The sun came up in a nearly cloudless sky here in the Valley, but that sight didn't hold up for long.......as it soon became overcast and that lasted for the rest of the day...albeit a very few bright moments. Temps???? In the upper 50', flirting with the goal of 60 degrees, but I don't think it made to that far....unless in one of those bright moments when there was a hint of that huge and bright ball in the sky.
After a couple of cups of Fr. Roast coffee, a toasted ciabatta roll, and my multi-vitamin.....we were soon picked up by our great Canadian friends, Doug/Diane.....and off we went to Lakewood RV Resort for two hours of some very, very fun square dancing. OHHHH, what fun it was....and what it is to spend two hours of mental focus combined with physical exercise.....and having such great fun at the same time!!! I know I have written about how amazing it is to learn to square dance....it is so stimulating and you feel soooo incredible after those two hours, or more. NO....it is NOT fun to be a perfectionist in this activity, as there are some who certainly are that way....and they never smile, they never act as if they are enjoying the challenges that the caller gives to everyone.......they just want to NOT make any mistake. And......what enjoyment they appear to be missing..........
Being only a couple of miles from Harlingen, we stopped at the Tourist Office....and then returned a couple of miles west to the Lone Star of Texas restaurant.....a BBQ place that has wonderful, wonderful food!!! I ordered some of their great onion rings.....if you go there, do not take the onion loaf which is on the menu, but request the onion rings.....WOW...WOW!!!! Then we all four ordered their special of the day..... an amazing sandwich....of BBQ'd pulled pork on a ciabatta bun. The flavor was/is sooooo intense, the bun sooo fresh.....and the portion is HUGE!!! Of course......as I always write.....DO NOT WAST TIME....GO THERE QUICKLY AND ENJOY THIS RESTUARANT on Business 83 just west of Harlingen!!!(I'm not being pd. for this endorsement!).
Then......off we went back into town and the Bicycle Shop on Sunset Strip. We were there 30-45 minutes as the 1st Lady was busy selecting a new bike, getting the correct size for her body, and the instructions by a great young man who I purchased my bike from two years ago this month. She rode it up and down the parking area....and I think she may get it in the next couple of days.
Then we rushed back to Llano Grande RV Resort.....and an hour later we were all over at one of the motorhomes down the street from TheHowserHouse....enjoying drinks and hot chili with lots of finger foods which everyone brought. FUN TIMES!!!!!!!!! The air and breezes became much cooler as the afternoon rushed away.....and soon we became chilled....even with lots of hot chili inside.....and gradually everyone began to leave for the warmth of their rv's.
As I write this, I am also enthralled by the movie on the tellie...."The Soloist". Why have I not seen this before now????? I don't know....but it is a very moving film, and a true one at that. Another film you should see if you haven't seen it.......you won't forget it!
COLD weather is approaching....after tomorrow's predicted high of 70 degrees. Not certain it will make that....but the breezes will come out of the southeast, so it could. This winter, so far, is certainly different than last year's when at this time of the month I was in t-shirt and shorts.
But....every day, every year is different. How boring it would be if Life was the same day after day after day.....right??? We need change.....we need problems to make us realize how boring Life could be, don't we?????
And as always.........
LIFE IS JUST INCREDIBLY GREAT!!!!!!.....And, I hope it is for all of you, also!!!!!
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