After completing our job in Branson we hustled 4 days from Walmart to Walmart to arrive in Fort Lauderdale, FL for our company convention. Then the convention was non-stop for 4 days. It was our first one and we weren't sure what to expect. We were pleasantly surprised even though we didn't win an iPad or portable scanner. But we did win a beautiful quilt, learned some new things and met a lot of great people.
Halloween party participant. They like to have fun.
We went dressed as the "2011 World Series Champions".
Only because we had the jerseys.
We left Fort Lauderdale to arrive in San Antonio just in time to spend Thanksgiving with my nephew and his family. We had a great holiday dinner experiencing our first Turduken. It was delicious and for those who do not know what that is, it is a de-boned chicken stuffed into a de-boned duck stuffed into a de-bond turkey with a layer of dressing in between. Of course we had all the wonderful side dishes to go with it. It's fun to experience the holidays with family in other parts of the country. One evening we toured a neighborhood where they go all out with lights and decorations.
One house had a decoration we all jumped out of the car like kids to stick
our heads through. From top left: John, Ron, Joan, Jack and Ali. Kandy was our photographer.
We had Christmas dinner with John, Kandy, Jack, Ali and Kandy's mother Gloria. A very nice, quiet, relaxing time. We ate, drank, opened gifts and played games. Our kind of entertainment.
While in San Antonio we visited the McNay Art Museum built by artist and educator Marion Koogler McNay in the 1920s, the Spanish Colonial Revival-style home opened as Texas’ first museum of modern art in 1954. We visited Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas exhibit.
They didn't allow pictures of the exhibit but
the gardens surrounding the museum were beautiful.
Kandy, Jack, Ron and I then enjoyed a great lunch at the Chart House Restaurant located in the 750 foot tall Tower of Americas . The restaurant is located at the top and rotates offering spectacular views of the city. We then walked out on the observation deck to take pictures.
During our time in San Antonio, my sister (Ann) took a 24 day trip to the hospital. I flew in for a 10 day visit while she was in ICU at Barnes, flew back to San Antonio for Christmas, then Ron and I took off by car January 6th for another 13 day visit to St. Louis. During my first trip I stayed with my sister-in-law, Margie and her family. I can't thank them enough for offering their home, support and love. We stayed with Ann & John during our second visit and was able to help with a few things around the house. She is doing really well and getting acclimated to her new medicine regiment. Thank you everyone who was aware of the situation and offered all their prayers and support.
Due to our delay we were able to celebrate Jack's 13th birthday.
Because of our detour to St. Louis we stayed in San Antonio a little longer than we had planned, leaving on February 4th for Tucson, Arizona. After one night stops in Ozona, Van Horn and Deming, NM, we arrived at the new Lazydays on February 7th. We bought our coach at Lazydays in Tampa, Florida and they bought out the Beaudry RV Park in Tucson last year. Although we have some "issues" with their Tampa service we are so glad to have a western location for coach repairs.
A little (very little) western Texas
campground humor!
While in San Antonio we sprung a leak in our refrigerator hose. The way these things are built it was impossible for us to locate the exact location of the problem but was able to place a bucket in the right spot to keep the bays from getting soaked. But because of the pressure when we used the shore water we had to empty the bucket 2-3 times a day. For over a month we used our water pump and reserve water. Until the water pump line developed a crack and we could hardly get any water pressure. So, even though we were going to a spend quiet, relaxed time at the Lazydays campground anyway, we made an appointment to get the leaks repaired. Along with a few other repairs, 3 days later we are back in full service without any leaks.
They had to order a few parts, one being a new jack, so once they arrive we will be back in Tucson to finalize the repairs.
I'm getting tired of writing and your probably getting tired of reading. So I'll end this post....but watch for others in a more timely fashion...promises...promises.
Hope all is well!!
