Signs are done

Well I finished the two signs for the float and now I am free to paint other things. I had fun designing and painting the signs and I hope they look good on the float. I believe the parade is on the 3rd of July. Kris is going to march in the parade along side the float. He is so excited and we are for him.
He helped the park host decorate the community center here at the park. They put of 4th of July decorations on the walls. The outside banister around the porch also was decorated. We will have a good time celebrating our countries anniversary this year.
Rick and Becky have decided to move their trailer across the park so as not to have the sun bare down on their living room window in the evening. They have had to run their heat in the morning and the AC in the evening.
The temps here are comfortable all summer but the sun can heat you up when it is in the mid 80's to the point you would think that it was in the 100's! The early mornings bring temps in the mid 40's and when the sun comes up it warms up real fast outside. Let me tell you it beats the 70's in the morning and the mid 90's in the afternoon. No I would not trade this for anyplace.
Back to what I was saying...Rick and Becky are going to trade spaces with another couple who have motorhome. Their windshield faces the west and they get that afternoon sun in their living room which means they have to run their AC most all of the day. This will be a win win for both of them. 
We told them that we would give them a hand if they move so we will see how this all works out...

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Painting signs for the float

Yesterday was a sign painting day. I had to cut some cardboard to size and paint it white then had to sketch out the wording. After all the wording was arranged just how I wanted it I painted in with a brush.
This took most of my day up and I have one more to do today. So this day too will be spent painting another sign. I don't think it will take me as long today. I have the layout so all I have to do is copy it on the other board and paint. 
It appears to be another beautiful day here. The sun is up and the temps are on the rise. The high today will be in the mid 70's. Texas is in the high 90's and 100's. I am really thankful that I am able to leave all that and come up here for those hot months. I like waking up in the morning to cool weather and not dreading going outside in the heat.
I hope to stay here mid September and then head back down south to where ever we decide is the best place to be...

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Yesterday was a Father Son Day

Yesterday Kris and I had our day. He had chose to go to the movie in Alamosa and see the Last Knight. That was a Transformer movie. It was a thriller I will have to say. Kris jumped up every once in a while in approval of the battle that was going on. He really put himself into the movie.
 After the movie Kris and I headed off to Walmart to pick up some things for Sherri. While there Kris found a Transformer toy that was in the movie and he had to have. OK so I am a sucker!
I forgot to tell everyone that we stopped by the falls coming up Wolf Creek Pass. They were very pretty. We took some pictures while there but did not climb the path to the base of the falls. 
Today I will be working on the 4th of July float. I have three signs to make for them and then I will be finished.
Not much else to report for this day. The sun is up and it looks to be a beautiful day here...

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Wonderful day in Pagosa Springs

We left about 9:00 am and headed over Wolf Creek Pass to Pagosa Springs Colorado. It was a beautiful trip over the pass as always. I never get tired of seeing the awesome mountains and valleys that the pass has to offer.
We stopped at two of the overlooks and took many pictures, which by the way never do it justice. We take them anyway so that we can remember such a wonderful sight as that.
Sherri is a little tense when we go over passes such as Wolf Creek but I think she is getting use to them now. She is not near as apprehensive as she use to be. 
It took a little over an hour to make the entire trip but with all the things to see it did not seem that long. We had been to Pagosa Springs many times before this but never had we really drove around and investigated all that there is to see there. We drove by the spas there and the prices are a little out of our budget. We did go down to the river and check it out. It's free and that does work in our budget! Kris had a good time in the river, although it was a little too cold to play in. He found a playground with a bunch of kids there and he really enjoyed playing with them.
We found a good place to eat on the edge of town that met our needs for lunch. Sherri and I split a salad while Kris and Becky had build your own hamburgers. Rick settled for the chicken fried steak and potatoes.
After lunch we drove to the lumber yard in town so Becky could pick up a roll of sun reflection material to put in her back window of the RV. The evening sun has been heating up their living room and they will try this to solve the problem.
Not much else to report this morning so I think I will get me another cup of coffee and enjoy the sunrise here...

