The weather has not been terrific, we had a deep freeze and many plants, shrubs and trees where damaged. Some public landscaped parks where wiped out. We had every towel/blanket out on our plants and shrubs and still got some damage. Gave me the incentive to do some overdue thinning of the front garden.
I was able to hook up a google phone so much of my calling to CDN banks was free. Much of my time during the past couple of weeks was trying to settle this financial mess. I spent some time getting quotes for truck repairs and going back and forth to Farmers Mutual in Lindsay, that project is still a work in progress.
We took a tour of the original pump house that irrigated the Rio Grande Valley, that helped to bring in the new settlers to farm, the rest is history. Hidalgo County is surrounded with history and the County is dedicated to recondition the few remaining 'original' buildings. I sent out a notice to view pics on Picaso, let me know if you didn't see them and I'll send you a link.
The old shed has been torn down, debris removed and the newer shed has been moved to it's new home. Next year we will build a raised deck under the awning.
Jane fell off her bicycle 4 times and we finally bought her a 3 wheel trike B4 she hurt herself.
We made a visit to Victoria Palms RV Resort in Donna, Tx (10 miles) where most of our neighbours from our Lindsay RV Park go for the Winter. We had a bonus of having another Park neighbour visiting from Florida where they have a Park trailer.
Another visit to our favourite flea market found us coming home with a large salt lamp and more magnetic necklaces and pocket bullets, no more arthritis but a sore back from all this extra weight, LOL!
On Feb. 1st we took a trip over to Mexico via Progreso, where we parked the vehicle and walk over the bridge. We picked up some blankets and medication. Most Winter Texans go there for medications, dentistry and eyewear, plus the usual booze and smokes. Military personnel are very visible for our protection from their banditos. There are not to many safe crossings anymore. Last week was a bad disturbance by Brownsville, Tx which was unusual.
On Feb. 2nd we went to San Padre Island, the holiday place to be while in Texas but is $$$ expensive. It was a Snow Bird convention oriented towards Canadians and was a good show with all Canadian talent including Ronnie Profit, Rich Little and Rita O'Neil were cancelled. Unfortunately it was a terrible cold and overcast day so we had to use our imagination on the 'Fun of a Resort Island', temp never got over +1F. The Interstate hwy was closed that evening from freezing rain. It got as low as 25F overnight and many trees, shrubs and plants were lost from the frost.
On Feb. 3rd was the final shipment of our new leather living-room furniture and 50" TV so now we don't go anywhere, LOL! The Fri. Bike to Breakfast trip (Fri 4th) was cancelled as the roads were still to slippery. Sat. 5th I trimmed our shrubs and plants of the frost damage even though we covered everything with every available blanket and towel. I just did the same tonight (Feb. 9th), expecting 28F as a low.
Monday the 7th we made contact with a local Vet, Marco Polo needed medication for his hip displachia, the Vet we chose more than met our expectations.
Yesterday we finally paid for this home with a certified cheque so everyone is happy and a major monkey is off my back.
Till next time, stay warm and fuzzy
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