Road Trip . . . Galveston Island

It started out raining on Sunday morning, so we did not work. After noon, we decided to head to the Gulf of Mexico as it was humid and a sunny 74 degrees here. When we got to the island, it was only 64 there and still cloudy-the storm still was not moved out. But we got a few pictures here. You will see one of the pastel houses along the beach-the first floor is up a flight of steps, with parking below. There is a paddle-wheel boat (ferry) and a fishing dock. There is one with a boat tied with some pyramid shaped buildings in the background. And the sign as you approach the bridge to the island. We have a few more, but alot of them were dark. Anyway, today (Monday) was also 75 degrees, but it is supposed to start raining tonight and by tomorrow night the low is forecast to be 22! They even said there is a chance of snow on Thursday and Friday, then back to around normal Saturday with a high in the 50's.

Sunburn During January?

Yep, I was raking leaves for a few hours this week and even with a hat on, my face got some sun. I think I was looking down, not up while raking, but you never know. Today it is 64 and sunny and we had to break out our shorts. Tried fishing today, but no luck. Maybe I need the mini-marshmallows? They want me to power wash some of the cabins by the lake. Someone started on one and it looks bad since it is not done. So maybe Saturday if it stays nice, I will be doing that. Still gets cool at night-mid to upper 30s. Sounds like we may have a visitor in about 3 weeks. Not much going on until March here, so it is quiet. I'm ready to do more whenever they need me.

First Full Week In Texas

We have spent our first full week here now. It is a nice place and big too. There currently is 75 cabins with 34 more planned for this year! There is 10 primitave tenting sites with table and fire ring only, 42 with water and electric only, and 113 full hook up sites. In addition, there is a mini golf course, big water slide, small water feature park, stocked fishing lake, small petting zoo, outdoor movie theater, large game room, 3 food areas, two laundry rooms, and more. Here is some photos around the park. It has been cool and wet here most days so far. It seems that we bring rain everywhere we go. April is finishing some items for teaching, so she may be doing that as soon as next week. Driving is very different here with all the lanes changing and exits are strange too. Driving at night is challenging. Once you are off the main highway, there is no lines or reflectors on the roads and also no lights. The roads do not go in a straight line either. But we will get used to it or just not drive at night. We have not ventured out much as of yet, but we will once I get a good area map. I hope to stop at AAA monday to get one.

Houston-any problems?

Wow. We made it. Only a couple of times had to adjust or reattach straps and not sure what the loud noise was yet? Hole in exhaust?? Will check it out in a couple of days. Ended up kinda short on the sleep time, so will try to catch up on that. I will be put on the schedule next week, so we will be able to get some sleep and things taken care of, including getting a good "local" map from AAA and securing the location of Walmart. Big place here and alot of workers too. We saw snow on the ground in every state we went through including about the first 4 hours in Texas! Supposed to get down to 25 tonight. Coldest day this winter so far here! But it will be ok, supposed to get to 70 on Monday with lows this weekend in the 50's. Now we have some time to get things arranged and boy, do we need some time! And the vehicles are filthy too from all that Arkansas $#&*. So will do at least the car tomorrow. Chance of rain this weekend too, so that may help with the big job. Well, I am ready for some sleep. Hopefully Brandy is too! But most likely she will want to go for a walk at 1 or 2am. Take care and thanks for all your thoughts and prayers. Will get some pictures up in a day or so.

2011--What's Next?

Hope everyone had an enjoyable holiday. So what is next for us travelers? Houston, do you have a problem? Yep, I may have given it away, but Texas is in our sites. We will arrive there next week for our next adventures. We have spent the holidays with our family and friends in Michigan, so we are ready, I guess, for some warmer weather. We want to thank everyone in Michigan who have spent time with this season. We will greatly miss everyone and do not have a return date as of now. I will spend some time keeping track of the pic-i-nic baskets and April has secured a position teaching preschoolers. Brandy, too, will miss her friend in Michigan. So we are off heading south towards the 4th biggest city in the United States! This will be quite a change from our last location in Kentucky. Anyway, safe travels to all and choose to have a good new year!