GETTING READY FOR CHRISTMAS

It's beginning to feel a little more like Christmas. Not because of the weather, thank you no snow here. The first picture is of the Sunset Point office lighted for Christmas. We bought a 3 foot tree and 18 ornaments along with 2 poinsetta plants for the RV dash. There is also a lighted wreath on the side of the RV. The third picture is of the deer enjoying the holiday lights in the RV park. Last picture is a beautiful sunset here in the park just a few days ago. We've addressed and mailed Christmas cards, and most of my shopping for our sons and grandsons has been done online. It's really nice when the site adds a gift card and wrapping paper along with the shipping. We won't get to see Mike and his boys and Jeff's two sons open their presents. We have however, made plans to drive to Florida and spend a week with Jeff, Lauren and Joe for Christmas this year. Haven't celebrated a holiday with Jeff for two years since he moved to Florida. Looking for to the trip. We also plan to stop at a couple of casinos on the way across Interstate 10.

ANOTHER DAY AT THE BIG HOUSE

On 12/4/10, we were again visting at Ginger and Bobs. Ted, Levi, Dru and Jennifer had made plans to go to the gun range. They had lots of fun, and shot up lots of ammo. Before they left, Levi's son Jack learned to ride a 2-wheel bike without training wheels. Big day for Jack and Levi. Dru enjoyed jumping a ramp while his parents were gone. Nelda's son Wyman stopped by to pick of Nelda and dad's vehicle to move her to another Rehab facility. She had progressed to a point she couldn't stay at the Rehab hospital any longer. Dad, Ginger, Dru, Jack and I visited Nelda after she arrived at Sage Brook, which is near Ginger's home. As of the day of this posting (12/9/10) she is improving every day. I just talked to her this evening, and she is doing lots of rehab daily plus extra walking with her walker. She and Dad aren't sure whether they will be able to attend her grandaughter's wedding out of state that is scheduled for New Year's Eve.

THANKSGIVING AT "THE BIG HOUSE"

We spent Thanksgiving with my sister Ginger and Bob at their home (fondly known as the "big house".) I didn't get pictures of everyone there, but there was more than enough to eat and we all had a good time. My dad's wife Nelda unfortunately could not spend the day with us. She fell 11/14/10 and broke her left hip. She is still in rehab, but her recovery is going well. My brother and part of his family were also able to join us for the day. It's been a long time since we all spent a holiday together.

GEORGIE BOY REPAIR - LOOKS LIKE NEW

We are very happy with the repair work by McQueeney Collision. They began work the day we dropped off the keys. Motorhome was completed by the date promissed and looks like new. They were able to repair the basement door in house, and match all the paint colors on the RV. The employees at this shop are all very knowledgeable, friendly and answered all our questions each time we visited to check on the progress. We spent the 11 days during repairs at the Hampton Inn & Suites in New Braufels. Nice accomodations, especially the hot cookie treats every evening. We would highly recommend McQueeney Collision to any one in the area needing repairs.

Georgie Boy repairs have begun

We arrived in New Braunfels, TX on Monday afternoon, 11/8/10. Dropped off the motor home at McQueeney Collision and checked into a local hotel. Repairs began the next morning. Took these pictures today. Rear cap is in primer, yeah!! We hope repairs will be complete by this time next week. At least expect to be back in Marble Falls before Thanksgiving. We have been checking out the local restaurants. Lunch today at Jason's Deli, really good food. Last night Chili's had free meal for veterans, the night before we hadbuffet at Schobels Restaurant. We so happy to see work in progress on the RV.

FAMILY IN LOUISIANA

We're so happy we came to Louisiana, because we got to meet our newest great-niece, Alyssa, not quite 3 months old, and such a good baby. Isn't she beautiful? Blake and Stephanie are very proud parents. We enjoyed a visit with them at the RV park on Saturday afternoon in addition to having dinner together at Salt Grass Steak House on the Louisana Boardwalk, Bossier City. Holding Alyssa was so much more fun than playing the slots on Saturday!

LATE SEPT EARLY OCT 2010

We spent about two weeks late September early October in Marble Falls TX area. Enjoyed several visits with Dad and Nelda. Also Edith visited them over a long weekend and we all got together for dinner. We finally received the medications Ted had ordered from the VA on 10/4, so we decided to head east toward Louisiana to find some casinos while we were waiting for the RV dealership to make the repairs on the RV. We spent the night in Whispering Pines RV park in Tyler, Texas. Made me a little nervous when the park was full of pine trees. The park was okay, but not sure we will stop there on the way back. We have found several casinos in NW Louisiana on the Red River. Having fun, not winning much, but enjoyed the free buffets at Horseshoe Casino and Hotel last night and this morning. Will stay here two more days then head back to Texas.