We did a lot of work around the trailer today, and then went for an early supper at Cheddars. The place was packed, which we didn't expect so early for supper. Best part is they have those electronic discs which buzz and flash when your table is ready. Love that system!
They said 20 minute wait, but it was less than that, and we had our annual feed of ribs. The ribs there are really good.
After supper we went and hit some golf balls, and then went and did some shopping.
Just relaxed the rest of the night
and so ends another great day in the Valley...
more later...
Monday, April 4, 2016
Sunday, April 3, 2016
Day 37 Friday
We had a 7:56 tee time this morning, with Al and Bonnie. When we got to the pro shop they told us that there was a tournament for the high school kids that the front desk didn't get notified about until last night. The tournament was actually booked in December but someone didn't do their job and didn't have the information for the pro shop which takes the bookings.
They gave Katie and I a free game which could be used later on, but Al and Bonnie have an extended membership until April 12th. They offered to extend their membership further but that does them no good as they will have gone home.
We decided to try another course, and the guy at the pro shop for Los Lagos, about 15 minutes away said come on down not very busy.
We played there, it was in good shape, but is a different kind of course with lots of moguls and sand traps. The wind was blowing pretty good as well.
Katie got a migraine after a few holes, she took a couple of the pills she takes when this happens, and she soldiered on even though she did not feel good. At least she got her normal sight back pretty quickly.
We came home, so Katie could have a shower to try and make her feel better. I feel so sorry for her, as she has what amounts to the feeling of a hangover for a day or two after a migraine.
We watched the Jets game at night.
and so ends another great day in the Valley...
more later...
They gave Katie and I a free game which could be used later on, but Al and Bonnie have an extended membership until April 12th. They offered to extend their membership further but that does them no good as they will have gone home.
We decided to try another course, and the guy at the pro shop for Los Lagos, about 15 minutes away said come on down not very busy.
We played there, it was in good shape, but is a different kind of course with lots of moguls and sand traps. The wind was blowing pretty good as well.
Katie got a migraine after a few holes, she took a couple of the pills she takes when this happens, and she soldiered on even though she did not feel good. At least she got her normal sight back pretty quickly.
We came home, so Katie could have a shower to try and make her feel better. I feel so sorry for her, as she has what amounts to the feeling of a hangover for a day or two after a migraine.
We watched the Jets game at night.
and so ends another great day in the Valley...
more later...
Friday, April 1, 2016
Day 36 Thursday
This was kind of a not much day. It got to 100 degrees today, so we didn't do too much. We went to Lowes to exchange an outside tap which I'm changing.
Later on we went for supper to Gatti's Pizza which is a Pizza, Spaghetti buffet. They had a deal on for seniors which we didn't know about $5. What a deal, eat as much as you like and includes your beverage. Katie had to pay the adult price which was $8.49.
We just relaxed the rest of the night.
and so ends another great day in the Valley...
more later...
Later on we went for supper to Gatti's Pizza which is a Pizza, Spaghetti buffet. They had a deal on for seniors which we didn't know about $5. What a deal, eat as much as you like and includes your beverage. Katie had to pay the adult price which was $8.49.
We just relaxed the rest of the night.
and so ends another great day in the Valley...
more later...
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
Day 35 Wednesday
Steve and Janet knocked on our door last night and asked if we wanted to golf in the morning as they had a tee time at 9:46.
We said sure, and this morning off we went. It was pretty overcast but no rain and the wind was blowing at about 22 MPH, but it was still good and we had a good time.
We went back to Steve and Janet's for a drink afterward and good conversation and some laughs.
Came home tired and hungry, so early supper time.
I bought a chip that is supposed to make our golf cart run faster. Present top speed is 12 MPH, which is factory governed. The chip in "freedom" mode is supposed to make top speed 19 MPH. Quite a difference!
I took off a panel, plugged the chip in which was easy, then you were supposed to move the switch from neutral position and back 5 times. After that it gives you a series of beeps to let you know what mode it is in. What I was looking for was 4 beeps which means it is in freedom mode. Katie and I did the procedure and voila..4 beeps...YES!
We got the gps out of the car and took the cart for a ride. Instead of 12 we got 16 great! Katie went by herself and got 17...happy with that, and all for the huge price of $7.50 with free shipping.
It is very hot and humid, so we are just going to chill inside and watch the Jets game.
and so ends another great day in the Valley...
more later...
We said sure, and this morning off we went. It was pretty overcast but no rain and the wind was blowing at about 22 MPH, but it was still good and we had a good time.
We went back to Steve and Janet's for a drink afterward and good conversation and some laughs.
Came home tired and hungry, so early supper time.
I bought a chip that is supposed to make our golf cart run faster. Present top speed is 12 MPH, which is factory governed. The chip in "freedom" mode is supposed to make top speed 19 MPH. Quite a difference!
I took off a panel, plugged the chip in which was easy, then you were supposed to move the switch from neutral position and back 5 times. After that it gives you a series of beeps to let you know what mode it is in. What I was looking for was 4 beeps which means it is in freedom mode. Katie and I did the procedure and voila..4 beeps...YES!
We got the gps out of the car and took the cart for a ride. Instead of 12 we got 16 great! Katie went by herself and got 17...happy with that, and all for the huge price of $7.50 with free shipping.
It is very hot and humid, so we are just going to chill inside and watch the Jets game.
and so ends another great day in the Valley...
more later...
Day 34 Tuesday
I have to replace an outside faucet, and as a result have to turn the water off at source. Easy to do it for inside the trailer. Somewhere at the back of the property there is a shutoff valve. I finally found it but had to dig down and get all the mud out of the way. The fire ants are also there and luckily only got a couple on me. They make the spot they get you immediately itchy. I got it shut off with some difficulty.
