good Sam Club. Met them in MS. They teach line dancing at the Samborees.
Jenny is very content. As most of you know, she loves to travel and feels at home whether in the RV or at Home.
Quilts are done. Have installed some software programs...have a couple more to install. Plan to work on my FW221 machine.
Will post later. Bye!
The WiFI local service was down for about 18 hrs due to 2 towers being down. Without internet service and no ATT wireless, I felt lost and stranded. Thank goodness for Mike's phone.
The temps are starting to rise. Yeh! It's been cold here, also. This wkend will have 70's and will enjoy the walks on the beach. The wind makes it quite chilly most of the time.
We are meeting some friends for lunch, JD and Ann Hodges, who are a part of the Good Sam Club. Met them in MS. They teach line dancing at the Samborees.
Jenny is very content. As most of you know, she loves to travel and feels at home whether in the RV or at Home.
Quilts are done. Have installed some software programs...have a couple more to install. Plan to work on my FW221 machine.
Will post later. Bye!
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
New Year's Day in Port Aransas
We have arrived and settled into our RV site a few days ago. Port Aransas, TX is a beautiful island, formerly known as Mustang Island. Sits across from Corpus Christi and runs the entire length of the Gulf down to Brownsville. Today has been very relaxing. Weather is cool and windy. Good day for football and homemade beef stew and cornbread. (now you know what we did) Jenny is enjoying the walks on the beach.
When we arrived here at Port A, we boarded a Ferry to arrive to the island. What an experience!
I brought along 2 quilts to finish putting binding on. One will be to snuggle into and enjoy. Mike is reading and studying.
We plan to travel on the beach via car. You see lots of cars joy riding as well as stopped for fishing. Speaking of fish, we have had a few excellent restaurant meals with seafood. Enjoyed!!
HAPPY NEW YEAR..... will add more later.
When we arrived here at Port A, we boarded a Ferry to arrive to the island. What an experience!
I brought along 2 quilts to finish putting binding on. One will be to snuggle into and enjoy. Mike is reading and studying.
We plan to travel on the beach via car. You see lots of cars joy riding as well as stopped for fishing. Speaking of fish, we have had a few excellent restaurant meals with seafood. Enjoyed!!
HAPPY NEW YEAR..... will add more later.
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