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Slow good-bye to Texas
We really haven't gone on any special trips, been anywhere out of the ordinary and have not been sightseeing. I did, however, fly out to Florida earlier this month, to visit my doctors and take care of a couple of maintenance issues back at our condo in Holiday (where they are having some viscous weather these days, and we are praying for everyone to come out of it very soon). We had a leak in our bathroom that stained the first floor ceiling ...
First Major Battle of Mexican-American War
... to the west coast. As settlers moved west, there were some clashes with mexican civilians, but nothing serious. Once the US government sent US troops out to the Mexican-American border, and they were attacked, the war began. Palo Alto would mark the first of many United States victories in the war. After the war was over, the US annexed texas.
Where to eat: Toscafino: http://www.toscafino.com/
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Things I have learned in Texas
I learn something new all the time. Such as not knowing how hot Texas really was. I feel that this area is pretty darn close to the temperatures in Florida. I have not found much of a difference with the humidity levels, although, I don’t think I will be here long enough to tell how much of a difference there is between the two states. As for me, when it boils down to what is better or what is worse, hot is hot, humid or not. If it is 95 degrees, you are going to know it ...
Jan 24 - Birding & Nature Centre
... out in the habitat. Probably the two coolest things - 1) an alligator sunning himself on the banks of water, who suddenly opened his jaws as we were watching; and, 2) a Great Egret who was walking around in the water, then suddenly flew up and landed on the railing 4 ft from us. We saw some other amazing and colourful birds, and one turtle. It was a good day. :o)
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Jan 22 - 23
... that they are trying to keep the island safe for all the tourists.Explains why there were 5 police vehicles here last nite.
Jan 23
Roger & Gil had a tee off at 1:15 today in Brownsville, so Lois and I went along and did some shopping. Afterward, we went for supper at a big Chinese food buffet. We were all fried from a long day, so had a quiet evening watching tv and reading.
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- Swimming pool
- Free High-Speed Internet
- Wheelchair accessibility
- Fitness/Health center
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