Blogs from Beaumont, Texas, United States, North America - page 2

I have indeed kept busy this summer from my southeast Texas home base. Since returning from the Yucatan of Mexico mid July I have been having a lovely time with friends in many different locations. I've visited and engaged in lively conversations, lain by pools enjoying the weather, hidden from thunderstorms, given a friend a tour of our local out of the way sites, dined with many friends, enjoyed friends in their environments of Pearland, Houston, Friendswood and, most recently, gone dove hunting in Uvalde strictly as an observer on my part with friends. Taking pictures hasn't been high on my priorities simply because I get to enjoying myself so much that I forget to! I'm always sorry that I didn't and kicking myself about it or rather the lack of. George was in from EG ... read more

March 11, Wednesday We spent much of the day wandering around the French Quarter, looking into the many shops, and having coffee while listening to live jazz on the sidewalk. We went back to the Hotel St. Pierre for the afternoon, relaxing in the courtyard, reading and catching up on email. Weather was gorgeous again today. Supper at a little corner restaurant, combo of Shrimp Creole, Gumbo, Red Beans and Rice and Jambalaya. Yummy stuff - very tasty, and not simply overheated spices. March 12, Thursday Packed up all the goods on Bear, each time it seems we are a little better at space utilization. We just can't let that get us thinking we have more room for more stuff. We were on the road by 9:30, pretty early for us lately. Running the coast roads, ... read more

These pictures are from last summer and for a special reason - my friend, Phyllis', birthday! We ate, had a little refreshment and danced. Pine Tree is a great 'resort' for entertainment, food (which is most wonderful) and recharging yourself. Hurricane Ike got them pretty bad and they've been closed since that September event. According to their website / myspace, they are still trying to reopen come March. Let's hope they do. I miss their catfish and music! If you've never gone there - shame on you! They are right down the street and 'round the corner from most anyplace in our area. LaBelle seems a long way when you're headed there, but once traveled, it's nothing! Entertainment on the patio is on Sunday afternoons. I usually make a reservation for just any ol' table (unless ... read more

Harry had bought a new car late 2007 and he and Patricia came to Nancy’s house, where I was visiting, to let us see it! It’s a Batmobile! Patricia wasn’t allowed to drive it at first, but now it’s hers full time as he drives his huge Dewalt colored truck. George was the next to buy a sports car and bought it on a day he was flying back to Equatorial Guinea!! The dealership was nice enough to store it until he returned. He’s back in the US now and driving it here, there and yonder. I had told y’all about the car in a blog but hadn’t taken pictures that night. These pictures come from George himself. I bought a cute little used Firebird. So far have driven it only a little. The reason I ... read more

I made my fourth trip north since August of this year. Two were evacuating from hurricanes and two for pleasure. Traffic without an evacuation is nice. Weather was a little trying on the way to Dallas but not bad coming back. Weather has been warm for the season these last few days - both in Dallas and on the coast. For those of you that dream of cold weather and a white Christmas this time of year in this area - Sorry, but I LOVE it ! I was born to be in evening dresses and high heals or shorts and flip-flops. Of course, in Dallas I cooked. Throughout my stay guests were abundant and all made merry. Did I take pictures of all the friends? No. It's just not something that I think to do ... read more