Riding, Riding, Riding and One Happy Puppy

Fort Stockton RV Park
Fort Stockton, TX
November 12, 2015

Today was day three (400+ miles each day) of our trek back to Tucson. We have 2 days (one long 400 miles and a short 160 miles) to go. It's been an uneventful haul...thank goodness! 

We had our very own welcoming committee when we pulled into the Jellystone RV Park in Robert, LA. Dover was very interested in the geese as they slowly waddled on. The sight or sound of Belle did not phase them one little bit.

There was a large grassy area across from our site covered with dead leaves.  Jack was one happy puppy!

We adopted Jack in July 2010 from the Humane Society. He is 71/2 years old as best we know. We always say "Jack is the life of the party."  He loves to have fun! And he is so dang cute!

Of course, there were two puppies not so happy...

Not to worry, they had a nice long walk later. 

Wednesday took us through Houston...yikes! Lots of highway construction going on. The buildings and skyscrapers are eye catchers. I love the reflections...especially the clouds and sky.

We both spotted an object zooming upwards at the same time...it swooped back down to do its job.

Last night was spent at Columbus RV Park in Columbus, TX. Early to bed and early to rise...we pulled onto the I-10 just as the sun was coming up.

My favorite part of today was traveling through Hill Country.

We are settled in tonight at Fort Stockton RV Park.

The puppies have played in the fenced in off-leash doggie park and Joe and I finished the lasagna I made to bring with us. Time to relax and get ready for another day. Until next time, let the good times roll...

 HAPPY TRAILS!

Chilly, Rainy Days...Warm, Happy Hearts...and THINC

Pine Mountain RV Resort
Pine Mountain, GA
November 9, 2015

We arrived in Pine Mountain November 2. The past week we have been dodging rain showers. The only sunshine we've had was on the first day for about 30 minutes. The skies have been gray, the wind has been howling, and blankets and coats were dug out from under the bed. 

Fall is definitely in the air here...

I managed a short, cold walk earlier today. The ground is completely saturated. My feet were squishy and the ground spongy as I made my way under the pine trees.

When I saw the thick branches on the holly bush moving, I had to wait to see what it was. I enjoyed the antics of this Northern Mockingbird for several minutes before moving on.

The colors of fall abound...

with a few colors of summer hanging on...

and colors that tell us winter is just around the corner.

Warm happy hearts also abound in our hometown...

Raelyn, our granddaughter, just turned two.

Joshua, our grandson, is five. 

Avery, our great grandson, just turned one.

 Our oldest grandson, Chase, is seventeen and a senior at Troup County High. He was accepted in the THINC College and Career Academy this year. Being dual enrollment with Troup, students are given the opportunity to take college-level courses from college instructors, earn college credit and receive high-school credit at the same time. Chase goes half day and is taking a critical thinking math class as well as a robotics class. THINC is completely funded by corporate sponsorships...millions donated by companies like Kia, Mobis, Georgia Power, Milliken &Co.  

Last Thursday, we visited Chase after school. He is in a robotics club and was eager to show us around. 

Latest and greatest robotic color sorter...

Boards the class has put together

The class is building robotic soccer teams. They didn't need much netting, so Chase downloaded instructions on how to make it. He then divided the class of ten students in half and guided them thru the process.

We have enjoyed our stay in spite of the weather.

Tomorrow is travel day...we head west toward Tucson. When we left Moab, our front driver hydraulic jack leaked fluid. We have an appointment with our mechanic to get it fixed, Jack needs to visit the vet and I desperately need a hair cut.

Until next time, let the good times roll... 

HAPPY TRAILS!