While the 5″ of snow that fell soon after we arrived at St. Vrain State Park melted rather quickly, and our heat tape on the water hose worked well, we are now survivors of the historic March 23, 2016 blizzard! … Continue reading
After several great spring like days, it has turned back to winter in Colorado! A freezing reminder on why we’ve been going south in the winter months. BUT…Easter came early this year and we wanted to be back with family. … Continue reading
Other than not having to shovel snow, serving here at Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge has allowed plenty of time for sewing. Connie and Cyndy enjoy going to sew days at the Quilt-n-stitch in Monroe on Wednesdays. We’re blessed … Continue reading
BLACK BAYOU LAKE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE While the temps have dipped down to freezing a few times, many days warm up quite nicely. We take advantage of the warm days to get some outside work done. Ed and Cliff did … Continue reading
Pulled out of Brazos Bend mid-morning on New Years Eve, heading to Black Bayou (not Bijou as mis-spelled in previous post) National Wildlife Refuge in Louisiana. Stopped at the Blue Beacon Truck Wash in Baytown, TX and lined up with … Continue reading
The painting girl! This girl found her niche at Brazos Bend. With a little help from Marva, and part time help from Mike, painted the Assistant Superintendent’s entire house, and most of the headquarters building. Not to mention a few … Continue reading
Wednesday November 18, the four of us (Ed, Connie, Cliff & Cyndy) took a day trip from Brazos Bend SP to Galveston Island. Cliff & Cyndy are Colorado friends that we volunteered with in Alaska, and will be together again … Continue reading
We arrived at Brazos Bend State Park on November 1, 2015 and will be here through the end of December when we move to our next location in Louisiana. The park consists of nearly 5,000 acres along the Brazos River … Continue reading
Before leaving Cedar Park (suburb of Austin), we had a few things to get done to the truck, as well as visit downtown Austin. Long story, but had to take the truck to a Ranch Hand store to get a … Continue reading