Staying in Livingston

This week has been a week for some decisions.  First we decided that we would NOT continue further south for the winter but instead we are going to stay in the Livingston, Texas area.  Through the end of the year we are at Rainbow's End Escapee park.  We are enjoying our time here getting to know some of the folks who are here either for the winter or who live here full time.  I am happy to report that the dogs seem to like it and have calmed down.  They still get excited when another dog walks by but they are not going as ballistic as they used to at some of our other stops.

On Sunday, we met our nephew Matt and his family for lunch at Chuy's in Humble, Texas.  Matt and Adele live in Cypress (West of Houston) so Humble was about half way between their home and our RV park.  We had not seen them in about 20 years and had never met their four children.  What a delightful family they are!!  Sunday evening there was an ice cream social.  I am already looking forward to it this next Sunday evening!!

Monday morning, we paid a visit to the Escapees National Office and learned about the mail forwarding service.  Seeing the operation and having heard good things about it, we signed up so we will no longer be a burden to family members who were forwarding our mail to us.  The Escapees mail operation is quite efficient with their own zip code and sorting facility.  We can even have UPS or FedEx deliver packages which will then be forwarded to us at general delivery wherever we tell them.

Yesterday I got up and started defrosting the freezer.  That is one disadvantage to living in an RV--the freezer is NOT frost free.  Since we have been on the road for six months, this is a task that will have to be completed twice a year.  It didn't take too long so we were able to drive to Humble to stock up on some frozen food at Sam's Club.  Humble is about an hour drive so we won't be making the trip too often.

The RV park has many activities so there is no reason to be bored.  This morning I went to a group called "Stitch and Chat" where people bring their craft project and can get help if needed.  Some of the ladies are extremely creative and have crocheted beautiful afghans or poncho and hat sets.  The hour passed very quickly!  Other activities include line dancing, movies, social hours, potlucks, genealogy class, and on and on.

Soon we will probably drive around to see some sites and I'll post pictures then!

EASY LIVING!!