tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32432523161135441572024-03-17T22:29:13.817-05:00Parks and Pathswith the PiepersParks and Paths with the Piepershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15611528798989723446noreply@blogger.comBlogger624125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3243252316113544157.post-22180894191971802962024-03-17T22:28:00.001-05:002024-03-17T22:28:33.435-05:00Happy St. Patrick's Day!☘️<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKGgjYn4RzVYV6iskP3mGa12dnTiqifkTYIJu6n3kADiCHErWg1mFHZlbG7aNUUIGIZZvj4K0lqBaE4PkVlaWTeL0QDgUx2n8by_XaUMySBxtBJAuEcEgUJnslhrLFpOiFczMXMdggCt0P1378_swnH0m7skvpPOKonYroMhkrJXdF9Egbm6bicXiEf6qm/s4032/image.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKGgjYn4RzVYV6iskP3mGa12dnTiqifkTYIJu6n3kADiCHErWg1mFHZlbG7aNUUIGIZZvj4K0lqBaE4PkVlaWTeL0QDgUx2n8by_XaUMySBxtBJAuEcEgUJnslhrLFpOiFczMXMdggCt0P1378_swnH0m7skvpPOKonYroMhkrJXdF9Egbm6bicXiEf6qm/s320/image.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">None the worse for the wear! Our sign was run over by a "spring breaker." Brandon came right to the door and felt terrible. Pat straightened the frame, replaced the flag, added a coat of spar urethane (needed that anyway) and as good as new.</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">My goal is to spell the town we are in correctly, Port Aransas, Port Aransas, Port Aransas.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPNJsZlp6FW1tzPFMC0hQEuECnU_2ftseQP4Qr39ZbX6rnn7-5cg9rz4jW-JvR9sQg53wg74xNtaZw9GpAlWUs20_TqI-o2KksCmLKKMCB15eE6S9q2e8gtGJ3lcKo_JsqoSBbZtJqoc7HEq9-FO844IZHAN3MREHToumKQ2O5vrCu-d8db6Rc4wi7TRlr/s2844/20240313_184235~2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2054" data-original-width="2844" height="231" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPNJsZlp6FW1tzPFMC0hQEuECnU_2ftseQP4Qr39ZbX6rnn7-5cg9rz4jW-JvR9sQg53wg74xNtaZw9GpAlWUs20_TqI-o2KksCmLKKMCB15eE6S9q2e8gtGJ3lcKo_JsqoSBbZtJqoc7HEq9-FO844IZHAN3MREHToumKQ2O5vrCu-d8db6Rc4wi7TRlr/s320/20240313_184235~2.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sat in on a great jam session at our park. My Ottumwa connection (in the red shirt) is a great musician and song writer. Fun way to spend the evening.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs6jbr1Nj4eUlldLRFI1TORPXJkIgZA_wolnGp4eFyS8MBHD7ZbJC8ikqeGk2lI1Tdt_ZYkEhrb9cF1EMW512EBOewSSNj-XwLZhNAD6Kiois5iB4Xg1L2QQANQ8QhGAQ6Zl3lYt16bxmxCaGq_dgxUkFaulK9p2KuLeK2DXW2s579kXSCXYe88ZclIZ6i/s4032/20240314_081853.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs6jbr1Nj4eUlldLRFI1TORPXJkIgZA_wolnGp4eFyS8MBHD7ZbJC8ikqeGk2lI1Tdt_ZYkEhrb9cF1EMW512EBOewSSNj-XwLZhNAD6Kiois5iB4Xg1L2QQANQ8QhGAQ6Zl3lYt16bxmxCaGq_dgxUkFaulK9p2KuLeK2DXW2s579kXSCXYe88ZclIZ6i/s320/20240314_081853.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sad that we didn't see a Space X launch when we were staying in South Padre Island but we still enjoyed watching it on TV Thursday.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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It was a cool way to beat the heat Thurs. afternoon. Pat had pistachio ice cream and I had blood orange sorbet. Turns out it's one of my favorites.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiWlLiD6qxqM1kxmZpEwi9lUmDz_Dj3ZgUHH1MnuFfPbfzP-xPnxI_yLQdPR_lNm3kbYr66jruAeo2NiXoNtQbQOlu3gPnhIOSi1BYj9Wl5LgXrSbsJ1eyJoJE5UDugWxjWXVHsJtbwjclAsrGClrTJfsAaJcNn3J5sXembw4f5vpYlsXRdtz86RO4-7pa/s4032/20240316_163639.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1328" data-original-width="4032" height="105" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiWlLiD6qxqM1kxmZpEwi9lUmDz_Dj3ZgUHH1MnuFfPbfzP-xPnxI_yLQdPR_lNm3kbYr66jruAeo2NiXoNtQbQOlu3gPnhIOSi1BYj9Wl5LgXrSbsJ1eyJoJE5UDugWxjWXVHsJtbwjclAsrGClrTJfsAaJcNn3J5sXembw4f5vpYlsXRdtz86RO4-7pa/s320/20240316_163639.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRMXGZIO76AjrauvrBIy_mVuPlxDjKxRe3b6Wwuj8Evcd2IUTaWh1sNf0Hk8quOZ2Dy6UlYQkwunRc6_tX5MZu8HBZ8km3-LYyv1jALxWORXuLYhO0yP9WZrYmgYr2ZITqOBdSaaK_Uc_AYa0q63ygURUrC2lGEWOdmabLUSidU_LwpcXry-Hob1MqqTvB/s2121/20240316_165649.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1193" data-original-width="2121" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRMXGZIO76AjrauvrBIy_mVuPlxDjKxRe3b6Wwuj8Evcd2IUTaWh1sNf0Hk8quOZ2Dy6UlYQkwunRc6_tX5MZu8HBZ8km3-LYyv1jALxWORXuLYhO0yP9WZrYmgYr2ZITqOBdSaaK_Uc_AYa0q63ygURUrC2lGEWOdmabLUSidU_LwpcXry-Hob1MqqTvB/s320/20240316_165649.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJKjMexbauMzMAv3B_sSImZKCqjziEuPso2XPDjGXoVQktzIis0k0-m47UT2Zy6WQWsf_N-AaxH4arQj27fmZ41G_QH_jGvJnY-Y46iIKUAlb_2M4ohB4pinhKgZzv_0OmasW7gejsA6s-uz4E1qkaC-uYyBsOk3ehd_FafzsLtOvJ-gPtmhhL0C6no3eo/s1954/20240316_165701.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1099" data-original-width="1954" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJKjMexbauMzMAv3B_sSImZKCqjziEuPso2XPDjGXoVQktzIis0k0-m47UT2Zy6WQWsf_N-AaxH4arQj27fmZ41G_QH_jGvJnY-Y46iIKUAlb_2M4ohB4pinhKgZzv_0OmasW7gejsA6s-uz4E1qkaC-uYyBsOk3ehd_FafzsLtOvJ-gPtmhhL0C6no3eo/s320/20240316_165701.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>A St. Patrick's Day gathering. Corned beef and cabbage, shepherds pie, side dishes, and lots of good friends. What a great park!<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwryGeHk6nFWsMuLD7hOMHQJrxBazK_Sn67pSsMZU6keKG3LkNRs-QmM9FdciEpvPRNZEh0tR-wWjGomYnXamR-G1F43l6fYQrQxV7sMbU3N7BHK_fhGrx8HQxi5DS9GzZyjwyt2QEuFIpP2Phv4NUu4BX1qAYz4LDRbKYvlD9JASeT4plhqnnzHQQgVcU/s3459/20240317_161917.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1945" data-original-width="3459" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwryGeHk6nFWsMuLD7hOMHQJrxBazK_Sn67pSsMZU6keKG3LkNRs-QmM9FdciEpvPRNZEh0tR-wWjGomYnXamR-G1F43l6fYQrQxV7sMbU3N7BHK_fhGrx8HQxi5DS9GzZyjwyt2QEuFIpP2Phv4NUu4BX1qAYz4LDRbKYvlD9JASeT4plhqnnzHQQgVcU/s320/20240317_161917.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPtPrKkyZxwFq2PFspzvc9ai5vahavEQgcZLDaS7OG6chBFDfn3ZT9sELM5CpipNexOty4M9-wep2HJeqHvUyW9FJhB3rVDCpW0Nqrl935E3i0vWH6JfAdJjYyLAlZMKhUfry16ws-in7V8JIY-sDsBVInMBG-xCsuTYEeg1fVJK2NRzKvhY5ZwUrUapwO/s4032/20240317_132141.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPtPrKkyZxwFq2PFspzvc9ai5vahavEQgcZLDaS7OG6chBFDfn3ZT9sELM5CpipNexOty4M9-wep2HJeqHvUyW9FJhB3rVDCpW0Nqrl935E3i0vWH6JfAdJjYyLAlZMKhUfry16ws-in7V8JIY-sDsBVInMBG-xCsuTYEeg1fVJK2NRzKvhY5ZwUrUapwO/s320/20240317_132141.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Irish soda bread and Irish apple cake</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWDkGZOrWWvT97KJlNZHnyBpbX1yK2FVml4JIF3IW37Fu5AhRPI7DMuVmGoBXMyxB16v02LMiwnHymFFRRebpQNzU8hEzM6vuskS6LgO44Nf3jQeVSTFDFGizCnf6c-eZYFk-cRhf2OygjAGRRGwyxlHpXs-LlanVFVGXAKTBrYrAvmGK2yGtHEm5M0krp/s4032/20240317_161928.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWDkGZOrWWvT97KJlNZHnyBpbX1yK2FVml4JIF3IW37Fu5AhRPI7DMuVmGoBXMyxB16v02LMiwnHymFFRRebpQNzU8hEzM6vuskS6LgO44Nf3jQeVSTFDFGizCnf6c-eZYFk-cRhf2OygjAGRRGwyxlHpXs-LlanVFVGXAKTBrYrAvmGK2yGtHEm5M0krp/s320/20240317_161928.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT4ON8jgdiaOH_bCG_tgP1Cc10ypEN2vnJW4mfKLf1-MXuec8vDjygSqW_ZdUHHlrenhiv3sYUXynrV_6oeIb0wXwsyh5brpqORtvrPoLWjjloAo2-hpp64XI6GHFCFLuWLZ1ZoSKWpY6hO4MYvgFwmJrJG-0xKkpU5CMSVHQ_7RPItRNO4R5Jk3HapJpB/s4032/20240317_191319~2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT4ON8jgdiaOH_bCG_tgP1Cc10ypEN2vnJW4mfKLf1-MXuec8vDjygSqW_ZdUHHlrenhiv3sYUXynrV_6oeIb0wXwsyh5brpqORtvrPoLWjjloAo2-hpp64XI6GHFCFLuWLZ1ZoSKWpY6hO4MYvgFwmJrJG-0xKkpU5CMSVHQ_7RPItRNO4R5Jk3HapJpB/s320/20240317_191319~2.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">You're never too old to play the "telephone" game.</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: x-small;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Where are the Piepers now? <i><span style="color: #ffa400;">Port Aransas, TX</span></i></b></div></span></div>Parks and Paths with the Piepershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15611528798989723446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3243252316113544157.post-46684716149197559592024-03-12T22:25:00.002-05:002024-03-15T20:24:42.461-05:00It's spring break...<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3IqhXp5Aok4ehQ-4D3uj0tWNBUcf9rEfz7G6UGIvaPAdjyOUXEH8nL_hWu3IIuruarp59ESE_wAHnsv06JyShPlKBvFxCFu_kWZ2wZQcTLxnTxtjQOjw0PwMYgcOIs8g8oIGCU6kK2gv3FFfGFo_8aon2guaQIgfd76RMHcOjSFuCp4bHfNSrX4ulMhZu/s1546/image.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="870" data-original-width="1546" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3IqhXp5Aok4ehQ-4D3uj0tWNBUcf9rEfz7G6UGIvaPAdjyOUXEH8nL_hWu3IIuruarp59ESE_wAHnsv06JyShPlKBvFxCFu_kWZ2wZQcTLxnTxtjQOjw0PwMYgcOIs8g8oIGCU6kK2gv3FFfGFo_8aon2guaQIgfd76RMHcOjSFuCp4bHfNSrX4ulMhZu/s320/image.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">The beaches, city streets, and highways are busy with cars, rvs, golf carts, and kids everywhere! The population of Port Aransas is just over 3,000 but Pat heard it had 80,000 beds. Pretty sure most of those are full this week and next!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIJSFVeYXqL4tGJw08E7X9YoVQdW8v1hQV31TKLvl2jcoHEkoTUACK0oW5Rd3dpTtMv82uRGoJmMUlEQCFJF6zsBUQxxz085SX0T6nbteNrbAi3K-2mtikqeXLXgwJMKgw6tzx_kW3Y8UXCaV1zcISpTzC2nS3YRoAfcKjTC63ps-h0sRssZpyRF8iGK8B/s2615/image.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1471" data-original-width="2615" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIJSFVeYXqL4tGJw08E7X9YoVQdW8v1hQV31TKLvl2jcoHEkoTUACK0oW5Rd3dpTtMv82uRGoJmMUlEQCFJF6zsBUQxxz085SX0T6nbteNrbAi3K-2mtikqeXLXgwJMKgw6tzx_kW3Y8UXCaV1zcISpTzC2nS3YRoAfcKjTC63ps-h0sRssZpyRF8iGK8B/s320/image.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJths_gkTtHMGTXfngVYQJdx9Nm6pLwvy0dz0aX8zbSBJk4-mIzvjA5ZBTqqmw55ZoxZ1lnRZNRVu-RMNjPuB9uuqqV-XurFOnnhp3W5rOVBM-R8pycqQGwDa2aHsEaMo3CSQ5i-hGOLRHg0zmSsOsXlKMLBbl0LG_I6Tcmg-nUcmin1XdQX43iKjHty8R/s2102/20240310_134154~2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1182" data-original-width="2102" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJths_gkTtHMGTXfngVYQJdx9Nm6pLwvy0dz0aX8zbSBJk4-mIzvjA5ZBTqqmw55ZoxZ1lnRZNRVu-RMNjPuB9uuqqV-XurFOnnhp3W5rOVBM-R8pycqQGwDa2aHsEaMo3CSQ5i-hGOLRHg0zmSsOsXlKMLBbl0LG_I6Tcmg-nUcmin1XdQX43iKjHty8R/s320/20240310_134154~2.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We are in the best RV park. Everyone is so welcoming. An inside joke, these signs are everywhere.<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></div></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUI4IADzTrx8o4wsbkyCos5muwyDqZzqYThEsXgu3livWWix0Qgko4yX4Wzrs8IGnSNGxpUXnO3aJl8PniLQZUbcycezQBQNtrNqPjD310rqK-mnM8GjMbCRUzYNv7nU8DtucSDZpI2okOotnFOqVCjiafVf5NUwZ9TlPLs_o752fB0V-5dBE_6HJ1-cnv/s862/20240311_100148.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="485" data-original-width="862" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUI4IADzTrx8o4wsbkyCos5muwyDqZzqYThEsXgu3livWWix0Qgko4yX4Wzrs8IGnSNGxpUXnO3aJl8PniLQZUbcycezQBQNtrNqPjD310rqK-mnM8GjMbCRUzYNv7nU8DtucSDZpI2okOotnFOqVCjiafVf5NUwZ9TlPLs_o752fB0V-5dBE_6HJ1-cnv/s320/20240311_100148.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We took the ferry over to Aransas Pass to do some shopping Mon. With the ferry it takes about the same amount of time as going to Corpus Christi but the distance is shorter. We had no wait going but about 30 mins. on the way back. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I love walking around Port Aransas. There is so much fun stuff to see. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiaU86guB4uker_nm2bXPHiZq7jsoF4YDbP4ILiSSAGOEE8Fn_IDegCMkRWOCQCa1WhMhGXb4MzTgT0CqtXg7UeybZhq2si3EPhd4KaqPdsy74HaiKnIZ4TCHe4Lj1k05j8-mBSBgdnU2jTfCkrr-C7IBwfpKclq0CV87JhkzfF3RkKE-5a2SWINJcVJ-B/s1344/20240311_121256(0).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="1344" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiaU86guB4uker_nm2bXPHiZq7jsoF4YDbP4ILiSSAGOEE8Fn_IDegCMkRWOCQCa1WhMhGXb4MzTgT0CqtXg7UeybZhq2si3EPhd4KaqPdsy74HaiKnIZ4TCHe4Lj1k05j8-mBSBgdnU2jTfCkrr-C7IBwfpKclq0CV87JhkzfF3RkKE-5a2SWINJcVJ-B/s320/20240311_121256(0).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">The beaches are busy with cars, rv's, golf carts, and kids everywhere. The population of Port Aransas is just over 3,000 but Pat said it has 80,000 beds. Pretty sure most of those are full this week and next!</div></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4GAgHYadzaLWI6aiW_1HWfcS_7piIqNFfnEuSvEipJdrIM4u3ZQeyj6tneCK53IiaElZOsyNqltd-O93PJ-CnlrtMcrnjycNqI2v5chEnKFu1_FbnjyyVArRexWp3wXmXORSPwXXZivCJSxENDGsdnu99hA7si-gKEUmoLIBsTbU9_T2kx3vDIQo9djIb/s2449/20240311_121251.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1378" data-original-width="2449" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4GAgHYadzaLWI6aiW_1HWfcS_7piIqNFfnEuSvEipJdrIM4u3ZQeyj6tneCK53IiaElZOsyNqltd-O93PJ-CnlrtMcrnjycNqI2v5chEnKFu1_FbnjyyVArRexWp3wXmXORSPwXXZivCJSxENDGsdnu99hA7si-gKEUmoLIBsTbU9_T2kx3vDIQo9djIb/s320/20240311_121251.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We decided to drive further down the beach to get a better feel for spring break. Around marker 33 it was wild. They had a flat bed and kids everywhere! Some interesting signs, let me tell you. We had to continue several miles down the beach to find an exit because a fire broke out (not from us) and we couldn't go back the same way we came. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4RHDwQz7D1vhp5YIhwoQnA7b0VyZZ_VGeJ4uoF5XjZr6EHIOr2A1_nWPvXMglKILMdDaw6E8zT6VydrnpFBd3lf9vm3UPz7dAgnUca9w3PFzb8P-PeLJFAyuiWA6vSuDrF0-bxU0fM-y9gSUTbsSEU_PymulzmQPGaM5dZutBxmEIoCRj6nohpwuHc6rL/s314/image.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="176" data-original-width="314" height="176" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4RHDwQz7D1vhp5YIhwoQnA7b0VyZZ_VGeJ4uoF5XjZr6EHIOr2A1_nWPvXMglKILMdDaw6E8zT6VydrnpFBd3lf9vm3UPz7dAgnUca9w3PFzb8P-PeLJFAyuiWA6vSuDrF0-bxU0fM-y9gSUTbsSEU_PymulzmQPGaM5dZutBxmEIoCRj6nohpwuHc6rL/s1600/image.jpg" width="314" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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We actually saw another similar one. There were connecting sections and each section had only one center post holding that section up. </td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_uLx-ACcVigbOdE2VMizaTDlHDhrqk9JxVY4P3u6PIJ0Mbd9A3nQBDh_uD0kbzPtTMNuS7XrKrvfyN7GpZJIb9rxq3ia6bR37BFvFtHQH-_cgSEfIBYq3UE908CeuqBGDG6zsdAtfqM1pkuobEylgxTkv0Mm9u9H7CSdYRzQLzruorMsWmvrXHhE4kbnm/s1485/image.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="835" data-original-width="1485" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_uLx-ACcVigbOdE2VMizaTDlHDhrqk9JxVY4P3u6PIJ0Mbd9A3nQBDh_uD0kbzPtTMNuS7XrKrvfyN7GpZJIb9rxq3ia6bR37BFvFtHQH-_cgSEfIBYq3UE908CeuqBGDG6zsdAtfqM1pkuobEylgxTkv0Mm9u9H7CSdYRzQLzruorMsWmvrXHhE4kbnm/s320/image.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Portable internet tower to accommodate the large number of people here this week and next.</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">On our area of the beach it's mostly families on spring break but there are still more people here than our first week. I've been staying away from the beach this week but tonight I took a walk down there. It was in the 70's, sunny, and a nice breeze today. It made for a beautiful evening. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbzu94OR3q_cvLtPCzWf2Jjj4ztUpQp1nu1c_MezBkAopoUnCPxPl_ry6tcSDdiTyvZCM8xKq62rE3Gb8AXU3sd6noh6_s6N1CZug8aPB3rn5WYZ_kYLm_bmATS5hFhUSSJr2SRNgvnt62T-MTXZqiZt2MS3qGKIVEX7C_NIVJoYcj4cGPg25NA4RBprwR/s4032/20240312_185541.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbzu94OR3q_cvLtPCzWf2Jjj4ztUpQp1nu1c_MezBkAopoUnCPxPl_ry6tcSDdiTyvZCM8xKq62rE3Gb8AXU3sd6noh6_s6N1CZug8aPB3rn5WYZ_kYLm_bmATS5hFhUSSJr2SRNgvnt62T-MTXZqiZt2MS3qGKIVEX7C_NIVJoYcj4cGPg25NA4RBprwR/s320/20240312_185541.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitmhMxUf89iV3fh3lPI_65LZKM7UYR8YxKAiDxuyRilkHX5P1QOtlygKuERvP3ovqL1VXERUc8FW14WqnAb_FdGpTAZYKSIwt_0CaASx44EAO3yQxNrdB06RHk1Qwmq4VmNvXuF7GjFbs0hIvMalTtQNgJMO7amwhGXwlCAwNAVnEaOwZaW1aCrOY-l8PB/s4032/20240312_185730.