Martin Dies
29. marrask.–1. jouluk. 2023, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☁️ 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
29. marraskuuta 2023, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☁️ 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 arrivedLue lisää
Martin Dies State Park
30. marraskuuta 2023, Yhdysvallat ⋅ 🌧 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
1. joulukuuta 2023, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☁️ 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
4. joulukuuta 2023, Yhdysvallat ⋅ 🌙 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 walkLue lisää
Longhorn Cellars Winery
5. joulukuuta 2023, Yhdysvallat
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
6. joulukuuta 2023, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☁️ 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 BreweryLue lisää
Oakwood RV
7. joulukuuta 2023, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☁️ 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 amLue lisää
Wine passport
8. joulukuuta 2023, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☁️ 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 wasLue lisää
Saturday
9. joulukuuta 2023, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 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 ofLue lisää
Last trip of the year
21. joulukuuta 2023, Yhdysvallat ⋅ 🌙 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 forLue lisää
Laurel BahrGlad to hear safe drive...we landed between rain squalls. Chilly here in Woodland Hills. Drive to Indio Saturday morning.
Almost there
22. joulukuuta 2023, Yhdysvallat ⋅ 🌧 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
23. joulukuuta 2023, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 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
23. joulukuuta 2023, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 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 reallyLue lisää
Living Desert Museum
24. joulukuuta 2023, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 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 anLue lisää
Christmas morning
25. joulukuuta 2023, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 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,Lue lisää
Mount San Jacinto State Park
26. joulukuuta 2023, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☁️ 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 ofLue lisää
Magic lights
27. joulukuuta 2023, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☁️ 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
28. joulukuuta 2023, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 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
29. joulukuuta 2023, Yhdysvallat ⋅ 🌙 45 °F
Kim and family headed west and i headed east
Kerrville Texas
30. joulukuuta 2023, Yhdysvallat ⋅ 🌙 57 °F
Made it. Tomorrow will stop by Michelle's for coffee .She lives in Helotes. Then back to Kingwood.
Back in Kingwood
31. joulukuuta 2023, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 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
