Monthly Archives: November 2009
Grey Friday…
For us it was Grey Friday because I only planned to get a couple of things at Radio Shack for our part of the sales day.
We headed out about 11 to first eat lunch at Monterey’s Little Mexico in Dickinson, one of our favorite Mexican places. I love their Chicken Tortilla Soup, so much so, that’s usually all I have, along with the chips and salsa.
On our way there, Nick Russell called to catch up on things. They’re presently in Summerdale, AL, about 16 miles north of Gulf Shores.
After lunch we headed over to Radio Shack to pick up a couple of things on sale, Then, after checking out the Walmart next door, we decided to give it a try.
Actually it wasn’t bad. We weren’t shopping the sales, we just had to pick up a few things.
Getting back to the rig, we let Mister out to roam while I set up the bird feeder Jan got at Walmart.
All in all, a very nice day.
More later…
It’s Turkey Day… and Ham Day… and Stuffing Day.. and…
We got up about 9 to get Jan’s world-renowned squash casserole (made with fresh squash) in the oven before we headed out to Shawna’s for Thanksgiving dinner.
We headed out about 11, stopping by Brandi’s to pick up the Honeybaked Ham we left there, since we didn’t have room for it in our rig fridge with the other stuff in it. We also stopped at a convenience store for a Houston Chronicle to get all the ads for tomorrow’s sales.
We got to Shawna’s in Katy, TX about 65 miles away, about 12:30 pm. We have known Shawna and her husband, Jason, for about 15 years. Shawna, my daughter Brandi, and I worked at the same place for a while, and we’ve been friends every since. For a number of years now, at least once a year, either Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Easter, we all get together for a big meal at Shawna’s.
And then we walk in the door and everyone wants to know the sausage balls. Jan is also famed for her sausage balls, and everyone loves them, and all 8 dozen go fast. There would probably be a mutiny if we showed up without them.
After a great meal and a nap on the sofa (when I fell asleep Green Bay & Detroit were playing. When I woke up it was Dallas & Oakland).
About 4:30 we waddled out (I told you it was a BIG meal) to the truck and headed home with a lot of leftovers, stopping at Buc-ee’s for coffee.
It was dark by the time we got back to the rig, so we were in for the night, still so full we didn’t even think about supper.
More tomorrow…