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitmhMxUf89iV3fh3lPI_65LZKM7UYR8YxKAiDxuyRilkHX5P1QOtlygKuERvP3ovqL1VXERUc8FW14WqnAb_FdGpTAZYKSIwt_0CaASx44EAO3yQxNrdB06RHk1Qwmq4VmNvXuF7GjFbs0hIvMalTtQNgJMO7amwhGXwlCAwNAVnEaOwZaW1aCrOY-l8PB/s320/20240312_185730.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7MvjRY4ECgGSMSPdjPuN_2RiE9FPmhsPDY1hyphenhyphen3j7mpZOrKA2Afz8pN7FH-JgY9zkMyBP2MJhNLWKBnJu2dJWUk1qf7xve0MmxMwvpFNuRodldSFhHndOqQmnKuo9VXfIIOcFM0Vb5Q367e8m7awv-gYWYhUqVu0qYTUMtV46BtHuedXJWpFu1RnZUNwYD/s2704/20240312_185857.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1521" data-original-width="2704" height="20" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7MvjRY4ECgGSMSPdjPuN_2RiE9FPmhsPDY1hyphenhyphen3j7mpZOrKA2Afz8pN7FH-JgY9zkMyBP2MJhNLWKBnJu2dJWUk1qf7xve0MmxMwvpFNuRodldSFhHndOqQmnKuo9VXfIIOcFM0Vb5Q367e8m7awv-gYWYhUqVu0qYTUMtV46BtHuedXJWpFu1RnZUNwYD/w320-h20/20240312_185857.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdgEe_nu8XbebPGBpQGjb8RMxPiWDb2_zRGAvoyJwVWkfg3fXwaADl6qjZYVvhXwV9XLhAI4yvNUwW10H2_uqDItwk8VWr3bbr0zDNt2NBngVT-x5BoiI1_AdiKu6vZJ44ZwnlhSdzHAuFmnpEIH3xcjZr-KxJTY2gIJ0-qQDKQ73QDQmSR5IMiuV0k4k6/s3194/20240312_190224.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1796" data-original-width="3194" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdgEe_nu8XbebPGBpQGjb8RMxPiWDb2_zRGAvoyJwVWkfg3fXwaADl6qjZYVvhXwV9XLhAI4yvNUwW10H2_uqDItwk8VWr3bbr0zDNt2NBngVT-x5BoiI1_AdiKu6vZJ44ZwnlhSdzHAuFmnpEIH3xcjZr-KxJTY2gIJ0-qQDKQ73QDQmSR5IMiuV0k4k6/s320/20240312_190224.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Where are the Piepers now? <i><span style="color: #e69138;">Port Aransas, TX</span></i></b></div></span>Parks and Paths with the Piepershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15611528798989723446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3243252316113544157.post-39972338102015389632024-03-10T15:38:00.001-05:002024-03-10T19:22:08.909-05:00Thanks to our Granddaughter Lilah for leading us to The Coffee Mugg<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVVdWi40l68AzDOi-O2jZVpo7-dsuhG-Nz2_nwBw0t3Jw7SuDtyNGz1_echUzLzELlD9lPIxG3f2EKSagvWg4ngilu-hgQGGbFVu5TVoKSLocEGkD358TWFnODnRVQyG1XizFjdxim_MGZGVcO4otgG1VJ8L58AtYujm5HTlFSqC-48NLBG9OQ47pb5SL5/s2960/20240307_103534.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1665" data-original-width="2960" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVVdWi40l68AzDOi-O2jZVpo7-dsuhG-Nz2_nwBw0t3Jw7SuDtyNGz1_echUzLzELlD9lPIxG3f2EKSagvWg4ngilu-hgQGGbFVu5TVoKSLocEGkD358TWFnODnRVQyG1XizFjdxim_MGZGVcO4otgG1VJ8L58AtYujm5HTlFSqC-48NLBG9OQ47pb5SL5/s320/20240307_103534.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Last week we went to Corpus Christi to do some shopping. We started the day at a fun coffee shop, The Coffee Mugg. Pretty sure Lilah knows everything about Harry Potter. 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In the mid 60's, maybe, but at least the sun was out. 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Haven't gone down to #35 yet but that is supposedly where the heavy partying starts. </td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMjDKsswQa-xYk8-9Xbgz-UTQr4ieAyf6kJMq525AkpGaSkaeV2f3OGec0m-xHIbXPwDv3wrD2sXTtXkEfC6mescQURe5AbY3ci70ll7wNClbxCakbR40SAIz8dklqoxboJKDVyRe4-5Lyt5Ozcd35ZobrstJDj4Cy_LbvRZZC-B4Nzmf1sJq-YwTDbSmP/s2559/image.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1439" data-original-width="2559" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMjDKsswQa-xYk8-9Xbgz-UTQr4ieAyf6kJMq525AkpGaSkaeV2f3OGec0m-xHIbXPwDv3wrD2sXTtXkEfC6mescQURe5AbY3ci70ll7wNClbxCakbR40SAIz8dklqoxboJKDVyRe4-5Lyt5Ozcd35ZobrstJDj4Cy_LbvRZZC-B4Nzmf1sJq-YwTDbSmP/s320/image.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkwWcNm-w132cs5Hjx0uXMbFt0dT-riV15knuDLXyklZ35N2PcPuHmc3xl-hSlkdSEzRPq_FGiXTtr5_ptP9wX52nd4cvXubu8JZn6G2jcA-lKD02k8cmWEzI8AsYPi4DfV18gx3TKARZSVdv3KeRNdSPRznU8Qej7KqGIK-XgEMzVTYO3ln3SNcCEZaPX/s3255/20240309_160207.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1831" data-original-width="3255" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkwWcNm-w132cs5Hjx0uXMbFt0dT-riV15knuDLXyklZ35N2PcPuHmc3xl-hSlkdSEzRPq_FGiXTtr5_ptP9wX52nd4cvXubu8JZn6G2jcA-lKD02k8cmWEzI8AsYPi4DfV18gx3TKARZSVdv3KeRNdSPRznU8Qej7KqGIK-XgEMzVTYO3ln3SNcCEZaPX/s320/20240309_160207.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I've found over 100 of the Farley boat planters now. 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Eliot<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSf-kqnhGxTB05rcjiDmzCgsZI7SMcQ9-wcE_RrGqS_3oKyUY0Fac_xFKdDJIntnvyOyd9W5FJAQefQc2BE-khfw1afniAze_NBQrJ5Cf6eXKjFF1VV0k3_bIOrHnOkfdVNJcrC_IpxvhfZjYKYHaS4nlToYd3ks5pPCdiKTxivWwyQJgiuNIUwdO7IZTe/s1328/20240305_124919.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="747" data-original-width="1328" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSf-kqnhGxTB05rcjiDmzCgsZI7SMcQ9-wcE_RrGqS_3oKyUY0Fac_xFKdDJIntnvyOyd9W5FJAQefQc2BE-khfw1afniAze_NBQrJ5Cf6eXKjFF1VV0k3_bIOrHnOkfdVNJcrC_IpxvhfZjYKYHaS4nlToYd3ks5pPCdiKTxivWwyQJgiuNIUwdO7IZTe/s320/20240305_124919.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><p>San Josè Island is a barrier island on the gulf coast of Texas. It is 21 miles long and 5 miles wide. It is privately owned by the Bass family of Fort Worth. The family has a home and compound, runway, cattle herd, horses and game animals. The beaches, up to the high tide line, are open to the public but no vehicles are allowed. You can go swimming, surfing, shelling and it is known for its great fishing. The ferry is only a 5 minute ride from Port Aransas. </p><p>We boarded the ferry Weds. Now, we went Weds. because it was supposed to be cloud covered most of the day. There are no trees or other respite from the sun on St. Josè Island. It turned out to be sunny most of the time! We were given advice before leaving on finding shells about 4 miles in. </p><p>We arrived at 9:05 and began our 4 mile walk down the beach. Sure enough there weren't hardly any shells until we hit that 4 mile mark. The beach had a little more depth here with some tide pools that were dry but some shells could be found there. I didn't find anything exciting, it just wasn't a great shell day, but all I wanted were a few shells from the island. Just ask Pat, I DO NOT NEED ANY MORE SHELLS. We saw some interesting things on our walk. It wasn't Pat's thing but so glad he was there to share it with me. We were back at the dock around 1 to catch the 2:10 ferry back to Port Aransas. I told Pat maybe when we go back we could take our bikes. He said, "We're going back?", lol! 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Bingo tonight and I won the early bird game. Taking Pat out tomorrow to a neat coffee house in Corpus Christi.<br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Where are the Piepers now? <i><span style="color: #76a5af;">Port Aransas, TX</span></i></b></span></td></tr></tbody></table>Parks and Paths with the Piepershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15611528798989723446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3243252316113544157.post-69291872945340414882024-03-06T21:29:00.002-06:002024-03-06T21:29:08.179-06:00Starting to see some flowers around town!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiat7rf0T7sY9-yULV4RE3AHX9gL_RTz7zCWhyphenhyphencU5w1_LsdefIKH0YIPnd-Quidyza6ZnRpbAlUid_9n9IOwMkR8CTQ0dJfVGfQgczoTb784pVxtqx3hTcgkMzLHA7Zme1FwSg4XYoYUHBdiPQVSuDgMQx3zcyufPzpIiphQOPFgZqvbqqnWMpZvxn0roYo/s3077/20240304_110509.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1836" data-original-width="3077" height="191" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiat7rf0T7sY9-yULV4RE3AHX9gL_RTz7zCWhyphenhyphencU5w1_LsdefIKH0YIPnd-Quidyza6ZnRpbAlUid_9n9IOwMkR8CTQ0dJfVGfQgczoTb784pVxtqx3hTcgkMzLHA7Zme1FwSg4XYoYUHBdiPQVSuDgMQx3zcyufPzpIiphQOPFgZqvbqqnWMpZvxn0roYo/s320/20240304_110509.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>In case you hadn't noticed I enjoy finding local art in the places we visit. Some towns may have a local art museum. Many showcase art in the form of murals or more unique displays, and it's usually FREE. Some have maps and some make it a little more challenging. Often they utilize local talent and the artwork may tell about the town/area or it's history. A side benefit is seeing areas of a town that you probably wouldn't have seen otherwise. I've searched for turtles, tree spirits/carvings, murals, metal sculptures, and even boll weevils. Port Aransas has something, pertaining to it's history, that I haven't seen before. </p><p>Farley Boats were made by 3 generations of the Farley family from 1915 to the mid 1970s in Port Aransas. Farley Boats, 16-28' in length, were open cockpit boats having no significant vertical structures designed specifically for Tarpon fishing. I don't know a lot about fish so I looked up Tarpon to discover it can be a large, hard-fighting, gamefish, not usually eaten. </p><p>As a beautification project, and honoring the town's history, the Port Aransas Garden Club began selling smaller concrete replicas of the early Farley Boats as planters. They weigh 1,800 pounds and currently cost $525. 175 Boats can be found throughout Port Aransas at businesses and private homes. Most of the boats appear to be used as planters, but it's still a little early to plant I guess. Some of the boats have other displays and/or include artwork. I will share a few as I find them but no where near 175 of them!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_ljzPyoNCRu85yPF2Hc796vD2JUiaCJhkDAfHaVGWT8XauwfQ7y03yTXOL3PLX99zrsuvGfD-3BD7m6zfa_9N4CiLeTA4e7SsInhFsl4J36IG-MKXjCbobbhyphenhyphenf9nsLUZmYYw4gg73wZM0cdY8F0r9xm7s2K4lhFlAjQF76NsUrFZOAGdVDL_dZkcf5xPz/s3556/20240305_105910.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="3556" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_ljzPyoNCRu85yPF2Hc796vD2JUiaCJhkDAfHaVGWT8XauwfQ7y03yTXOL3PLX99zrsuvGfD-3BD7m6zfa_9N4CiLeTA4e7SsInhFsl4J36IG-MKXjCbobbhyphenhyphenf9nsLUZmYYw4gg73wZM0cdY8F0r9xm7s2K4lhFlAjQF76NsUrFZOAGdVDL_dZkcf5xPz/s320/20240305_105910.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivrDKCMOh1AR08h-_beZUMFMte48pXRnOidjUeyPV1kMN0p5uXiObLBlFjjiFWaSVC_wpwtHaUBUL0k3jDyG6g2tDfR7aMfFgseIotS2XQQnRES44AHi_IXxRI8xq5Nw5lg2knsC8tYKWrVIkGV_odUv-tyXl5hBHBsW_3Ng6eaP5uBQXTxaIYa1ygM-ad/s2748/20240305_101212~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1546" data-original-width="2748" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivrDKCMOh1AR08h-_beZUMFMte48pXRnOidjUeyPV1kMN0p5uXiObLBlFjjiFWaSVC_wpwtHaUBUL0k3jDyG6g2tDfR7aMfFgseIotS2XQQnRES44AHi_IXxRI8xq5Nw5lg2knsC8tYKWrVIkGV_odUv-tyXl5hBHBsW_3Ng6eaP5uBQXTxaIYa1ygM-ad/s320/20240305_101212~2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnThMZLP2aRcwuunNx4epRBOrpu3QfJBHIRb0PaigjJOuazJs9bdQS7W7xW1av13xmz7zORbPf5VS911sOSDENkhqPgSOC8P9pmNJAcKyWVIIzkhuJtSH7TkLx_-XDvC3poOoCKLz5Wt4BYKB9nyrCt4Lsd7FnUXagAvgH9FRTVe6lz_-zDeX6OA_jCn2J/s5472/01002938.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3080" data-original-width="5472" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnThMZLP2aRcwuunNx4epRBOrpu3QfJBHIRb0PaigjJOuazJs9bdQS7W7xW1av13xmz7zORbPf5VS911sOSDENkhqPgSOC8P9pmNJAcKyWVIIzkhuJtSH7TkLx_-XDvC3poOoCKLz5Wt4BYKB9nyrCt4Lsd7FnUXagAvgH9FRTVe6lz_-zDeX6OA_jCn2J/s320/01002938.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwGLUSIkwDLtCfirRbNoadXJclElP_rVOin5GiKbUwFayldMEBDbcvwVgY4x7NY93LLzhOo_EtjjmYUE7P018tdcaocoMkke8o8i0Ubi8QZt392d_Edg3k5b9vXseSU8LZpsyHTrt9PwYca7MwwhVfjTM0_Sev14xl9Pdh3-4Wh6tH0yL4TqIK09FbfZj8/s4032/20240305_130722.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwGLUSIkwDLtCfirRbNoadXJclElP_rVOin5GiKbUwFayldMEBDbcvwVgY4x7NY93LLzhOo_EtjjmYUE7P018tdcaocoMkke8o8i0Ubi8QZt392d_Edg3k5b9vXseSU8LZpsyHTrt9PwYca7MwwhVfjTM0_Sev14xl9Pdh3-4Wh6tH0yL4TqIK09FbfZj8/s320/20240305_130722.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMJ4imdonzznyGSjzUOdp9lpYUHndw5VrkRdWDmpLGOexb0HCVU3M9dEJclGJV4C6lFPdHxtQDGVZoyNobunAF86491pmG8R5sx95Vt82tn-tvQx00ua7PuRTTjDysJ2Rtygf91Hl3Msg8-fH1O1AX_DjPaJE3U4KDmrTAghTNLyalZdxtOQvVEm8vYXw6/s3454/image.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1970" data-original-width="3454" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMJ4imdonzznyGSjzUOdp9lpYUHndw5VrkRdWDmpLGOexb0HCVU3M9dEJclGJV4C6lFPdHxtQDGVZoyNobunAF86491pmG8R5sx95Vt82tn-tvQx00ua7PuRTTjDysJ2Rtygf91Hl3Msg8-fH1O1AX_DjPaJE3U4KDmrTAghTNLyalZdxtOQvVEm8vYXw6/s320/image.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thursday we walked across town to Robert's Point Park (about 6 miles round trip). We had fun watching the tug boats guide and help the large ships as they left the the Port of Corpus Christi. Some had a tug tied to the front, the ones we saw had a tug tied to the rear, and a tug with big rubber bumpers (looked like a bumper boat) on each side toward the front of the ship all helped the ship turn as it exited. A gentleman told us that each ship, as well as the ship's pilot is required to have a port pilot go out with the ship. As a bonus there were several dolphins swimming around the bay. Tacos at Fins for lunch was delicious. 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We arrived last Friday in Port Aransas and are staying in a small RV Park (45 sites), Surfside RV and Resort. A nice park about 1/2 mile walk to the beach and out of the busy part of Port Aransas. </p><p>1)Sunday night I was checking the distance from the beach to our park and ended up walking back with another RVer from here. They live in Oelwein, IA and she ZZdid gymnastics, just a "few" years ago with one of my college roommates. </p><p>2) Monday afternoon a lady stopped by with a cat stroller. Quilting was mentioned and come to find out she is in the same quilt guild in Hannibal that a friend of mine is in.</p><p>3) Then this is the biggie! The neighbors next door, from Minnesota, were chatting with us. Not sure what brought it up, but he graduated in 1971 from OHS in my hometown of Ottumwa, IA. Next question I always ask is which side of town were you from. Quite a rivalry between north and south sides! South he said and his wife just happened to mention he lived on Friendly Lane, where I lived. Hmmm! As soon as I asked his name I said we don't live catty corner anymore we're right next door. Then it hit him too! Although he was closer to my brothers age we grew up on Friendly Lane and our parents were friends. They moved before I hit high school age and, although our parents remained in contact, I probably haven't seen Brent since he moved. </p><p>Three wonderful happenings that fall into "it's a small world!"</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzVLH6sSIZ_e1b4WBtab3k59sC_byXBqDmEYdZEy0yx7csr-tq2CxJ0WmEnbtE87tjudtUxrUwjY6BsG1UA_umVrn87ruzUgLATu6N6Ek0wKnHJbZqDi25ToQQFNiQTJpHh4pEk6pvG8XVW5Yc5LD09O-5VbLFDCbOTrxqgON4e5nM3OPlZdHIE2N-t4Av/s1095/image.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="616" data-original-width="1095" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzVLH6sSIZ_e1b4WBtab3k59sC_byXBqDmEYdZEy0yx7csr-tq2CxJ0WmEnbtE87tjudtUxrUwjY6BsG1UA_umVrn87ruzUgLATu6N6Ek0wKnHJbZqDi25ToQQFNiQTJpHh4pEk6pvG8XVW5Yc5LD09O-5VbLFDCbOTrxqgON4e5nM3OPlZdHIE2N-t4Av/s320/image.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht3iMRvsiw6K3svKQ6d2EWb286i1h0BJEK6MqSTlEIDWbGPGuPgE8a1K14_hB9qHXT8mzqyeweHSgj-MxmihswGaY6cm-6eEFzp8pCjPRLfN4GJsxH-DdTkNQxyx8MYdjUbe6PJoO1_enX3B_VArbkWs97nzWmMGs8ht-_gVhKCyhe_-JGiDPh7vunQVJI/s3063/20240304_100238.jpg"><img border="0" data-original-height="1723" data-original-width="3063" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht3iMRvsiw6K3svKQ6d2EWb286i1h0BJEK6MqSTlEIDWbGPGuPgE8a1K14_hB9qHXT8mzqyeweHSgj-MxmihswGaY6cm-6eEFzp8pCjPRLfN4GJsxH-DdTkNQxyx8MYdjUbe6PJoO1_enX3B_VArbkWs97nzWmMGs8ht-_gVhKCyhe_-JGiDPh7vunQVJI/s320/20240304_100238.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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So named for the wild horses that roamed this area for several hundred years. They aren't sure how they got there but by the late 1800's they were all gone. