tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54441526140124966552024-03-15T21:09:29.990-04:00Where's WeaverPaul and Marsha Weaver OCT. 17, 2009http://www.blogger.com/profile/04066424117005030170noreply@blogger.comBlogger997125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5444152614012496655.post-87337615293438678642018-10-08T19:58:00.001-04:002018-10-08T19:58:35.085-04:00BABY SHOWER AND FINAL UPDATE<p><font size="2"><strong>Saturday, September 30</strong> – Marsha pulled off another GREAT party. This is something she's been working hard on all summer preparing for our daughter, Kelly's, baby shower. We had reserved a 20' x 20' tent in case of rain, but the weather turned out pleasant for a fall day in Ohio. The tent still added a nice touch and provided a place for some to sit to get out of the direct rays of the sun. Over 55 people attended the “baby shower/picnic.” It was an unusual baby shower because not only were lady family and friends invited to share in celebrating Kelly and Dave’s upcoming baby, but it also included husbands, children, and significant others! Most of the men said it was the best baby shower they ever attended. Although most admitted it was the first baby shower they were invited to.</font> <p><font size="2">The theme was Jungle Animals which is the same theme used by Kelly to decorate the baby's room. They chose not to have the baby's sex revealed to them. Marsha had a magnificent time searching for jungle decorations and making animal themed food, drinks, and table center pieces. She made most of the decorations and with the help of family, prepared all the food. She even put Paul to work doing some of the tasks she found difficult to complete. Carrie, Kelly's sister, flew in from Houston and went straight to work helping Marsha get ready for the party. Those girls didn't stop until it was time to start the party!</font> <p><strong><font size="2">Some of the center pieces.<br></font></strong><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lgFAAHONSZ8/W7vu5nkjeGI/AAAAAAAAwWQ/GJLcn7l5yeI2jlPF15ttd4pMFFpia9x2gCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC002474"><font size="2"><img title="decorations" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="decorations" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ral5L0xBR40/W7vu6flByHI/AAAAAAAAwWU/BeGBRDZ8mrMwPkzUOkfFz3zuGQaubUe7wCHMYCw/DSC00247_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a> <p><strong><font size="2">Some of Kelly and Dave’s favorite toys and blankets when they were little ones.<br></font></strong><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-76Oedg9Pz7Q/W7vu7PX458I/AAAAAAAAwWY/1pzFuoUUb14Y3oGkn6qI_sLEtTje9dqlwCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC002434"><font size="2"><img title="baby table" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="baby table " src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UmV5VPnNA4A/W7vu733srXI/AAAAAAAAwWc/rDUGOpfpGkEexAZM-j4sjb66CMc5YgEKACHMYCw/DSC00243_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="370"></font></a> <p><strong><font size="2">Thank you table.<br></font></strong><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UqIreNbLLCU/W7vu8Zby3mI/AAAAAAAAwWg/SLSY3hN3L7U2B3yeOdXtT7qopyq4hc_3gCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC003024"><font size="2"><img title="thank you table" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="thank you table" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-N7nVEDjgFIg/W7vu9JXvSLI/AAAAAAAAwWk/eYq2xRC02_A6PGO6JM492E9hL1sxcZ18gCHMYCw/DSC00302_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a> <p><strong><font size="2">Dessert table<br></font></strong><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gKpaGHEWUdE/W7vu93dPRBI/AAAAAAAAwWo/4G9qjrrp45UIQ9m3Ns9zvSlFNFW9IQRiwCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC003234"><font size="2"><img title="dessert table" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="dessert table" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-eLyvef379qI/W7vu-uUeFSI/AAAAAAAAwWs/561hvmE8lHE5v8-lgx9W7Wik4a0qhhK9QCHMYCw/DSC00323_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a> <p><strong><font size="2">Food anyone?<br></font></strong><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kobPkN6x_7g/W7vu_VmuQFI/AAAAAAAAwWw/LgfYjvHeqdYEP5OxtAuciqVPBYfaho8KACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC003254"><font size="2"><img title="food" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="food" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0ZgsYfSudQA/W7vvAAJ6aJI/AAAAAAAAwW0/J5dJmbLcUgMRquCGeaIr3J79NJbsKRknwCHMYCw/DSC00325_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a> <p><font size="2">There was plenty of conversation, but of course what would a baby shower be without a couple games. There was Guess the Expected Mother's Girth, clothes pin collecting by the attendee getting others to say the word “baby”, Corn Hole, touch football for the kids, and guess the animal crackers in the jug for the kiddos. </font> <p><font size="2">Everyone had a wonderful time. Of course, Kelly an Dave received an abundance of great gifts to get ready for the baby expected in November. Enough gifts to fill Dave's pickup truck with a little overflow that we'll haul to there home next weekend.</font> <p><strong><font size="2">Much love for the baby.<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uEFCa2gavYQ/W7vvA1HNscI/AAAAAAAAwW4/TYQHs9yGXVANo2mGggbZaL4S8nWaA2T1ACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC003227"><font size="2"><img title="DSC00322" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC00322" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-j9IIxLzfdXo/W7vvBox_D-I/AAAAAAAAwW8/t3PJeOZIV1oQGJb0QthgFuk-ITGXvIFQQCHMYCw/DSC00322_thumb2?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></strong></p> <p><strong><font size="2">Beautiful day for a shower.<br></font></strong><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WgvB8yz2jjg/W7vvCSw7szI/AAAAAAAAwXA/bKOW74mliIU8sVPHZ20C7EVWHjNgwvB3ACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC003614"><font size="2"><img title="opening gifts" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="opening gifts" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DJKy74AdG5g/W7vvDMYQfiI/AAAAAAAAwXE/tR8-sIxjzIErIzuF_l4t7bm_yddh-iAagCHMYCw/DSC00361_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></p> <p><strong>Big and little kids enjoying the super weather.<br></strong><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OE9A44lQTpo/W7vvD77bR3I/AAAAAAAAwXI/bM56iS9EjD0FXLZ1-M7fSpU_UWgLXi23wCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC004214"><img title="kids" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="kids" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5FllDFLpsaE/W7vvElMNz4I/AAAAAAAAwXM/tkAc800W7jc-AocUAcN3L1vWUMS6GRFmgCHMYCw/DSC00421_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></a></p> <p><font size="2">Kelly and Dave had a marvelous time. This will be our first grandbaby, and we are so excited. Mother and baby are doing great. Now the dad might be a little nervous. LOL</font> <p><strong><font size="2">Mom and dad<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-muZXCGRjnK8/W7vvFbSesLI/AAAAAAAAwXQ/viQWKNjZsnob-Uv1ZHn4QyEtE9VjZeh0ACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC002565"><font size="2"><img title="dave and kelly" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="dave and kelly" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--_jApo9aYew/W7vvGOZNRMI/AAAAAAAAwXU/hjIpBOyZfNQrvbZgeEvXrtyD4U9jBpE2QCHMYCw/DSC00256_thumb2?imgmax=800" width="358" height="470"></font></a></strong></p> <p><strong><font size="2">Excited grandparents and Aunt Carrie.<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RlXl841Ig-M/W7vvGzfaw5I/AAAAAAAAwXY/DrntAbwbcJEJ1Wn4aNd898z9k7KWdpdXACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC002714"><font size="2"><img title="family" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="family" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BsmRS4aVD-A/W7vvHvKBfBI/AAAAAAAAwXc/qKK5D8Oq41ANPp6HY9hrlLmqjkSUIwj9gCHMYCw/DSC00271_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="390"></font></a></strong></p> <p><font size="2"></font> <p><font size="2">Time to update our readers on our plans for the future. We've sold our Cameo 5<sup>th</sup> wheel, and our Ford 350 DRW pick-up. </font> <p><strong><font size="2">Now you see it.<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fpeo5I-P518/W7vvIPxX7RI/AAAAAAAAwXg/eq6JhDW1jgYgXT-8ljavcIPIV_1I2KjHwCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC001983"><font size="2"><img title="truck" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="truck " src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-od1Sxq_m-KA/W7vvI5__jFI/AAAAAAAAwXk/hwlSncNqjp4MXFkfnJdA_V-a0-NMqxUdACHMYCw/DSC00198_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="369"></font></a></strong></p> <p><strong><font size="2">Now you don’t.<br><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ce-SEtYHK_c/W7vvJiEuE9I/AAAAAAAAwXo/dCy_qoLQzXQ1BVQOJYg93jghaVouvOroQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC00423%255B4%255D"><img title="empty diveway" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="empty diveway" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-enapOHDFj5M/W7vvKaVDACI/AAAAAAAAwXs/Een5qUR4iiAzWCBBe10DMih8p0CZSfadACHMYCw/DSC00423_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></a><br></font></strong></p> <p><font size="2">We are not sure what the future holds for traveling, although we do not want to give it up completely. We are leaning toward the idea of a smaller travel trailer to use for shorter excursions to escape the winter weather in Ohio for several months. </font> <p><font size="2">Our plans for this winter are still up in the air. We would like to head to the Houston, Texas, area after the Christmas Holidays to spend a couple months. We are looking at Airbnb housing options but may look for the travel trailer option as mentioned above. </font> <p><font size="2">We both have some health issues that make us reluctant to spend much time out in the boonies like we enjoyed doing in past years. We can't count the number of times we've thought about how health issues could have been disastrous if they would have occurred while at Big Bend NP this past winter. We don't want to avoid living but no use pushing our luck either! Unfortunately, we are getting older. </font> <p><font size="2">So we've decided to reduce the extent of our “blogging adventure.” We will sure miss exploring this great country and all the friends we've made the past nine plus years during our full and part-time RV life. Hopefully, we'll stay connected and will be able to meet-up somewhere down the road. It has been a great ride. Thanks everyone for riding along with us. We love y’all.</font> <p><font size="2">Take care and safe travels!</font></p> <p><font size="2">Thanks for stopping by. 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Those of you who follow our blog regularly may recall that Marsha suffered a stroke on April 11, while visiting Paul's brother in Amelia Island, Florida. We extended our stay in that area so Marsha could attend physical, speech, and occupational therapies. Once released by the doctor, we took our time traveling to our summer home in Canton. We arrived here on May 11 and immediately visited doctors in this area. Marsha worked very hard on therapy and is currently doing home therapy as needed. Her writing and typing leave a lot to be desired, but she is still plugging away trying to improve those skills. She still has some speech issues she would like to improve upon. For some strange reason, she has acquired an Italian accent. Paul finds it a little exotic, and Marsha, family and friends have humorously enjoyed having a little Italian gal around the house this summer. <p>One of the tests the doctor ordered for Marsha was a 30-day heart monitor, She wore it from mid-June to the middle of July and will get the results at the end of the month. She doesn’t wish that 30 day misery on anyone. What a pain. And as funny as it sounds, Paul’s cardiologist had him wear one for 30 days also, due to his afib problem. We go to different doctors and were wearing them for different reasons. Our appointments were on the same day, at the same hospital and back-to-back times. The gal that set us up said she never had a husband and wife wired up together. What a hoot. <p>To complicate matters, Marsha's dad, who just celebrated his 90<sup>th</sup> birthday this past November, has had some health issues of his own and has just recently moved into an assisted living facility. Thank God for Marsha, her brother and sister-in-law, Rick and Chris, dad has improved significantly and is comfortable in his new home. He wouldn't be where he is today without their dedicated and hard work. They continue their efforts with getting his house ready for sale and trying to satisfy the rest of the family. We do see the light at the end of the tunnel! <p><strong>Carrie, dad, Kelly, Dave<br></strong><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TrLwEjt7YG4/W00k8dDoW2I/AAAAAAAAwRw/ad6NDSajIKwSgFeS_xM6HqIRvqchI4kagCHMYCw/s1600-h/kids-with-grandpa%255B3%255D"><img title="kids-with-grandpa" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="kids-with-grandpa" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jr4PjJ6mMKw/W00k80WNghI/AAAAAAAAwR0/hyy_GU2FyJMt38y1Sj4WAqt8bpYdKQxBwCHMYCw/kids-with-grandpa_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></a> <p>We have really enjoyed spending time with our oldest daughter, Kelly, and husband, Dave. Kelly is pregnant with our first grand baby. She is due in late November. She and Dave tried for three years to get pregnant with negative results. They decided to try IVF. Thank God it took the very first time. Kelly’s pregnancy was confirmed the same day Marsha had her stroke. We are all so happy and can’t wait till the little one arrives. <p><strong>Kelly and Dave are so excited!<br><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-F_VeArro6u0/W00k9YKjSnI/AAAAAAAAwR4/QAMOX-AV-nM6eygtFbRrDVeU0fD-GCNlgCHMYCw/s1600-h/dave-kel-together%255B4%255D"><img title="dave-kel-together" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="dave-kel-together" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6pYTUexQ5V8/W00k-BHmJCI/AAAAAAAAwR8/upsm1ITdXsoAH083LlJckUoly9pnUwkfgCHMYCw/dave-kel-together_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="455"></a></strong> <p>Our daughter, Carrie, had a return flight to Houston this morning after visiting here in Canton for nearly a week. We had a great time with the entire family together. <p><strong>A little fun playing bags<br></strong><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NFUqBXcuVew/W00k-oTumHI/AAAAAAAAwSA/f9t63FwaJsgridD18dl8iguE1b5T2evdwCHMYCw/s1600-h/carrie-paul-bags%255B3%255D"><img title="carrie-paul-bags" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="carrie-paul-bags" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WEGidaYQJC0/W00k_dVxo4I/AAAAAAAAwSE/hO0B-aQJhfEpI81LXBGdkF_P-p7RTAipQCHMYCw/carrie-paul-bags_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="356"></a> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IYGpEiqyYgc/W00lAAUslhI/AAAAAAAAwSI/ACfga1apeVkqLhldZ8F0K6eJUtQFdYUpwCHMYCw/s1600-h/kel-and-dave%255B3%255D"><img title="kel-and-dave" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="kel-and-dave" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gGmUok5m0VI/W00lAsZbjsI/AAAAAAAAwSM/ElA-hoMddX40ksGTxPyLsO_YvLXtrNIaQCHMYCw/kel-and-dave_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="365"></a> <p><strong>Marsha gets to enjoy all the fun.<br><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RCTcY8VnVdA/W00lBH7y7uI/AAAAAAAAwSQ/FZCpZZn6BRUaei1xmGdzQ8fnT2YMVXsXwCHMYCw/s1600-h/marsha-in-chair%255B3%255D"><img title="marsha-in-chair" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="marsha-in-chair" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tuFCXp5f3sM/W00lBzHvLaI/AAAAAAAAwSU/4QxrzOD-no4B0Z7Ihd4PqqPW2yPpfc2XgCHMYCw/marsha-in-chair_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="379"></a></strong></p> <p><b>She tried her hand at bags but is still a little weak. <br><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QIbBFTqRjSQ/W00lCoIp50I/AAAAAAAAwSY/eDBpxRNNX88qur4k2fwA-BcM16K-6dELgCHMYCw/s1600-h/marsha-throwing%255B3%255D"><img title="marsha-throwing" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="marsha-throwing" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-juBsQwPS1Jc/W00lDN4JN7I/AAAAAAAAwSc/5TRrpaw68LwkdbL32sObVLtXgUNsY62ZgCHMYCw/marsha-throwing_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="305"></a></b> <p><strong>We don’t know who looks more pregnant…Kelly or one of the boys.<br><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-g_eOKdmWd40/W00lDypfbJI/AAAAAAAAwSg/gUld-lBUvEALTNG5i5XnJq8eYwKqcAbdACHMYCw/s1600-h/all-pregnant%255B4%255D"><img title="all-pregnant" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="all-pregnant" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EINFid4Jybc/W00lEVZr7BI/AAAAAAAAwSk/iAf5PhnUkpc_aD6Usd3xuN-okYX7Ru4jgCHMYCw/all-pregnant_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" width="358" height="470"></a></strong></p> <p>And to add to the excitement, Kelly and Dave are in the middle of remodeling their kitchen, which Paul enjoys helping with. Kelly has taken a new teaching position in their home town of Chardon, Ohio. For the past six years, she was teaching in Parma, Ohio, nearly an hour drive from home. She looks forward to teaching at the nearby high school after her childcare leave. <p>We plan on remaining here in Ohio until after the Christmas holiday to spend time with our new grand baby and the rest of the family before traveling to Houston, Texas, to escape winter for several months. Hopefully, Paul can slow Marsha down a bit, but it has been a difficult struggle. <p>Hope this updates everyone on what we've been up to and what we plan for the immediate future. We want to thank everyone for the kind thoughts and prayers through this troubling time. Amazing how an event can change your life so quickly. The cause of Marsha's stroke remains a mystery to her and her doctors. She was in good health, exercised regularly, never smoked, wasn't over weight and lived a pretty healthy life. We hope and pray it was a “one-time” event and she will recover completely…..although Paul thinks he'll miss having that sweet Italian lady around the house. <p><strong>We hope every one has a great rest of the summer.<br></strong><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1-YvSR0JWfg/W00lEybTvBI/AAAAAAAAwSo/MmNYUaK9z2oJd-1fUMJQRmCPkJMWQoskgCHMYCw/s1600-h/family-photo%255B4%255D"><img title="family-photo" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="family-photo" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ueASN_zb8fA/W00lFi16fhI/AAAAAAAAwSs/Puec1xYoalkT4QGiwrtBaq3VKz1YyJqmwCHMYCw/family-photo_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="456"></a> <p>Thanks for stopping by. Hope to see you back soon. Have a great day! Paul and Marsha Weaver OCT. 17, 2009http://www.blogger.com/profile/04066424117005030170noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5444152614012496655.post-46136256559062538052018-05-06T13:12:00.001-04:002018-05-06T13:12:14.057-04:00IT’S ALL ABOUT THE THERAPY, BABY!<p><font face="Arial"><font size="2"><strong>Sunday, May 6</strong> - We remain here at the Bow & Arrow Campground in Yulee, Florida. We are just north of Jacksonville, Florida and about 20 minutes from Paul's brother, John, who lives on Amelia Island. </font></font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">We arrived here on April 5, for a short visit with John, but on April 11, Marsha suffered a mild stroke. She spent a short time in the hospital but returned home to the 5<sup>th</sup> wheel soon after. She has been working hard at physical, occupational, and speech therapy, three days a week, on an outpatient basis. Her progress has been going well with only a minor set-back. She suffered through several days of exhaustion and even returned to the hospital emergency room for a check-up. There were no signs of another stroke, so it was assumed she was overdoing her rehabilitation or had come down with a minor virus. She needs to slow down and do some resting. </font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">Marsha continues with her therapy and has an appointment with a neurologist on Tuesday, May 8. We are hoping that he will clear her to travel to our summer home in Ohio. We hope to depart on Wednesday. We are planning on taking three days, only traveling about five hours per day and will take the doctor's recommendation on what is best. We already have appointments with doctors in Ohio and will continue with therapy if necessary. </font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">At physical therapy, Marsha spends the majority of her time on balance and strengthening her right leg. She has numerous exercises she also does at home. </font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bccdxbR3BBc/Wu83GpeVXkI/AAAAAAAAwPg/naquKet9RMAqpXZvjv_AsBXTe9c9ZRjvwCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC09020%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="marsha rehab" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="marsha rehab" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZruXh__pinA/Wu83HopdqBI/AAAAAAAAwPk/qz_tySHXNuYrAaRczJVpPmy6_ThWkCZygCHMYCw/DSC09020_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">At occupational therapy, her goal is to regain her fine motor skills. She does eye-hand coordination drills, as well. Regaining strength is a major goal. </font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tx1CWZIm8v4/Wu83IhmqrzI/AAAAAAAAwPo/beahUtqA0M0HOZ-dQdPXKcFSnpSakhrvACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC09026%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="marsha rehab" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="marsha rehab" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CO7wS1yPCAs/Wu83Jf29bpI/AAAAAAAAwPs/VzZQ_PjSVn4cmdUt7sEanborSf4wXok2gCHMYCw/DSC09026_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="400"></font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-act170CezDw/Wu83KSgFjvI/AAAAAAAAwPw/opA5KYiiheYf_eqM8EO_9hNTXLv4yFUtQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC09028%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="marsha rehab" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="marsha rehab" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1JQl_GEEkXQ/Wu83LXC5drI/AAAAAAAAwP0/A8r0hOp3xd4X7Rpe57-krbB_bFlk-nEvQCHMYCw/DSC09028_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="409"></font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rgexN4gLOPc/Wu83Mu7v4YI/AAAAAAAAwP4/IBiCxGgU72cMlRg0EHT_7BBKe9n9q7yLACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC09037%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="marsha rehab" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="marsha rehab" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bGW6bVck2mM/Wu83Nf041vI/AAAAAAAAwP8/BKzx4tB-SeQ6DwMrI1c15Yh8PPhXrE8JACHMYCw/DSC09037_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="399"></font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">She’s been focusing on her writing skills. This is one of the area of the brain that was affected by her stroke. </font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_fGh-ddsbso/Wu83OvlKwQI/AAAAAAAAwQA/HISDi38yUy8_fWrYgg592u_e1VhXsbVZgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC09019%255B5%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="marsha rehab" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="marsha rehab" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RvEBGsZ7o2Y/Wu83PiiYibI/AAAAAAAAwQE/JknWyUTg1O8QSOQp7-POnbJqCDCQJAEigCHMYCw/DSC09019_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="435"></font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">Adult coloring. Who would have believed? No Marsha! It was recommended as a great exercise for her fine motor skills. </font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oPxnVPrINmA/Wu83RFXMEYI/AAAAAAAAwQI/eFJ4RBvWsTE3hvIFYJzGEpXQ-Y4v1L2dACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC09054%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="marsha rehab" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="marsha rehab" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Fia5BzAUA5o/Wu83Ry_KAiI/AAAAAAAAwQM/OjYUNs9aU4Qlt74LfS5v2e6ytQhVpnr0QCHMYCw/DSC09054_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="406"></font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">Loss of her typing skill is one of the hardest pills for Marsha to swallow. She actually taught personal typing in high school years ago. She is anxious to regain this ability as quickly as possible. She practices everyday for short periods. Her forearm just isn’t strong enough to do much more.</font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-A7gBnRvwr8k/Wu83TO1EvCI/AAAAAAAAwQQ/KHfr3uzgwjoqaS0q2iD2iq7aAsdjOCwbACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC09059%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="marsha rehab" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="marsha rehab" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WdjuhE0gWA8/Wu83T8Qh6UI/AAAAAAAAwQU/ShILqId-Q-waNQzt0Q-WibvlIxUF1xTgACHMYCw/DSC09059_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="387"></font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">Marsha uses therapy putty, containing small beads, as another fine motor skill exercise. It helps strengthen the fingers, as well. </font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mJRZPIMlSh0/Wu83Up_gS8I/AAAAAAAAwQY/NU3fHRVXv9YZx4Vm5tluSqGEGtFZ-le1ACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC09043%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="marsha rehab" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="marsha rehab" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-v6lvfsGAhSE/Wu83VYt1_3I/AAAAAAAAwQc/jQkdH66OY98Nr5eXNBZyFAXjI7tv0J_4wCHMYCw/DSC09043_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">This is an unusual exercise called mirror therapy. The mirror image ‘tricks’ your brain into thinking that your affected arm is moving like your unaffected arm. Mirror therapy involves the use of a mirror to create a reflection of Marsha’s unaffected arm in place of your affected arm during therapy. Our sister-in-law, Chris, a nurse, said it gets great results. Here she uses her left hand to trick the mind into thinking she is putting the stones in the slot with her right hand. She does this exercise for three minutes, twice a day. </font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KMqjhI5pg7g/Wu83WT8cimI/AAAAAAAAwQg/UZeJDslZjuMZ5Smpi2zaOfkMdfcEmx4rgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC09048-001%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="marsha rehab" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="marsha rehab" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-89y5A_s4cGk/Wu83XGtx0oI/AAAAAAAAwQk/Tv7q4E_rjG82vOIfFDEUHMT7HrtqlaGawCHMYCw/DSC09048-001_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="363"></font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">In speech therapy, she spends time on teaching lips, tongue, and throat how to make proper sounds. She learns how to use the diaphragm to make correct sounds. She has numerous mouth exercises to do and has made a notebook full of sentences to read out loud. Here she is reading the sentence out loud while watching how her mouth forms the words. </font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-F4iwaMtV9CU/Wu83YdkDcbI/AAAAAAAAwQo/ui4z6k9vM90Lk4xDk-a4hwrdin0RImXxgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC09056%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="marsha rehab" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="marsha rehab" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EtpCb_-NySc/Wu83ZD8Cl-I/AAAAAAAAwQs/f767msbSMR4YcoU75g0rVnJ5A4RQ7DOIgCHMYCw/DSC09056_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="368"></font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">So in summary, Marsha is working hard at therapy and has shown considerable improvement. She is in good spirits and is nearly back to the happy, passionate, warmhearted lady we all love. </font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">We hope our next post will be from Canton, Ohio, and we'll include a picture of Marsha working in her flower garden. </font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LmzSecUiDaM/Wu83ab6e7sI/AAAAAAAAwQw/HtCBkAR2Y506ezUQKj6aYdITQ0QVxCYLwCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC09023%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="marsha rehab" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="marsha rehab" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dv4T9DcFVJc/Wu83bL82LdI/AAAAAAAAwQ0/D_DgHj9GC90j6qSn_swFqU7zhK7juxNLwCHMYCw/DSC09023_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="370"></font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">Thanks for stopping by. Hope to see you back soon. Have a great day! </font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p>Paul and Marsha Weaver OCT. 17, 2009http://www.blogger.com/profile/04066424117005030170noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5444152614012496655.post-28651339732536789422018-04-14T08:04:00.001-04:002018-04-14T14:14:23.280-04:00BLOG IS GOING ON HIATUS<p><font face="Arial"><font size="2"><strong>Saturday, April 14</strong> – We have extended our stay here in Amelia Island, Florida, due to an unexpected health issue. Marsha was awaken from a restless night on Wednesday with a minor stroke. Luckily, we were near a large city (Jacksonville, FL). Within a very short time, we were at Baptist Hospital, and Marsha was receiving emergency care. After extensive testing, it was determined she had a minor stroke on the left side of her brain. She has some difficulty using her right arm, a weakness when walking, and minor difficulty forming thoughts into words. She was released from the hospital Thursday evening to return home to the RV.</font></font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">It is amazing the progress she has made in just a very short time. She is doing home therapy which they taught her in the hospital. Monday she will begin physical, occupational, and speech therapy on an outpatient basis. We are spending our time exercising, taking short walks, and getting Marsha back to her fun-loving self! With hard work and support of medical staff, she is expected to have a full recovery! Paul is confident that we will be able to move on in a very short time.</font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">We are remaining here in Amelia Island, Florida, until her neurologist releases her to travel. We will then travel to Canton, Ohio, our summer home. The manager here at Bow & Arrow Campground graciously permitted us to extend our stay to a month, even crediting us the cost of our first week. That was very thoughtful, and we thank him for his kindness.</font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">We will not be blogging until Marsha is healthy. Marsha won’t be doing much computer reading as she cannot leave a comment. We will update her progress and keep our “blogger” family informed. Marsha is doing well and on the road to recovery. She would appreciate your prayers and encouragement.</font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">Thanks for stopping by. Hope to see y’all back soon. Hope you have a great day.</font></p>Paul and Marsha Weaver OCT. 17, 2009http://www.blogger.com/profile/04066424117005030170noreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5444152614012496655.post-17126994423925975252018-04-10T07:01:00.001-04:002018-04-10T07:01:11.960-04:00WE TRIED TO HAVE A BEACH DAY.<p><font face="Arial"><font size="2"><strong>Saturday, April</strong> 8 – With good intentions, we headed down to the beach just a few steps from John's house on Amelia Island, Florida. The weather report was not good, but we had high hopes any rain would hold off until later in the day. Of course, the boys have a great time even if the adults would never dream of going in that cold water. They wanted to remind us how wonderful it is to be young. They skim boarded, boogie boarded, dug in the sand, tossed the football, and of course did a little swimming.</font></font> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Paul testing the waters.<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-M4_uyShqGj0/WsyZKjJX08I/AAAAAAAAwNs/r2RwuwjOSgEbiFQituvBeP3dqndiTcs7ACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC089374"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Amelia Island" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Amelia Island" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7zruKJxzkPY/WsyZLTI8JeI/AAAAAAAAwNw/JDc_ROH4cPcS96FpL261lK_i_pYdKUwxQCHMYCw/DSC08937_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="381"></font></a></strong></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Paul saying NO WAY!<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sd8K2s5Y3TY/WsyZMEnrUBI/AAAAAAAAwN0/XMFa2CoxvoIxir_Ybl6M31_IiWUiNHHhgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC089384"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Amelia Island" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Amelia Island" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YQGHJ4kLwg0/WsyZM7V1I1I/AAAAAAAAwN4/RvyAtk_Qppcudo14AS8QpSzgyWZMp_kiACHMYCw/DSC08938_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="382"></font></a></strong></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">These boys just crack us up! L-R: Graham, Hudson, Noah. Graham and Hudson are twins.<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YQRCOs8w4cA/WsyZNi5SCGI/AAAAAAAAwN8/Zurqzz9xML8bMHDc9VB1uDQBGMPE9o4VwCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC089245"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Amelia Island" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Amelia Island" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cYgBVryfGXk/WsyZOenbcrI/AAAAAAAAwOA/usbqRIO4GeY8V9Kr736Fxw1menOxHBQVwCHMYCw/DSC08924_thumb2?imgmax=800" width="470" height="453"></font></a></strong></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oHlRdKJW7KM/WsyZPGFTrPI/AAAAAAAAwOE/IW3FNKb7T0E0cAtnJp4SGUmDif_RgzvNQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC089604"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Hudson" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Hudson" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wHaN8FxpOi8/WsyZP2oVAbI/AAAAAAAAwOI/0nm8SVjy0rgbS1Vh_D0fM6pW8Vy_wWjmwCHMYCw/DSC08960_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="424"></font></a></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fMuKWhYFPvY/WsyZQviLbuI/AAAAAAAAwOM/eJTMm9nFr1Qp-GolKzrunkpjnQcaospswCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC089674"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="HudsonAmelia Island" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Amelia Island" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RImjfP_aEVE/WsyZRThAVMI/AAAAAAAAwOQ/2GZTTQMheakhTxRsj_dFdrFCSyPCZm_nACHMYCw/DSC08967_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">These guys kept us entertained while we waited for the sun to shine.