Martin Dies
Nov 29–Dec 1, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 63 °F
Woke up to a foggy morning but got in a walk in the woods. Lake was a bit eery. It warmed up nicely so spent an hour paddling a portion of the lake. Great way to relax
Martin Dies State park
November 29, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 52 °F
Red Cross let me do a training in Conroe and the I have on Saturday in Newton, Tx and one Sunday in Jasper, Tx. So I decided to spend up in Martin Dies. Today's training went really well and arrivedRead more
Martin Dies State Park
November 30, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 61 °F
A bit grey this morning but no tornado warning. So decided to go for a hike. It is awesome coming back to a great cup of coffee
Day 3
December 1, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 72 °F
Woke up to a foggy morning but stable to get a walk in the woods. Lake was a bit eerie.by noon it was warm and off on an hour paddle. Did not see another boat the whole time. So quiet and relax.
Last day in Martin Dies
December 4, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 52 °F
Sunday I was only able to do a hike in the woods. I helped with a class for Red Cross for 34 potential new volunteers. It was from 3pm to 6 so missed prime kayak oning time.
Today I got in the walkRead more
Longhorn Cellars Winery
December 5, 2023 in the United States
Made it to Fredericksburg, staying at a Harvest host which means parking in their lot and enjoying their wines.
They even have a very friendly donkey and several longhorns
Messina Hof Hill country
December 6, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 61 °F
Started the day slowly at Longhorn Cellars. Beautiful morning and even was able to use the solar to charge up the battery. At 11 am picked up my wines at Safari winery, then over to Altstadt BreweryRead more
Oakwood RV
December 7, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 63 °F
Had to kill some time this morning before could park trailer at Oakwood. So went wine tasting.Inventive winery, then set up trailer and had lunch. Next was Arch Ray Winery and Heritage Winery.
I amRead more
Wine passport
December 8, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
Another beautiful day. Wine tasting was fun and even got some laughs. Thought about the "bottle opener" on display but decided that would be a bit messy.
The least splashy of the wineries wasRead more
Saturday
December 9, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 63 °F
Brian and Michelle joined me for lunch at Altstadt Brewery and the we drove into town. Did a sparkling wine tasting at Heath wines, some shopping.
I had the surprise of literally bumping into one ofRead more
Last trip of the year
December 21, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 57 °F
I am on my way to Indio CA to meet Kim and family. We have rented a house with a heated pool. Plus close to Joshua Tree national park. Hope to do some exploring.
Today I met Brian in San Antonio forRead more
Almost there
December 22, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 57 °F
Made it to Phoenix safely. Desert people do not know how to drive in the rain!!! Last 200miles were stop and go. Hopefully it will all pass thru tonight
My happy place
December 23, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 52 °F
I wish I could share with you all the wonderful smell of the desert after a rain.
Will be in Indio in a couple of hours.
Airbnb
December 23, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F
Just arrived, unpacked and will head to the grocery store. Kim and gang on the way.
Pool warm and ready. Had a bit of a storm on Thursday night so drying out the cushions. But everything is reallyRead more
Living Desert Museum
December 24, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 54 °F
We met some friends from Kingwood at the Living Desert Museum. The Bahrs family flew in from Texas. It was fun walking around searching for critters and chatting.
then home for a quick dinner and anRead more
Christmas morning
December 25, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 52 °F
Boys were great waiting for all of us, and coffee in our cups . Special cookie breakfast eaten.
Gifts are open, reindeer poop exploded and crazy hover balls charging. Great afternoon of bike riding,Read more
Mount San Jacinto State Park
December 26, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 46 °F
Took the tram up to top. Really cool, floor spins while in motion. Kim and family off on hike. But it was icy so I opted for a walk down and up the cleared path. Now chilling out in the bar ofRead more
Magic lights
December 27, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F
Did a drive thru Christmas lights presentation with the boys .. set up on the Polo Grounds
Walk around area also but Alja asleep so I stayed with her.
Joshua Tree national Park
December 28, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 59 °F
Up and out early to do some hiking in Joshua Tree. Beautiful day and great kids.
Time this evening for packing and preventing. Plus the last time to play in the pool. We all head home tomorrow.
On the way back home
December 29, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 45 °F
Kim and family headed west and i headed east
Kerrville Texas
December 30, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 57 °F
Made it. Tomorrow will stop by Michelle's for coffee .She lives in Helotes. Then back to Kingwood.
Back in Kingwood
December 31, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F
Had breakfast with Brian and Michelle then stopped at H Mart in Houston for seaweed salad by the pound and sesame dumpling. Next was Aldis for Rose Parade snacks. Now home to unpack










































