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Next week begins college "spring break." Not sure how much that will affect us but I'm sure it will. 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Pat said you can almost see in your neighbor's bathroom. </td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh84HDRjGfymjPBFjRJIo9KB2c7EDjhdHJGQ2TIlVYX3YGTWY5j2OkiLLGrvj1NiMrMF0-gxqX7bITG43SyQBcPbR9iJEmgvwBkcnyqW8CnqdMyb6gnLakmFXYeL7H_zwF4qcvvQTHhHIIkZGlKvpLp7K8DAHu9q4q9kySrxBQdx7Rnl7PeCEYeiK3qg_JL/s1980/20240302_145437.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1114" data-original-width="1980" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh84HDRjGfymjPBFjRJIo9KB2c7EDjhdHJGQ2TIlVYX3YGTWY5j2OkiLLGrvj1NiMrMF0-gxqX7bITG43SyQBcPbR9iJEmgvwBkcnyqW8CnqdMyb6gnLakmFXYeL7H_zwF4qcvvQTHhHIIkZGlKvpLp7K8DAHu9q4q9kySrxBQdx7Rnl7PeCEYeiK3qg_JL/s320/20240302_145437.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Trailer Trash" mural on the building housing the park dumpster. </td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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We saw a very interesting truck/RV, tents, boondocking RVs, groups gathered around fires, and people walking the beach. The posts lining the beach separate the driving area and the part closest to the water where vehicles aren't allowed. Signs remind RVs that they must park perpendicular to the water-line on the driving sign of the posts.<div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTE3Wf951sWf30DQiNdtnJ9voiSAxB1fc91SSPk_Ke8RGZfbuKhkz5DvuYmvdqRIEcdRODyR5vot5ADqvhyHPcEk7ake8Ds6mxuGtCrPX2Od77l7lQRKEqNVqupnICRxgj6J6mKFzF3Y1-5j2BMVualeH97vPRnMLFoAEyOHy-it3OLHsK0adxkX8KPllC/s2924/20240302_181324.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1645" data-original-width="2924" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTE3Wf951sWf30DQiNdtnJ9voiSAxB1fc91SSPk_Ke8RGZfbuKhkz5DvuYmvdqRIEcdRODyR5vot5ADqvhyHPcEk7ake8Ds6mxuGtCrPX2Od77l7lQRKEqNVqupnICRxgj6J6mKFzF3Y1-5j2BMVualeH97vPRnMLFoAEyOHy-it3OLHsK0adxkX8KPllC/s320/20240302_181324.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Interesting RV</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqZVHVzCgnAn8gyTvZ_WTeCZG6tUIwWgaOEcBTLVKnJ2tQhO_CtALeJ_wgYRzB_nc5Xad8ysh8YJb2u4eVOVU7BBMS75bBXJ8ikxzZX0CM1ipl5ygRu-4S5u2A5SEcZheZSm0ejPh1NwxMF4pxw08bw9pLOacZsWd9YpGVTj9-R9YrI7CMdIJERhfYIuD2/s2308/image.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1298" data-original-width="2308" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqZVHVzCgnAn8gyTvZ_WTeCZG6tUIwWgaOEcBTLVKnJ2tQhO_CtALeJ_wgYRzB_nc5Xad8ysh8YJb2u4eVOVU7BBMS75bBXJ8ikxzZX0CM1ipl5ygRu-4S5u2A5SEcZheZSm0ejPh1NwxMF4pxw08bw9pLOacZsWd9YpGVTj9-R9YrI7CMdIJERhfYIuD2/s320/image.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbeJv2dNen_XiNYExxPG7WOq75V2GQ3AhqOx36gxelM_Jf-Hf_F0jVCjnQvtrp6K-LZWHRQkb2eAVUZjCr7vb-yMwY6ubyzcRgH9EEFJh7VwWQJ8HtbrU4iYG6omZRk2SOAsH09Al_svC5SqC1O9VZe7X8EoXrNIF94WRNZMeYgXhNjPNAPf8ZmIsgQe52/s1772/image.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="997" data-original-width="1772" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbeJv2dNen_XiNYExxPG7WOq75V2GQ3AhqOx36gxelM_Jf-Hf_F0jVCjnQvtrp6K-LZWHRQkb2eAVUZjCr7vb-yMwY6ubyzcRgH9EEFJh7VwWQJ8HtbrU4iYG6omZRk2SOAsH09Al_svC5SqC1O9VZe7X8EoXrNIF94WRNZMeYgXhNjPNAPf8ZmIsgQe52/s320/image.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJvcB175taQ1HRkHI_FlcOwlQ1sa-MRNeKFYzV-CvnRKRAKIdmlYAXZ-A3nLZPmABwTAQlcRD1zvMnlbf_iWALBdkwlAql8H5xAc_quTtsZUeSh7GlypnBXF0h7H5ZgBp7-L_hPuaZu47s2F5YGHkSiLSb1bDKEwbbTiQTtOb0KwDi90aKPtIfSayQxmt-/s1933/image.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1087" data-original-width="1933" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJvcB175taQ1HRkHI_FlcOwlQ1sa-MRNeKFYzV-CvnRKRAKIdmlYAXZ-A3nLZPmABwTAQlcRD1zvMnlbf_iWALBdkwlAql8H5xAc_quTtsZUeSh7GlypnBXF0h7H5ZgBp7-L_hPuaZu47s2F5YGHkSiLSb1bDKEwbbTiQTtOb0KwDi90aKPtIfSayQxmt-/s320/image.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Where are the Piepers now? <i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Port Aransas, TX</span></i></b></div></span><p></p></div>Parks and Paths with the Piepershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15611528798989723446noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3243252316113544157.post-40312380857488755372024-03-02T20:20:00.002-06:002024-03-02T22:23:44.601-06:00A quilt for a girl just who just loves sharks!<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkybPh4gjHAhbiawYj3Flfzag9dkBqUqa75jMHifRQnkb216DkTBSuQYW7Rb64NkDoh4I0OBCxQg20M9OZDrYkjQH841vecJRtJzKAniguwVKz46eUmWyybqsTkMbnVcfL9FHz1JFdSDHrKiCAND1WF2TL5JPh85XueHBVrYuhIn0PoYxR-UTfWX9roIZk/s5472/01002646.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3080" data-original-width="5472" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkybPh4gjHAhbiawYj3Flfzag9dkBqUqa75jMHifRQnkb216DkTBSuQYW7Rb64NkDoh4I0OBCxQg20M9OZDrYkjQH841vecJRtJzKAniguwVKz46eUmWyybqsTkMbnVcfL9FHz1JFdSDHrKiCAND1WF2TL5JPh85XueHBVrYuhIn0PoYxR-UTfWX9roIZk/s320/01002646.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This was a fun project. The sharks were not appliqued and there were LOTS of little pieces. Alexa chose a soft "Cuddle Minky" fabric for the back. Missouri Star Quilt Company did a great job quilting it. </td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_rQHwr_GPu6-Ggzf9spAN2p2pPIPp8VHoxTCf5fOtBvWDn6ilUNw81JUyDYW3ZiOXRo_6xFtt68qgFiuCg9_uRyoDzIqZYWRyKf9GpuNy7C85rYkHkFPFxAxBww8Rx38zB9jH1df7Dg7hTYJSUqeD_WnEvDaLL2oGD5wzKQSfbQEu5OjxcSqdPoHjxjrg/s4032/image.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_rQHwr_GPu6-Ggzf9spAN2p2pPIPp8VHoxTCf5fOtBvWDn6ilUNw81JUyDYW3ZiOXRo_6xFtt68qgFiuCg9_uRyoDzIqZYWRyKf9GpuNy7C85rYkHkFPFxAxBww8Rx38zB9jH1df7Dg7hTYJSUqeD_WnEvDaLL2oGD5wzKQSfbQEu5OjxcSqdPoHjxjrg/s320/image.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Farewell Galveston. It's hard to say goodbye to family and friends but it's time to move on. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Several of the 35 tree sculptures did not survive but I think during our last week we saw most of the ones that did. What a great way to remember the trees, many of which were planted after the 1900 hurricane, that did not survive the saltwater of hurricane Ike in 2008.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrBAAC2enHJhavJ9CHOJ8nL5TKvoXwDmljNPQuuOxa5dM-QZr2_bYkyMVtt3B-6M1kcKelcrZSkIIzL3xu2m1KmujyUvSZMUkqD7lpyt9O6VEIdwOk_N5wckb5EU5nkTLe_BByONZ5wv2eaFa2q_ldvHaDO9K7yRdfiPo_qRL-mSZTPg-YxsNYnzdvSgrP/s2871/20240229_105204~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2871" data-original-width="1615" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrBAAC2enHJhavJ9CHOJ8nL5TKvoXwDmljNPQuuOxa5dM-QZr2_bYkyMVtt3B-6M1kcKelcrZSkIIzL3xu2m1KmujyUvSZMUkqD7lpyt9O6VEIdwOk_N5wckb5EU5nkTLe_BByONZ5wv2eaFa2q_ldvHaDO9K7yRdfiPo_qRL-mSZTPg-YxsNYnzdvSgrP/s320/20240229_105204~2.jpg" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdhyphenhyphenIskqhKDwEfox1CkL1o-Bis-cTqvXgwnyCqrM_Qfp2GQVBtXSrLOAp1ArSi5HjEX7IBZvRDg2YIPzFJ8QIV8lB0ocmy3KzL3OKVtlPF4X210srH4gQfDisLLLPa_yf9SYuDFxMfWVWpiYYDLKsstait7YYFeE0rLdnQ2UHAgHIQ67-m5Ro7QcacVGBr/s3908/image.jpg"><img border="0" data-original-height="2198" data-original-width="3908" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdhyphenhyphenIskqhKDwEfox1CkL1o-Bis-cTqvXgwnyCqrM_Qfp2GQVBtXSrLOAp1ArSi5HjEX7IBZvRDg2YIPzFJ8QIV8lB0ocmy3KzL3OKVtlPF4X210srH4gQfDisLLLPa_yf9SYuDFxMfWVWpiYYDLKsstait7YYFeE0rLdnQ2UHAgHIQ67-m5Ro7QcacVGBr/s320/image.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: center;">Rosa came out to share some history with me when I stopped to see the tree sculptures at this house. I hesitate to say she was an elderly woman because she was so full of life. Originally from Louisiana she moved to Galveston and worked as a nurse for public health. She planted the tree below when she and her husband moved to Galveston. The tree was still small when it was killed from the saltwater from hurricane Ike in 2008. In memory of her husband she had it carved into a lighthouse. When she came out of her house I was afraid she was going to tell me to leave. Turns out, just the opposite, as she invited me into her gated yard. I was so lucky to meet Rosa today and hear her stories!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: center;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTh12DT-Kpe4_K_o-u_CSD3S8nrgmy1V46wRafL63f4zwXneu4azIMVwfPZ4SLF-gGRNPnIsSlmZiS167QDF7MDwQmS_jzFrpAWCMgM7gr1Dp_V77ozLF3fKKTkmnscMd5w1QhH9_SExVY_rOh-gjPLRv_3fIVlz8TC2KRGyz0LQeWhu9T3KtMv2NazLft/s4032/image.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2268" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTh12DT-Kpe4_K_o-u_CSD3S8nrgmy1V46wRafL63f4zwXneu4azIMVwfPZ4SLF-gGRNPnIsSlmZiS167QDF7MDwQmS_jzFrpAWCMgM7gr1Dp_V77ozLF3fKKTkmnscMd5w1QhH9_SExVY_rOh-gjPLRv_3fIVlz8TC2KRGyz0LQeWhu9T3KtMv2NazLft/s320/image.jpg" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs3DUBH64GBvTahLSZDpgGMdKKXOWfMsol5Bn46zc3ORYlFq4GYy16gNZgFv2JK_WA_QfveRLfbrDAf54sSrj07KgQjU-N8UTFqmk6wcL9QxE0EBYL4lp02l_9fGwMaIlD9B2eP19d2DIPt4dU_MGN-mwhu8ytK7V2DYwecLrjMVdEEKsyyFfEiE68ATF1/s1367/image.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1367" data-original-width="1034" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs3DUBH64GBvTahLSZDpgGMdKKXOWfMsol5Bn46zc3ORYlFq4GYy16gNZgFv2JK_WA_QfveRLfbrDAf54sSrj07KgQjU-N8UTFqmk6wcL9QxE0EBYL4lp02l_9fGwMaIlD9B2eP19d2DIPt4dU_MGN-mwhu8ytK7V2DYwecLrjMVdEEKsyyFfEiE68ATF1/s320/image.jpg" width="242" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Next door to Rosa was her church, St. Augustine's, the oldest African American Episcopal church in Texas (1884). Rosa is historian for her church and her community. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggUW_4aFUQgWNZhmVtbeWB9Sw8Lnsqrpn0qnLyTD9yB2UkG0taE_ZZ-f0uXvXgN65HE48iNTpZLqKHYfAPM-GEaRgZx2-V_sa2BKJpknh6VnWNG0B5erYjSNMny_4Vp9ajTHqwosi4QX2Kie2Ar45J4yLBZlTfVvUmEcQJvf8mggugWk_-1sZ8cEqQ1pjY/s4032/image.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggUW_4aFUQgWNZhmVtbeWB9Sw8Lnsqrpn0qnLyTD9yB2UkG0taE_ZZ-f0uXvXgN65HE48iNTpZLqKHYfAPM-GEaRgZx2-V_sa2BKJpknh6VnWNG0B5erYjSNMny_4Vp9ajTHqwosi4QX2Kie2Ar45J4yLBZlTfVvUmEcQJvf8mggugWk_-1sZ8cEqQ1pjY/s320/image.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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The Edward T. Austin house was built in 1851 and, although there was 3' of water inside, it survived the great 1900 hurricane. Edward was a first cousin of Stephen Austin the founder of the colony of Texas. I really enjoyed see the magnificent homes in the historic district. 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text-align: left;">Thanks to Lisa I have another set of sculptures to explore in Galveston. In 2008, following the saltwater storm surge from hurricane Ike, 35,000 trees had to be cut down. Many of these trees had been planted after the devastating flood of 1900. They gave the trees a year to try and recover and then began planting replacement trees, but they wanted to do something to preserve the memory of the trees that were lost. Three artists began carving sculptures in 27 of the remaining stumps of downed trees. 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She asked us how we could make money. My response? Rob a bank!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLq8nTlclLV3nrX09r6Rg2EaaAs3L4G47kFH10dcWQG4kcjSEG4mTzIh2SlD00NkE1L25KWRod0CjBTP3ieEv8-PJTdOxgIpPISgEgegcI6PsXtADPlZqbCmyERC64LxBqfPKIDoLhtdd10g-gyPNCmFnNVV1ftJLjZKx2gZiy6QW-36kkqdTDYUg86fji/s1026/Screenshot_20240225_133140_Chrome.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="577" data-original-width="1026" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLq8nTlclLV3nrX09r6Rg2EaaAs3L4G47kFH10dcWQG4kcjSEG4mTzIh2SlD00NkE1L25KWRod0CjBTP3ieEv8-PJTdOxgIpPISgEgegcI6PsXtADPlZqbCmyERC64LxBqfPKIDoLhtdd10g-gyPNCmFnNVV1ftJLjZKx2gZiy6QW-36kkqdTDYUg86fji/s320/Screenshot_20240225_133140_Chrome.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We made it out with some of the money before the police arrived!</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Up3kDhXzd1ecNdslD2OKFr0YYeKUEyLKE7dDUtdi-8EUGZCL_kWunztCSwC2oe-cq0VAnr5wvLP_I_WyConAUE86LbWoKSvNj_a9wxhPYijtHjVLnQ02zVKNa1yYd1-tszTJzm9vJzDFUbY69B-z3STXsAb4r11PwrSN8YZzENvqltOURGb2xp8srpIj/s2381/20240223_140007.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1324" data-original-width="2381" height="178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Up3kDhXzd1ecNdslD2OKFr0YYeKUEyLKE7dDUtdi-8EUGZCL_kWunztCSwC2oe-cq0VAnr5wvLP_I_WyConAUE86LbWoKSvNj_a9wxhPYijtHjVLnQ02zVKNa1yYd1-tszTJzm9vJzDFUbY69B-z3STXsAb4r11PwrSN8YZzENvqltOURGb2xp8srpIj/s320/20240223_140007.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Thanks to my sons' mother-in-law I found this wonderful shop. I would say it had a little bit of everything, quilting, felting, beads, embroidery, and yarn, but at least in the quilting section, it had quite a bit!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhjPZRmY4RkMjP_Vr8of_EUWJ1svwZkyzLmpHBih7j4p21B7nUIA2IxMMnqgZvj6RzMDbpKRhEMrnPqFtksZu7NWWClAnrmCioz6ui8N4sKie8SLe9k8Orp2Wdm9sYvKDnvO85Mm-2uevYlw4Dq4dNQDSBh5fqKJyEqrD1AkrmM986m5liIV85I4WJr_sq/s1152/20240223_151726.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="648" data-original-width="1152" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhjPZRmY4RkMjP_Vr8of_EUWJ1svwZkyzLmpHBih7j4p21B7nUIA2IxMMnqgZvj6RzMDbpKRhEMrnPqFtksZu7NWWClAnrmCioz6ui8N4sKie8SLe9k8Orp2Wdm9sYvKDnvO85Mm-2uevYlw4Dq4dNQDSBh5fqKJyEqrD1AkrmM986m5liIV85I4WJr_sq/s320/20240223_151726.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Friday night we picked up Emma and Lilah and headed to "The Escape Room" in Kemah. A new experience to all but Lilah. We used up all of our clues but got out with $440,000, which we felt pretty good about. Most importantly it was fun spending time with the older two girls. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP_vnedruxFrOS5NLnsqKx1f9Mv04bRuDHVR4KKLxpA2YFN2SkY684Flbd2fbsVCRYN19GzkXz2yeAjJla07yv0unT1z4p-30S76NuQtV-IY7bK6ZXxgKqCyTn_Q-Z1lczqxqJDd3uxOwJcliNJPrjq5KSLcni8kQZ3SWgdU5nq-M0RzSNMb1-ZSbaDmG_/s4032/20240223_202556.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP_vnedruxFrOS5NLnsqKx1f9Mv04bRuDHVR4KKLxpA2YFN2SkY684Flbd2fbsVCRYN19GzkXz2yeAjJla07yv0unT1z4p-30S76NuQtV-IY7bK6ZXxgKqCyTn_Q-Z1lczqxqJDd3uxOwJcliNJPrjq5KSLcni8kQZ3SWgdU5nq-M0RzSNMb1-ZSbaDmG_/s320/20240223_202556.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvNpQ0t_J-KqfEd6sTamMr7DLUrAictqfvh6n_vQfDb-nhIpUHWhv91sm9nW3JnCuzBt5YzPDGrFFeBqsfUV_Pjabs9ds1Bw1FY292OXcOLnQFZu0q-nMCCMCA6rEyRZ3KvOx9-FkUEEDkzgSZVyZ353lt1NTp3Q0jkeRKK1cqZXDK4kLt3ul7RuCVqvIG/s4032/20240223_201910.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvNpQ0t_J-KqfEd6sTamMr7DLUrAictqfvh6n_vQfDb-nhIpUHWhv91sm9nW3JnCuzBt5YzPDGrFFeBqsfUV_Pjabs9ds1Bw1FY292OXcOLnQFZu0q-nMCCMCA6rEyRZ3KvOx9-FkUEEDkzgSZVyZ353lt1NTp3Q0jkeRKK1cqZXDK4kLt3ul7RuCVqvIG/s320/20240223_201910.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPCFbnks4JfocUcehgyRHYYV7Y11EScWFYT1xO3_vfj1eKUKjiJ9eYALsAZ72vVfE0o1LUTwg6pa-aGUGGm7Z0njuTq0oqgc9eDa5VzHBVxwscnqYZwTWh44EiKE2OXDLLff4LQBzRTax1QPsONyE1NrccOzpM0DJ325e0IiW7ttvZucpjN374BoUiaKeX/s4032/20240223_201854~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPCFbnks4JfocUcehgyRHYYV7Y11EScWFYT1xO3_vfj1eKUKjiJ9eYALsAZ72vVfE0o1LUTwg6pa-aGUGGm7Z0njuTq0oqgc9eDa5VzHBVxwscnqYZwTWh44EiKE2OXDLLff4LQBzRTax1QPsONyE1NrccOzpM0DJ325e0IiW7ttvZucpjN374BoUiaKeX/s320/20240223_201854~2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYfejWd5H_RpgQFwFGwp8gvrExGrhahUWhr6NPZbOXLObxe8gizEdbPMWQWqudsIGN7csd-_C2XGXxuEuZVYkq_fI7eSJEzrV6uJ-rxWDeXr6Hm5wMcf366Gcq5GeUWuE0_vD_Eh55_72W6lEYsgGLqiEKhDv8RW_Rrhyphenhyphen2iav-6-gJl3pJnDYlJ_q_Q0zg/s1553/Screenshot_20240223_080754_Chrome.