Morning Walk with my Sweetie, Starting a Packup, Relaxing Day with Puzzle and Happy Hour

It was around 6:30 when we woke and rose on Thursday, Mar. 21^st. Because of the earlier hour, I had my tea while Bill had his coffee. Since Clemson got up around 7, we were both able to go for a walk together again. It was only 40f/4.4C so thankfully there was no wind. I bundled and Bill slipped his hoody on and we walked west, his choice today.

We walked as far as the gas station structure again and Bill got the opportunity to see what I saw the other day. It still is a very cool building. The homestead, or what is remaining of it, is for sale and that sign must have just gone up. I sure didn’t notice it or the stick indicating a survey before. We took our time coming back and inside, Bill made another coffee.

The morning mist on Squaw Creek was pretty
My favourite picture of the day

I considered what to have for supper and chose to get ground beef out to make a pot of chili. Not for supper, but for the freezer and our travels. It would be Italian sausages. That is usually the hardest decision of the day. I made us bacon and eggs for brekky and after dishes, I walked to the Texas Hall and worked on the puzzle. I’m sure I was there for almost an hour and a half before Pat popped her head in. They were doing laundry so she didn’t stay.

We're back at the old gas station and this time
I focused on a few of the structural pieces

Around 12:30 I wandered back home. I’d made great progress on the jigsaw, in my mind anyway. I only have one more day to work on this so hope to make a large dent. When I got home, I noticed the temperature was 73F so changed into shorts and my bathing suit top. The wind that we had was between 6 and 13 mph but the great thing is that it was warm. What a concept! I’m lovin’ that!

Walking back to camp

Bill and I both sat outside for a while with our books. Oh, he has started a new one by Michael Connelly. A Darkness More than Night is one that I finished in October so naturally don’t remember it. I just know that he will enjoy it and sure enough he is hooked already. At 2 or shortly after, a staffer suggested that we move Black Beauty. He was directing newcomers to the site beside us so we had to move our chairs a bit.

Sometimes, it takes a few visits
Today, I noticed the little pieces of wood creating this arched design

Once they got settled, and their friends beside them, I took Clemson for a walk. We invited Pat to join us which she happily accepted. Down by creek, we walked the trail but not along the water. There was a large tree that had snapped a branch and the park crew were cutting and cleaning it up. They really look after the park and we all appreciate their efforts. I had told Rob and Pat that we’d be over for Happy Hour today, something we haven’t done much since we’ve been here.

A field has been partially cut
Looks like hay

At 3:15 I took a cooler over with my chair. Bill had just settled in his chair for a snooze and would join us later. It was probably 4 or shortly after when he brought his drink and chair over to their site. We chatted, laughed, told stories and entertained ourselves until almost 6 I returned home.

A nice sunny day coming our way

Bill followed about 15 minutes later and lit the barbecue for grilling. Inside I cooked our veggies and we were ready to eat before 7. The sausages are another meal that never lets us down. They bbq up perfect and they taste wonderful. Just something on the side is all you need so I had cauliflower and Bill had corn. It was a good meal and easy to prepare.

So, when I walked to Texas Hall, I heard a scurrying in the leaves
just outside the door

And I've added quite a few pieces today

They are cleaning up the tree that split

Where do I start?

While he started dishes, I began making a pot of chili. I could have made it in the IP but this was one dish that would be just as fast in a pot on the stove. We finished dishes with the chili still simmering. I had containers to put it in once it was cooled and some would go in the freezer and some in the fridge. It will be nice to have a prepared meal for after we leave here, for our 5 nights on the road.

Supper was good

And the chili should also be good

The temperature got up to 77F today, very warm and even at 7:30 it was still 71. We are going to hate to leave Texas, it has been good to us. Once more, I’ll have to tuck some sun and heat in our pockets and cupboards just in case we need it down the road. 

The sky to the east was pretty enough

We have loved this day. Some packing up was done outside and the inside can be done tomorrow. I hope you’ve had a great day as well.

And then to the west, it was beautiful
too bad the trees were in the way
Good night y'all!
(ps, can you tell I'm loving the Texas twang?)

Thank you for your visit.