Thurs Jan 28

Hi everybody, Its another rainy day in Texas with a thunderstorm and winds last night just for kicks. It was drizzly all day yesterday but that didn't stop anyone from baking up a storm for the potluck last night. It was soooo good. A variety of just about everything was there.I did my German coleslaw and 3 doz. oatmeal chip cookies. They all disappeared!Just about everyone in the park showed up .
This is another pic of the Sonoran Caverns.

Another formation in cavern.

Gale walking through part of cave.It took almost 2 hrs. for them to do the tour.

It was also hot and humid down there.

We will be on the road tomorrow heading to Choke Canyon south of here. Its a state park on a reservoir. We will be there for a week with no internet. Hopefully there's a library close by to do our computer stuff.I doubt that it will be much drier as its closer to the Gulf. Everyone have a great weekend and I'll try to do some posting for you. Addios Dee and Ron

Sun, Jan 24

Hi everybody. We had a great time today, starting with lunch over in Campwood at The Holy Smoke BBQ Restaurant.What a meal! Gale drove and on the way home on a side trip we came across these fawns in a field with the rest of the herd. We also came across this field of rusted farm machinery.Very imaginitive wouldn't you say.There was old trucks and wagons and lots of other pieces of equip. Mary & Tom thought it looked a bit like any farm around the Tennessee area. lol This was our campfire last night. We had a fickle wind so the smoke was in every direction.That wind did come up very strong in the night and gusted all day.Whew...

The following pics are of the Sonoran caverns. Tom sent them over and we have lots more. It was beautiful down there by the looks of it.

Cindy & Tom exploring.

Well so long for now. Take care all --Dee and Ron

ps-is that rain you guys are getting at home or snow??

Fri Jan 22

Hi everybody.Well Ron & Tom found something to keep them busy today--metal detecting- They did pretty good actually. Tom found around $3.00 in coins and this is Ron's find. a charm, sterling silver medal(St. Christopher) and over $2.00 in coins.There is something in the soil though that eats away at metal--some of the copper pennies have almost disintegrated.They were both very excited to find their treasures.
The weather turned really warm today and it got into the 70's later this afternoon. We went to a photography seminar this aft. and it was very interesting. The teacher had taken some great pics of wildlife in the area and landscapes from the fall season here. It sure was colorful then!
Everyone have a great weekend and we'll talk later--take care Dee and Ron

Wed Jan 20

Hi everybody.Well the weather went from a rainy day again to a beautiful sunny one at 69deg. its 5:15 and the sun is just about to go down behind the hill.The dog taking a nap on our picnic table is a catahoula leopard dog that we believe some one just dropped out front of park. It went from site to site looking for attention and finally a lady decided she would take it in. That lasted for 2 nites as the dog didn't get along very well with her cat.It has found another home with the dad of one of the guys who work here-on a farm up in the hills. A perfect spot with lots of space to run and play.

This is a little fawn who has lost its Mom to a hit & run. Ron and Tom got a few pics of it on their way to do some metal locating in Leakey.It should do alright as it was in the Garner Park property.Well thats it for today--have a great night ! ttul Dee & Ron

Tues Jan 19

Hi everybody, What a great day it was today after all the fog lifted by noon. It was so fogged in you couldn't see Big Baldy. But it did get to 70 eventually !!Gale took her daughter Teri to airport in S. Ant. early this morning-5am. to travel home to Montana. She had a great time.We hada nice campfire tonight but had to come in by 8 or so as the temp. and dew are falling already.Hope y'all are doing all right at home. Take care Dee & Ron.

sun Jan 17

Hi everybody, well the rain has finally ended and people are getting outside to do anything they can do in the great outdoors.Today Gale ,her daughter Teri and myself went kyaking in the Frio.

My first time and Teri since 1998.She was very experienced in white water kyaking and a great instructor.

The water is crystal clear and full of fish.We were out for over 2 hrs and it was loads of fun.Its supposed to warm up this week here so here's hoping!

Ron bought a new Garmin yesterday so hes been playing with his new toy most of the day.Well bye for now >Everyone take care Fron Dee & Ron

Thurs Jan 14

Hi everybody.Well its another rainy day in Texas with a thunder and lightning storm thrown in. we all decided to go to the Sonoran caves in Sonora up on #10 interstate. Gale ,her two daughters ,Greg and tom went through the caves which took about 2 hrs.These mts were on the way home through the Campwood area.

Myself,Ron and Mary decided to stay up top and check out the rocks for sale and watch the video of cavern from the sitting area.There is a sluice outside for which you can buy a bag of sand and pan for semi precious gems etc.