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1553" data-original-width="873" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYfejWd5H_RpgQFwFGwp8gvrExGrhahUWhr6NPZbOXLObxe8gizEdbPMWQWqudsIGN7csd-_C2XGXxuEuZVYkq_fI7eSJEzrV6uJ-rxWDeXr6Hm5wMcf366Gcq5GeUWuE0_vD_Eh55_72W6lEYsgGLqiEKhDv8RW_Rrhyphenhyphen2iav-6-gJl3pJnDYlJ_q_Q0zg/s320/Screenshot_20240223_080754_Chrome.jpg" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglyFXxCdjrjqOh8EbnV8XdE2o6Jduu_ZOoewCb_fZ2-SED6vNiIZBVBGmw0JNV7iKKguVSwmY3x6h8SIMovTcOkKaOPRag_rIMKe2QwIzN5VxbdkNoCAakqB94y_rvM_0i03jIINeNP32An94NWm8L8hOzEohIv5rMHXn6QKlIflj2Tm_ZqT9-SWqMh74a/s3648/20240224_091747.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2736" data-original-width="3648" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglyFXxCdjrjqOh8EbnV8XdE2o6Jduu_ZOoewCb_fZ2-SED6vNiIZBVBGmw0JNV7iKKguVSwmY3x6h8SIMovTcOkKaOPRag_rIMKe2QwIzN5VxbdkNoCAakqB94y_rvM_0i03jIINeNP32An94NWm8L8hOzEohIv5rMHXn6QKlIflj2Tm_ZqT9-SWqMh74a/s320/20240224_091747.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lilah had a softball game the next day but Emma spent the night. </td></tr></tbody></table><p>The Texas Crew, minus Lilah, came down to Galveston Saturday to hike at Galveston State Park, followed by a trip to The Strand, a must stop on any trip to Galveston. It was a fun day all around!</p><p>We've had some pretty nice days here in Galveston, and all have been better than up North, but I think this was the best. It was in the 70's, the sun was intense, no trees, and it got hot quick. Toni went tbe furthest and even did some jogging. Aunt Sally joined us for the hike too.</p><p>We ate lunch at the Shark Shack, walked The Strand, did a little shopping and concluded the day with ice cream, chocolate, and popcorn at La Kings Confectionary. </p><p>By evening it had cooled off so we sat around the fireplace, with the full moon, visiting with the best friends! 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We weren't present but you could see the ship and hear a little from the stand. Capacity of 6,631 people, 5 swimming pools, a roller coaster, 18 passenger decks, 21 restaurants, plus weighing 183,500 gross tons, it is the largest Carnival cruise ship. Most important to Texas is it sails out of Galveston. Lots of dignitaries on hand, of course the president of Carnival Cruise Lines, the mayor of Galveston, and the Jubilee's ceremonial godmother, Gwen Stefani. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5zE622nmbhXBilEtwl-FywW5FTRQaWHontPzktuCJ3RDoVjJFMu_tlIHXEs1XbG6ILDTszzf-NZKFtxdQSav5a9gcAoaVvlIS-qOkPpAYkbF922ar8eUd33l-XFR_yJNko6G3j-mUHAQPtfLxPpAKCVPBB-ALj14-XbJL7wGtOQiijmscWypqj_xgcF5p/s2152/20240224_165558.jpg"><img border="0" data-original-height="1189" data-original-width="2152" height="177" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5zE622nmbhXBilEtwl-FywW5FTRQaWHontPzktuCJ3RDoVjJFMu_tlIHXEs1XbG6ILDTszzf-NZKFtxdQSav5a9gcAoaVvlIS-qOkPpAYkbF922ar8eUd33l-XFR_yJNko6G3j-mUHAQPtfLxPpAKCVPBB-ALj14-XbJL7wGtOQiijmscWypqj_xgcF5p/s320/20240224_165558.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6qaERTI5T8NEkuoSg70D_T0IuntaiqtuWaX993m-57Ek-KC4kvSXTucEuQeIx4b8KX9yz26LHw-gBfpbycCR0lbdZ9NiPAQWy4oLTD3qFItO7tN2SQJlTcjyyNRO0QRH1PcHk4xsvmsWm0oFoMLGIU4fC-ZGPr_MgYsMNeINYUwCDfjhR97ouurjxBf28/s3717/20240224_165640.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2090" data-original-width="3717" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6qaERTI5T8NEkuoSg70D_T0IuntaiqtuWaX993m-57Ek-KC4kvSXTucEuQeIx4b8KX9yz26LHw-gBfpbycCR0lbdZ9NiPAQWy4oLTD3qFItO7tN2SQJlTcjyyNRO0QRH1PcHk4xsvmsWm0oFoMLGIU4fC-ZGPr_MgYsMNeINYUwCDfjhR97ouurjxBf28/s320/20240224_165640.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJoaR29dqXaW9MF2N_qB-KbjPcEQq1G-xjusxx_dPR1sd_PTfGLTqrR7-zG-kLErT0bp37ukEK7xn11n4Dyla-oP8Ea98v_g7p9eJFW0ljOyyx5dXH7omPWnycZieJjYZWphnH3YRnQ0MTdC4Y4FRUHZPMHHv1Hfz0Qp_nJqBi3Donj0cNi5wsDOP5-xBu/s2683/20240224_163705.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1509" data-original-width="2683" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJoaR29dqXaW9MF2N_qB-KbjPcEQq1G-xjusxx_dPR1sd_PTfGLTqrR7-zG-kLErT0bp37ukEK7xn11n4Dyla-oP8Ea98v_g7p9eJFW0ljOyyx5dXH7omPWnycZieJjYZWphnH3YRnQ0MTdC4Y4FRUHZPMHHv1Hfz0Qp_nJqBi3Donj0cNi5wsDOP5-xBu/s320/20240224_163705.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyOGQu__KXNf4bWYY1UEL9eUa34SrK3ptR1-RgFWruA2xJAnoylSuA9KjNcm6ZWIVRi30vr7gDTkVvsCuk9G6b4CjRW43bSVGhM_-DVfwr5cPYNuK7Y2es0vDWjRBFi_gagqA2E6B4apM0ybYawAY6Imk_JcEIqR9LR3PUMrfHckbatAun6MF1SWTFh8JQ/s1080/FB_IMG_1708818950167.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="810" data-original-width="1080" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyOGQu__KXNf4bWYY1UEL9eUa34SrK3ptR1-RgFWruA2xJAnoylSuA9KjNcm6ZWIVRi30vr7gDTkVvsCuk9G6b4CjRW43bSVGhM_-DVfwr5cPYNuK7Y2es0vDWjRBFi_gagqA2E6B4apM0ybYawAY6Imk_JcEIqR9LR3PUMrfHckbatAun6MF1SWTFh8JQ/s320/FB_IMG_1708818950167.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbX6xm-9MMx1qBwCmlDMsa8hYdv9QYKlo_RUXmPvRtr9jwojtccDsbSggVFMqkiq2Iq0WeRzl3PPAsWmz3croS2xFwgZTm4EGZ2CBMgYaXza63LG9wsQYqCYY_vXXGl1kj9kfvlSlkfoNDZHRj5cFBIQ7BMFVKl7JbjWp0sYMUO2rMOkKhj2vliDoIN_Cj/s3321/20240224_173131.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1868" data-original-width="3321" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbX6xm-9MMx1qBwCmlDMsa8hYdv9QYKlo_RUXmPvRtr9jwojtccDsbSggVFMqkiq2Iq0WeRzl3PPAsWmz3croS2xFwgZTm4EGZ2CBMgYaXza63LG9wsQYqCYY_vXXGl1kj9kfvlSlkfoNDZHRj5cFBIQ7BMFVKl7JbjWp0sYMUO2rMOkKhj2vliDoIN_Cj/s320/20240224_173131.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lots of people on the beaches today. At 5:30 p.m there was still a long line of cars on the vehicle-allowed beach section near our park.<br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Where are the Piepers now? <i><span style="color: #783f04;">Galveston, TX</span></i></b></span></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p>Parks and Paths with the Piepershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15611528798989723446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3243252316113544157.post-6839990061303472152024-02-22T23:33:00.000-06:002024-02-22T23:33:00.860-06:00The Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle is the rarest species of sea turtle and the world's most endangered.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvyOOrv_MLC2r0D0CUjPcqKiln-rO9Gl1xazX14mB1SPoczjvBLqGjatwPw9UbKeu4domU32-D6t7LHAWzbLVriOjjKMdzMQI8CUOXr5kxJ_bWab5y9AtJZ5m95K5xrQYzQjE9wAsB3Dn7ZGnR9iSwNOnjD3EAacHzJPCcMKXpV2_Bcwy-Mta9xa3CObYc/s5154/1000028207.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2901" data-original-width="5154" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvyOOrv_MLC2r0D0CUjPcqKiln-rO9Gl1xazX14mB1SPoczjvBLqGjatwPw9UbKeu4domU32-D6t7LHAWzbLVriOjjKMdzMQI8CUOXr5kxJ_bWab5y9AtJZ5m95K5xrQYzQjE9wAsB3Dn7ZGnR9iSwNOnjD3EAacHzJPCcMKXpV2_Bcwy-Mta9xa3CObYc/s320/1000028207.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Rovin Rotarian," by Kathy VanDewalli was located at the Joe Jamail Bay Park.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXAfgbatvs_tiClrT3n1tBWNjsqEvx91u0mmkBoKmcr7FeXgpfpi_kFk7bREt248Nc1lJ38g9I4SLiKxpFZqYalwqDcR8Lt4ocMmo7mgWUQUYf-dUhoM7l6XcBJ0JFFJrkUg2gEUFasQYmu0l-Oljxzau7tU7aKRlAOyzyHzUFGl8A7F3pasA6DXn9hLfD/s3777/1000028209.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2126" data-original-width="3777" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXAfgbatvs_tiClrT3n1tBWNjsqEvx91u0mmkBoKmcr7FeXgpfpi_kFk7bREt248Nc1lJ38g9I4SLiKxpFZqYalwqDcR8Lt4ocMmo7mgWUQUYf-dUhoM7l6XcBJ0JFFJrkUg2gEUFasQYmu0l-Oljxzau7tU7aKRlAOyzyHzUFGl8A7F3pasA6DXn9hLfD/s320/1000028209.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE-3_DwR7CXs-7AEE8LmV0B0cWwpzlD46ZfpnVsH-eVHTmCXAc1xs_5ySyaeaw6pXmPhhin-0jc_H8DbTYKBgscihkqkLx7raknaoO7KNe74aYzvo9xB7d940URv9wyMYCLnx_j0nmjcJiPY0sojEepFF-cTdazCPdkim-O-vVyYUlj3IsaAnIRa4dfmHn/s4163/1000028202.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2290" data-original-width="4163" height="176" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE-3_DwR7CXs-7AEE8LmV0B0cWwpzlD46ZfpnVsH-eVHTmCXAc1xs_5ySyaeaw6pXmPhhin-0jc_H8DbTYKBgscihkqkLx7raknaoO7KNe74aYzvo9xB7d940URv9wyMYCLnx_j0nmjcJiPY0sojEepFF-cTdazCPdkim-O-vVyYUlj3IsaAnIRa4dfmHn/s320/1000028202.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We kind of found "Coach," by Tracy Van Horn Reed at Shield Park. The base was there but the turtle was not. Maybe some vandalism?</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVXMwSrPdSzrZd3UNusEV7414wBvnOblm6b-dkV5UsaozcV0AGEq2yjcaV-Aj5cPHoLLigeeMIDnf1UDO9Yrp6MuhpUyIfSnH1WgxCjtsRhsNw4iZlESWSvj4psotnVp3bzoCVcPfNUL7TM3vUx_N-ofiVV7H52f4rxpcSxtNxDSxgsaH88viRSkdKWogh/s5472/1000028203.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3080" data-original-width="5472" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVXMwSrPdSzrZd3UNusEV7414wBvnOblm6b-dkV5UsaozcV0AGEq2yjcaV-Aj5cPHoLLigeeMIDnf1UDO9Yrp6MuhpUyIfSnH1WgxCjtsRhsNw4iZlESWSvj4psotnVp3bzoCVcPfNUL7TM3vUx_N-ofiVV7H52f4rxpcSxtNxDSxgsaH88viRSkdKWogh/s320/1000028203.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXm4PArddI-yO7x-QNvgStX1D9_k0DUVWuC0oztmTyp_-Aj-IHZf5Jfv5H7H6Osl06ZV9JwEOkKyW8NiDUuFB1oIJ8YiZuLYI-n3E4Q1ppIeC2bdz6bOmGKFBG7PxEoPKPZPx18ZqarCWJwzG3Gy0PPwROFuwcuoeuht9XF5JxEFZPL2H5HhEFK84vAWnr/s5076/01002756~2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2865" data-original-width="5076" height="181" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXm4PArddI-yO7x-QNvgStX1D9_k0DUVWuC0oztmTyp_-Aj-IHZf5Jfv5H7H6Osl06ZV9JwEOkKyW8NiDUuFB1oIJ8YiZuLYI-n3E4Q1ppIeC2bdz6bOmGKFBG7PxEoPKPZPx18ZqarCWJwzG3Gy0PPwROFuwcuoeuht9XF5JxEFZPL2H5HhEFK84vAWnr/s320/01002756~2.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We found "Lady Gem's Tea by the Sea," by Jane Young French, at the Turtle Island Restoration Network.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrv0k6LdhvXcMu_Kz_rKfMIi0vMPohoPkrjXS11zDH746J9JqHSIs_bSErGj4dG0DObbKx4TQ-IQctchmGdDs2HkfBRV3VnwlfDGt1exQkc4NVKj9KfA6heIied09bPXw_ijgZbMYIFFWjZdO1lknFFaQ9BpST9flJr1IM3T-BOTGVUgPxCXvGMnRFegbu/s5472/image.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3080" data-original-width="5472" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrv0k6LdhvXcMu_Kz_rKfMIi0vMPohoPkrjXS11zDH746J9JqHSIs_bSErGj4dG0DObbKx4TQ-IQctchmGdDs2HkfBRV3VnwlfDGt1exQkc4NVKj9KfA6heIied09bPXw_ijgZbMYIFFWjZdO1lknFFaQ9BpST9flJr1IM3T-BOTGVUgPxCXvGMnRFegbu/s320/image.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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Hurricanes have destruction everything except for one gun emplacement.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitGh3kmjxD0H01_C8sDojQetB4hwo6cJuH94Zb_pkMhsGEMVDpNbF8Jb58AOCq69r5MCQLW0KpqvCSKDZMni0hMaY4TGeX7zxb9kID1y4bsyDAms1CwsabRtnznX6CrqdpPtEG1QxzWC6o4-SBr9HjdcTt6OXNAGh8dRx8HTYcSNVkD_0GPztVFAQgBwcF/s5316/image.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2992" data-original-width="5316" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitGh3kmjxD0H01_C8sDojQetB4hwo6cJuH94Zb_pkMhsGEMVDpNbF8Jb58AOCq69r5MCQLW0KpqvCSKDZMni0hMaY4TGeX7zxb9kID1y4bsyDAms1CwsabRtnznX6CrqdpPtEG1QxzWC6o4-SBr9HjdcTt6OXNAGh8dRx8HTYcSNVkD_0GPztVFAQgBwcF/s320/image.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsDlAEsJiKcudvLscwA7_lxEbgov1vfdFreUUXqat5COvQ7M10NAlbI-jR_Mqi7pQStc0nUhADTSNFzj2kjSRz3cI5Zs12HnMrRvQ4qpnPP4Qo_uCVe3nCtkeeqKyeRzu-cz3cMcL3TPOXubY3pPNqP2fP1Oxj2zp7UwNor4TXfCPcIVgSHAQ6jHk-JpCF/s4032/20240221_104602.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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The last turtle for now. We are just missing two turtle sculptures that were vandalized!</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8CuVSs62h-3VEvUvkHlNKd4sJ0bgC9wQw5QRfeebnKPmbjaSz2z49f1jB63VoiMwEDzjXntOanxck9RGh0lqK7DdbF1CSsaPQnQwE-cYAOHA2U3tQvLHcbqlHNqCxQ9cVNfFbDzuImzx-GlXs2IPtFEA039yK09qJH_aZ_AHzKK1PiYaoCE_0IbN_spQC/s5472/01002815.jpg"><img border="0" data-original-height="3080" data-original-width="5472" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8CuVSs62h-3VEvUvkHlNKd4sJ0bgC9wQw5QRfeebnKPmbjaSz2z49f1jB63VoiMwEDzjXntOanxck9RGh0lqK7DdbF1CSsaPQnQwE-cYAOHA2U3tQvLHcbqlHNqCxQ9cVNfFbDzuImzx-GlXs2IPtFEA039yK09qJH_aZ_AHzKK1PiYaoCE_0IbN_spQC/s320/01002815.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPdYhvirOCI_Byrge6LyAsRnZ3rht3aidTjIwiO06kmtHTk58sIM_R28ufNfVIS5uLqAmdPSiKsTk5LsC40Vf277WBYWVGND6V6r1rRssM5b38tIAl-rPaIfcBLnjPVVQsmCREX5-c55yhtbLof0B9H5EPmSueuO2AIsBk57F9PnWw3NBs2AHNjl2IbopN/s2995/20240221_164654~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2026" data-original-width="2995" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPdYhvirOCI_Byrge6LyAsRnZ3rht3aidTjIwiO06kmtHTk58sIM_R28ufNfVIS5uLqAmdPSiKsTk5LsC40Vf277WBYWVGND6V6r1rRssM5b38tIAl-rPaIfcBLnjPVVQsmCREX5-c55yhtbLof0B9H5EPmSueuO2AIsBk57F9PnWw3NBs2AHNjl2IbopN/s320/20240221_164654~2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV43ywvXjHeSXYlGdleqDqNcv9JX6NxQIayX9oR_WK2aXTv-0NjRX05XabNc-xrMUt3iPGainN5gXTqSDPu6wv5zTQJ2dX-hfDYnUmn0HHrBrOH_g8KDd8i-a5YipuxZayoAEWNFMpp4PfaW2F3I72ETKap7XEyNIywsePNVtEfp9cin85i7DcxmRNausX/s4032/20240221_164840~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV43ywvXjHeSXYlGdleqDqNcv9JX6NxQIayX9oR_WK2aXTv-0NjRX05XabNc-xrMUt3iPGainN5gXTqSDPu6wv5zTQJ2dX-hfDYnUmn0HHrBrOH_g8KDd8i-a5YipuxZayoAEWNFMpp4PfaW2F3I72ETKap7XEyNIywsePNVtEfp9cin85i7DcxmRNausX/s320/20240221_164840~2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidbDqePOZG2RuRAkdVucGcwcwSlMtII34cmjPPA8AN4uUF-REslR-MN4JNIQ0sONODHqvCA_LLfjB-s6ynui5IrKvH7Fti8j8kQHs_YvLPQGjBYVOzmibJF2dsngQrCCwB1yHWIjLT5pYe-W5y-scf1i7-dhanWJbFee1IjI7BK1MJ5-B0HQNKm_RVn81m/s4032/20240220_124708.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidbDqePOZG2RuRAkdVucGcwcwSlMtII34cmjPPA8AN4uUF-REslR-MN4JNIQ0sONODHqvCA_LLfjB-s6ynui5IrKvH7Fti8j8kQHs_YvLPQGjBYVOzmibJF2dsngQrCCwB1yHWIjLT5pYe-W5y-scf1i7-dhanWJbFee1IjI7BK1MJ5-B0HQNKm_RVn81m/s320/20240220_124708.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">When we traded our couch in for theater seating we did temporary flooring under it. This week Pat put in LVP to match our dinette floor. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRVnwJ-K_s-E2oacCfJx4x20ekJuEgwaNVRQuOrJG-od1rAIg3Hjjr5dQYLhGrglqD4khibnQrO-74wiAcmxKIEpifIC3OjPeGT_73NbKZfNO0mqWhlPHEBN61w9O-dgz06Na1s1liFOo4Ql4iGb7sKIjOFEtLvGvcHVQk_uni7PrgC2JucLAZ84HUyhkE/s4032/20240220_154025.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRVnwJ-K_s-E2oacCfJx4x20ekJuEgwaNVRQuOrJG-od1rAIg3Hjjr5dQYLhGrglqD4khibnQrO-74wiAcmxKIEpifIC3OjPeGT_73NbKZfNO0mqWhlPHEBN61w9O-dgz06Na1s1liFOo4Ql4iGb7sKIjOFEtLvGvcHVQk_uni7PrgC2JucLAZ84HUyhkE/s320/20240220_154025.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDpKWIS8Evz9CC0emPdYzr-BOKrAGZ6c369uORWfP-xQUDyp_HXF05aZ1VYFXU4rEv1GgItC5y3R_CeI25lQK-6dRhJ90BHnh0tMsGwJlf_ehqIcdax8oRZag_anF7L43PA8M6pQmZHAhFV1F_qd_eV9fE-2SnbhEr6wUtTukjms5Tm8ahEbMe4JamrxrX/s2022/20240220_143059.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2022" data-original-width="1137" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDpKWIS8Evz9CC0emPdYzr-BOKrAGZ6c369uORWfP-xQUDyp_HXF05aZ1VYFXU4rEv1GgItC5y3R_CeI25lQK-6dRhJ90BHnh0tMsGwJlf_ehqIcdax8oRZag_anF7L43PA8M6pQmZHAhFV1F_qd_eV9fE-2SnbhEr6wUtTukjms5Tm8ahEbMe4JamrxrX/s320/20240220_143059.jpg" width="180" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Oops! I fell last week. I wasn't sure if the pain in my foot might be related to the toenail they removed a week prior so I went in. Nope, I rebroke my little toe right at the bottom, right where I broke it a month ago. She did pretty much what I did the first time, splint it and stabilize the foot. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thursday night the La Porte, TX middle school band performed a practice concert for an upcoming contest. Alexa is the blonde clarinet player.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dynMvonH0WJyn7Ih6_r3IRH-NGGs-Add1Nlypz41B8XSyIKH0jtwJ6Twx-6iR2u0-WmoMelYCapf_3_WszkMg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Where are the Piepers now? <i><span style="color: #e69138;">Galveston, TX</span></i></b></span></div>Parks and Paths with the Piepershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15611528798989723446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3243252316113544157.post-81982962209806903452024-02-21T09:45:00.000-06:002024-02-21T09:45:12.402-06:00It was all about Clara!