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Off to Pagosa Springs

Today is the day we are off to Pagosa Springs. We are going to check out the river access for swimming. They say the San Juan is still a little high and fast for swimming but we want to check it out anyway to see how much it cost to rent tubes and ride down the river.
I know I can hear all of you saying "Isn't he a little too old to be tubing down the San Juan River?" I never have used my age to do or not do anything to this point in my life. I will give it a try and if I see I can't do it...then I am not in shape to do that...not too old!
Anyway I will see what there is to see in Pagosa Springs and let you know what I get away with...

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Internet real slow this am

Just sitting her drinking coffee and enjoying the view out my dinning room window. It is a bright and sunshiny day here in Colorado. The Internet for some reason is very slow this morning so I will make this short. I have tried to down load several post but I have not been able to. 
Sherri and I have been contemplating going to Pagosa Springs tomorrow but that would mean we would have to go over Wolf Creek Pass! We want to take Kris swimming in the San Juan...not real sure if Sherri can take the pass?
Stay tuned for more information...

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Aspen Ridge makes a float

The Fourth of July celebration is coming soon here and Aspen 
Ridge is building a float for the parade. They have won most every year with originality and we are trying again this year to win once more.
I have been given the dubious task of making the sign for the float. They said because of artistic skills I should be the one to make the sign. I am a landscape painter so I am not sure how that will work into painting a sign? Oh well I will give it my all. 
We had a great walk yesterday. Each day we go a little farther than the last. We are shooting for about a mile a day. We will walk one half in the morning and one half in the evening. Believe it or not I have lost some weight and 1/2 inch in the belly! I found an old pare of shorts I have not be able to get on in years and they now (snugly) fit. I am not where I need to be but I am going in the right direction. 
With a little more work and a little less food I will get back to a decent size...

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Watercolor

I work in three mediums...Oil, Acrylics and Watercolor. Since I have been up here I have only been working in watercolor due to the ease. With the other two mediums I need more supplies and they are a bit more messy than the watercolors. I don't even bring my oils anymore when I am on the road because Sherri does not like the odor. It really does not matter I just enjoy painting. When I am painting a picture I put my self along the bank of that lake or river. I am there looking at it and enjoying being there! 
I have completed three painting since I have been here and have plans for many more before I leave.
We went to the big city yesterday and picked up some of our supplies. Instead of walking all around Walmart I decided to get me a battery cart to shop in. It sure was nice not having to limp up and down all the isles and wear my leg out. I see all these young folks riding in those carts and wonder why don't I make use of them. I told Sherri that I could shop all day if I had one of these. I'll have to say one thing about the Walmart we shop at they have benches scattered out all over the store for us old timers to rest in while the women look and touch everything in the store.
We made a day of it picking up all our supplies and then we headed back home to unload. Seems like that takes a long time to get all that stuff out and put it up in the fridge and pantry.
Today will be a do nothing day. I like those days when the most we do is take our walk and then sit on the patio and talk about...

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A Word of Thanks

I just want to take this first line of my Journal to thank those of you out there that comment on my post. Sometimes I feel like I should say something when someone takes the time to comment but I don't. I do read all my comments and the many emails I get referring to what I have to say. So THANKS to you all.
Now today is a shopping day. We have to drive into the big city to buy some food and supplies. We try to keep our trips to a minimum so as not to burn up too much diesel. We find that it is more economical to burn extra fuel if you can offset the cost of the fuel with the savings at the grocery store.
We shop at Wally World for some of our things and then we head off to Safeway to finish up the rest. Our little store up here has some good deals on some things but we have to go elsewhere to save a little money. I'll have to say they have some good meat prices here. My grilling meats are sometimes much cheaper here than any where else we shop.
Speaking of grilling I cooked some ribs last night and they came out very delicious. Sherri put them in the oven while we went to the community center to play Bingo. When we got back I put them on the grill for a short time to give them that grilled taste. Um they where very tasty!
Oh I almost forgot my fishing report. I went to Big Meadow yesterday morning and just caught one loner. He is now resting with my others in the freezer waiting their day in the skillet...

