The Sun Actually Came Out

Saturday,  5/31

Another early start and what we thought was going to be a sunny day.  But one hour into our ride it started getting very cloudy and then very foggy.  Rain wasn't as bad today. As soon as we entered Texas the sun came out.  We traveled over 300 miles again today and ended in Amarillo, TX. We set up camp, walked dogs and drove to the nearest car wash to clean off the very dirty tow car.  Then Johnny wanted to see historic Route 66.   Well guess what?  Here in Amarillo there is only one block left. Plus it was widened and it's full of shops.  Not what Johnny expected and he was very disappointed.  We walked thru 2 antique shops....I'm lucky I got him in 2.  I did find 2 tea pots that I plan to make tea Cozies for and sell at my craft show.  Great gift idea for the tea drinker..

 

Check out the vintage clothes in this one shop I went into.  Boy was it fun to see all the poodle skirts she had. And if I was looking for them, she also had a ton of Red Hats.

Then on the way back to the camp ground we decided to stop for dinner at the steak house that has the 32 oz. steak.  Our waiter tells us there was a lady in there recently who ate not one but 2 and the first one in less than 5 minutes.   WHAT!!!!  I just find it hard to believe.

So we are now in HOT, DRY, weather.  And I promise you I won't complain.  I'm over winter and rain.  I will now start piling on the sun screen and wear my shirt.  Nothing on TV any more and the sun is still bright at 8 pm and I should be sewing. But to take it out for a few hours and have to pack up again is just crazy. These one nighters, trying to get to the Grand Canyon makes it hard to unpack.  When we hit somewhere we plan to be a while I can unpack and start sewing.

We head out for New Mexico tomorrow and for sure don't want to stay more than over night there. After that if we are making good time we will look for some places to visit before the Grand Canyon. I have been posting pictures on FB but just can't get them here right now. With Flagstaff burning, and we haven't seen the news to see if the road are still closed, Oak Creek Canyon is out. So that's it for today. I may buy a book and read for a while. My Daisey and Lacey are asleep on the couch with me, Johnny is in bed under the new Quilt and life is good.  Until tomorrow.........

Hey Look It's Raining

Friday, 5/30

Hey, notice a theme here....."it's raining, it's pouring....the old man is snoring"

On and off rain for 320 miles.  We tried to make it to Oklahoma City but rain and 2 jackknifed truckers cost us several hours.  So we are several hours east at a KOA campground.  This place has some barnyard animals to see and the owner (Peggy) is a quilter and has a Yorkie. Wow. She looks like Daisey. Peggy took me in her sewing room to show me her quilt BOM she is working on.  It's all needle turn appliqué. Just beautiful.

Because we stopped earlier than usual, I was able to leisurely walk the girls, rest a little and cook dinner and be done early enough to attempt to blog.  But can't get on the web page so I'm taking notes that I will transfer later. I went to the restaurant here and got some peach cobbler and ice cream for dessert. Very good. Just what we needed. I almost took my machine out but decided to do more hand sewing. Hopefully tomorrow we will go out to eat dinner and I will sew a little. I have some ornaments I want to work on.  Keep praying for Daisey's recovery...or at least that she does a little better.  Have a good night all....see you tomorrow.

Our Service Appointment

Thursday, 5/29

Guess what????? The RV Park we are in, is in the flight path of plans taking off from 3 am to about 6 am.  So we have been up since about 5 am.  Johnny goes to take Daisey for a walk and agin it starts to poor. And hasn't stopped. Our drive to the dealer is about 15 minutes and here we are in the customer lounge.....on the couch with our pillow and blankies........waiting...........

Now get this.....we called a month ago to make this appointment and came here yesterday to see what time to be here. We were told when they opened at 8 am. So here we were and guess what the guy in the service department says to Johnny........"well we will try to get to you today, but can't guarantee it. What!!!! He says it isn't his fault it's raining....so he was asked why don't you pull the rig into a bay.....dahhhhhhh. Lucky for them it stopped raining and they were able to get everything fixed.  We get back to the campground and go to walk the dogs and again it starts raining.