<p>What a rainy and very cold weekend. Except for returning some shells, not beach weather. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><b>SATURDAY</b></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcVQz5XdqL_VyEJftnfTIHcMZ97LJzgQI90SdangAemoSAThdu1iRS_pN2DapRhUBlhq4l3k0rcA6iiTlJihI6Lmuxd-EEfD4WGQ5QgyGELiFqO_q8gY_5f1cbpxHdF-1hEyrDhSArhSAIGHgO3HtGEvsKe3srtviZ6ez43RX6dax2II5WVvtVkPBtQXJo/s4032/20240217_204604.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcVQz5XdqL_VyEJftnfTIHcMZ97LJzgQI90SdangAemoSAThdu1iRS_pN2DapRhUBlhq4l3k0rcA6iiTlJihI6Lmuxd-EEfD4WGQ5QgyGELiFqO_q8gY_5f1cbpxHdF-1hEyrDhSArhSAIGHgO3HtGEvsKe3srtviZ6ez43RX6dax2II5WVvtVkPBtQXJo/s320/20240217_204604.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Pear Tarts were very good. Extra puff pastry was topped with some cinnamon and sugar. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXHIVcZyeYUgvA3deR3X4ezDsoCl9NOpoowG_Dgc_CKaGTtW2CUsGHfL4br9oPlAu2q3mY-LWnPMMlHxlNYJeBiFJ3irk-2OiPceZ9VXiqP1N2apHOa4sCfs1MHFP55y8POBoyGveAmAdu9lEjw0t2owvpr4XE8IkjBBvWMknp73TNvw-4PrlyKeXrphjk/s4032/20240217_202925.jpg"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXHIVcZyeYUgvA3deR3X4ezDsoCl9NOpoowG_Dgc_CKaGTtW2CUsGHfL4br9oPlAu2q3mY-LWnPMMlHxlNYJeBiFJ3irk-2OiPceZ9VXiqP1N2apHOa4sCfs1MHFP55y8POBoyGveAmAdu9lEjw0t2owvpr4XE8IkjBBvWMknp73TNvw-4PrlyKeXrphjk/s320/20240217_202925.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5q1XLMHr5JGj1XKBvA5JMPjrZLgaIdLO6d-vQdhjwB9HaQ5aO7p4loNXNNQTZmtprlOVrz8UJC97TedUZlZMZ4904hgfOPsyCyHb7_7nWiUdd91HAndFappyq1MhEHcwvphyphenhyphenlYhsvz9ES8lasMaAw9RdXPZ5MRljVH8KKOAwxv4dityFFaadLu-qcrL0e/s4032/20240217_190628.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5q1XLMHr5JGj1XKBvA5JMPjrZLgaIdLO6d-vQdhjwB9HaQ5aO7p4loNXNNQTZmtprlOVrz8UJC97TedUZlZMZ4904hgfOPsyCyHb7_7nWiUdd91HAndFappyq1MhEHcwvphyphenhyphenlYhsvz9ES8lasMaAw9RdXPZ5MRljVH8KKOAwxv4dityFFaadLu-qcrL0e/s320/20240217_190628.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dishes, dishes, and more dishes this weekend!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBEfyBRCglNVr2GfKIBRpkirI06ODqgq1cuB41iyDvaEOSflL0oZRhApYGFBH3iaaZu6Ln-NydQ5JxxTUV24y7V5LYJup3L5tiIMjLdWWMqtoICk4QXMhztKhzF3kMsDUudIJIm2-Z5hdW9x55B9j8yxJri8eLb02Eo4fijTLitDBlVquYU8JWRLdJVHC5/s4032/20240217_184541.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBEfyBRCglNVr2GfKIBRpkirI06ODqgq1cuB41iyDvaEOSflL0oZRhApYGFBH3iaaZu6Ln-NydQ5JxxTUV24y7V5LYJup3L5tiIMjLdWWMqtoICk4QXMhztKhzF3kMsDUudIJIm2-Z5hdW9x55B9j8yxJri8eLb02Eo4fijTLitDBlVquYU8JWRLdJVHC5/w320-h180/20240217_184541.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Peasant bread to go with the Pumpkin Soup we made from Clara's cookbook. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWQSYaT9J4oAYvGrfW_pRrp9X3-Fl-GGt7o1oTdUgdsXNzc4Bqnc7bKx2lN2z2IWSNgfo7eExnubZsA9Op8QhiwGwg6xCYTvxzZsI4Sqidh7Hi_hQcuK9MURySZleVdNqo-IuB8SEG8yEhTcuxDd06KHRk8gcqkooIDQZOTYd1U8Vlo5K21PZgKXocRQsl/s4032/20240217_171031.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWQSYaT9J4oAYvGrfW_pRrp9X3-Fl-GGt7o1oTdUgdsXNzc4Bqnc7bKx2lN2z2IWSNgfo7eExnubZsA9Op8QhiwGwg6xCYTvxzZsI4Sqidh7Hi_hQcuK9MURySZleVdNqo-IuB8SEG8yEhTcuxDd06KHRk8gcqkooIDQZOTYd1U8Vlo5K21PZgKXocRQsl/s320/20240217_171031.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Clara was the winner. She promoted herself to banker.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1POkLSeiMTE5pzKlojSSh97KAlJQ1UbH4Zn2cmGj6mkBrGPnyUEKMF9yZyjwPHxwLnTNeUWNjeO__lcig49RpL_0uLqb6OZ1Zgd_KiUeyaPXUrhamHs1Kqk1uCYawG1hEZ5DWaVLe0A3TfS48SfR6ddKCzhgJSN0N3l0TXR1cAX5GXutwFcnoMtzy9tBs/s3120/20240217_132903.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1755" data-original-width="3120" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1POkLSeiMTE5pzKlojSSh97KAlJQ1UbH4Zn2cmGj6mkBrGPnyUEKMF9yZyjwPHxwLnTNeUWNjeO__lcig49RpL_0uLqb6OZ1Zgd_KiUeyaPXUrhamHs1Kqk1uCYawG1hEZ5DWaVLe0A3TfS48SfR6ddKCzhgJSN0N3l0TXR1cAX5GXutwFcnoMtzy9tBs/s320/20240217_132903.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rita's Italian Ice and Custard.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQCLhgd1D6LqBy-u06ATaR5SEmTe7AFlbw4Z9NF1EXOsaEtNSl8zvgpz9UQgBYW4EO_Krz60p0s9P3kulfPA_60Xk2uq2J0WA0HfKK4p3co5NxFTpI1_hZWbklY2X9xfRIN2sQUZdOpi2coQ9ntgVgkvmVxIKNRTaPi2dk7KarQsOiYdqTFxO1FGGhzsZi/s2720/20240217_130618.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1784" data-original-width="2720" height="210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQCLhgd1D6LqBy-u06ATaR5SEmTe7AFlbw4Z9NF1EXOsaEtNSl8zvgpz9UQgBYW4EO_Krz60p0s9P3kulfPA_60Xk2uq2J0WA0HfKK4p3co5NxFTpI1_hZWbklY2X9xfRIN2sQUZdOpi2coQ9ntgVgkvmVxIKNRTaPi2dk7KarQsOiYdqTFxO1FGGhzsZi/s320/20240217_130618.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Grandpa received a twisty heart from Clara.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinsy1v8sigzNaIuYtnIa5uR8HFOa8fHmBgbjC-gcZJy2EMhbri_DIyOz1xgHpGUhpqWHBaHSbglVhJVo8ijjREv7DOK3cLwlTLoVbebl3cMM4FWfWEQuiK6-iKiUOj8kNONVmBIMN2DmG4rdcCMbpGv_kEXFwerhqgWAiJrYmfLD7yV2o3S-hMoWNmRp2x/s4032/20240217_125648.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinsy1v8sigzNaIuYtnIa5uR8HFOa8fHmBgbjC-gcZJy2EMhbri_DIyOz1xgHpGUhpqWHBaHSbglVhJVo8ijjREv7DOK3cLwlTLoVbebl3cMM4FWfWEQuiK6-iKiUOj8kNONVmBIMN2DmG4rdcCMbpGv_kEXFwerhqgWAiJrYmfLD7yV2o3S-hMoWNmRp2x/s320/20240217_125648.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Two of the eleven new turtle sculptures since we were here last. These sculptures showcase the Kemp's Ridley sea turtles that live on the coast in this area. "Torte," by Therin Edward and Kara Ward.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD_o5rU6F9flSwt9DARL0ykXSzz7py-zrLZAy2q22M4Udr2tRcOx2pFU_SKoKzjW9_MWJH6EhGK_rpnIqkExsS7DwYQ_x_ucz8WuwsLX6t6lVcAQMP0jDpXwBs-DT2OvIXY-m1owTOXlN8GN03RObUbFzKwvn0GK2ERpUTcZ5a_MZsEfvexXgehp4J1dxz/s4032/20240217_130409.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD_o5rU6F9flSwt9DARL0ykXSzz7py-zrLZAy2q22M4Udr2tRcOx2pFU_SKoKzjW9_MWJH6EhGK_rpnIqkExsS7DwYQ_x_ucz8WuwsLX6t6lVcAQMP0jDpXwBs-DT2OvIXY-m1owTOXlN8GN03RObUbFzKwvn0GK2ERpUTcZ5a_MZsEfvexXgehp4J1dxz/s320/20240217_130409.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Wheels," by Alexndra Krontimas</td></tr></tbody></table>I<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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A favorite of all 3 of my boys and all 7 of my grandkids. Clara, the youngest, read it to us this past weekend!</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Where are the Piepers now? <i><span style="color: #38761d;">Galveston, TX</span></i></b></span></div><p></p>Parks and Paths with the Piepershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15611528798989723446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3243252316113544157.post-53233713673233523632024-02-20T08:42:00.001-06:002024-02-20T08:42:43.987-06:00Galveston has a lot to offer!<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjyj5OcTVhJC1BHsSsRrB1H9eU4zxgtvkEvk40gkiHx0gp8xkXv7aIP37d-h5-N-Xm2I7zXihPDKQO5KRcpcMlhevzJKpHbw2_yOaS7ViWLNvJAO3RzgN9hlXl3tOstpjnejoBwfE-wXLiZqHIKEBoBQ1oZKQf8olzLk6ZKI8SpAaciLr-WAmZmgL9_fI2/s3392/20240219_112424.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1908" data-original-width="3392" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjyj5OcTVhJC1BHsSsRrB1H9eU4zxgtvkEvk40gkiHx0gp8xkXv7aIP37d-h5-N-Xm2I7zXihPDKQO5KRcpcMlhevzJKpHbw2_yOaS7ViWLNvJAO3RzgN9hlXl3tOstpjnejoBwfE-wXLiZqHIKEBoBQ1oZKQf8olzLk6ZKI8SpAaciLr-WAmZmgL9_fI2/s320/20240219_112424.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Bishop's Palace in Galveston.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIrJ288-nRr7xTfXesKndadZ1iEF8ntsoybq-SRJZJNIFRzFj1gXEThiRRbmuiC0tAJeKUX9E1AnOWOGWaCfWcTApkPuquRbMlyMBfyCt-S92Fa03eV0flz1cGG2TPyyCqrW2wq7zq0ytN9sRUJ6eg8e_3L_fn3ZeI9O7Py02vzCU4mPcIEBHpDMb3JSoF/s2993/20240218_095903.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1684" data-original-width="2993" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIrJ288-nRr7xTfXesKndadZ1iEF8ntsoybq-SRJZJNIFRzFj1gXEThiRRbmuiC0tAJeKUX9E1AnOWOGWaCfWcTApkPuquRbMlyMBfyCt-S92Fa03eV0flz1cGG2TPyyCqrW2wq7zq0ytN9sRUJ6eg8e_3L_fn3ZeI9O7Py02vzCU4mPcIEBHpDMb3JSoF/s320/20240218_095903.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Smitty" by Elizabeth Punches</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikuHz7U9dxewKQ5BBhJ5-3Ymk_B8gDWYWsaT-quAjGxFykfM7Z4y4065lGeuJ5F384v2Ewpwo7Zl5kCbaLdPev7wIOZQG-1wD4jEEk-SkmdcIfobWtjxLwWo-YWk9GhbgWcEH9naMEZiVnRhWPrMxHsocknGwz1cIn7Jwm1ZBaQ7HMn1Snqu4LZ81vbGj8/s1327/20240218_134704~2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="746" data-original-width="1327" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikuHz7U9dxewKQ5BBhJ5-3Ymk_B8gDWYWsaT-quAjGxFykfM7Z4y4065lGeuJ5F384v2Ewpwo7Zl5kCbaLdPev7wIOZQG-1wD4jEEk-SkmdcIfobWtjxLwWo-YWk9GhbgWcEH9naMEZiVnRhWPrMxHsocknGwz1cIn7Jwm1ZBaQ7HMn1Snqu4LZ81vbGj8/s320/20240218_134704~2.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Originally, the Peanut Butter Warehouse stored coffee, peanut butter, and candy. It has been transformed into lofts, an event center and boutiques.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL2bTHrifo5CigCy6dzN1eS5PshMUU279ajELCscYvZFiCWOFjRqRhwQHDjtRQaewdfZKkhenHUXqsQ4GU66VTk9yzypJbTHejxeyFDPTdQPAZDs5SHTAvdq9y6Zw4qk2ld4f9meas7ZC8a8V6uzgoqFZ_3xz_Wqqdij3g4HQRdiGdMGxqbx-rTQDWlgf9/s5472/image.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3080" data-original-width="5472" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL2bTHrifo5CigCy6dzN1eS5PshMUU279ajELCscYvZFiCWOFjRqRhwQHDjtRQaewdfZKkhenHUXqsQ4GU66VTk9yzypJbTHejxeyFDPTdQPAZDs5SHTAvdq9y6Zw4qk2ld4f9meas7ZC8a8V6uzgoqFZ_3xz_Wqqdij3g4HQRdiGdMGxqbx-rTQDWlgf9/s320/image.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Washed Ashore</i> sculpture 'Stanley the Sturgeon" on Pleasure Pier.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpQd-KYzxAeW_xRhCK5oGy2z_T5r-7rhyphenhyphen07g0KlXQYbwj_FOtGIvOOfIIiN_b31gMaQl0A6q812gQ62ZRES0am9IG3d_3uWM2bS7JZu3MNgNl07pbd7G3PwiDNVwYODMwVolvTtsvwUB-y9uOrHIryXjSDYebLNoyv5f9bXlHVgjLrAcKReh9XXlpY3prn/s4483/01002728~2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2523" data-original-width="4483" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpQd-KYzxAeW_xRhCK5oGy2z_T5r-7rhyphenhyphen07g0KlXQYbwj_FOtGIvOOfIIiN_b31gMaQl0A6q812gQ62ZRES0am9IG3d_3uWM2bS7JZu3MNgNl07pbd7G3PwiDNVwYODMwVolvTtsvwUB-y9uOrHIryXjSDYebLNoyv5f9bXlHVgjLrAcKReh9XXlpY3prn/s320/01002728~2.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Brody the Adélie Penguin" located at Moody Mansion </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8rMURUY3IFm06PdC5JDImCjcI9-UtExi_wcLwz51JHQtbL_8Of1PIUodC_a49AcXxzXLSkF2P7HUWEsS_pbl2irw6QXAGsRT9XqiiFHtbA_ZlyHNB1tylMeDe4rNvKzozFOC3tdZb2LBfiU9g9lssk5VfUFxPxmvPVALh45Pt-x7grkUlpzCJC-_d4ZAh/s5472/01002731.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsnFkgG6g0g7U04syTky2UfQzZf8TmmbWRt97hSlfOtil6xkAvSpiRBm9hvbbhuW1wGFR94TOwTo1NANZm5A_GfRQCtXFacocFcpudXFvaRbKB_GEiCgCsOsMp9G6d_yelwiKmExttkcegrzzx_lv3S2VSsYgTJeqQvyQhav7sTsDJ7MaC6x6h8UO3CAgT/s5472/01002735.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3080" data-original-width="5472" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsnFkgG6g0g7U04syTky2UfQzZf8TmmbWRt97hSlfOtil6xkAvSpiRBm9hvbbhuW1wGFR94TOwTo1NANZm5A_GfRQCtXFacocFcpudXFvaRbKB_GEiCgCsOsMp9G6d_yelwiKmExttkcegrzzx_lv3S2VSsYgTJeqQvyQhav7sTsDJ7MaC6x6h8UO3CAgT/s320/01002735.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I've posted this before, but the $150 million yatch with a pool, 7 state rooms, and a helipad deserves another post. It is owned by Tilman Feritta, businessman, author and TV personality who is a Galveston native</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbiqSuyhA00eVbncmZQoF6spCXi8uoKmsR_pVWyobyQqjU24HQALFRnARXg2OKOkisjjXR1_75MWCT1xvkxB7AanlmAM5nh6oKZ-kJFSHl5BlIId1FzcbOem0jPvs3fC_q8xd6kyPWO-i263b8xSlz0-jWe6RX9N51F4BfrBbX_2pC-g0lmziVCGSEL_iy/s3555/20240218_100557.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2013" data-original-width="3555" height="181" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbiqSuyhA00eVbncmZQoF6spCXi8uoKmsR_pVWyobyQqjU24HQALFRnARXg2OKOkisjjXR1_75MWCT1xvkxB7AanlmAM5nh6oKZ-kJFSHl5BlIId1FzcbOem0jPvs3fC_q8xd6kyPWO-i263b8xSlz0-jWe6RX9N51F4BfrBbX_2pC-g0lmziVCGSEL_iy/s320/20240218_100557.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Which reminds me we were behind this $85,000 electric car!</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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He set his tent up back by the dunes unlike a few others. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYy12YB1j4VbnnBHQ02MMBGLRURTZ8QZFM-nPLxBFJqAVI8ma__JqoB_vvYYpCsQ0wgAwdgGAuoDdDwV2sT-zHG_wsEyhKx2szK9VmPtfs9gkI196CG_EnaDMKb3smP2N5dx30bYnnVydCPjwS2NJnoDIEZiguPfSokOpp7hXJHGG5I3txC5EgrBBG4rUc/s2807/20240218_162612.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1680" data-original-width="2807" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYy12YB1j4VbnnBHQ02MMBGLRURTZ8QZFM-nPLxBFJqAVI8ma__JqoB_vvYYpCsQ0wgAwdgGAuoDdDwV2sT-zHG_wsEyhKx2szK9VmPtfs9gkI196CG_EnaDMKb3smP2N5dx30bYnnVydCPjwS2NJnoDIEZiguPfSokOpp7hXJHGG5I3txC5EgrBBG4rUc/s320/20240218_162612.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">On Monday Sally and I took an audio tour of</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">the Bishops Palace, originally Gresham's House. It is a 19,000 sq. ft. Victorian-style house built from 1877-1892. The house is three stories high over a raised basement with 52 rooms. Made of stone (23" thick walls) and steel it survived the great hurricane of 1900, where hundreds of survivors were welcomed.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Marble fireplaces, from all over the world (two were purchased after becoming World Fair winners), different woods in each room with no expense spared in building this ornate home. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It was built for Colonel Walter (also an attorney, legislater, founder of the Gulf, Colorado and Sante Fe Railroad and an entrepreneur) and Josephine Gresham (an accomplished artist) and their 9 children, 7 of whom survived to adulthood. In 1923 it was purchased by the Catholic Diocese of Galveston for the bishop at that time, and his two sisters. After the diocesan offices were moved to Houston in 1963 it was opened to the public with proceeds going to the UT medical school's Newman Center, located in it's basement. In 2013 it was purchased by the Galveston Historical Foundation for $3 million.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It is recognized as one of America's finest examples of Victorian and Gilded-Age extravagance. It is cited by the American Institute of Architects as one of the 100 most important buildings in America. Built for $250,000, purchased in 1923 for $40,500, it is currently worth over $5.5 million.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3pf7DziwBEg71Keh1nVjVWeLzu2dl4zYJF9XCf3-almgGBiC5faHqeTo8TJPwwtxa8gwVe-_j784Rqsvs1VGTTB7bDQc6hbL63yTG0M85913_RwKNBZHq2eL1_ngWvfn-iuWjh-k-OdAMoCV6p15yraNdPaWUjKHgr-91XQjqU0VMJlXKU74-q8_OdQAk/s4032/20240219_103108.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2268" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3pf7DziwBEg71Keh1nVjVWeLzu2dl4zYJF9XCf3-almgGBiC5faHqeTo8TJPwwtxa8gwVe-_j784Rqsvs1VGTTB7bDQc6hbL63yTG0M85913_RwKNBZHq2eL1_ngWvfn-iuWjh-k-OdAMoCV6p15yraNdPaWUjKHgr-91XQjqU0VMJlXKU74-q8_OdQAk/s320/20240219_103108.jpg" width="180" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuDz9A0Yd5270ZJBIKOqlzEvbJrSXL3vFGMsjnbJa6BMb7aPR58wiUJvmyr8Y1Ciw92gqlZ6pV6oEoBnMRfNZ8ShRQteVnfV94hh4wvkh5wN1-WH1K2nNYB-EI_mclassh6JVYmLtG2a2RjjgC3Mkg1GWqqWD4zrCtHINlJYW3dAcFCrHBPBcE_70N1k6L/s1968/20240219_103008.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1657" data-original-width="1968" height="269" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuDz9A0Yd5270ZJBIKOqlzEvbJrSXL3vFGMsjnbJa6BMb7aPR58wiUJvmyr8Y1Ciw92gqlZ6pV6oEoBnMRfNZ8ShRQteVnfV94hh4wvkh5wN1-WH1K2nNYB-EI_mclassh6JVYmLtG2a2RjjgC3Mkg1GWqqWD4zrCtHINlJYW3dAcFCrHBPBcE_70N1k6L/s320/20240219_103008.