It's Go Texan Day!

Today is Go Texan Day!  What is Go Texan Day?  Well, since the rodeo kicks off on Monday, Texans are encouraged to show their pride. The rodeo challenges schools, businesses, organizations, and clubs to participate in a one-day event that will build pride in Texas and Western heritage throughout Houston and the surrounding areas.  Dad is wearing his denim shirt and jeans to work.  Mama is supposed to find my bandanna and Scout is going to wear her bandanna collar.  Mama just remembered she has the shirt she bought at the cowboy ranch.  She needs to change her clothes so she looks more Texan.  BOL  We saw one elderly man who was wearing a denim jumpsuit with a cowboy hat.  It is a different look. 

Last night, the cowboys camped near us, but not close enough that we could get photos.  The park manager said that they were right by him and loud.  He said they have a big cookout and hand out awards and things like that.  He said one year they had bands and it was so loud it shook the office here.  He supplies their electric and had a conversation with them after that and it has not been that bad since then.

Last night was also the big BBQ cook off in town.  We could smell it from the highway.  Yum!

This morning there was all sorts of excitement.  A helicopter flew above us and did live broadcasts about the "trail riders" as they are called.  The trail riders then headed down the street and Mama got pictures, but we missed out.  We were sleeping and she didn't have time to get us because they came by pretty fast.  They actually got on the highway which seems really dangerous.

Mama said it was so cool to see them.  She and her friend stood by the road as they went by. 

Tonight, they will camp at Reliant Park and then there is a big parade tomorrow.  I bet it will be crazy around here tomorrow.  There is such excitement around here.

Joey,
The Greyhound Who Is A Texan Today

Wordless Wednesday - 02/20/2013

Joey,
The Greyhound Who Is Growing Tired Of The Paparazzi

The Rodeo Is Bringing Strange Things Into Our Park

Excitement is growing here because the rodeo is coming to town.  We have not seen the horses yet, but last night pizza trucks arrived.  That's right pizza trucks!  They are parked in our resort.  We think the drivers/workers are staying here and maybe they are parked here until things are set up for the rodeo.

Pizza On A Stick? That's what it says.  Why would you want it on a stick?

There are also some strange trailers here.  They have been arriving since last week.  Some of them have four doors.  Two doors are common.  Dad said he thinks they use these type of trailers as dressing rooms, but these may have been converted.  They have two sewer hook ups, so we think they must have four bathrooms.  We didn't get a picture of the four door ones yet.

The rodeo people like to party more than the regular residents.  It has not been a problem yet and probably once the rodeo starts, they will be too tired to do much.

We are trying to figure out our new neighbors.  It's a trio of people that don't seem like they go together.  They have a truck and a car.  They take both and are gone all day long.  They might be working at the rodeo.  They came in Sunday afternoon in a trailer with the sale stickers still in the window. We thought one person was just delivering their trailer, but that is not the case.  We thought they were here for medical, but that doesn't appear to be correct either because they wouldn't need two vehicles for that.  It's a mystery that we still need to solve.  BOL!

On our walk this morning, Mama said to do something blog worthy.

Is this blog worthy?

No, I'm not going to smile.

People are looking. This is embarrassing.

Let's just go.

I need to take a nap so that I am refreshed and can check out these rodeo people more.

Joey,
The Greyhound Whose Quiet Resort Is Getting Exciting

Another Visit To The Houston Arboretum

We had a very busy weekend.  We won't tell you everything today because we may need something to talk about later in the week.  We need to pace ourselves.  BOL!

We have posted Dad's clue to our next destination on the sidebar.  We will announce the destination at the end of our post.

Mama bought a new blanket at Camping World. She had a coupon and bought it for half price. She thought it was cute and it is about time that she retires a blanket that she has had for 27 years.  Yep, that is right, 27 years.  It is wearing thin.

 

Yesterday, we returned to The Houston Arboretum.  We walked different trails this time and took one that was really fun.  It had hills and was a little more challenging than the flat trails.  Scout didn't think it was as much fun as me, but that's Scout.  It was such a beautiful day.  Flowers are blooming here.

Lantana - Mama loves lantana.

 After we got home, I took a nap while the folks went to lunch.

They were only gone a few hours and we spent the rest of the day together.  It was a great day!

You are all too smart for us.  Our next destination is Denver, CO. We have been told that it does snow in April, but since the average temperature is in the 60's, it usually melts by noon.  We are leaving here at the end of March and will arrive in Denver on April 1st.  It will take us three days to get there.

Joey,
The Greyhound Who Is Excited To Visit The Mile High City

Happy Valentine's Day - A Day Late

We hope everyone had a nice Valentine's Day.  Mama told us yesterday that Valentine's Day was today.  We think she thought she could sneak out today and buy us some things and we wouldn't know the difference.  Dad brought her candy last night, so that blew her story.

Mama took Dad to work this morning, so that means she has the car. She went shopping this morning and came home with two boxes of treats and a 30 pound bag of food for us. We forgave her for lying to us.  She also stopped by the office and there was a box of bully sticks waiting for us.  We were down to our last one and let me tell you, it wasn't pretty last night with just one bully stick to share.

The search is still on for our new motor home. The folks are going to leave early tomorrow morning and hit all four dealerships. They are all over town, so it will take a while. Only one of the dealerships updates their inventory online.  It would be a lot easier if they all did that.  There is nothing available that we are seeing online that we want.  We hope there is something at one of the dealerships that we don't know about.  We are running out of time.

Mama bought more yarn today, so that means more hats.  Yikes!  She also ordered yarn online yesterday from Joann's because they had a good sale going on for Valentine's Day and shipping was only $2.14.

We have another clue to our destination on the sidebar.  Mama has also updated  her restaurant blog with a few new reviews.

Joey,
The Greyhound Who Is Happy That There Are Bully Sticks In The House