We've managed to stay busy over the past week with doctor and dental visits. We've reconnected with a couple of our friends for dinner and that's been great.
Nancy's dental saga is ongoing. Yesterday she started the second phase of a dental implant - which put her completely out of commission. A mouth full of stitches, regular doses of antibiotics and pain killers kept her in bed and practically unconscious. Today was a bit more productive. We made it to the Dallas County Health Department for the second shot in a series of 3 Hep A/B vaccinations. Joe got his flu shot from our family doc yesterday, but Nancy's appointment isn't for a couple of weeks - so she got her's at today from the health department.
Not feeling up to much we headed back to the bus for a nap and another pain pill.
Nancy will fly to visit Heather in Indiana where Joe will join her in a few days.
Still need to pack, but that won't take long. All for now.
Friday, October 17, 2008
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
2008 10 14 Sunnyvale, Texas
We moved from Arlington to Sunnyvale on Sunday. This location is more central in location to our appointments and to our friends. We've stayed in this park on previous stays to the area and enjoyed it. It is very quiet and has recently been expanded. The park is full of 5th Wheel RVs as it's State Fair Time in Texas.
We headed East to Van to visit Joe's cousin Jack Dodson, and his wife Doris. It was great to see them again and we hope to get back their way before we leave Texas.
We took a drive by the property we used to own in Rockwall and out in Grand Saline. Not much has changed - it's still there. No - we have no desire to own property anytime soon.
Drop us a line and let us know how you're all doing.
We headed East to Van to visit Joe's cousin Jack Dodson, and his wife Doris. It was great to see them again and we hope to get back their way before we leave Texas.
We took a drive by the property we used to own in Rockwall and out in Grand Saline. Not much has changed - it's still there. No - we have no desire to own property anytime soon.
Drop us a line and let us know how you're all doing.
Sunday, October 5, 2008
2008 10 05 Arlington, Texas
We made our way into the Metroplex this morning and have settled into the RV Park in Arlington. Because the State Fair is on in Dallas, all the RV Parks are filled, so we are here in Arlington for until next Sunday when we'll move closer - to a park in Sunnyvale where we've stayed before.
After we got the bus hooked-up and set-up I took the car to the car wash to get rid of some of the grime and made a quick run through Target while Joe get's his fill of Sunday Football - yes, it's Football season.
We start our annual visits to our doctor, dentist, opthalmologist, dental hygenist and the like tomorrow! What Fun. It's been a while since we were there and he won't refill our RXs any more till we come in for a visit. Geee - what a guy.
After we got the bus hooked-up and set-up I took the car to the car wash to get rid of some of the grime and made a quick run through Target while Joe get's his fill of Sunday Football - yes, it's Football season.
We start our annual visits to our doctor, dentist, opthalmologist, dental hygenist and the like tomorrow! What Fun. It's been a while since we were there and he won't refill our RXs any more till we come in for a visit. Geee - what a guy.
Saturday, October 4, 2008
2008 10 04 Marshall, Texas
We spent a night in Marshall, Texas as we make our way to Dallas.
While there we visited Ocil and Oma Lee Parsons in Carthage and Nina Duncan in Linden. It was really great to see everyone and they are all doing well. It is hard to believe that Uncle Ocil is 92 and that Oma Lee will be 93 on November 8th! They remain in their home and attend church every Sunday. They drive to church and to the doctor - but don't venture too far from home, and never after dark. Can't blame them for that as we prefer to do our driving in the daytime.
Nina is also doing well. She has 2 new great granddaughters she's looking forward to seeing for the first time when she goes to visit Rodney and Cheree in December. She tells us that all her family is doing well. Nina enjoys living close to her two brothers who also live in Linden.
We look forward to seeing them again when we make our way through East Texas.
While there we visited Ocil and Oma Lee Parsons in Carthage and Nina Duncan in Linden. It was really great to see everyone and they are all doing well. It is hard to believe that Uncle Ocil is 92 and that Oma Lee will be 93 on November 8th! They remain in their home and attend church every Sunday. They drive to church and to the doctor - but don't venture too far from home, and never after dark. Can't blame them for that as we prefer to do our driving in the daytime.
Nina is also doing well. She has 2 new great granddaughters she's looking forward to seeing for the first time when she goes to visit Rodney and Cheree in December. She tells us that all her family is doing well. Nina enjoys living close to her two brothers who also live in Linden.
We look forward to seeing them again when we make our way through East Texas.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
2008 10 01 Hot Springs
I've always wanted to visit Hot Springs and I am really pleased that we made it. Over the past couple of days we've enjoyed perfect weather. We checked-out the town, the Springs and the National Park.
We strolled Bathhouse Row imagining what it would have been like to be here in the heydey of the spa. I am sure it was wonderful, especially since the average temperature of the water is 143 degrees Farenheit. It is interesting to note that Hot Springs is not in a volcanic region. Rock out-croppings absorb rainfall in an arc from the northwest to the east. Pores and fractures in the rock conduct the water deep into the earth. As the water percolates downward, increasingly warmer rock heats is at a rate of about 4 degrees every 300 feet (a geothermal gradient). Eventually the water meets faults and joints that lead to the lower west slope of Hot Springs Mountain, where it surfaces.