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Windows open from the top to let in air, but also from the bottom so you could walk outside to the many balcanies. There were interior windows that allowed air to flow through the house. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMpyK1J6VQ_VwptaSDzTcafEs9xoOnKJM-N5-FJGQqcDkP-WTqqBqmUxTWNqdYGpMymJ2u5c7eP_0Pd6v_IuhKM5qptpH_jorDApdfOLhfyGWNEISKm60LWgeYwALTUiVV9LFfCqEaP4aFHlwj__Z_s_NTJfiQ-yDDiFlVgmoIkTYnfE2PT-qJ8gbzdkdn/s3709/20240219_103539.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3709" data-original-width="1998" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMpyK1J6VQ_VwptaSDzTcafEs9xoOnKJM-N5-FJGQqcDkP-WTqqBqmUxTWNqdYGpMymJ2u5c7eP_0Pd6v_IuhKM5qptpH_jorDApdfOLhfyGWNEISKm60LWgeYwALTUiVV9LFfCqEaP4aFHlwj__Z_s_NTJfiQ-yDDiFlVgmoIkTYnfE2PT-qJ8gbzdkdn/s320/20240219_103539.jpg" width="172" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">In the mirror noticed one of the hand-painted ceilings.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9hkgYfd2ER6xNzEmLByVltDq9TtR-d2QQEFOtajX1qY1yiP8T3RMCvQqOGXjz5QGf5s3BGJcMAMWqC0szBv5nkZKjyvzzldIdwMjH00Ra4UC7AAdyM0qaEeQFr_zNYTDCmgBBW0_0lZTXLdjakyqd6GNapp6jEvGRe8NebSDTt_NpvvCAEONtcPOPpv9b/s4032/image.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9hkgYfd2ER6xNzEmLByVltDq9TtR-d2QQEFOtajX1qY1yiP8T3RMCvQqOGXjz5QGf5s3BGJcMAMWqC0szBv5nkZKjyvzzldIdwMjH00Ra4UC7AAdyM0qaEeQFr_zNYTDCmgBBW0_0lZTXLdjakyqd6GNapp6jEvGRe8NebSDTt_NpvvCAEONtcPOPpv9b/s320/image.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The main kitchen is in the basement which we didn't have access to. This was originally a warming kitchen that was expanded when the Bishop moved in. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_Iw7Q0gFjUVjCT3vIE9QS3r38Mlf9zle_1HFSkx-Pn_WdhqSWkD2bagohvK8dcJDp1pqRUhLA_Un0ARWHzBy6PN_hXjIkRKefwoOVI1WtfX5Vklg_4tzA3f7A-mlNeyyrR8pjy424hBB17-6z-wCNAykgeSxqkLi1bw4raVR4t6Jrh7UpHV9CtYWgsagk/s4032/20240219_105516.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2268" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_Iw7Q0gFjUVjCT3vIE9QS3r38Mlf9zle_1HFSkx-Pn_WdhqSWkD2bagohvK8dcJDp1pqRUhLA_Un0ARWHzBy6PN_hXjIkRKefwoOVI1WtfX5Vklg_4tzA3f7A-mlNeyyrR8pjy424hBB17-6z-wCNAykgeSxqkLi1bw4raVR4t6Jrh7UpHV9CtYWgsagk/s320/20240219_105516.jpg" width="180" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGfCf73Aet-c9Q2YsI4qCgf5vjziTAb-TPQZjD3orPvqYThDpuOg0on8RrCr_QXzkB38H_U6BLp8G40ch_yaEfNskgBuxWHcb4bzGfJGTuSWTQcB2aNlmStOmoY_aMkIc04929RZCgbf8Exefxe1VY9v3XhG1CM0Qsx0eQ_0ClxkKRd20nVv7E2nT09E-x/s2351/20240219_105849.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1322" data-original-width="2351" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGfCf73Aet-c9Q2YsI4qCgf5vjziTAb-TPQZjD3orPvqYThDpuOg0on8RrCr_QXzkB38H_U6BLp8G40ch_yaEfNskgBuxWHcb4bzGfJGTuSWTQcB2aNlmStOmoY_aMkIc04929RZCgbf8Exefxe1VY9v3XhG1CM0Qsx0eQ_0ClxkKRd20nVv7E2nT09E-x/s320/20240219_105849.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of the few houses of its time with indoor plumbing and electricity.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXzr0Snq-9VM6Pi7g_DZIIB3RxaKLOXZDEPKByc9NxdvxsfvWRcBxbbgRBAInvWuRA4QohaBoUtnBfE9nzb_IWJi3fFjjZBdSuJyC_i4a0JkOmlAJ1gTtkg1jYrh3CtDvuqt6Bccw0e78i2lghewbHKhgaqq9YlPL9nheK4Y0cl9LkTRoeDj2zVBC2af5i/s4032/20240219_105854.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXzr0Snq-9VM6Pi7g_DZIIB3RxaKLOXZDEPKByc9NxdvxsfvWRcBxbbgRBAInvWuRA4QohaBoUtnBfE9nzb_IWJi3fFjjZBdSuJyC_i4a0JkOmlAJ1gTtkg1jYrh3CtDvuqt6Bccw0e78i2lghewbHKhgaqq9YlPL9nheK4Y0cl9LkTRoeDj2zVBC2af5i/s320/20240219_105854.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Q</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR-0sCryDKW6UcGN5ENQzNx1Cwn5LeDv5AUp1nZZx3-JnjwK8CNpRBS3Eq6rZxYM4L0LiBh0CYHe2UxuLFCswwUReAnix6_ZZeCjhHCzbI8KCzZFYBDu8lGSyLU4lFH38RkMx3IHswu0xmpb4ryyIKXIMKFjv9yIwuvUvMMVQanDCFov-X7KLPAtbeygZW/s4032/20240219_105151~2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR-0sCryDKW6UcGN5ENQzNx1Cwn5LeDv5AUp1nZZx3-JnjwK8CNpRBS3Eq6rZxYM4L0LiBh0CYHe2UxuLFCswwUReAnix6_ZZeCjhHCzbI8KCzZFYBDu8lGSyLU4lFH38RkMx3IHswu0xmpb4ryyIKXIMKFjv9yIwuvUvMMVQanDCFov-X7KLPAtbeygZW/s320/20240219_105151~2.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The main floor had a large bedroom for each of the two Gresham daughters. When the Bishop moved in he took one for his bedroom and the other was converted into a chapel. The boys rooms and Josephine's art studio were in the attic, which we didn't have access to.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8qElma82zmd4aEGEOGmBqIdpOaOo0dOklGN9EkOaaDPkyQDIoBV4oNLM-0YxRBSLpSe-wFvYFYeemUVOQgqdT0WkZFAVRYOiqJIQZBHa-NxgMOC9uH4tiD5rEW2u0rRHR080NmSBHASQ1KGdW43lZU3GDAUr2mMQ-n67N2q-vZiLJooMvbxbKMdf0eBXz/s4032/20240219_105303.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8qElma82zmd4aEGEOGmBqIdpOaOo0dOklGN9EkOaaDPkyQDIoBV4oNLM-0YxRBSLpSe-wFvYFYeemUVOQgqdT0WkZFAVRYOiqJIQZBHa-NxgMOC9uH4tiD5rEW2u0rRHR080NmSBHASQ1KGdW43lZU3GDAUr2mMQ-n67N2q-vZiLJooMvbxbKMdf0eBXz/s320/20240219_105303.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">3 of the 4 stained glass windows of the apostles in the chapel. Many of the original stained glass windows were destroyed by hurricanes.</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4AfWPBwmiWM95DMNvurGeTGH2igyTX_ZZukOfuUWIE_X3yJDLazXVsI-uR6_-cwXhAh3GMwXIbIJGceTAWOsPF0s4bQ_V5QiQuoL77C7gigiqNJRK4p_RRpv0Zy-5Gsx0W1IdO7ROpsy8kkvT-OHz6E1tS-rqEMZleo5qjqiX7s-G8D2HrEdXOBHNBliY/s2937/20240219_105354.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2937" data-original-width="2268" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4AfWPBwmiWM95DMNvurGeTGH2igyTX_ZZukOfuUWIE_X3yJDLazXVsI-uR6_-cwXhAh3GMwXIbIJGceTAWOsPF0s4bQ_V5QiQuoL77C7gigiqNJRK4p_RRpv0Zy-5Gsx0W1IdO7ROpsy8kkvT-OHz6E1tS-rqEMZleo5qjqiX7s-G8D2HrEdXOBHNBliY/s320/20240219_105354.jpg" width="247" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bishop Christopher Byrne</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf4AY2fPxT8TCgmwoGSMk2Fa4GYPXT5aedsAaRmgzMRGSEz3EqXkWqAmK-JjJoasSI3PyFyZRBFRrFzTAagtbovck5ochtd0asc0f_eiaOuoU8XaHcvOktxCu0YY3HC63Brbv4OXD5mJjeRnCnjITbwGkNZR-PxR-iRhpPpUlZuiWeMyVQlTtCWJdVWDg-/s4032/20240219_104711.jpg"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf4AY2fPxT8TCgmwoGSMk2Fa4GYPXT5aedsAaRmgzMRGSEz3EqXkWqAmK-JjJoasSI3PyFyZRBFRrFzTAagtbovck5ochtd0asc0f_eiaOuoU8XaHcvOktxCu0YY3HC63Brbv4OXD5mJjeRnCnjITbwGkNZR-PxR-iRhpPpUlZuiWeMyVQlTtCWJdVWDg-/s320/20240219_104711.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHMYZuakMhyhjFTjSOLThTXfQDlnPn8KUmk9EOBhbkkLN2TenlxydAyzVcaNy8_whbwEcG3QBeqSpm75b0CQrAMh2_6mux8SYOP2IoqHPg0pvDa_h4dI_tV6cCKIdVugTUquZmDKe1YUtJlhGVn9-rFSgmALG449R2-aL2yA30vV7lvsENB31QxEremoDK/s4032/20240219_103124.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2268" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHMYZuakMhyhjFTjSOLThTXfQDlnPn8KUmk9EOBhbkkLN2TenlxydAyzVcaNy8_whbwEcG3QBeqSpm75b0CQrAMh2_6mux8SYOP2IoqHPg0pvDa_h4dI_tV6cCKIdVugTUquZmDKe1YUtJlhGVn9-rFSgmALG449R2-aL2yA30vV7lvsENB31QxEremoDK/s320/20240219_103124.jpg" width="180" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">There are 3 stained glass windows on the grand staircase landing. The one on the right is on an interior wall and was back-lit.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5kwl21Yqv8OiviblZaPygDBrN-tCtVAUNw4CAXj6TIAxBr0rH76YyVx5fGjC0vEeHo3mnZ-LQWoM1OyUD1bt-EqGQqdoPudm2XhsR5vXsb8LitRpw27GZs4BSTifYqE5IvjCSENwhDf5ALBnetjKKqkRZEpDwd5844jecB7U9l8ouBPVAbHVmA3heqKU6/s4032/20240219_104711.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5kwl21Yqv8OiviblZaPygDBrN-tCtVAUNw4CAXj6TIAxBr0rH76YyVx5fGjC0vEeHo3mnZ-LQWoM1OyUD1bt-EqGQqdoPudm2XhsR5vXsb8LitRpw27GZs4BSTifYqE5IvjCSENwhDf5ALBnetjKKqkRZEpDwd5844jecB7U9l8ouBPVAbHVmA3heqKU6/s320/20240219_104711.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Where are the Piepers now? <i><span style="color: #741b47;">Galveston, TX</span></i></b></span></div>Parks and Paths with the Piepershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15611528798989723446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3243252316113544157.post-17055742055094761732024-02-15T08:30:00.003-06:002024-02-15T10:40:17.634-06:00My Valentine❣️<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJYo8uDhwsrQsyvBtxJX5829Ws665OfCGJ4SNd2otBLKIV1ienWsoPL1Lp1y_ARk-n_ez6PYQ7MHwdouwiezZ7Vanaoy5qDAbv48ijVEnatEHGfI3A3NUDTz7rHzDl5GU-aeadx89Otvzmek1yHUjr-XNWflPh5xevqwj-v0I_jGH5RoT_O8O4-7pKvFS_/s4032/20230617_104945.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJYo8uDhwsrQsyvBtxJX5829Ws665OfCGJ4SNd2otBLKIV1ienWsoPL1Lp1y_ARk-n_ez6PYQ7MHwdouwiezZ7Vanaoy5qDAbv48ijVEnatEHGfI3A3NUDTz7rHzDl5GU-aeadx89Otvzmek1yHUjr-XNWflPh5xevqwj-v0I_jGH5RoT_O8O4-7pKvFS_/s320/20230617_104945.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">No matter my mood, which is often not the best, Pat's ALWAYS there for me!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHpgKSmSZAi3UAIk1C6XBL5MkX5ttRMQ_wRk5vsG0AB7N8ovTaVVSYteZ9tW-X8T9yoV8W_40aoUpHNrGivRANq6r05pUCXiZWqKm1fj8nCCWAj7PrtyxAbrO3r2rGvY9cuCOoT5A2mT3WWtM8_ZnkfLu9yR6yY4bNYbod1W1zkuDWO7OXc1XL2CjypfuY/s4032/20240214_134208.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHpgKSmSZAi3UAIk1C6XBL5MkX5ttRMQ_wRk5vsG0AB7N8ovTaVVSYteZ9tW-X8T9yoV8W_40aoUpHNrGivRANq6r05pUCXiZWqKm1fj8nCCWAj7PrtyxAbrO3r2rGvY9cuCOoT5A2mT3WWtM8_ZnkfLu9yR6yY4bNYbod1W1zkuDWO7OXc1XL2CjypfuY/s320/20240214_134208.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lisa and Sally picked Trattoria La Vigna, downtown Galveston, for a wonderful Valentine's Day lunch.</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVPxqFX86vqIKHXXIQLBdPq_mBW0Z7F_qdIAWM7qWsJq9I31Agg3qFlUJEtDfI5TRR-yaygmbbq-YSbf46FAhJXoSsSQKlcYILwlBQdX-MZxUI0gn84j0nz38mZ-O9789tRsZjvJTHXQ1Pk9NxazFRWdTKgsaF22biTUznjTsrehF5vonEr3f6L6wLV_gQ/s1355/image.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1355" data-original-width="1062" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVPxqFX86vqIKHXXIQLBdPq_mBW0Z7F_qdIAWM7qWsJq9I31Agg3qFlUJEtDfI5TRR-yaygmbbq-YSbf46FAhJXoSsSQKlcYILwlBQdX-MZxUI0gn84j0nz38mZ-O9789tRsZjvJTHXQ1Pk9NxazFRWdTKgsaF22biTUznjTsrehF5vonEr3f6L6wLV_gQ/s320/image.jpg" width="251" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A fun night at the La Porte Mardis Gras Parade and Mardis Gras on Main. So many venders and food trucks, free activities for the kids, entertainment and LOTS of fun.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIRPtp-FmXIzIgU6dwfWSZLDN51NL1-hGcCv2qYzzCUorIz7SqrtcBUzzey0yoHV0bKtcva0V2IYPrGqIkaFZBTY1dJFlamvLlDxgRuH8T3l3oXVsy7n_5eMaAyHjyVZzYFL-1UiK3OkAnwVj5MazUtYIrQZOwnxPVkbm0GbfEgbKSv5ZpZLDRsr4wh5QC/s2510/20240210_161226~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1412" data-original-width="2510" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIRPtp-FmXIzIgU6dwfWSZLDN51NL1-hGcCv2qYzzCUorIz7SqrtcBUzzey0yoHV0bKtcva0V2IYPrGqIkaFZBTY1dJFlamvLlDxgRuH8T3l3oXVsy7n_5eMaAyHjyVZzYFL-1UiK3OkAnwVj5MazUtYIrQZOwnxPVkbm0GbfEgbKSv5ZpZLDRsr4wh5QC/s320/20240210_161226~2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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We watched the Chiefs win with Pat's sister, her husband, and our friends from Wisconsin. Nice enough to begin the evening outside. Chili, cornbread and brownies enjoyed by all.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi0ykEYDHbYrLcjtylumuiv1jbE6Ixr_6zBBk7VcKwBWMWDdTSXcFcQ36hhlDrACwXTqCUkPdVqpgBk3RFlvkqCKBmYsuQvPlOCaHeE4oVeHU_vnZ6eX-iPQ3DFPxdZstCTt0opjwdXzNRt7QJ9cUTFGiN8mWMEYfsVK3Hs2M8junXRbfSBoByl7Zy67CL/s2654/20240211_175848.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1493" data-original-width="2654" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi0ykEYDHbYrLcjtylumuiv1jbE6Ixr_6zBBk7VcKwBWMWDdTSXcFcQ36hhlDrACwXTqCUkPdVqpgBk3RFlvkqCKBmYsuQvPlOCaHeE4oVeHU_vnZ6eX-iPQ3DFPxdZstCTt0opjwdXzNRt7QJ9cUTFGiN8mWMEYfsVK3Hs2M8junXRbfSBoByl7Zy67CL/s320/20240211_175848.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCp5cibYOLxGC9t94GRQFAYU18_xv9_YA_Uzlw1kKrLn55K9FTR9Uz9lX5DZmOUKOnJfwp1skTwz3DSfvZr6UhAjmtOXO7AuK0vSGq1VQBCx5JjwVCaDp6-IKyTtmzcf2iI0nSQsUWvmbmE36WzfGYECqhcCNMYcZTDU0lDYWUH4XArcete147P48EqfmX/s4032/20240211_185102~2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCp5cibYOLxGC9t94GRQFAYU18_xv9_YA_Uzlw1kKrLn55K9FTR9Uz9lX5DZmOUKOnJfwp1skTwz3DSfvZr6UhAjmtOXO7AuK0vSGq1VQBCx5JjwVCaDp6-IKyTtmzcf2iI0nSQsUWvmbmE36WzfGYECqhcCNMYcZTDU0lDYWUH4XArcete147P48EqfmX/s320/20240211_185102~2.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We had little cakes from Rum Cake Escape. A vanilla rum and a cinnamon/banana whiskey. Very, very good and each had a little baby baked inside just like a King Cake.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkGGIwOZrzCnSWrUN3wBK_4M-JzDcDHpSg3UZ2CxRAm0HHzy5aBaKeZZVTZpeKNW37Sw-SOzvfaZvpXvreJ_oBcNjW9DOEG6fNDAMWCIQYJ_TzhSHzHS0hEIcyIIIw-nWwa4IpKNXbGfAlq6ZaC727e2pzTcSoClMoCSj5B_gnrI-UuGB1_mBLqiwqAE4Q/s2386/20240212_120507~2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1555" data-original-width="2386" height="209" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkGGIwOZrzCnSWrUN3wBK_4M-JzDcDHpSg3UZ2CxRAm0HHzy5aBaKeZZVTZpeKNW37Sw-SOzvfaZvpXvreJ_oBcNjW9DOEG6fNDAMWCIQYJ_TzhSHzHS0hEIcyIIIw-nWwa4IpKNXbGfAlq6ZaC727e2pzTcSoClMoCSj5B_gnrI-UuGB1_mBLqiwqAE4Q/s320/20240212_120507~2.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Boy did we have strong north winds Sunday night and with that came some treasures on the beach Mon. morning. I have been collecting these shells for a project but I found two different sets that were still closed with something in it. I tossed them back out into the sea.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0sMwks8JhwOLm_oCehpjFwk2YDJ72j6YT7_Y8r0mP5vQTRaAmsyx7lGbkpNjOjgqb2EnFm3mLMcbi-zrgxo6Ao6yF2Qvt8mKUXSSFgYS7d69D9mF2utCf7dOT_jsieP6cqaoDleiEPzpsChxPWlD2BoHos2zmw_dCQ_rWOdJvm70SjbU-RMLMfK0Xs6og/s4032/20240212_123217~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0sMwks8JhwOLm_oCehpjFwk2YDJ72j6YT7_Y8r0mP5vQTRaAmsyx7lGbkpNjOjgqb2EnFm3mLMcbi-zrgxo6Ao6yF2Qvt8mKUXSSFgYS7d69D9mF2utCf7dOT_jsieP6cqaoDleiEPzpsChxPWlD2BoHos2zmw_dCQ_rWOdJvm70SjbU-RMLMfK0Xs6og/s320/20240212_123217~2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglxnVYB0hRdigqUPNcwsItC60e5kCj1X4pb5nszaU3oJO_ZsBjqvnXV-O0bdFQTkJ5ms2NquHs8v1xOcUGF4yTS-MuWN5uG0rKNKQeu6ys6wEtEGv4hLcKAuhJGxC6YdG47M1UnQTKGyXsTgFeWT4J8owyk3gqYZLss5VYrbCv7HuEY2PfhhO0de3CY0bR/s4032/20240212_144048.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2268" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglxnVYB0hRdigqUPNcwsItC60e5kCj1X4pb5nszaU3oJO_ZsBjqvnXV-O0bdFQTkJ5ms2NquHs8v1xOcUGF4yTS-MuWN5uG0rKNKQeu6ys6wEtEGv4hLcKAuhJGxC6YdG47M1UnQTKGyXsTgFeWT4J8owyk3gqYZLss5VYrbCv7HuEY2PfhhO0de3CY0bR/s320/20240212_144048.jpg" width="180" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This sea star was so pretty. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGQT8sGPcLPjv-eCVPzE2_zbVK-T99kxqeoiGqdCieX7UJztGvTGmXeadzzDdkOfgMC3onptFtwjFXd3oIq6x3yjMyqNSWr12zb0OMeZY7dT_mcK6Im9JfVl7YVVeV-iDlg317sNmslyQGN2R2Abu98g4jwOLd9rPZw9qFSaWdwC9X_bjEKB1hg6h-SxjC/s1785/image.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1055" data-original-width="1785" height="189" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGQT8sGPcLPjv-eCVPzE2_zbVK-T99kxqeoiGqdCieX7UJztGvTGmXeadzzDdkOfgMC3onptFtwjFXd3oIq6x3yjMyqNSWr12zb0OMeZY7dT_mcK6Im9JfVl7YVVeV-iDlg317sNmslyQGN2R2Abu98g4jwOLd9rPZw9qFSaWdwC9X_bjEKB1hg6h-SxjC/s320/image.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Erosion from the dunes, or rather, lack of them.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin2nJq32yeLEob1Nll-pWr420W9eRiQQKkE8p17J40R1VUZeP_ShuIxh74P-sUbEJRAYjD1v3PKKCz-chevag0aNPciy50Sj4J8r8v8qAc07SKntcnEXXb6Pr2jYXlqqml-pegOKtzTaXDuH4XJ_K1iyLkC3tfJaKupv0FSW0T0cn82arvJTXDEtPCjUYY/s4032/20240212_144933~2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin2nJq32yeLEob1Nll-pWr420W9eRiQQKkE8p17J40R1VUZeP_ShuIxh74P-sUbEJRAYjD1v3PKKCz-chevag0aNPciy50Sj4J8r8v8qAc07SKntcnEXXb6Pr2jYXlqqml-pegOKtzTaXDuH4XJ_K1iyLkC3tfJaKupv0FSW0T0cn82arvJTXDEtPCjUYY/s320/20240212_144933~2.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A hotel next door has protected it's dunes with a cover.