Today is our last day here. This morning we're going to get the trailer ready to roll again, then go to the kids for lunch and say goodbye. I wonder if they would notice if I slipped our little Ms Boots into my tote bag . . . .
CHRISS - I'm so glad Jerry is looking forward to the game. And if he falls asleep, who cares. Most people I know, including us, sleep through at least one quarter of a football game.
Did you decide yet what you're making for dinner that day? And you would be wise to heed Jana's advice - if you are putting cardboard boxes in your garage, put something under them like pallets or even just boards to keep them off the floor. Or make sure the bottom layer of boxes is plastic totes. And hint: label all the boxes clearly.LYN - There is a Bluebonnet Cafe in Johnson City, too. We tried to eat there a few years ago but it was closed when we were passing through. Nearly as old and with nearly the same description as the one you went to. And when I looked there are others in Texas. Do you know if they are a chain? Was it good?
LOIS - I hope you had a delicious lunch at IHOP yesterday. I like their food. Did everyone go to lunch? We did, too!
JUDI - sorry your sis and friend aren't happy with the choice of house. Maybe next year you will have your new, smaller RV and you can take it instead of renting a house and avoid their criticisms (and also have your own space!). And for the record I don't think you were bad to buy a few useful souvenirs of a fab vacation! And as you know, what I think is what matters!
SHARONA - and you went to lunch, too! Next time we should get a bigger table!
Happy Birthday to your sister! Did all of your sisters go? I wish your DBIL well with his surgery. Most folks are thrilled with the results of their back surgery and I pray he will be too. Good news on the quilt you are working on. Do you have a date you need to have it finished?KATY - oh I'm so happy for you!! How exciting to get your new dream car! You deserve it!! I pray you have many years of happy cruisin', just you and Barny and Stormy!! There is a lot to learn about vehicles these days. I still can't even turn on the radio in our car. We name all our rolling stock, too. We have Perry (SUV), BART (Pick-up), Scout (tractor), Mrs. Butterworth (ex-riding lawn mower), and Silver (fifth-wheel).
FLO - that's really a nice pattern. And nice of you to share the link.
MARY Q - Are you going to be able to sew today?
Yesterday was a bittersweet day with Amara. She walked for us a little bit, but wasn't in much of a cuddly mood. Her parents came home at 1:30 and we all packed up and went to Autumn's library 5 min away and had a little picnic of Subway sandwiches on the new Astroturf lawn. And Aut showed us all the renovations that have happened at the library since last we were there (before Covid!). This has been a 4-year planning project for Autumn. They had to completely close the library for 4 months to get it all done. It turned out beautifully and now there are also terrific fenced outdoor play areas, too, for kids, which is where we had our picnic, all spread out on a beautiful double wedding ring quilt, I might add
. They did their other library 6 years ago (there are 2 libraries in this system). I was proud to see what my little daughter has been able to accomplish. She was in charge of the entire project for both libraries. By the way, I noticed they do have 2023 tax booklets and basic forms available. A few of you were discussing the availability of those materials yesterday.Today we're having pizza with the kids at noon at their house and will say our good-byes. When we get back, we'll stow the last of our camp gear - chairs, BBQ, stove - and hitch up so we can get on the road early tomorrow morning. I hope the worst of the predicted weather is over by then. We don't like traveling in rain but wind is even worse.
Wishing everyone a happy weekend! And I hope your favored team wins tomorrow. I haven't decided which one I'm favoring yet. Probably the 'Niners.
Hugs around!
mary z
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, but I'm thinking you won't get away with hiding that little Miss in your luggage. But look at it this way... you'll have something to look forward to, and something to plan and get ready for.. another trip to Texas in 8 months!! I did google the Library's website. SO awesome that your Autumn was in charge of all that!!! I'm proud of her too!!! And YES I am going to sew today!!!! I'm going to try to finish up a couple aprons for the gal that works at the new Dollar Tree--who knows, it might turn into a paying gig!
