Thursday, May 9, 2013
More of San Antonio 2012
While I was working, Kirk drove over to the golf tournament, the AT&T Championship, and spent a day watching celebrities play with the pros. Kirk loves his golf, and any chance he gets to get to the course to watch or play is a good day.
Kirk and Bruce Bowen (formerly of the SA Spurs) at the ATT Championship Golf tournament
Kirk and I took the RV and dogs to Pioneer RV park and resort on Mustang Island for Thanksgiving. Pioneer used to be one of our favorite places to go in our Winnebago, when we lived in SA. We would spend long weekends, and holiday weekends there. The park has over 400 sites, lots of activities, wonderful people, and is just a boardwalk away from the beach and ocean. On Thanksgiving, they provide the turkey, dressing, pototoes and gravy, and drinks. Everyone else brings a dish to pass. And, if you have any room left, they serve leftovers in the evening. A walk along the beach afterwards is a must.
Our site at Pioneer....don't walk outside barefooted...sand spurs!
Morning coffee on the beach....life is good!
Enjoying Friends in San Antonio, TX 10-2013 to 12-2013
While in SA, Kirk and I were blessed to be able to enjoy the company of our old friends and neighbors from time to time. We enjoyed one of the best BBQ's in Texas at the Salt Lick with Frank and Peggy (Karin's parents....our old neighbor). The Salt Lick is a must go to if you ever get the chance. I only like to go on Sunday's though, as that is the only day they serve baby back ribs, and my favorite scalloped potatoes (they are to die for). The rest of the week, they serve brisket, sausages, and other menu favorites which are also available on Sundays. We had a great visit with Frank and Peggy and can't wait to see them again.
I should mention, just for documentation sake, that I had my first bee sting while in TX. Walking in my flip flops in Dave and Karin's backyard. Who knew bees love the clover in the grass. Anyway, being that I have never been stung, I waited for my tongue and throat to swell, and lose consciousness. But fortunately, I found that I am not allergic to bee stings...YAY! Pesky thing stung me on my big toe!
Then there is Doreen (David's mother.....Karin is married to David). She is awesome! She has ladies wine night every Friday. I was only able to go on one Friday, but we had a great time. Her lady friends are so funny and great company. Oh yeah, the wine was great! We were also invited to eat Asian food with Doreen, David, Karin, the kids, Ava and Dylan, and Frank and Peggy. They are an awesome family, and Kirk and I were very blessed to be included in their family event.
Jan and Bill are also some very good friends and old neighbors. Jan talked me into being a substitute for their monthly Bunco game. I was pretty hesitant at first, but then found out the ladies playing are very forgiving, and I had a great night.....roll the dice ladies!!! Hmmm, wonder why they never asked me back :). Kirk and Bill were also able to catch up on the golf course where Bill works (the Bandit). I believe they also had a great time.
On Halloween evening, Kirk and I bought some candy and returned to the old neighborhood. We strolled up and down the street, passed candy out to the kids walking from house to house, and visited with almost all our old neighbors. We had a wonderful visit with Larry and Carmen, Keith, Melissa and their 2 girls, Bob and Patsy, Sally and Pedro, and Bernie. I believe that if we ever decide to live in a stick home again, we may just move back to the SA area.
I think these two girls are Ava and Emmy.....it's hard to say!
Before leaving SA, I was able to get together with some of my ex-co-workers. Gabriella celebrated her birthday and we all enjoyed a good time.....she is hoot! I was extra happy to see Corinne at the party. I miss them both terribly. I can't forget my Peeps at NEM. Besides being able to work with them, some of them were able to join Kirk and I at one of our favorite tex-mex restaurants, Chuy's. This place has the best margarita's, but them I probably say that about all the mexican restaurants in SA. When you go to Chuy's have the 3-way margarita, you won't regret it.
Me, Gabriella (birthday girl), and Corinne.....love you guys!
Can't remember her name, Terry, Mady, and Frank at Chuy's. Love and miss you all!
I should mention, just for documentation sake, that I had my first bee sting while in TX. Walking in my flip flops in Dave and Karin's backyard. Who knew bees love the clover in the grass. Anyway, being that I have never been stung, I waited for my tongue and throat to swell, and lose consciousness. But fortunately, I found that I am not allergic to bee stings...YAY! Pesky thing stung me on my big toe!
