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Sunday morning, Jim invited us and 10 of our friends over for breakfast. We took Tom and Judy, so we had 14 people inside his trailer! Its a good thing he has a 40 footer! We all had plenty of room but it was rainy and cold outside, so we all had to stay inside. We stayed over there until almost noon before we left to return home.
We came home and made our preparations to watch the Super Bowl on television. Stella got a recipe from me for some spicy chili that a friend had posted that she made for this evening's meal and it turned out great! Thanks Ray. It was a good day to stay inside as it remained cool, so the chili really hit the spot.
The Super Bowl was exactly that, Super! It was a great game and congratulations go to Eli Manning and the New York Giants.
So long.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Saturday February 4, 2012-Mission West RV Resort
We got up pretty early and went to Furr's Buffet for breakfast with Ted and Donna. Gotta eat at our favorite breakfast place again before we leave! After finishing up our breakfast, we came back home to get our truck because Ted was going to meet with friends to shoot skeet. We took Donna to the fruit market where we bought some fruits and veggies and two folding chairs for Tommy and Susan. They are very good chairs that are very heavy duty and only available down here. After bringing Donna back home we came home and hung out here all afternoon.
I've been working with Tramp while we've been down here by taking him for long walks and teaching him some doggie commands like heel and come. Of course, he's always on a leash so it's easy to make him obey, but I think its working. At least he gets more exercise and comes home and sleeps well. He's much easier to control when he's not with Cassie and is much more sociable. Cassie barks too much at both people and animals, so that's going to be my next doggie project.
So long.
I've been working with Tramp while we've been down here by taking him for long walks and teaching him some doggie commands like heel and come. Of course, he's always on a leash so it's easy to make him obey, but I think its working. At least he gets more exercise and comes home and sleeps well. He's much easier to control when he's not with Cassie and is much more sociable. Cassie barks too much at both people and animals, so that's going to be my next doggie project.
So long.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Friday February 3, 2012-Mission West RV Resort
Today we had to take Mr. Tramp to the Vet for his yearly checkup. It didn't take too long to learn that he is in excellent condition, weighing in at 11 pounds, which is a good weight for him. The only thing found was some tartar on his teeth. We bought some treats that help in keeping it off the dog's teeth, so we'll see.
We had tickets to see the Link family with Ted and Donna tonight at Bentsen Palms Village and I had suggested that Jim and several other of the Heartlander group get tickets too and come with us. Jim invited several of us over to his place this afternoon for a quicky potluck dinner before the show. Sadly, when they tried to get the tickets the show was sold out. This is a first time that ANYONE had sold out a show. We ended still going over to Jim's to eat and had a very nice time. The weather cooperated and the guys sat outside while the girls sat inside the trailer. We were excited for Jim, who is getting his new demo Landmark trailer next month and has just ordered a new Ford F-450 tow vehicle. Of course, us guys had a lot of discussion about it while eating. We won't see the new rig until the end of April in Gulfshores Alabama at the rally there.
We went to the Link show but Stella and I were kind of disappointed that they put on exactly the same show as the other night. They added a couple of different songs and still performed very well, but it was a rerun. We won't see them again until next season when we come back down here so maybe they'll have a new show for us.We still love 'em.
So long.
We had tickets to see the Link family with Ted and Donna tonight at Bentsen Palms Village and I had suggested that Jim and several other of the Heartlander group get tickets too and come with us. Jim invited several of us over to his place this afternoon for a quicky potluck dinner before the show. Sadly, when they tried to get the tickets the show was sold out. This is a first time that ANYONE had sold out a show. We ended still going over to Jim's to eat and had a very nice time. The weather cooperated and the guys sat outside while the girls sat inside the trailer. We were excited for Jim, who is getting his new demo Landmark trailer next month and has just ordered a new Ford F-450 tow vehicle. Of course, us guys had a lot of discussion about it while eating. We won't see the new rig until the end of April in Gulfshores Alabama at the rally there.
We went to the Link show but Stella and I were kind of disappointed that they put on exactly the same show as the other night. They added a couple of different songs and still performed very well, but it was a rerun. We won't see them again until next season when we come back down here so maybe they'll have a new show for us.We still love 'em.
So long.
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Thursday February 2, 2012-Mission West RV Resort
The weather has cooperated for our events in the valley this year. Yesterday was the first time that we've been able to use the beautiful outside seating at Retama and today was at least as nice as yesterday was.
We had a good turnout for the dealer open house. There were a few details that I felt that could have been done better, but overall it was okay. It was good to see some of our old Heartland friends and to meet new ones. We had a great time again and can't wait for all the upcoming rallies that we are planning to attend.
We went to the Costa Messa restaurant in McAllen with Jim and Nancy, Ken and Kathy and Kevin and Nelly for an Ambassadors meeting. We all enjoyed our meal and were happy to hear that the Ambassador program will continue for at least one more year. It was another good time with good friends.
So long.