<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GWGzf2h0LRs/WsyZSTlV-NI/AAAAAAAAwOU/mhr1auL1z-ojk58X3eBRfxKBN8Dm53FwQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC089534"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Ameilia Island" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Ameilia Island" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VUYJxtZYV74/WsyZTJag4EI/AAAAAAAAwOY/UIOyux_ZlPIV0WWNZkGsm15FEjZ2gfvJgCHMYCw/DSC08953_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="346"></font></a></strong></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GO2yaWdp230/WsyZXdzI4gI/AAAAAAAAwOc/FkuHRv7j8l0-Gi9HZCUDp6OPYkX-FI8WwCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC089544"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Amelia Island" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Amelia Island" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SVBJh_jzCvk/WsyZYMGWIrI/AAAAAAAAwOg/1hlfhH76J7E5wEra4BAveTvOjm1d5mWzACHMYCw/DSC08954_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="335"></font></a></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">The sky was getting a little dark and the air was cooling down, so we decided to retreat back to the pool area. The water was warmer, but the adults remained as spectators while the boys challenged each other to swimming contests. After a short stay at the pool, we gave up on any hopes of enjoying a sunny Florida day at the beach and headed back to the house.</font></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5IS34GoNeZY/WsyZYz-rV6I/AAAAAAAAwOk/Q7WRUep5AHUXeX7nml2M8pIpmpxTseJ0gCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC089694"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Amelia Island" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Amelia Island" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZZtS0nm0aPw/WsyZZ-s7dQI/AAAAAAAAwOo/hdKxvFMf0Jk_3CFyC370SSzNAnvgilGAQCHMYCw/DSC08969_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">After a quick snack for lunch, the Mexican Train game was dug out. We enjoyed several hours of fun. Marsha was the winner, and of course, she didn't want to mention it in the blog! Her name and date are also placed permanently on the lid of the box as a historical documentation of the win. That's a neat tradition!</font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OqDKVZMRmpc/WsyZa5Is04I/AAAAAAAAwOs/g_cgQN8m6BQzcT-8Z9Owabz7JV6k2d33gCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC089764"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Mexican Train" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Mexican Train" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-swixHkw_ISM/WsyZbifv17I/AAAAAAAAwOw/VOAJ8cmK738id8TlQNipkdzMm1ax1ipaACHMYCw/DSC08976_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">What would a family get together be without food? Soon it was time for dinner. Karen had prepared BBQ, corn on the cob, French fries, and baked beans. Yummy!</font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">After visiting for a while longer it was time to bid our farewell for the day and head back to the RV for the night. Unfortunately, the weather isn't looking good for any more beach time, so we'll have to find other ways to enjoy some family time together for the next couple of days.</font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8zrPUGy1m8Q/WsyZcbzomaI/AAAAAAAAwO0/lYS3mWh0bA02LUG8xuG3OsNL4CF6ws5rwCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC089314"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Marsha and Paul" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Marsha and Paul" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CpA0pWsuj1s/WsyZdLdinyI/AAAAAAAAwO4/_PZjVZT5Kr4SO294pix83too0b6UmEz6ACHMYCw/DSC08931_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">Thanks for stopping by. Hope to see y’all back real soon. Have a great day!</font></p>Paul and Marsha Weaver OCT. 17, 2009http://www.blogger.com/profile/04066424117005030170noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5444152614012496655.post-59707143083300198782018-04-08T10:11:00.001-04:002018-04-09T07:06:25.297-04:00FERNANDINA BEACH, AMELIA ISLAND.<p><font face="Arial"><font size="2"><strong>Friday, April 6</strong> - Having arrived a day earlier than planned here in Amelia Island, Florida, we had a day to kill before meeting up with Paul's brother and the family for dinner tonight. It was a beautiful day, so we decided to get a little exercise by visiting historic downtown Fernandina Beach. (You can always click on any photo to enlarge it.)</font></font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PPFG_IoSysU/Wsoivf2ug6I/AAAAAAAAwLI/uUdGf2OOt4IHTomgQTZo63oWawhx4PkBQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08894%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Fernandina Beach" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Fernandina Beach" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5ZrfWhU_H2w/WsoiwOof7yI/AAAAAAAAwLM/uNzX0nQsG7kf4UNw6TFFrJ2yJuCG_u1jgCHMYCw/DSC08894_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="307"></font></a> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">Our last visit to Amelia Island was back in 2013. The downtown area has expanded since then. It still retains its quaint small town feel, but there are many more restaurants, shops, and taverns to serve the expanding tourists trade. We noticed significant building taking place increasing the residential community and hotel space as well.</font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-T5Qb-veecW8/WsoixXfjIDI/AAAAAAAAwLQ/qROY7jOimu0AEmp44j9WYZqitwMOAfRjgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08896%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Fernandina Beach" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Fernandina Beach" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WUqxop_fuLU/WsoiyPLrE4I/AAAAAAAAwLU/z6i8_xC9pJ4C_ch3bcJ6i5kIUgXbuSsbwCHMYCw/DSC08896_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="406"></font></a> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">David Levy Yulee, the prime mover behind the Florida Railroad Company and the founding of modern Fernandina.<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--BoNG0kDKV8/WsoizHU4g9I/AAAAAAAAwLY/XvoBFA7lPusbsfD5VXiawAmPltwv5DRJQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08895%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="David Levy Yulee" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="David Levy Yulee" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KjxKchRic_U/Wsoiz9YAOOI/AAAAAAAAwLc/SGbJ3z3A_74GjkfBX5RDNVXXwqwA63RlgCHMYCw/DSC08895_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="462" height="429"></font></a></strong> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">We enjoyed walking along the dock and stopping into several of the small shops to checkout the displays. We always enjoy visiting this downtown area because it is not overcrowded with tourists even though it is less than an hour from Jacksonville, Florida.</font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-eKlBE40ZonA/Wsoi0sKDh9I/AAAAAAAAwLg/9ZlTBI_VQfsqJ1HQIJjaLhu8F2MJ2r9kwCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08893%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Fernandina Beach" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Fernandina Beach" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dkykSj7OGkI/Wsoi1LIaPaI/AAAAAAAAwLk/vhRQOTm15IMpLoYUDnGIm4ZcUX6cfTB8wCHMYCw/DSC08893_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="355"></font></a> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9uCbV_i1iNI/Wsoi2OIW0KI/AAAAAAAAwLo/spgwSKY-tmstCHP6sqig--U8nsi9FMN3QCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08906%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Fernandina Beach" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Fernandina Beach" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rtpRO5v3ukk/Wsoi23GdoII/AAAAAAAAwLs/Bpw9UqaJldEd9ijXxeWYI3-37gmn8nq5ACHMYCw/DSC08906_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_ZI3051Ey7I/Wsoi3rXlJEI/AAAAAAAAwLw/s8KLpkiX2ZY_UyRUTLDfMRuTf6xfr1R4gCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08905%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Fernandina Beach" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Fernandina Beach" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AuyXDvxVL1s/Wsoi4SrP6AI/AAAAAAAAwL0/WLfKzV4t9lQBtwl6uugAnoxu73l8zJGBgCHMYCw/DSC08905_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oHqgW3XmDfQ/Wsoi5A29D2I/AAAAAAAAwL4/KDWo7WHhsoQewVfubzq6smfHgGMKAvZBACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08908%255B8%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Fernandina Beach" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Fernandina Beach" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BTzjeApuJbg/Wsoi5xZMRAI/AAAAAAAAwL8/XljQkaM2IHsF2NN839xZLqCZqBd8PUgXACHMYCw/DSC08908_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="364"></font></a> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6xGB1wL9B9A/Wsoi6tB9wzI/AAAAAAAAwMA/w8pzbxKnQ_UGNnF_xTPbtJta0ZvnaJinQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08909%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Fernandina Beach" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Fernandina Beach" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LmM6EiV8kgo/Wsoi7XDSrKI/AAAAAAAAwME/q86Xnuutq045VOwBYtCx4W3YqQwrbAM9gCHMYCw/DSC08909_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vd_g3Tdt1G4/Wsoi8b7mR1I/AAAAAAAAwMI/1QzQoh-OqOodPVFxzSLsJyZTOFYUw9DOQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08916%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Fernandina Beach" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Fernandina Beach" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-b_sCil1hQLA/Wsoi9Cmm72I/AAAAAAAAwMM/IqECOXhE-DA338h8o8obwSlitak5NgdJQCHMYCw/DSC08916_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="415"></font></a> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pW97DatMNeg/Wsoi9-YOecI/AAAAAAAAwMQ/IzzQ0S9lmRs2m2I-f8LQ2SAxQsaoTuwwACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08915%255B9%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Fernandina Beach" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Fernandina Beach" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zElKkaWlPyY/Wsoi-j-nbhI/AAAAAAAAwMU/MbXbynlUVd4_bQ-SN6yXL3ZgSzpoyFjYwCHMYCw/DSC08915_thumb%255B3%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JhdpVehwkOg/Wsoi_TbcS8I/AAAAAAAAwMY/zXcZxndtsuw9ZnTmi09sTvlG0e3JGJ-9wCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08910%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Fernandina Beach" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Fernandina Beach" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pFq4mfcpMp8/WsojABMqNAI/AAAAAAAAwMc/QXSyL647nK0nN1fOKTTZvz4yj6RP77C6ACHMYCw/DSC08910_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="378"></font></a> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-h9vtrizdvxw/WsojBB-MfxI/AAAAAAAAwMg/AiH1Y9ZWbQksMARJrtY6XZG8EQkyPfVNgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08914%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Fernandina Beach" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Fernandina Beach" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rnHvvwhYvAU/WsojBgU8cpI/AAAAAAAAwMk/LMPE90l69EIJ3JyTgyCYIW2bghuQKMORACHMYCw/DSC08914_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Thanks Fernandina Beach for caring.<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Kls1YEsJRVI/WsojCa6VofI/AAAAAAAAwMo/0lsNX-z_Osgocdbg6aRBOSg7qtLjHsAOgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08907%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Fernandina Beach" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Fernandina Beach" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jU6HTQ0xFKA/WsojDAVawII/AAAAAAAAwMs/Z6d5suUyELY63qE1TGvq3H8ggI-ywyWkwCHMYCw/DSC08907_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="366"></font></a></strong></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">Remember when we were in San Antonio and Paul wanted to try out to be part of a mariachi band. Well, now he thinks he might want to be a pirate instead. He thought this guy could answer some of his questions about how exciting it would be to be a pirate. </font></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cJMylMvy9WM/WsojEAyyV-I/AAAAAAAAwMw/tUz7q1jzH9Q6WyXMhXmjRfzE10y8cOA6QCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08897%255B5%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Fernandina Beach" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Fernandina Beach" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PyUzd101qWg/WsojEzKdUOI/AAAAAAAAwM0/kl2evAzt1hAPN0lZvx-Sglm6Wg8-MK1mACHMYCw/DSC08897_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="449"></font></a></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">Later in the day, we headed to Paul’s brother John’s, who has a home here on Amelia Island. It was great to see John and Karen and a new addition, Grandpa Doc, Karen's father. John's son Ryan, Holly and the boys arrived shortly afterwards. We headed into town to enjoy pizza. After dinner, we returned to John's to enjoy some family time with the gang. </font> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Karen, John, Paul, Ryan.<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TEde_SowGxA/WsojFqVOHxI/AAAAAAAAwM4/CwSzVSOpH7gzwimxHAoymvazI8OR-z8jwCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08920%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Weavers" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Weavers" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5YDLl22xq7o/WsojGBCgCcI/AAAAAAAAwM8/AbpjzmAabvUmgNOxCqCYVhJOotZ4to-BQCHMYCw/DSC08920_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="338"></font></a></strong></p> <p><font face="Arial"><font size="2"><strong>The gang.</strong><br></font></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tfq0WTm-7p8/WsojHCHp_mI/AAAAAAAAwNA/MEQXnBsvMoYvMsjgb_7A4mO0N7XUM8VvwCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08922%255B5%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Weavers" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Weavers" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JQbejb-n7ok/WsojH7FIx6I/AAAAAAAAwNE/ps_ugyi73swC7gDycjUxopX25U_e-_2QACHMYCw/DSC08922_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">If the weather cooperates, we have a little beach time planned for tomorrow. Stop back and enjoy the beautiful beach here at Amelia Island with us.</font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">Thanks for stopping by. Hope to see y’all back real soon. 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Thank goodness the heavy winds never arrived, but we sure got the rain. Luckily, it had stopped around 6 a.m. The roads were drying up before we headed out. We stopped to fill the fuel tank at the gas station out front of the RV park and jumped on I-10 heading through Lafayette and then on to Baton Rouge, LA. We passed through Mississippi and into Alabama where we stopped at Wilderness RV Park in Robertsdale, AL.</font></font> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">We haven’t seen the water this high ever.<br></font></strong><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-r7uBvNbBuuM/WsaxWEDVXwI/AAAAAAAAwHs/TIgTM6KCtRchj_MaSo_z8zMu_6KXi9NDgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08862%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Mississippi" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Mississippi" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CXeuTPvYFu0/WsaxW3FDN-I/AAAAAAAAwHw/B4evMHJXFwoUX5veQJJYotL9D1eneCNPACHMYCw/DSC08862_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Even between the divide highway.<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yaaRM9tP58U/WsaxXkVIqPI/AAAAAAAAwH0/Gj-SaSbuaDM5r9DvIZWdkTQWi95fBuLyQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08868%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Mississippi" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Mississippi" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-khA1U9r9QLo/WsaxYP55-JI/AAAAAAAAwH4/EFxpNzefv4Mxi5v2ojAK9xdJOYExQafewCHMYCw/DSC08868_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="359"></font></a></strong></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Crossing the mighty Mississippi River.<br></font></strong><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5djw1ISoeSk/WsaxY8MFKVI/AAAAAAAAwH8/n5k7jvg-I9kM6uMFXkZahgCs6gIE2nFpACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08869%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Mississippi" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Mississippi" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zoEEcL2Jy9o/WsaxZhZA51I/AAAAAAAAwIA/Oe7YUnOrrbcKOr4h6pJKPajM1TJgvpomQCHMYCw/DSC08869_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">Wilderness RV Park is okay for a quick overnight stop. We really wouldn't want to spend much time here. Most of the residents are here for work or to spend their retirement in the back woods of Alabama. There are numerous trees which might make it difficult to get satellite reception. We asked for a site in the open area, so we had no trouble getting the satellite to connect. The streets here are gravel, and the sites are grass with a little gravel. We have a FHU site with 50 amp electric (30 amp is $2 less per night) for $19 with the Passport America 50% discount. The sites are fairly close together, but we are only here for one night. </font> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Site #14<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TSs8eFHTDbQ/WsaxaRMA3sI/AAAAAAAAwIE/wu1UfnIvsVYI9KOrJjBpbTBHsygaLIg0QCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08877%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Wilderness RV Park" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Wilderness RV Park" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pVtuHHA7ZMg/WsaxbLy0YKI/AAAAAAAAwIM/1S88Q6Nmf2Y6xw0QGp4E4YWdWdoAJ657gCHMYCw/DSC08877_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Iha0-90qEhs/Wsaxbz2BzTI/AAAAAAAAwIQ/LagTY4TkmsEpxPJoCeeS_ObLS6r5RlFswCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08878%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Wilderness RV Park" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Wilderness RV Park" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iyCo4Tr5vyo/WsaxckXRVSI/AAAAAAAAwIU/9rq69Azq8TYJsYCVH2tBcczq523UKG5fgCHMYCw/DSC08878_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></strong></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Looking right.<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Vk3OfGngHA0/WsaxdjeAw7I/AAAAAAAAwIY/5aJJtCPn7sEL4zh-X0kIUT2LOUvN4T7TwCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08879%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Wilderness RV Park" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Wilderness RV Park" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YH60rMBqq10/WsaxepSkJsI/AAAAAAAAwIc/P0c4mTMipQAHY8FxL_gB09EvWyihga3zACHMYCw/DSC08879_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></strong></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Looking left.<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JfZCoGCwbJ0/WsaxfXHVh9I/AAAAAAAAwIg/KRNoxbXaPcwF_nQQUabTPSXTJBUerlQNwCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08880%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Wilderness RV Park" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Wilderness RV Park" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XyV1_k1ReWs/WsaxgGurBUI/AAAAAAAAwIk/rVMaLlWpqZQR-9l_iVS9pLmIJoCg4WUFACHMYCw/DSC08880_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></strong></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">Tomorrow we head into Florida and plan on stopping around Tallahassee. We are slowly inching toward our final destination of Amelia Island which is off the coast near Jacksonville, FL.</font></p> <p><font face="Arial"><font size="2"><strong>Thursday, April 5</strong> – We left Robertsdale, Alabama, early this morning heading to our next destination, Beaver Lake Campground in Quincy, Florida. We knew we would be there earlier than the official check-in time, but that has never been an issue in the nine years we've been on the road.</font></font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">Guess there is always a first time! The lady at the gas station where we were to check in told us we would have to wait about three hours to check in. No option to pay an early check in fee and no room for discussion. Paul was a little upset and told her it was time to reevaluate her business plan. We told her we would stay elsewhere. Interestingly, there were only two RV's in the campground, and two additional RV's pulled into the station as we were leaving. Guess they don't want or need the business!</font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">We checked the Tallahassee Elks Lodge, but they were full and other area campgrounds were above our price range. So what started out as a short drive day turned into a long-drive day as we decided to simply push on to our final stop in Yulee, Florida. The drive was uneventful. We have to say that I-10 through Florida is wonderful to drive. What a difference a day makes. </font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dwn-cTNDTrc/Wsaxg4XxvPI/AAAAAAAAwIo/jc7UKo-NgRcPkMiak8vcvosxtU02jxTYgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08881%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Florida" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Florida" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EOLe9id0RS0/Wsaxh2d_lcI/AAAAAAAAwIs/2CwdBhmkF4A_WCJVjs6T4EdxjZLqxopdACHMYCw/DSC08881_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">We are at the Bow & Arrow Campground in Yulee, Florida, which is about 20 minutes from John’s house, Paul’s brother, on Amelia Island, FL. The rate is $185/week and this is no Florida resort! The campground is a typical “dated” campground that has seen better days! The roads are paved but narrow, and the sites are all pull-thru and gravel with FHU 50 amp electric. There is the Florida mandatory swimming pool, WiFi, laundry facilities and a little grass between close-together sites. Luckily we are in Site #1 which is an end site giving us a little more room. There are large shade trees so, if you want satellite TV ask for a site in one of the first two rows. We are here for six nights. Stop back and see what fun the Weaver brothers have.</font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1x0ZnmN-bT4/WsaxilzcbWI/AAAAAAAAwIw/-_JWihKym1cy_NN2QSof2GDIDvHWUtdFQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08889%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Bow and Arrow Campground" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Bow and Arrow Campground" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2QQtOarQeio/WsaxjSNo4RI/AAAAAAAAwI0/ATVV0umJv6kGP5ds9HCnO-ok3waBrMg4QCHMYCw/DSC08889_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nPL3hLWWzmA/WsaxkaONAcI/AAAAAAAAwI4/z0_dZNrAl-YacnEKNoD-fXFB2LkoEhbVwCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08890%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Bow and Arrow Campground" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Bow and Arrow Campground" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IDKuSlDL4rs/Wsaxk_ndYVI/AAAAAAAAwI8/EaHVVhRCTTEsapix1MJ4PHW8y0csIhRbQCHMYCw/DSC08890_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Looking right.<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ILUZgRGd-bw/Wsaxl64O0_I/AAAAAAAAwJA/bz-S6KYfEpMy8YL5FBPaTVT6qN_EPlzfwCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08891%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Bow and Arrow Campground" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Bow and Arrow Campground" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JOPUq3TpbT0/WsaxmnZBbuI/AAAAAAAAwJE/IXEdhTXAtRkgfa5GjkPL4SCFP9cp5IJrgCHMYCw/DSC08891_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></strong></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Looking left.<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WhrDFq95p7A/WsaxnfMQkpI/AAAAAAAAwJI/JjAQ47qwHFQkUtY8CVOuy9-1OstMiC6gACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08892%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Bow and Arrow Campground" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Bow and Arrow Campground" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FTz8pCU6sfo/WsaxoKw19KI/AAAAAAAAwJM/iz3vRXAux1ECxi1qrWTAgYzaQhuoT-nDACHMYCw/DSC08892_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></strong></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">Thanks for stopping by. Hope to see y’all back real soon. Have a great day!</font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p>Paul and Marsha Weaver OCT. 17, 2009http://www.blogger.com/profile/04066424117005030170noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5444152614012496655.post-20867579332994567032018-04-03T20:23:00.001-04:002018-04-03T20:23:01.087-04:00GOODBYE HOUSTON<p><font face="Arial"><font size="2"><b>Tuesday, April 3 </b>– We pulled out of the Houston Elks Lodge about 9:00 am, having waited until we thought rush hour was over. We jumped on the Sam Houston Tollway (Hwy-8) which circles around the city avoiding traffic heading into town. This is a first for us. We usually drive straight through town but have recently purchased an EZ Pass and wanted to give it a try. Although it was nice to avoid the stress of driving through town, we're not sure it was worth the cost. Since we were towing we had to pay for a four-axle vehicle. The cost amounted to $17, which includes a $5 bridge toll over the Houston Ship Channel. Ouch!</font></font> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Goodbye Texas.<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aDd-Hz1vsWQ/WsQasxQy8bI/AAAAAAAAwF4/dHgbyREFtv438IWgJE-fv4eI2YtvhXmxQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08847%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Texas" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Texas" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nz6LIbLqJAQ/WsQatT2WZmI/AAAAAAAAwF8/UHJkDpho7O0X_ohM5PiKzhFZPxEIjcu4ACHMYCw/DSC08847_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></strong></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Ship channel…bye.<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-t2vCCFsMuag/WsQauRph15I/AAAAAAAAwGA/_xZ6qYe1srYYjQroJXO1bbm68KzjPUxWwCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08848%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Texas" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Texas" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kzuZFB3StkM/WsQavHyypbI/AAAAAAAAwGE/Ie3_Hx4CeUYvPBQMxJSCA8XiEXtyDw4ugCHMYCw/DSC08848_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a><br></strong><strong><br></strong><font size="2" face="Arial">The road condition from Beaumont, TX, east to the Louisiana state line is AWFUL. They've been working on this section of road since we've been coming to Texas ten years ago, and it’s a mess. This has to be the worst section of highway in the entire state of Texas. Certainly not the welcome mat the state should be putting out for people entering the state from the East! It was nice to get off those darn concrete highways…hate’em!</font></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Hello Louisiana.<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Eg1GcCEY46I/WsQav9Yk6WI/AAAAAAAAwGI/fFZGaUknWe8VQSnym7deBXUcj5GS0i-AQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08850%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Louisiana" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Louisiana" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TUZ-MbkpqwQ/WsQawr24mvI/AAAAAAAAwGM/-KRbXvGwUxAdisZb-OTOt1ccd8oZPf4NgCHMYCw/DSC08850_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="428" height="429"></font></a></strong></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">Marsha hates to go over bridges of any kind. This one really made her nervous going over the St. Charles River. One lane was closed. Lots of traffic. One of the nation’s most unsafe bridges.</font></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-M5aKWH-4DEs/WsQaxQS9JtI/AAAAAAAAwGQ/1qQUsTN4rJwv8U2CopHlNcWiEQ1vUTTngCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08851%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Louisiana" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Louisiana" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rWlPQfvoy1k/WsQayAwdOGI/AAAAAAAAwGU/jLXBAyO6QZQyJbrq_iPQd5rEKkGi4aI6gCHMYCw/DSC08851_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">We arrived at Frog City RV Park in Duson, Louisiana, about 1:00. A pretty easy drive if you ignore the poor road condition near the Texas state line. This is a very nice park. They gave us a 50% discount as Escapee Club members providing us a reasonable $20/night rate. All sites are pull thru and very long. We’re are in Site #11, which is on the end of a row giving us some yard and privacy on our door side. The streets and sites are gravel with some nice grassy areas and shade trees. The restrooms and laundry are in a park model type trailer near the office which also has a small RV parts store. WiFi is free, and the swimming pool is open.</font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-b7g0mReKmdM/WsQazNCOu3I/AAAAAAAAwGY/UAKg8R5V6-kiwq3CBcKXhUjQW0IklYRZgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08854%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Frog City RV Park " style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Frog City RV Park v" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2aS27jZtoZ0/WsQazyc7pXI/AAAAAAAAwGc/YBILJ8190pgCmXTcBZFuNEW8spAJVReaACHMYCw/DSC08854_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vKanMB_ljUI/WsQa0mBWpfI/AAAAAAAAwGg/7u16XtAqn9858TlxqUR0VQPgO4ogXuxcgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08855%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Frog City RV Park " style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Frog City RV Park " src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8JY2naBZRLA/WsQa1s57j_I/AAAAAAAAwGk/RyXtZGKEHaofjLQ_ESgURx-6RndkxXNRQCHMYCw/DSC08855_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Looking right…that is the Motel 8 next to the campground.<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UdnGDdq71zg/WsQa2VeIEeI/AAAAAAAAwGo/25nY_w9gY3YLcvXdPrKynj4NGoFSWq9WgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08856%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Frog City RV Park " style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Frog City RV Park " src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-88IANp4Hmck/WsQa3YCDudI/AAAAAAAAwGs/PwJG9WypYQYc-MB1ZGLMjs_JThHbTce1ACHMYCw/DSC08856_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></strong></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Looking left.<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8y6eVft9UEk/WsQa4GyOwmI/AAAAAAAAwGw/R3er5K3SX9g9ZZNIqQG7-4oxF1amrLKBQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08857%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Frog City RV Park " style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Frog City RV Park " src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MHPjd3lnk4s/WsQa4yikH1I/AAAAAAAAwG0/Y6OKHKtf4YwjdTpoxnW5GsVfrDLwQpS1QCHMYCw/DSC08857_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></strong></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">We are only here overnight. We will be heading East on I-10 tomorrow so stop back and see where we end our day tomorrow. </font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">Thanks for stopping by. Hope to see y’all back real soon. Have a great day!</font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p>Paul and Marsha Weaver OCT. 17, 2009http://www.blogger.com/profile/04066424117005030170noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5444152614012496655.post-67257145710848227752018-04-02T20:18:00.001-04:002018-04-02T20:18:53.654-04:00HUGE SURPRISE!!!<p><font face="Arial"><font size="2"><strong>Sunday, April 1</strong> – This weekend was moving day! Not for us but for our daughter, Carrie. She was surprised by her landlord three weeks ago when he told her he sold her loft, and she would have to move ASAP. Luckily, she found another nice place in downtown Houston. She got busy, packed her belongings, hired a mover, and relocated this weekend. Due to the holiday, it actually ended up being a good time to move because downtown Houston was deserted the entire time. Everyone must have taken off for Easter/Passover. </font></font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">We started early Friday morning and by shortly after noon, the movers were paid and on their way to their next job. Now to get things unboxed and put away. We worked till about four o'clock when Carrie had to take some things down to the rental office. When she returned there was another SURPRISE!!! </font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">She had two additional “helpers” with her. Our daughter, Kelly, and husband, Dave, had flown in to surprise us for the Easter weekend. WOW! What a great surprise! They were a great help in getting Carrie settled in to her new place and a wonderful addition to our holiday weekend. Carrie is not settled in but she's uncluttered and comfy in her new home. </font> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">L-R: Marsha, Paul, Carrie, Kelly, Dave.