Amarillo Weekend

The Texan at Childress

Case and his cheering section

Josh showing off his bowling style to Kody and Nanny

Josh and Kody playing in their back yard

A 5th birthday party for Josh turned into a chance to see Melanie. I picked up Case Friday morning and headed for Amarillo. We had a great time in the car and many, many verses of Old McDonald and Itsy Bitsy Spider. He traveled 700 miles with me in a four day period and did not shed a single tear. The party for Josh was Saturday (bowling) and Sunday we took the boys to the Discovery Center and park. They had a great time. A few photos from the trip

Rental Trailers at City Park

While at the water plant recently, I shot this photo from our sludge tank of the RV rentals traielrs that are available at our City Park. Nice view isn't it?

Ike Waves at Tawakoni

Ike didn't really cause any problems here at the lake but did make waves as he blew by. We had less than an inch and a half of rain. This is the area of the lake that leads into the cove by the house.

Found a few photos

Case contemplating his next bite

Breakfast at Nannys' table

He enjoys playing in his pool

Didn't remember having these photos of a recent visit by Case to the lake. His parents were busy packing and moving so he came to "chill" with Nanny and Paw Paw

Sad Day at Tawakoni

My best friend and fishing partner left for Midland today. Melanie will be working at Midland High and living with her sister Missy. The job market in the area was very tough this year and her going there was the best short term and long term solution that was available at the time. We packed up the suburban last night and she just left a few minutes ago.
In our 33 years together, we have gone through some seperations while she was in college, while I worked here for a month before she was able to finish the school year in Merkel, but this is truly tough because of the distance between here and there.
I hope Midland ISD honors what they are getting. She is a remarkable woman and I will miss her very much.