As you know, I have been in Austin since last Thursday visiting with my old college roomie and her family. Don't get to see them very often so I am appreciating my time here.
Have seen my first bunches of Blue Bonnets here in Austin this week. Very similar to the Lupin we have in California. Drought here has made them scarce, but they bring lots of color to the dryness.
Never a dull moment around here - sat in the hospital for a few hours with my friend who suffered with a kidney stone on Friday night. Luckily she is efficient with everything she does and it passed later on that night. I had one that lasted over 3 months. She has the best luck!!
Changed the oil in my truck and had my tires rotated at Costco. Yes, they have those here - and the gas was $3.32 per gal. How awesome is that!
Saturday night was the Ronald McDonald House Charities Bandana Ball and it was magnificent! Almost 1000 people helping to raise $500,000 (goal). Auction items included a signed electric guitar from Led Zeppelin, trips to NY, Monterey, Yellowstone, paintings, jewelry, and many, many other things. Very well run event with passionate people working to accomplish a monumental task. It was awesome.
Have eaten my weight in food here, including BBQ, but nothing is better than a home cooked meal. Last night was steak, potatoes, asparagus, salad, bread, and dessert (ice cream and cake). See what I mean?
Am planning on staying an extra day here as the weather at my next destination isn't the best and my desire to meet with friends there will make that more convenient.
Well that is all for now. Of course, if anything exciting happens, you will be the first to know!
Thanks for reading.....
PS - The Oscar Meyer Weinermobile was seen in San Jose a few days ago. Let me know if you have a sighting!!
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