<br></font></strong><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yxAEb1z0xpQ/WsLEzaDJxLI/AAAAAAAAwCE/CB-X2td-WBkbmGNg676TWQB7CLQEQx-qgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08779%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Easter in Houston" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Easter in Houston" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uO0qevhyg8o/WsLE3xmqMAI/AAAAAAAAwCI/x-PPuQXe7eoW98wYMRLPOaOhiZxIDFCuQCHMYCw/DSC08779_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="344"></font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">We spent a wonderful time at a local restaurant watching the Cleveland Indians (win) and the Houston Astros (win). The weather was beautiful. We had a bite to eat, some beverages and a lot of fun playing Jenga. </font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0y4aksM8u30/WsLE7bxZuiI/AAAAAAAAwCM/QnbEoasJwtYugIG3SfwIXaCcWwgZScrDgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08767%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Easter in Houston" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Easter in Houston" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-o4fjArPv--M/WsLE-MVg-wI/AAAAAAAAwCQ/05P-I8h0K1c9KK1fSktpKiLr4r956dxHgCHMYCw/DSC08767_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-V59aB9XWEgA/WsLFC5bKMaI/AAAAAAAAwCU/jT0bFG8DoyMb-MgPPDUs8y-wIPDkrUTnQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08774%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Easter in Houston" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Easter in Houston" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ethAkHg0dY0/WsLFHWctHCI/AAAAAAAAwCY/WLcX2Y4Wv_Q5fL4e_UVo-OIOWOPLyYpkwCHMYCw/DSC08774_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HWcmve5PE9I/WsLFMkCYerI/AAAAAAAAwCc/6Yx6BPf7gsM8l8UnEFyUq8Rmqh7oPmaVwCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08775%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Easter in Houston" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Easter in Houston" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PVTBvex4LpQ/WsLFPF-Y8-I/AAAAAAAAwCg/djmyqgDY4M4_roES7RCTYGyf9FfVNr7lQCHMYCw/DSC08775_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="367"></font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ktqL2ifP9xE/WsLFVJ050lI/AAAAAAAAwCk/oJts6WYMy9IqvPKjlzbDIhsDmD77yvNnACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08773%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Easter in Houston" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Easter in Houston" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qm8YajelHeE/WsLFYUQyF_I/AAAAAAAAwCo/gMrmTlveIlMXLMCpwajCU4spOR1Zk1b9QCHMYCw/DSC08773_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YxnyUsGqYwk/WsLFcIORkCI/AAAAAAAAwCw/kaZvM9dlJcYFwFOHfDA_ubFCbalIBoO6wCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08778%255B5%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Easter in Houston" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Easter in Houston" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-H6aGhGhd8Dc/WsLFfzu_SAI/AAAAAAAAwC0/PjJpzkeHECAu3KKstncDXSt6CZH5YMfRACHMYCw/DSC08778_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" width="358" height="470"></font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">The entire family is here for Marsha's Easter dinner, so she is in heaven! And of course, we ran out this morning to buy eggs. Paul thought this was going to be the first Easter we didn't color eggs. Duh! What was he thinking. The family will be arriving shortly, and we'll be making memories for another Happy Easter. </font> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Decorating eggs.<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-g967y86F9Jk/WsLFn5Y2sPI/AAAAAAAAwC8/ilM4ful7U48pOSRcWf9-6ccqEdmax_WNQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08835%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Decorating eggs" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Decorating eggs" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Rtp5ohJT03M/WsLFrwYDizI/AAAAAAAAwDA/bUDPgnhXB2w3zONYJscUXZ9dGuWBxYVIwCHMYCw/DSC08835_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></strong></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-A6Oj79PfQ1I/WsLFzLqu-ZI/AAAAAAAAwDE/3QLjfyTWzSUJ3aJVSkqTsKIiaphklSH-ACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08833%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Decorating eggs" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Decorating eggs" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DYrqufIH19E/WsLF32pJioI/AAAAAAAAwDM/uxt28nO2sG0zoHJ-b-N06L5UfFxtDDeCgCHMYCw/DSC08833_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">We went for a walk on the Edible Arbor Trail. This trail features several groves of hardy trees and shrubs that produce edible fruits and nuts along Missouri City's Oyster Creek Trail. The trail is a little over two miles and includes 213 trees within 19 groves. Residents and walkers are invited to pick any of the fruits or nuts for free. Nothing is ripe right now.<br></font><strong><br><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rcI5VpRcE6A/WsLF95sqx-I/AAAAAAAAwDQ/ulHFil9i5sUUoavZGthR4coJt-V6-9z8wCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08807%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Edible Arbor Trail" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Edible Arbor Trail" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rCk7l_pxbpA/WsLGDNk45bI/AAAAAAAAwDU/rAO87x7rhXYI7kcCYbqH7HurmrA1l0LRQCHMYCw/DSC08807_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="352"></font></a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PvM8C7HZEUA/WsLGKyWsWgI/AAAAAAAAwDY/wF8gnS7LmDsy3t76wkItEKdeKwRrLPqwACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08824%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Edible Arbor Trail" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Edible Arbor Trail" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-828izvjZU9w/WsLGPCW1sMI/AAAAAAAAwDc/JgVT996hGvYCPU01_fcga3AsxCwcrJaKACHMYCw/DSC08824_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">Golden Fig trees.<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-H1NgFts43Jk/WsLGYAgeO-I/AAAAAAAAwDg/n39fGVOQuSsi7vWUDfd-cgYV--gaCnSkACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08823%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Edible Arbor Trail" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Edible Arbor Trail" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MDbVnNtdSdI/WsLGeS6jEKI/AAAAAAAAwDk/mEHIzChgw_giKqB06yAYABq5rHFdloqIwCHMYCw/DSC08823_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">Mexican plum trees.<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-f9-6nU3b8M8/WsLGmCfRMGI/AAAAAAAAwDs/0Sy2-POpRkUnXnYO2zuaiME5FMZbVseHACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08809%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-80Zgonhue74/WsLHY6Q987I/AAAAAAAAwEE/u8bkaRuHc_cerhuFjCoqn61akQoPKUYDgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08809%255B5%255D"><img title="Edible Arbor Trail" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Edible Arbor Trail" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-o6BwCvOlqCc/WsLHeMyzM8I/AAAAAAAAwEI/Fz672qfAgfgG9g1dJaCmR2gspV80O7SRQCHMYCw/DSC08809_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></a></font></a></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-P2BydNkkGVo/WsLHjRpUk1I/AAAAAAAAwEM/AF6paX6yhdYPMdG7X4643jT3-2JYdbscACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08816%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Edible Arbor Trail" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Edible Arbor Trail" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-F4kl_GqIL3s/WsLHm8N_vqI/AAAAAAAAwEQ/Ip-9KkvN9oAEgOBH5qFZw9izqLQlHAdeACHMYCw/DSC08816_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RkDvAp9e4LM/WsLHuF0J2jI/AAAAAAAAwEU/-ILaRQo-crwUjphLXVa3iL96gk0_zK6eQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08821%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Edible Arbor Trail" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Edible Arbor Trail" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_WIWcYUaPBI/WsLHwp6_aNI/AAAAAAAAwEY/H9jhaYdSNPc8LBBKBWUuRM9nQ5j7cMnZgCHMYCw/DSC08821_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-S2_kbv1VlDo/WsLH0rSzM7I/AAAAAAAAwEc/WVfCJIB_0bg1UfW6ivBfoSrUxSNN5nJrQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08826%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Edible Arbor Trail" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Edible Arbor Trail" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-imW29vi2Gus/WsLH3DVestI/AAAAAAAAwEg/ASXZDTwF-KAW3za8GYOUTOdoJZxPcuYyACHMYCw/DSC08826_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></strong></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">We really enjoy playing games when we get together. Today was no exception. Farkle was in order. </font></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ChvHt982mvQ/WsLH60nuyzI/AAAAAAAAwEo/URqzmNs8uswzEq21IKygj5M9kglqAooVQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08798%255B9%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="playing games" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="playing games" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Fhk6TW7P12s/WsLH9cshGII/AAAAAAAAwEs/RVra39D-MwUwmWuY8eF_DSUQ2wtFv2mPQCHMYCw/DSC08798_thumb%255B3%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Dave really gets excited when we play.<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1IPrFIiZdww/WsLICjyjFvI/AAAAAAAAwEw/66AsIQnJ9BEQB5lSDnK2rZEepOrTCJ4oQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08799%255B9%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="playing games" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="playing games" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IgPQFudrZoY/WsLIEaHWyII/AAAAAAAAwE0/xF3d8fDyr7sl5zI4IweBWJNIjJ_ZB7hswCHMYCw/DSC08799_thumb%255B3%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></strong></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">Lastly, we take some photos to save for years to come. Thank you so much Kelly and Dave for flying to Houston to surprise us. Thanks, Carrie, for keeping the surprise. What an awesome and blessed weekend we had. We will be leaving Houston tomorrow heading towards Florida for a super visit with Paul’s brother, John.</font></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EOD6MdKbFvg/WsLIJ9BpwNI/AAAAAAAAwE4/bcYMs5WkQ2IrIyHVQuWiPEPcC7CSgHBbACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08794%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Family photos" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Family photos" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5OYzcLjsqHQ/WsLIMdZr7JI/AAAAAAAAwE8/olCM_GpDzjEUri8gLkSLi1VvJRhsvC4WQCHMYCw/DSC08794_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ySlctZm7Fu0/WsLIPlm4-uI/AAAAAAAAwFA/waJVKSbZaMwLN1CX-IhCAPtBnW6d1_CfgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08797-001%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Family photos" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Family photos" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SOJN8xdt37o/WsLIRxJom3I/AAAAAAAAwFE/Ly2b369HK8cAnHg4za7oixs-FOROWjx4gCHMYCw/DSC08797-001_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="375"></font></a></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HD5WwAtx5pA/WsLIWnUsRMI/AAAAAAAAwFI/Wmn2DtpBW8YdVmd0Dp2udyqH-2qzUhi8QCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08840%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Family photos" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Family photos" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KB3W6Fu9fCw/WsLIa5srdeI/AAAAAAAAwFM/14mjJioYY8UerXf3MwjpuoviWiAl1VaJgCHMYCw/DSC08840_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">Thanks for stopping by. Hope to see y’all back real soon. Have a great day! </font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p>Paul and Marsha Weaver OCT. 17, 2009http://www.blogger.com/profile/04066424117005030170noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5444152614012496655.post-45413160463217279112018-03-28T21:07:00.001-04:002018-03-28T21:07:29.391-04:00ENJOYING OUR TIME IN HOUSTON, TEXAS<p><font face="Arial"><font size="2"><strong>Wednesday, March 28</strong> – We've been in Houston for a little over a month and are preparing to head to Florida to visit family. After spending Easter weekend with our daughter, Carrie, we'll head East. It's been a busy time, but we've also spent many a day just relaxing here at the Houston Elks Lodge Campground and enjoying the spring weather.</font></font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">It's been fantastic to visit with Carrie. She's preparing to move into a new downtown apartment, so she is very busy. This was not her choice. Her landlord sold her loft and gave her three weeks to find a new place. Carrie has moved several times and seems to have everything pretty much under control. We're happy to be here to help ease a little of the stress involved in moving. She'll put Paul to work installing a couple TV's and possibly rearrange some furniture after the movers finish their work.</font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">We've spent several Saturday afternoons downtown enjoying the city life with Carrie and watching NCAA March Madness in several of the thousands of sports bars around town. It sure has been a crazy and exciting tournament with numerous bracket busting games. Hope you've been able to enjoy a couple games! </font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">We are always discovering new places to watch the game, grab a bite to eat or just quench our thirst. Today we discovered </font><a href="https://www.kingsbierhaus.com/menu/"><font size="2" face="Arial">King’s Bierhaus</font></a><font size="2" face="Arial">. </font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Lha_N9d5M3c/Wrw19stkBEI/AAAAAAAAv9g/cuQBNsRQeVIxxRsalvJd2UvwfwjuYdR9gCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08688%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="King’s Bierhaus" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="King’s Bierhaus" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-frERCbHlikE/Wrw2Gp-sXvI/AAAAAAAAv9k/CTkW15rrM5g1a8LSlWzItx5U9WKds34FwCHMYCw/DSC08688_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="368"></font></a> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EFZoHSmFYiQ/Wrw2OLGKqkI/AAAAAAAAv9o/hQnJ89nMfTU4SguUgVrLXCpuOis1wKv7ACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08690%255B3%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="King’s Bierhaus" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="King’s Bierhaus" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bmMCIFE1qig/Wrw2UfI_XOI/AAAAAAAAv9s/tu4cnLP9a5swmlh5QSKgXZCN9pHlqB4CgCHMYCw/DSC08690_thumb?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-v3c2xAEFPR8/Wrw2d7ruChI/AAAAAAAAv90/LyK8173Lm5I4KPc2F7syWrtAbrJW_aVagCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08689%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="King’s Bierhaus" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="King’s Bierhaus" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-j7nW-Aefz_s/Wrw2jDIYz9I/AAAAAAAAv94/C15JbSBpPQwt3a3RNxAGVP-VlkY2A5G_wCHMYCw/DSC08689_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">We shared an order of the American Sampler, which is one of their signature dishes. Delicious. We all ordered one of their German beers on tap. Yes, Marsha even had one, and she hates beer. She said that if you don’t like beer, try the Stiegl Radler, Grapefruit. She loved it. </font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SZtDsogHRmE/Wrw2vAenOmI/AAAAAAAAv-E/_TvzZP-Zs18fMBVaMxpQm6p7ziPt7Tt-QCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08694%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="King’s Bierhaus" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="King’s Bierhaus" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JAInLeASkPo/Wrw22fBYQ3I/AAAAAAAAv-M/Fa0-SUUYkw8JzH0ORjFVLFZLlbt6xLsdACHMYCw/DSC08694_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">Carrie took us to the Art Car Graveyard that she accidentally found during one of her many outings around Houston. We were in town for the </font><a href="https://wheresweaver.blogspot.com/2017/04/2017-houston-art-car-parade-winners.html"><font size="2" face="Arial">Art Car Parade</font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> last April but unfortunately will miss it this year. It's a wonderful event and a great time! This scrap metal yard is where many of the old cars, and parts removed from unused vehicles, end-up after the parade. We recognized many of these cars and weird parts from past parades and visits to the museum. The museum (you can read about our visit </font><a href="https://wheresweaver.blogspot.com/search?q=art+car+museum"><font size="2" face="Arial">here</font></a><font size="2" face="Arial">) is where the car art is on display and makes for an unusual place to visit while in town. We highly recommend a visit to the Art Car Museum. </font> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Before…Azaba, 2011. It isn’t your eyes; it is a bit blurry…hehe<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9tTYfihTZyU/Wrw26COHj2I/AAAAAAAAv-Q/Qw3XiQJEJ0IST008ZT9E2yooaz7yHNKdACHMYCw/s1600-h/25-azaba%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="azaba" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="azaba" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-M929IHQOnDg/Wrw3FlAfqCI/AAAAAAAAv-c/BADPF3GFVSghcH_J3MOfL3jC0f5MD5YdgCHMYCw/25-azaba_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></strong></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Graveyard….Azaba, 2018<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0nOyJ4srsps/Wrw3VYUlJiI/AAAAAAAAv-o/HaIfzQuN_UIVDNs0vy0gGoglsE7xJtS8wCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08681%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="DSC08681" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC08681" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Qz7SNBsam0c/Wrw3edaEY4I/AAAAAAAAv-w/75tw7nj8hpoYGmTAGEVh_e39vSvU-C61ACHMYCw/DSC08681_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="406"></font></a></strong></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Before…Eele, 2011<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XSNCz_1OGHw/Wrw3hEV02KI/AAAAAAAAv-0/U16mYTh1kPYe1vuV_EyxeL4-7_CEtzo4wCHMYCw/s1600-h/21-eele%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="eele" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Eele" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SmNJadgQUvs/Wrw3owcgdrI/AAAAAAAAv-4/Z1emXnd9EmcUo4Q1dy4jdb4GcTa0j2xWgCHMYCw/21-eele_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="358" height="470"></font></a></strong></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Graveyard, 2018<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8ZRVEEoZVyE/Wrw3zFajcHI/AAAAAAAAv-8/sWjwSwimMcwCecbqN4o-hqoloCwpzDFdwCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08685%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Eele" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Eele" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3SPw6jfwxm4/Wrw4DaEeE-I/AAAAAAAAv_E/aFrc1Ml0sTwATYhcZOGsvztkuSbuFR9VACHMYCw/DSC08685_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="455" height="429"></font></a></strong></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Before…Cable Guy, 2011<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qEa-Eu_8yjc/Wrw4Kshsb_I/AAAAAAAAv_I/u5W4QIQf0vIVD5VW52abp-H3_bomLFoiACHMYCw/s1600-h/19-a%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="cable guy" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="cable guy" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-j9VqiqesXMk/Wrw4R2DNzbI/AAAAAAAAv_Q/GBfDumO6Zd4Y4zLivst5ubSufiGlQbtnQCHMYCw/19-a_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" width="365" height="470"></font></a></strong></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Graveyard…All that is left, 2018<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-maUQMMejX7U/Wrw4fjlgrII/AAAAAAAAv_U/0QfQ3h_zem4trl21C0UAZbDJ2aFPwtIEQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08687%255B5%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="cable guy" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="cable guy" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xwGF8q1I3A0/Wrw4q2Uo3YI/AAAAAAAAv_Y/gAJQA7kSW8UzXGXut1QYPsQSNDdFsTFFQCHMYCw/DSC08687_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" width="433" height="470"></font></a></strong></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Before…2012, Mr. Green.<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wmUsHKwAE1Q/Wrw420mJmlI/AAAAAAAAv_g/oFMVqAiK_EYH_zl1DxZ0lNj8RixcEp8ZwCHMYCw/s1600-h/Mr%2BGreen%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Mr Green" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Mr Green" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-U8MIkhW9Tyg/Wrw5BnjiKMI/AAAAAAAAv_o/nyNiLUoVOzwzTTEeC_Wqv5EzMdO8h8dugCHMYCw/Mr%2BGreen_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="358" height="470"></font></a></strong></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Graveyard, 2018. Not too bad. <br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-F29DUc3O2lU/Wrw5Rl1lN8I/AAAAAAAAv_w/wdiKeEZ0jks7ehH4Qm_CMgtyzFj2qEq-QCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08679%255B3%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="DSC08679" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC08679" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3KqWSrogkmg/Wrw5bni9SdI/AAAAAAAAv_4/IX7Ls0xjUyIzeDjP1Z4kgWHztM49jXjvgCHMYCw/DSC08679_thumb?imgmax=800" width="469" height="429"></font></a></strong></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Before, 2011. No idea of the name.<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rQG6o1zDI7E/Wrw5i9Y0RPI/AAAAAAAAwAA/wTDFobW0eyU-sgwB-q4YLy999je9f5PpgCHMYCw/s1600-h/3%255B3%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="art car" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="art car" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CrKEGlAMHf8/Wrw5l77oxbI/AAAAAAAAwAE/frMxh5x4F-whPtRwP5aloq8ApR60AmDEgCHMYCw/3_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="363"></font></a></strong></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Graveyard, 2018<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FQALCu-Hqig/Wrw55GEwhFI/AAAAAAAAwAM/6feU2sb9ED8Lc54QE-6qFjjUvdb9iPHpwCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08678%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="art car" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Art car" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-q8fKc68ubF8/Wrw58EySgmI/AAAAAAAAwAU/Brs6dWP_JlcOnmcz37APJV6Co3MgjEmWACHMYCw/DSC08678_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="265"></font></a></strong></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">This weekend is Easter and a sure sign of Spring with warmer weather finally arriving in Houston. Of course, Marsha has planned dinner for Easter Sunday and was adamant about Paul not even thinking about leaving before Tuesday, April 3. This will be the last we see Carrie until her planned visit to Ohio later this summer. Of course, we'll return here next fall on our way to visit places unknown at this time!</font> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">A little taste of Spring here in Houston for our family and friends up North.<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-y3Ea11Y_wL4/Wrw5_YNJn2I/AAAAAAAAwAY/2JmlqH_fVHkIAqO0WcSPh9glhh65_FobACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08643%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="flowers" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="flowers" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cOuGE2Deeqw/Wrw6G23Q1WI/AAAAAAAAwAc/9FDAVjyu_U0vXiwICqrPYGp_GaSIr5dSwCHMYCw/DSC08643_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="343"></font></a></strong></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4iSbu5Wm1d0/Wrw6XX-au-I/AAAAAAAAwAg/vMm6o17yo-kS-FUmQNn2VPVyO3-debOfQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08698%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="flowers" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="flowers" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KzEEiHFQZ1I/Wrw6wRbDfdI/AAAAAAAAwAw/QbH21NaS3Bc5eWgMJKdN4roTEofaxx7agCHMYCw/DSC08698_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="419"></font></a></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YC-Zz0Rql94/Wrw7COtKxyI/AAAAAAAAwA0/48etCed7-xcMgkTX9hd7iAcM7BquzFLlgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08634%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="flowers" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="flowers" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PI919ZUQX0M/Wrw7IWSk4II/AAAAAAAAwA4/xhCGAi2R7-EG0JsSfa5ghxHmCFmIGgxGgCHMYCw/DSC08634_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="406"></font></a></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PPM6xWKwPg0/Wrw7VxjYg6I/AAAAAAAAwA8/D56tTRMDQ2kEwJNJHiwbPb9PTBk8IahggCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08649%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="flowers" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="flowers" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lSxeB1RFqSQ/Wrw7jabv3oI/AAAAAAAAwBE/tXMc4rX31zMvyfWIsEwikmM_0nLFDlfrwCHMYCw/DSC08649_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="362"></font></a></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1fU0ae-nvu4/Wrw7tegauMI/AAAAAAAAwBI/1LPcmiz3qDgXcgyMvxPTNGkJ_aWzPoC1gCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08703%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="flowers" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="flowers" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5nxkCbzvkQI/Wrw76ZNIdcI/AAAAAAAAwBQ/FqukCjle6e49svaJ4i0HjwqqZ0JMKV0PwCHMYCw/DSC08703_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="302"></font></a></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1GWy4-GePHw/Wrw8DLJPR4I/AAAAAAAAwBY/b2amkF9JTh0zkKbZY0tohq1S29DJju6BwCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08669%255B6%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="flowers" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="flowers" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WsYeYbDLrs0/Wrw8JAYVzWI/AAAAAAAAwBc/4uPdfCXzxXMwsQh-IcVypBfUfrzE7c6rwCHMYCw/DSC08669_thumb%255B3%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="457"></font></a></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">We'll be heading East along the Gulf next week for an eventual stop in Florida. Stop back and enjoy a few days at the beach in beautiful Amelia Island, Florida. See you there!</font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">We wish all our family and friends a very blessed Easter day! </font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-l67gkeXbRhg/Wrw8NzgJ3BI/AAAAAAAAwBk/Q6ypMf7Ud8gZM3Zie3AMkgo9fz5JALvKQCHMYCw/s1600-h/Religious-Easter-001%255B3%255D"><img title="Religious-Easter-001" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Religious-Easter-001" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PN7Rm1alUME/Wrw8SHwHy0I/AAAAAAAAwBo/H6r43P2Guo0Avgyarv3XvuUeb3BjPQkUgCHMYCw/Religious-Easter-001_thumb?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></a></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">Thanks for stopping by. Hope to see y’all back real soon. 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The East End Historic District is comprised of over 50 city blocks. The District has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976 and has been designated a National Historic Landmark. The architecture of the East End Historical District reflects a variety of styles and periods, the earliest being examples of Greek Revival style built during the 1850's. Some of the historic homes have plaques in their front yard. We didn’t have any info about the homes, so we will just show you some of our favorite historic homes. They are amazing. </font></font></p> <p><font face="Arial"><font size="2"><font style="font-weight: bold">Trube Castle, brick house…1890<br></font> </font></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qnJxiL1JEvc/Wq6_T3mLATI/AAAAAAAAv6w/kl9u20QlIy0X_oebh4MNASKtNGtYTPuugCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08549%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="East End Historic District" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="East End Historic District" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GxRomrY1to0/Wq6_VHpjm_I/AAAAAAAAv60/hELCjElyLV0mYX1k9Z_pyfUNjV6tQ-zxQCHMYCw/DSC08549_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="337"></font></a><font style="font-weight: bold"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></font></p> <p><font style="font-weight: bold"><font size="2" face="Arial">Beissner House…1887<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2qjyVBMOnMw/Wq6_XfUMCCI/AAAAAAAAv64/a6mS9wkRFmobNMC7fYaLe7lzbx5dZ8SiACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08608%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="East End Historic District" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="East End Historic District" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OuLZUfSuxEU/Wq6_Yq_2VII/AAAAAAAAv68/a4S2aBT1RuILfhPIrJA5rB7MsDT45D7mgCHMYCw/DSC08608_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="427"></font></a></font></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Mg1eMq-Ly28/Wq6_apkckRI/AAAAAAAAv7A/GpsR4BDUxww770LS7iW-evqj5JjrFjXlQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08609%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="East End Historic District" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="East End Historic District" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4sZPGqCKTl0/Wq6_byrYFUI/AAAAAAAAv7E/hQsgLdxFAFAwDnrmuIwTC7mBB43cX2b3ACHMYCw/DSC08609_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"><font style="font-weight: bold"></font></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"><font style="font-weight: bold">Joel B. Wolfe house…1894</font><br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yQnpm3y5AlQ/Wq6_d4at4qI/AAAAAAAAv7I/ngGrrNYrl7QknLM1VplicUXc9N_aSIF6gCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08605%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="East End Historic District" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="East End Historic District" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MFA6bkRc8EE/Wq6_e_rs9WI/AAAAAAAAv7M/e2SCQN26bngk3SRxN-SoE4DGiLkLQU8eACHMYCw/DSC08605_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a><font style="font-weight: bold"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></font></p> <p><font style="font-weight: bold"><font size="2" face="Arial">George Fox House…not sure of date.<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-E-edEnvp4uQ/Wq6_hsWM6jI/AAAAAAAAv7Q/mVw3EzX0RNYyE9fk1IBpiMruIuxkqpFTQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08596%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="East End Historic District" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="East End Historic District" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-elcg60Shm6A/Wq6_jd46VfI/AAAAAAAAv7U/HWiDRbdrD80eBBffrnK2ek8d4JjlqDWiQCHMYCw/DSC08596_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="397"></font></a></font><font style="font-weight: bold"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></font></p> <p><font style="font-weight: bold"><font size="2" face="Arial">Lemuel C. Burr house…1876<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4yIAP94m6UI/Wq6_lp_E5kI/AAAAAAAAv7Y/4w3k_MfqUgE1I4gNhg5aVKqpkvx8127YQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08543%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="East End Historic District" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="East End Historic District" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qBJgFtdefms/Wq6_m-sgFpI/AAAAAAAAv7c/VoeNwcQ9Od0bk35fkQlUkyaa7h7YAuUIACHMYCw/DSC08543_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="388"></font></a></font><font size="2" face="Arial"><font style="font-weight: bold"></font></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"><font style="font-weight: bold">Julius H. Ruhl House…1874</font><br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AVboWocYi10/Wq6_plj8vJI/AAAAAAAAv7g/lwK2FY2pZUAxTNQLtW0YKXCD_T3d9EsygCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08561%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="East End Historic District" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="East End Historic District" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-D621v36DdqI/Wq6_sQk98II/AAAAAAAAv7k/rrhwmNF-v5wxnPYp4BGD8_DK8zuuP5p7gCHMYCw/DSC08561_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a><font style="font-weight: bold"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></font></p> <p><font style="font-weight: bold"><font size="2" face="Arial">Arthur F. Sampson House…1889<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dNHxQv1alNY/Wq6_uVCasCI/AAAAAAAAv7o/V-hPFdV5M2EtFV4ZIWTCcIOWnhHJeeOywCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08655%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="East End Historic District" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="East End Historic District" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CbLEoZx4ySk/Wq6_v8598kI/AAAAAAAAv7s/h4PuEIixSUMp8tgaUXgaj7V0kLN9rkFJACHMYCw/DSC08655_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="347"></font></a></font><font style="font-weight: bold" size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font style="font-weight: bold" size="2" face="Arial">Clarke-Jockusch house…1895</font><br><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-urr-8DUct0M/Wq6_xziGpvI/AAAAAAAAv7w/obWr_uBwgLEKUcQ_eFUgcW-vQCklIK4hACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08548%255B4%255D"><img title="East End Historic District" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="East End Historic District" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LPpLQFugcBc/Wq6_zEMTNLI/AAAAAAAAv70/csGd7XyYFD0drzlaXKgj7uPgmo_ksffiACHMYCw/DSC08548_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></a><strong><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></strong></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">William and Lena Juneman Smith…1905. These shotgun style homes caught our attention.</font><br></strong><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-P9hUhVBsmbE/Wq6_1FoxwGI/AAAAAAAAv74/eEf7QgEXmc0ZTdv8wQm_4Zhx6dDGut-mACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08613%255B4%255D"><img title="East End Historic District" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="East End Historic District" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xEyE040NkN0/Wq6_2GIzWTI/AAAAAAAAv78/6BJkHZ_zyAk5Yu-wM9u-6shf_I9mf1TwgCHMYCw/DSC08613_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="370"></a></p> <p>Many of the homes have been jacked up or are in the process of being lifted up onto piers. They hope to prevent any future flooding. </p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nt1aO_8TNck/Wq6_41UsFjI/AAAAAAAAv8A/hnFkBB6BC94dq5qJ83MIZqKSWMIDsIPFQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08644%255B3%255D"><img title="DSC08644" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC08644" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-I0G0Qi3yy74/Wq6_54ebL-I/AAAAAAAAv8E/OT3_sMUSFbIyWpTnkVofhqKtm67UIKxZQCHMYCw/DSC08644_thumb?