<br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Where are the Piepers now? <i><span style="color: #783f04;">Galveston, TX</span></i></b></span></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p>Parks and Paths with the Piepershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15611528798989723446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3243252316113544157.post-32705137499782892152024-02-12T20:15:00.000-06:002024-02-12T20:15:24.847-06:00It was all about Alexa last weekend!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTZp3k3bOH9fYLAsZ_HzsQ0BZcWJ7-zZJq0fzG5ZI0GpHUblV0rYDgo44JyHSKqVJ3Vi93Wp8DzhDwlTVTUy-X5X5MSFgVf36CGXwSkQcCV0kt17rdeS-tyrvoBwtfIGGRriEjq6J1BT5HdghET49eIdbM9E3CWb-ar5-xSxSHUflSPeOKAzNM24assmH9/s4032/20240210_104813.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTZp3k3bOH9fYLAsZ_HzsQ0BZcWJ7-zZJq0fzG5ZI0GpHUblV0rYDgo44JyHSKqVJ3Vi93Wp8DzhDwlTVTUy-X5X5MSFgVf36CGXwSkQcCV0kt17rdeS-tyrvoBwtfIGGRriEjq6J1BT5HdghET49eIdbM9E3CWb-ar5-xSxSHUflSPeOKAzNM24assmH9/s320/20240210_104813.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXytTFRGwDgojW8_tKBW8c3QKcaT8TpDIBG2fBAfMlP9TTHNWJ_1vKHu5dA0tscOzSfYwK4rO6YNH7BhdzB4wL1-uKkDtwpZMvgTPIIrZWQcl3Ds_3xWKUJ231Lb34T8-nOkLMpgMiC74ba-Loy-uRE05QwNyGCJK6pKFgBaBohm42lKDmopR46SCOrONQ/s4032/image.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXytTFRGwDgojW8_tKBW8c3QKcaT8TpDIBG2fBAfMlP9TTHNWJ_1vKHu5dA0tscOzSfYwK4rO6YNH7BhdzB4wL1-uKkDtwpZMvgTPIIrZWQcl3Ds_3xWKUJ231Lb34T8-nOkLMpgMiC74ba-Loy-uRE05QwNyGCJK6pKFgBaBohm42lKDmopR46SCOrONQ/s320/image.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pizza and Bingo at Clara's school Friday night.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Alexa came back to Galveston with us for the weekend. Multiple smoothies, beach time, monopoly (she won), and most importantly, time together!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJhiwl5L1beBZlKvFg1kt6g5gEpRhzK2GBhyphenhyphend7NQR6rNpDnLTh04jZDtwJl0O6yymH_rWRMoGXOEht205gzNQBCxFG84SOsIuBE-g1hUkKCP07JVgudk-k51JB16UxNE8NikPJ1lD4ykMb-g50EEeQKvdhQ95Tx7f9xvHtFFiq24L2h-oNa7DVii7R1VMY/s4032/20240210_084817.jpg"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJhiwl5L1beBZlKvFg1kt6g5gEpRhzK2GBhyphenhyphend7NQR6rNpDnLTh04jZDtwJl0O6yymH_rWRMoGXOEht205gzNQBCxFG84SOsIuBE-g1hUkKCP07JVgudk-k51JB16UxNE8NikPJ1lD4ykMb-g50EEeQKvdhQ95Tx7f9xvHtFFiq24L2h-oNa7DVii7R1VMY/s320/20240210_084817.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGrKUzy_SFffYL0G7SOi5pW2Fxd641Sy-P3-pFbPysIrFBpEg2zB2_jdk8imEV4xihj54F-coFmQy50a3wrMIZJKZKn79zsZ441bzS6jlxRSQWV-gZLGkxrtd17NyADLwD3gSc1KcYnWus_JI3HlG6UcCvtYS41g2fs_DCquGKL-bUQh3kuZODl1q2Bnv6/s3216/20240210_093520.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; 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Just a girl who loves sharks. </td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd3AkoB2hdQFsYNE8EcwNp0gDxFXnvw6tTj9T_1oONxIGicSfDNJ9fe6Za_ltzhlk3v21-B16F5l1mqvRbfJs86scf2t54OGLHYz8GccdyOPkQsWfnkB8piZ_HjyumKCl2Bv9HxxV0xi91MhYTltHQR4iqsYKm9DF_YEkykpd0ia-razv2R_3UL_aWKssH/s4032/20240210_122954.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd3AkoB2hdQFsYNE8EcwNp0gDxFXnvw6tTj9T_1oONxIGicSfDNJ9fe6Za_ltzhlk3v21-B16F5l1mqvRbfJs86scf2t54OGLHYz8GccdyOPkQsWfnkB8piZ_HjyumKCl2Bv9HxxV0xi91MhYTltHQR4iqsYKm9DF_YEkykpd0ia-razv2R_3UL_aWKssH/s320/20240210_122954.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeM3ltwzbyLyGd4OiG_A3eNC2-agsqGsbfcinuI_p7S91eL-5kI_htPRehiSmDn_qsv81VM6hoLXQWSnZyK05wk7mwTRv_evbn0yPkdmIndUhiVWaoo3rydc1zji2WdOB3gezV-1arYHgkHEHdYXFJQBWXFrdzB2KyIk7VC1xcnhFN_K_IALcy01G1oqWp/s4032/20240210_123807.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2268" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeM3ltwzbyLyGd4OiG_A3eNC2-agsqGsbfcinuI_p7S91eL-5kI_htPRehiSmDn_qsv81VM6hoLXQWSnZyK05wk7mwTRv_evbn0yPkdmIndUhiVWaoo3rydc1zji2WdOB3gezV-1arYHgkHEHdYXFJQBWXFrdzB2KyIk7VC1xcnhFN_K_IALcy01G1oqWp/s320/20240210_123807.jpg" width="180" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Where are the Piepers now? <i><span style="color: #01ffff;">Galveston, TX</span></i></b></div></span>Parks and Paths with the Piepershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15611528798989723446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3243252316113544157.post-66582041645207265642024-02-09T22:34:00.007-06:002024-02-10T08:21:01.770-06:00"No friendship is an accident." ~~O. Henry<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1huPKmAmHIpNZH0wiLzT87F5Ip3tLemjUEZXRaIhtk0BY45SZi41L0CBt1BKID_uZtVXfnB-u-SLX9UVo9j4q5MyEv3fiGCC7mRvfFd1Z0kX_NwZNfhRnRC8zIBNutspslCFhvqzCefX7aNwUyclktgE0Yfn-ifbztryWiMS7_VgVm6r4XxfG1w6LIYeu/s2976/image.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1660" data-original-width="2976" height="178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1huPKmAmHIpNZH0wiLzT87F5Ip3tLemjUEZXRaIhtk0BY45SZi41L0CBt1BKID_uZtVXfnB-u-SLX9UVo9j4q5MyEv3fiGCC7mRvfFd1Z0kX_NwZNfhRnRC8zIBNutspslCFhvqzCefX7aNwUyclktgE0Yfn-ifbztryWiMS7_VgVm6r4XxfG1w6LIYeu/s320/image.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Even Pat was checking out the goodies at LaKings Confectionery and Ice Cream Parlour on The Strand in Galveston. I limited myself to a "few" pieces of sponge candy.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thursday was near 70 and devoid of the rain that's on our way so we took the ferry to visit some friends on the Bolivar Peninsula. The ferry is on the west end of Galveston and is about a 15-20 minute ride with plenty to see. No dolphins today though. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF7WF4mlHMsxhSjBLaqcCToGqNGYto2HUTIHy2HHaW6UojhBaWGKEAxloFOXzQAkJTNzbC2Ruc2n_AoyZ6zn0Caln_JSu4gYhIvuRQymATU0IdmWLwzd7PED1AC43uKRUpnTolh1nBl-YaGA5roMOmZQ18_z611ivH-FTUv29B16Lwhvr42sgfExC_xWBw/s3459/20240208_111511~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2594" data-original-width="3459" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF7WF4mlHMsxhSjBLaqcCToGqNGYto2HUTIHy2HHaW6UojhBaWGKEAxloFOXzQAkJTNzbC2Ruc2n_AoyZ6zn0Caln_JSu4gYhIvuRQymATU0IdmWLwzd7PED1AC43uKRUpnTolh1nBl-YaGA5roMOmZQ18_z611ivH-FTUv29B16Lwhvr42sgfExC_xWBw/s320/20240208_111511~2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIhQnzS7Lcw1fP5IE4gjED-t-qIpbH75YdqzYF_Nz_1gpsxJvfoMx9ISgNa-v7g49pJODdhvMJ8wX0veYpOahLdMS7QjTFoWooMHu6l_5yg5aus8aFUcnOD4XAxxUR30q18yvrDmCBr96jnWadfCa3z-sc_MK1y8AK6HUFKlTTSVH-OUxPAKBVn68wpqrt/s5472/image.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3080" data-original-width="5472" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIhQnzS7Lcw1fP5IE4gjED-t-qIpbH75YdqzYF_Nz_1gpsxJvfoMx9ISgNa-v7g49pJODdhvMJ8wX0veYpOahLdMS7QjTFoWooMHu6l_5yg5aus8aFUcnOD4XAxxUR30q18yvrDmCBr96jnWadfCa3z-sc_MK1y8AK6HUFKlTTSVH-OUxPAKBVn68wpqrt/s320/image.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We were the last car in our line crossing to the Peninsula and the first coming back. They carefully load us to balance the cars, semi's and RVs.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj3N-82O1TKPN_M-__wXMe1ZrIKeWBM3DfaPKmmK2NYWQLCGuS7K-AhKVNxWi21UGUz2XwJggGqEekdzJJEF3QNxBzy_alN7HODFKbHkom2mftzO8Q6Xilvs6dvZdz0Q5oTYb6gMxYdZxH4hb-fwijJB8ibseHBaRAOi_0374t9KLN15T03Rk1Z6pSDMlF/s4236/01002550~3.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2383" data-original-width="4236" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj3N-82O1TKPN_M-__wXMe1ZrIKeWBM3DfaPKmmK2NYWQLCGuS7K-AhKVNxWi21UGUz2XwJggGqEekdzJJEF3QNxBzy_alN7HODFKbHkom2mftzO8Q6Xilvs6dvZdz0Q5oTYb6gMxYdZxH4hb-fwijJB8ibseHBaRAOi_0374t9KLN15T03Rk1Z6pSDMlF/s320/01002550~3.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking back at Galveston.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA4ShQdplf0VhfFuq5lYx_CgTjLpygT28d5oJgUnzMeZHy5yOunybIZaKxUGYsU3prcWpceEKKdSZCd7n_Ub6xl3BCztdvYXO9bhoE905OUnnRVGl4clJZnyNoearEn8yHZitQ9iAVS7kED0wF3hRTQzlZ5UtRk1ZVCPqJsDxIJ1i_EO8UfYU1Agcy2aWI/s4565/01002551.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2569" data-original-width="4565" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA4ShQdplf0VhfFuq5lYx_CgTjLpygT28d5oJgUnzMeZHy5yOunybIZaKxUGYsU3prcWpceEKKdSZCd7n_Ub6xl3BCztdvYXO9bhoE905OUnnRVGl4clJZnyNoearEn8yHZitQ9iAVS7kED0wF3hRTQzlZ5UtRk1ZVCPqJsDxIJ1i_EO8UfYU1Agcy2aWI/s320/01002551.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The sunken concrete ship S.S. Selma.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKPFP7WgF9eVyU51q9GpEQNVotiRKwprxWJGlaSEw_rLXj8mLZsEhuCih6Y6OPfvk3hV_hmFWIXDUebOhPiskYUbkPm5mke0HLvoWF64hGI5PvPsx89TfqXJ7DKatuiPGJaubBlGuWSF-5RCh7wYdP-oPCQ_ZsmcJWteU53RAbz3F5oNPm_GKFhVXTH_WV/s4154/image.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2338" data-original-width="4154" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKPFP7WgF9eVyU51q9GpEQNVotiRKwprxWJGlaSEw_rLXj8mLZsEhuCih6Y6OPfvk3hV_hmFWIXDUebOhPiskYUbkPm5mke0HLvoWF64hGI5PvPsx89TfqXJ7DKatuiPGJaubBlGuWSF-5RCh7wYdP-oPCQ_ZsmcJWteU53RAbz3F5oNPm_GKFhVXTH_WV/s320/image.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Carnival Breeze was in port today.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEw2jRaENyhrZUmsVXJYIrlPxAODuLQI4INRkVg4Juk1DmWRkymFKNdh0N5Np_NDwj00yhlcVPzRPwkkYSpRL4uIbJDXFOYgYYpygrOF09dkh136jcwVZ7jWa6sdaxpCFeC2lUxD3A9s1MHD9ms8O1ChGhE2JlHGdOjkB4WlFrVEIv4lH_bYVEL_7n6rEY/s5472/01002591.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3080" data-original-width="5472" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEw2jRaENyhrZUmsVXJYIrlPxAODuLQI4INRkVg4Juk1DmWRkymFKNdh0N5Np_NDwj00yhlcVPzRPwkkYSpRL4uIbJDXFOYgYYpygrOF09dkh136jcwVZ7jWa6sdaxpCFeC2lUxD3A9s1MHD9ms8O1ChGhE2JlHGdOjkB4WlFrVEIv4lH_bYVEL_7n6rEY/s320/01002591.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHQltyralJfhYkRkKjkFz4OErvtCs4skHJtXTGY0gz2b60QwGj0tnIZrpXZy11AKWwAxtOTCUbj0s-T-LeIvz1XRe2grSQjMCBtdB9-rVQ3u-PIiUVWl28WhRYbTVHExldnDo6NNp_mODHuNQmoCcPMFazeHOn8z_AzQOXWKoJP6ycvkO-phn6mq6skAqL/s4058/image.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2373" data-original-width="4058" height="187" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHQltyralJfhYkRkKjkFz4OErvtCs4skHJtXTGY0gz2b60QwGj0tnIZrpXZy11AKWwAxtOTCUbj0s-T-LeIvz1XRe2grSQjMCBtdB9-rVQ3u-PIiUVWl28WhRYbTVHExldnDo6NNp_mODHuNQmoCcPMFazeHOn8z_AzQOXWKoJP6ycvkO-phn6mq6skAqL/s320/image.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The 1872 Bolivar Point Lighthouse. In 2023 her crown was removed for phase 1 of its restoration.<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIHH0MvAV1e6dO5EFhYToHqiINnDAznnBakknyyNaF4cFiSc6mKimi_zZ2YXtqTKo4n3hXMfuELTT1CPtbNXrpD4ZB9k-0VRs-22f6lRDhwTpHj0aMG3n8Mu_bT3xhX5lDX9KpmRpcII_x61W-Ahuhvx92Ad_VsiEI0fJt8ZAFzGfkmHrcCxtr1OgTPGt2/s3436/01002588.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1934" data-original-width="3436" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIHH0MvAV1e6dO5EFhYToHqiINnDAznnBakknyyNaF4cFiSc6mKimi_zZ2YXtqTKo4n3hXMfuELTT1CPtbNXrpD4ZB9k-0VRs-22f6lRDhwTpHj0aMG3n8Mu_bT3xhX5lDX9KpmRpcII_x61W-Ahuhvx92Ad_VsiEI0fJt8ZAFzGfkmHrcCxtr1OgTPGt2/s320/01002588.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeWR4ao4JhhmI0SvVA0zYmtv8nJhtgoVh0-b_oytxRudVL38MBd29b14xMrtdkljxV5nDnuC04LcRKN7jrXR1dsRuFMmuSZYfgMPEEdzv7zV49hYuZjBRInLGFgnVTKQRGcFF9gTLOWUWkjBvfCYnBBPmFS5c27errfwQpmf4USC1tKIu-MemtSl3ktOOs/s4922/image.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2770" data-original-width="4922" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeWR4ao4JhhmI0SvVA0zYmtv8nJhtgoVh0-b_oytxRudVL38MBd29b14xMrtdkljxV5nDnuC04LcRKN7jrXR1dsRuFMmuSZYfgMPEEdzv7zV49hYuZjBRInLGFgnVTKQRGcFF9gTLOWUWkjBvfCYnBBPmFS5c27errfwQpmf4USC1tKIu-MemtSl3ktOOs/s320/image.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWaGtNFm2IyTyMIJdTiSsLq49MTSJKHXCVVSeboNEWvsLEV6EVzP2py_E8iZ8JmclWJ475di7cgpCFi82m2Itr2HH_iF5ERMdoTZ9b_Ar57NIEPji0BZoYa4Tldfuyu_Ucr62J5_N4qyc7SFV1-WG5gfTRFL_Tzx8ySC96stSslW66I92jV6KhgY3MIiMl/s4140/image.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2246" data-original-width="4140" height="174" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWaGtNFm2IyTyMIJdTiSsLq49MTSJKHXCVVSeboNEWvsLEV6EVzP2py_E8iZ8JmclWJ475di7cgpCFi82m2Itr2HH_iF5ERMdoTZ9b_Ar57NIEPji0BZoYa4Tldfuyu_Ucr62J5_N4qyc7SFV1-WG5gfTRFL_Tzx8ySC96stSslW66I92jV6KhgY3MIiMl/s320/image.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAC_rHCcUPmQobiojMScYhM-AlUrORr6Ky3SgoHiJHaTcg-Owzfwx5od3qi9JYiXSd0fiA-RiqFKdGvx3DSzdjw-Li5u2uqnhMt2OBnOPjK3gppyGW2mYOhFAvGPfXzK37yx4gGR6HW9Vzne0z-LeIG9ibBoKRLac6_xvlYA2zyFFFISx2SEu8Gl5ERNUL/s2197/image.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1236" data-original-width="2197" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAC_rHCcUPmQobiojMScYhM-AlUrORr6Ky3SgoHiJHaTcg-Owzfwx5od3qi9JYiXSd0fiA-RiqFKdGvx3DSzdjw-Li5u2uqnhMt2OBnOPjK3gppyGW2mYOhFAvGPfXzK37yx4gGR6HW9Vzne0z-LeIG9ibBoKRLac6_xvlYA2zyFFFISx2SEu8Gl5ERNUL/s320/image.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Craig, I really think you import all of your sea glass. Check out my sea glass below.😞</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuOOcscUQw4-5lX4E1SPgJr4CZhqFKw9indQNYlrzoYkIgAhDITVgFKe8TpjDUKkO4BgEapL16UHYY51fkQPj1KE2IYTQ-fDD1P5_KbX11GOLx5tZoqUzBlC0cy4qGajC4TCNQdvkynZSlVhfY5IcHcnxRUDx7vZleLJnQ5Lzgxpthce9gjtW4oHtKg3Sq/s5472/image.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3080" data-original-width="5472" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuOOcscUQw4-5lX4E1SPgJr4CZhqFKw9indQNYlrzoYkIgAhDITVgFKe8TpjDUKkO4BgEapL16UHYY51fkQPj1KE2IYTQ-fDD1P5_KbX11GOLx5tZoqUzBlC0cy4qGajC4TCNQdvkynZSlVhfY5IcHcnxRUDx7vZleLJnQ5Lzgxpthce9gjtW4oHtKg3Sq/s320/image.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirRIlVbJuS4oVlXXdJpg90elu3_D7f5t9jITvEKHNvcmh2cLZg1WpG2YSF1IHH4bILH2B5W0NNnIy8SkTI1f0fB5l4Yv8n_pOamKElg44cth1w_MS6Onc7TFDpsEdkArikILINuaFIGnkiq2rruwK2LAKoDl7aGejoa6rg75a9-6_bTeIkaDwskpwOh62e/s5472/01002599~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3080" data-original-width="5472" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirRIlVbJuS4oVlXXdJpg90elu3_D7f5t9jITvEKHNvcmh2cLZg1WpG2YSF1IHH4bILH2B5W0NNnIy8SkTI1f0fB5l4Yv8n_pOamKElg44cth1w_MS6Onc7TFDpsEdkArikILINuaFIGnkiq2rruwK2LAKoDl7aGejoa6rg75a9-6_bTeIkaDwskpwOh62e/s320/01002599~2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxEJi3hmUM54TOtcrci0JZ9nYVXt5XRcZdSxEjwVv_xUHRvFeBSFWeR2HdAf7VwKFopx_4DhaJ1ZxHhDns4hSWCFt23xDFDg20IMp3sH-8YsrwIzLmnaPQwoKp0B-wCuB3YgI9FrOPA0t4lzAYjvIoee4tTbvpKmUQOeB9VYKL-7cS08AZ30HHYe9QA_sz/s3636/image.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3636" data-original-width="2047" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxEJi3hmUM54TOtcrci0JZ9nYVXt5XRcZdSxEjwVv_xUHRvFeBSFWeR2HdAf7VwKFopx_4DhaJ1ZxHhDns4hSWCFt23xDFDg20IMp3sH-8YsrwIzLmnaPQwoKp0B-wCuB3YgI9FrOPA0t4lzAYjvIoee4tTbvpKmUQOeB9VYKL-7cS08AZ30HHYe9QA_sz/s320/image.jpg" width="180" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUTMHvLIGNBKju9kCA8fyhyphenhyphenkBRlF3UbDLyF2ylUgJqJQwTs-LMhtPD9mkJJ91PWvYREImKzUX41VK5ImfH9HSnx7dy5Osegi_Yd4UqqszCaCSn3V2z8RAAPL37_gxCzGQ5BvjaUYNlBl-Z3rFJaWxcXgDbjjsA-x1zoReUfUlJH5p97839c6RFaRpeA1BC/s4032/20240208_132057~2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUTMHvLIGNBKju9kCA8fyhyphenhyphenkBRlF3UbDLyF2ylUgJqJQwTs-LMhtPD9mkJJ91PWvYREImKzUX41VK5ImfH9HSnx7dy5Osegi_Yd4UqqszCaCSn3V2z8RAAPL37_gxCzGQ5BvjaUYNlBl-Z3rFJaWxcXgDbjjsA-x1zoReUfUlJH5p97839c6RFaRpeA1BC/s320/20240208_132057~2.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We met Glen and Craig in Dellanera on our first stay there. Two of the nicest, and funniest guys! We had lunch at Stingaree. Great fish tacos.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvFevINxE212WyOK6AVvA_tDyw3AGCt5xOhNLckTTts7Q7vPtt28GK10AEuHPNXRqWt_8D1e5jZxgseuLJlo2tjzhswEr-cOvcZ_oJOyvkza338-oSAHelvig6ws7uO762tbE6MB55z5__FUqOnCBne5xpVpUBHLvvuwg_Z8gXe2aOsM5Sfgg8DpRSqdeM/s2553/image.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1314" data-original-width="2553" height="165" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvFevINxE212WyOK6AVvA_tDyw3AGCt5xOhNLckTTts7Q7vPtt28GK10AEuHPNXRqWt_8D1e5jZxgseuLJlo2tjzhswEr-cOvcZ_oJOyvkza338-oSAHelvig6ws7uO762tbE6MB55z5__FUqOnCBne5xpVpUBHLvvuwg_Z8gXe2aOsM5Sfgg8DpRSqdeM/s320/image.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">There were many RV parks on the peninsula ranging from small to large, no amenities to full resorts. Thought these looked quite festive. