Leakey, Texas

 

We got up pretty early again this morning and decided to run into Leakey,( pronounced Lakey) to look for someplace to eat breakfast.  The only place we could find is called “Leakey Feed Lot”.  It is a very unique place, right on the Main Street in town.  We were actually the first customers, and the only ones, I might add.  Mary, our waitress, was very loquacious, and kept us entertained the whole time we were there.  She actually sat right down at the table with us to take our order and to chat.  She wanted to know where we were from, and told us all about her family.  I love Texas!!  We have never met a stranger here.  I took some pictures of this place.  I doubt if you have ever seen a place like this, nor will you ever again.

The food was really good.  The best hash browns I have ever eaten, and Mary brought us some special fried biscuits with some of her Mother’s homemade cactus jelly.  You just don’t get treated like this in very many places, none that I have ever been in.  She wants us to be sure and come back for their chicken fried steak and mashed potatoes, so we told her we would.

I hadn’t been back to the house for very long when my phone rang and Winnie wanted to know if I wanted to go out with her and Nancy for a girl’s day out.  It sounded like fun, so off we went back to Leakey.  There are several consignment shops and resale places there, so we hit them all.  We also visited 3 gift shops, and a wood-working shop.  So many beautiful things.  I bought some used crochet magazines for 10 cents a piece, and 3 tops, that are like new, for 50 cents each.  The only splurging I did was to buy a t-shirt that was on sale.  I took a picture of it to share with you.

We decided today that we will have to take another trip over into Uvalde to see how many resale or consignment shops we can find over there.  I pay full price for very few items.  The t-shirt was on sale or I wouldn’t have bought it.

 

I received a couple of comments about different shops some of my readers go to, and just want to let them know, I have been shopping at these places for years.  I do buy all my appliances at a regular store so I can get the warranties, and extra plans for labor on them, but anything I can buy used, I do.  Thanks girls for sharing your bargain hunting with me.  You ALL are welcome to give me any information on saving money that you may have.  There is nothing I like better.

 

I think I will mosey on over to the club house and see how the decorating went.  I might take a couple of pictures to share with you tomorrow.  Stay safe.

Magic Chef Party.

 

There were about 30 of us girls, and 3 or 4 guys that attended the party today.  They are always interesting, and I love some of their products.  I ordered about $40.00 worth of stuff.  Clips, to close bags, a tomato knife, a small cook book, and a mix and chop tool.  I like their stone ware, but it is so heavy, not a good idea for carrying in an RV.

 

I did get to see some of the girls I hadn’t seen since arriving.  Winnie, Nancy, Sue, Barb, and many more.  I found out that Winnie broke her back last year while here.  She is doing very well, and doesn’t seem to have any lasting affects from it.

It was really chilly this morning.  27* when we crawled out of bed.  It warmed up to the 60’s though, and I think it is supposed to be in the 70’s tomorrow.

 

We took off for Uvalde again this morning.  Donnie needed to get a haircut, and he went to a guy over there when we were here the last time that he really liked, so back we went.  After getting done with that we headed on over to Wal * Mart.  They had some TV’s on sale, so I went ahead and picked one up.  A 26” Vizio, HDTV.  On sale for $258.00.  Guess that was pretty good, cause I paid almost $400.00 for the one that just went bad.  I was told today that it might be an easy fix, so I may look into that.  The sound in the old one will just go off for a few seconds and then come right back on.  We will see… :)

 

We stopped at What A Burger for lunch, on the way home.  Those are the biggest hamburgers, but it’s their fries that I love.  We both had a sandwich, fries and medium drink for under $10.00.  You just can’t beat that.

 

I got a note from the Blog-land Bird Lady, and she tells me the bird I thought was a crazy Jay is actually a Mockingbird, and she says they are really territorial.  Thanks Judy for the great info.

 

I took a couple more pictures of the beautiful Frio River on the way home today, to share with you.  There is a place where you can drive across it, and I took these from in the middle of the River.

I am going to get off here and get supper on the table.  I will be going over to the club house in the morning to help with Christmas decorations.  Stay safe.

Pot Luck Gathering

 

Tonight is the Pot Luck supper at the club house, but I am going to have to pass on it.  I want to go so bad to see everyone I haven’t seen yet.  My back is not cooperating at all. We did at least get the windows washed this morning, but I would wash a couple of windows, then have to sit back down on the hot pad. I am also taking ibuprofen every 6 hours or so.  Nothing seems to be helping though.  I may have to sleep in the recliner tonight cause I just simply couldn’t get comfortable in bed last night.  Normally it is not this bad, but I haven’t been walking the last few months, like I should, and I think that has a lot to do with it.  I offered to go ahead and make a vegetable dish for Donnie to take, but he has decided not to go without me.

