The last six days we have spent relaxing, starting exercising in the resort gym, and exploring the general area, laundry, and more organizing of our living area.
We did go into San Antonio for one day to go to an RV show... just to see what's around and have a look at some different RVs. It was a great day and we saw some amazing RVs.. motorhomes at $370,000.... but thankfully, we saw nothing we would trade ours for. We actually found that, although this is our first RV, we chose well for our taste and lifestyle. Although..... we did see some reasonably priced units that had a TUB.... I think this may be a non-negotiable for our next RV... if we decide to switch!!!!
Also went to a Camping World RV superstore just East of San Antonio and picked up neat little 'bits' to make life a little more convenient.
Drove into Austin for one day and got all the information we could handle from the information centre downtown. It is a medium sized city of 870,000, very focused on its music scene, lots of live performance etc. We have booked tickets to go to Austin City Limits on January 17th to see a British band called Keane. Looking forward to that.
Janice’s back has been a bit of a problem, causing some generalized pain that is …. a pain!!! Derek set up the Apple TV box he got from Santa and it works great.
We have yet to go swimming. They keep the pool in the high 80's and the whirlpool at 110, but because it is cool outside, we haven't had much of an urge to jump in yet .... getting out would be just too daunting. BRRRRR!!! Maybe tomorrow!!!! Maybe not. Been raining for a couple of days, delaying our explorations. More to follow.
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Hey J&D - I hope I've found out how to comment on your blog - not being au fait with the blog-o-sphere - if tht's the right expression. It's really good to know what you are up to and where - and who knows, you may get to publish and make your fortune. Looking forward to your report on the Alamo and hope you spot John Wayne - Janice will remember Jing from Beijing - Jing went to the Alamo let's say 5 years ago and was amazed that it's now in the middle of town. Have fun ...... Gxx
ReplyDeleteHi Janice and Derek
ReplyDeleteI m loving reading your blog and loving the pictures. It's keeping me going when I am up in the night feeding! Really interesting your experience at Graceland. You made me laugh saying you had booked tickets to see Keane they are big here and very good, I hope you enjoy. Lots more blogging please and pictures. Sam x
Hey, I did not see Derek up on that Freddy Powers stage, what gives?...Sounds like things are going well. Looking forward to hearing how Austin City Limits goes, lot's of great bands have passed through there! Ty's new band is comming together, alll new set list and the first gig is January 19, should be good. Talk to you soon, be safe and have fun...Al
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Janice & Derek,
ReplyDeleteSounds like life is good! Everyone here is fine but getting over bits of the flu and colds. You seem to be busier now, being retired than when working.....makes me jealous! Exploring takes time and you have that on your side. Enjoy. We are heading to Las Vegas next week for a trade show...can't wait to see the sun shine!Keep safe, hugs Tina P.S. Keep the blog coming!
Oh come on, ya *gotta* try the pools! I'm a total water freak so I definitely would've been in both the regular pool and the hot tub by now!! :D
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear things are going well and you're enjoying the great ol' State o' Texas! I used the link to get to your blog from the email you just sent out this week. I had done this in the past and then set the link to my favourites in Chrome but for some reason, the link only ever goes back to the "Travel" home page. I will try this again but I'm going to make sure I *don't* delete your email with the link, in case the favourites thing doesn't work again.
Anyway, gotta go. Work is crazy-busy and I've GOT to catch up on my household duties!!! :D
What an odyssey you're having. Making me jealous.
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