Several fountains are provided throughout town where visitors may collect the water for their personal use. The park brochure suggests that on average, 700,000 gallons are collected from the springs every day. That's a lot of water! We saw several groups of folks with plastic jug in hand heading for the tap.
After visiting the National Park Service Visitor Center (formerly the Fordyce Bathhouse) we hiked the Hot Springs Mountain Trail to the observation tower. You can see for miles and the center provides a lot of local lore about the area, and it's famous citizens - primarily Bill Clinton. The trails have been in constant use since the 1800s. The forest is filled with Oak, Magnolia, Pine and Hickory and it's just a beautiful place.
We enjoyed McClard's BBQ for lunch, a favorite of President Clinton. By the way, the BBQ is quite good. I especially enjoyed the slaw and the sauce.
We strolled Bathhouse Row imagining what it would have been like to be here in the heydey of the spa. I am sure it was wonderful, especially since the average temperature of the water is 143 degrees Farenheit. It is interesting to note that Hot Springs is not in a volcanic region. Rock out-croppings absorb rainfall in an arc from the northwest to the east. Pores and fractures in the rock conduct the water deep into the earth. As the water percolates downward, increasingly warmer rock heats is at a rate of about 4 degrees every 300 feet (a geothermal gradient). Eventually the water meets faults and joints that lead to the lower west slope of Hot Springs Mountain, where it surfaces.
Several fountains are provided throughout town where visitors may collect the water for their personal use. The park brochure suggests that on average, 700,000 gallons are collected from the springs every day. That's a lot of water! We saw several groups of folks with plastic jug in hand heading for the tap.
After visiting the National Park Service Visitor Center (formerly the Fordyce Bathhouse) we hiked the Hot Springs Mountain Trail to the observation tower. You can see for miles and the center provides a lot of local lore about the area, and it's famous citizens - primarily Bill Clinton. The trails have been in constant use since the 1800s. The forest is filled with Oak, Magnolia, Pine and Hickory and it's just a beautiful place.
We enjoyed McClard's BBQ for lunch, a favorite of President Clinton. By the way, the BBQ is quite good. I especially enjoyed the slaw and the sauce.
Monday, September 29, 2008
2008 09 29 Cloud Nine RV Park, Hot Springs, Arkansas
This is a photograph of the surrounding mountain and tree tops from our front window.Cloud Nine is a lovely park with beautiful trees and hills. It is such a quiet and peaceful place to relax.
We took the opportunity to wash the coach and car this morning. Joe managed to loose his balance while on the ladder. I tried to catch him, but of course was of no assistance. He landed on his elbow and back - but he's ok. He's got quite a slice on his elbow and road rash on his back but otherwise he is ok. I know that tomorrow he won't be moving so well.
Just a word to everyone, take your time when you're up on a ladder. It doesn't take much and bam, you're down. Take it from us.
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Sunday, September 28, 2008
2008 09 28 West Memphis to Hot Springs
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Today was another beautiful day weatherwise. Our travels took us from West Memphis in the morning arriving Hot Springs early this afternoon.
The area is lovely and the traffic was no problem. We honestly believe, however, that Arkansas highways are some of the worst ever! They are like an old washboard. We seemed to recollect that same sentiment from our car trips a number of years ago - nothing has really changed.
We are at the Cloud Nine RV Park in Hot Springs and we are pleasantly suprised. We are high atop a hill with a lovely view of the tree covered mountains. What a pity we didn't time our visit better to include the color change that will be happening here soon. The park is well maintained and has nice pull-throughs making set-up a breeze.
Today was Sunday, and of course that means football. I am sure we had every game on the tube today. Football aside, I did manage to scrub the grill.
Dinner was simple - grilled chicken and Ceasar Salad. I managed to polish-off the last of the fruit salad while washing dishes (not because I was hungry - more that it doesn't keep over very well.) Well, that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it!
Tomorrow we're planning to wash the Bus and Car - they could use it. After a few chores are out of the way we plan to take in the National Park, the gardens, the baths - all the things Hot Springs is famous for.
As I've said before, stay tuned.
The area is lovely and the traffic was no problem. We honestly believe, however, that Arkansas highways are some of the worst ever! They are like an old washboard. We seemed to recollect that same sentiment from our car trips a number of years ago - nothing has really changed.
We are at the Cloud Nine RV Park in Hot Springs and we are pleasantly suprised. We are high atop a hill with a lovely view of the tree covered mountains. What a pity we didn't time our visit better to include the color change that will be happening here soon. The park is well maintained and has nice pull-throughs making set-up a breeze.
Today was Sunday, and of course that means football. I am sure we had every game on the tube today. Football aside, I did manage to scrub the grill.
Dinner was simple - grilled chicken and Ceasar Salad. I managed to polish-off the last of the fruit salad while washing dishes (not because I was hungry - more that it doesn't keep over very well.) Well, that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it!
Tomorrow we're planning to wash the Bus and Car - they could use it. After a few chores are out of the way we plan to take in the National Park, the gardens, the baths - all the things Hot Springs is famous for.
As I've said before, stay tuned.
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