Winning!

Man, have I ever been lucky since we arrived here in the Rio Grande Valley.  I have won two 50/50 draws, at least 3 bingo games at each of two different evenings and a door prize.  When I won the door prize it was very embarrassing as I pulled my own ticket number.  I don't know what's happening but I like it.  Usually Kathy is the lucky sister.

Last week, we purchased a new slide out awning topper and it was installed for us.  Our old awning has been ripping for quite awhile.  The installers made the job seem easy.  Experience makes all the difference.  Replacing the toppers is a very big deal if you haven't done it before.

Hard at work replacing awning

Wayne and John (our neighbour) supervising

The park periodically hosts a craft bazaar.  Vendors set up shop selling their wares.  I found some nice items but nothing I couldn't live without.

It seems that every event includes food.  Both breakfast and lunch were available at the craft sale.

Restaurants are everywhere and great deals abound, especially for lunch.  In our short time here, we have enjoyed fish, shrimp, an Italian buffet, Golden Corral (a buffet restaurant), Pizza Hut, Red Lobster and meals prepared in our clubhouse kitchen.

We try to walk every day, just to stay ahead of the meals. lol

In the run up to American Thanksgiving and of course the infamous Black Friday, the stores are a zoo.  It is total chaos.  I can only imagine what Friday will be like.  Think I'll stay home and watch on TV.  Can't think of anything I need bad enough to battle the crowds.

We are having a communal Thanksgiving Dinner.  I am making roasted veggies, turnip and a peach cheesecake.  Thanksgiving is this Thursday.  On Sunday we are going to a Grey Cup Potluck.  All the Canadians are getting together to watch the game.  Should be fun.

Wayne and I have been looking around at trailers and kicking a few tires.  He is tired of dragging the fifth wheel all around.  Every time we move, Wayne's back gives him trouble.  Also our trailer is getting to be about seven years old.  It performed beautifully on the way down here but will that last?

Amanda, today we went to HEB to get groceries for Thanksgiving.  This display was in the lobby just inside the main doors.  Looking good.