Home Again

Returned home yesterday.  Wow at the laundry.  Been sorting and washing all day.  Took a break to buy some groceries.  Couldn't even make toast this morning😕.  Glad to be home though.  End of Galveston trip was not pleasant.  Had to leave President's reception and miss dinner because I indulged in foods I knew better than to eat during the week but the food was SO, SO good.  After lots of Pepto and sleep, we finally spent our last day walking the Strand again (no food stops except for Jim).  Broke up the trip home into 2 days but it was worth it.  We weren't so tired and made it home before dark Friday.  Now it's work, work, work until we leave again Sunday for Orlando to attend the Rental Show for the week.

Taking a minute

I'm taking a minute to post some of the things we have been doing in Galveston.  Yesterday was the "support group" outing.  It started with a bus tour of the historic district --then onto the pier for a dolphin watching excursion.  The wind was rough and the water was extremely choppy.  Only one dolphin decided to make an appearance, but we had a fun time anyway.  After that was lunch at the Olympia Spa on pier 21.  Great food!!!  Then back on the bus for a tour of  "The Bishop's House".  Oh my!! The wood and marble work was beautiful.  Last was a tour of the 100 year old oak stumps of the trees that DIDN'T survive the 1900 Hurricane.  The stumps were carved into shapes that the landowner considered dear to them.  Amazing.  Back to the hotel.  Then Jim and I decided to walk "The Strand" (shopping district) and dinner at Willie G's on the water.  This morning was spent in hotel watching weather.  Tornado WARNINGS for us and short but very powerful storm.  This afternoon the sun was shining and no evidence of storm at all.  Tonight will be the SAIA President reception and later, dinner with friends.  This is a busy week!!!  Well,  I was going to add some pictures, but forgot my apple password.  Now my account is locked until Apple sends me a way to reset....said it could take a FEW DAYS!!! UUUGGGHHH.

Staying busy

Lots happening this year.  Last Saturday, we drove our baby girl to the airport to fly to up state NY to visit Zack for 3 weeks.  We hope she decides to come home.
We left home on the 7th heading for Pensacola.  Jim did some work there, then we proceeded on our way to Galveston.  We made some stops along the way which included a massive outlet mall stop.    We made Galveston on the 10th and rode the ferry across to the island, another first for us.  We are staying at Tremont House.  Jim is busy with meetings and I have a long day of touring tomorrow, but it promises to be exciting.  We have dinners and receptions all week but it's fun.