This is a birdfeeding area made from gourds that was out front of the camping area in the cavern property.It took approx. 3 hrs one way to get there in 2 vehicles.Ron and I had been in the Kartchner caves in Ariz. and it seems they were quite a bit the same .You can go on www.cavern.com and see this natural beauty.Its supposed to rain yet again tomorrow -yee-ha

Well bye for now take care Dee & Ron

wed.Jan 13

Hi everybody, It's a rainy day in Texas today. It started last night and hasn't quit yet.They sure do need it here. Today We headed into Uvalde to get an oil change on the truck.We had tried in Leakey but they had never heard of synthetic oil so off we went to the Oil & Lube and had no problem. Good day to do it anyway.Our potluck was delicious again as usual tonight and Greg's pear-pecan upside down spice cake was a tremendous hit.It was eaten while still warm and all gone in 10 min.Everyone wanted his recipe! We want to wish Scott a happy birthday tomorrow-hope you have a great day...Well bye for now and take care all...Dee & Ron

Tues Jan 12

Hi everybody Here are a few pictures Ron took today down at the river. A white heron looking for dinner . It has been an overcast day with a bit of sunshine early this morning.

The Frio River is calm as always and crystal clear.

Another sort of bird looking for a free lunch.

Mike and Kathy got away this morning and the weather looks pretty good for the next few days for them. We'll keep our fingers crossed that they make it home safely. The weather has predicted rain here by Wed or Thurs and we would be shocked if it actually happened.Well bye for now -Take care Ron and Dee

Sunday Jan 10

Hi everybody,Well its starting to warm up a bit here. got to 46 today. yahoo!Yesterday we went to Campwood for lunch with Mike and Kathy. Had a great day .After a bit of shopping we headed off to Eagle Pass to check out the casino.Oh boy is it ever flat and desolate heading southwest from here.Of course we didn't win anything so off we went back home. On the way we had to go through the border patrol checkpoint. Kathy was the only one who happened to have her passport (who knew we needed it when Mexico was not on our list)and the officer gave us a hard time for not having ours.They accecpted that we had them back at the trailer.
I did a good long walk today after doing 3 loads of laundry. everyone seems to be getting cabin fever here. We also got to meet Gale's daughter and son in law who are visiting from Montana .Hopefully the weather breaks soon.well thats about it for today ,hope y'all have a great night .Dee and Ron

Thurs Jan 7

Hi everybody.Are y'all trying to stay warm like us? We heard you were getting lots of snow back home. We are in a deep freeze here too and its darn cold. Today it got to 34deg. and tonight down to 17. We have never camped when its that cold and have our water hose disconnected already. Tomorrow very windy and cold . Nobody is happy here thats for sure.
Ron caught 40 rainbow trout yesterday. All 6-7 in, long. He won't be fishing tomorrow !A rally came in yesterday with over 15 motorhomes and i think theyre all on the internet --its so slow today. Bye for now and keep warm. Dee and Ron

tues Jan 5 2010

Hi everybody,Here we are on our walk today. It was cool as you can tell by my mitts and hood. Lots of pipes froze here last night and colder weather is expected again for the next couple of nights.It was sunny so that was a bonus.Ron spotted this roadrunner off in the distance- very tricky

to get a good picture of them!

This was a lonesome rooster walking around Bandera yesterday. There weren't many shoppers either. It seems this cool weather has slowed down everything and shoppers included.We went with Mike and Kathy and had a fun time . Did Mexican for late lunch. Very tasty!

The river has been stocked again and the fish are biting.Ron has his rod ready!Bye for now take care Dee and Ron

Sat,Jan 2

Hi everybody, Here is a new picture of the Rio Frio River in front of the campsite, looking towards the Garner State Park. It is as clear and coooold as ever.Ron is on the mend so we should have some great pictures in the future.There is actually a pro photogragher here this year and he is going to give a class in Jan. on how to improve your picture taking. He 's from Mich.
Its 52 deg. here today and sunny. Going down to 30's tonight and all week.Brrr.Good reason to go shopping.lolTake care from Dee and Ron

Fri, Jan I 2010

Wow 2010, Happy New Year to all, Hope everyone has a great year and good health too. A special wish to our kids Scott and Ann and Eric-grandchildren Emily and Trent and Logan.Miss you all !!The weather here today was sunny and 73.If you got out of the sun however it was pretty cool. Everyone here in the shady sites were bundled up .The potluck lunch with the ham supplied was awesome. You name it -it was there. Soooo delicious. Desserts too.Everyone in park came to it ,even the weekenders.We all sat around after too stuffed to do anything. well bye for now . Looks like Gales having a campfire--gotta go. Take care and have a great night Dee and Ron