On to Texas almost..getting through Arkansas proved a little costly. We stopped to top off the fuel tank and the driveway had ruts the size most swimming pools would envy. I took it real slow but just as I was about to pull onto the highway there was a frantic man waving in my rear view mirror. He looked kinda big and kinda mean with dirt and grease from head to toe. Sharon thought I had forgot to pay and he was after me. I said no and quickly stopped as he had caught up with us bit then and began to open our door. This Shrek like greasy guy actually turned out to save me a bunch of money. One of the ruts caught my main muffler and tore off the tailpipe extension and my tow car's left front tire was resting upon it. Another few inches and the 24 inch long piece of 5 inch stainless steel could have caused a great deal ugliness under the Trailblazer. Any way, the jolly green greasy giant was very gracious and more than helpful. We got things put away and moved on to Texas hoping to find a repair place somewhere along the way.
We finally arrived at our campsite near Denton. Not a bad place but we've been to better. Noise level is a little high but the location is great...right down the street from an RV repair facility.
We finally had the chance to visit Sharon's sister and brother-in-law. A long overdue get-together that allowed us to see their beautiful home and enjoy getting caught up on all things important. They are hosting Thanksgiving dinner for their kids and she and Sharon's parents who are flying in for the occasion. We're sort of the surprise quests as the parents do not know we're attending; thinking we're still in Hot Springs. Anyway Sharon and I are both looking forward to the gathering; loving family, great surroundings, and food fit for kings and queens.
We took a short trip yesterday. Out in the country a bit, with large parcels of cattle and horse inhabited pastures surrounded by pristine fences and the obligatory 20 room mansion atop the hill. Drive another 1/4 mile and you have a miracle mile of shops and malls. The Dallas metroplex is expanding so rapidly that the cows can't hardly get of of the way. We went into the Grapevine Mills mall for a hour or so today. Hardly room to stand. Thought is was Christmas eve. Not used to that around our home town. Generally several vacant stores and and shoppers with vacant looks wandering around. What we need is a good dose of Texas prosperity to turn things around, I'm afraid.
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Sharon can make friends with anyone.
Beautiful Grapevine Lake is within 10 minutes of the mall.
Today was laundry day and washing the coach. Both chores overdo.
No luck in finding a muffler for the coach today either. Almost rude response from the local Monaco dealer, not interested in even referring to someother place. Will write a letter to somebody complaining about this before the week is out. Later had a nice dinner at a Chinese restaurant. Host was British, cook was Mexican, food was good with all the fortune cookies you wanted.
Apparently problems at the Dallas airport today. Something to do with their communications equipment. Probably will delay in-laws arrival. Weather will be taking on a Michigan like flavor as the week progresses. By the weekend be should have highs in the 40's. Ugh! Maybe should head south sooner?
We'll be kicking back for a few days. Sightseeing, visiting, enjoying the holidays and doing little of nothing. Stay tuned...happy holidays.
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Next time you go thru Arkanasa, stop only at Corp. of Engineers site, a million of them in the state and if you have a Golden Age pass, then it is only half price $8-12 per nite and always on the water, it is our favorite state to camp in. Please keep in touch, love your b log, first time I have seen one.
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