 

I am getting so many different kinds of birds coming to my feeders.  It’s like Heaven to me.  I am going to post a few pictures of the birds and the squirrel trying to feed from one of the feeders.  I am hoping “The Bird Lady’, of blog-land can tell me what the small Yellow/green bird is.  I only got a shot of the back, so it may be hard for her to tell what it is.  There is also a crazy gray Jay trying to break in to the RV.  He has tried getting in to every window.  I have tried several times to get his picture, but he is just too fast for me.

I have also seen some House Finch, Cardinals and lots of squirrels.  I must have missed the little Deer this morning, but I will keep trying to get a good picture of them.

Want to welcome my 2 new followers.  The first is Jincr.  I couldn’t find a site for you, but if you have one, please contact me and I will post it.  The second is Marion.  She has a very interesting blog.  Check it out; I think you will like it.  Hope you both enjoy riding along with us.  It amazes me that I have 70 followers.  Thank you each and every one.

We heard something hollering last night after dark.  I think it was probably a Screech Owl, but am not sure.  It was a very eerie sound.  I have been hoping to hear some coyotes, but haven’t yet.  Do you think it was Big foot?  I would love to see one of those.  :)

I really got a good surprise yesterday.  The RV Park we stayed at in Indy, Lake Haven Retreat, put money back in our account yesterday.  It clearly said on their rules that there were absolutely no refunds, so even though we had only stayed 1 week of the month we had paid for, I didn’t ask for any money back.  It was our choice to leave early.  Just another reason why we will always stay in this Park when we are in Indy.  Thanks Sarah, it is much appreciated.

 

Don’t know what I am doing wrong, but I have been trying to post this blog for over 2 hours and haven’t been able to do it.  Hope it works this time.

Clean, Clean, Clean

 

We did indeed!!  I washed and wiped everything that was brave enough to get in front of me today.  I had really been slacking for the last few months, so it really needed a good scrubbing.  Tomorrow we will do the windows and the truck, and then we will be all caught up.

 

Yesterday we took a trip into Uvalde, Texas.  It is 30 miles each way, but the closest town to buy groceries and such.  They have a Wal * Mart and a very large HEB store.  After another bad experience at Wal * Mart yesterday, I think we will be spending our dollars at HEB.  I won’t go into it, but I am sick of being treated like a second class person, just because of my age.

 

Welcome to my 2 newest followers.  The first is taz.  I haven’t had a chance to read her site yet, but plan on doing so when I get this post done.  Also welcome to Kimbopolo.  The same goes for her site, but I am looking forward to checking both of these sites out.  Hope you enjoy riding along with us.

 

I talked to Glennis, up in the office, and she tells me that no one goes over to Mexico anymore.  Just too dangerous.  I was planning on buying my eye drops over there, but guess I wouldn’t be able to use them if they cut my head off, so will pay full price for them here.

 

The RV Park was supposed to have live music today, but a couple of the guys that usually play had to call and cancel.  We did get to talk to a few people though.  Bob, Wayne, and Walt and Linda were all up at the club house, so it was good to get to visit with them.  There is a pot luck tomorrow night, so I am sure we will see more familiar faces then.

 

I did get out and take a couple of pictures today.  My back is all out of whack again, so I didn’t go very far.

This is part of Garner State Park, right behind our RV.  Every morning there are 3 of the tiny  Fallow deer in this area.  This morning there was also a little Buck following them.  They are so cute, and yes I will keep trying to get a good picture of them.

As you can see, we have plenty of room.  Everyone here is so friendly it wouldn’t matter if we were right on top of each other.

This is the beautiful Frio River.  I didn’t go very far today, but will get more pictures later.

We also got our bird feeders out.  There is a little fox squirrel that is trying his hardest to get to the cage feeder.  He can get down to it, but then can’t both hold on, and feed.  It’s fun to watch.  We also have Titmouse, Woodpeckers, Gray/Grey Jays and some tiny little birds that look like Sparrows, but I am not certain what they are.

 

I think I am going to have breakfast for supper tonight.  We have a half pound of bacon that needs using, so I will make scrambled eggs, bacon and fried taters.  German, of course. 

 

Will get off of here now and get this posted.  Stay safe all you travelers… ;)

We Made It

 

After 4 days of hard traveling, we finally made it.  We love it down here and are really looking forward to a nice winter stay.  A lot of the group is back here again, although we haven’t talked to anyone yet, Pam, one of the Ladies from the office told me they are all here.  Even Joy, who lost her husband last year, made it back.  I look forward to seeing them all again.

 

Tomorrow will be spent going to the grocery and trying to get some cleaning done.  I am going to have to pick up a new TV also.  Mine keeps losing it’s audio, and now it won’t pick up all the cable stations.  It is only 3 years old, but I can’t live without my news stations.  They just don’t make them like they use too.  When my kids were little, we had the same TV for 20 years.

 

This Park is so nice.  We have full hook-ups, free WI-FI, free cable, and all for $370.00 a month, for the first month; then any month you stay after that is $30.00 cheaper.  What a deal.  They also have craft classes, live music, a Christmas party, game nights, and lots of Pot Lucks.  And, the beautiful Frio River is right here.  I will get pictures very soon, so you can see this beautiful River too.

