Monthly Archives: July 2017
Down To Clear Lake . . .
We were up about 8am and out the door at 8:45, for our two hour trip down to Clear Lake to meet up with our son Chris.
But our first stop was the Jack in the Box so Jan could get a Supreme Breakfast Croissant and me a Iced Caramel Coffee for the road. Then it was to Brandi’s.
We were hoping that the new Katy Buc-ee’s might be open, but no luck. But maybe when we get back from Alabama
Getting to Brandi’s, we found Lowell finishing up yard work before he headed up to Dallas on a business trip. While we were there, Jan took several photos of me so I can add myself to the Reunion Family Photo. More later
We also picked up our Amazon order that was delivered on Saturday. One thing new was the fact that this was actually delivered by Amazon themselves, not UPS, FedEx, or USPS. And just to prove it was delivered, they send you a photo with your tracking info.
We met our son Chris at King Food a little after 11 for a great lunch. Jan and I both gat our usual Chicken with Hot Garlic Sauce XXXXXX Spicy with Jalapenos.
And it was a big enough serving that we had leftovers for supper tonight. Finishing up we followed Chris back to the house to pick up our mail, and also our rearview camera monitor bracket that he welded back together for us.
Getting there we were happy to find Miss Piper home early from work so we got to see her before we headed out. And after a stop at the bank and a nearby O’Reilly’s, we were on our way back to Columbus.
Leaving the Katy area we got a good look at Amazon’s new fulfillment facility being built just west of Katy.
At 1 million square feet, it’s the 3rd one here in Houston, with a 4th one right behind it. When it’s finally open, I wonder if they’ll have a Will Call desk so I can just drive over and pick up my orders.
We got home about 3:30, and started getting ready to head out to Alabama tomorrow.
Thought for the Day:
“The secret of freedom lies in educating people, whereas the secret of tyranny is in keeping them ignorant.” – Maximilien Robespierre
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Maybe, Maybe Not . . .
I spent the morning putting the finishing touches on the new website. The client said they really like it, so we’ll probably go live later tonight.
About 3:30 Jan and I drove into Columbus, with our first stop the hardware store just off downtown for a couple of project items. Then it was on to Whataburger for dinner.
Since we’re heading to Alabama on Wednesday, we wanted to get our Whataburger fix in. Of course when we’re in Alabama we’ll be able to take care of our Sonny’s BBQ fix while we’re there. So it all works out.
For dessert we split one of Whataburger’s new Coffee Shakes. We first had one last week at the Willis Whataburger, and it was good enough to have again. And again. And again.
This is probably the best coffee shake we’ve ever had. I don’t know what they’re using for flavoring, but it reminds both of us of those chocolate covered roasted coffee beans you can buy. Really good.
Next was a stop at Brookshire Bros for a few things before we headed back to the park. We did stop at the office for a bag of the fire ant poison they provide. When we were parking after we got here yesterday afternoon, Jan was standing back by the driver’s side rear wheel guiding me in when she was swarmed by tiny red fire ants. A little later her feet swelled up some, and she had small red bumps all over her feet.
So hopefully this will take care of the problem for the next RV’ers.
We’re heading down to Clear Lake tomorrow to have lunch with our son Chris and pick up my repaired rear-view camera monitor mounting bracket.
On the way we’ll stop at Brandi’s to pick up an Amazon order and also have Jan take my photo.
When we had our family reunion last month I took this family photo.
But without 3 of the family.
Annisten (who was napping)
Me (I’m taking the photo)
Jim (Debbie’s husband who is beside me also taking photos)
But what’s a family photo without the entire family, so I’ve added Annisten, the little girl on the right in pink, and now Jim who’s to the right of Lowell in the back.
Tomorrow Jan will get a photo of me standing in the right spot and with the same lighting, and in a few days I’ll be in the photo too.
The Amazon order I’m picking up is a remote control relay like this.
I want to use it to remote control our slide’s in and out. For some reason American Coach decide to put the slide switch in the overhead cabinet above the dining table, which means it’s kind of hard to reach for Jan, and even I have to stand on tippy-toes.
So it should be pretty simple to wire up. I’ll keep you updated.
Our daughter Brandi posted this on FB yesterday. This was her ‘trying to sleep in Sunday morning wake up call’.
I’m not sure which one is cuter.
Finishing up, I may have an idea on my rooftop AC problem, or I may not, but I won’t be able to check it out until we hit the road on Wednesday. I’ll let you know.
Thought for the Day:
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