RV-ing in the Kram-a-lot-Inn

Tuesday, January 25 - BINGO (Mercedes, TX)

The Raven’s game on Sunday was very disappointing. Enough said - maybe next year!

Monday

I got up, got showered and off to the grocery store.

Jesse was outside talking to Ed and Bob when I returned. He stopped talking and helped me in with the bags and I put everything away.

Then we went off to visit Target and Marilyn joined us. Jesse had some shorts to return and I wanted to look for pillows. Jesse was successful but I found nothing.

We had happy hour at the Dray’s along with Bob, Janet, Heinz and Irene.

Tuesday

In the morning Jesse went for a ride with Heinz to visit a near by cemetery. Heinz likes to go through and see the head stones.

Jesse also surprised me with a Kindle Fire. Now I have to learn how to use it. He is so sweet!!

The big event for today was going to Bingo and the Rec hall. It was the six of us, Ed, Marilyn, Bob and Janet and the two of us.

Each card cost 50 cents and we each played with 4 cards. Look at the concentration!!

I had a fun time especially because Jesse and I won the 50/50 raffle which our 1/2 came to $37. Jesse won a Bingo by himself for $8 and he won another one with Ed and 6 other people so they each won $1. Ed split a game with someone and received $4. Sorry to say Marilyn, Bob or Janet didn’t win, but I think all enjoyed.

I had made a apple spice cake and invited everyone back to our place for a piece. Ed and Marilyn declined, so it was just the 4 of us. Jesse and I enjoyed the company and getting to know these two fine people better was a bonus.

Hugs to all

Sunday, January 22 – Week Gone By (Mercedes, TX)

Monday 1/16

We enjoyed our coffee and time on the computer this morning. Buddy needed a hair cut, so I called a place close to the Resort. They could take him today, so Jesse got cleaned up to take him.

While he was out he got the truck inspected and washed. While Jesse was gone I made some Smores from the recipe that Pat gave me. Jesse came home and we just hung out until the call that Buddy was ready.

I was sitting outside when they returned and was I shocked. They shaved Buddy, SHAVED!!

Buddy as a puppy

Groomed correctly

SHAVED

We were invited to Bob and Janet’s for dinner tonight, along with Ed and Marilyn and Hank and Pam. He had smoked some pork in his smoker and they made pulled pork. They served beans and chips with it. It was all yummy!!

Fore dessert I brought the smores, but the big hit was Bob’s homemade butter pecan ice cream and Janet’s cake. The evening was entertaining listening to Hanks stories.

Tuesday 1/17

Today we decided that we would take our sheets and rugs to the laundry here at the Resort. We had purchased new sheets while shopping last week. So we got all the laundry done while we were there.

We had happy hour at Ed and Marilyn’s along with Bob and Janet.

Wednesday 1/18

Today was our 1st trip to Mexico this year. We met Joyce and Roger in the parking lot and the 8 of us made our way through the border gates. The pictures help tell the story of our day.

Our 1st stop was in front of the Nuevo Progreso sign.

The next stop was the bakery to have coffee and pastries and listen to the mariachi’s.

We window shopped in some of the stores as we walked the streets.

Marilyn wanted to get a pedicure so I sat with her while Joyce and Janet went off in search of a thread store.

Not sure what the guys did, but they stopped by the salon to let us know they were going to Red Snapper and we should meet them there when we were done.

We had lunch and conversation all was good.

Thursday 1/19

Jesse and I decided to go shopping for the tables we have been looking for. We found one that we liked at Kirkland’s.. We are not sure if we are going to use it as an end table or a storage unit on the other side of the island.

We had happy hour at our place tonight. We are really looking forward to tomorrow because we are getting our new floor installed.

Friday 1/20

They arrived about 9:15am. We had gotten everything moved off the floor.

Before

During

After

Jesse stayed home with the boys during the day while Marilyn and I went shopping. Ed was so kind and went out to get Jesse lunch, thanks so much!

Heinz and Irene arrived and we had happy hour at Ed and Marilyn’s. It was so nice to see these friends again and we look forward to having fun with them.

We really like the floor very much.

Saturday 1/21

Jesse and I went back to Marshalls because while I was there yesterday I saw another table I liked. He wanted to see it before we purchased it. When we got there the table was gone, it was already sold but we did purchase the chair I liked.

Everyone came by to see what the floor looks like and it was nice having people visit even it was for a short time. We had happy hour at Heinz and Irene’s.

Jesse and I went out for Blizzards to bring home and watch one of the movies from Mexico.

Sunday 1/22

RAVEN’s DAY

Jesse is looking forward to watching the game today. I am doing laundry and writing this journal.

Maybe I will not have to post another week long journal, we will see!

Sunday, January 15 - Go Ravens!!! (Mercedes, TX)

Starting with Friday …

Ed called me in the morning asking for some help getting his pictures from South Africa on Facebook. I got a quick shower then walked over to their rig to see what I could do to help.

I thought I knew just how to do it, but the tab on his Facebook page to upload photos was blacked out. If he clicked on it, it worked but not quite the same, but we figured it out.

When I came back home Jesse decided to take a walk. It was windy outside so I decided not to go with him.

While he was gone friends (Jim and Jacque) knocked on the door. We had met them at Amazon. They were friends with another couple (Bob and Kathy) that were staying just a few streets over from us. Jim and Jacque drove in from Aransas Pass for a few days to visit along with another couple Larry and Sandy.

We made plans to meet them for dinner at Golden Corral. We enjoyed the buffet and the company. After eating the ladies went to do a little shopping and the guys were going back to Bob and Kathy’s 5th wheel to have a drink and talk RV’s.

I decided to skip the shopping not wanting to leave Mr. B for too long. He seems to have snapped back some. He is eating and drinking on his own again, but still very wobbly when walking.

Saturday

Jesse worked on putting the under belly back up on the RV, we have not had anymore leaks.

I did laundry and straightened up our home.

About lunch time I got the call I was expecting from Jacque to meet the girls at the Outlet stores for some girl time. They had all been to the flea market.

We all walked around mostly window shopping. Fossil was having a 50% off their purses and Jacque and Sandy purchased one.

We all made purchases at Bath & Body Works.

When we were finished shopping we went back to the resort to get the guys and headed west on 83 to have dinner at Wallbangers. Bob and Kathy rode with us which gave us a chance to get to know each other better. I think we enjoyed our burgers, fries and drinks.

When we got back to the resort we met down at the library to play cards. We played a card game they called the Canadian game. It was very similar to hand and foot. Jim won, but I think everyone enjoyed the fun and we laughed a lot.