Snug as two bugs in a rug...(Aransas Pass, Texas)

What we've been doing for the past couple of weeks...

My post on January 26th was a very brief one about my daughter's accident (in Michigan). Thank you for your very much appreciated comments and messages of concern. She's unharmed (except maybe her pride) and she's very busy as usual with college and work (both full-time).

Like much of the rest of the country, we have been hunkered down during this very cold, icy weather...snug as two bugs in a rug actually. :-) I've been reading your blogs as often as I have an internet connection, and I feel for you, especially those who were/are in the worst of it.

We sure are glad that this rig has the blizzard package, and we've been making good use of the fireplace. We rode out a cold spell last winter down here in our previous rig (see last years earliest posts) and let me tell you...this year was much more comfortable!

Went for a ride on the bike (motorcycle) a couple of times before the weather got too cold (and when it wasn't too windy). Went bar-hopping a few times, ate out once or twice, watched movies, went to hear the band at Bernie's on a Thursday evening week before last, made a couple of trips for groceries, etc., etc.

Also, finally bought our fishing licenses...ouch! $68.00 EACH. We were told they were good for a year from date of purchase, which we were ok with...but then we were told AFTER we received them that they're only good through August for "out of state" people. We're here December through the end of March/early April. What a rip-off! Oh, well...you gotta pay-to-play just about anywhere these days. We did go shore fishing twice before the weather nose dived, but didn't get a bite. We'll try again when the weather gets warmer consistently.

Hope you're all doing well. Hang in there, it'll be warmer soon. :-)

Belt Sander Races!

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We rode the bike December 11th to the infamous Belt Sander Races
at The Gaff in Port Aransas,
said hello to some friends we made here last winter
and had a good time.

Taking off from Aransas Pass...









On the ferry from Aransas Pass to Port Aransas...
it's a free ride and it only takes a few minutes.













Brad









Kiwi taking care of business at the goal end of the track.

The track...

Brad

Some of the "contestants"...










William and our friend Ken.





Another member of the audience
(well-behaved dogs are welcome here).

Hey! You lookin' at me?


More entertainment at The Gaff...
didn't catch his name, but he was really good!

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Dec. 11, 2010 - The GAFF

Lotsa Bikes! ~ Part 6 1/2 ~ Bandera, Texas - March 2010 "Thunder In The Hills" Biker Rally

(Part 6 1/2 of 6 1/2. Click on "older posts to see more.)

This is the final post of the "Thunder In The Hills" Biker Rally in Bandera, Texas.

We enjoyed it, but not nearly as much as some of the other biker events we've been to. This one was nice...in a "church social" kind of way...the tamest one we've ever seen (except for a few bare breasts).

I am considering making another blog page just to share photos of all the craziness of some of the other rallies we've been to. It would definitely have to have to be set to "adults only" at least for some of the photos. Not sure yet, and it will be a while yet anyway, because we're busy packing and getting the new RV ready to spend it's first the winter in Texas. The plan is to take off a day or so after Thanksgiving, as we're expected at the RV park on December 1st. I'm a nervous wreck...but, I always get that way before a long trip.

Thanks to everyone for your great comments and emails. I'm waaay behind on leaving comments on your pages, but I HAVE been reading all of yours and trying to keep up with your lives. You all mean a lot to me (us). Thank you! :-)

- Mary Ann

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best viewed as a slideshow
(WARNING!: DON'T look if a few bare breasts will bother you.)

Bandera, Texas "Thunder In The Hills" Biker Rally 3-26-2010