Ahhh......it was that time again.......the time to get my sagging hulk out of bed early, take care of the morning rituals, and then began to make the final preparations for the departure of TheHowserHouse for the north........DAMN!!!! But, I did do it........and after difficult "good-byes" with Ron and Linda.....and, Doug and Diane......we pulled out of Llano Grande RV Resort about 3 minutes after 9am this morning.
We made one quick stop just north of McAllen when we both heard this very loud noise....and not having the slightest idea as to what it was, I pulled over, walked around the rig twice as I checked everything I could see and under the rig, also.....and then seeing nothing different, I pulled back onto the highway, and off we went. We arrived at Lake Braunig RV Park about 8 miles south of the city center of San Antonio about 1:15pm......just a wee bit more than 4 hours for the 240+ miles.
Our site is adequate......a bit tight with our neighbors, but I am used to Llano Grande and that is a real spoiler after being there for three months. After a brief rest, we went into S A and met a high school classmate of mine and her husband....Carolyn Jackson Steel and David Steel at a different type of place for drinks and dinner: "Dick's"!!!! Yep.....if you have never been to one of these chain places.........drop all of your modesty and go for just one time....you might enjoy it.....(maybe). It was fun, LOUD, and very good food........not cheap like the RGV, but not over priced, either, for a city center restaurant.
After dinner the four of us parted and the 1st Lady and I spent the next hour walking the Riverwalk, enjoying the beautiful lighting, landscaping, wonderful people, the boats carrying people up and down the river, and just the incredible atmosphere that resembles a more modern and updated Spanish-type Venice!!! We both loved the evening and it is just a super place to spend some time doing whatever you might enjoy: shopping, dining, having a few drinks, people watching, soaking in the ambience!!!! I really believe I could live in this little city........sooooo easy to get around in, to get in and out of the city center, and everyone seems sooooo friendly.
I'm certain we will be back there often over the next few days........as this was just a quick appetizer. My biggest disappointment is that my camera decided to do it's own thing, as all tech items seem to be able to do at the most wonderful times......when you least expect them to do it!!!! Anyway......it appears all of my pictures since the 1st of the month were erased off of the card...and I was not certain until arriving back at TheHowserHouse that they were actually gone, so I did not format the card, as the camera asked me to do tonight. But....they are not on the camera.....however, I did have them all downloaded onto the 1st Lady's computer (except for yesterday's pictures) which I am using since my wifi refused to work after being a repository for my little mouth gagging episode last month (TMI???).
Tonight it is quite warm, humid, and VERY, VERY WINDY here just outside of San Antonio!!!!! The rv park is quiet.....and that is good. And sooooo, not knowing exactly what plans will develop for tomorrow (weather forecast is calling for rain)........I will just say that my cold is somewhat better, just a hacking cough.....but, that is not a problem(yet).....and so, as always after such a day and evening as this...........
LIFE IS REALLY, REALLY SUPER!!!!!!......And, I hope it is for all of you, also!!!!
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