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40 lbs must go

My favorite duo enjoying the falls 

It has come to pass that after looking at photos of me here in Colorado 40 lbs. must go as soon as possible.
I just hope when the 40 lbs. are gone that it will all be in my belly. I just can't take many more pictures of myself looking like I do. I have been trying to get rid of this attachment for some time but to no avail. Now is the time to see to it that it is gone before I head back to Texas. 
Besides the fact it is unhealthy and causes me difficulty in putting on my socks tying my shoes and buttoning my pants...it looks bad! I am counting my calories and cutting back on my portions and come hell or high water ol fatboy is going to get in shape!
We did absolutely nothing yesterday. We did walk at 9 and 5 and will continue to do so each and every day until I lose this weight. I love to walk here because of the scenery. The mountains and the pines are so beautiful to see when you are walking. The cool temps help me walk and the low humidity is great. Unlike Texas where when I walk I am soaked with sweat.
Today will be another patio day. We dare not use any AC for fear of a high electric again.
I finished another watercolor yesterday and intend on sketching one more today. I have really got into these watercolor paintings. They are cheap to do and easy to store. Framing is less expensive than my Acrylic and Oils so it is a win win for me.
I always have a show after we return from Colorado so maybe I can buy more supplies...

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Found a new lake but...

The falls were beautiful 

I don't remember them being this large last time

Sherri enjoyed taking pictures 

The road to Rito Hondo had many sights to see 

I can't get over the construction of these mines

It was a very steep climb to the top so we only made it half way

I will have to say that we had a very good time exploring the area

We headed out yesterday around 10:00 am toward Clear Creek Falls. Becky and Rick having never been to Colorado have so much they have never seen. The falls are about an hour and a half from the park here. The drive there is spectacular and so with all that there is to see it did not seem that long of a drive.

We took several pictures and walked all around the area to see all there was to see. 
Upon arriving at the main gate into the falls we were met by a heard of cattle. We had to edge our way through them which took some time. There were several cars behind us that had to go through very slowly. It was quite a sight all these cows surrounding the truck and us trying to get by them.
From the falls we took off to see a new lake north west of there. Rito Hondo is it's name and it is a good lake for me to put my boat in. The only thing about this lake is the mosquitoes! They must have weighed a pound a piece! I'm not talking about a few either. They came in like a black cloud in a horror movie. Well I know one thing if I go there to fish it will be in a long sleeve shirt long pants with a gallon of bug spray!
We left there and headed down to Freemon's Restaurant and General Store to get some lunch but the outside deck was loaded and we could not find a place to sit.
We left there and went into Creede and settled for Kips Grill. They have good food and places to sit. Sherri's hamburger was not well done so they cooked her another and it too was rare. Finally the manager came out and offered her a taco and did not charge her for it. All was well until the ticket came for me to pay. The ticket was $22.48 but the waitress printed out the bill for $2.48...I could not let that go...she already had had a tuff go of it so I showed her the mistake. We got it all straightened out and we thanked them and went on our way.
Next stop was to head up Bachelor Loop to see the mines. We got up about half way and decided not to do the entire drive. It is a very steep incline to the top and having driven many miles already this would be just a little too much for now.
We stopped and took many pictures and enjoyed what little drive we did. Later on we will make the entire trip when we are all more rested...

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Happy Fathers Day to all the Dads Out There

Today is Fathers Day. My sweetheart that made me a Father greeted me with a Fathers Day kiss this morning. It does not get any better than that. I do wish all the Dads out the best of days.
We plan on doing nothing this morning. My $102. dollar electric bill is about all that we can afford to do. But then I really don't have to do anything...all I want I already have and here I am sitting in Colorado in the cool mountain air...GEEE this is great!
Sherri talked about going out to eat but I told her I would rather stay here today and enjoy the beautiful day on the patio. 
Everyday up here is a Fathers Day for me. I love the mountains and the creeks, stream, and rivers that come out of the mountains. I love to paint those pictures and relive seeing them every time I look at my paintings. 
So today I will enjoy my family here...

