Watching Dolphins

Dawn and I drove over to Port Aransas this afternoon. We parked at the city park at the ferry and watched the dolphins playing in the wake of the big ships.

Thanksgiving and Recliners

Rockport, Texas

Saltwater Flats RV Resort

Weather Condition; High 85 Low 62, Sunny

We had a great Thanksgiving here at Saltwater Flats RV Resort. We had a pot luck lunch. About twenty people showed up and there was a lot of really good food.

After lunch there was a Hen Party!

There aren’t very many winter Texans at this park.  A few of the winter people didn’t join us for lunch. Some had other plans and some stayed in.

Seems like most of the sites are weekenders. There are a few sites that are still empty. Some winter Texans don’t migrate until after the holidays.

Today was the left-over luncheon. Almost as many people showed up for the left-overs.

Dawn and I drove over to Corpus Christi today. We wanted to check out the half price recliners at World Market. You looked at them before and liked the fact they are small recliners with low backs. World Market was having a black Friday sale and the recliners were half price.

We got all geared up to fight the crowds and the traffic. We left around 8 this morning.  We arrived at World Market about 8:45 and parked right in front of the store. We went in and there at the front sat the floor display for the recliner. There was a couple looking at it.  We finally got our chance to try out the recliner and we both thought it was comfortable.

We went straight to the cashier and paid for 2 recliners! The cashier said it was funny that we were buying 2 because they only had 3.  Glad we got there when we did!

We tied the 2 large boxes in the bed of the truck and drove back home. They look really nice and are very comfy too. 

The forecast is calling for rain, so we currently have 4 recliners in our living-room. It’s tight but we can manage until tomorrow morning.

Lookout! It's Raining Ducks

Rockport, Texas

Saltwater Flats RV Resort

Weather Condition; High 84 Low 58, Sunny

There is never a dull moment here at Salt Water Flats RV Park! Saturday morning Dawn and I were walking the dogs when we noticed our next door neighbor walking ahead of us. As we walked down the street we saw a Redheaded duck fall from the sky and almost hit our walking neighbor in the head. That’s right! A duck fell out of the sky!

The duck landed on the pavement hard. It laid there a second and then sat up. It tried to walk but fell over. After a few minutes it moved a few feet and sat back down.

A short time later a crowd of people gathered around and discussed what should be done for the duck. One of our neighbors got on the phone and made several phone calls. It’s the weekend and no one wants to be bothered with a wounded duck. Finally, a call to the game warden did the trick. A game warden showed up and when she approached the duck it struggled but moved into the woods behind the park.

The game warden looked around in the woods but couldn’t find the injured duck. She explained that maybe it needed time to recuperate and might even survive.

The following afternoon we were sitting outside when we saw the redheaded duck flying just above the trees. It flew out of the park back towards the bay.

Dawn has been playing cards almost every evening with some of the other ladies. On Wednesday nights we play card bingo.

I spent Monday morning washing the fiver. It was just begging for a good washing. It looks so much better without the bugs, tree sap and road grime.

The awning also got a good scrubbing. It’s been 6 months since it was washed. I was being supervised while I worked.

Yesterday we drove to Lowe’s and picked up 3 rubber stair treads for the fiver steps. Our steps get slick when they get wet. I also glued a rug on the extra step I bought a while back for Dawn.

This morning I took full advantage of the beautiful weather and cleaned the windows and put a coat of waxed one side before it got too warm for waxing.

And people think full-timers are always on vacation!

Birthday Happy Hour!!!!

Rockport, Texas

Saltwater Flats RV Resort

Weather Condition; High 73 Low 58, Windy

We’ve been taking care of housekeeping chores. Our friends Bob and Pauline pulled in on Monday. It’s great having our winter family together.

We have a few more people yet to pull in. We’re really looking forward to having everyone here for the winter.

Dawn put together a Happy Hour at the clubhouse for my birthday last night. She went all out and made dips and appetizers for the party.

Yes, I'm now 52. Wow, where has the time gone?

As you can see, I got all dressed up for the party!

Our friend Pauline made a twinkee cake. Boy that was good!

She invited everyone to meet at 4:00 at the club house. We had a good turn out and lots of laughs.

This is everyone singing Happy Birthday.

Thanks Dawn for a great birthday get together.  

All Settled In

Rockport, Texas

Saltwater Flats RV Resort

Weather Condition; High 81 Low 68, Sunny

We’re all settled in here in Rockport. Our RV repair man came by on Monday and replaced the propane line to the stove. Dawn was so excited to be able to cook indoors again.

Daryl is a really nice guy and most of our RV friends in Rockport use him for repairs. He is working on an estimate for the repair of the other damage. We’re just glad to have our stove back in working condition.

We have been spending time visiting with our winter friends. We’ve enjoyed a few happy hour’s and played some cards.

We really like the larger sites here at Saltwater Flats. The truck is parked completely off the street. The grass is really nice too.

The owners are slowly getting the club house sit up for winter Texans. Yesterday they installed a counter top with a double burner stove and microwave. They moved the mail boxes to the club house area.  They have bought a dozen card tables with chairs for us to use for cards and get togethers.

Everyone has not made it in yet. Friends Marsha and Jim will be here on Sunday. Bob and Pauline will be arriving on Monday. There are a few others that won’t be arriving until after Thanksgiving.

Winter Home - Rockport,Texas

WOW! We've been busy since we arrived back in Rockport.

We pulled into the park and there were a group of our friends sitting at our site. We tried to back into our site but Oak tree limbs were hanging over too far and they had to be trimmed. Our friends made sure they were trimmed back right away.

We finally got the fiver situated and visited with everyone before getting sit up. It was late afternoon so we did the bare essentials and chilled.

Yesterday morning we hit the floor running. We were to our favorite place for hair cuts. If ever in Rockport and need a hair cut, stop by Visible Cuts (Walk-ins only). Tom or Nga will treat you right. We get the best haircuts there. Visible Cuts, 1940 Hwy 35 North, Rockport,TX.

Dawn getting her hair cut

After hair cuts we stopped by the car wash and scrubbed 2 months of dirt and sap off the truck.

From there we stopped by Wal-Mart and picked up a few supplies.

From there we stopped by Subway for a sandwich.

From there we returned back to the fiver. I pulled out the awning, put out the rope lights and applied a coat of wax on the truck before dark.

This is our site

View down the street

Return to Rockport Texas

We arrived in Rockport yesterday afternoon. When we arrived at our assigned site we were greeted by a group of our winter friends.

We have been busy since we have arrived.