Texas trip is over and we are back home again- and as you know, blogging on the road did not work out for me. Combination of time, spotty internet access, no photoshop (I'm spoiled!) and the ball-and-chain of work. We had a great adventure though- all 9 days- and came home last Wednesday. Thursday was spent working at Trask, Friday resting, Saturday working at home- same for today. Even though I worked throughout the trip, I still had a bunch of virtual school stuff to catch up on (it is amazing the amount of work that goes into even a small class)- and it is not until right now that I have been able to think and write and reflect.
Right now we are in the middle of the heat, just like everyone else, over a hundred with sudden unexpected storms full of thunder, lightening and hail. Mr. Owens has been out working roadcalls all weekend- he is out now in the down pour and hail changing a tire on a something (I think he said boat trailer. It's been quite the day for boat trailers). Remember before you head out to check your spare (at least make sure you have one and that it isn't flat), carry extra water, charge your phone- and- go get in shade if stranded without air conditioning. The manz, along with all the car service equipment, is carrying cold water (and even a dog-bowl) - amazing how many folks are stranded this weekend, and the wait can be long and hot. He is my hero- and a hero to many others, at all times of day or night. Team Owens!
The trip went well, we visited Mother for several days- including the cowboy bbq lunch (fun!) and out to On the Border and shopping. Lots of talking, feeding the crows from her balcony, reminders of ways to be safe and happy. (Yes, I have put soap in my bed, no- I am not wearing support hose or gloves in this weather- even to sleep! But I am getting my potassium, putting lotion and sunscreen on faithfully, taking time to pamper myself and my beloved). Visit out to Dear Ridge and the Podlucky Clan- lots of wildlife, talking, fossil/bone hunting and chocolate wine, which is amazing stuff and a new favorite of mine. (Tastes wonderful, no headache like 'straight' wine, is absolutely.....amazing.) Then to Shreveport for the casinos and 'honeymoon' time- winning and losing and balancing out. Home again down the long road.
So- the best of the Texas Trip 2012:
Best Hotel: Sam's Town, Shreveport, LA. Huge room, clean, luxury and free! They do hide the refrigerator (it's in the dresser under the tv- didn't find it until we checked out)- wifi is $10.00, but worth it since the room was comp both nights! (thanks to Podlucky's and then Mr. Owens luck!)
Best 'normal' motel stay: Super 8 in Denton. Cheap, clean and Texas-shaped waffles!
Best Salsa: Sue's homemade.
Best Tortilla Chips: On the Border- made fresh!
Best Roadside Attraction/ Adventure: Santa Land- the abandoned park- lots of photos and a few treasures (Santa's Hand!)
Best Slot Game: Big Fish (I don't know what it was really called, but I liked it!)
Best Foods (in a perfect world, these would be served together): Beans from Mother's Cowboy BBQ, Sweet Potato fries from Burger King (only when hot-), Three pepper sauce, Fish tacos made with the catfish from the Fireman's fish fry, bread pudding with Jack Daniels sauce (Casino).
Best new taste: Chocolate wine- both kinds- the creamy kind (tastes like chocolate Bailey's) and the winey kind (which is elegant and like cordials)
Best buy: $1.00 camera tripod at the Dollar Tree. It works for both cameras!
Best find: Nautilus fossil (in part) and armadillo skeleton.
Best Recommendation: to watch 'Dead Files'- recommended by sister Sue- I am already through the first season and halfway into the next! It is my studio work show when the manz is gone.
Most often heard songs on the radio: Elton John and Rod Stewart. Seriously- and not the good ones either.
lots of others.....but it is storming hard now and I must get off the net.
Love and Thank-yous to everyone!
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