Around and Around

Since our last stay here was 1/12 years ago, we took a walk around to see if anything had changed.

We took the drive to the right to

the boardwalk access to the beach.

Strolling toward the pier we noticed that the beach was littered with lots of beautiful shells.  Gathering anything here is strictly illegal.

The shells were beautiful and tempting

but the law protects their inhabitants—such as this hermit crab.

Under the pier and to the right we gained the road past the bird sanctuary and ended up back at the park in time for lunch.

In the evening we met son Jesse, daughter-in-law Katelyn and granddaughter Bella the scary vampire for a trick-or-treat stroll around the mall.

A really creepy guy showed up, as did

a family of ghouls.

To top off the creepiness, Pennywise put in an appearance.

I took a picture of this kid in camouflage, but of course he is invisible.

In Texas, the land of rabid football fans, I found only one player and one cheerleader.

Going past the candy store, I wondered if they would have enough for the line of beggars.

Katelyn was dismayed that Christmas is encroaching on her Halloween enjoyment.

She assuaged her grief with a trip here

for ice cream and a nice visit.

A full day tomorrow.

Louise and Duane

Alright Already!

Hectic Houston

terrible traffic

constant construction

rural respite

Bucky Beaver

metal monster

rising road

boats on the Brazos

open ocean

colorful cranes

quiet Quintana (Beach County RV Park)

cumulus clouds

flying flag

soaring seabird

pretty park

wandering waterway

green grass

canal

casa

smiling son

serious sander

patient painter

serene sunset

humble home

hungry husband

simple supper

restful repose

lovely light

Nighty-night!

Louise and Duane

I hope you enjoyed my awful artful alliteration!

Lazy Bums

That’s what we were today.  We did walk our two miles this morning and practiced pickleball for an hour this afternoon.  Other than that we sat in our favorite seats with the boob tubes on.  Duane computered while he watched.  I read a magazine and worked pencil puzzles.   We had the windows and doors open in order to enjoy the beautiful sunny day.

I won the prize for being the laziest.  I didn’t take any pictures!  I guess I wore myself out yesterday.  I not only cooked lunch, but I baked lemon-blue berry bread for breakfast. (I was out of milk and had to substitute something for it.  After a lot of thought, I only came up with water.)  I also baked a batch of snickerdoodles.  I ran out of white sugar and had to substitute brown sugar for the sugar/cinnamon to roll them in before baking, but it worked.  I guess all of that baking and substituting was way too much activity for one day, and I had to rest today!

Moving on south tomorrow.

Louise and Duane

L C Halloween

At Lake Conroe Halloween is a big deal (you’ll appreciate my pun later).  In spite of the cold north wind, people were out and about.  Kids’ activities were held throughout the day.  In the evening people were bundled up sitting outside by their fires,

and kids were playing.

As usual, kids were using the pickleball courts for tennis.  The mini golf course was full of players.  All of the play areas are lighted at night, when the teen come out.

After our walk this morning, we holed up until Ohio State eked out a one point victory.  By then Duane was ready for Casino Night at the activity center.

We checked out the silent auction,

and settled for the 50/50 raffle.  Here we signed in and received a ticket for $2000 worth of chips free .

The table game dealers were all eager to take your chips at

roulette,

craps,

blackjack,

and Texas holdem’

This last must be a big deal.  The winner gets a trophy.

If table games are not your style, you could try your luck with the bandits,

including this one.

I don’t enjoy these games, but Duane was happy to spend my 2000 chips for me.  I left him with his dealer and headed for the house. Duane didn’t win any of the door prizes that were given away.

I had to pass by the band that was playing country rock outside the AC.  It was so loud, of course, that people were standing as far back as they could get. 

Last day tomorrow.

Louise and Duane