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Electric Bill out of sight

Yesterday we received our payment notice on our RV site. We were totally surprised to see that our electric bill was $107.00!! We have never had a bill this high while traveling. I am going to have to find out what in the world caused it to be so high. 
I know they are not going to know what happen but I will ask them if anyone else had a bill that high. The only thing I can figure out is the electric fireplace. There was a couple of nights that we ran it all night. 
Well you can imagine that I was a little shocked! I don't know what it was but we will be watching our usage from now on.
All of us drove over the Big Meadow and had a picnic yesterday. Aside from the wind we had a wonderful time. I fished a little bit and caught one fish, It was a keeper but I put it back...I have not eaten all the ones I had caught earlier this year.
Today will be a do nothing day. After the $107 electric bill I believe we will skate on some on the going and doing. 
I hope next month is a little nicer on the pocket book...

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The Internet

I left everyone hanging yesterday. I mentioned that I had trouble with the Internet but actually something went haywire with my computer. I just got it the other day and some of the settings were not correct. When they changed the Internet here at the park my computer would not connect up to it. Sherri looked up the problem on her I Phone and soon all was well in my world, 
I don't hang on the Internet like some. I do like to keep my journal up for the family and also see what all they have done in their lives. Without this form of communications I am just lost! 
I love to watch YouTube videos on different artist. I am constantly learning new techniques by watching them. The Internet is just a avenue for me to go down.
Well to make a long story short...I was frantic when I could not get on line! All is well now and I am back on line and loving it. 
My leg is doing better. I have learned this year that I must take it easy on my poor legs. For those of you who may not know I am a disabled vet and it is my legs that are the disability. I was injured overseas back in the 60's and have suffered with bad knees for all these years. As I have become older they have gotten worse and I am slowly understanding this. I cannot do what I use to and after that sunk in I am trying to pace myself to a slower life style. 
No more hiking in the mountains...is one of the many things I love to do but just have to spend more time looking out the window of my truck. Now instead of wondering off to paint pictures I take pictures and paint them from my studio or patio depending on where I am.
Yesterday I made a sketch of the Rio Grande River that I am planning on doing a watercolor from that sketch. This will keep me busy today. It will be in the 80's today and for up here that is a heatwave. I will stay cool under the patio painting...

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Went fishing and my Internet went out.

Yes I ventured out to go fishing with some friends of mine at Road Canyon. This is the place that I have to walk 1/4 of a mile to the place we fish. Then after the walk I had to scale down an embankment. That is where I twisted my knee. So now I am hobbling around on a sore knee. From now on no more scaling the sides of the bank to fish. I will find me a nice good flat place to set up my chair and relax.
We had a Bingo game last night at the Community Center. Sherri won one round and Kris won two rounds. I won none which is my luck. The prizes were scratch offs which Sherri won $1.00 and Kris did not win anything. We had a lot of fun even though we did not win any money.
I think I will baby my poor little knee today. Not too much going on except beautiful weather. I need to go and get me something to eat before I faint. Hope everyone has a wonderful day and a safe one...

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Took a trip to Alamosa

So far we have kept the road to Alamosa hot. It is a wonder the snow is on the mountains with the road so hot. I hope after we get our IRS taken care of we will not have to go there but once a month. That is what we did in years past. Maybe once a month we would take a trip to Walmart and pick up some supplies but this year we have gone in one month what we usually go in 4 months.
While at Walmart Kris had to spend his last $50.00 on a RC Truck. He is sitting here with me now wanting to take it out and try it. Sherri said for him to try it indoors first to see how it handles. I know it wont be long and he will be all over the park with it.
I plan on going fishing after lunch. I don't know if I can even get a spot on the lake. I really want to take my boat out and see how it does. Sherri and Kris want to go with me so they can ride. First I need to see how it does before I load it up with all my loved ones...
I have not eaten the fish I caught the other day but I really need to go and catch some more. 
I have so many things that I would love to do. Seems like all I get to do is go shopping. Not much fun for a guy but that is what we have done mostly. 
OK I have to finish my coffee and get my chores done this morning. Many things to do here...

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IRS today

Thanks to Obama Care we as Social Security recipients had to file an income tax form. Now go figure...I thought the government had all the information about us why do we have to report what they already know.
So in my ultimate wisdom I decided to file my own tax forms. I wont go into the details of what happen but we have to re-file and that should tell you everything.
Today will be taken up finding out what we have to do to re-file and where. No matter how old you get or what state you are in you have to give the government money so they can keep on harassing you.
Stay tuned for film at 8:00...