Once I get the new tap, I will have to dig a bit more to make it easier and try and cover it so that it is not so hard next time.
Katie and I went to meet Sister Maureen at her residence that is now a few weeks from completion. She got there about the same time as we did. Off we went to Mexico. First stop we went to see Michelle, who my brother Paul and sister-in-law Doreen, sponsor. She is 10 now but is very small for her age. We had a package for her from Paul and Doreen. The road is extremely bad where she lives, and there is a lot of water behind their place which is much higher than other times we have been there. It will not be good if it gets even higher. The place were they live is not much more than a shack. You can see in the picture Sister Maureen and the damage to the side of her truck, which was sideswiped in a parking lot.
Once I get the new tap, I will have to dig a bit more to make it easier and try and cover it so that it is not so hard next time.
Katie and I went to meet Sister Maureen at her residence that is now a few weeks from completion. She got there about the same time as we did. Off we went to Mexico. First stop we went to see Michelle, who my brother Paul and sister-in-law Doreen, sponsor. She is 10 now but is very small for her age. We had a package for her from Paul and Doreen. The road is extremely bad where she lives, and there is a lot of water behind their place which is much higher than other times we have been there. It will not be good if it gets even higher. The place were they live is not much more than a shack. You can see in the picture Sister Maureen and the damage to the side of her truck, which was sideswiped in a parking lot.
Then it was off to Dayla's place. Dayla is sponsored by Arlene a friend of ours in Winnipeg. Darla also lives in a schack. We had a package for her from Arlene.
This is Dayla's mom and her sister
After that we went to Lupe's store where Sister Maureen takes many of the articles that she gets donated. There was quite a lot in the back of her truck. This little guy Carlos, who we remember from previous years as being a baby, jumped in the back of the truck so he could push and carry things to the point where we could get things out. He was like a blur, and all this with a bad hip. He needs some kind of brace, but still runs albeit with a bit of a limp.
We sat with Lupe, her mom, and several of the local ladies, until our first sponsored girl Vicky appeared. We had a gift for her as well. Katie also had candy for the kids as usual and this was given to us by our friend Anne who lives in the same Condo Building as us, back in Winnipeg.
Vickey is growing up but still very small
Katie took some more pictures of the kids et al
She wasn't happy with Katie's camera
Sister Maureen had to be somewere so after a bit of a wait on the bridge we got home around 5. Kate and I went to Logan's for supper as Texas Roadhouse was too busy.
relaxation for the rest of the evening.
and so ends another great day in the Valley!...
more later...
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Day 33 Monday
Had to take the Rav4 for an oil change today. Mistake! Although it was not yet at the mileage when we left home, I should have had it done there anyway. Made an appt for 11AM online, and through their chat at Toyota of Pharr Frank Smith Toyota.
When we got there on time..no record of our appt. It wasn't busy but the service adviser says "we guarantee the car will be returned in less than an hour an a half." Oh great I say to my inner voice...an oil and filter change which should take no more than 20 minutes and they guarantee an hour and a half?
I won't even mention the price...should have turned around an left...but I needed the oil change and didn't want to get it done at one of the ten minute places.
We had the car back after an hour, an the adviser was all proud that it was before the limit. Yeah right! Was the car washed in all that time...heck no...would that have been done back home? hell yes!
Last time I ever go to that place!!! My mistake!
Katie and I did some shopping, then home. We have a pretty good crack running across our driveway, which wasn't there last year. Probably because the water table was too high, or it was just to dry.
We talked to a couple of guys working on putting a new roof on a trailer, and they agreed to come over and take a look after they finished for the day.
They came over as they said they would, both really nice guys who live in the park. One of them used to have his own high end house building company with ten employees. They are both retired now but like to keep busy. Wally the house builder is going to lend Dick his concrete saw so that Dick can do a better job than just patching, as it would have been very hard to get it level.
Katie and I were going to do it ourselves, but because it is very uneven, we decided in the end not to tackle it.
Dick will do the job when he gets time, even if we have gone home.
Watched a couple of periods of the Jets game and some other TV, went for a walk and then to bed.
and so ends another great day in the Valley...
more later...
When we got there on time..no record of our appt. It wasn't busy but the service adviser says "we guarantee the car will be returned in less than an hour an a half." Oh great I say to my inner voice...an oil and filter change which should take no more than 20 minutes and they guarantee an hour and a half?
I won't even mention the price...should have turned around an left...but I needed the oil change and didn't want to get it done at one of the ten minute places.
We had the car back after an hour, an the adviser was all proud that it was before the limit. Yeah right! Was the car washed in all that time...heck no...would that have been done back home? hell yes!
Last time I ever go to that place!!! My mistake!
Katie and I did some shopping, then home. We have a pretty good crack running across our driveway, which wasn't there last year. Probably because the water table was too high, or it was just to dry.
We talked to a couple of guys working on putting a new roof on a trailer, and they agreed to come over and take a look after they finished for the day.
They came over as they said they would, both really nice guys who live in the park. One of them used to have his own high end house building company with ten employees. They are both retired now but like to keep busy. Wally the house builder is going to lend Dick his concrete saw so that Dick can do a better job than just patching, as it would have been very hard to get it level.
Katie and I were going to do it ourselves, but because it is very uneven, we decided in the end not to tackle it.
Dick will do the job when he gets time, even if we have gone home.
Watched a couple of periods of the Jets game and some other TV, went for a walk and then to bed.
and so ends another great day in the Valley...
more later...
Monday, March 28, 2016
Day 32 Sunday
Seeing as we didn't get home until 11:30 last night, and then needing some time to unwind, we were tired so Katie and I did pretty much nothing today.
and so ends another great day in the Valley...
more later...
and so ends another great day in the Valley...
more later...
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