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></a></p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">The colors of so many of the homes are bright and cheerful. Marsha loved see the purples, pinks and bright blues. </font></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bJmTwLbDJ9w/Wq6_7yaJ6VI/AAAAAAAAv8I/ompz9ToFqGQRLE9r2JTLDdtk3lPqYytzwCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08635%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="East End Historic District" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="East End Historic District" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oy6aLnorRYc/Wq6_83IFQ1I/AAAAAAAAv8M/djnS3ySuAtMkFN9e2hlo8E3pVAiJ01fiACHMYCw/DSC08635_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-S3bzhv7sJhs/Wq6__cKwYKI/AAAAAAAAv8Q/93ndtge4YP4BbDVFwwFUBsbufMJEka0fgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08641%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="East End Historic District" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="East End Historic District" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-k-v75UHYD0g/Wq7AASxwscI/AAAAAAAAv8U/Z3NK0H5vMLQ2jCFxsHxRNJOOffpDIxq8QCHMYCw/DSC08641_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="369"></font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> </p> <p><font face="Arial"><font size="2"><strong>Voted by us….least colorful. </strong>Rudolph Kruger House…1888<br></font></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZBZkImGPoq4/Wq7ACuVUaQI/AAAAAAAAv8Y/d3AwtyBScYQ5FPgiFgW9wdOmnRNym3ZqACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08657%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="East End Historic District" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="East End Historic District" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LqwqhQyLnUw/Wq7AD7oHsvI/AAAAAAAAv8c/hP9bQB1WEcMNSJx1fL_Jmx3-XKkjFoXygCHMYCw/DSC08657_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="381"></font></a> </p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">Many homes are being renovated. It is so nice to see people taking pride in their community. </font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5LdQ3EPrUFY/Wq7AGD4AX5I/AAAAAAAAv8g/IbBPNlvfb2wLZVidWNoQWZ4qJKQN5jpjwCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08603%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="East End Historic District" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="East End Historic District" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-k0fICg2PZpc/Wq7AHQec-TI/AAAAAAAAv8k/vZGooWXCjBAnlDZJvMzQECIqGr8W2GVZACHMYCw/DSC08603_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">We noticed these plaques on homes by their front door that designate their historical importance. Some are difficult to read.</font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Dt-UxyvAPVI/Wq7AI8clYXI/AAAAAAAAv8o/Fcf88JfGuGcr6A9vej33s8S8zUh8NZG2QCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08615%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="East End Historic District" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="East End Historic District" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hpCEJp8tHZ8/Wq7AJ0nE_rI/AAAAAAAAv8s/EuePrj7zBY0n0CPL8IigZSXzNShd1J3-gCHMYCw/DSC08615_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PETyKamZh4c/Wq7ALV8-LiI/AAAAAAAAv8w/_4Xj9-Nq0NwikgRRkGGLnEGr11dGvWMdgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08576%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="East End Historic District" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="East End Historic District" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KN4OomxGLUU/Wq7AMmX856I/AAAAAAAAv80/srW84uhZnbclJz13TzK98kate9qfHrHXACHMYCw/DSC08576_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="405"></font></a> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Marsha loves taking photos of trees. She found this one to be a beauty.<br></font></strong><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IGNkVymNv0g/Wq7AOyyOCFI/AAAAAAAAv88/Kv19aZjIpSUkZtr1FTJCtsly7Q_zZyJnACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08545%255B4%255D"><img title="East End Historic District" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="East End Historic District" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xPjeF8AmPZ4/Wq7AQ4u3BWI/AAAAAAAAv9A/AfeZN1BZT1I7h3eFLmYNNBQuiV5COyEYACHMYCw/DSC08545_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="347"></a> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">We hope to spend a week in Galveston next year. Marsha wants to pick up the home tour brochure and check out some more of these lovely historic homes. </font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">Thanks for stopping by. Hope to see y’all back real soon. Have a great day!</font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p>Paul and Marsha Weaver OCT. 17, 2009http://www.blogger.com/profile/04066424117005030170noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5444152614012496655.post-32910690679492183742018-03-16T18:44:00.001-04:002018-03-16T18:44:55.910-04:00GALVESTON TREE SCULPTURE TOUR<p><font size="2"><font face="Arial"><b>Tuesday, March 13 – </b>We've been waiting for an opportunity to drive over to Galveston, Texas, to take the self-guided Tree Sculpture Tour and decided with beautiful weather predicted for today that it would be a perfect day for the walking tour. </font></font> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Two Crested Herons.<br></font></strong><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dqkt79I3Cy0/WqxHh2fb-PI/AAAAAAAAv3s/tgv1PqSQC4EOAD8IGgOgO7zvCbV20vJOgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC085915"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Galveston Tree Sculpture" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Galveston Tree Sculpture" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yy9QbW1OKC8/WqxHjjUwEJI/AAAAAAAAv3w/VF8_wSZaUWoj2YVvjMMoU3qXBWOy5wlfwCHMYCw/DSC08591_thumb2?imgmax=800" width="470" height="435"></font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">The tree sculptures date back to September 13, 2008, when Hurricane Ike covered most of Galveston Island in a tidal surge. The damaging combination of powerful winds and waves immediately uprooted many of the city's trees and ultimately led to the demise of thousands more trees. Ike forced Galveston to say a sad goodbye to so many of its beautiful tree canopies, but where man saw dead trees and waste after the storm, a group of homeowners saw a chance to take a very bad situation and turn it into a beautiful experience. </font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">Today, artists have given a second life into something Mother Nature attempted to destroy. Tree sculptures have replaced the majestic Oaks that once lined many neighborhood streets. The sculptures, which can be found at homes throughout the island, were paid for by private residents. The sculptures can be seen tucked into gardens and side yards. </font> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Tin Man and Toto. <br></font></strong><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IQvvj4iomoA/WqxHmVh5zCI/AAAAAAAAv30/zCYFJ-8tVVYBMlVcvW1raiIOLnlg8RlQQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC086234"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Galveston Tree Sculpture" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Galveston Tree Sculpture" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Gb41PFiWp-g/WqxHnzEWSSI/AAAAAAAAv34/lkAZLfsikaICDp8cd3WB9TuPycY3gZWLgCHMYCw/DSC08623_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="380"></font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">We chose to walk the 3+ mile tour, but one could travel by car or even bike. There are approximately 35+ sculptures but a few are falling apart. It is a good idea to get the map and tour information <a href="https://www.galveston.com/uploads/files/treesculpture.pdf">online</a>, which we found indispensable. Most of the sculptures can be easily viewed from the street and most are located on neighborhood streets with little traffic to hinder our viewing. The tour took us about 2 hours to complete which included plenty of stopping for pictures. Marsha took a photo of every single one we saw. Here are many of the sculptures, but thank goodness not all 35! LOL </font> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Reading to Her Grandchildren.<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Vqv49_vZJA8/WqxHrMr2y5I/AAAAAAAAv38/gBJA8zjQe1Ew7lQyBeREE7xLaEog6b3NwCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC086384"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Galveston Tree Sculpture" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Galveston Tree Sculpture" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XKSQBota4pU/WqxHtmI244I/AAAAAAAAv4A/i3jVJlv_PEwBW7tNty8vkpGTk4slyTPHgCHMYCw/DSC08638_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="384"></font></a></strong></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">The back is just as beautiful.<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zve_lLi7PCA/WqxH1p2efDI/AAAAAAAAv4E/zj_gdYu1hwc58ndgu2NOBCrp6DotovQDACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC086374"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Galveston Tree Sculpture" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Galveston Tree Sculpture" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Mn_-HR_NTSc/WqxH5NzkqWI/AAAAAAAAv4I/nKcNxeVtpUobXPRx9daN3m0cih3UzAzUACHMYCw/DSC08637_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="469" height="429"></font></a><br></strong></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">In His Hands. Marsha’s favorite.<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NzIr2gPM5Tg/WqxH-r7ptaI/AAAAAAAAv4M/Tu14x03RqLYBB-9UmLIbYXc0TqpfDLgZACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC086684"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Galveston Tree Sculpture" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Galveston Tree Sculpture" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZV3oapLItRk/WqxIAqZMo2I/AAAAAAAAv4Q/74OzHuHFBk4cl78vr8LX4Wt8LHYFhRBVgCHMYCw/DSC08668_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="463" height="429"></font></a></strong></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">We found this one a bit risqué. Venus on a Half Shell.<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UGvG1KzzMjc/WqxIEOo0CeI/AAAAAAAAv4U/4QSwCruZj_gAQq5deCJAKUDeadjLKz0bQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC086614"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Galveston Tree Sculpture" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Galveston Tree Sculpture" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tX8FVJBP8uM/WqxIFyVhpaI/AAAAAAAAv4Y/U2ssx9vdq9UwKrctkNRc3_4hGz_DQRkuwCHMYCw/DSC08661_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="368"></font></a></strong></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Angles with Lambs.<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-eFrEM5FO8XI/WqxIIcL6u_I/AAAAAAAAv4c/ZUN8WyxmHnETJD-7z3KRdifntIn_lb3DwCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC086645"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Galveston Tree Sculpture" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Galveston Tree Sculpture" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SDCMBt1yqnY/WqxILX--d9I/AAAAAAAAv4g/FnC1-TVABxQTS8ZGvDgTtqJ5770FqVVBQCHMYCw/DSC08664_thumb2?imgmax=800" width="470" height="465"></font></a></strong></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Birds of Galveston.<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_JXv9pLD7_U/WqxIOgH_k6I/AAAAAAAAv4o/onx17jtp0RwuExYRA4TJW8zXCNGuBBmuQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC085534"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Galveston Tree Sculpture" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Galveston Tree Sculpture" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fgmRbt3qxAY/WqxIQpxIbMI/AAAAAAAAv4s/wKnbOzW6Itc1wMOo274HCPpRlrSHuDAVwCHMYCw/DSC08553_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="386"></font></a></strong></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Lion King. <br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dClEgGL_2qk/WqxITI0bUmI/AAAAAAAAv4w/4vsnatLQ68YWK1DteEoAiJq2wzUyBZWYgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC086664"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Galveston Tree Sculpture" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Galveston Tree Sculpture" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wzhzIVRUpCY/WqxIU6WAREI/AAAAAAAAv40/9vnGUHHhmsEHSGDRYz3j6nvB83awq1rMwCHMYCw/DSC08666_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="342"></font></a></strong></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Tall Ship.<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VcGZ7CunRj8/WqxIXhdpY0I/AAAAAAAAv44/ckb7F1CRlWIfkuda-85uEbWdn5gxVZFggCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC085664"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Galveston Tree Sculpture" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Galveston Tree Sculpture" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qdDEU_fjEh8/WqxIZaMsD9I/AAAAAAAAv48/QaQH9os-ctoeKROnbZj_4BE9sNHzVrr4QCHMYCw/DSC08566_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="419"></font></a></strong></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Monument to Galveston’s Trees.<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YWHmjYBE-IU/WqxIbuoCIQI/AAAAAAAAv5A/6vuXz4nJsfUsYdMyQc11ch_4uXuAxqmdgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC086404"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Galveston Tree Sculpture" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Galveston Tree Sculpture" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2uSLQYsTrZ0/WqxIdIlS1EI/AAAAAAAAv5E/FNErBB18gB0JVxDKDXFVLYzzR1tkxpV9wCHMYCw/DSC08640_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="402"></font></a></strong></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Great Dane. Paul’s favorite.<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ufRCUWjmuxk/WqxIf88jCRI/AAAAAAAAv5I/YR4XyLhhN5g8Qdj5ixyWWLZUtRZuVar2ACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC085725"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Galveston Tree Sculpture" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Galveston Tree Sculpture" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-24PcqYQFdaQ/WqxIhhsDi3I/AAAAAAAAv5M/BIYext09SgUMmPRj09SAH7JUEzsmljqLACHMYCw/DSC08572_thumb2?imgmax=800" width="470" height="430"></font></a></strong></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Guitar.<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MAbsrDaQhWE/WqxIjwHo5UI/AAAAAAAAv5Q/NmP_GXspqSIpwSLf6cLvhQFajmP2ZizKgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC085985"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Galveston Tree Sculpture" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Galveston Tree Sculpture" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-M2oNWYpzEeM/WqxIldcj8vI/AAAAAAAAv5U/_nbzI87TLKAStIXfIJjMplpiGsFDAGM7ACHMYCw/DSC08598_thumb2?imgmax=800" width="470" height="461"></font></a></strong></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Where Have All the Flowers Gone.<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rwGj2OHxEa4/WqxIofzbnEI/AAAAAAAAv5Y/X_rz6q5ISV4HtsZCfuV-CSIRBrLhYzBfgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08645-0014"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Galveston Tree Sculpture" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Galveston Tree Sculpture" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QU3s0j7CpMo/WqxIqbTGeTI/AAAAAAAAv5c/66GMIMqEoroWBTuaup8dnEB2xcyIPlbxgCHMYCw/DSC08645-001_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="419"></font></a></strong></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Angle Cradling Bunny.<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-m3GDMgdxEHY/WqxIsqF3LAI/AAAAAAAAv5g/LD3gQrNa8d04LJmDC9yu6qloy_FhFJHQgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08654-0014"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Galveston Tree Sculpture" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Galveston Tree Sculpture" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-S-0WTwIqnSo/WqxIuHfvxRI/AAAAAAAAv5k/P5CgnF8hQGMIE4ECiCg9veE4X02Mv43BQCHMYCw/DSC08654-001_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="383"></font></a></strong></p> <p><strong>Yellow Lab.<br><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZLBk1BDypAA/WqxIzqI4pMI/AAAAAAAAv5o/AjrR3K7fLkYpDbiZY1nK92OOvAhO9KJtgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC086204"><img title="Galveston Tree Sculpture" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Galveston Tree Sculpture" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-r2db_DxYaJI/WqxI1bkV-VI/AAAAAAAAv5w/la4UEBIM_vY3yhaQdSE8tjtgw8b9Pj-VACHMYCw/DSC08620_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="354"></a></strong></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Island Totem Pole.<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WcbL47IP5q0/WqxI3-i2uBI/AAAAAAAAv50/g44tzoFDaR01QAzzwXYWwD13wwlnuO-nACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC085415"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Galveston Tree Sculpture" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Galveston Tree Sculpture" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--5muhmJBdNg/WqxI5YYw2WI/AAAAAAAAv54/14wGuUTjBQk35pijXxsLAEf7C721vZQTACHMYCw/DSC08541_thumb2?imgmax=800" width="470" height="436"></font></a></strong></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">We found this tour to be a delightful way to spend a sunny afternoon and enjoyed the carvings immensely. Have a couple of hours to spare? Why not see the sculptures for yourself. We think you will like them.</font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">An added bonus to the Sculpture Tour is the beautiful homes found in the East End Historical District. That is a topic for our next blog so come on back and enjoy these magnificent homes with us. </font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">Thanks for stopping by. Hope to see y’all back real soon. Have a great day!</font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p>Paul and Marsha Weaver OCT. 17, 2009http://www.blogger.com/profile/04066424117005030170noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5444152614012496655.post-35254324521718126502018-03-13T21:08:00.001-04:002018-03-15T17:29:10.890-04:00WE CAN'T BELIEVE THIS IS IN HOUSTON!!<p><font face="Arial"><font size="2"><strong>Saturday, March 7</strong> – We met up with Carrie and her friend, Holly, to visit one of Houston's historical sites. Located near the edge of downtown on the Buffalo Bayou is the “Cistern”. The “Cistern,” as it has been dubbed, was the City of Houston’s first underground drinking-water reservoir. Built in 1927, it provided decades of service until it was drained when it sprang a leak that couldn’t be located or contained. This huge concrete structure is hidden within the multi-use Buffalo Bayou Park, right next to the skateboard track. If you weren't looking for it, you would never know it was there.</font></font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TBabBTvDhv4/WqhzHUNh0oI/AAAAAAAAv0A/7MUU8U8pIaEWvFA2zIpChH0RBajnXu-PACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08460%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Houston Cistern" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Houston Cistern" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TK18SSxsTzU/WqhzK3iGQGI/AAAAAAAAv0E/Qs8FsGjjo-0tN1HaXWpBzK2VWBbd9Nu3wCHMYCw/DSC08460_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="388"></font></a> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Bike rentals are everywhere in Houston.<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Hi01tbKd6bA/WqhzO1psq9I/AAAAAAAAv0I/MoTP5Mn_FJQVBwCve9taSIT_OyJNUiBJACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08461%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Houston" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Houston" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kT_NyrsjwrI/WqhzSVjF3vI/AAAAAAAAv0M/pPf7XO0UoNcd2SIjJ294BvWIyXXlh9WhgCHMYCw/DSC08461_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></strong> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">On top of the Cistern is a beautiful lawn area, stage, and a patio area with a gorgeous view of the downtown skyline. We have visited this area several times in the past and had no idea there was a hidden gem below our feet. </font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-I71aejZFqsU/WqhzWU5_pjI/AAAAAAAAv0Q/8hxLAodLXGsYSzrq3pvqHiIvq5y_7GAwgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08519%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Houston Cistern" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Houston Cistern" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-V8wXfuX9Diw/WqhzZNubHwI/AAAAAAAAv0U/_NbHfQpHzaME96QB58s_37xfv6-qWIF8QCHMYCw/DSC08519_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">Down Periscope was built in 2015 to let visitors take a peek into the Cistern. It is being repair after the recent hurricane. </font> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Carrie and Holly check the periscope out.<br></font></strong><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-x7hNo43AvoA/WqhzeKEhPKI/AAAAAAAAv0Y/umjgJYvghtMsGc43ry8YY4N4FzropUrWwCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08516%255B3%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="DSC08516" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC08516" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Tq4Fy1agtws/Wqhzi61jmJI/AAAAAAAAv0c/fqo9iw3o4lUy9bS9aCw1Isu7QbanIjkiwCHMYCw/DSC08516_thumb?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">There are still signs of recent Hurricane Harvey flood that buried this area under more than 50 feet of roaring water. The city is coming back but will take time and tons of money to completely rebound from that disaster.</font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">The Buffalo Bayou is still brown. In the next two photos you can see how it took out so many trees along the water. <br></font><strong><br><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TBlcSJMKM0Y/WqhzooTFJBI/AAAAAAAAv0g/DGQHhThvi_QYWbPzPa6HEa28jCIttKo-ACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08465%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Buffalo Bayou" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Buffalo Bayou" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aqNUwTxsNTU/Wqhzqu0WlyI/AAAAAAAAv0k/ghF-drKvzbgzpBxuyQRaFAndCvqpgwLdACHMYCw/DSC08465_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></strong></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qb3046h4D3U/WqhzuSQHoTI/AAAAAAAAv0o/H9M0jbKoc1EnCU4b_SeFLceNjHq-mPWbACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08467%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="DSC08467" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC08467" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-O-l1tDpY61w/WqhzwnSreiI/AAAAAAAAv0s/CcIEmxAyEWMXcJNqhcEeF6-MDHHxA38_ACHMYCw/DSC08467_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">The visit to the Cistern begins with a stop at the Visitor Center where we picked up our passes for the tour. The tour costs $5. You can make </font><a href="https://buffalobayou.org/visit/destination/the-cistern/"><font size="2" face="Arial">reservations online</font></a><font size="2" face="Arial">. We then proceeded to an inconspicuous door in the wall off to the side of the Visitor's Center. Once opened, we passed through the door down a short walkway into a cool underground waiting room. After a brief explanation and review of safety instructions, our guide asked us to follow her down another walkway into the Cistern.</font> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Our wonderful, informative guide.<br></font></strong><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-l8oQsr7Jlcw/Wqhz2reqT3I/AAAAAAAAv00/cDg97njeSiUqiZaffKTLCNRG2leJuMQBQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08478%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Houston Cistern" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Houston Cistern" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vNb7ycKI7Ys/Wqhz-clpOhI/AAAAAAAAv08/tYa-T-3ng7coylrDjqB0wN4Q8aZrFWbnQCHMYCw/DSC08478_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">We think our guide memorized everything and anything knowable about the Cistern. Marsha had to go back to the Internet to refresh her memory on the facts. Unused for years, the 87,500-square-foot expanse includes 25-foot tall, slender concrete columns set row upon row, hovering over two inches of water on the reservoir’s floor. The space, which was only very minimally renovated to make it safe for the public to access, feels like a work of art in itself. The size of one-and-a-half football fields.</font> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Oh My Gosh! This place is awesome. 421 enormous columns. <br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vIgLucjewRI/Wqh0ERvcCfI/AAAAAAAAv1A/SDzKP22hJPob5iA0H-DhpRxfTkatkYQ8wCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08481%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Houston Cistern" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Houston Cistern" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ToMvuQ20IiI/Wqh0Ia9wH2I/AAAAAAAAv1E/XwGXhpQEv6wLhNdBRTG_u61OwEiHxYLIwCHMYCw/DSC08481_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tgNh0DO-630/Wqh0O5zM5_I/AAAAAAAAv1I/Pe0oWEwkExQs5cPTl1SQ_lMFzRullFO_wCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08492%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Houston Cistern" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Houston Cistern" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3qw_qKkcnJ4/Wqh0R_lNjdI/AAAAAAAAv1Q/t0hJQGprs_4H0JigahxGBlezxjrO3I4EgCHMYCw/DSC08492_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></strong></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">The guide explained that several inches of water is constantly pumped through the Cistern system and onto the floor to keep the concrete moist, and the air damp in order to maintain the environment that has existed in the Cistern for nearly 80+ years. The walkway around the perimeter, safety railings, emergency exits, and LED lighting are the only additions added to the Cistern since opening to the public.</font></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pETDMzB26WI/Wqh0XU9FbiI/AAAAAAAAv1U/LjUqya5svUE8MJKGhH_fIv6-iXTvu4e6gCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08486%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Houston Cistern" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Houston Cistern" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gGAMIf_kxlM/Wqh0f2syvqI/AAAAAAAAv1Y/Q5hpS1tkI6gPtjrYTVIyAg9y8bDKOOlewCHMYCw/DSC08486_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">The space is also accessible via small hatches that open to 14-foot ladders used before the public access tunnel was constructed.</font></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-O81nLDHcJWo/Wqh0iRAeziI/AAAAAAAAv1c/j8yusbEWQycotMd57BP65cRKb9HiSFTXgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08488%255B5%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Houston Cistern" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Houston Cistern" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LUGQOAb9I8U/Wqh0kRHsKwI/AAAAAAAAv1k/qZxrN-s_kVcQvSXw4acILSN4dXesbSByACHMYCw/DSC08488_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" width="358" height="470"></font></a></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">The spillway back when the Cistern was used as a water source.<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MNPV5wNN-lc/Wqh0oVshfCI/AAAAAAAAv1o/h73obSaEdkMIP3Jz5cDea6DvDwzxvPbGACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08493%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Houston Cistern" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Houston Cistern" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4BEfX4LHs8Q/Wqh0syxPWjI/AAAAAAAAv1s/VP8YosMFlkQJlKEDntVpTwKR7u61FeApQCHMYCw/DSC08493_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></strong></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Remember the photo of the Down Periscope…here is what it looks like under ground.<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_Rs8Gq1HLQU/Wqh0z8uhCWI/AAAAAAAAv10/iQRuDBgDgRY524l0tE6of2qzlLtaw3LSwCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08497%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Houston Cistern" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Houston Cistern" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-eeRl8Aic92M/Wqh06k9GSGI/AAAAAAAAv14/qDHh_36wUQE52Tea9AV8JuWVEp3sNtenACHMYCw/DSC08497_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></strong></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">The guide asked us to join in on an experiment to illustrate the echo effect inside the Cistern. She counted to three and had us all yell at the top of our lungs for several seconds then stop. The echo lasted for about 17 seconds. We did this several times. Amazing!</font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">We were then treated to an acapella rendition by our guide of God Bless America to show off the acoustics of the Cistern. She did a beautiful job with the song convincing us that with our ability to sing we would be turned down if we volunteered as a guide here at the Cistern.</font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">Before we left the Cistern, our guide gave us one last illustration of the beauty of the Cistern…a light show. Using a high powered lantern, she directed the light beam across the Cistern to illustrate an optical illusion that made the pillars double in height and appear to travel infinitely across the dark expanse of the Cistern. Very cool!</font> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">We took photos but they don’t do it justice. It is so amazing.<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4I_RYmboNPM/Wqh0-qPejcI/AAAAAAAAv18/RBnkiDRzgRgBVPDMzi5zZ4jJWo6GBL_GgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08507%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Houston Cistern" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Houston Cistern" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gjXq5hVGii8/Wqh1D3cRB1I/AAAAAAAAv2A/RhtaFQ53IPY7jg7NZgMP-tTB3X7kfjDwgCHMYCw/DSC08507_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></strong></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">That concluded our ¼ mile walk around the perimeter of the Cistern, one that our guide made walking backwards the entire time so she could talk to the group. We were lead back up the ramp to the surface.</font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"><strong>Our happy guide. Great job!<br></strong><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-eyEwke7Q4fU/WqrliRY4x9I/AAAAAAAAv3U/iafiKv8fOsMCg1WPxgjitEP25f4ZI1--ACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08509%255B4%255D"><img title="Houston Cistern" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Houston Cistern" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EW6jP2FKMsU/WqrlpBbCxXI/AAAAAAAAv3Y/I5lANBQzvN0ElLexjJFy0x6CrPNzThMkQCHMYCw/DSC08509_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></a></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">T</font><font size="2" face="Arial">he Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern is located at 105 Sabine Street, Houston, TX, 77007, and tours are offered Thursday through Sunday. Access is limited to guided tours. Reservations required. Tours are free on Thursday but still require a reservation. In addition to tours highlighting the history and architecture of this unique industrial site, the Cistern houses periodic art installations. If you want to see a short video on the Cistern, please click </font><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9M2RHFB5J64"><font size="2" face="Arial">here</font></a><font size="2"><font face="Arial">. </font><font face="Arial">What an exciting tour! Now we can say to others...”You won't believe what's hidden among the trees at Buffalo Bayou Park!”</font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">If that wasn’t enough excitement, we all headed to the Beer Market for some eats and drinks. We all had a great time talking about what we just saw, watching some basketball and filling our stomachs.</font></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zVGCiVIZy00/Wqh1WbY8jYI/AAAAAAAAv2M/p46vi8v8Z_4i5B0B_OsogHACCowYxcjpQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08534%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Beer Market" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Beer Market" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bG0KtVSyzc8/Wqh1ei3dKJI/AAAAAAAAv2Q/_mGNUOGihoI5ms2iZiOsKHMU_Zlm5CwWQCHMYCw/DSC08534_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">In case you didn’t know, it is crawfish season here in Houston.<br></font></strong><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pHA8vCY6WqE/Wqh1iRdTnTI/AAAAAAAAv2U/kNubmoUWlL4ZkLpsnUJVPpS4j-ANIzYMwCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08535%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Beer Market" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Beer Market" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5nyAczP41SQ/Wqh1kh1lp-I/AAAAAAAAv2c/9nbthALMXrUvDrplOv7nb1hWewvRmVKfgCHMYCw/DSC08535_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gyMUds2kehU/Wqh1oJyEzvI/AAAAAAAAv2g/drKnqtlWA3gkR7-mD-VuJbeiOcJm5SzCgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08536%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Beer Market" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Beer Market" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Th6ersDmfPQ/Wqh1q3mXnHI/AAAAAAAAv2k/ZI_jw3eG8KglEhlgYkEOlyfxbrY8JVApwCHMYCw/DSC08536_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Peddle Parties are in order every weekend.<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZStuzTCq15A/Wqh1wvUBREI/AAAAAAAAv2o/O3UYcUK9RlEhqIQEuSU0STMZ_Klh-rVKACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08537%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Peddle Party" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Peddle Party" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CwRsxn1oxEI/Wqh11ZPB-iI/AAAAAAAAv2s/HadhAEkYgI4vMPS0-SgiPNbdo8onNc15ACHMYCw/DSC08537_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></strong></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VCtDedCWY7I/Wqh16Dm0d_I/AAAAAAAAv2w/ZwXH_oe9kw4Pllq7nyDVLv7OLXYRLQcigCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08523%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Houston" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Houston" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pJTZ9vVnkyI/Wqh19ihxVJI/AAAAAAAAv20/ggaknTMxBggfzUMhIacKM0_hq--MgCc_ACHMYCw/DSC08523_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">Thanks for stopping by. Hope to see y’all back real soon. Have a great day!