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

Geo: 32.778, -96.7956This morning, we had breakfast in the hotel again then spent the morning in the room so Phil could get caught up on his grading. The first speaker that we wanted to hear today was David McKay, a photographer who leads trips all over the world while teaching his attendees to photograph the places they see. He had a few tips, but the presentation was geared to the beginning photographer so I didn't hear much of anything new to me. I think his trips would be fun though as he works with individuals at whatever level they are at. We had a break after the first talk and spent a little more time looking at the exhibits and picking up travel brochures. The companies exhibiting there were mostly smaller ones offering tours and trips. ... read more

Geo: 32.778, -96.7956We drove the rest of the way to Dallas today. It was only about a four-hour drive. The GPS in the RAV4 took us on a route that we haven't taken into Dallas before. We passed through Decatur on 287 then about 15 miles later turned east on highway 114. We stayed on it until it joined 183 then I35E and became the Stemmons Freeway. It was much easier than the way we usually go although it was on smaller roads. There was some construction, but not too much traffic. We arrived at the hotel by 2 p.m. so we weren't out during most of the traffic. After checking into the hotel, Phil was able to get his schoolwork finished. We walked next door to Whatburger for a take-out dinner. ... read more

Geo: 32.778, -96.7956We landed at 10:30pm.Called a Ubber Driver to pick us up and take us to the AA academy to get our Camry. Brad Meeder had left the keys in his folder, and Loyal had gotten the keys from the folder and had re parked it outside and across from the Smith Museum.We had a good experience of the Ubber. It only cost us 12.00 to get to our Camry.While driving home, we stopped at Jack in the Box for 2 tacos.Once we got to 9511, we unloaded the suitcases and then tried to "wind down" a little.We didn't turn the light out until 2am.Sunday morning, Dad woke us up at 8:15. We needed to be at NBC for the 9am service - World Passion Week. And believe it or not - we made it! ... read more

Geo: 32.778, -96.7956We only spent 1 full day in Shreveport then returned later that day.While Aunt Hattie was here, we celebrated the 2016 Election. Dad had Fox News on all day. And then in the evening, we were watching the returns. Everyone decided to go to bed around 9:30pm.Then at 10:00pm, I got up and watched the NEWS until 1:30am when Clinton's Press Secretary came out and told all those that were at the "party for Hillary" to go home and get some rest. So, I decided to take their advice and go to bed too. It was at that time, clear that Trump was going to pull off the Unbelievable Feat and beat Hillary Clinton.On Wednesday, we drove around, plus then Dad and I went to NBC for Wednesday evening meal, and returned home.Thursday, I ... read more

Geo: 32.778, -96.7956On Monday morning, Glenn and I left 9511 at 4:45am and drove directly to DFW airport. Because we got there early, we went ahead and checked in for our flight.Glenn and I are on 2 separate flights. He leaves at 9am, and I leave at 10:45am.After checking our 1 piece of luggage, we then drove to Judi's house. We met Judi on the NCL South American cruise in December and we also purchased our RAV 4 from her in April.Before arriving at her house, we stopped at the Holiday Inn Express to use the rest room.Judi was ready when we got there, and she drove us in her vehicle after Glenn parked our RAV 4 in her drive-way. Glenn gave her a set of keys.Once we checked into the security line at the airport, ... read more