Ft. Worth Tx

[sharon]

All tucked in here a little north of Ft. Worth. Windy again on the trip here and was planning on leaving today, but didn't get a chance to visit with Katie much, so I'm staying another day. Got hugs from everyone for that decision, so it was worth it! Mike was my supervisor at the hospital I worked at. We worked together when I was an apprentice and I learned so much from him. I actually got him the job there, met him at the union hall when he was taking the same steam class that I was. He didn't have any boilers where he worked and he needed some practice in water treatment before he took his LA steam test so I got permission to bring him in and show him how to do the tests, then recommended him for the job when we were hiring a new engineer. Best move I ever made there! Anyway, he promoted to Chief I, then when he promoted to Chief II, I got the job for Chief I. I love his kids (not kids anymore, lovely young ladies now) and they all make me feel like a member of the family.

So, finally, some pictures, not much, but I'll try and do better....I've been to this area quite a few times, so didn't do any sightseeing here other than to realize that the Harley Dealer was only 9 miles away, so while Mike slept yesterday (he works graveyard) I ran over there and got a couple of shirts.

Cactus garden between Gila Bend and Casa Grande:


Really cool Trike that a guy built out of a mustang at the CG in Las Cruces, said he was bored when he retired...


My spot here, complete with 30A power! The beauty of having an engineer for a friend!


And of course, Texas BBQ!!



Having fun, but it's hot and muggy here. I imagine it will get worse as I move east, tho.

[carold]

Love that motorcycle combo and, oh yeah, that bbq looks yummy. Yep, hot and muggy. Doesn't seem like a lot of wind, though, as long as you don't count the doofuses carold

[Sprinter]

Wow! That is some trike! Never seen anything like it before. And that BBQ sure looks good! Glad you are enjoying your visit Stay safe out there. You should be thru the worst of the west TX winds.

Love,
Sharon

[Liz]

Oooo...pictures! Thanks, Sharon. It's getting cooler where I am in NC. Comfortable mornings and evenings, especially.

[Carolinagal]

Thats because you're visiting a beautiful area, Liz !!!! (Not to mention the person),

Thanks for the pictures, Sharon, that is really a neat trike !!! That guy has a great imagination and abilities to come up with something that original. Did you get a ride in or on it?
Looks like you're enjoying your stay there, always nice to visit with long time friends.

Hope you have a Great trip, Stay safe, post pix when you can, we all enjoy, you know.

CArol

[retiredhappy]

LOVED the trike. Yep, you in Texax, hot and humid is the norm. You should be pretty much thru with the winds tho.

[mitch5252]

...a lot of wind, though, as long as you don't count the doofuses carold

Hey, don't you think we've been being good lately? Almost as quiet as church mice...

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[VickieP]

That is a neat trike. Glad you're able to enjoy your visit a bit longer.

Carold, do you think if we try and poke Mitch with some pins we can let out some of her hot air? I'd be willing to try.... real hard!

[BirdbyBird]

I am tolerating the heat now because we want the really really nice temps in Sept....

[JanetA]

Does Ft Worth ever cross your mind? (sorry,, just HAD to get that in! ) yeay George!

About the heat and humidity,,, it is winding down, thank the Lord! September, tho,, it will STILL be around! I don't get to be comfy outside til at LEAST late Oct... but that is just me! Oh to be in Colorado about now! (or points north!) The pleasure of being in Tx doesn't actually come til Nov... and I've seen Christmases when I wore shorts! Oh well,,

sorry about you gals in the northeast!

At least we are on the DOWNSTROKE of summer! Happy Fall to you all and have pity on us who have to endure the gunshots for the next few weekends of dove season! I'm sure glad I'm not out at my farm trying to sleep late!

Ya'll keep posting. I will be intermittently doing so myself

hugs to all!

J

[OutandAbout]

Love the trike. He really can give the guys on American Chopper a run for their money. Really nice work. The BBQ looks fabulous too. Glad you are having an extended visit. Take care traveling. Linda

[Redetotry]

Thanks for the pictures Sharon, I loved the trike too and now am hungry for BBQ that looked great!

[AlmostThere]

Glad you decided to stay another night and visit! Thanks for the pics!

[Bethers]

Wow, Sharon posted pics. I wasn't expecting that. Kewl that you are getting more time with your friends. Great trike - love it.

[cpatinjones]

Good food and good company, what more could a person want for? Thanks for the pics.