To catch everyone up...we are in Beaumont working insurance claims for Hurricane Ike. We were in Yellowstone when the storm hit and not planning on being back in TX until November. But as they say, money talks! It was just too good to pass up. Right now we are working 7/12's at least. After being retired it is really hard to work those hours....Mike is climbing 10 to 12 roofs each day and I am on the computer until the wee hours. Don't know how long we can keep up this pace...I have us scheduled thru the 14th of Oct. Think we will take a day off then!! At least we are not in the Galveston/Crystal Beech area where all the houses are gone. Mostly we are seeing roof damage and some damage from trees blowing onto houses. Ike was such a terrible storm because of the duration, thank goodness it wasn't any stronger than a 2.
My Mom & Dad are settled in Georgetown. Not too happy about it yet but if they will give it a chance it will be good. Tanya took them to one of Justin's football games, their neighbor invited them to a cookout and Evelyn comes up all the time. Now it is up to them! Daddy is happy because he has a little shed to go out and "work".
Time to get back to work!!
Monday, October 6, 2008
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
September 16, 2008
We have been at Bakers Hole campground in West Yellowstone, MT for the last week. Our plans were to go on to Custer State Park and my beautiful Black Hills but plans have a way of changing. As I type this we are on our way back to Texas. With Mike being an insurance adjuster, we have been called in as part of the catastrophe team. He does the walking and I do the talking (all of the computer data entry and the actual filing of the claims) so we work as a team. Hurricane Ike did so much damage that we will probably be working for quite awhile.
We spent most of this last week with Sue & Jerry Brooks. Even with both of them having health issues at the moment, they escorted us around Yellowstone. We FINALLY saw wolves! The took us to Red Lodge via Dunraven Pass and Bear Tooth. Such beautiful country. They are such fun people. We have been so blessed this trip to be able to visit with good friends both here and in Seattle.
Finally got our TV fixed, in time to watch the Cowboy game last night. That was a close one but once again we pulled it out! How 'bout them Cowboys!!!
We spent most of this last week with Sue & Jerry Brooks. Even with both of them having health issues at the moment, they escorted us around Yellowstone. We FINALLY saw wolves! The took us to Red Lodge via Dunraven Pass and Bear Tooth. Such beautiful country. They are such fun people. We have been so blessed this trip to be able to visit with good friends both here and in Seattle.
Finally got our TV fixed, in time to watch the Cowboy game last night. That was a close one but once again we pulled it out! How 'bout them Cowboys!!!
Monday, September 8, 2008
September 8, 2008
Will try to catch up with what has been happening with us for the last 2 weeks. I did go back to Texas for a week. One of our very best friends passed away and I felt I needed to be with his family. We have been thru many ups and downs together. He was only 71...somehow, that doesn't seem old anymore.
I THINK maybe, we have my parents situated for awhile. They are moving to a great RV park in Georgetown, TX. It is not the ideal answer but at least a step in the right direction. They will be much closer to family and medical help. When we get home this fall we will only be about 45 minutes away and my sister is about 45 minutes away. Like I said, not great but better.
Mike and CoCoa stayed in Seattle while I was gone. They picked me up at the SeaTac airport in Tuesday (9/2) and we headed east. We stayed the first night in Spokane. Not getting started until afternoon and neither of us sleeping good for the last week, we decided an early stop was called for! Wednesday and Thursday nights were spent at TwoRivers RV Park at Bonners Ferry, ID. That absolutely a great place.
Then Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights we stayed at Lost Johnny Campground in he Flathead National Forrest. From there we toured Glacier National Park...during the season, there is a free shuttle on the Going to the Sun road but we are too late in the year for it! Oh well, Mike did get to see some of it as there wasn't much traffic. Beautiful scenery but already starting to get COLD!
So now we are "ON THE ROAD AGAIN". This time back to Yellowstone for a few days.
I THINK maybe, we have my parents situated for awhile. They are moving to a great RV park in Georgetown, TX. It is not the ideal answer but at least a step in the right direction. They will be much closer to family and medical help. When we get home this fall we will only be about 45 minutes away and my sister is about 45 minutes away. Like I said, not great but better.