My best buddy, Willie called me Friday evening with some very bad news.  Our friend from North Vernon, Bobby, was found dead in his house.  I think it was probably a diabetic coma, but am not sure.  He was a good friend to our whole family for years, and will be sadly missed.

We really lucked out on fuel in Southern Arkansas.  It was only $2.94 a gallon.  Today when we filled up, here in Texas, it was $3.13 a gallon.  Seems like it should be cheaper down here, but who knows?  I think they just charge whatever they want.

 

Welcome to my newest followers, N and J.  I have been reading her site for a while.  She has a quirky sense of humor, and I look forward to each of her posts.

 

Not to rub it in or anything, but it is 64* and sunny here in Texas.  Yes, I’m gonna love it here.  It was in the 80’s here yesterday, but a cold front went through last night.

 

I have to share a short story about a Trucker that helped me out the other day.  We pulled into a truck-stop to fuel up and somehow or other I got in the wrong lane, and was right in the way of the big truckers, and in danger.  This guy actually pulled his truck in front of mine, to shield me, and then directed me around to get into the right lane.  It was so nice of him, and he didn’t have to do it, but I sure appreciated it, and made sure he knew it.  Some of these guys are so nice.

 

I’m going to get off of here and get this posted.  I need to figure out something to fix for supper.  Stay safe…. :)

Texarkana, Arkansas

 

I am convinced that we spent the night, last night, in the RV Park from Hell.  We were sitting watching a movie when the electric started causing everything to flicker.  Donnie went out and wiggled it a little bit, and it seemed to be alright.  Then, when we got ready for bed, it started flickering again, so I asked Donnie to just unplug us.  I didn’t want to burn up while we were asleep.  It got pretty cold, but our batteries were strong enough to push the hot air in the furnace, so we didn’t freeze.  This morning we hooked up to the 30 amp. offered for just long enough to make coffee, then we took off.  What a waste of money.

 

We are in Texarkana, Ark. now.  We are in a park called Sunrise and it is located just north of Texarkana about 8 miles.  A really great Park and everything works really well.  They have cable, very strong Wi-Fi, 50 amps, and all on a very large pull-through site.  Here are a couple of pictures.

Compared to last night, this is like being in Heaven.  They also gave me a Military discount from my Son.  That is so cool.

 

I am trying to get my laundry caught up again.  I have really fallen behind on my domestic duties.  I am sure once we reach our final destination, I will get back in the swing of things. 

 

Want to give you Karen’s address that I failed to give you a couple of days ago.  And, to welcome my newest followers, Randy and Pam.  Welcome aboard all of you, and hope you enjoy the ride.  If you click on their names, you can check out their sites.

 

I will talk to you again tomorrow, if the Wi-Fi is good.  Stay safe… :)

We Are On The Move

 

We pulled out of Paducah, Kentucky early this morning, and drove for about 300 miles.  We are spending the night in a small little place outside of Brinkley, Ark., just off of Interstate 40.  It is not a place I would recommend.  It is very run-down, and right after we hooked up to the electric, I started smelling something like an electrical fire.  We unplugged everything that wasn’t absolutely necessary.   The smell went away, so hopefully we got it.  This is the Heritage Inn motel and RV Park.  Avoid it at all costs.

 

Want to thank my newest follower for coming along for the ride.  Thanks Karen; I couldn’t find a site for you, but if you have one, please share it with me and I will post it.

 

We had a bit of trouble getting the tires put on the truck.  They arrived right when they were supposed to, and I had set up an appointment with Wal * Mart for 7:00 a.m. the next day.  I talked to them twice on the day the tires arrived, explained the size and type of truck, but when Donnie took it in to have the tires put on, they refused to do it.  Luckily my brother-in-law, Mark knew of another place to get it done, and they took us right in.  What a blessing they were.  They also told us that Wal * Mart does big trucks like ours all the time.  He also told us that nobody really likes doing them because they are a pain in the butt, but apparently someone at Wal * Mart just didn’t want to mess with it.  All turned out in the end and the new place charged us the same as Wal * Mart would have.

 

I hope to be able to blog on the way to Texas, but getting wifi at some of these Parks is a little iffy.

 

We had a lot of fun at Dot and Mark’s in Paducah, well actually Symsonia, Kentucky.  We stayed in Paducah, but they live in a small town outside of Paducah.  Dottie cooked us lots of good food, and we watched several good Western movies.  Of course we all reminisced about my brother, Boone.  We laughed, we cried; it’s all part of the grieving process.

 

Tomorrow we will drive to Texarkana, Ark.  It is right on the border to Texas.  I’m sure there is probably a better route to our destination, but we enjoy this route, and we don’t have to be in a hurry.  I think the trip tomorrow is closer to 200 miles, so won’t take as long.  We are both pooped today, and will probably grab something to eat, watch a little TV, then jump in bed.

 

I will blog again as soon as possible. :)