Phannie

Phannie
Photo taken near Monument Valley, Utah

Saturday, April 24, 2021

Catching Up Before We Head West



At the Lufkin KOA, Lufkin, Texas...

Yes, I know it's been a long time since I posted, but Sandy is still in the physical therapy phase after her surgeries and, of course, this doesn't go quickly. We were getting pretty antsy to go somewhere (we've been immobile almost six months), so we made a quick trip to Searcy, Arkansas to visit with RVer friends Larry and Carolyn (whose photo I forgot to take, but they appear elsewhere in the blog), and to have lunch in Nacogdoches with friends John and Pat (same forgetfulness but they, too, appear elsewhere in the blog). In addition, we had dinner with Ray, Carolyn and granddaughter Claire, whose photo I managed to remember to shoot:


Ray was a driver in a trucking business I owned some 50 years ago but, more importantly, a friend--and we happened to meet by chance in a Lufkin restaurant some time ago, promising to get together again. We were delighted to meet again his lovely wife Carolyn, and it's not difficult to perceive his affection for little Claire. Thank you all for joining us in catching up; we had a great time.

Naturally, our long stay in the Houston area and (finally) our vaccinations coming through, we were able to spend more time with the grandsons. Here is Mimi with Sutton, 2, and Pryce, 7.  Mason, 11, was bouncing around somewhere else at the time the photo was taken and, with such energy as they have, it's not easy to get them altogether for a photo:


We will soon be leaving Houston to occupy our lot at the Escapees Co-Op in Hondo, and we will have another new area to explore; nearby San Antonio will provide all kinds of opportunities. We have plans for spending the summer in Colorado, and I'm hoping that my knees will enable us to make the trip. They are in increasing need of replacement, so I suppose we will be spending more than a year, between the two of us, getting new body parts for those that have worn out. This is a bit of a strange time for us, as we have enjoyed good health for many years, and I suppose I shouldn't complain if we can get everything repaired within a year. There are so many people with problems that are much worse.

It has also been a strange time in the country since the election. I have learned that it is pointless to become too political in this blog, as it would have little chance of changing anyone's opinion. However, we almost never watch television news any longer, relying mostly on reliable internet sources that still deliver news instead of opinion or advocacy disguised as news. It is difficult to believe that in only two generations since the Greatest Generation we have become a country I hardly recognize. Of course, it was all predicted...II Timothy 3 describes it perfectly. (If you don't know what book that pertains to, you may be part of the problem.) We have forgotten the principles upon which our country was founded and now, I fear, we will pay the price.

We have another week to spend in the Houston area getting our final medical appointments done, then we will be moving farther west to see what the San Antonio area holds for us. Sandy will be continuing her therapy there, and I will be visiting with knee surgeons. 

Once again, I leave you with a favorite photo from our travels. This one is fall color just outside Silverton, Colorado in 2017:


 Thank you, Lord, for this wonderful life; 
please forgive me if I fail to appreciate it each day as I should.

We don't stop playing because we get old; we get old because we stop playing. 
 ---George Bernard Shaw

"I get up every morning, and I just don't let the old man in." ---Clint Eastwood






 








12 comments:

  1. You know what I find interesting? We who need body parts never get to shop for them ourselves... The curls on that little one are beautiful. You're correct, our Country is not what it was. AZ Gov called up the NG to man the southern border as the conditions are horrible down there. If God would send Ronnie back, perhaps we would have a chance. So very sad. Check out the https://arthritisrelieftx.com/gel-knee-shots/ Have fun in SA!

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    1. Thank you for the suggestion. I have had those shots, and they worked for a while, but I think my poor knees are beyond that now. I'm not looking forward to the surgery.

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  2. Glad to hear ya'll are getting to move around a bit more. Have some fun in the sun.

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    1. Hi, Barney! I'm glad the little woman is getting back to normal, although she has a little way to go. I will probably need lots of attention, as we guys don't exactly suffer in silence.

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  3. The same cabin fever that prompted you to plan visits with your friends prompted me to book a campsite for a few days at a COE campground not too far from home. That impulsive and desperate act came with consequences: We are now frantically splitting an enormous pile of logs that Alan dropped in front of the trailer last fall. Sigh. Safe travels to you and Sandy, Mike!

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    1. The question is, who was splitting the logs? It seems to me the dropper should be the splitter in this case. No, knowing you, you probably enjoy it. You were born 100 years too late! But then there would be no internet for our mutual harassment! Thank you for the good wishes. We'll be glad when all this is over!

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  4. Wheels up,heading 270,and enjoy the ride. Glad you're on the mend. Sorry the political winds are not favoring your destination.

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    1. Thanks for the vectors; they do simplify matters, don't they? Sandy's going to make it okay. Before long, you'll have to suffer through knee replacement with me. I will need lots of sympathy.

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  5. You guys are just the best, and we've so enjoyed the meet ups while you have been in the area. Keep us posted on your knee surgery, and Sandy's recovery. Hope that's going well, and she is recovering her range of motion. Love y'all.

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    1. You are so much a part of our Conroe-area family; we love our visits and won't miss doing so when we come back. I hate to say it, but Dave was something of an inspiration with his knee surgery. I hope mine goes as well. Love you guys.

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  6. WOW!! Six months in one spot is really bad..... even with grandchildren around!!! Last June we had had enough and took off toward the NW and stayed gone 7 weeks, without a plan. Just bounced around in our "mobile" home and visited Walmart once or twice a week for necessities. Not much different than staying at our regular house home, except we visited some nice National Parks. In mid May, there is a rally in Fredericksburg with RV'ers from all three of the Tiffin Allegro clubs in Texas. Really looking forward to it. Have a safe trip to Hondo and be careful around San Antonio.

    Best regards,
    Richard and Patsy

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    1. Thanks, y'all. Since our little incident in Fredericksburg a couple of years ago, we have had more than our share of failing body parts. This is getting old (well, so are we, I guess). The jury is still out on the rally. We may try to get there for a short visit, especially if Patsy is going to be there.

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