Mike and CoCoa stayed in Seattle while I was gone. They picked me up at the SeaTac airport in Tuesday (9/2) and we headed east. We stayed the first night in Spokane. Not getting started until afternoon and neither of us sleeping good for the last week, we decided an early stop was called for! Wednesday and Thursday nights were spent at TwoRivers RV Park at Bonners Ferry, ID. That absolutely a great place.
Then Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights we stayed at Lost Johnny Campground in he Flathead National Forrest. From there we toured Glacier National Park...during the season, there is a free shuttle on the Going to the Sun road but we are too late in the year for it! Oh well, Mike did get to see some of it as there wasn't much traffic. Beautiful scenery but already starting to get COLD!
So now we are "ON THE ROAD AGAIN". This time back to Yellowstone for a few days.
Sunday, August 24, 2008
August 24, 2008
We have had the best few days in the Seattle area. On Thursday (8/21) we went to Mt Ranier. Of course, it was overcast and you couldn't see the mountain but it was still a great drive. Then Friday (8/22) went visited with Cathy & Jim Brockamp. After a great lunch, Jim graciously drove us around the area. Gig Harbour is such a pretty area....Mike thinks that would be a great place for his future houseboat. On Saturday (8/23) we did the tourist bit again. We went to the Puyallup market with Cathy, Jim & Lexie. They had a birthday party so we went into Seattle to Pike's Market. The Space Needle line was way too long so that's for another day. It was such a beautiful day to be outside!!! We walked along the wharf and ate at one of the waterfront restaurants.
Today has been off & on rainy all day. Cathy & Jim came over so we could show them our little house. I am trying to convince them what a great retirement this is....workamping is such fun and so rewarding
Today has been off & on rainy all day. Cathy & Jim came over so we could show them our little house. I am trying to convince them what a great retirement this is....workamping is such fun and so rewarding
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
August 20, 2008
We played tourist in the rain today. Went to Whidbey Island and Deception Pass. Absolutely gorgeous scenery. Saw some of Seattle in the rain but plan to more this weekend when the sun shines. Of course, did have to take some more pictures of barns.....Mike thinks my thing with old barns is a little wacky.
Did spent several hours on the phone with my sister going over the different options for my parents. Unfortunately we are out of options.....they have to have help!!
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
August 19, 2008
Today is our oldest son's birthday...not saying how old he is because that makes me older. He is a great kid!!!
After many, many discussions with both of my sisters, I have decided to fly home for a few days. I will not be going until the 26th. That is my parents 63rd anniversary so it will be a nice surprise for them. Unfortunately the circumstances are not good so they may not be happy to see me after all. Their health will no longer allow them to live far away from family. They have a few options but are not going to be happy with any of them. This will be a bittersweet trip.
Mike and CoCoa will stay at McChord AFB in Seattle until my return. Then we will continue on our trip with PLANNED arrival in TX in November.
After many, many discussions with both of my sisters, I have decided to fly home for a few days. I will not be going until the 26th. That is my parents 63rd anniversary so it will be a nice surprise for them. Unfortunately the circumstances are not good so they may not be happy to see me after all. Their health will no longer allow them to live far away from family. They have a few options but are not going to be happy with any of them. This will be a bittersweet trip.
Mike and CoCoa will stay at McChord AFB in Seattle until my return. Then we will continue on our trip with PLANNED arrival in TX in November.
Sunday, August 17, 2008
August 17, 2008
We arrived at McChord AFB today with plans to stay about 2 weeks to do our tourist thing in the Seattle area. This a great campground with nice big sites! Also plan to visit with my friend from high school. She has the greatest house...with a basketball court downstairs. But first it's another necessary day...laundry, groceries, wash the truck, etc.
Just got a call from my sister....my mom has been having dizzy spells and they are getting worse. She was to see the cardiologist on Tuesday but she had 2 spells today....they are at the ER now. I am waiting to see if I need to fly home or what. Mother was 92 in July and Daddy will be 94 in November. This may change all of our plans for the rest of this summer/fall and next winter.
Just got a call from my sister....my mom has been having dizzy spells and they are getting worse. She was to see the cardiologist on Tuesday but she had 2 spells today....they are at the ER now. I am waiting to see if I need to fly home or what. Mother was 92 in July and Daddy will be 94 in November. This may change all of our plans for the rest of this summer/fall and next winter.
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