It's a balmy 27 degrees and we are heading out for an afternoon of shopping and sightseeing.
I hope to be able to post later and give you actual 'details'. That doesn't seem to be my strong suit of late.
Have a great Saturday!!!
~ Kassidee
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Friday, January 8, 2010
Good tidings from Taos, New Mexico
How are you doing out there? We have arrived in the beautiful city of Taos. It matters not what time of year you visit this place - it is always spectacular. We are staying at a lovely RV Park - Taos Valley RV Park. The surroundings are beautiful and the landscaping here is meticulous. I am looking forward to walking around tomorrow.
I believe we are headed into town tonight for dinner (just Ken and me [or should that be myself?]) and tomorrow we will bring Mom and make a day of it. We are hoping to see our good friend Charles Collins. If you haven't seen his work before, you should check it out. It's pretty amazing. He is also one of the sweetest people you'll ever meet.
Hopefully I'll be able to get up to date with my blogging while we are here. If I remember correctly, we just left Florida and spent the night in Mobile and now I have to fill you in on our visit to Lake Charles. I know I posted some of that, but I don't think I got it all.
Eventually, I will just have to post some random photos from the trip as well. Some are funny and some are pretty but they are in no particular order.
For now, I will say good-bye and go get ready for dinner!
~ Kass
I believe we are headed into town tonight for dinner (just Ken and me [or should that be myself?]) and tomorrow we will bring Mom and make a day of it. We are hoping to see our good friend Charles Collins. If you haven't seen his work before, you should check it out. It's pretty amazing. He is also one of the sweetest people you'll ever meet.
Hopefully I'll be able to get up to date with my blogging while we are here. If I remember correctly, we just left Florida and spent the night in Mobile and now I have to fill you in on our visit to Lake Charles. I know I posted some of that, but I don't think I got it all.
Eventually, I will just have to post some random photos from the trip as well. Some are funny and some are pretty but they are in no particular order.
For now, I will say good-bye and go get ready for dinner!
~ Kass
Leaving Amarillo
Good morning and welcome to another frigid day in Texas. No hot water this morning - our pipes/hoses seem to have frozen. Oops. I guess the next time it's this cold we have to make believe we are home - and leave the faucets dripping. I hope there is no permanent damage.
I wanted to get on last night and tell you about our last full day in Florida but I couldn't get the internet up and running. I'll try to do it now, but we are about to head out and I don't know if I will have enough time to post the amazing photos.
We left Boynton Beach on Sunday and headed to Homestead, Florida. Ken had always wanted to go to The Coral Castle and here was his chance. Words nor photos can do this place justice. It is about a heartbroken man who spent the rest of his life creating a monument to his true love. The amazing part is that he used only hand tools, worked in secrecy, and lifted blocks of coral that weighed well over 30 tons! I urge you to check out the website because I would only be repeating what is there in my blog. I will add photos now and hope there is enough time for them to upload.
We had a crappy lunch at a supposedly 'good' Cuban restaurant and then headed back to Joan and Bernard's for a barbeque. Charles' brother and family were there as well and we all had a great time hanging out and eating chicken and hot dogs.
The next morning (Monday) was a travel day and we headed north and then west towards Louisiana. We spent the night in Mobile, Alabama at a Walmart that did not want RVs parking in their lot. When we woke up the next morning there was a car (very deliberately) parked in front of the RV in an attempt to make us unhook the toad and have to back up to back out. Luckily, we were able to make the turn and get out but boy was I ever pissed! I took a bunch of photos but I doubt I'll bother to write a letter. I almost went in and asked for the manager that morning - but I didn't want to get arrested in Mobile!
We are headed to Taos, New Mexico today and I believe I will have internet at the RV park there. Have a great day y'all!
~ Kassidee
I wanted to get on last night and tell you about our last full day in Florida but I couldn't get the internet up and running. I'll try to do it now, but we are about to head out and I don't know if I will have enough time to post the amazing photos.
We left Boynton Beach on Sunday and headed to Homestead, Florida. Ken had always wanted to go to The Coral Castle and here was his chance. Words nor photos can do this place justice. It is about a heartbroken man who spent the rest of his life creating a monument to his true love. The amazing part is that he used only hand tools, worked in secrecy, and lifted blocks of coral that weighed well over 30 tons! I urge you to check out the website because I would only be repeating what is there in my blog. I will add photos now and hope there is enough time for them to upload.
We had a crappy lunch at a supposedly 'good' Cuban restaurant and then headed back to Joan and Bernard's for a barbeque. Charles' brother and family were there as well and we all had a great time hanging out and eating chicken and hot dogs.
The next morning (Monday) was a travel day and we headed north and then west towards Louisiana. We spent the night in Mobile, Alabama at a Walmart that did not want RVs parking in their lot. When we woke up the next morning there was a car (very deliberately) parked in front of the RV in an attempt to make us unhook the toad and have to back up to back out. Luckily, we were able to make the turn and get out but boy was I ever pissed! I took a bunch of photos but I doubt I'll bother to write a letter. I almost went in and asked for the manager that morning - but I didn't want to get arrested in Mobile!
We are headed to Taos, New Mexico today and I believe I will have internet at the RV park there. Have a great day y'all!
~ Kassidee
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Windchill temperature: 6 degrees
On the upside: 42 days to pitchers and catchers!
It is downright frigid and I haven't even ventured outside yet! I'm cold just thinking about it. I was toasty warm last night and comfortable on the new foam mattress cover. I have to figure out which pillows to use now, but I think it will be a major improvement in the long run.
I guess I should try to finish up Florida. Where did I leave off? I think I was telling you about the horrible service at the anniversary dinner. The next day was Boxing Day or Happy Katie's Birthday Day. It was also the day of the 'invasion'.