</font></p>Paul and Marsha Weaver OCT. 17, 2009http://www.blogger.com/profile/04066424117005030170noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5444152614012496655.post-7249124291902165742018-03-12T20:30:00.001-04:002018-03-12T20:30:16.598-04:00HOUSTON RODEO AND CONCERT<p><font face="Arial"><font size="2"><strong>Wednesday, February 28 – </strong>After visiting the retail booths, foodie spots and and animals here at the Houston Rodeo and Livestock Show, we met Carrie at the Wine Garden. We shared a bottle of wine with her and met up with Carrie's friend, Holly, her boyfriend, and her parents, who are here visiting from the Syracuse, NY, area. The Wine Garden is a great place to relax, listen to the music, and to prepare for the rodeo and the concert. </font></font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RagpkTTpFP4/Wqca0aT7cKI/AAAAAAAAvxc/nOyHbQ3g7xUqBBhbXH30J7sEGaDovXHlACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC083234"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Houston Rodeo and Livestock Show" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Houston Rodeo and Livestock Show" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0W3h0k8EBcU/Wqca1oQzZcI/AAAAAAAAvxg/B_dVzBRMUvU-INLQOHNVqzWEHsUTSzEEgCHMYCw/DSC08323_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">The gang…on the left…lol<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gTDjsmr8SPo/Wqca3aepslI/AAAAAAAAvxk/SrYOcu5buQIVheTgyTh-X_PFgebUtt0iwCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC083254"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="DSC08325" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC08325" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dERnKi8kgGw/Wqca4ywhTBI/AAAAAAAAvxo/6ulqqA_AKZ4d8blUrTNYJ3akc_y_V3A1gCHMYCw/DSC08325_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="384"></font></a></strong><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">A little after 6 p.m., we headed over to Reliant Stadium for the rodeo. It wasn't very crowded yet. We decided to sit in some empty seats on the lower lever for the rodeo, or until we were asked to move. It didn't take long for the stadium to fill up, but no one came for the seats we were occupying. So we enjoyed the entire rodeo from pretty close seats rather than the nose bleed section where senior “free” tickets force you to sit. </font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">There was bucking broncos, calf roping, bull riding, barrel racing, chuck wagon races, mutton bustin’, and more. We really enjoy the rodeo! We all seem to have favorite events and are never disappointed. Things are expensive though. Beers sell for $9.50 each! </font> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">We are all ready to enjoy the show. <br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-g9-wsier4hA/Wqca6ph6Q9I/AAAAAAAAvxs/GsAiwr8EFbkQll57-A2TOVGVyIoezaHUQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC083354"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Houston Rodeo and Concert" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Houston Rodeo and Concert" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FihbA2khK-U/Wqca7piRFuI/AAAAAAAAvxw/8gD2J5QvWsAJApfsRMjqoALBMuHfOJqCQCHMYCw/DSC08335_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></strong> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Opening ceremonies.<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lkpdFGn7Yt0/Wqca9RWTdTI/AAAAAAAAvx0/EoydGprXElgtboFdz4vTGwPKEXICfJpfQCHMYCw/s1600-h/rodeo12"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Houston Rodeo and Livestock show." style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Houston Rodeo and Livestock show" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jbU4UOOgJ7k/Wqca-rGfPvI/AAAAAAAAvx4/Z-spTekfg6YgbzmsJGwA0f7OiEd66xBuACHMYCw/rodeo_thumb3?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mncL1FcpFoQ/WqcbAXRrqEI/AAAAAAAAvx8/mKQaTASQ734N6n-ZsLBzwFXaoNaikjCCgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC083694"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Houston Rodeo and Concert" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Houston Rodeo and Concert" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3OCRkdTIDss/WqcbB_GwowI/AAAAAAAAvyA/fYIAyiEIvRYYjMMMZfiYp25hYf0JV7k1ACHMYCw/DSC08369_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="369"></font></a></strong></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zI5Zo0ASaig/WqcbDaxlt5I/AAAAAAAAvyE/CAsR6hnW2PkyyfwDSTHeeHEJcrgZ0LJxACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC083844"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Houston Rodeo and Concert" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Houston Rodeo and Concert" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QWAOFFLnQmM/WqcbEfbTuYI/AAAAAAAAvyI/IOOk9y2fmzcTKp9bh8jwJuTxAtFGqNzTgCHMYCw/DSC08384_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8RIQqtUssSE/WqcbGSoH9kI/AAAAAAAAvyM/SBkV46GkSbgj3SKNZAoYUcA1oioYfiY0wCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC083654"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Houston Rodeo and Concert" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Houston Rodeo and Concert" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FMdsdX9p4jc/WqcbHhlUboI/AAAAAAAAvyQ/CsaUgR14G-8h3MAb20cSrhv9opc_5P4kwCHMYCw/DSC08365_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="359"></font></a></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ROC-9SuI8Z0/WqcbJhtn4II/AAAAAAAAvyU/f6Yz3DCydYw2WLhxR2l9fjGNVFVeit7rQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC083915"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Houston Rodeo and Concert" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Houston Rodeo and Concert" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Yy9c8N04KPU/WqcbKwHJMCI/AAAAAAAAvyY/Qw1kvBVCvNouH1ESIel3Feim8UY9NXzeACHMYCw/DSC08391_thumb2?imgmax=800" width="470" height="454"></font></a></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">Every night they have a calf scramble. If a student can catch a calf an get in the center of the field, they get to keep the calf, raise it, and sell it. Nice way to help the kids out.</font></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">And they are off…<br></font></strong><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-u5y6XBDOLZA/WqcbMwWFszI/AAAAAAAAvyc/zl92FYbCZ8YAgcoleJgXt7VygVXZ04H8gCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC083954"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Houston Rodeo and Concert" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Houston Rodeo and Concert" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-T0lU9AFkKWQ/WqcbOFGQlNI/AAAAAAAAvyg/ObbsruWIUhgeeBHRJ8e8DaECWqEU9tt3wCHMYCw/DSC08395_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="363"></font></a></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-T9SFm_waaGI/WqcbQCI97pI/AAAAAAAAvyk/TSVtJkJg4soeVAKymOo8OxyTWg5J90_HQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC083984"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Houston Rodeo and Concert" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Houston Rodeo and Concert" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QffzUC4Vq5c/WqcbRFC66cI/AAAAAAAAvyo/L4tWFSvaJfcPHDGbXVKl_kVJ8L4NOdCdgCHMYCw/DSC08398_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-y77s6EWv69s/WqcbTIQaiZI/AAAAAAAAvys/pF1P1xRZAVoAW4gDAqkkpN-ga8w8J_8NACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC084004"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Houston Rodeo and Concert" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Houston Rodeo and Concert" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-35DosP0SKGY/WqcbUmQIA1I/AAAAAAAAvyw/ucp3JJU3Vi0jd0JJbu_M35lqfxbRKDwOACHMYCw/DSC08400_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">We love the Mutton Bustin’ contest. These little ones hold on for their life. So dang funny.</font></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-u_g9Lkhlavg/WqcbWY4-uII/AAAAAAAAvy0/QNJ8Kj1CJkI5wVO6gsCevcGVMh7N62iegCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC084084"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Houston Rodeo and Concert" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Houston Rodeo and Concert" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jGgT8EGs0eA/WqcbXYLYocI/AAAAAAAAvy4/h9lFMl6vOxApY-9QUNveJI2La3k4E6c3ACHMYCw/DSC08408_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="359"></font></a></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TMBGbowsGmg/WqcbY_e5jiI/AAAAAAAAvy8/ElBQs9poLtsVqu7BJWnXO32USHa7BUOlwCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC084094"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Houston Rodeo and Concert" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Houston Rodeo and Concert" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BVpmHyNpco8/WqcbaG1J6BI/AAAAAAAAvzA/dvc-Zv8ZsicB9nx2OvtTMndB2bXxO4B3ACHMYCw/DSC08409_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="310"></font></a></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">And the winner is….what a cutie.<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WgfxxpebwTo/WqcbcJpH2dI/AAAAAAAAvzE/XY7qF0I8_X0s3KqKZv2TmS6DJlku0ai_wCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC084144"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Houston Rodeo and Concert" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Houston Rodeo and Concert" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GGCnWH9TMrk/WqcbdE8G2EI/AAAAAAAAvzI/FN4NwBJh9QI35KZmV0wpb9_PGVtwAgRNQCHMYCw/DSC08414_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="342"></font></a></strong></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">We all pick our favorite to win in the Chuck wagon races. <br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-80ETurcUPvk/WqcbfTMINNI/AAAAAAAAvzM/ZhWu6KknRlsz6jTY6xHw0cztmJ_r6SCxwCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC084244"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Houston Rodeo and Concert" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Houston Rodeo and Concert" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jMqQGZuuAp8/WqcbgseGMEI/AAAAAAAAvzQ/qcGct4WoXnsdI_tu0NoHnW-JsibtE95HwCHMYCw/DSC08424_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="428"></font></a></strong></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">As soon as the rodeo concludes, the stage is driven out on the field in a matter of minutes. Pretty amazing to see this huge stage be driven out there. We were able to retain our “borrowed” seats for the concert. That also was pretty surprising. Little Big Town did not disappoint! It was a great show. It was wonderful to enjoy it with Carrie and friends. </font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IVOcTR63gBU/WqcbiblKPkI/AAAAAAAAvzU/erjRzvao-3Mm27fhzS2V4NT73_Fx24AegCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC084354"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Little Big Town" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Little Big Town" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xVkiI0ObEgg/WqcbjB6YZ5I/AAAAAAAAvzY/8GmC3bbJmBU5hiMmA0nvNCB_1Sre9FO5QCHMYCw/DSC08435_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Y2OXz_UwHm0/Wqcbk5TiwzI/AAAAAAAAvzc/rnEBMfIW2lkGU6dFAT2SlgXw-9KIFq_WQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC084445"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Little Big Town" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Little Big Town" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-coZjIXzdim8/WqcblzJ4-XI/AAAAAAAAvzg/GrMfhsgEfDYvGRXsVlSgem7HP7CilhY6ACHMYCw/DSC08444_thumb2?imgmax=800" width="470" height="332"></font></a> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">After the concert we headed to the light rail train for our ride back to the truck. We park at a nearby lot and only have to ride the train for one stop. The train and parking are included in one price for $20. Yep, things are expensive at the rodeo! Twenty minutes after returning to the truck, we pulled into the Houston Elks Lodge Campground. A long but enjoyable day! We are going to be here for at least a month, so stop back and see how we spend our time here in Houston. </font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">Thanks for stopping by. Hope to see y’all back real soon. 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We are here to visit with our daughter, Carrie, before heading to Ohio for the summer.</font></font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">When in Houston during March, we always try to attend the Houston Rodeo and Livestock Show. </font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TbDpSAYgUdE/WqWBJnCwXOI/AAAAAAAAvuA/JlvpuUu-alYt7XdyXBdFX-h1iVADbjEowCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC082454"><img title="Houston Rodeo" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Houston Rodeo" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-97Ht63twFWU/WqWbxXDjEyI/AAAAAAAAvuc/ILy1XrfJfzQvIKFFG7v_pb6-13wi8qptQCHMYCw/DSC08245_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></a></font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">This is a huge event lasting 20 days. Not only are there hundreds of animals to see in the livestock section, but there is a large vendor section of people selling all types of Texas type products and of course food. There is an entire building for horse shows and judging and tons of rides for the kids.</font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">Wednesday is “seniors”day. Seniors get into the exhibitions for free, and for $10 more can attend the rodeo and concert that follows. Tonight's concert is Little Big Town, which we'll attend, making for a late night!</font> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Rodeo Mascot.<br></font></strong><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-z1Es2pDTYjY/WqWbzqyR3jI/AAAAAAAAvug/oimi3bFFz3QafYXQPwezp7qwI_1BKswCQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC082475"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Houston Rodeo" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Houston Rodeo" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-z7ILm7Hip_w/WqWb1SoKEtI/AAAAAAAAvuk/NzjWndONuZEugfVMllgWuHp007FWPYwhwCHMYCw/DSC08247_thumb2?imgmax=800" width="470" height="437"></font></a> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Some little facts about Texas you may not know.</font></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tdYgR6xNX38/WqWb3My5WFI/AAAAAAAAvuo/OsZhqPIkyJ48JoKMgb2g8bqgP1GYxJFqQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC082685"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Houston Rodeo" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Houston Rodeo" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-en5iE1LGU-Q/WqWb4AlIxdI/AAAAAAAAvus/gcazXXN2oxYlNq4ng8FJHTa4OY4_mvJegCHMYCw/DSC08268_thumb2?imgmax=800" width="440" height="470"></font></a><br></strong><strong><br><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-B6E_EfDVl20/WqWb5w6ogvI/AAAAAAAAvuw/zYrlFXoewFIxynCtUVnX9p7EHC9dXS6KwCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC082665"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Houston Rodeo" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Houston Rodeo" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uEPzS8p63Io/WqWb7Lh6YdI/AAAAAAAAvu0/hi7mLTjs39QhAa7Ul8_-aaRf9-Qg_bRrACHMYCw/DSC08266_thumb2?imgmax=800" width="470" height="459"></font></a></p> <p></strong><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ss7A38WcPzo/WqWb-NVDQvI/AAAAAAAAvu4/SbqKYAZXREg5lN2SGY0II1SOYs6u0BoTQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC082645"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Houston Rodeo" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Houston Rodeo" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QM4WzY4WKq8/WqWb_nBru3I/AAAAAAAAvu8/zSx0P4l7URkJlEBGwuxzXr7b_b2A8QfxwCHMYCw/DSC08264_thumb2?imgmax=800" width="470" height="467"></font></a></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Our first stop is always checking out any new additions to the rodeo.<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XrL6Witr0po/WqWcCHitVpI/AAAAAAAAvvA/BIzKxXyeyhs5Y-77p8ji0vhNAkD1HGnVACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC082584"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Houston Rodeo" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Houston Rodeo" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4sR-XQ5vjzI/WqWcDnkHFGI/AAAAAAAAvvE/o3RA8oyHo8UgUdj_LLDIGMVOetFfiwkRQCHMYCw/DSC08258_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></strong></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vnrPsIb87bo/WqWcFl5uVvI/AAAAAAAAvvI/jJ0W246J4ugMsKqdjP8gx6tgIgzRfRLuQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC082594"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Houston Rodeo" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Houston Rodeo" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nngscRs-VlU/WqWcG2m6VYI/AAAAAAAAvvM/UIQwG-Wt9gQ4wQwoE-72R-DAoxhHfkbigCHMYCw/DSC08259_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="356"></font></a></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Marsha loves looking at the artwork done by Houston students.<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6tXpuZm6cmE/WqWcI5bvu2I/AAAAAAAAvvU/LF1gB_m0PGks47WCYSzY7U8Knl86Fg5kACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC083005"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Houston Rodeo" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Houston Rodeo" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lfmRdaEBP5c/WqWcKYAf3SI/AAAAAAAAvvY/JVx_PtKwXZkTM6GqZ3AiLdWqf2T9IV_igCHMYCw/DSC08300_thumb2?imgmax=800" width="470" height="462"></font></a></strong></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pqrPR0jtaB4/WqWcMhPPr5I/AAAAAAAAvvc/fvWEDu2hrdIcz8PGfXYLThdHt6bRX4OzQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC083034"><img title="Houston Rodeo and Livestock Show" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Houston Rodeo and Livestock Show" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qceuD8hhZY0/WqWcNrvNmvI/AAAAAAAAvvg/kZlS1rTYJegjsRvVb3dl_C2Ze6gFA0LIACHMYCw/DSC08303_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="383"></a></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">The quilts were outstanding this year…according to Marsha. Difficult to get good photos when we have to shoot through glass.<br><br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Dx9buGIoaZ8/WqWcQelxthI/AAAAAAAAvvk/v4tDLNJvKRkhRzV_A4AGvG3tv3n41dywwCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC083125"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Houston Rodeo" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Houston Rodeo" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-w6oypnube2Q/WqWcSRDZ_RI/AAAAAAAAvvo/ZSNb_bNp3jMOMMRhREr7CaexTf1rXpZgQCHMYCw/DSC08312_thumb2?imgmax=800" width="470" height="466"></font></a></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-v7yin_y99SQ/WqWcVOzpwfI/AAAAAAAAvvs/QO6hst3XoR0nJlzxELJtagjUjSMIXTDnQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC083094"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Houston Rodeo" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Houston Rodeo" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GydjQLwKe_A/WqWcWxz13lI/AAAAAAAAvvw/ihf_GXarF54tLtWGw2bbc01t_xXlmiI2gCHMYCw/DSC08309_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="405"></font></a></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Aisles and aisles of vendors.<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-smm1ciES-tA/WqWcZHAvJ4I/AAAAAAAAvv0/kJmEe8XhKcAMpcyTnBZWM4dyaYLkSZRZgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC082704"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Houston Rodeo" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Houston Rodeo" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BEd1MSzB9fU/WqWcaoAuRvI/AAAAAAAAvv4/8yjbss03rtMi035N0f8bBzaZwKbcZXOIwCHMYCw/DSC08270_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></strong></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Maybe we could use one of these in the 5th wheel?<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JEJ2wglYXuQ/WqWccsTglVI/AAAAAAAAvv8/NBSP7cFtOMYlyNk11Mo3wOuSLrfnKT2CwCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC082744"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Houston Rodeo" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Houston Rodeo" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-a7X3KxzxYpE/WqWceCZJAzI/AAAAAAAAvwE/R8h5_-A6F70Iq6c8NJVoHOsZgkXnHGPpgCHMYCw/DSC08274_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></strong></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bp1imAR0H9g/WqWcgF2AETI/AAAAAAAAvwI/bK08fFI8thgP_ye__t7VgiON1UW0oc95ACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC082714"><img title="Houston Rodeo and Livestock Show" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Houston Rodeo and Livestock Show" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-av-lPw9-BcU/WqWchmHJT7I/AAAAAAAAvwM/TXkROXDtZuUs9336QOxLAdezHX9_qzagACHMYCw/DSC08271_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></a></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">The rodeo is so big that they have to cycle the different animals in the bull pen area. Today there were just about 1,000 Brahman bulls. How do we know that you ask? Masha walked an entire aisle and counted the bulls and then multiplied by seven for the seven rows. The row she counted didn’t even have a bull at each station. Now that is a lot of bull for sure.</font></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">These guys were having a meeting of the minds.<br></font></strong><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ap9krgXnyUY/WqWcj5Qr0XI/AAAAAAAAvwQ/fUlaCksq3NgECpvKCbrhwWd9HtJ61SkCACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC082784"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Houston Rodeo" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Houston Rodeo" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4m3UrASC1J0/WqWckxpsicI/AAAAAAAAvwU/tsBtsM1lkkQLuiXDkRQKiV1vK413tHw7ACHMYCw/DSC08278_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_3QfOic1sWI/WqWcobMsbkI/AAAAAAAAvwY/6mxds2_0hxALGsjWMBhexRK2pfCkFJS7wCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC082874"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Houston Rodeo" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Houston Rodeo" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AVUOb0_w6tk/WqWcqIWht0I/AAAAAAAAvwc/FL2ZzITRzwc52pCh93Une4QfAwT16q26wCHMYCw/DSC08287_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="400"></font></a></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">The aisles go on forever.<br></font></strong><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Gwdl-24jO-I/WqWcsLnmF4I/AAAAAAAAvwg/os19aN8sQBM5W5MkThQ8B0MECHpwj246gCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC082794"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Houston Rodeo" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Houston Rodeo" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-i6LZ2hMII_Y/WqWctgWCVII/AAAAAAAAvwk/ofErITgqWCY74byKoa11A2jgkw45W6KqACHMYCw/DSC08279_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OFRbU4FzNs4/WqWcvtiQO9I/AAAAAAAAvwo/EkZcHJJFtYcezKO9UNIjWT7oiS3MB3LBwCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC082854"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Houston Rodeo" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Houston Rodeo" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UBiq4QNYmfE/WqWcxMtZGII/AAAAAAAAvws/rhSP-Gzj4Ygj6GNaumJYWeaed7ugMrZvACHMYCw/DSC08285_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Lots of decorations all around NGR.<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CXqjF00oE4s/WqWczLX6ASI/AAAAAAAAvww/7uYjAsOrKxgfGaqxZgqZ_HdrVzHP4cYLQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC083134"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Houston Rodeo" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Houston Rodeo" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5ofE0uzfKjQ/WqWc0X0aSeI/AAAAAAAAvw0/MI0qWyoqtJUYuci8JdiapOzWrzJLFQuLACHMYCw/DSC08313_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="449" height="429"></font></a></strong></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KEU-SnWYSTA/WqWc3WX9LsI/AAAAAAAAvw4/ZC6TtZTDYOc5ZWDEgfnYVeec342zBRZgwCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC083144"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Houston Rodeo" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Houston Rodeo" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YeYzefe2WGk/WqWc4idw19I/AAAAAAAAvw8/Wnw__a_ITLsA07uT1NwbVFqj63WMsIylwCHMYCw/DSC08314_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="467" height="429"></font></a></p> <p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">That should give you a great idea of some of the offerings at the Houston Livestock and Rodeo. Our next blog will cover the Rodeo and concert. A great start to a long but fun day.</font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">Thanks for stopping by. Hope to see y’all back real soon. Have a great day!</font></p>Paul and Marsha Weaver OCT. 17, 2009http://www.blogger.com/profile/04066424117005030170noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5444152614012496655.post-70250130305411200792018-03-08T10:55:00.001-05:002018-03-08T10:55:27.844-05:00BACK IN HOUSTON, TEXAS.<p><font face="Arial"><font size="2"><strong>Thursday, February 22</strong> – Yesterday was our last day in San Antonio, Texas. It was an awful day weather wise. It rained, and the wind never gave up. We just enjoyed a relaxing day inside. </font></font></p> <p><font face="Arial"><font size="2">Today, we had a nice short drive from San Antonio to Houston, Texas. We began on I-10 from San Antonio to Sealy, then traveled the backroads to Houston. It is so nice to get off the busy highway and enjoy the drive. </font></font><font size="2" face="Arial">We arrived in Houston before noon. We aren’t in our “normal” site. A gentleman is there, but he is to leave on March 4. We may move then. </font></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Site 5<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_0YoYNgsAIw/WqFcDUZyhLI/AAAAAAAAvr4/2iQJ_3p_x1oX9sG-0LNr7zoiu6IA5D2NwCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC082414"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Stafford Elks site 5" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Stafford Elks site 5" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-s0ikgBbrCYQ/WqFcG6uzoYI/AAAAAAAAvr8/5q6zaxdXgUI4NXE73b4p86FEu4YlUyYRgCHMYCw/DSC08241_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></strong></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ivH5XBk-UG4/WqFcJkiyAQI/AAAAAAAAvsA/PkS3wIkrLUceIfryHzOXfVOqhOrhmMWBgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC082424"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Stafford Elks site 5" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Stafford Elks site 5" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PgQ7avQ8WKg/WqFcMf7SW-I/AAAAAAAAvsE/kDvT2tIMthMyo18dFxgY45n8CKQcI80UQCHMYCw/DSC08242_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Looking right. Yes, they have had a ton of rain.<br></font></strong><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rdhCQzI76EY/WqFcPFserpI/AAAAAAAAvsI/1qCFWIvUdDYPmI4LQfgYUq6iwDNS2BV8QCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC082434"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Stafford Elks site 5" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Stafford Elks site 5" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-scPyHAzI0Os/WqFcRHVgoXI/AAAAAAAAvsU/tHDrIrY_B8s663sTxOmNREjqwUVTZT7uwCHMYCw/DSC08243_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Looking left.<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nlq2049iKV8/WqFcT5NB7CI/AAAAAAAAvsY/1GJePm8EWbo0ZJHJYuqqJY8xJEWzZQQ5gCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC082444"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Stafford Elks site 5" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Stafford Elks site 5" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-B2guIlLczys/WqFcV8PURmI/AAAAAAAAvsc/RJe-_D_4sDwr_xX_TpEr6Z78YyjO_0vHwCHMYCw/DSC08244_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></strong></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">We will be here at least a month enjoying visits with our daughter, Carrie, attending the rodeo, fun times at the Lodge and maybe doing some sightseeing. Paul has already washed his filthy truck and our 5th wheel. Man did both of them need a bath and bad! Unless we do something “blog worthy,” we won’t be posting much.</font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">David left so we are now in our “normal” Site #1. Bella is so much more happier in this spot. When we were in Site 5 and Marsha walked her, Bella would always want to go walk to Site 1. </font></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Nf_cliztix0/WqFcX-bw6pI/AAAAAAAAvsg/TFtliTdp0roPjwGdvgyHHSLa_o86mGYHgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC084524"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Stafford Elks site 1" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Stafford Elks site 1" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tlESEoGtiR4/WqFcaa20aeI/AAAAAAAAvsk/SrLuIRDRKCQ4h9WWJWj0iVrE2EnnHWhXwCHMYCw/DSC08452_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uEj1UCk-l8g/WqFcd4-X5MI/AAAAAAAAvso/m6aLB_o7o_4mGqVRbUN729yrUwaL1gu6ACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC084534"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Stafford Elks site 1" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Stafford Elks site 1" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZcIkkEppQdw/WqFcf8rrO8I/AAAAAAAAvss/6WWQ8uBVymsWNqdrYtR4exRHUJVTrzBAgCHMYCw/DSC08453_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Looking right. That is the Elks property on the other side of the fence. <br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IqHt-_9qZwI/WqFcjT-90LI/AAAAAAAAvsw/LvWp1c-PXTAk497zqKoe_OVWF8SOjL5vACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC084514"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Stafford Elks site 1" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Stafford Elks site 1" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OhKu637vMJI/WqFcnq8xqwI/AAAAAAAAvs0/5xfEG368KxUGDYWD2__qNDQAeXfxiQHoQCHMYCw/DSC08451_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></strong></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Looking left. Yes, those are puddles again. More rain last night. Yuck!<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HLLXbR7XdhI/WqFcsCPZulI/AAAAAAAAvs4/3kFoalvSLjAxnWiOd8uuz0215Y_3sEdRQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC084504"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Stafford Elks site 1" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Stafford Elks site 1" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-p1vpSMWU1J8/WqFcvYYngZI/AAAAAAAAvtA/alxhefhqvq8tuCaCqbWuXN6WJId40kTbACHMYCw/DSC08450_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></strong></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Bella in her element.<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QhZLahOecTw/WqFcytubs7I/AAAAAAAAvtE/Z-kantInLsANxArz1xB4SZMFdJ6AuoqTgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC084484"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Stafford Elks site 1" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Stafford Elks site 1" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yLtCZUXWhAM/WqFc1XsAkbI/AAAAAAAAvtI/hJOl07vETN0XiQkQRPeFobQ3qkkEQNEWQCHMYCw/DSC08448_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="410"></font></a></strong></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-j86fKPg8Pow/WqFc4GR33mI/AAAAAAAAvtQ/Poa5F19YQRE34QM5NOPsJhEEWEBn-a2cACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC084494"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Stafford Elks site 1" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Stafford Elks site 1" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-e7uuLSpX3VY/WqFc7AUIbmI/AAAAAAAAvtU/cWYyyAJyrkcN-xLIQrP4fpDyKAcNwHPzgCHMYCw/DSC08449_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">Thanks for stopping by. Hope to see y’all back real soon. Have a great day!</font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p>Paul and Marsha Weaver OCT. 17, 2009http://www.blogger.com/profile/04066424117005030170noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5444152614012496655.post-4866834100889469012018-03-06T20:12:00.001-05:002018-03-06T20:12:40.086-05:00A RAINY DAY IN SAN ANTONIO<p><font face="Arial"><font size="2"><b>Tuesday, February 20</b> – It was cloudy and misting a little rain this morning in San Antonio, Texas, so we decided on a couple indoor activities. We read that the Texas Pearl Brewery and neighborhood was an interesting place to visit. It is the former Pearl Brewery that has been repurposed into a shopping, eating, hotel, and living area. It is also home to the Culinary Institute of America. We walked around main building that is currently a hotel, visited several of the shops and tried to get a feel for the place. It certainly is a beautiful repurposing of a former factory that's for sure!</font></font> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Lots of specialty shops.<br></font></strong><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_OKq-1-_sdA/Wp86dU8tEPI/AAAAAAAAvqM/E5Ib55XGBU8USqb_jXabnouzdRtmO59NACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC082254"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Pearl Brewery" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Pearl Brewery" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8dR0MP3V0u0/Wp86oz1BarI/AAAAAAAAvqQ/6ZEiltpSlt0BrV6Lktku2m5Zs1muES6lACHMYCw/DSC08225_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="365"></font></a> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Luxury apartment living.