Then there is Doreen (David's mother.....Karin is married to David). She is awesome! She has ladies wine night every Friday. I was only able to go on one Friday, but we had a great time. Her lady friends are so funny and great company. Oh yeah, the wine was great! We were also invited to eat Asian food with Doreen, David, Karin, the kids, Ava and Dylan, and Frank and Peggy. They are an awesome family, and Kirk and I were very blessed to be included in their family event.
Jan and Bill are also some very good friends and old neighbors. Jan talked me into being a substitute for their monthly Bunco game. I was pretty hesitant at first, but then found out the ladies playing are very forgiving, and I had a great night.....roll the dice ladies!!! Hmmm, wonder why they never asked me back :). Kirk and Bill were also able to catch up on the golf course where Bill works (the Bandit). I believe they also had a great time.
On Halloween evening, Kirk and I bought some candy and returned to the old neighborhood. We strolled up and down the street, passed candy out to the kids walking from house to house, and visited with almost all our old neighbors. We had a wonderful visit with Larry and Carmen, Keith, Melissa and their 2 girls, Bob and Patsy, Sally and Pedro, and Bernie. I believe that if we ever decide to live in a stick home again, we may just move back to the SA area.
Before leaving SA, I was able to get together with some of my ex-co-workers. Gabriella celebrated her birthday and we all enjoyed a good time.....she is hoot! I was extra happy to see Corinne at the party. I miss them both terribly. I can't forget my Peeps at NEM. Besides being able to work with them, some of them were able to join Kirk and I at one of our favorite tex-mex restaurants, Chuy's. This place has the best margarita's, but them I probably say that about all the mexican restaurants in SA. When you go to Chuy's have the 3-way margarita, you won't regret it.
San Antonio October - December 2012
I really love reading about our adventures which makes me wonder why I don't keep this blog/journal up to date like I should. After leaving Iowa (which was very sad having to leave all our family) we landed in San Antonio (again). My old job was in need of an SLP and I just happened to be available. Timing is everything. I was so excited to get to see my Peeps and catch up with them and their lives. We decided to stay at the Greentree RV resort just a few miles from my work. It's a clean park with long pull throughs, which is what we needed. We find it very difficult at times to find parks that can accomadate a 43' rig. This park was also very near the I-35, but not too close, and close to shopping and restaurants. They also LOVE their ferrell cats....although, our dogs weren't as friendly to them.
GreenTree RV Resort in NE San Antonio, TX....our home for almost 3 months.
We were excited when we found out that Kirk's good friends from Arkansas (used to live in Marshalltown) were coming to San Antonio to visit family. Jim and Linda were able to spend some time with us while there. We took them to Gruene, which is a very unique, old TX town. It houses the Gruene Hall, the oldest dance hall in TX, the Gristmill, a restaurant which used to be an old cotton mill, the Guadalupe River, where we have gone tubing many times, and many other unique shops, wineries, etc. We also went with them and their family to La Fogata, a well-known, and one of our favorite mexican restaurants (2nd to Chuy's) in San Antonio. La Fogata also has THE BEST margarita in San Antonio. Can't wait to see Jim and Linda again!
Another couple, and very good friends of ours, Loren and Dianne, visited while on their way to winter in The Valley of Texas. They were coming to San Antonio from Marshalltown, IA via a Thanksgiving trip to see their children in Colorado. We had a wonderful visit and were also able to go downtown SA to see the Christmas lights on the Riverwalk. Did I mention,( besides being a very cute couple), that while they were visiting they took a giant leap into the tech world and purchased IPhone's. Can't wait to hear how they are doing with their new phones.
We were excited when we found out that Kirk's good friends from Arkansas (used to live in Marshalltown) were coming to San Antonio to visit family. Jim and Linda were able to spend some time with us while there. We took them to Gruene, which is a very unique, old TX town. It houses the Gruene Hall, the oldest dance hall in TX, the Gristmill, a restaurant which used to be an old cotton mill, the Guadalupe River, where we have gone tubing many times, and many other unique shops, wineries, etc. We also went with them and their family to La Fogata, a well-known, and one of our favorite mexican restaurants (2nd to Chuy's) in San Antonio. La Fogata also has THE BEST margarita in San Antonio. Can't wait to see Jim and Linda again!
Jim and Linda getting ready to "boot scoot boogie"
Dianne and Loren enjoying the Christmas lights on the Riverwalk
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