Finally...we crossed Texas

Friday we drove 320 miles to San Antonio. I had made reservations at the Hyatt Regency as it was close to The Alamo and on the Riverwalk. We arrived around 2:30 so had plenty of time to tour The Alamo. We then went to the Riverwalk for dinner and a boat ride. I can now cross San Antonio off my Bucket List. Yes, it's humid!

I didn’t post last night because there was $11 charge to access the Internet. We already had a $30 charge for parking. While the room was nice, the Sleep Inn suite we stayed in Thursday night has this hotel beat all to...wherever, and it was $40 cheaper. As with houses, it’s all about location, location, location.

We're now in Lafayette, LA. We're going out for Cajun food and then plan to see UP in 3-D.

Long BORING Drive...

We drove 546 miles today from Tucson to Fort Stockton, Texas. When we crossed the border between Arizona and New Mexico, I became very homesick as I realized Arizona is no longer my home. That feeling stayed with me for several hours. Other than El Paso, it was hundreds of miles with very little change in scenery. Due to a loss of two hours due to time change, we didn't get to our motel until 7:30 PM. Tomorrow...San Antonio Riverwalk and Alamo!

Moving Day!

The truck was in front of our house before 8 AM and they were finished loading by 2:30. Arne and I spent the day cleaning as they finished an area. Actually, Arne did most of the cleaning, scrubbing the whole floor. That's a BIG job! I spent a lot of time trying to find places for all the little s*** that seemed to be multiplying.

While most of the good-byes hadn't made me cry, I became sad as we headed down the 101 and passed the 202, where we usually turn to visit Lisa, Nick and Taylor. My eyes teared, my nose dripped and they continued to do so until well past Casa Grande as it finally hit me that I'm moving 2100 miles from my family and friends. Thank God for airplanes!

Arne had to go through a box of golf club papers that he'd collected the last 14 years so we got a late start to our first stop...Tucson. We arrived at our motel at 9:30. I had popcorn for dinner and Arne ate nothing. We'll be ready for the breakfast they serve.

Family Week-end...Mostly

Saturday, Arne and I drove to Mesa where we visited with Lisa, Nick and Taylor, as well as Erik, who flew in Friday night for a conference. Taylor had a double-header in basketball with Coach Nick's team winning both games. Taylor headed to Prescott today for BB camp.

Today, being Flag Day, as well as my birthday, I did very little packing. Arne and I met friends, Doug/Santa and Donna McFetters, Doug's brother Chuck, Bob and Judi Findsen, for breakfast at The Good Egg. At noon, I had a manicure and pedicure. I visited with grandson Daniel from 2-3 PM. We played 3 games of ping pong. Dan won game 1, I took the second game 24-22 and he won the third. (He plays alot.)

In the evening, Arne and I drove to Tempe where Aaron was singing several songs in tribute to Waylon Jennings at the Yucca Tap Room. I was surprised to see Suzanne, a gal I worked with at SUSD. Her daughter is DJ at this bar and they all love Aaron's music. It was great fun listening to Aaron as I sipped 3 margaritas. Hey, they were small!

More Goodbyes

This has been a busy week, trying to finish up our packing and going out to lunch and dinner with dear friends.

Tuesday night my book club, the Lit Chicks, took me to Blue Martini at City North for Happy Hour drinks and food. Marilyn brought a most delicious cake (chocolate, of course) and the gals gave me a beautiful silver frame with the word "Friends" on it. Around 8, we drove to Marilyn's house where I led the discussion of "The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society" which everyone said they thoroughly enjoyed reading.

Wednesday night Arne and I were invited to join Bob and Mary Colgan, along with Dan and Judy Spears, for dinner at Club Terravita. Arne used to play golf with Bob and Dan.

Thursday night we took dear friend, Trudy Gray, to dinner at Rancho Mañana. It was such a beautiful evening as we were able to sit outside. Sure didn't seem like June 11th in the desert!

Friday I went to lunch with 8 gals after golf. Arne went to lunch with a friend from the Fitness Center. In the evening, we went to dinner with Wayne and Marge Cook.

Some of my "golf buddies"...
Pat, Marilyn, Jan, SS, Carol and Kathy
Some pictures from Tuesday night...

Marilyn, Kathy T, SS
Kathy S, Carol D, Jan, Lynne, Bonnie, Carole B, Pat
Cathy B, Beth, Barb, Patty

More Reunion Pictures

1960 Iowa State Girls' Basketball Tourney team. Manager, Roberta, is holding a towel used to wipe our brows during that fun and successful season.
High school friends, Roberta, Jody and Janet. Janet and I were known as Mutt and Jeff as I was so much taller than her. Not sure whether I was Mutt or Jeff.

Few more pictures of new house...

You're right! This is the kitchen.

Looking at lanai from livingroom.
Looking at lanai from family room.