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Got Becky and Rick's awning up

We don't have these kinds of views at the lake.

Becky and Rick have a very high awning. Most awnings have a good drop to the front so that the awning roller is about 8ft off the ground. Their awning is almost 10 ft off the ground and we had to get a ladder to reach that high to fasten the tie down ropes to it. We got it up and fastened down but Becky had not rolled it out all the way so we are not really there yet with all the adjustments. I feel like once we get it all set up correctly we will have a good tie down and it will withstand some of the gust we get here at the base of the river canyon.
We took off yesterday to go and look at RV's. We have a great dealership just down the road and they had some new RVs that Sherri was wanting to see the layout. No we are not buying a new RV but we know in the future we may have to as Kris gets older and requires more room. We have a real nice set up for him now but when he gets to be a teenager we know that he will need more room for his privacy. This is the reason that Sherri keeps her eye on newer layouts to see which one might be the best for our needs.
Believe me I love the RV we have and would not trade it for any other unless the other had what mine has. You know the basic guys look for...such as storage...leveling system...electrical and gas construction. All the Alabama Fluff they stick on these RVs is not going to get you down the road.
I plan on doing some painting today. That means I will be spending most of my time on the porch looking out over the mountains and taking in the sunshine and cool weather. Nothing wrong with that here...

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OK we have wind this morning...Whats New

I must attract wind...We love it up here but the wind never stops. Now when we go to the coast we have wind there all the time. What is it with me that every where I go the wind follows me?
Beside the wind blowing this morning it is a beautiful day. The sun is up the birds are singing and the wind through the pines is a peaceful sound to my hears.
This I believe is the weekend. You know everyday is a weekend when you are retired and having fun. We do not do anything on the weekend. The locals come out and there is no room for us when they do. What am I saying...I am a local now! Either way we do not go out on the weekends. We will sit on the porch and enjoy the sun and the warmth of it. I will start a painting and all will be well with the world.
I had told our traveling friends that I would come over and fix their awning poles but the wind already is blowing this am. Most mornings the wind is non existent early in the morning...but not today. I need to measure the poles for their awning and put them up and tie them down. We will have to see if this wind keeps it up if it gives me a break then we can fix the awning.
Rick and I tried to find the gun range between here and Montvista but for some reason it eluded us. We wanted to do some target practice but we will have to locate the range first. That will give us something to do...

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Comments

My BIL is learning the computer. He is doing well but he does not know it. I laugh when I get several comments from him telling me that he can't get through. When all the time he is and so I read several comments from him telling me he does not understand how to do it. Good going Jim you are doing a good job keep on keeping on.
We headed out to Medano Creek at the foot of the Sand Dunes yesterday and had a blast. Kris had the most fun of course but the girls got their time in the water too. They had so much fun that they decided to come back next week and spend more time in the water.
We arrived around 11:00 am and stopped by the Visitors Center to use the bathroom. While we were there I tried to get a new Access Card but they said they did not make them there. I would have to stop at the main gate to get a new card? Well they must have been talking about the main office located across from the gate. Anyway I will do that when we return next week.
We found some picnic tables and had us a nice picnic. Sherri and Becky brought all the goodies for a good lunch. We ate and then I went exploring behind the picnic area and found a trail that led down to the creek. It was a nice clear area to set up our chairs and umbrellas. I walked back up to where the rest of the gang was and told them. We did not have to walk far to get there and they were thankful for that.
We set up and enjoyed the day wading in the creek and watching Kris ride down the current on his belly board.
Come about 3:00 pm the clouds started to gather and the threat of rain and lightning increased so we packed up and headed to the truck.
Everyone decided that we needed to go on to Wally World and get some supplies so the GPS was set and we were off.
We got our hose for the washing machine and Sherri and Kris got them some inner tubes for next weeks float trip. I got me some new water colors and Kris a life jacket for the boat.
One more stop at Loves to top off the diesel...which by the way Becky and Rick paid for. Thanks guys you did not have to do that! Well now I have some more fuel to take everyone out for more adventures...

