Yikes - December already!!

Wednesday evening we went over to the Oak Hill event center (just across from our park) for their live music and dancing. This week’s group played a lot of slow dances, so we spent quite a bit of time on the dance floor. During the draws, Jane won herself a cowgirl hat.

After the dance we ended up at C&C Wings with our friends Dave & Myrna – wings were good, but as our Ottawa friend Guy would say “pigeon wings not buffalo wings”.

Thursday was a chance to do some things around our rv home. Paul dug out the weeds and grass from our small garden area and did some gardening. Our Kralik rv sign now has a prominent new home.

The garden was full of white lava rocks, so the only solution was to add more.
Thursday night saw the return of Texas two-step dance classes for this camping season. It was fun to get back and find out all the things we had forgotten – how could this be, there are only two steps??? LOL

Friday was Wayne’s 68th birthday, so eight of us went to the Texas Roadhouse to celebrate the occasion. Instead of making Wayne wear a hat, here they made him ride a saddle while everyone sang.

We all had a fun time. Even after 2 margaritas, Wayne wouldn’t come to the weekly Fun N Sun Western dance, but Dave & Myrna joined us and we met Blair & Sharon and other friends there.

Saturday started off at 8am with a garage sale in our rec hall. We did manage to accumulate several small items. Once that was over we headed into Harlingen for their Jackson street market day – an outdoor six block long flea market. Saturday evening we headed over to Port Isabel for the annual Christmas lighted boat parade.

Although the parade was small, the entrants really did a nice job decorating. After the parade, Dave & Myrna, Mitch & Connie, Jane & I went over to Pelican Station for an excellent seafood dinner.

Sunday after church and breakfast at one of the local Mexican restaurants, we headed to the malls for some last minute Christmas shopping - since we are starting to think about heading home this Thursday. The evening ended with the weekly ice cream social and live entertainment at the rec hall. The show was Aloha in Texas - the Hawaiian entertainers were fabulous and the audience participants did a great job (Myrna & Jane may even sign up for hula lessons after their stage debut).

Tuesday evening we went to the Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum for their "Christmas at the Museum" open house. The theme was Toys of yesteryear and magical Christmas Trees which could be viewed while enjoying hors d'oeuvres, desserts, wine and champagne. We went with nine of our friends and it was an enjoyable way to celebrate the lead up to this holiday season.

Today is our last full day in Texas. Tomorrow morning we fly home to Ottawa for the Christmas season - so today will be spent getting the RV ready to sit here in the warm sun while we go north to enjoy (?) the cold north!! Although we are looking forward to seeing family and friends - the Texas sun will be drawing us back.

Can't wait to be back here in January.