<br></font></strong><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EgjJlRu3byI/Wp861ojlm_I/AAAAAAAAvqU/0IrG30Vjm4Az2NtR-Ai0SUdH4Cb_-6D5QCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC082264"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Pearl Brewery" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Pearl Brewery" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-glmaOIv5Vsk/Wp865REgsoI/AAAAAAAAvqY/KL2UKZNyqVUgWqSWUy5wuUGGJVD9UPqcgCHMYCw/DSC08226_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OJSp4mLRqf0/Wp87DZINJQI/AAAAAAAAvqc/_6h9BAu6qwQWzdSb6Ry0k7Jr_TicV_lhACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC082294"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Pearl Brewery" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Pearl Brewery" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-S4944jA7YVg/Wp87Omjzn3I/AAAAAAAAvqg/s2XQVdxS_uojqVrU3X2g8TAaUllTmYj9wCHMYCw/DSC08229_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">One of many upscale lounges.<br></font></strong><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FbaeflK0sAo/Wp87dkG0ejI/AAAAAAAAvqo/nKZT8pKAGsY_2QB6rFWdBxF5i6nb25IagCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC082324"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Pearl Brewery" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Pearl Brewery" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Jae7mhG3vLY/Wp87m2N8RBI/AAAAAAAAvqs/qd3cnxSJUosDpowNNlX0ioGT9k2IXMeKQCHMYCw/DSC08232_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-da1B0J-FX-U/Wp87t-9HJNI/AAAAAAAAvq0/HOT5wsq9yHYNx4QY0Amf9cqmuAwU5AEgACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC082304"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Pearl Brewery" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Pearl Brewery" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-m8RJ8itYZGk/Wp87zYKxH2I/AAAAAAAAvq4/7Y8Z-W7QMQEVvyFU59-144jcZURO1Vp3gCHMYCw/DSC08230_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a><strong><br><br><font size="2" face="Arial">The old reception area.<br></font></strong><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oCJUJNiAHV4/Wp874ChEptI/AAAAAAAAvq8/9tJRRvWG3kIJQM0eOxHounx4HIxrXCgeQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC082354"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Pearl Brewery" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Pearl Brewery" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-M5ADhwgPuwQ/Wp87-2BYKCI/AAAAAAAAvrA/VB5EukMX0aMgteoNw2hPeVVCWX41-xb9QCHMYCw/DSC08235_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-u2nAi7S9Bdw/Wp88J8Hn88I/AAAAAAAAvrI/Bd-iRE9YrqwMx9fHjK4G3kLc2QkNuad0wCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC082384"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Pearl Brewery" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Pearl Brewery" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lwIgNbQT4JM/Wp88WlA_pdI/AAAAAAAAvrQ/jYOigWjnDvMosZrrtxSwzjLM8kPcrt1kQCHMYCw/DSC08238_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="388"></font></a> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">We then decided to check out the North Star Mall, which is the largest mall in San Antonio. We walked around for about an hour, stopping in a couple stores, but soon decided we weren't in the shopping mood. </font> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">These boots light up at night. Always bigger in Texas.<br></font></strong><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MDrQbRdTh-g/Wp88cqiw8eI/AAAAAAAAvrU/eqFdBbJlkSUZA4EFXEVyTAZW0bGuGzdfgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC082394"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="North Star mall" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="North Star mall" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FV_R0BgMxFM/Wp88glESeqI/AAAAAAAAvrc/w2vaENmOWp8mNQxqpGYr9JdkAqmh1OODQCHMYCw/DSC08239_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="332"></font></a> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">It was a good attempt to find an alternative is sitting at home, but we soon found ourselves back at the RV relaxing for the remainder of the day. Tomorrow is our last day in San Antonio and rain may be in the forecast again. We'll see if we stay home or spend our last day checking out other parts of San Antonio.</font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">Thanks for stopping by. Hope to see y’all back real soon. Have a great day!</font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p>Paul and Marsha Weaver OCT. 17, 2009http://www.blogger.com/profile/04066424117005030170noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5444152614012496655.post-83809083783583437372018-03-04T17:18:00.001-05:002018-03-04T17:18:24.765-05:00SAN FERANDO CATHEDRAL AND REMEMBER THE ALAMO<p><font face="Arial"><font size="2"><strong>Monday, February 19…continued</strong> – After our visit to the El Mercado in San Antonio, we then walked up to the 18th-century San Fernando Cathedral. It is the first church built in San Antonio, the oldest standing church in Texas, and one of the oldest cathedrals in the U.S. San Fernando Cathedral was founded by a group of 15 families who came from the Canary Islands at the invitation of King Phillip V of Spain and is the oldest, continuously functioning religious community in the State of Texas. This beautiful Catholic Cathedral has many gorgeous stain glass windows and beautiful religious statues. In a small room near the entrance is the tomb of the Alamo defenders. A small sarcophagus contains the bones of Davey Crockett, Jim Bowie, Sam Travis and others killed at the Alamo. </font></font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--osYL-rr1rM/WpxwQCSCLGI/AAAAAAAAvmw/oTZDkeQuYHEDKhS5t6xkTT87vI_kuGIpgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC009325"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title=" San Fernando Cathedral" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt=" San Fernando Cathedral" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jdsy5ceEjYM/WpxwQ3AA3HI/AAAAAAAAvm0/wYVqSIx5Nb0V9nZLbyGwVDdVe4Uh_-MNgCHMYCw/DSC00932_thumb2?imgmax=800" width="358" height="470"></font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YITihLT5IZo/WpxwRrGMQRI/AAAAAAAAvm4/9wPUs8JhiyQB5C2PW5UqZN5ndJlg94oeQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC009304"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title=" San Fernando Cathedral" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt=" San Fernando Cathedral" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cMwjBIlUBqg/WpxwSG9eMRI/AAAAAAAAvm8/d-SC7Hhe-KoEYXtcCAer5C7gO5WqA-r6gCHMYCw/DSC00930_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="368"></font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QjZuiEGIRf4/WpxwS5hlN-I/AAAAAAAAvnA/wN3OSsSl2QIbF8JU02i-z362LcQaxWUXwCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC009344"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title=" San Fernando Cathedral" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt=" San Fernando Cathedral" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7nk3gWqccMM/WpxwTu9NQ0I/AAAAAAAAvnE/jsw5gEKzrgA8H9QWTGilzBKmTmN2qWyegCHMYCw/DSC00934_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ej8UirybjZk/WpxwUOGp3FI/AAAAAAAAvnI/fR3jWDBSE-k0J-G1PCTRn8Maek5rQkrKgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC009364"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title=" San Fernando Cathedral" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt=" San Fernando Cathedral" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jPkE3MnwsqA/WpxwVKtLhOI/AAAAAAAAvnM/y4J-Ln7jRpMNDlfrW2WSKse4znZzCHr0ACHMYCw/DSC00936_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Stations of the Cross were gorgeous.<br></font></strong><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OjrSA3OIkfU/WpxwVowVpVI/AAAAAAAAvnQ/y0hSePZ7Zrg8xncPVfaM4ZaufP4uF_IQwCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC009384"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title=" San Fernando Cathedral" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt=" San Fernando Cathedral" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FVYhPi1p6Uc/WpxwWYEHsQI/AAAAAAAAvnU/L4-wZbOAUoEj-b0RuAkstIcocEYZod_3ACHMYCw/DSC00938_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Marsha and her love for ceilings.<br></font></strong><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hWnC3BU4p54/WpxwXP9mMPI/AAAAAAAAvnY/6zuaNbroTyETxoOC469UteKe0hYJn7RZgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC009394"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title=" San Fernando Cathedral" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt=" San Fernando Cathedral" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TBqrhTn5Cus/WpxwXuxbFGI/AAAAAAAAvnc/I2CaIl_syzY9M_1cS6pDPC6klHSK_U7igCHMYCw/DSC00939_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7ce3aBrBsXs/WpxwYmZhhJI/AAAAAAAAvng/o_7YiChatU4ECETvL73AXPCSZZhfYSttwCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC081654"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title=" San Fernando Cathedral" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt=" San Fernando Cathedral" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oLRKi2bMPTk/WpxwZGMTIyI/AAAAAAAAvnk/Hh0tnznREcs_Kh5SKybJ9dTlVdajdPMYACHMYCw/DSC08165_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="378"></font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CjiCADuesvc/WpxwZ0KknfI/AAAAAAAAvno/nxsW2CH7yw4r3QF45ChN_22ZrSe2e3JiACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC081664"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title=" San Fernando Cathedral" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt=" San Fernando Cathedral" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3WfW-DM31O8/WpxwaZ0yvYI/AAAAAAAAvns/SHk03FnZb-M-WvDPm5R54cIN7HwqWSchgCHMYCw/DSC08166_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="410"></font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">The </font><a href="http://www.thealamo.org/visit/index.html"><font size="2" face="Arial">Alamo</font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> was our next stop. If you've never been to San Antonio, you might be surprised to find the Alamo located right downtown. The town actually grew up around this famous mission. It is also surprising to find the Alamo is fairly small. As the website so accurately puts it….</font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">Their call for aid and refusal to surrender in the face of overwhelming odds stirred America and the world. Their sacrifice helped give birth to Texas.</font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7CwYPtciItI/WpxwbMX2EOI/AAAAAAAAvnw/x2n_q84P4hYr9JUL8xT8Lm_Lkw6rzR2pQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC081804"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="v" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="The Alamo" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UtZcgrFuwLA/Wpxwb6kaPJI/AAAAAAAAvn0/PoA2HPaWnygucDDnIRf00mpN8_eFALqkwCHMYCw/DSC08180_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="318"></font></a> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iW90E3ULAds/WpxwcWk2YZI/AAAAAAAAvn4/xz-INt4lWMw2q5GsW0pZCJLs_qXNJ_CvwCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC081824"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="The Alamo" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="The Alamo" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-X-YIrj1wqFU/WpxwdKwa6mI/AAAAAAAAvn8/77YWetpXfewgE61g-ETTyeWC2LtsUrp8ACHMYCw/DSC08182_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7Hxfm8eTIDY/Wpxwd47o7QI/AAAAAAAAvoA/-FxByzwpUw4NsUmmYjy-YhDh6mU3Hc89wCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC081844"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="The Alamo" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="The Alamo" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-eEGkAsdhTvI/WpxweWOnYfI/AAAAAAAAvoE/3rEgTQvCsNMCpty_vTnCcFVG0btb1aKMwCHMYCw/DSC08184_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="348"></font></a> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kw0tsOHKBUw/WpxwfNTqwAI/AAAAAAAAvoI/P3mZpQXzfug0FCFcB9Oc6GpswfHMiilJACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC081854"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="The Alamo" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="The Alamo" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zPaHe0M3ghQ/WpxwfzwlafI/AAAAAAAAvoM/JyZZNeXsM38z-wZAuV21u-gJRQk1J7sWQCHMYCw/DSC08185_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Look at the window and you can see how thick the walls are.<br></font></strong><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GQrAWYFLiqc/WpxwgS3SxzI/AAAAAAAAvoQ/V1h17uy3JTclik7rupqTTgQ_TNdghpH0ACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC081874"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="The Alamo" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="The Alamo" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aHrTRloHweU/Wpxwg1cTUMI/AAAAAAAAvoU/e2B_u-mOhWQRXXR4dtFpl0TOnuotumLFgCHMYCw/DSC08187_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a> <p>There are several small tents with people dressed in period attire explaining different aspects of life and events from the time period. <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">A dentist explains the tools of his trade, and the doctor’s. Look at that hacksaw. WOW.<br></font></strong><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3AuhEArtjLg/WpxwhmGk9wI/AAAAAAAAvoY/qkLR7wv8Bm0Q6GhPww0Mx0aQHlE_EwF1wCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC081954"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="The Alamo" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="The Alamo" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aG1b4zqUfeY/WpxwiY_lNNI/AAAAAAAAvoc/-PPh2P0ZvyQ7JR2RCGNxft7j3UlKruk5ACHMYCw/DSC08195_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">This gentleman explained how they loaded their guns. What a task. <br></font></strong><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vwPkB1bfRSU/Wpxwiy5leNI/AAAAAAAAvog/ZSzEXnv1WmA2GiqqGbo-MoQKAoc14dgQACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC081984"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="The Alamo" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="The Alamo" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SQdocj3nPx4/Wpxwjo6wzgI/AAAAAAAAvok/aiqoDO0aFCAOyNoOlcqwjrvrIXCP_cY4gCHMYCw/DSC08198_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">The visit and self-guided tour is free to the public and is a well-done presentation. We watched a movie from “The History Channel” about the battle…excellent. There is a nice museum in the long barracks located within the walls of the fort.</font> <p><strong><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Wc8FDOhUOG8/WpxwkVR5HvI/AAAAAAAAvoo/zf920pZRgXkXJ9E895M3thxm5fpe_XF4wCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC082065"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="The Alamo" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="The Alamo" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qKul3j4mfYA/WpxwlA2IzNI/AAAAAAAAvos/-6ikHlzDS043bfQyGZM-QYbvMGcdNxh3wCHMYCw/DSC08206_thumb2?imgmax=800" width="470" height="337"></font></a></strong></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">A hospital room.<br></font></strong><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Wvs5QehRcoI/Wpxwl_KogFI/AAAAAAAAvow/ZqMRDgYxlzUbT9F0DPXUy-RJF5BuVWzCACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC082044"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="The Alamo" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="The Alamo" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yXcYKGh54EY/WpxwmYzVx0I/AAAAAAAAvo0/Rfxk32tMwTEOXEhkHh2mm-KHMk9ds-25QCHMYCw/DSC08204_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></p> <p><strong>Baptismal font.<br><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-edJ77OFKErA/WpxwnKxVOwI/AAAAAAAAvo4/ngH7NaRQMSgbFKu7aG7YM5zJX-ghGMcugCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC082084"><img title="The Alamo" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="The Alamo" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9fOr7uV_SFA/WpxwnoR71yI/AAAAAAAAvo8/gir147KFGlYF3sMmmHp1JbYnwmNKKRzcQCHMYCw/DSC08208_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></a></strong></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Outside the Long Barrack.<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mqIk-Va9BM4/WpxwoewyajI/AAAAAAAAvpA/xp5w4uODAIcLj4sHs0euBIn8vVEj67RwACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC082204"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="The Alamo" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="The Alamo" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-n2jjNlLTf0Q/WpxwpFNkmiI/AAAAAAAAvpE/ykvfdwy9eRc6LOG3MuMxqU9dhXuEtBm_wCHMYCw/DSC08220_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></strong></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">This live Oak is amazing. Do the math. It is 146 years old.<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xHT4U7DiC6s/Wpxwp5-Q6-I/AAAAAAAAvpI/EI0a_IOh_qovEXlhP6rAD4sJmEFClHE5QCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC082145"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="The Alamo" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="The Alamo" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nrHOG4J9Les/WpxwqZGRl6I/AAAAAAAAvpM/_2ByXI_dLeoENle5WjwERpP1Ky_mVd1HgCHMYCw/DSC08214_thumb2?imgmax=800" width="470" height="321"></font></a></strong></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6nN7-E_wVZI/WpxwrPM_9fI/AAAAAAAAvpQ/eUuxAkbjL9osrpbGTUMa6ZVCUqV9AfhvACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC082014"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="The Alamo" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="The Alamo" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-s577W0yZqxk/WpxwrxcXjeI/AAAAAAAAvpU/bAW3_PGBmdwSP4epY8toE4Re6avkR29vwCHMYCw/DSC08201_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">After spending the next hour looking for where we parked the truck, we loaded up and headed back to the RV park. There for a minute we thought we might have to spend the night in the Alamo. Parking certainly isn't a problem in the area with numerous lots, decks, and metered street parking. We added to our exercise for the day by walking quite a few blocks out of our way but luckily found our parking spot. </font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">Rain is in the forecast for tomorrow. Our truck and 5<sup>th</sup> wheel need a good bath after our stay in the dusty desert around Big Bend. We'll see if the predicted thunderstorms hit the area or if more outdoor touring takes place. </font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">Thanks for stopping by. Hope to see y’all back real soon. Have a great day!</font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p>Paul and Marsha Weaver OCT. 17, 2009http://www.blogger.com/profile/04066424117005030170noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5444152614012496655.post-81520466285654757502018-03-03T07:57:00.001-05:002018-03-03T07:57:34.664-05:00KING WILLIAM HISTORIC HOME DISTRICT<p><font face="Arial"><font size="2"><b>Monday, February 19</b> – We began our second day in San Antonio, Texas, by visiting the King William Historic Home District. Settled by German immigrants. these beautiful homes were built by German immigrants and date back to the 1790’s. Nearly all the homes in this area along the San Antonio River Walk have been restored to their original grandeur. Many of the homes are constructed with beautiful Texas sandstone, which we found especially appealing. This is a very enjoyable tour, and one we would highly recommend. Be sure to pick up a brochure. There are about 45 houses on the tour. Thanks Laurel, </font></font><a href="http://ravenandchickadee.com/"><font size="2" face="Arial">Raven and Chickadee</font></a><font size="2" face="Arial">, for the great suggestion. </font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">Ernst Altgelt, the first to build on current-day King William Street, is credited with naming his street after King Wilhelm I of Prussia. </font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7wXKIAbElk0/WpqbeZ5gSaI/AAAAAAAAvkk/NdO4Khg-mtYvEcYUs93vg7LSB0N_dMM-gCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC008974"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="King William Historic Home District" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="King William Historic Home District" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sAV0IwduF7s/WpqbfIw-J0I/AAAAAAAAvko/p-ZropOQYPEfZnIRmalxH4rPj013bGVtACHMYCw/DSC00897_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="401"></font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Five gables and six chimneys. 1905-06.<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LPEa2gr10mQ/WpqbfkWqFEI/AAAAAAAAvks/4lx7RSAeNt4qXqCE_IwdpjiN9MxG6bHBwCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC008924"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="King William Historic Home District" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="King William Historic Home District" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OzRNX70d0fg/WpqbgupUBCI/AAAAAAAAvkw/IwhNnpYrm8g_FAZvzwYc66QHKqMMQTYYACHMYCw/DSC00892_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="385"></font></a></strong></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Italian Villa Style. 1880. <br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-V2XgSQb6jKA/WpqbhEA4RKI/AAAAAAAAvk0/6WrT6lKurvA3_jvfM6o09YAjTCvLeQehQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC008384"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="King William Historic Home District" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="King William Historic Home District" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Z2faADgsM1M/WpqbhhU9MSI/AAAAAAAAvk4/MOZA61KrpccrHumPJxYzFqDi8aQUaPQGQCHMYCw/DSC00838_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="362"></font></a></strong></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Three stories. 1876. Paul’s favorite<br></font></strong><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-e6B-YS7IA5Y/WpqbiAQEwEI/AAAAAAAAvk8/8zsZcjoFqL4FogqYaAm2r-EXzxQFyotgQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC008464"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="King William Historic Home District" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="King William Historic Home District" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-b2u4Fjo4RDA/Wpqbi7jHSaI/AAAAAAAAvlA/Wt2-HrVkiP8Dx78NOjjbUfRzkgmYGdzQQCHMYCw/DSC00846_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="304"></font></a></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Empire style home. 1887.<br></font></strong><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-F5ikhkpUc4k/WpqbjfNYbNI/AAAAAAAAvlE/gT_kr9gum2IuKlN9b0LjOJDIGBXsn4eegCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC008524"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="King William Historic Home District" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="King William Historic Home District" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yc7UNhtL9HY/Wpqbj-DWUJI/AAAAAAAAvlI/1XUdcGNloeYzmRWIDqPVpTNrSNdPxk9VgCHMYCw/DSC00852_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="406"></font></a></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Victorian French. 1876. Marsha’s favorite. <br></font></strong><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-d4QsgJ5b7zk/WpqbkrOcseI/AAAAAAAAvlM/f7HIvOjDMxMe_zKZTIVZARs5pqr14UHFgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC008584"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="King William Historic Home District" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="King William Historic Home District" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-p0fkPcEo4XE/WpqblZ4iNgI/AAAAAAAAvlQ/xE7CLUoaDzMyZpcAB3cwF-UYBeF99Vc5ACHMYCw/DSC00858_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="332"></font></a></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">Our next stop was Market Square. This area is composed of several large building containing many smaller Hispanic shops in the Mariachi Plaza. It has the feeling of being in Mexico with similar merchandise one would find in the typical Mexican border town. We enjoyed walking through many of the shops but didn't find anything we couldn't live without. We then took a tour of the outside shopping opportunities. We did stop at a delicious bakery for a treat. </font></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yCu0wsnB56w/Wpqbl9SMdMI/AAAAAAAAvlU/zOCxuTt78bYavY-UGA6tdb3j0jfO5uX4ACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC009184"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Market Square San Antonio" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Market Square San Antonio" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yj3vL0D3FBc/WpqbmWEQqFI/AAAAAAAAvlY/paTYPhgNPtoM4TBioe31bmAGjdWQ8AF4ACHMYCw/DSC00918_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="421"></font></a></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4_cP_-XlYhs/WpqbnNmqFRI/AAAAAAAAvlc/-V4H06y2fxsJhWfEp-QA-f3UqgKHVWIcgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC009174"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Market Square San Antonio" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Market Square San Antonio" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TLC58xCqWQM/WpqbnufYUJI/AAAAAAAAvlg/EnEFB5wJoNgOAYk4zxJZXFvewBFTqEjywCHMYCw/DSC00917_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="346"></font></a></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Indoor plaza.<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hkMpq2mDxcE/WpqboTqPcJI/AAAAAAAAvlk/g-OAH6qignMZzIfbyH1zPniBgEcfj_jPgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC009114"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Market Square San Antonio" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Market Square San Antonio" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-impbD6If8i4/WpqbpP1NGyI/AAAAAAAAvlo/AzdOQV-ThZk2ZhbXaCSfY2KeDpxvA1HigCHMYCw/DSC00911_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></strong></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cnK_n1O8zmU/WpqbpmEaBQI/AAAAAAAAvls/HljbacScYeIlqKJC4bB0RKSCS2s9quxdgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC009024"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Market Square San Antonio" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Market Square San Antonio" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-s2Nydi3rbR8/WpqbqLl5pfI/AAAAAAAAvlw/Z_i5koQOu00mrC3elvRj6UGIJ2HHsEylQCHMYCw/DSC00902_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Outdoor shopping. The weather wasn’t very nice.<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yOBeWj1vkLU/Wpqbq1IBi9I/AAAAAAAAvl0/TNyLTS3HVxUJCVnkoK9A04KOsU5k8naNgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC009064"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Market Square San Antonio" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Market Square San Antonio" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Zs4VjenZyUo/WpqbrhbRqGI/AAAAAAAAvl4/xb65UHcVK9EXOwGnrH2YXtn789RCiOwHQCHMYCw/DSC00906_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></strong></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Q8w7_VllPxE/WpqbsKRiHDI/AAAAAAAAvl8/bqcF1qn3N-E2RRpNOAEAAatESXinBiNWgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC009084"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Market Square San Antonio" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Market Square San Antonio" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QIJvhuUHweg/Wpqbst6StwI/AAAAAAAAvmA/k0fKZWTgUogMfMolfWNy4TtbygtpX3wNACHMYCw/DSC00908_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Great bakery.<br></font></strong><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Qd_6GTO-z84/WpqbtK9IbpI/AAAAAAAAvmE/Wtew8Z1zCBEHb165cvm7f-MGsSUlOpPWwCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC009144"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="DSC00914" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC00914" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6f99qwB1ndQ/WpqbtibmRMI/AAAAAAAAvmI/UQt8vLqIxj48ecWHZI7cryTc3Nndlxo2ACHMYCw/DSC00914_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">This guy wanted to know if he could pass as a Mariachi musician. What do you think?<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mnREhdulLH0/WpqbuAzTqnI/AAAAAAAAvmM/5imusaaehGIRerhn3_fi8TbHNsCoBfpjwCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC081783"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="DSC08178" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC08178" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yHf_UwjPjjw/WpqbvFVoVnI/AAAAAAAAvmQ/VL4bDi8QPtkT3UjMmQAMxxITTALX_zJpQCHMYCw/DSC08178_thumb?imgmax=800" width="470" height="412"></font></a></strong></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font><font size="2" face="Arial">Thanks for stopping by. Hope to see y’all back real soon. Have a great day!</font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p>Paul and Marsha Weaver OCT. 17, 2009http://www.blogger.com/profile/04066424117005030170noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5444152614012496655.post-14212607864955641342018-03-02T08:10:00.001-05:002018-03-02T08:10:30.708-05:00SAN ANTONIO RIVER WALK<p><font face="Arial"><font size="2"><b>Sunday, February 18</b> – We had an uneventful drive from Del Rio to San Antonio, Texas. We are staying at Braunig Lake RV Resort. It is a Passport America park where they permit unlimited days at 50% off. It is priced right with the discount, but it is not worth the full price of $56/night if we were not a PPA member. </font></font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">The streets are gravel with concrete pads for your RV and a concrete patio. The sites are full hookup and there is cable TV if desired. This RV park is quite large and your neighbors would be close if full, but fortunately we do not have neighbors on either side of us. </font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MsXyxxPYpfg/WplM3GAqmZI/AAAAAAAAvhg/cZPzDrOpzdgtOxYsbvhaH7qvtj1-N6SwQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC082214"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Braunig Lake RV Restort" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Braunig Lake RV Restort" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lin_NDv3slU/WplM4OTc2qI/AAAAAAAAvhk/K0FbPYYhz_wTDBMh96k-q-2ySzPUXyACwCHMYCw/DSC08221_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pQbW2JvCtRU/WplM4zJQU5I/AAAAAAAAvho/DVQ22nX8itcnSOJjZ5Hv0nhuVx1FAM4JgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC082224"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Braunig Lake RV Restort" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Braunig Lake RV Restort" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7sulaa0TicE/WplM5mibI3I/AAAAAAAAvhs/1nl00V2gRKc-CHGGTICJ0_wEQ4GJzml1ACHMYCw/DSC08222_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Looking right.<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SoUgarAgbwo/WplM6fr9pvI/AAAAAAAAvhw/rz_rgts2Wm0kACkCsl4cEjRgsNau_KDmgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC082234"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Braunig Lake RV Restort" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Braunig Lake RV Restort" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2oj3dlgGU6c/WplM7PDtK3I/AAAAAAAAvh0/n_gsSJgTRpEKX9WoDXTjiI38VOlC5FyMgCHMYCw/DSC08223_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></strong><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Looking left.<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oXr1NIshGx4/WplM7ozdiDI/AAAAAAAAvh4/2lDO7F3uUbc-RRDsHTKNnRl6OGTENpe7QCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC082244"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Braunig Lake RV Restort" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Braunig Lake RV Restort" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dstR_7qFVvo/WplM8BA5vhI/AAAAAAAAvh8/qXPoXXmBxdcortw4GrcnfbbDhelNzQyygCHMYCw/DSC08224_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></strong><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">After getting set up in our site, we headed to downtown San Antonio which is about 13 miles away. We only had to jump on I-37 and were downtown in about ten or fifteen minutes. We parked in a church lot charging a reasonably $5 for all day! Public lots one block away were charging $20. </font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">We then walked about four blocks to the Visitor Center were we stopped for maps and information. Of course, Marsha had already done extensive information gathering on-line, but she wanted to clarify a couple items. We then headed below street level to the famous River Walk. </font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">If you've never been to San Antonio, the </font><a href="https://legacy.lib.utexas.edu/apl/history-san-antonio-river-walk"><font size="2" face="Arial">River Walk</font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> is a pretty amazing site! We been here before but never took the boat ride on the river. It is only $9 for seniors and $12 for adults. You'll have to guess what rate we received. It is a 35 minute ride. The driver/guide gave us an informative information about the Walk and building along the River. It was very well done. We enjoyed the boat tour thoroughly. </font> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Our chariot waits.<br></font></strong><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9mqiiQyvzt4/WplM80o7DbI/AAAAAAAAviA/hw9NY-ZrIZwXadKDXQUOEKX23dkLcmj9gCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC007224"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="San Antonio River Walk cruise" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="San Antonio River Walk cruise" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oNhRsMjClcw/WplM9u67NqI/AAAAAAAAviE/RYrSRZYrhnwqFTcLNC-AALKpKWPbjbtUwCHMYCw/DSC00722_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0Nk5rzzTqjI/WplM-C-xFmI/AAAAAAAAviI/WZx7ariVkxQ5ccpqkkZaYgOFCq_oS5YJACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC007544"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="San Antonio River Walk cruise" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="San Antonio River Walk cruise" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yV9wwBx5zkU/WplM-9v2PAI/AAAAAAAAviM/vBAPwzSE6j8X24zC0vum8RWryDUepFEcwCHMYCw/DSC00754_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-O5Hm02mDc1Q/WplM_WRF1KI/AAAAAAAAviQ/dbrSuFmJZJ8ylMSJiKKsRpYk6k7hSedKQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC007344"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="San Antonio River Walk cruise" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="San Antonio River Walk cruise" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qHR2yVKBENI/WplNADo7BMI/AAAAAAAAviU/a63-TCRhmlgAbSH1T2xSAsXvEF3cRXI2ACHMYCw/DSC00734_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Sd3QFSSI5ks/WplNAqlZ3EI/AAAAAAAAviY/QsIvdCWdhpYoPivsD5IKwBZVBBEDtUEtwCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC007514"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="San Antonio River Walk cruise" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="San Antonio River Walk cruise" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7EXx0FVWcoE/WplNBAFZrxI/AAAAAAAAvic/_-HWdlNQ9sYIiQzcnLOceDktDICYsO6mACHMYCw/DSC00751_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">This building is pretty cool to see from the water. Here is what it looks like.