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Thursday, February 23, 2017

WWW Rally La Grange TX Feb 2017

Well we left Cypress for our WWW Rally in Lagrange, Texas on Thursday Feb 16th 2017.
The RV Park for the Rally was Colorado Landing RV Park, La Grange, Texas. Nice park.
LaVerne Williams hosted this rally and what a great program she put together. Everyone had a great time and we heard several members say that this was the BEST Rally ever. Thank You LaVerne.
We had a total of 15 RV's attend this rally, that included 3 guest coaches. The guest were as follows: Elizabeth's son and daughter-in-law, Greg & Haunani Shipper, Terry & Shirley Smothermon, guest of Damon and Betty Briggs,and Frank & Barb Adamec, on our waiting list and guest of Ed and Margaret Fitzgerald, Harold Dowdy, guest of LaVerne Williams.
On Thursday evening we all went to Las Fuentes for our evening meal. Good Food and Large plates. LOL
Friday Morning LaVerne our Host served Breakfast , then we had our Club Meeting. After the meeting all were free to do their thing. Some went to Farmers Market, bought beautiful plants from Lady on the square. Some went to Round Top to see the Junk Gypsy Shop,  Some had lunch at Prause Meat Market on the square. This evening we went to Sealand Restaurant for good seafood.
Saturday we went to Timeless TX Classics to see some old cars and trucks that have been restored and are for sale. You can visit their website.  www.timelesstxclassics.com
Took in  Monument Hill and the Kreische Brewery.
Greg played the fiddle and Elizabeth played the guitar, for our entertainment on Saturday evening. Great Job. Julian Hall  even sang a few songs along with them, Great job to all. This was a great bonus to our rally. They have promised to come back to another rally and do the same. We had pot luck for our meal.
Sunday we all went to Fayetteville for Breakfast at Orzacks, except for Pat Franklin, she was under the weather. We had guest for breakfast also, they were Gary and Nancy Dorsett friends of LaVerne Williams. Great breakfast. Then we all went different ways to check out the area. So much to see. Some took in the Quilt Museum that afternoon in La Grange..
That evening we had a surprise from our host and all had fun with participating.
Monday  after a good storm last night ( it started raining about 1:30 AM  and lasted all the rest of the night. all total we had about 3 inches of rain per the park manager. We had a wine and cheese tasting that afternoon and some of us really tasted a lot of wines. No names mentioned. We were suppose to have  full blown soup and salad at 6 but because of all the sampling we narrowed it down to just a few to bring their soup and salad. It was a blast. Didn't know till that evening but Phil Roberts was under the weather and had tried to get help at a clinic. He finally got some help and a prescription. He joined us for awhile but did not participate. Glad he was on the mend.
Tuesday 2/21/2017 Went to Murphy's Steakhouse in Winchester, Texas for our afternoon meal. Great food and service here. Check out their web site at www.eatatmurphys.com.
Oh yes we made it to Dairy Queen for blizzards. Not all at same time but I think just about everyone made it there during the week.
We also celebrated Gerald and Sandy Dudleys' 52nd. Anniversary. We will not see them till fall. Happy and safe trails to them.
Julian and Frances left to make their way to the FMCA Rally.
LaVerne Williams and Harold Dowdy are heading to Israel with family.
Edwina Peyton is going on an Alaska cruise with family and friends.
And the list goes on.
Wednesday, time to end a GREAT Rally. Most all of the members and guest said it was the Best Rally Ever. We played a lot of different games and changed up who played what. All enjoyed it a lot.
We tried to get permanent hostess out of LaVerne but she declined.  Ed Fitzgerald must have had a great time as for the first time we can remember it was 9:15 AM and Wednesday Morning and they had not left the park yet. LOL
If you are coming to Jamaica Beach be ready for surprises and a great itinerary by Edwina Peyton, she took some tips from LaVerne and along with the ideas she already had she  is ready for us to have great fellowship again.
Thanks again to LaVerne

On our trip to La Grange Texas 





 Here we are in Giddings Texas getting ready to turn on Hwy 77 to La Grange Texas






 Welcome to La Grange
 This city saved several large trees that are growing in the streets.
 Here is our rally for the next several days.
Frances greeting arrivals
 After we all got settled in we headed for Las Fuentes for our evening meal.










 Here I am holding the menu.

Back to the RV Park to play some games this evening. 




 The coffee pot is ready for in the morning.
 Lots of Flowers 
LaVerne was nice enough to share her roses with all of us.
Here also


Friday Morning Breakfast.


 52 Deg. this morning.








Where we purchased some plants to take home.


These are the ones we purchased below.

At the flower shop.

The Court House in La Grange
 Our trip to the Round Top area to see the,
 Junk Gypsy Store
1215 South St. Hwy 237
Round top, Texas 78954

These two girls in the center are having a great time and making a mark in this antique world.
Amie Sikes and Jolie Sikes

 George W. checking things out.
Nice old Farm Table.
The girls Dad checking the electrical box .
One of the girls first cars.
Back at the RV park.
 Horse Shoes to play.
Time to just visit and chat.
Phil checking out this little locked door on his RV.
He said he never looked in here and has owned this RV for 2 years.
Puzzle workers.
Game players.
 The puzzle is finished.
 Harold was the one that finished the puzzle. YEA!
A rare picture below. Gisele without her hat.
Nice 1984 Ford Pick Up

 This truck only has 5,425 miles and has been garaged and is in mint condition.
Timeless Tx Classics
4635 E. State Hwy 71
LaGrange, TX 78945
www.timelesstxclassics.com




1966 Mustang
 1946 Ford.
George W. said he wanted this one.
Lance Herrington the owner at his Desk

I got to meet Donald Trump here.
This was Lance's plane.
Then to Reba's for lunch.
Troy and Pat also came to Reba's


Then to Monument Hill  and Kreische Brewery







Large Rock table.
 House tour

the Dudleys with her brother and sister-in-law
The stone at the bottom of the stairs weighs 1200 lbs.

 Notice the hidden drawer ??
1856


The view from the house.

Monument of the 12 men who drew the black beans.



 This was built in 1939  (the year I was born) WOW

Greg and Elizabeth playing for us this evening.
 Julian even sang for us.



Now off for Breakfast in Fayetteville Texas






 Our waitress Kylie
Gary and Nancy Dorsett came to have breakfast with us this morning.
The owner of Orsak's Cafe is Terri



An old Gas Station on the square in Fayetteville Texas.

 Back in LaGrange some went to the Texas Quilt Museum
Only one room where I could take pictures. This one was interesting.
About the quilt
Note the restrictions on taking pictures.





 We had to visit here also. LOL
 Our sack lunch today. Very interesting but FUN.
Now we have 5 women and one man.


Notice 5 men and one woman
Harold checking numbers
Ed and Phil in deep discussion
nine of us made it aroud this table for a game of uno

Wine Tasting this evening.







The Deer were out this afternoon in the RV park.


 Happy Anniversary to this couple of 52 years today.
Cheers.

Someone has to wash the dishes.
All about the Chicken Ranch in La Grange.





Love Birds in the trees.

On to Murphy's Steakhouse
204 Thomas St.
Winchester, TX 78945
979-242-3433
www.eatatmurphys.com







My meal today.

Here kitty kitty.



 Back at the RV Park to play some more games.

Ed and Phil joined by George Welsh and Margaret

On the way back to Cypress today Feb. 22 2017


A big fire up ahead.
 Nice new building with a thrash roof in Round Top