We decided to have a big lunch and pot pies for dinner.  Off to Cracker Barrel  we go.  Then back to take a nap.  Ahhhhhh the life of retirement.

Wednesday, 5/28

We got a slow start today. This humid, overcast weather just made us both slow. Plus we are both worried about Daisey.  She slept in her bed all night and I stayed on the couch just in case. After a little breakfast we walked the girls and headed over to our dealer to see what time to bring the coach in for work.

After an hour there we headed off to Graceland.  We bought tickets for the tour of the planes, cars and several other exhibits of more clothes and other items. Just amazed at how many jump suits I have now seen. Many in the mansion itself and more in all these other exhibits. The work and detail on them is amazing. I can't imagine how much they weigh without the belts.

We lunched at home and walked the girls again before another storm came in. So since this afternoon it's been raining again.  We all napped, had dinner and now we are watching tv.  I'm still unable to post pictures..Internet service is very slow and almost makes it impossible. I'm typing my journals now in my notes and will try to post them when I can. Pictures may just have to wait. Daisey has shown little improvement. She has now come to me on the couch and gave me a kiss. She also ate her dinner and has walked a little outside.  But doesn't great us at the door or play with her toys.  Just lays on the couch. We were wondering if we should cancel the trip and bring her home. We will reevaluate her again tomorrow.

I've been doing some hand work on a wall hanging I wanted to finish.  Lots of appliqué work so this is a good time to finish it. Looks like it's going to rain all night again. Just as long as we don't loose the tv.

We arrive in Memphis and This Happens

Our first day out took us about 5 1/2 hours.  We stopped first at Pilot to gas up which took a while since we are now in the truck lanes and have to wait our turn....then off we go west bound on I40. The girls are doing much better this trip.  Daisey next to me on the chair and Lacey on my lap.  Around 1pm we stopped at a rest stop to walk dogs, stretch our legs and I made lunch.  Then we were off again.

So we arrive at about 4:00 pm at Yogi Bear's Jellystone RV Park, hook up electric, walk dogs and the sky opens up.  REALLY ????? Is this how it's going to be?






After a long downpour I was able to walk the dogs. Little puddles were like a lake to Lacey and her legs and feet were soaked.  After their walk Johnny wanted to go for another rib dinner and this time to the Rendezvous Restaurant. Very famous for their dry ribs.  Ok I'm not into ribs like Johnny is so I order chicken.  Now I'm going to be a food snob......first I don't like dry rub.....second I don't like any food that has too much heat, and third I don't like vinegar base bar b q sauce. The dry rub was too hot for me, and the coleslaw even had this hot rub season in it. So I didn't eat much of my chicken, especially since it was also too dry. Then they served cold dinner rolls and when we asked for butter, the waitress (named Joanna) says. We don't serve butter with our rolls. The atmosphere was great and so was the service, but I couldn't wait to get home to find something to eat.  I like my ribs and sauce better.  And Johnny also admitted he wasn't crazy about the ribs.  We like sweet sauce with wet ribs. Lesson learned. No more dry ribs.....

Weed Killer Recipe

Here is a recipe for week killer that quite a few Master Gardeners use.  I have not used it yet, but have been told by some that it works. Of course you know if it rains, it must be reapplied. If anyone uses it, I would love to hear from you and know if it worked.

Great Dinner

Last night Hubby and I went to my BFF's house for dinner. Her son, Darin, who is a chef cooked us a feast. Crab cakes, honey mustard chicken, sautéed spring veggies, pasta, and lots of desserts. There was enough food to feed the entire neighborhood. We all went home with care packages and boy did I have a great lunch today.  Thank you Chef Darin, Angie and Al for opening your home to us and presenting a wonderful meal.