<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ySRczDWYrRw/WplNB_6YHcI/AAAAAAAAvig/aoxRpK02G9krzPhX6LFus8vd1J8acJmLACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC007475"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="San Antonio River Walk cruise" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="San Antonio River Walk cruise" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FNu6L4Y70J8/WplNCQvrOuI/AAAAAAAAvik/zRh1t2ZiZ7kDJPzJg7CNxVoo7e1K9HbsQCHMYCw/DSC00747_thumb2?imgmax=800" width="358" height="470"></font></a></strong></p> <p><font face="Arial"><font size="2"><strong>But go around the corner and it looks flat.</strong><br></font></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-veFgxfMC7oE/WplNC_rE7_I/AAAAAAAAvio/_mcCVNa_UkUiXERNCEqPWtJVpMFtm-ddACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC007485"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="San Antonio River Walk cruise" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="San Antonio River Walk cruise" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-S1NFtAHs5p8/WplNDue_hqI/AAAAAAAAvis/5m90apmL724YSA3lVBQF-KCYGiRtDybGQCHMYCw/DSC00748_thumb2?imgmax=800" width="358" height="470"></font></a></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">We then walked around quite a bit and took in the sights of the River Walk.</font></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">San Antonio for whom the city and river are named. A gift from Portugal.<br></font></strong><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RHd7ptaD1GM/WplNETRWuhI/AAAAAAAAviw/HnSUqhwjbUEsooI3OtzdFhDmJB1VmpRFACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC007635"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="San Antonio River Walk " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="San Antonio River Walk " src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kuN-xRsm1tk/WplNFMO-4vI/AAAAAAAAvi0/Fqlp-JywP9cAAy9eFH-Y__3TWfywTsEOwCHMYCw/DSC00763_thumb2?imgmax=800" width="470" height="462"></font></a></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">A little New Orleans influence.<br></font></strong><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FLqm2m3qspw/WplNFtpJrPI/AAAAAAAAvi4/t8zjiNJHmwYMBjnlnFh06dTLo1gZJ3u8wCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC007494"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="San Antonio River Walk " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="San Antonio River Walk " src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Dve7C0Yk0nY/WplNGH8CWaI/AAAAAAAAvi8/ixWga0Q7ZBQPmJSJR7pyE7_xhdbdyIJEwCHMYCw/DSC00749_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">These five bells represent the five missions in San Antonio.<br></font></strong><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GlmyQcsJEmw/WplNG_sJU-I/AAAAAAAAvjA/pKyzfzNahwcpF0OsCUecVJPApAfExuJYQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC007354"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="San Antonio River Walk " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="San Antonio River Walk " src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YiAF606sDQs/WplNHcVcLBI/AAAAAAAAvjE/FcclFu5D-rsgHEO9UgC6yT4ajThV5MhzACHMYCw/DSC00735_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="380"></font></a></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">We then stopped at the famous Del Casa, the first River Walk business on October 4, 1946, for a light lunch and a margarita. We sat at a table along side the river and enjoyed our lunch and drinks. Being a three-day weekend, it was pretty crowded downtown, but the river tends to spread the people out at ground level and below. It wasn't bad at all.</font></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">There is Paul saving our table.<br></font></strong><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-g5_pSb_XI98/WplNICyN9rI/AAAAAAAAvjI/DU9gnKjunog2ZQJvsQybJipTfeYrIvSbgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC007814"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="DSC00781" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC00781" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rbzp6XfXgxI/WplNIqiScKI/AAAAAAAAvjM/H75BPx2_TBgjE9G2qv9hhtaUi-BtY7OuQCHMYCw/DSC00781_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">We then visited the Hotel Menger which is the oldest continuously operating hotel west of the Mississippi. Teddy Roosevelt and his Rough Riders frequented this hotel and most likely the bar as well. In the name of following these historic figures, we decided to have another margarita at the hotel in their memory. </font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xK5qJXc8nfs/WplNJSBncOI/AAAAAAAAvjQ/roH25_IPG4MJeAEKJjOZrc_Cd2yYTfhxwCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC007934"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Menger Hotel" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Menger Hotel" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-onR-AVxVPZQ/WplNJ0aW0zI/AAAAAAAAvjU/yCpvvqeOUXg2MCHp0aYSk-Vi0FchfayqQCHMYCw/DSC00793_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-26SvdgviLl8/WplNKsGPrHI/AAAAAAAAvjY/8t46xWtr00kkx1prhmP-9luhXf9zBlPEwCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC007204"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Menger Hotel" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Menger Hotel" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fmO7zThc034/WplNLPUilFI/AAAAAAAAvjc/JlJV4CL5O3k-cC9NLOuhEBTQuOdO25vRwCHMYCw/DSC00720_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LFkhjsWfWek/WplNLok-_UI/AAAAAAAAvjg/Z8NbAxctG50BTZKAjdYJVvRfsaMgWqhBwCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC007954"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Menger Hotel" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Menger Hotel" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NjehyGC6D4M/WplNMRoi22I/AAAAAAAAvjk/AkzGrJe73MgpolvF1gWPu1Se6fmf7zjzACHMYCw/DSC00795_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="391"></font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">We stopped at the famous Buckhorn Saloon, 1881, considering another drink, but the service was so bad we left. Probably a good thing! This bar is full of mounted animal heads and has additional mounts on the upper level which they charge to visit. </font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-o5rl2MWsjXE/WplNM-WQ4FI/AAAAAAAAvjo/fU4yhY9cpTsTHXGd8ldORo0_zctjLtOggCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC007854"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Buckhorn" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Buckhorn" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-runb2TfeavA/WplNNewuKmI/AAAAAAAAvjs/62fXIcY3EgYFPZtlehd5ZwdIQu3vRxlrwCHMYCw/DSC00785_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="469" height="429"></font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vofWbu5DMfQ/WplNOI9DeEI/AAAAAAAAvjw/RqzlIkmPy28AsOL5DZuOh2gaVA-E9lxbQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC007874"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Buckhorn" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Buckhorn" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-p5xGu86juXw/WplNOt91RRI/AAAAAAAAvj0/oprhweCIfWMxaTzsrehqvZvoXeCNGcp5wCHMYCw/DSC00787_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oEv10YcSC-M/WplNPTRsqXI/AAAAAAAAvj4/M4L27lUBwL8rjFeLb17kf0P-BeAGNLBmACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC007894"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Buckhorn" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Buckhorn" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tH3F4bp2zsU/WplNP5LDJUI/AAAAAAAAvj8/thQlvoqYUkAWsPc63f3Xt6yzgEjgbF5kgCHMYCw/DSC00789_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">After walking a bit more and considering dark cloudy sky, we decided not to wait around and see the lights. We decided to head home figuring we'll be here for several days and can catch the lights another night. It was a pretty busy day, which isn't unusual for us. We have more days full of planned visits so y’all stop back and enjoy San Antonio. </font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">Thank you to one of our followers, Moonfly13, for helping solve the cloud mystery. Remember in our last post, we showed a couple of photos with a line of low-lying clouds. Moonfly13 left this comment….Looks like a " morning glory cloud" - extremely rare ! Marsha did some research, and sure enough it is called Morning Glory cloud….BUT…so many of the articles on the Internet (not using any articles from Wikipedia) state that The </font><a href="http://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/natural-wonders/the-morning-glory--the-spectacular-australian-meteorological-phenomena-most-australians-have-never-heard-of/news-story/715bfa2675f426f20d89beeaed324c31"><font size="2" face="Arial">Gulf of Carpentaria</font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> is the only place in the world the morning glory clouds can be predicted. So, Marsha did more research. She thinks they are really a type of Arcus cloud called rolling clouds. These type of clouds usually form ahead of thunderstorms. This </font><a href="https://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/climate-weather/stories/10-images-of-ominous-roll-clouds"><font size="2" face="Arial">article</font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> on MNN (Mother Nature Network) shows excellent examples of what we witnessed. We are sure this is way more info about clouds than you intended to read today…lol</font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tDpsaremjrg/WplNQgQWzDI/AAAAAAAAvkA/WQyUEpUEYbYvXi2y5VSDhvbreFcLg-K5gCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC00698%255B4%255D"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="roll clouds" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="roll clouds" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-C57rqAkwmTs/WplNRLQjSSI/AAAAAAAAvkE/7VaoZDvsPMwMIEcAB12ICLvKrOtifsriQCHMYCw/DSC00698_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">Thanks for stopping by. Hope to see y’all back real soon. Have a great day! </font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p>Paul and Marsha Weaver OCT. 17, 2009http://www.blogger.com/profile/04066424117005030170noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5444152614012496655.post-68497322112883223222018-02-28T07:54:00.001-05:002018-02-28T07:54:27.128-05:00UNEVENTFUL DRIVE TO DEL RIO ELKS LODGE<p><font face="Arial"><font size="2"><strong>Saturday, February 17</strong> – We had an wonderful and uneventful trip to Del Rio, Texas, today. We began our travel by heading North on TX-118 which is rated as a scenic highway. It lived up to its reputation. What a beautiful drive. There was some pretty significant climbing for the first ten or so miles, but it then leveled out through Texas prairie country until just south of Alpine, Texas. We then finished the climb through beautiful mountain vistas until reaching US-90 in Alpine. This area has some spectacular views that we really enjoyed.</font></font> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">There was an awesome cloud cover. We have no idea what this<br>might be called. Any ideas?<br><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3NMSlnoZoMs/WpamX4VwO6I/AAAAAAAAvfw/MKGsXC8YZuUMQYrOi8HXna0l5rIhVJ73wCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC006944"><img title="drive to del rio" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="drive to del rio" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lBxCVtrjBW0/WpamYtjxKmI/AAAAAAAAvf0/wsOwT_V_EoY0N7PRZH05yjSq6xkXughWwCHMYCw/DSC00694_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="340"></a></font></strong></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DeMNSw1OEqM/WpamZAOKbzI/AAAAAAAAvf4/0u5g-iWkuKkgLZQ4i7peVNT2gsuxOt74gCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC006984"><img title="drive to del rio" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="drive to del rio" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Asdg6ePduvc/WpamZp4uQLI/AAAAAAAAvf8/hkMrwNrNsdYg-p5dHGAYRzXTWmDBJ_gWQCHMYCw/DSC00698_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></a></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">Once on US-90, it was typical Texas prairie until we crossed the Pecos River near Langtry, TX. We traveled the up and down hilly foothills again through the Texas canyons until we reached our destination in Del Rio. We are staying at the Del Rio Elks Lodge.</font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2nKFK-XOXts/WpamaDoYZmI/AAAAAAAAvgA/pmgQGKiqWtIs-oARhKpnQw2twrvF7pAKwCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC007054"><img title="drive to del rio" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="drive to del rio" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tIvuIvU0Qg4/WpamalYlusI/AAAAAAAAvgE/srV450cStNA8N_rr5Uql9vbR_RTdrwLfwCHMYCw/DSC00705_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></a> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">The Elks Lodge has ten RV sites with newly installed 50/30 amp electric and water at each site. There is a dump station that is easily accessible on the 7.8 acres here at the Lodge. The sites are side by side gravel and about 40 or 50 feet wide. They are as deep as you need because they are situated along the edge of a field. We did not unhook our truck. We were also the only RV in the campground. There are also smoker type grills at each site. The cost is $15 per night or $5 for dry camping. The folks in the Lodge were typical friendly Elks members.</font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cMfhlFOAxAg/WpambAvavoI/AAAAAAAAvgI/ln-7TgeyeU0i7KevTk0zzTyBwPbvI0p7QCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC007074"><img title="Del Rio Elks" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Del Rio Elks" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-s_6VXxLMTu8/Wpamb2ALFeI/AAAAAAAAvgM/JiUYcaK5sg49ycB7dCT2WZ5SkKe0R3JdgCHMYCw/DSC00707_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></a> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QduaxyA8K4k/WpamcaCTIkI/AAAAAAAAvgQ/n4KqcU_Bcwk6Wq0OUhfycBdqzoON5JJSgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC007084"><img title="Del Rio Elks" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Del Rio Elks" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-o5J6K5GP1cM/Wpamc7zEYcI/AAAAAAAAvgU/hXomw7xVcGwHUO-5vgfTR2ntmRDofzeYACHMYCw/DSC00708_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></a> <p><strong>Looking right.<br><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yGMTWrdk3tI/WpamdvZqCNI/AAAAAAAAvgY/SHbDntr_1qAzc66IORu_qLo-emCv2QmlACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC007094"><img title="Del Rio Elks" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Del Rio Elks" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_GR_c3wpalM/WpameO_xj_I/AAAAAAAAvgc/9-2nXIFgjT4mXOsWXhdQSIeBb9Y4m9EYACHMYCw/DSC00709_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></a></strong> <p><strong>Looking left.<br><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wRDYRgA4kQM/Wpamev_KelI/AAAAAAAAvgg/7100EouTxG0lC566_D8gSNnalTG8KlH9QCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC007104"><img title="Del Rio Elks" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Del Rio Elks" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-K1aQBMUpZL8/WpamfKpmoqI/AAAAAAAAvgk/yzti7JgLxds8rCmz0w4AABTgxBZx1VW3QCHMYCw/DSC00710_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></a></strong> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">We are only here overnight and are then heading about 175 miles Northeast to San Antonio, Texas. We'll be floating down the river, enjoying the River Walk, and seeing the local sites. This is our third time in San Antonio, a town that never gets old. So stop back and enjoy some city life with us.</font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">Thanks for stopping by. Hope to see y’all back real soon. Have a great day!</font>Paul and Marsha Weaver OCT. 17, 2009http://www.blogger.com/profile/04066424117005030170noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5444152614012496655.post-40056932819592744962018-02-26T11:04:00.001-05:002018-02-26T11:04:17.604-05:00TERLINGUA GHOST TOWN<p><font face="Arial"><font size="2"><strong>Friday, February 16</strong> – We spent our last day here in Terlingua, Texas, just relaxing around the RV, doing some cleaning in an attempt to fight the ever-present dust in this desert environment, and visiting the Ghost Town in Terlingua.</font></font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Dz9RpC_9d08/WpQvnbpgTEI/AAAAAAAAvck/SYyRGPLUfw0Anw0iFiPCB5O6NqOxaNz0ACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC081034"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Ghost Town in Terlingua" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Ghost Town in Terlingua" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-juBoqLBC7yk/WpQvoDPYz0I/AAAAAAAAvco/z1qfjmLI7toNn89WqRfvdQ3lCV9d-4ksACHMYCw/DSC08103_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="381"></font></a> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0xNLiRt6V_8/WpQvooSHsqI/AAAAAAAAvcs/HYAXGIK0o-sjU92RPEQxEEwFHH4T8--YwCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC081459"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Terlingua ghost town" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Terlingua ghost town" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nGTAH3FH2IY/WpQvpcyKJWI/AAAAAAAAvcw/eLspqwU87W0CJCc7HW3Nr1MdbxSswR3EQCHMYCw/DSC08145_thumb3?imgmax=800" width="470" height="297"></font></a> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">Once home to 2,000 people, Terlingua was a thriving mercury mining town. Abandoned in the 1940's and then repopulated in the 1970's, it is now an active community of artists, musicians and free thinking individuals. This was once a thriving town with a butcher shop, ice cream parlor. Today it appears to be a community family or “hippie style” community from the past. The folks are living for today and enjoying life one day at a time.</font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">The Terlingua Trading Company is a touristy/variety type store and also seems to surviving economically. Marsha even helped their bottom line by purchasing some agate stones for her pine needle basket hobby.</font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5d0WNglt4lw/WpQvp41MV1I/AAAAAAAAvc0/6i-11i4cjJ48VYUq7h7qzh1Xz2LWb5O2wCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC081044"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Ghost Town in Terlingua" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Ghost Town in Terlingua" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cl65v94Y9l8/WpQvqnxBhEI/AAAAAAAAvc4/pUHaKCvCboYChBjEColAMMOr-D6jtleKACHMYCw/DSC08104_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EEpdeGJu6ds/WpQvrCLBkhI/AAAAAAAAvc8/DIjNhN1AgCwTF6zEkSEoe2aEf_7OQxA8ACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08139%255B4%255D"><img title="Ghost Town in Terlingua" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Ghost Town in Terlingua" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-b0to-ezDTWA/WpQvrghCYaI/AAAAAAAAvdA/eNXLoB-B_koMe2tf4j7069DoCLjDfeQ_QCHMYCw/DSC08139_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></a> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">All the structures are historic and very fragile. Many built of adobe and slowly wearing away as a result of the environment. Many of the building are privately owned and used as bars, restaurants, or artsy shops. </font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">The Starlight Theatre is a restaurant/bar that is probably the most profitable business in the small ghost town. We enjoyed several drinks there the other night and understand the food is pretty good but maybe a little expensive. They also have local entertainment nightly which we enjoyed.</font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JPoW-_OpjZw/WpQvseTwSdI/AAAAAAAAvdE/ExMHCrsvLh07W_2qTGQ4TyQvoNHrixwIACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC081324"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Ghost Town in Terlingua" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Ghost Town in Terlingua" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FW-z1dDxBKs/WpQvs9dTvzI/AAAAAAAAvdI/NYKMaysHizMl6V9lWWia97_1XskNYlgjQCHMYCw/DSC08132_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-p5IyUcc-usU/WpQvtRIJmFI/AAAAAAAAvdM/6qt8TupMtUQ0Em1KHVYoH7MQDJm-DhQUgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC081374"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Ghost Town in Terlingua" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Ghost Town in Terlingua" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gfuc666Gf1g/WpQvuDTd6AI/AAAAAAAAvdQ/tt5dF24E0kEEfPFopbnAmmaNOHIBDI6ygCHMYCw/DSC08137_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="353"></font></a> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3ZuhT1UowcA/WpQvur66cZI/AAAAAAAAvdU/_LVYu42wEZANEzLvcDywa7r9CVKnEagnACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC079604"><img title="Starlight theatre" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Starlight theatre" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jgj-J9578QA/WpQvveC4ejI/AAAAAAAAvdY/sNogt4_wZRoWN0S_QtxIYgl4oK1jbojrQCHMYCw/DSC07960_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="338"></a></font></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4vrj1DInrLo/WpQvv9XzajI/AAAAAAAAvdc/Wmu_Iz7VLG8Ho2CV_r5VsXB9K66ib1FQgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC079684"><img title="Starlight theatre" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Starlight theatre" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XICPlA15Ja4/WpQvwW4UjpI/AAAAAAAAvdg/hYTZTS0SeMM67EY4MSwh7RCxHJ0NE8LtgCHMYCw/DSC07968_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></a></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">Most of the remaining buildings are in a state of severe deterioration. Someone seems to be trying to save the church by replacing adobe and stucco. Hopefully the funding will hold out, and the church will be saved.</font> </p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Saint Agnus Church was serviced by a priest that came once a month.<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1w-jHHXK-go/WpQvw-zj3tI/AAAAAAAAvdk/iafWwVGRgqEQfqW0qLCxETcoJV7gO_PJQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC081194"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Ghost Town in Terlingua" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Ghost Town in Terlingua" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tiE0auiD_6U/WpQvxXqo5gI/AAAAAAAAvdo/hXt-klo-2OQRQyl7FIWHkA677ZWK16qigCHMYCw/DSC08119_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="391"></font></a></strong></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hTZr8ZmmMl8/WpQvyPekmxI/AAAAAAAAvds/9DE5OKmRZjItDxfvMEIymZjAj_uNULrBgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC081214"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Ghost Town in Terlingua" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Ghost Town in Terlingua" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-o7wyWqFfnqc/WpQvylz-MdI/AAAAAAAAvdw/K4PwruR9reY996SBYsku091psMNMYcz2gCHMYCw/DSC08121_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-65PyoOY6pmo/WpQvzfk4x0I/AAAAAAAAvd0/1JTZ6V_dG7IBq_3BeNsUADy0AE2x6ukqQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC081284"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Ghost Town in Terlingua" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Ghost Town in Terlingua" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-480mR3JGaBM/WpQvzzq1yXI/AAAAAAAAvd4/7srDLCsxGxIt5oWymtd3_LU_5qVwU4dlQCHMYCw/DSC08128_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Perry Mansion, named after the mine owner.<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rw1au8OMFxY/WpQv0qfjopI/AAAAAAAAvd8/iH0xpBLUxY8hRxpBoBWC0lHOYHL37uB-wCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC081184"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Ghost Town in Terlingua" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Ghost Town in Terlingua" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Zcebbh0MHqQ/WpQv1FV-GMI/AAAAAAAAveA/kvAQU5ShhsAUyo5LG-6IpMTDYUg8e-t0ACHMYCw/DSC08118_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="354"></font></a></strong></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">The Perry School started as a “tent house” with one teacher. It became a <br>five-room building with four teachers, a principal, and 80 children.<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TNUAi9J4YVE/WpQv1vgm3aI/AAAAAAAAveE/SJuorOb5jHMI3nlFLUKy_g34AJoFChFJACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC081164"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Ghost Town in Terlingua" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Ghost Town in Terlingua" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0ZFaQPur0lw/WpQv2GEu6EI/AAAAAAAAveI/jUdVN1KPOGguvfbgEkGLS2R-AAyXQI5MgCHMYCw/DSC08116_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="371"></font></a></strong></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">This shaft is one of hundreds that were hand dug. <br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-13nVtIfmcn8/WpQv2s-nmNI/AAAAAAAAveM/HgInIUE01n0kJyCxjpiyshO70139YIMNACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC081084"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Ghost Town in Terlingua" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Ghost Town in Terlingua" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KCAaQWxhdAE/WpQv3G4w0pI/AAAAAAAAveQ/T6L-zYpALKMOw1KAWxv0Sps0T234Cs5LgCHMYCw/DSC08108_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></strong></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">He acts so dumb sometimes….lol<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-88ZgDPEe3oY/WpQv3upXJKI/AAAAAAAAveU/AWhOBTDwH3g1ftYxnmCOeoNE9iez03oJgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC081074"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Ghost Town in Terlingua" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Ghost Town in Terlingua" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LMuTVj8CSgU/WpQv4SiGqZI/AAAAAAAAveY/Lh887ZS3vmQrpo90vFqhpURp40YfCZqNQCHMYCw/DSC08107_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a><br></strong><br><font size="2" face="Arial">The Terlingua Cemetery is another interesting area. Over 400 graves inhabit the cemetery, the oldest from 1903. Many of the inhabitants died in 1918 from influenza. Not a single person died from mercury poisoning as a result of working in the mine. This cemetery is still in use today. We enjoyed strolling among the tombstones and reading about some of these pioneers and quietly paying our respect.</font> </p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5L7jqfoDFbk/WpQv4_SjJNI/AAAAAAAAvec/CMZX1VkdiJwdO-kxjYTS42Hh3HIDxIFaQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC081634"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Terlingua Cemetery " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Terlingua Cemetery " src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JyzA-0EKcBc/WpQv5Vz-YZI/AAAAAAAAveg/TCTpOtthQ5wWciAb4zckXiE9CSBidRrGQCHMYCw/DSC08163_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OhCMrMt5maI/WpQv52G-5rI/AAAAAAAAvek/E30Vzi9qBpgCbF-wfI0a6Uhbj8T-msNJwCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC081625"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Terlingua Cemetery '" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Terlingua Cemetery " src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kncmNFuZCxo/WpQv6ShVaYI/AAAAAAAAveo/fPdmL1YmoO0fU8Ta6_82jexF76g778k5wCHMYCw/DSC08162_thumb2?imgmax=800" width="402" height="470"></font></a> <p><font face="Arial"><font size="2"><strong>US Marine Corp, Korea, Purple Heart.</strong><br></font></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VgE8DGj9B8c/WpQv65N5DHI/AAAAAAAAves/DNvNsz4kb64KhfWudcKTdBnJuVhTZ54VgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC081574"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Terlingua Cemetery " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Terlingua Cemetery " src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ck8oyPNuiAU/WpQv7Wz0dZI/AAAAAAAAvew/thD3wyoMPLQ_sU2Lh51Iko7hSTacZtzeACHMYCw/DSC08157_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="396"></font></a> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rZaP6WTI2og/WpQv8Or2egI/AAAAAAAAve0/Z2JFN0CKmqkEe4nuYPtOg8mldeQiXwCkACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC081614"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Terlingua Cemetery " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Terlingua Cemetery " src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bLgqdlhjM7w/WpQv8-293ZI/AAAAAAAAve4/CzY9dJoHHGQOzVT2y9D9kTRidd-5TM8BACHMYCw/DSC08161_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Died in 2014.<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--rHBXW4kbk4/WpQv9StmOxI/AAAAAAAAve8/7JpC2O4CDVsXJ_0mn7lMYaI3KIdOKJbVACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC081514"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Terlingua Cemetery " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Terlingua Cemetery " src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0U5arfaU8iM/WpQv96I4SOI/AAAAAAAAvfA/xDowAdLFDq0SWsSvD7OkLBdZko4rIjjZQCHMYCw/DSC08151_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="386"></font></a></strong></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">1886-1945.<br></font></strong><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YyEF3_SpA7s/WpQv-RyLr4I/AAAAAAAAvfE/UCNNQkhSYp4o2iJ52plg_7R76zLr9sT4gCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC081594"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Terlingua Cemetery " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Terlingua Cemetery " src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--HXZblsuXSY/WpQv-8_ehFI/AAAAAAAAvfI/Jrx3tWPaEWM0t4-VQm7KjBEHIzHNY6SQQCHMYCw/DSC08159_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">A big thank you to Erin/Mui, <a href="http://2totravelphaeton.blogspot.com/">Two To Travel Phaeton</a>, and Laurel/Eric, <a href="http://ravenandchickadee.com/">Raven and Chickadee</a>, for all their wonderful suggestions for hikes in Big Bend, super blog posts and lots and lots of emails. Y’all made our visit fantastic! Tomorrow we head back East stopping in Del Rio, TX. Come along for the ride!</font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">The photo below was taken through our screen door. We both heard someone talking. When Marsha looked out the door, there was some man sitting at our picnic table having a conference call. Not only that, but his dog was laying at the bottom of our steps. What is wrong with people? </font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yV9BzMTKtFU/WpQv_WkiXwI/AAAAAAAAvfM/Oyd8CS6Gvd4wkL1d5VNXHQvHaWGiFFP_ACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC081024"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="campground" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="campground" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JV6Ziv5Jkak/WpQv_9yY5hI/AAAAAAAAvfQ/WqxmR8g9wYgalCAdUn-a9YuHNdOw16sNACHMYCw/DSC08102_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="387"></font></a> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">Thanks for stopping by. Hope to see y’all back real soon. 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The weather report called for high temperatures this afternoon, so we hit the trail a little earlier this morning planning to be out of the hot afternoon sun. It did reach temperatures in the low 90's by late afternoon, but we were home relaxing. It didn't feel near that hot. It's a “dry” heat, you know! </font></font> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Sunrise greeted us before our hike.<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yXRRHpL-XgQ/WpFxjtbLFHI/AAAAAAAAvaY/9OejAJ3ZORIu1KrWY7pOS1beuv09JQKhgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC080394"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="sunrise" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="sunrise" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-H28sb04hFic/WpFxkdaL2CI/AAAAAAAAvac/Ei_56GpuJdcixplabKvsT6ljXo5UkJ8VACHMYCw/DSC08039_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></strong> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">We were hiking the Chimneys Trail this morning. The "chimneys" have always been an important landmark in Big Bend. It is rated moderate, but it was fairly easy in our opinion. It is a flat scenic desert trail to rock formations of an eroded dike.</font> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">The trail.<br></font></strong><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CK9xdFVe5eA/WpFxk1Ub9FI/AAAAAAAAvag/yduoYo2-h-Y7Ueu5BDpLfmkakOl7Yr19ACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC080524"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Chimneys Trail" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Chimneys Trail" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ctrV0C9lwlg/WpFxlV7hOaI/AAAAAAAAvak/U6bxriWYPNQnKYEmQjwbG9vw8E50tl4hgCHMYCw/DSC08052_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="388"></font></a> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Through a wash.<br></font></strong><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XSiP9XeSyEY/WpFxmEvdmRI/AAAAAAAAvao/Q5hUQsYmL6cOaNCznRxZPOZLERN3OtCCACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC080554"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Chimneys Trail" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Chimneys Trail" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NHsemXEAhmc/WpFxmoX8iTI/AAAAAAAAvas/h7OBfkDft1IJbziJKCJTTdp9ykIjr8EbwCHMYCw/DSC08055_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">More beautiful scenery on today’s hike.