The 'small' party at the house that Joan and Bernard were throwing turned into over 75 people when all was said and done. Luckily, the food was catered so all we had to do was go pick it up. Ken made potato latkes and we did the whole crudités thing with the veggies we had gotten the day before at the Green Grocer. There were chips and dips and olives and hummus and crackers and cheeses and that kind of stuff but the big meal was just platter and serve. It arrived hot - thank goodness!
There was a huge carved turkey with gravy and trimmings. Tzimmes, string beans, cranberry sauce, rolls, and challah. There were about a dozen desserts ranging from fruit pies to chocolate cakes, to baklava and cookies. There were a few musical numbers done by friends and a good time was had by all!
It is downright frigid and I haven't even ventured outside yet! I'm cold just thinking about it. I was toasty warm last night and comfortable on the new foam mattress cover. I have to figure out which pillows to use now, but I think it will be a major improvement in the long run.
I guess I should try to finish up Florida. Where did I leave off? I think I was telling you about the horrible service at the anniversary dinner. The next day was Boxing Day or Happy Katie's Birthday Day. It was also the day of the 'invasion'.
The 'small' party at the house that Joan and Bernard were throwing turned into over 75 people when all was said and done. Luckily, the food was catered so all we had to do was go pick it up. Ken made potato latkes and we did the whole crudités thing with the veggies we had gotten the day before at the Green Grocer. There were chips and dips and olives and hummus and crackers and cheeses and that kind of stuff but the big meal was just platter and serve. It arrived hot - thank goodness!
There was a huge carved turkey with gravy and trimmings. Tzimmes, string beans, cranberry sauce, rolls, and challah. There were about a dozen desserts ranging from fruit pies to chocolate cakes, to baklava and cookies. There were a few musical numbers done by friends and a good time was had by all!
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
The Big Texan
Well - we had dinner and also got to watch someone actually finish the 72 oz steak dinner in one hour! I can't even imagine. I was just praying he wouldn't throw up.
I wanted to give you a quick weather update and then Ken and I are going to watch a movie and then go to sleep on our new 2 inch foam mattress cover. I am hoping this will make a HUGE difference in the horrible RV mattress on which we currently (attempt to) sleep!
It is now 20 degrees out with a windchill temperature of 9 degrees. Count them...all nine....argh! Poor Ken is out walking the dogs. He is SO good to me. The wind gusts are now up to 30 miles per hour. I am afraid Norton will blow away.
Tomorrow I am off in search of the perfect pair of cowboy boots. We'll see what happens. Ken says when I see the price of any cowboy boots I won't want to get them anymore; never mind the perfect pair! Only time will tell.
I'll try to post more in the morning before we head out for the day.
Stay warm - wherever you are!
~ Kassidee
I wanted to give you a quick weather update and then Ken and I are going to watch a movie and then go to sleep on our new 2 inch foam mattress cover. I am hoping this will make a HUGE difference in the horrible RV mattress on which we currently (attempt to) sleep!
It is now 20 degrees out with a windchill temperature of 9 degrees. Count them...all nine....argh! Poor Ken is out walking the dogs. He is SO good to me. The wind gusts are now up to 30 miles per hour. I am afraid Norton will blow away.
Tomorrow I am off in search of the perfect pair of cowboy boots. We'll see what happens. Ken says when I see the price of any cowboy boots I won't want to get them anymore; never mind the perfect pair! Only time will tell.
I'll try to post more in the morning before we head out for the day.
Stay warm - wherever you are!
~ Kassidee
Hello from frigid Amarillo!
It is a whopping 24 degrees here in Amarillo. With the windchill it feels like 12. The winds are gusting up to 25 miles per hour and there is a "light freezing drizzle mist" in the air. There is a wind chill advisory and we are heading out for dinner. At least the toad is 4 wheel drive!
We will be here tonight and tomorrow night and unless my computer gives me fits, I will have internet access until we leave. My plan is to finish up Florida and catch up so I don't always feel like I am behind. I don't know if I will keep blogging once I get home but I do know that it will be much easier to do when I have consistent internet access.
We are staying at Overnight RV Park and so far, we like it here very much. We arrived to sweet, friendly cats at the office, a free video lending library while we are here, and a book exchange. The only down side I can see is that we are near the airport and you can hear the planes going by overhead. So far there has only been one plane and we've been here over an hour. It actually sounds kind of neat (there goes another one) and I don't think it will interrupt our sleep. I'll keep you posted.
Tonight we are off to The Big Texan for dinner. I don't think either of us will take the 72 oz steak challenge but we are looking forward to a nice steak dinner! We are leaving Mom on board in the warmth of the RV and braving the forces of nature. Wish us luck!
See you later!
~ Kass
We will be here tonight and tomorrow night and unless my computer gives me fits, I will have internet access until we leave. My plan is to finish up Florida and catch up so I don't always feel like I am behind. I don't know if I will keep blogging once I get home but I do know that it will be much easier to do when I have consistent internet access.
We are staying at Overnight RV Park and so far, we like it here very much. We arrived to sweet, friendly cats at the office, a free video lending library while we are here, and a book exchange. The only down side I can see is that we are near the airport and you can hear the planes going by overhead. So far there has only been one plane and we've been here over an hour. It actually sounds kind of neat (there goes another one) and I don't think it will interrupt our sleep. I'll keep you posted.
Tonight we are off to The Big Texan for dinner. I don't think either of us will take the 72 oz steak challenge but we are looking forward to a nice steak dinner! We are leaving Mom on board in the warmth of the RV and braving the forces of nature. Wish us luck!
See you later!
~ Kass
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