We had a good turnout for the dealer open house. There were a few details that I felt that could have been done better, but overall it was okay. It was good to see some of our old Heartland friends and to meet new ones. We had a great time again and can't wait for all the upcoming rallies that we are planning to attend.
We went to the Costa Messa restaurant in McAllen with Jim and Nancy, Ken and Kathy and Kevin and Nelly for an Ambassadors meeting. We all enjoyed our meal and were happy to hear that the Ambassador program will continue for at least one more year. It was another good time with good friends.
So long.
Wednesday February 1, 2012-Mission West RV Resort
We didn't do too much this morning because we were going over to the Heartland Owners Meet and Greet this afternoon. I had coffee with the guys this morning and am apparently making friends with them because they include me in their conversations now.
We went over to Retama to help Ken and Kathy set up tables and clean the glass tops of the outside tables. Some of our friends began arriving soon after we got there, but it all worked out. We ended up with about 40 people that came today. There was plenty of good food and I believe that everyone had a good time. I know we did. It was good to meet some new people whose names I see all the time on the forum.
This is really a classy place, Retama Village. We will be looking forward to next year's gathering.
So long.
We went over to Retama to help Ken and Kathy set up tables and clean the glass tops of the outside tables. Some of our friends began arriving soon after we got there, but it all worked out. We ended up with about 40 people that came today. There was plenty of good food and I believe that everyone had a good time. I know we did. It was good to meet some new people whose names I see all the time on the forum.
This is really a classy place, Retama Village. We will be looking forward to next year's gathering.
So long.
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Tuesday January 31, 2012-Mission West RV Resort
We went over to Mexico this morning again. I had been having some discomfort with my teeth and wanted the doctor to adjust them. It is so nice to be able to go in for adjustments and get in right away. I really do like this dentist!
Remember that Stella had decided to get some glasses in Mexico as I had done? She went in and found the frames that she liked and after a short exam, she was all fitted up. We made arrangements to pick her new glasses up on Friday but they weren't ready and we had told them we would come in today. I had talked to Karen and had learned that they were going to meet with some friends from Michigan in Mexico and we would all meet for lunch over there. The weather was not cooperating and traffic was terrible on the expressway, so we never saw them. It's really expensive to make or receive telephone calls in Mexico, so we couldn't call, so unfortunately we were not able to hook up. Stella picked up her glasses and we got something to eat and came on back home.
We went over to the Tropic Star RV Resort in Pharr to see the Red Head Express with The Walker Boys and the Link Family. It was a great concert and everyone enjoyed it. They have a huge auditorium at the Tropic Star and there were probably 3-500 people there for the performance. We will see the Links again when Ted and Donna arrive later in the week. It's very nice to see Branson performances at valley prices! Another reason to come down here!
So long.
Remember that Stella had decided to get some glasses in Mexico as I had done? She went in and found the frames that she liked and after a short exam, she was all fitted up. We made arrangements to pick her new glasses up on Friday but they weren't ready and we had told them we would come in today. I had talked to Karen and had learned that they were going to meet with some friends from Michigan in Mexico and we would all meet for lunch over there. The weather was not cooperating and traffic was terrible on the expressway, so we never saw them. It's really expensive to make or receive telephone calls in Mexico, so we couldn't call, so unfortunately we were not able to hook up. Stella picked up her glasses and we got something to eat and came on back home.
We went over to the Tropic Star RV Resort in Pharr to see the Red Head Express with The Walker Boys and the Link Family. It was a great concert and everyone enjoyed it. They have a huge auditorium at the Tropic Star and there were probably 3-500 people there for the performance. We will see the Links again when Ted and Donna arrive later in the week. It's very nice to see Branson performances at valley prices! Another reason to come down here!
So long.
Monday January 30 2012-Mission West RV Resort
Our friends from Michigan, Dan and Karen came over today to visit us and see the new trailer. We had a nice visit with them here and then took them over to Retama Village to show them where we were going for the Meet and Greet. We then drove by the site where Jim B. will be staying when he arrives later this afternoon. Kathy came out and invited us in to see her coach house. Kathy told us the story about how they came to own this place at Retama Village.
We went to a new restaurant tonight, a place called Rick's restaurant, formerly called Granny's Cafe. They are known for their huge mega-burgers, with both a single patty and a double meat. The burgers are so big they are served on a wooden board with a machete to cut them, and many times one burger will feed four people. None of us had the huge burger, but we had a very good meal and plan to come back here.
Dan and Karen had to go back to their hotel tonight but will be coming to visit a friend here in Mission for the rest of their stay. We came back home and sat outside for awhile, enjoying the weather down here.
So long.
We went to a new restaurant tonight, a place called Rick's restaurant, formerly called Granny's Cafe. They are known for their huge mega-burgers, with both a single patty and a double meat. The burgers are so big they are served on a wooden board with a machete to cut them, and many times one burger will feed four people. None of us had the huge burger, but we had a very good meal and plan to come back here.
Dan and Karen had to go back to their hotel tonight but will be coming to visit a friend here in Mission for the rest of their stay. We came back home and sat outside for awhile, enjoying the weather down here.
So long.
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