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 I can’t believe how easy it is to NOT know what day it is!

After yet another set back Saturday, I made the decision Sunday to stay here (Seguin, TX) two more nights, even though I was feeling pretty well – I guess it’s all relative because I sure get tired easily when I take Lacy for walks, etc.

When I finally left Lake Charles on Wednesday, the 10^th day of this debacle, (2/19), I “just knew” I was well – NOT!  I dragged into River Shade RV Park in Seguin, Texas, a little northeast of San Antonio, I was back in the death-warmed-over spot again.  I paid for two days, then paid for an additional day, and today paid for two more additional days.  That gives me until the 25th to 'give-in' to this tyrant flu.  What’s the use of driving just to feel crappy when I arrive.  Yikes, I’ve ever had anything like this before; or, if I have, I've plowed through feeling terrible, hiding in my office with my head on my desk - or something equally as stupid as that.

Other than the cough and tiredness, I pretty much feel okay.  I’ve been doing some computer, movie, reading, and laundry projects - just with lots of breaks.  So, here we are at Tuesday morning and I'm feeling good about leaving today.  My first appointment in Sacramento is on the 31^st of March.  I think I can make it there by then!!

River Shade RV Park, outside of Seguin, TX on Texas 123 is a really nice place.  It's not the fanciest, but it's immaculately clean (restrooms, showers, laundry) and looks like it'll have a lot of shade for all pull-through RV sites when the weather really starts to head upwards.  There's a community room with coffee making equipment and supplies with a couple of TVs and reading material.  There are only 3 washers and 3 dryers, so I did have to check a couple of times before dragging my laundry from the rig.  I used two machines and a lady (I think one of the owners) said she'd make sure nobody fooled with my machines so I could run out to pick up some cough drops.  When I returned about 30 minutes later all was ready to be put in the dryers.  Lots of people look to be either long-time renters or snow-birds here for the Winter.

The first couple of days I was here, the thermostat got up to the mid-70s during the day and all the way down to the low 60s at night.  The last couple of days, I've felt more comfortable with the air-conditioner on for a couple of hours in the late afternoon - as it's climbed up to the mid-80s in the rig - about 82F outside.  most of the trees are budding and there's lots of green grass popping up all over.  Birds, I hear so many birds; I really do need to get some kind of audio program to learn the different species' calls.

So, today I'm heading towards Junction, TX - about 150 miles westerly.  I may stop at a Camping World that would put me only about 10 miles out of my way.  I'm still experiencing the 'interesting-but-cumbersome' operation of the water heater; and, I have been unable to find the correct window-washng-fluid-container for Floribunda.  If Camping World has to order it I'll have it sent to my daughter's house.  It's not mandatory, but it would be nice to be able to wash the windshield while driving when necessary.  Oh, some good news:  On my last fuel up I got 13 mph in Floribunda!  That's very sweet - and I think it helps a lot that there are no mountains around here!

Where the Devil Are Those Pix?

Thursday Evening

I finally did it.  I actually left Galveston Island State Park this morning even though I’d given myself permission to stop where and whenever I though I needed.  To say I’m well is a gross overstatement.  The main difference between today and yesterday is that I don’t feel like death warmed over; I actually feel there’s life after the flu! 

I got up this morning after a very good night’s sleep – I’m sure that has lots to do with my feeling better.   And, there was NO FOG – a beautiful sunrise over the Gulf of Mexico.  I’d heard lots of wind last night and I guess that’s what cleared out the usual low, dense fog that normally doesn’t burn off until afternoon; then starts coming back at about 4; i.e. visibility is not great.  Most of this area on Galveston Island is barren, not supporting much flora, but there are oh so many species of birds.  And, the waves (combers) come in from every angle, suggesting undercurrents.  It was so enjoyable to watch this am.  I took it really slow battening down the house – did a few things, sat down for a couple of minutes, did a few things, sat down . . . You catch my drift?  Even with all the rests we were pulling out at 10 am, not bad.  I filled up the gas tank and was happy to find that I’d gotten almost 13mph on this last tank.  Pretty good I’d say – why?  I have no idea.

 We got ourselves onto 45 North heading towards Houston; when we got within 15 miles we entered into one of the Texas turnarounds that come in all sizes and complexity.  We wanted to get ourselves heading west on I-10, thinking that we’d try to make it to Palmetto State Park, about 50 miles east of San Antonio.  Even though I had issues with my 12-volt system and my 5-in-1-battery charger, I did find Palmetto without a hitch – it’s a little over 200 miles from Galveston Island.  Well because I hadn’t called ahead we went there for naught; it was completely booked.  It does look like a very nice park; however, the RV sites appear to be quite limited in number; dear friends, call or email before you arrive there.

The ranger there wasn’t very accommodating either when I asked about other state Parks n the area – none.  Oh, there was a private RV park “about 5 or 6 or 7 miles down the road.  You have to turn left before you get to the park.  No I don’t know anything about it  - or the name of the park or the street on which it’s located.”  That just didn’t sound too promising to me sin iPhone, etc.  I’d noticed a town called Seguin on the map and knew there’s a Walmart there so I decided to check Safari and yup, an RV park too.  We drove about 30 miles and ended up in Seguin – with spoken directions I found it about 9 miles outside of town.  It’s called the River Shade RV Park and they had one pull through spot to rent for tonight – and tomorrow if I want it.  In all we drove close to 250 miles – mucho for me.  Now I’m sitting on my bed relaxing.  Full Hook up and pull through – really nice river about 30 feet away - $33/night.  I’ll take it!

As for the really good news of today . . . it's Alice's birthday.  Alice is one of God's gifts to the human race and is married to my son, Jeff, and is the Mom of Samantha and Malia.

Happy Birthday, Alice;  I Love You Oodles!