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Home to Texas

Postby retiredhappy » Sun Aug 17, 2008 8:31 pm

Left Wellington Texas Saturday morning around 9:30a.m. Started out misty, turned drizzly, then rained, then poured the entire trip home. Was going to stay at a little RV Park/Antique Store/Hair Salon in Eden, Texas. I slowed down and looked before pulling in - way too muddy - was afraid I'd get stuck. So decided to continue to Menard, Texas. Got to Menard and decided to go on to Junction, TX. Got to Junction and decided I was only an hour from home so onward - in the rain. Got to Kerrville about 6:30 pm and the rain stopped but boy is it humid. Got to my site, hooked the electric and took the dogs for a walk and we all went to bed.

Thoughts from the trip: Texas goes on forever! Even only going halfway thru the state is bigger than some small countries. Saw some plowed fields that were really red. Saw a lot of Texas lawnmowers (goats). Why do birds along side the road ALWAYS take off across the road right in your path? Do they have a death wish? Why do people slow down when I pull halfway off the road and slow down so they can get around me? Do they want a written invitation to pass? Do they NOT have a working gas pedal? See fields of cotton plants that look like they have little puffy clouds growing on them.

Slept like a rock. Then started fixing up my site starting with leveling the RV. Felt like I was going to roll out of bed last night. Its beautiful here - big trees. Luckily got my satellite to work in spite of the trees. Couldn't do two and a half months with no TV. Took the dogs for a looooong walk. Ran a few errands, took a nap, and took the dog for another long walk in the early evening. This is such a pretty park.

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Re: Home to Texas

Postby Getupngo » Sun Aug 17, 2008 8:48 pm

I'm so glad you made it safely! Looks like a pretty place. Now you can settle in and enjoy yourself.
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Re: Home to Texas

Postby rvgrammy1953 » Sun Aug 17, 2008 8:52 pm

Oh, Karen....is this where we are staying in Nov??? It's so pretty!!! Glad you made it home safe and sound.....

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Re: Home to Texas

Postby avalen » Sun Aug 17, 2008 10:00 pm

so glad your home safe and sound and what a pretty spot!!
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Re: Home to Texas

Postby Cedar518 » Mon Aug 18, 2008 6:16 am

Great news that you are back safe and sound. That looks like a nice campsite. It's always nice when there are trees and grass,... And more than just a cement pad. it looks great.
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Re: Home to Texas

Postby asirimarco » Mon Aug 18, 2008 6:52 am

glad your journey was safe if somewhat wet. love the flamingos!!!! sometimes it seems like our RVs are like horses - they smell the barn and there is no stopping them till they are home.
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Re: Home to Texas

Postby MsBHaven » Mon Aug 18, 2008 7:05 am

Karen, glad to read that you made it back safe and sound! That site looks nicer than the one in Douglas.
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Re: Home to Texas

Postby mtngal » Mon Aug 18, 2008 7:42 am

Welcome home to Texas Karen! I know what you mean about driving across half the state. My last day route is usually from
Van Horn to Austin, love my stop in Junction though, there's a shop downtown called "Conchos and Crosses", do you know it?
Have fun setting up your new site, it looks so nice and green.
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Re: Home to Texas

Postby Echo » Mon Aug 18, 2008 4:52 pm

Nice looking site Karen. Trees, bushes and grass, oh yeah my kinda spot.

Know what ya mean about the final push/pull to get home. Like a giant magnet pulling on you to just go a little bit more, then a little more, then a little more, then a little more until your done. LOL

Glad to see ya home in TX and safe too!!!
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Re: Home to Texas

Postby Bethers » Mon Aug 18, 2008 6:24 pm

Well, if you had pushed a day or so sooner, we could have got together in Fredericksburg while I was up there LOL - I know you pushed already- and I had to go when I had the chance on my days off. Will really be looking forward to getting together - and staying at the beautiful park in November - sure is purdy.

Glad you have back safe and sound - with civilization and restaurants LOL - course it's gonna cost you money with all the eating out you'll be doing now :)
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