<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FVVUGsCmpw4/WpFxnMLuZJI/AAAAAAAAvaw/cncmnP666LkU8UjDryI_K5wUhDjDtG1nwCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC080594"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Chimneys Trail" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Chimneys Trail" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-deuCNiky5Co/WpFxn2y_WWI/AAAAAAAAva0/VE-Yhb5gtskQoXeoqr_D6aSIOXsl1oa2gCHMYCw/DSC08059_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="347"></font></a></strong></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NkfkITVQpLg/WpFxoa2bkHI/AAAAAAAAva4/OqcgD492XOcqrGha6Y7U1ELrAdRjpaCTgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC080614"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Chimneys Trail" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Chimneys Trail" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XLW2fs3SUJI/WpFxo8RLgUI/AAAAAAAAva8/gR4Lpnhai50weWtKOmdFKLhZJ1vIhTfZACHMYCw/DSC08061_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OQe_Ia0k3yw/WpFxpdq22cI/AAAAAAAAvbA/3HAcZCMm1RsuLO--fr6Byz_BJv2vUB-NQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC080664"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Chimneys Trail" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Chimneys Trail" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-t2xqkBh_-hM/WpFxqL7E6XI/AAAAAAAAvbE/MyYY6Klu5L4kDEmpoh3F7d-pw71pjK0YwCHMYCw/DSC08066_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="455" height="429"></font></a></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">We love seeing the “purple” or “mauve” prickle pear cacti.<br></font></strong><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3fRk0zvQYZY/WpFxqtn_eYI/AAAAAAAAvbI/AyVZLkKr9zsI-am_9dVIR9_E4sdYsb73QCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC080494"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Chimneys Trail" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Chimneys Trail" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dSfLJdaz85o/WpFxrB4OTnI/AAAAAAAAvbM/xmyRxPbQfuUR2RrqQv9Hpjz14KudZIQlgCHMYCw/DSC08049_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">We made it.<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--LqKaAoCoTU/WpFxrpJqX7I/AAAAAAAAvbQ/vzLlkoQuXJcjv5gf7f1SAmKcuvwy6SzbACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC080624"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Chimneys Trail" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Chimneys Trail" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Yjds9F3Fbw8/WpFxsFuE14I/AAAAAAAAvbU/b4ZVs_M5tz00Op7L86xp_FHkZhQUoTbcACHMYCw/DSC08062_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></strong></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">As we hiked around the chimneys, we discovered a delicate arch. What a nice surprise.</font></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-c-2dHjA_ONk/WpFxsjSInrI/AAAAAAAAvbY/-R9H7Ph38WA69ukrcYQjGN-Rem5pQlDaACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC080894"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Chimneys Trail" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Chimneys Trail" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-q6pyLu2dmBI/WpFxtCOxZII/AAAAAAAAvbc/0A7Ppo44pI0LyBhIdFRZvNwoF9sUNqWcwCHMYCw/DSC08089_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vWBO9gwXL7U/WpFxtrm35cI/AAAAAAAAvbg/lymSn9z7JQMaixbUU03G2DdeTtFbJyghwCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC080864"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Chimneys Trail" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Chimneys Trail" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-D4gO-B13Jkk/WpFxuUyeLsI/AAAAAAAAvbk/ifeyBwPEnrU1Po0hqUEwtCXQ_JPRmGqjgCHMYCw/DSC08086_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kJAplWnqhzw/WpFxuzNrkqI/AAAAAAAAvbo/_9AT8OKARscPbl8vT-EmKGsOiIu5fdXDQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC080884"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Chimneys Trail" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Chimneys Trail" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EYnMrvq8fCk/WpFxvlW_doI/AAAAAAAAvbs/JXRLEWqm-fkujnXimY-f4up-c5k4z8d7gCHMYCw/DSC08088_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">There are numerous Native American pictographs in one of the sheltered areas and awesome rock formations.</font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ABZHzjtKwIk/WpFxwFZLxdI/AAAAAAAAvbw/N4wfl1ngEoc6uyrIXCWNFZVRBzTrLrCKQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC080734"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Chimneys Trail" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Chimneys Trail" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-k9Wd6OLzTZo/WpFxw82QNsI/AAAAAAAAvb0/Zql_V_EBdH0guWPK_Bmrgt2W91Mjb_O2wCHMYCw/DSC08073_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6oldrYuk-pk/WpFxxRvCmBI/AAAAAAAAvb4/Ruc_ubgX6ZggQ2eYU4-7ZbUZ-nHmYm1kgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC0807210"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Chimneys Trail" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Chimneys Trail" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lrvXU_eUfBg/WpFxxzPlt8I/AAAAAAAAvb8/xwo63dDNmHwfyyMa71TWugzpIPCWbSk6gCHMYCw/DSC08072_thumb4?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">There is no shade so take plenty of water if hot weather is predicted. We traveled 5.21 miles with 14,868 steps with only 373 change in elevation. If you want to crawl around the mountain, you will have to do some rock scrambling at the end of the trail. </font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">We enjoyed this hike, especially climbing around the mountain at the end of the trail to check out the pictographs and to take numerous pictures. We sat on some boulders and enjoyed a water break and a snack before returning to the trail head. As customary, we saw no one at the time spent on the mountain but did cross paths with three or four couples on our return hike. </font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qdPa9OYNWdI/WpFxybVUiNI/AAAAAAAAvcA/yKeAsNzwaaYDG0mZR4xjEisdmoAQTcN8gCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC080914"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Chimneys Trail" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Chimneys Trail" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BKt_l27Lpjc/WpFxyyagK0I/AAAAAAAAvcE/drO08fpQAUQ8z9hb0lM_NsPnB-DJy4qbwCHMYCw/DSC08091_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">We have one more day here in Terlingua, Texas, and Big Bend National Park. Could a ghost town be in our future? You'll have to come back and see.</font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">Thanks for stopping by. Hope to see y’all back real soon. 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We also can't get over the beauty of Big Bend NP, and the number of different environments in the various parts of the park. We experienced this changing environment and geography up close today on the Mule Ears Spring Trail. </font></font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-djkbvg7nYY0/Wo81qHk0QsI/AAAAAAAAvX0/prTutDSvRmMjxUHRKaBMHhYMBAJm5ns7gCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC079754"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Mule Ears Spring Trail" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Mule Ears Spring Trail" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xEQpiq49JrU/Wo81q6sIOEI/AAAAAAAAvX4/EmWlbKfZ8VM3gH59DJ11OV4ajCnUSWK6wCHMYCw/DSC07975_thumb2?imgmax=800" width="470" height="251"></font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">The Mule Ears Spring Trail is a desert hike to a small spring with spectacular geology and magnificent mountain and desert views. It is rated moderate in difficulty in the trail guide. There is very little overall elevation gain, 254 feet, but we were continually traveling up and down short grades the entire length of the hike. We traveled 4.4 miles with 12,811 steps according to our “Map Your Hike” app. </font> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">See the mule ears.<br></font></strong><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NM4Exm2D18w/Wo81rgQAx8I/AAAAAAAAvX8/LmNPgPbr2-o4X3unxR8R-2bKbVG8maNuwCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC079784"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Mule Ears Spring Trail" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Mule Ears Spring Trail" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JcLsWccN0Ks/Wo81seL5n9I/AAAAAAAAvYA/GzYQ2f9YSC4Q-ayYfoR8ohK8nlQPc-wwACHMYCw/DSC07978_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="408"></font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">Like most of the hikes in Big Bend the trail surface is quite rocky. This hike was unusual in that the trail surface changed numerous times during the hike. It started out with a rocky surface of rocks ranging from small to about 6” in size. It then switched to small sandy gravel, and later we had to maneuver over rocks the size of basketballs and then through an area of volcanic slate type rocks. And this surface changed back and forth throughout the hike. There were the ever-present trail stairs and numerous switchbacks. </font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QehcM8ErGF8/Wo81s-8En8I/AAAAAAAAvYE/dkzfkxeoIh49-XKkToNVLH9QaiuteNAaACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC079774"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Mule Ears Spring Trail" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Mule Ears Spring Trail" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sgIxOYwMuMg/Wo81tthdqDI/AAAAAAAAvYI/fWqYzoRzpdc1DkLFfvysyRfJp3RLheS-ACHMYCw/DSC07977_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-m61bvrr62sA/Wo81uUlET3I/AAAAAAAAvYM/8KuzOUsggCIpQz2j-yzN3BbeYURHnhoDgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC079914"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Mule Ears Spring Trail" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Mule Ears Spring Trail" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Zw8Jjljb_6A/Wo81u8DNckI/AAAAAAAAvYQ/dXLkKOElk6Exf6zOw9dn0zsF7UMtWecAACHMYCw/DSC07991_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vKLoSRA3J7I/Wo81vrvawSI/AAAAAAAAvYU/GemAsHhWB1ArqChDl4-4hGGxH7IEoMtjgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC080264"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Mule Ears Spring Trail" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Mule Ears Spring Trail" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hjPx8n2C9Yo/Wo81wMjKKDI/AAAAAAAAvYY/YKTyvpLbDNA69zBHVoF-CINvgyj5drEtACHMYCw/DSC08026_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9_rgLM--epw/Wo81w3uKz9I/AAAAAAAAvYc/EKU6FUCRoPA3R532tPtWxIZdghQvQFSzQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC079844"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Mule Ears Spring Trail" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Mule Ears Spring Trail" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dLCrHEzIK94/Wo81xvbYEGI/AAAAAAAAvYg/fF2VTDsBLB0Z05iEid5F0GInQNgoh3YAACHMYCw/DSC07984_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">What really surprised us was the change in geology. As we moved back in the mountains and closer to the spring, the plants appeared to increase in size and variety, numerous types of cactus, shrubbery, grasses, and small trees. And everything looked so fresh, green, and healthy. We were told that the spring continues its flow underground, and near the surface over a large area in this part of the park. It was so beautiful. </font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uDwr3S9DTPE/Wo81yBEFmCI/AAAAAAAAvYk/Gf39tx1hALkA95vwadfyy73r6c91hscFgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC080164"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Mule Ears Spring Trail" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Mule Ears Spring Trail" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RQeh-GoJ4CU/Wo81yqGfWVI/AAAAAAAAvYo/S_CNg2J_324MDUKGxrOxTXuWmb95AcZfACHMYCw/DSC08016_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-G7oRpbXhURo/Wo81zYxNecI/AAAAAAAAvYs/1IlxP4ts_hEFE70vp-IMWsidovSC7LDeQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC079864"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Ocotillo " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Ocotillo " src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nm-O5vyxX5o/Wo81z81jBmI/AAAAAAAAvYw/aoYUBY3LZjg1PRNvHK8K-LAxcIBrLhhjwCHMYCw/DSC07986_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-blQ1kRm8RNI/Wo810uaEk4I/AAAAAAAAvY0/rxwa3H5gKTUKCQ6aIT1Ybfi173NGA5_TQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC080344"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="ferns and cattails " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="ferns and cattails " src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SQATwtwvy8s/Wo811eHR4mI/AAAAAAAAvY4/losVQzUd15AnqdlGFHbhRX5hbgZRKatWQCHMYCw/DSC08034_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> <p><font face="Arial"><font size="2"><strong>Ocotillos are beginning to bloom.</strong><br></font></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GARpTFhBkgI/Wo812FkO3mI/AAAAAAAAvY8/i-tUu2wJW4Y7IxxFsSRPoyKQgiYv_DN3wCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC080154"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Mule Ears Spring Trail" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Mule Ears Spring Trail" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CezDq2Fcm10/Wo812vv7XSI/AAAAAAAAvZA/oDF9iPoJvlUhUt_BA1hklhZj05Brj08jwCHMYCw/DSC08015_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="366"></font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-23xEjRhEKmY/Wo813YpDvRI/AAAAAAAAvZE/kL-r607MwDQX6lnTZtwux_10he379x7hgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC080184"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Mule Ears Spring Trail" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Mule Ears Spring Trail" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mK5zKLbGqNw/Wo814Kzz2KI/AAAAAAAAvZI/GoX7pfaIkmwwdHXusNI9Ytq6tIX5Qs-MQCHMYCw/DSC08018_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qhv7JUUcXkk/Wo814-XgviI/AAAAAAAAvZM/O3b30OIlA0c-chdZGCCcOT2XH8dNC20EACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC080364"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Mule Ears Spring Trail" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Mule Ears Spring Trail" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bZqd3ZwBLp0/Wo815XVcj3I/AAAAAAAAvZQ/K_vsDLPcYy4nLz6bF7t6Lqk3BECD-WZqwCHMYCw/DSC08036_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">The spring appears just past a stone structure used in the past as a stone corral. It is among some very large boulders and was trickling out of cracks in the stone wall of a mountain. It is surrounded by ferns, cactus and many beautiful plants, as discussed above. This is truly an oasis in this dry desert and mountain environment. We were very quiet and the sound of the water flowing over the rocks was mesmerizing. </font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ckBfEHf0wxo/Wo816G9lu1I/AAAAAAAAvZU/mZ4USHSAbX8zIBix7KybpICDVZLVskbhgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC080194"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Mule Ears Spring Trail" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Mule Ears Spring Trail" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Op1EsSbKxnQ/Wo816gmghzI/AAAAAAAAvZY/TSmc3aQeGyMmpS7Sszu5YlD2G03rSaSEgCHMYCw/DSC08019_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Difficult to see, but this is where the water trickles down.<br></font></strong><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rf-OZ8U0Vuw/Wo817ZiCBdI/AAAAAAAAvZc/FPGgtbPMSnc5hNesZ-LI6LD1n1QOOlbUQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC080215"><font size="2" face="Arial"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BLYUs8GXS0c/Wo818EGJ9MI/AAAAAAAAvZg/CItF0CEBjsEuKIeZoGg5TEbTHmd7TlhfACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08021"><img title="Mule Ears Spring Trail" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Mule Ears Spring Trail" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VARIF5eRaYo/Wo818uyJ07I/AAAAAAAAvZk/lEY2LHyWDXo5C2A7HoG3Ursp2aghRDpgQCHMYCw/DSC08021_thumb?imgmax=800" width="405" height="470"></a></font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">We paused here for a light brunch and enjoyed some cool water from our water bottles. It was getting pretty hot under the blazing sun, even though the temperature was only in the high 60's. Tomorrow we'll each carry a second bottle of water. </font> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Mule ears.<br></font></strong><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-b-vBlwv_3FE/Wo819dblumI/AAAAAAAAvZo/fldgX3DpiAkCf1GUvkGi3-W00u8LOg7tgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC08032-15"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="DSC08032-1" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC08032-1" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sGATWX5Jzf0/Wo819260baI/AAAAAAAAvZs/qeGVafPvVG09va9jGoC66nHVvPzoUy1cgCHMYCw/DSC08032-1_thumb2?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> <p><font face="Arial"><font size="2"><strong>Snack time.<br></strong><img title="Mule Ears Spring Trail" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Mule Ears Spring Trail" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QiQdvcccXKY/Wo81-tCsGnI/AAAAAAAAvZw/pWyceoRArUkp8DSrt75BkG-NtdioLr9CACHMYCw/DSC08014_thumb2?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"> </font></font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">We then headed back toward the trail head. We were reminded why we like to hit the trail early as we passed numerous hikers just heading out. We joke that it must be getting closer to noon because the youngins are appearing on the trail. We really enjoyed this hike. Because of the changing geography and beautiful surroundings, we feel this hike was one of our most enjoyable hikes in the park. </font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XL0Il8qeuDk/Wo81_Gc_i1I/AAAAAAAAvZ0/aeWIXJHvnwcKx1ecQIMyegAMMQWMB8HxwCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC080314"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Mule Ears Spring Trail" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Mule Ears Spring Trail" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SxRXJvLa2uU/Wo81_sN8DTI/AAAAAAAAvZ4/MRIY9vc5Sf4IN3TlSRw7ZvzqWhIOGUNUgCHMYCw/DSC08031_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">We have one more big hike planned for tomorrow so come on back and enjoy the day with us! </font> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">We are now back in Houston at the Elks Lodge. Because we didn’t have WIFI for ten days, we are way behind in our posts. We are going to continue to post our adventures as we experienced them. We will eventually get caught up.</font></strong> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">Thanks for stopping by. Hope to see y’all back real soon. 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We had several stops planned along the Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive. This is a 30 mile stretch of paved road taking us to Castolon/Santa Elena. It is known for some of the grandest views in the park. It didn’t disappoint. </font></font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dF43zZ48dvY/Wo1tSrOWNaI/AAAAAAAAvUI/q7Pf3mjjoxcLngiBNolbjCP2xrKiXMiAwCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC078624"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title=" Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt=" Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RueBduyFu5M/Wo1tTZE0mMI/AAAAAAAAvUM/EvsfJHX0dkIAmBC0BJo7dErJmbBTKX_EQCHMYCw/DSC07862_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lXPIP12pP2I/Wo1tT9FnngI/AAAAAAAAvUQ/9DjvAeX7m0sQ_Bo_rDIhdBKO_RWMgSInQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC078644"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title=" Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt=" Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nW0ZjcO74LU/Wo1tUqB2wEI/AAAAAAAAvUU/cYbJuXOoMMY-VQOSRcu8Bv4WO19YtRo_QCHMYCw/DSC07864_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-39y6QF5DQzM/Wo1tVdcJ64I/AAAAAAAAvUY/BAFxInuEiwopC3nux8qaLDK_24H6G_RKgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC078604"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title=" Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt=" Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OOwvk23UscI/Wo1tVxugLlI/AAAAAAAAvUc/xothT2I_JAE0EJOC-5kKTMS34GaWnShbACHMYCw/DSC07860_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">We decided to drive the complete scenic drive making Santa Elena Canyon our first stop. This hike is an easy trail of 1.7 miles hugging the mountain cliff along the Rio Grande River. It is amazing how the river carved this gorge through the mountain. These cliffs must be 300 feet or more high! After crossing Terlingua creek by way of a small board that probably wasn't even needed, we climbed a set of switchbacks and stairs to an overlook area about 100 feet above the river. </font> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Marsha gingerly crosses the roaring Terlingua Creek.<br></font></strong><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4aNvdNoJSws/Wo1tYATIq9I/AAAAAAAAvUg/NBE_Tt1tduQhM3XazIH7Pu7yc79RwajcQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC078794"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Santa Elena Canyon " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Santa Elena Canyon " src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-t0K95kBMwJk/Wo1tZIldmUI/AAAAAAAAvUk/Tpg_cPxmIfI-0nHOYCm_YnwVmzQasX3JwCHMYCw/DSC07879_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Time to climb.<br></font></strong><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HLTK1hFXtu0/Wo1taEszwtI/AAAAAAAAvUo/aJfyibYYp-gFooL2d8lAmJsZATFtzkmNQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC078814"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Santa Elena Canyon " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Santa Elena Canyon " src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TURfQa73iE4/Wo1tfW8PILI/AAAAAAAAvUs/EHI_xumOJVUYlwvFahm8rz75AZDzEPsxwCHMYCw/DSC07881_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VJ6HfENdB_Q/Wo1tiX9-5hI/AAAAAAAAvUw/f7zPj5jvEPY0vWYmJcKfZB09hJ3Mu8bjwCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC078894"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Santa Elena Canyon " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Santa Elena Canyon " src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SNIbuWEjED8/Wo1tkMPvvsI/AAAAAAAAvU0/_HaGBUKdrCkNXVKbUXFvog0v9W-KWLfywCHMYCw/DSC07889_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-y_sEJGYF150/Wo1tk5lWzCI/AAAAAAAAvU4/itew66RzR1g92wtXQu80_XDN_Di1Qd3mQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC078914"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Santa Elena Canyon " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Santa Elena Canyon " src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-78o6DUJHI20/Wo1tld92UPI/AAAAAAAAvU8/RkFPmJrnjysfuW9TfxkJTM657lZHdmC4ACHMYCw/DSC07891_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a><br><br><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2HDo_5dA1gA/Wo1tmCWQG7I/AAAAAAAAvVA/1j9UmyKleW888FpbaZsYim1xAEe2f_IkQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC078824"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Santa Elena Canyon " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Santa Elena Canyon " src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-B2P3IM17tOA/Wo1tm2scfKI/AAAAAAAAvVE/yZu-kUwGIbkItL1W9hywfxWcMqSIf6yBACHMYCw/DSC07882_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Fq20sdimtys/Wo1tnbzHjRI/AAAAAAAAvVI/fwS4Pv6Rk70vDa1zKmIRI6ySRPSp9AOBwCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC078974"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Santa Elena Canyon " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Santa Elena Canyon " src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NWff-ifM0Ws/Wo1toZwBqRI/AAAAAAAAvVM/bdcm6sfj_Ew3XQAfp3-1zK5y8-ChWOkrACHMYCw/DSC07897_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">We then followed the trail back down to the river's edge until we reached the end of the trail about a quarter of a mile back in the canyon. A easy hike but full of amazing scenic views! </font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dqjFRD1SJwE/Wo1tpEDa6iI/AAAAAAAAvVQ/W3-ykg98D_M2ykfAdiBZu0ut-AWw7HvkgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC078964"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Santa Elena Canyon" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Santa Elena Canyon" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DTDrBVS2O48/Wo1tqE_UMII/AAAAAAAAvVU/Y7EGKwYso-cUt9EPo7LaKL7GZJGqtv8QwCHMYCw/DSC07896_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">End of the trail.<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-elaW_LC6rdY/Wo1tqxc83jI/AAAAAAAAvVY/2P63PlCz3Z40q1DIYJft2h_Wcc4S7txUACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC079004"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Santa Elena Canyon " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Santa Elena Canyon " src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xjNbcZtvdPk/Wo1tr9m8fqI/AAAAAAAAvVc/Xa0txN4vXgIZJHrg4L_u1fkWRhL3U-aTgCHMYCw/DSC07900_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></strong></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">A little beauty along the way.<br></font></strong><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yvU_mP3YA7Q/Wo1tsjYlG0I/AAAAAAAAvVg/e_7il2GZZnk857SeTt6aIesk7mgGi_eJgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC079034"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Santa Elena Canyon " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Santa Elena Canyon " src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--I-bdTigOTQ/Wo1ttoqiyOI/AAAAAAAAvVk/31SRbbcMxg07spUt92MDGNq2xIqtK_wOQCHMYCw/DSC07903_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Looking back towards the Chisos Mountains.<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PnemMOslTNg/Wo1tubG-FDI/AAAAAAAAvVo/jwHCzAV8R0YnClgAlmVFhoik9V_cRPhTwCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC079044"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Santa Elena Canyon " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Santa Elena Canyon " src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PCMsjYse7qs/Wo1tvDe-VVI/AAAAAAAAvVs/pl2PWl8P4oohIyp7qCv3KXyB4VBxKjUcQCHMYCw/DSC07904_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></strong></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">Lower Burro Mesa Pouroff was our next trail. Another easy hike of 1.1 miles. </font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fZqJOU1syXY/Wo1tv5q195I/AAAAAAAAvVw/qBIV69jM2Uw3yZybEDh3PSvKHsmwYhtzACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC079161"><img title="Lower Burro Mesa Pouroff" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Lower Burro Mesa Pouroff" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Yju1Qu0Xn10/Wo1twr5p8gI/AAAAAAAAvV0/E0KC84bqnQkgwuj_upc5Fx-gAXOTerf1gCHMYCw/DSC07916_thumb?imgmax=800" width="470" height="275"></a></font></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Pretty easy trail.<br></font></strong><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QGiJW_koil4/Wo1tx-uSn-I/AAAAAAAAvV4/CL0uqrTGzN0sT9CKpnyJbNgm29XRNwFNwCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC079244"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Lower Burro Mesa Pouroff" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Lower Burro Mesa Pouroff" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Q2H-wqQGflU/Wo1tyrpc5UI/AAAAAAAAvV8/Zd-lqorWzCMC1r0tN1qTnW2E_UVPTbW2ACHMYCw/DSC07924_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2kfX1p6lz_Q/Wo1tzXU1e_I/AAAAAAAAvWA/8cDPEfCPz80Wijk6iZYE9Ahh1uRP3BwIQCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC079194"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Lower Burro Mesa Pouroff" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Lower Burro Mesa Pouroff" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QNJEYbd1s0o/Wo1t0dSj7FI/AAAAAAAAvWE/Iz8yo02-3uImu3Imzz2ZtudNyEZM6RuugCHMYCw/DSC07919_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MSzGHlCj3cE/Wo1t0yGZQ9I/AAAAAAAAvWI/R_pBQTI4OrgWOPaRNuQQXOmZp2Ft5igAwCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC079214"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Lower Burro Mesa Pouroff" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Lower Burro Mesa Pouroff" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bp9OxRBCo2A/Wo1t1isXDBI/AAAAAAAAvWM/gETuBPw1KesD0N8Soqex5Vzb6I1madO_QCHMYCw/DSC07921_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">The hardest part of this hike is the dry river bed we needed to maneuver down. It is tiresome to walk on the gravel in a riverbed, similar to a soft sandy beach. </font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vgSuaRX5Nq0/Wo1t2T4GxHI/AAAAAAAAvWQ/xgQWiAMb7hEveGK2HHVkeK3wKMSUqdP6gCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC079254"><img title="Lower Burro Mesa Pouroff" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Lower Burro Mesa Pouroff" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DtwHXFddF7c/Wo1t29KUprI/AAAAAAAAvWU/mnjJjqzFgaAdZZQwhSXRAqoLl3Bq1trgwCHMYCw/DSC07925_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></a></font></p> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Lots of debris from the rushing waters.<br></font></strong><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-A4GlnlxICeQ/Wo1t3iixSWI/AAAAAAAAvWY/tu6gZRtWJSMCzrBlZUspzrKwnwyE05uCwCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC079274"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Lower Burro Mesa Pouroff" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Lower Burro Mesa Pouroff" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iRRZzeyBthQ/Wo1t4QtTIoI/AAAAAAAAvWc/HJgPVKtfWXU_9bmaxt4afxdCwohIeLzxQCHMYCw/DSC07927_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">The trail ends at the bottom of the dramatic Burro Mesa Pour-off. This would be best described as a dry waterfall. It is where the mountain waters spill over the mountain edge to eventually reach the Rio Grande River. We imagine it's been some time since water was pouring over that cliff in this dry desert environment. </font> <p><font face="Arial"><font size="2"><strong>Because the mesa is capped by hard lava, the runoff sculpts a sheer<br>chute instead of a leisurely stream canyon. 100 foot pour-off.</strong><br></font></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XHl_gekT76Q/Wo1t5Pb5gGI/AAAAAAAAvWg/H5prYVd9FSAzKCM0CfPbmTb7Q47bdjvywCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC079305"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Lower Burro Mesa Pouroff" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Lower Burro Mesa Pouroff" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hmlmkhnYq-0/Wo1t58aYepI/AAAAAAAAvWk/p__Or5RW-jEmb_4UgHPV1Jl6NxqaCWxdwCHMYCw/DSC07930_thumb2?imgmax=800" width="358" height="470"></font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">Our last stop of the day was the Sam Nail Ranch trail. Another short and easy trial less than a mile in length. The trail runs through the brush back past a working windmill to the site of the former ranch. This is a popular birding area due to the combination of water and shade. </font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RmylVdk_lss/Wo1t6Yu6ImI/AAAAAAAAvWo/klHIys6ElPYfs5fy7oasKc0h9nzYxyOTgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC07942"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Sam Nail Ranch trail" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Sam Nail Ranch trail" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PbTyKRGSxpI/Wo1t7DX6bWI/AAAAAAAAvWs/51kLWlPtPG4e7fCczrI-58KVUenFZhKIwCHMYCw/DSC07942_thumb?imgmax=800" width="470" height="313"></font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Remains of ranch house.<br></font></strong><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mveO_TA6ua4/Wo1t7jeSuyI/AAAAAAAAvWw/N8bWyajs0_YKNqFsyQkmdOgahRlpy5xJgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC079404"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Sam Nail Ranch trail" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Sam Nail Ranch trail" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QyYDoWAyYX8/Wo1t8WZ1WAI/AAAAAAAAvW0/J8NpVqCHHIA9pRibyHvloeX4UpJvsEhqwCHMYCw/DSC07940_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sqX2_OxMPRA/Wo1t9K5Y1EI/AAAAAAAAvW4/qXuctTOGHycZTP1q-nOoZxGvUH9sr-kZwCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC079454"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Sam Nail Ranch trail" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Sam Nail Ranch trail" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7Ok2aSyhhvM/Wo1t94Bfq0I/AAAAAAAAvW8/psgVj6AzZn82So_NsB4RwYBsPCGWSXqmgCHMYCw/DSC07945_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="336"></font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-96FFsPLuRsE/Wo1t-cEjHGI/AAAAAAAAvXA/DuEBOWu09CAJDE4d-zVyNat93Jb9IgjrgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC079474"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Sam Nail Ranch trail" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Sam Nail Ranch trail" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wiTT6s7icak/Wo1t_DhC40I/AAAAAAAAvXE/Iov1Mvlbodc-pxtE-IhgngrRt084CUK9ACHMYCw/DSC07947_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7rkOE3TPdxE/Wo1t_szTmbI/AAAAAAAAvXI/O-PbD7AKc_seb5u4kykjpkUZzH-tZt1wACHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC07944"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Sam Nail Ranch trail" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Sam Nail Ranch trail" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gySsuAE3wTQ/Wo1uAiRsnNI/AAAAAAAAvXM/kCVMbktZ4MM80HlAecUG_QddKqBu2dj5wCHMYCw/DSC07944_thumb?imgmax=800" width="470" height="470"></font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> <p><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">View from the Nail’s front window.<br></font><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WFuXvTrLjoY/Wo1uBCdxLUI/AAAAAAAAvXQ/g6bHNRxya3cmbf10JBNiizelAsdOknhLgCHMYCw/s1600-h/DSC079504"><font size="2" face="Arial"><img title="Sam Nail Ranch trail" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Sam Nail Ranch trail" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1LtwejIpDSI/Wo1uBkoYVGI/AAAAAAAAvXU/3WOg1sFVq4YKdW0n5MG_45941fgUfzc1gCHMYCw/DSC07950_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="470" height="358"></font></a></strong><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">We then headed back to BJ's Campground to relax for the remainder of the day. Another enjoyable day with awesome views and beautiful weather with temperatures in the mid-seventies. </font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">Y’all come back tomorrow to venture with us on the longer Mule Ears Spring hike. </font> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">Thanks for stopping by. Hope to see y’all back real soon. 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