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Plan for the day

Medona Creek is running at it's peak this week so we are headed to the Sand Dunes to splash in the water. Kris went last year and sand surfed for the day. We almost had strokes walking the dunes and with Kris riding the board down the dunes and walking back up...well he was worn out.
The next day after that trip we were not seen outdoors. We crashed at home and did not even peak out all day long. This time we plan on sitting in our lawn chairs under the shade of our umbrellas. Now that is the way to enjoy the dunes and the creek.
We plan on leaving when we are all ready. Now that is the way to plan things. This leaving at such and such o'clock is not the way to do anything. This way when you leave you are relaxed and ready to go.
We are going to eat a picnic lunch there. They have a real nice picnic area with tables. They also have a nice bath house and showers for those who venture off to play in the sand.
We do have to stop in Alamosa on the way back to pick up a new supply hose for the washing machine. There are few other items that will need to come from Wally World. Then it will be back to the home front to relax.
I got my boat all ready yesterday. It is inflated and ready to hit the lakes. I can't wait to try it out and see if I can get those bigger fish...

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The fish are calling me

Well it looks like another wonderful warm day here in paradise. Sherri and I are up here in the living room drinking our coffee. I see a few souls outside walking around. I know we should be up and walking too but gee we have to have some coffee first.
I had to make a run to the post office yesterday morning and mail some bills. I stopped by Becky and Rick's and picked up some of their mail.
I drove by the new Dollar General...which by the way is coming along nicely. Sherri can't wait to get it stocked so she can shop there. We only have one store here in town and it is nice but some things are higher than some of the chain stores.
Anyway I dropped off the mail and came on back home. I did not go inside because the weather is so nice here I just decided to sit out on the porch and soak up some of the sunshine. I started to work on a new painting but then I really want to go fishing. I am torn between the two things to do!
That ended when Sherri said she could hear water leaking from behind the washing machine. We found a little pin hole leak that was spraying out. OK now I know what I really want to do today...

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Finished a painting

The sun came up in all it's glory this morning. I am sitting at the dinning room table cup of coffee in hand and feeling the warmth of the sun coming in through the window.
Sherri and Becky are planning a trip in to Alamosa for groceries. So with them gone I decided to complete one of my watercolor paintings that I had started the other day.
We put the side curtain up on the patio and it offers me a little privacy when I paint. Not that I shun anyone it is just nice not to have to stop and visit when I am painting.
I too have a good book that I am reading and it takes up some of my time. I am never without something to do. I don't like just sitting around doing nothing. When that happens I take a nap. Too many naps and I don't feel good. I have always been that way having something to do keeps me moving and moving makes me feel better.
We had planned on going fishing today. We had a picnic lunch planned and spend the day at Big Meadow. The weather guy keeps saying that it is going to rain so I guess we might wait until tomorrow to do that. On the other hand I might take off and fish some this morning and then go again tomorrow. Who knows!
Sherri loaded up on groceries yesterday so hopefully we will not have to go back. We spend more on food than anything else here? You would think that entertainment would top the list on money going out but not with us. Food tops our list and we have a way of eating all of it. We would spend the same amount at home so this never ends up a line on our budget.
Well I see the ATVers moving out for the morning rides in the mountains. Sherri and I have thought about buying one for our entertainment but then we also would like boat... I don't know we will just let it all play out...

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Making plans

Sherri and I are setting around the dinning room table making plans for the later part of the year. We need to head south when the temps get cooler and we always look at Galveston for a good destination.
With my sister and BIL living down there we really enjoy visiting with them. We always spend time together enjoying each others company and Jim always has a few projects to keep me out of trouble.
We are thinking about November being a good month to make our reservations. You never know what might be going on down there so you have to research the dates to see if there is going to be room at the park. I know the bike rally is in November so the parks are pretty well pack at that time. We went last year for the bike rally but we made our reservation months in advance..
Well November being a good ways off gives us some time to plan on going there.
There are no plans from September to November so we will just wing it until then. I do know that sometime in that time frame we need to have a barn sale to get rid of more S T U F F. Yes we still have S T U F F. We made enough money last month to pay for our fuel up here this year. Maybe we have enough to sale to take care of us the rest of this year.
Today is looking good. Sherri is thinking about going to Safeway to load up on more groceries. We spend more on food than any other thing when we come up here. I plan on setting my boat up so I can use it this week. I really would like to head out fishing...

