Tuesday, December 5, 2017 - More Visiting with Friends and Family

Tuesday, December 5, 2017 - More Visiting with Friends and Family

It turned COLD last night and we had to dig out our coats for today.  Brrrrr!  Fortunately the wind let up some and the gusts were not as strong as the previous 24 hours or so.

After coffee, and breakfast we decided it was just too cold to walk since the wind was still blowing and it was right around freezing.  I changed the sheets on the bed, changed out our towels, sorted the clothes, and then we set down and worked on the budget for our new lifestyle.  We didn't get to quite finish it before we needed to leave for Ottawa to meet our RV friends Bill and Janice.  

They were already waiting for us at a table when we arrived at Freddy's Frozen Custard.  We visited with them for about 30 minutes before we placed our order, and then we visited another couple of hours or more.  RVer's never lack for conversation topics.  They have spent the last several winters in South Texas and they explained a lot about the area and what to expect.  Based on all we've learned just by talking to others I have a feeling the 3 months we plan to spend there is going to fly by with all of the activities, places to see, and visiting we will have the opportunity to do.  One thing I found interesting is they put out a weekly news paper or bulletin that tells you what is going on in the "Valley".  Janice told me she really enjoyed reading it each week.  They also will hold a dinner for each state throughout the time we are there so we can have the opportunity to meet up with other folks from Kansas.  That is such a great idea.  It definitely sounds like they cater to their winter population.

Shortly before 4 we left Ottawa and headed back to Bentley where we rested for a short while before heading out again - this time to meet with Dean's sister Joyce and sister-in-law Connie.  

On our way back we cut through the Anderson County School parking lot that intersects with the park road.  I took this shot where you can  just make out Bentley across the lake---the white spot right above the shadow in the middle of the picture above.

We picked Joyce up at her home and then met up with Connie at her workplace, at the Anderson County Courthouse.  While we were waiting for Connie to leave work, I noticed this man walking towards us and I said something to Dean - he hopped out of the truck and walked toward him and they gave each other a big hug and began talking.  It was his cousin Ray. 

Dean (left) and his cousin Ray.

A short time later we saw Connie walking towards us as she left work.  After she was in the truck we discussed where to eat and decided on the local Bar and Grill, just down the street.  Fortunately it wasn't as busy as the night we went to eat with Larry and Sandi - but in no time it was full.  We were glad we got in the door as soon as we did.  We had a great visit with Connie & Joyce, and a great meal.  It was good to catch up with both of them.

Dean's sister Joyce (left) and sister-in-law Connie (right).

After dinner, we dropped Connie off at her vehicle at the courthouse parking lot.  We took Joyce home and stayed for awhile to visit with her.  It was really nice to have the one on one time with Dean's siblings while we were here these few days. Typically it's a family get together of some kind when we see them, and we only have short little conversations with everyone.  We enjoyed the time spent with each of them as well as everyone else we met with.  This was a great 4 days with family and friends!

Here's another picture I took of some of the Christmas lights in Garnett.  One of the streets leading from downtown to Highway 59 has a median planted with trees.  They have decorated each of the trees with lights and it is really a beautiful site.  Unfortunately, the picture is a bit blurry since we were moving but I really loved the the beauty of it and wanted to include it for my own memory.

As we returned to the RV Park, the Super Moon was just gorgeous.  Unfortunately the camera in my phone does not provide the best night pictures - but again I wanted to have the pictures for my own memory of the moment.

I realize these pictures do not do it justice but you can certainly see the brightness emitting from the moon.  What a beautiful sight it was.