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Continue reading →: 51 Things to Do
Last Tuesday….. As another ‘polar’ vortex makes its way south to the Texas Gulf Coast, hubby and I stay nestled inside our 250 square foot home on wheels. With plenty of propane, electric, and a couple of layers of clothing, we stay toasty warm as the high winds rustle the…
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Continue reading →: An Unlikely Infatuation
I’ve developed a fascination or rather an unlikely infatuation with vultures. Ever since my close encounter with the vultures at the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge I find myself drawn to these unique birds. On my daily walks to try and photograph the endangered whooping cranes, there they are; either circling the skies…
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Continue reading →: Living in a Fog
Ever have one of those days where you can’t think clearly, your mind can’t focus, you’re living in a fog? I had one of those days this past Friday. Thursday night the nasty weather started rolling in with high winds and rain. The temperature quickly dropped from a calm 70 degrees to…
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Continue reading →: Pretty in Pink
Upon check in at our RV Park here in Rockport, Texas, I asked the gal checking us in about things to see and do in the area. She very quickly responded, “Driving up and down Fulton Beach Road is a favorite pastime with many”. I found this response to be a…
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Continue reading →: There’s More to it Than Birds
The Rockport / Fulton, Texas area has more to offer than birding. Although you have to admit, the birds are pretty spectacular and if you weren’t a birder when you first arrive, you just might turn into one by the time you leave. The little town of Fulton sits just…
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Continue reading →: Aransas Wildlife Refuge continued
As I stand on the 40 foot high observation platform at the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, I’m mesmerized by the vultures. I savor the quiet solitude as I stand against the rail. I watch the vultures gracefully soar through the air while hunting for prey. There’s a deer in the…
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Continue reading →: Aransas National Wildlife Refuge
It’s quarter to eight on a Friday morning in early January. I grab a full cup of coffee, camera gear, and hop in the truck. Today’s destination is the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge. I have the directions jotted down on a piece of paper….. in large print so I can read…
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Continue reading →: Endangered Whooping Cranes
When Al and I were invited to join friends in Rockport, Texas, for the month of January, we weren’t sure what to expect. The arrangement for our month long stay at a RV Park was set up by the friends. I’ll admit my initial thought upon pulling into this park…
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Continue reading →: Stuck on Auto
It’s been two weeks since we set up home here in Rockport, Texas. The weather has made it a wild ride thus far. Thank goodness the polar vortex has moved on and we’re back to normal temperatures for the area.Even with all the crazy weather, I’ve been having a wonderful time…
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Continue reading →: Who’s the Better Kisser?
It was mid-December when we were in the midst of the Christmas shopping season. Al and I were out and about running some weekly errands when Al sees a Best Buy and recommends we step in to check out some DVDs. Since we don’t have satellite TV, we rely on…