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Awning day

The crowds were elbow to elbow

That did not stop us from having fun

What is awning day, some may ask. Well I will tell you. Awning day is the day we put out the awning and tie it down for a long duration. Yes we will leave it out until the weather man says that there will be a wind storm on the horizon. We try to secure it for normal gust that have a tendency of coming down through the gorge.
Anyway that is what we will be doing this morning. I know that does not sound like much but it is what we will be getting done. I like the side curtain we have and it gives us some privacy during the day.
I would like to get some painting done on pictures I have taken since we have been here. The patio is where I paint and having a roof over my head makes it a little bit easier.
We headed out to Big Meadow yesterday to scope out some places to have a picnic and fish for the day. It was elbow to elbow people out there fishing along the bank so there was no way I could have dropped a line in the water.
We have a plan on going to the lake later in the week and having some fun.
Still working on learning this new operating system. I know it will all come together for me...

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New computer and operating system

The wind through the pines and these mountains in the background make peace in my life

I started off in windows years ago at the office then I went to Microsoft Vista and then to Chrome Book and now back to Windows 10. Well that is quite a change up over the years. Here I am trying to figure out what in the world...or maybe how in the world to do what I need to do on this system.
I know over time I will bring everything back into the fold and I will be going like I once did with the other systems. It all takes time and with more bells and whistles it is a little bit more confusing than before.
Today is another beautiful day here in Gods mountain creation. I feel so relaxed here and with the mountain surrounding it is just that much better.
Have not been fishing in some time and I am getting a little antsy about it. I think come hell or high water I will be going Monday morning for sure. I hate to go off so far without someone with me that when I do I hope nothing happens to me and not having someone there to help. You know the older you get the likely hood of something happening gets a little bit higher.
It took me a while to get this journal started. I had to sign in to get this page up and running on this new computer. Everything that I have set up in the past I have to reset up on this operating system. I hope I can get back on here to post again...

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Got a charge on the computer.

Here we are at Bachelor Loop enjoying the scenery. 

I got the old computer to take a charge and ended up with a full charge over night. I have my new computer on the way from Amazon and hope that it will get here in time. 
I got out this morning and got a few things done. I have to get out during the day to keep from getting cabin fever. I cannot sit around all day and do nothing. If I am not moving I soon get anxious and jittery. I have never been one to find comfort in lounging around during the daylight hours.
Rick, our traveling companion had to go to the doctor today to see about a spider bite. He thought that it might just go away but that has not happen so off to the clinic to see what to do about it.
Sherri has been under the weather for a day or so and she is feeling better today. She got up this morning and had coffee with me and ate some breakfast. I think it must have been a 24 hour virus. I don't like to see her sick...especially when we are up here in God's country. 
I plan on taking a trip to Big Meadow Reservoir to see what is going on. Looks like it might rain so maybe...

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Wired up and working for now

I have to laugh at what I have done to get my computer to work today. I have a broken charge connection in my computer and the only way I can get it to charge is wrap the wire around my computer screen and prop the charging plug into the computer with a piece of hard candy stuffed under it. Now that is what I learned when I was a "Ground Surveillance Radar Repairman" in the Army. We used whatever we had on hand to keep our equipment running. So here I am 50 years later still using the same techniques to fix my own computer.
The weather here is still chilly...according to Sherri. I on the other hand think it is just fine and would not change it for one day in Texas. Yes the mornings are cool but when the sun comes up it warms up rather quickly. We have about 60+ degree days by 1:00 or 2:00 and sitting out in the sun is very comfortable.
I have not been fishing in the last two weeks. Not because I don't want to just have been busy settling in here. With Walmart runs and grocery runs and slipping in some site seeing adventures I have not had the time to sneak away. That will all change soon and then I can take time to enjoy my favorite sport.
Sherri became ill last night. I think she has a virus. You know the one that hits you like a ton of bricks and then goes away a day or two later. I had altitude sickness last week for 2 days. Kris has blistered lips from the dry air...other than all that we are having a good time. 
I hope all of you out there are enjoying life and living it to the fullest. Keep on doing what you love...

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