Lake Corpus Christi continued

  Part of the allure of this park is the fishing pier. They say it is 400ft and I believe that measurement. It is by far the longest pier at any state park we have camped in. I have watched others catching crappie but I have not been successful. Having said that, I have caught 19 white bass in the past two days. Too small to keep, which I would not do anyway, but fun none the less. As I told a man last night, they tug on my line and that is all i ask of them. Today we plan to drive over to Rockport for lunch. Will post photos and thoughts from our lunch date as well as scenes of other campers decorated for Christmas.

gather ye rosebuds while ye may

 

Lake Corpus Christi

  We have returned for yet another Christmas week at this park. I believe this is our third one. So far weather has been good and so has the fishing. Tomorrow plan is to drive over to Rockport for lunch.

more to come

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Lake Brownwood SP

  On Friday, October 20th we left Meridian and made the drive over to Brownwood. While short in distance the drive was eventful and stressful due to construction. We have been here more time than we can remember, as comfortable as a pair of slippers. There was a family reunion or two taking place so it was fun observing them. Not surprisingly the lake was low. We enjoyed a quick visit over to Coleman to relive some memories as many relatives are buried there.

gathering rosebuds

Meridian State Park

  On Tuesday, October 17th we returned to this park after many years. The lake was very low like most lakes in Texas. However the facilities were in great shape and we enjoyed some hiking and nature in general. We were surprised it was not under burn ban so we had a campfire, first in a very long time. Nice park we plan to return to.

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Return to Junction

  We decided to return to Junction due mainly to its close proximity to home. Much warmer than in April but still an enjoyable visit. New mods to Veronica performed as designed and some confidence was restored. Our last outing was trouble filled and we needed to erase those memories. Weather remains too hot to enjoy getting out so next trip not till October. That trip will take us to Sandpipers and the beginning of the winter season extended stay.

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Plans changed

 Best laid plans are often unfulfilled. We were in route to Ruidoso New Mexico when our plans were changed.

 Ada Belle Hambric

April 14, 1927 to July 13, 2023

Rest in Peace Mom

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Catching up

  Our spring trip was cut short by family needs. After Goliad we turned back toward home and then to Mansfield to help Mom. With deteriorating health changes had to be made. Multiple trips to Mansfield later we have done what we can.

 In mid June we needed to return to the area and decided to combine with camping. We reserved a camping spot at Cleburne State park for three nights. While the trip involved plenty of stress, nights lakeside at the park proved relaxing.

 July will be busy with camping trip to Ruidoso New Mexico, followed a week later with trip to Rockport Fulton area. Not much planned for August but have high hopes for September and remainder of the year.

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