Temperatures this week were ranging between the high 30s to low 50s in the mornings, to the mid 40s and high 60s during the afternoon. It's certainly different from last year when the temperatures were in the 80s by this time. (I'm losing my tan!) It appears that all across the U.S. folks are experiencing crazy weather patterns, so I guess we should expect nothing different. We all sure could use some warmer temperatures, though!
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| One of the only flowers we've found here that is surviving this cold weather. |
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| Small group this week, but there was quilting, beading, crocheting and knitting going on. |
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| Sheri was working on this quilt, all in black, white and red; it was large enough to fit a queen-sized bed, and all quilted by hand. Beautiful! |
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| The full-meal deal: new Chevy dually and 5th wheel. |
There was a New Year's Eve party in the clubhouse that evening, complete with DJ. Dick and I decided to stay in to celebrate by ourselves and get to bed at a reasonable hour, figuring that 2014 would come in with or without us partying. It did...and we slept real well!
New Year's Day welcomed us with 48 degrees and sunshine. About 2 p.m. we played Pegs and Jokers with Bob and Sharon until happy hour at 4 p.m., followed by a dinner of pulled pork sandwiches, black-eyed pea/green bean salad and cole slaw. Gary and Pam (from Oregon) came for dinner so we all decided to play another couple of games of Pegs and Jokers. Oh, the tally was 11:3 -- gals over the guys. Woot-woot!
By Friday the temperatures dropped to the mid-30s, which is unusually cold for here. We were experiencing cold north winds, too, which didn't help. Saturday promised to be warmer, with temperatures in the low 70s. Oh, how we'd love to have more of that!
I came down with a cold this week, so I didn't do my usual walking with Dick, along Fulton Beach Road. He did take some cool photos, though.
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| Dick calls this one, "Wrong-way Corrigan." Notice the one seagull facing the "wrong" way. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_Corrigan) |
Dick has become the Park's "go-to" guy for all things computer related, so he spent quite a bit of time working on computers for other campers, besides working on the Park's system in the office. He also diagnosed a problem with an "I-pod to camper sound system" for one of our fellow campers. Don't think he realized what a big help he'd be when he started this gig!
Saturday I went on a little shopping expedition to downtown Rockport with friends Marty (from Michigan), Karen (from Wisconsin), and Pam (from Oregon). The three of them are quilters, so our first stop was at the "Golden Needle" quilt shop. They have beautiful quilts and quilted apparel for sale, along with fabric of every color and pattern, but the gals didn't find what they were looking for. (Quilting is something I never got into, rather spending my time knitting, crocheting and counted cross stitch.) We stopped in at a local consignment shop, a farm and feed nursery, and a really cute little shop called "Oh, My," which features beautiful outdoor furniture and patio "paraphernalia." Of course lunch was called for, so we ate in Old Town Rockport at a little place called "Lorraine's Apple Dumpling Deli." They serve homemade soups, salads, homemade breads and muffin and desserts--including apple dumpings, and homemade ice cream! Mmmmmmmm, good! Marty had a curried chicken salad plate; Pam had homemade tomato/basil soup and grilled turkey Reuben sandwich; Karen had turkey on homemade sour dough bread; I had a curried chicken salad sandwich on homemade pumpernickle bread. Again I say, Mmmmmmmmm, good!!! Our day wasn't complete without a stop at the Paradise House, which features apparel, jewelry and decor items from the "islands," and a stop at a local tourist shop in Fulton that sells t-shirts, sandals, beaded jewelry, postcards, etc. Fun day!
That afternoon I received a call from a very dear friend, whom we met a year ago during our travels, and have gotten to know quite well. She shared with me some health issues that she's facing, with treatment taking place during the next couple of months. I ask that you pray for her and her husband, for wisdom for the doctors who will be treating her, and for complete healing. I'll share with you how she's doing as we move forward through the year. Thanks.
Sunday welcomed us with fog and partly sunny skies, destined to turn cold and windy by noon. Brrr! We attended First Baptist Church. Pastor Jones spoke on John 2:12-25, where Jesus rids the Temple of merchants and money-changers, to make room for people to worship. The bottom line is that we need to be concerned with what, in our hearts, keeps us from worshiping God. Here's the link to his sermon, which we again encourage you to listen to: http://www.sermon.net/fbcrockport
That afternoon, after breakfast at Caroline's Turtle Bay Cafe and the 2 p.m. ice cream social, we played rousing games of Pegs and Jokers with Bob and Sharon, Gary and Pam. Women still rule! 15:5 Woot-woot!We leave you this week, wishing you health and happiness in 2014 from the Lone Star State.
Stay warm and healthy!
RJ and Gail
Will be praying for your friend! Love reading your updates each week. Thanks for sharing. Hope you and Dick have a wonderful 2014!
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