Sunday, January 14, 2018 - Church; Cooking; Get Together with Heartland Friends
I think we have settled into a new routine for waking up here in Texas. Again it was between 5:30-6:00 when I woke up this morning. Since we are going to church this morning, we will not be walking today, so I took my time reading emails, devotionals, and facebook this morning before having my breakfast. While Dean showered, I made the bed, then washed dishes from last night and this morning, and had things straightened up before I showered. I decided I would take the time to clean the shower as well. Once I was finished with all of that we still had a little time before we left for church.
I received a text message from Nancy asking if Dean would want to golf with the guys in the morning. I have a doctor's appointment at 8:30 tomorrow with the chiropractor, but I told Dean to go ahead I could drive myself. I know he's a little concerned about me going by myself, but it really isn't that far from our park, and I don't have to get on any expressways, interstates, etc. It's a pretty easy drive from here so I'm sure I'll do just fine.
Dean and I left our rig and walked to Gary & Janice's (the couple who invited us to church) so we could ride in the church van. We picked up two couples and Darlene on the way out of the park. One of the couples was our neighbor - if we had known that, we would have waited and they could have just picked us up too. Lol! We'll know for next time.
Nancy sent a second text a short while later inviting us to come over to their place this evening for a potluck meal. One of the couple's will be leaving tomorrow and another couple will be coming in this afternoon so we'll be able to enjoy an evening together.
We enjoyed the church service. They had two gentlemen from the Gideon's there this morning. I always think of Leon Pearce, when I hear about the Gideon's as he was active in the their Association. What a wonderful organization they have in providing Bibles to folks here in the US and all over the world.
Afterwards, we drove to the Texas Rest Stop - Dairy Queen for lunch. I ordered a cheeseburger, and Dean had a combo meal. I thought we were getting small burgers so I was surprised when they brought them out to us - they were huge. I'll know better next time. We returned to the rig about 1:30. Soon after we got back, we drove down the road to Dollar General so I could get a few things to make my Mexican cornbread. When we got back I made a batch of brownies and the cornbread. I baked the brownies in the convection oven and the cornbread in the propane oven. I'm glad I have the option of both. Most folks do not like or use the propane ovens in their rigs because you have to either get on your knees, or practically stand on your head to light them, but I've got it down pretty good now. I like the propane oven when it is cooler outside, as it helps to warm the rig up. By the time they were done, it was almost time to head over to Nancy and Dave's.
The couple I mentioned that arrived this afternoon is Mike & Peg. They just purchased a new Landmark 5th Wheel RV and we all got to take a tour after they arrived. What a beautiful rig. By the way, Peg is a wonderful seamstress and has already made some of the cutest decorations and wall hangings to personalize their rig.
After our tour of the rig we headed to Dave and Nancy's. Our menu for the evening was Nancy - jalapeno poppers; Cec - chili; Deb - queso; Flora -salsa; and me - Mexican cornbread. We had a few other things as well, such as chips, cheese, crackers, and some sweets. What a wonderful meal it was!
About 6 or so it started cooling off and everyone was ready to head back to their warm rigs. We all said our goodbyes to Phil and Cec since they are heading back home early tomorrow morning. It was our first time meeting them and just like all of the other Heartland folks we've met they are a great couple. So glad we had this opportunity to spend time with them.
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