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYA_3xq6GA8jS3PltNcc8dNfYE4V_7Ny5m6ihI1IKdGVz2KyKAvbcnNU2CJw-0nddnwVLZ_S5t1zhmiykLPQ43BbLDOehGrAN9z8_ARi-p3XwAwHLrzzUbd-bctX8iIGRherBFGLh_Uaub2VnTkc1M8xAWanKNTxC9t0bxZJ95_C9uxKK-r-nLW1ySgNTz/s5472/01002606~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3080" data-original-width="5472" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYA_3xq6GA8jS3PltNcc8dNfYE4V_7Ny5m6ihI1IKdGVz2KyKAvbcnNU2CJw-0nddnwVLZ_S5t1zhmiykLPQ43BbLDOehGrAN9z8_ARi-p3XwAwHLrzzUbd-bctX8iIGRherBFGLh_Uaub2VnTkc1M8xAWanKNTxC9t0bxZJ95_C9uxKK-r-nLW1ySgNTz/s320/01002606~2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG8J0QiPFc0_xoiMfU5e2L1aiGnoM5w88XsHfrTVWTTrXwjKflfj_Kkw5te0vn6h5516MLnt7k1WW2YKJD2zzWKOhRJMnT0WxZlZX-kZJ_sfqziL11L-EhSdPONtKGmnZH7nHM0tm4z4CQPtCcYoeBmCjz9FMfSdeONuGqoI7PfaGJDdBZ56Cxzk4v2-cJ/s4369/image.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4369" data-original-width="2459" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG8J0QiPFc0_xoiMfU5e2L1aiGnoM5w88XsHfrTVWTTrXwjKflfj_Kkw5te0vn6h5516MLnt7k1WW2YKJD2zzWKOhRJMnT0WxZlZX-kZJ_sfqziL11L-EhSdPONtKGmnZH7nHM0tm4z4CQPtCcYoeBmCjz9FMfSdeONuGqoI7PfaGJDdBZ56Cxzk4v2-cJ/s320/image.jpg" width="180" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-IiGBnQSL0W034V_f0Z7qgp874NASZESaM-TJor53CiqjoKTEx7uR4urbGKxbyEwx6pyk42nZAQHI6Ta67T3TYVAZMINDVLvHqlLw4BAt6Y_a36JUe5p8pL8p9PfnpeT4waMuGFQz_yTnw6RXaPdJK1BeRugcX39-Vz4Rn5Z9DS5rDM0h1ABf0tmLBr05/s4032/20240208_152916.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-IiGBnQSL0W034V_f0Z7qgp874NASZESaM-TJor53CiqjoKTEx7uR4urbGKxbyEwx6pyk42nZAQHI6Ta67T3TYVAZMINDVLvHqlLw4BAt6Y_a36JUe5p8pL8p9PfnpeT4waMuGFQz_yTnw6RXaPdJK1BeRugcX39-Vz4Rn5Z9DS5rDM0h1ABf0tmLBr05/s320/20240208_152916.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking for shells and sea glass.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKMx03zWLbiYax5KCVgFSGYKlgvrvxzjb0OuyBdXnB8TMKe9JIol98rcERzuqjlgB_JRggN6-FohC-_DIQtRBPnfezyDMSukzRo72AxlisDhejuJwpANqWt8nf7coKc0A29CLiKygww5MhiD4SEmejE1PvZl5_tYaofpMEdgCnwaDbnPX4ox4r9iq8oYUn/s4045/image.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2558" data-original-width="4045" height="202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKMx03zWLbiYax5KCVgFSGYKlgvrvxzjb0OuyBdXnB8TMKe9JIol98rcERzuqjlgB_JRggN6-FohC-_DIQtRBPnfezyDMSukzRo72AxlisDhejuJwpANqWt8nf7coKc0A29CLiKygww5MhiD4SEmejE1PvZl5_tYaofpMEdgCnwaDbnPX4ox4r9iq8oYUn/s320/image.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I found ZERO sea glass in Boliver but to be fair it was high tide. Just means another trip back!</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihNXD6xbw4voRaQS6QKMZKUDG3AdCULI88zvNqrdxgl7hEKl1Th8xXgtVgvhSaojVpya9QZuwgUjBKNif8rvj-N7Ke-kxhDsV4hMvDCf_EsxuFn6h4RKI52vWje_Pq-tgSSdkDtYqyhMLkzkqLWDpIUX7uapWOvU5c5xCkudV3yAByGClFbAo-lgmUVSXx/s1436/image.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="808" data-original-width="1436" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihNXD6xbw4voRaQS6QKMZKUDG3AdCULI88zvNqrdxgl7hEKl1Th8xXgtVgvhSaojVpya9QZuwgUjBKNif8rvj-N7Ke-kxhDsV4hMvDCf_EsxuFn6h4RKI52vWje_Pq-tgSSdkDtYqyhMLkzkqLWDpIUX7uapWOvU5c5xCkudV3yAByGClFbAo-lgmUVSXx/s320/image.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">On the beach in Galveston.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVCpzcXKGSQaVmHLitKctkM5OqpStKrcdaSmWlRlqw31Oje0q7oJPoiLQ1jZGGlk7l-riYTMj3EAsuw_2oLY0VEN_qgS1V4nwat_idzUgXYOilgwaS9aypwHzDviM0_XWgQO4OpldHlWHIV-fXz2aQV88PV6fk4BmN60mLmExacG5izHWQLPpGU20zE2xJ/s2930/image.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1648" data-original-width="2930" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVCpzcXKGSQaVmHLitKctkM5OqpStKrcdaSmWlRlqw31Oje0q7oJPoiLQ1jZGGlk7l-riYTMj3EAsuw_2oLY0VEN_qgS1V4nwat_idzUgXYOilgwaS9aypwHzDviM0_XWgQO4OpldHlWHIV-fXz2aQV88PV6fk4BmN60mLmExacG5izHWQLPpGU20zE2xJ/s320/image.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYI3TkX571il69WTfz3H1OEHOFxXEiHuvc2UJwE6EhQdlhJIbSt9gRvuljX_BM_G8Gxf3_QXGFg5fylj-o4VcLXXB63CbWsy5ngRjbJ2_64jDqosnxSL-wkIaKv1tWPdpPHDwgb33ILcomkVBDJGrDuADZ-wN-GvZg16sdOR4Iqo5613EvH9hRVLXs3ScS/s3280/image.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1847" data-original-width="3280" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYI3TkX571il69WTfz3H1OEHOFxXEiHuvc2UJwE6EhQdlhJIbSt9gRvuljX_BM_G8Gxf3_QXGFg5fylj-o4VcLXXB63CbWsy5ngRjbJ2_64jDqosnxSL-wkIaKv1tWPdpPHDwgb33ILcomkVBDJGrDuADZ-wN-GvZg16sdOR4Iqo5613EvH9hRVLXs3ScS/s320/image.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A "schoolie" from Canada.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Earlier this week we headed to "The Strand," the entertainment district in Galveston. The fencing from the previous weekend's Mardis Gras festivities were down but went back up today, Friday, for the final Mardis Gras weekend. I was a little disappointed. Thinking back to New Orleans, I expected more Mardis Gras decorations especially on the balconies, where for an additional fee, people can partake in parties and view the parades from above. 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text-align: left;">Last Sunday Eric invited us to the chili cook-off at their church. We took Pat's sister Sally and her husband Mike. Eric and our granddaughter Lilah were two of the 17 participants. It was a nice evening with lots of good chili. Lilah was proud to recieve the "peoples choice award." We finished the night with ice cream with Eric's family and his in-laws at La Monarca.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO2HWdayX4T0zNhR208e2zKr-W09NnUkbSXsslvkYM7qycbjd6H2d6uue486M0I0OcXqVjJZs1XzMTFa9jdXBer2pO56D3xQVofYsI1nnet_2Yt0OTs72BHm0d3mJcu5OBfeALhOPczwSBwV24SjTmUYi_ap5cWgfCTeBlOLqdVlNpxTn2N3qqIgL9cmAK/s1341/Screenshot_20240202_174805_Facebook.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1341" data-original-width="1069" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO2HWdayX4T0zNhR208e2zKr-W09NnUkbSXsslvkYM7qycbjd6H2d6uue486M0I0OcXqVjJZs1XzMTFa9jdXBer2pO56D3xQVofYsI1nnet_2Yt0OTs72BHm0d3mJcu5OBfeALhOPczwSBwV24SjTmUYi_ap5cWgfCTeBlOLqdVlNpxTn2N3qqIgL9cmAK/s320/Screenshot_20240202_174805_Facebook.jpg" width="255" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4VfACfwDzuvjFlpNttWEmMNbcAundXNhb2YftOCskt0RiR8LuLWQrqbQi5Z0gvdLjaegJU4Rinuwz_txTN3ruahEqidjiTQhV6juCkwehNQnT9xPzN30eORN0xI4dLZbKhwPF5c6EQ2H8xHmdHrYqpD1mAXdGuQOYAjaL9e6sGq2i_A6HlUKCTdp8rfx4/s4032/20240204_172317.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2268" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4VfACfwDzuvjFlpNttWEmMNbcAundXNhb2YftOCskt0RiR8LuLWQrqbQi5Z0gvdLjaegJU4Rinuwz_txTN3ruahEqidjiTQhV6juCkwehNQnT9xPzN30eORN0xI4dLZbKhwPF5c6EQ2H8xHmdHrYqpD1mAXdGuQOYAjaL9e6sGq2i_A6HlUKCTdp8rfx4/s320/20240204_172317.jpg" width="180" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF-P4BIAek1xApPtScxdY9NYs5ZwPLVGjtyEzaDrIH07TZjsl4fKLvYwp0UmzPSG72w7GvV_HgxjXR5HiXWtBBXwIYjPLUe4b5EwAy_s2h23k_KA5xcoin0lYpJo00hhjbo27MjoIsk_2uK626XlByf-pvVsld6zXBEioWxQS_WekOKQ6Kb61uRflXCuRh/s4032/20240204_172256.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF-P4BIAek1xApPtScxdY9NYs5ZwPLVGjtyEzaDrIH07TZjsl4fKLvYwp0UmzPSG72w7GvV_HgxjXR5HiXWtBBXwIYjPLUe4b5EwAy_s2h23k_KA5xcoin0lYpJo00hhjbo27MjoIsk_2uK626XlByf-pvVsld6zXBEioWxQS_WekOKQ6Kb61uRflXCuRh/s320/20240204_172256.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sally, Mike and Pat</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFQKBYssPuRHyVaVijQO_ThAbZv63gc0mdTKNcRM-270JGTww_wmsqs5MTLuPKmytgxce5kC7x3kByX5SunYFLt8wZR8DIEzRvm9kIy_TMTjNLcHtdm-9X2FhWqC3lFqs8aG6E5r-2mn4GKOYl3ERHu5xHKgHI0PRhFif9-1c_liUx-QIDgKYRn6FM8fBI/s4032/image.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFQKBYssPuRHyVaVijQO_ThAbZv63gc0mdTKNcRM-270JGTww_wmsqs5MTLuPKmytgxce5kC7x3kByX5SunYFLt8wZR8DIEzRvm9kIy_TMTjNLcHtdm-9X2FhWqC3lFqs8aG6E5r-2mn4GKOYl3ERHu5xHKgHI0PRhFif9-1c_liUx-QIDgKYRn6FM8fBI/s320/image.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We all made it to Galveston, Sally and Mike from Iowa, Lisa and Terry from Wisconsin, and us. We met Lisa and Terry last winter in Florida.</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: x-small;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Where are the Piepers now? <i><span style="color: #990000;">Galveston, TX</span></i></b></div></span>Parks and Paths with the Piepershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15611528798989723446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3243252316113544157.post-62255729788609222872024-02-07T08:25:00.003-06:002024-02-07T08:31:16.097-06:00Mardis Gras in Galveston<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5WVicL7hBH1vlZjbkDkqFERRVGWtdGx6wZYziRKA_Br12iQC25MZuHukYH2LYsDwr0a5nZODP2NTROy-l08J0mElRkqy_Cs2jNBG0xfAruQulsXDmGjBCsdwH17-EkUlChc48HDfUuCJbPfLFYO2JqArqRsrdGejXNQGjJW6uvHM7ZYPS_AEmyDb3qpfC/s4032/20240203_200709.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5WVicL7hBH1vlZjbkDkqFERRVGWtdGx6wZYziRKA_Br12iQC25MZuHukYH2LYsDwr0a5nZODP2NTROy-l08J0mElRkqy_Cs2jNBG0xfAruQulsXDmGjBCsdwH17-EkUlChc48HDfUuCJbPfLFYO2JqArqRsrdGejXNQGjJW6uvHM7ZYPS_AEmyDb3qpfC/s320/20240203_200709.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">In the two weeks prior to the beginning of lent, with over 2 dozen parades, concerts including Gin Blossoms, Eli Young Band and Duelo, balcony parties, a 5K run, and more, Galveston is a great place to celebrate Mardis Gras. Concerts and many of the parades are contained to the gated entertainment district (admission fee, plus more for a balcony party viewing area). Several parades begin on the seawall or 25th street as they head towards the entertainment district. Oh, and the beads and trinkets! You don't need all of those to take home? The humane center accepts those you wish to recycle. In the New Orleans area many parades had a recycle float at the end of each parade for unwanted beads. With up to 350,000 visitors over the two weeks accommodations can be hard to find. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">On Saturday evening we headed to the Seawall area to view what they billed a "super parade," by the Krewe of Gambrinas, a not-for-profit group that supports tourism and underprivileged children. It began on the Seawall around 57th and turned at 25th, ending in the entertainment district. It started at 6 and we were a little over half way down on the route. The parade didn't reach us until 7:30! There were at least 14 floats and as many bands. In case you wondered, at this parade alone over 600,000 beads plus trinkets were thrown! 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I decorated a cotton candy bear.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRkt4ZJdx9BORfzJFbmBK4UZA0L-td2yZGtet57Eu_YaERBcnAenjb6WR7AH4b79-y-xnX3SYdnx6e2M2wTMFr-XUnQUPyuyjNIrN-FxhgXJzS55mVm15PvvWrRY9UkKXwXPS8-_LoCBlkR_mhBlJK-9QY8xtGBSGjLzqAON2QWeE-x5IMk1RyrUpL15-i/s4032/20240203_122038.jpg"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRkt4ZJdx9BORfzJFbmBK4UZA0L-td2yZGtet57Eu_YaERBcnAenjb6WR7AH4b79-y-xnX3SYdnx6e2M2wTMFr-XUnQUPyuyjNIrN-FxhgXJzS55mVm15PvvWrRY9UkKXwXPS8-_LoCBlkR_mhBlJK-9QY8xtGBSGjLzqAON2QWeE-x5IMk1RyrUpL15-i/s320/20240203_122038.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmIi_V8vnHq3FgVYhBRQ61uULxAY58tOca2oQVnr3s_oeyV6_tG1yqUZ6k6MoA_sazSPYVLL4dBD9OJv1ND5ljmVd9cQW8EgraMCi5STduop07mwVsC_2Cub1ou4YKOgpgHoIBwoSgV3KZTFvl8iwEs3xSSamps3mgw6IQc1d47hEJ39kZSbxV88grHCvx/s4032/20240202_094417.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmIi_V8vnHq3FgVYhBRQ61uULxAY58tOca2oQVnr3s_oeyV6_tG1yqUZ6k6MoA_sazSPYVLL4dBD9OJv1ND5ljmVd9cQW8EgraMCi5STduop07mwVsC_2Cub1ou4YKOgpgHoIBwoSgV3KZTFvl8iwEs3xSSamps3mgw6IQc1d47hEJ39kZSbxV88grHCvx/s320/20240202_094417.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Birds gather around the scour exit looking for lunch.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFmxKQaPZFQtnRtvmyZWIzEuWvxMGuWKU8Fl0lMYw2WS7Tn2mk9Apyr1UTfBwtXA30jSxT1RKei4DfjXdZ3pZcu50_KdnHkwp5-tsEtFRVgQXX8LFuyKWhbX_e_DJoqxkMUOKM9vembyQHXpTFVsGv-xpQJt6djBC3zBkH7ahXjWkbH6qrE0ajPkmOPYhk/s4032/20240202_094305.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFmxKQaPZFQtnRtvmyZWIzEuWvxMGuWKU8Fl0lMYw2WS7Tn2mk9Apyr1UTfBwtXA30jSxT1RKei4DfjXdZ3pZcu50_KdnHkwp5-tsEtFRVgQXX8LFuyKWhbX_e_DJoqxkMUOKM9vembyQHXpTFVsGv-xpQJt6djBC3zBkH7ahXjWkbH6qrE0ajPkmOPYhk/s320/20240202_094305.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking for a good place to cross the scour. I just went ahead and walked through.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhTU4NbX6oQMPRlWXFsomkZd2LYmij5EnEaehmro_AAfX6I9gwd1CSE3XZzG2ygQqWOUvwIh3UxJwyjUrT30m8NFaGYxVJ4Vwq3mu6ERiqTEdsytVfIVq1BiVutjgRNiVg1TczWOmOLP9gEI9amorwrMbUZ69RrzefDq-XdPLCjzvz5sKEZoKKmOBFhr41/s2620/20240202_095242.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1473" data-original-width="2620" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhTU4NbX6oQMPRlWXFsomkZd2LYmij5EnEaehmro_AAfX6I9gwd1CSE3XZzG2ygQqWOUvwIh3UxJwyjUrT30m8NFaGYxVJ4Vwq3mu6ERiqTEdsytVfIVq1BiVutjgRNiVg1TczWOmOLP9gEI9amorwrMbUZ69RrzefDq-XdPLCjzvz5sKEZoKKmOBFhr41/s320/20240202_095242.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7vofZpdHD-mL883ouX6wTlSMxcxa2aW4TnuSPXUZbgExItTIzvPnY_N1e-bH1nFZjktJDPZi1c9jthUhHfhjDs1z_qoyvEdLUHnitsb-6NiPPEQg2XTOVZxU9OzhqG80CR9mvZ7ss5sLu9IWfYwOuanz1pfEJ1H79mmM_DRH0e4hiovNe1QquTtIyUZrL/s2579/20240202_100038.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; 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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTvwiWExjFhcIeT8x7E_G9iyuVEMjZvZCqDTH3Ix-NJM6hi0155mAAwJr-rwnIQ7qRB6J1HRqsQan1D3ifNK0x3w0FOUJuW8PLvWHq2a-DMfhk3uh6n1hrtt4KCxcOmCJfog2kel8G3DHBepmj4XxmYe6Zzw5c0bD76TMr5lWy17Vwsv0LniN-pjnnMUpV/s4032/20240201_195339.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTvwiWExjFhcIeT8x7E_G9iyuVEMjZvZCqDTH3Ix-NJM6hi0155mAAwJr-rwnIQ7qRB6J1HRqsQan1D3ifNK0x3w0FOUJuW8PLvWHq2a-DMfhk3uh6n1hrtt4KCxcOmCJfog2kel8G3DHBepmj4XxmYe6Zzw5c0bD76TMr5lWy17Vwsv0LniN-pjnnMUpV/s320/20240201_195339.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Old heat register cover</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8D39Ug9EjrohuAfhElOdb6bXW-JH-Z0eaGjUL5XpB6aRBzAIJOSJgNWH6wnwWgDpnxDiXkB6-bVR4O91p4Zqtip74YLw_g7crCwqg8L3AP-P4g07nYQsE2qAzXwVZii01spJp1X1ZvQJc1yKweVhC5UBmm7NT2YBNSdn4Oa9R1k3YFez2bIgn2gCUeM2B/s320/20240201_191426.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Solid magnetic cover to keep counter crumbs from falling in. Looks pretty real.</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: x-small;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Where are the Piepers now? <i><span style="color: #674ea7;">Galveston, </span><span style="color: #38761d;">TX</span></i></b></div></span>Parks and Paths with the Piepershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15611528798989723446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3243252316113544157.post-59739467645474851612024-02-01T21:10:00.000-06:002024-02-01T21:10:13.086-06:00Another beautiful beach to explore! <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY_mEl9fmyc7tn2zQNrWIqypoNu9FcIMFIwQdE-WlKeoKpobf2ABkrxHxXiPQBTEVM5THm138o8Zfr9TmCMu_7zMqqBnbPX0BTSSorbx_qChyWsMbfBf6ifQltsKhYtMpCxsKuRBrX2t2X7zPx7Dsq8egMa6Dc0zNGNbKd2kEwDKJv9PwqxiIgVUzaZDpG/s4032/20240130_080444.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY_mEl9fmyc7tn2zQNrWIqypoNu9FcIMFIwQdE-WlKeoKpobf2ABkrxHxXiPQBTEVM5THm138o8Zfr9TmCMu_7zMqqBnbPX0BTSSorbx_qChyWsMbfBf6ifQltsKhYtMpCxsKuRBrX2t2X7zPx7Dsq8egMa6Dc0zNGNbKd2kEwDKJv9PwqxiIgVUzaZDpG/s320/20240130_080444.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Well, it didn't take us long to find another beach! We didn't stay here last year and boy have things changed. It's so sad, the dunes are basically gone here at the park. The beach is flat with no sand blowing or moving at all because there is none to do so. Two years ago you would find sand piled under the boardwalks. The dunes are important in preserving the island and providing habitat for various critters. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrKqD5l-pci57cBXmxAbxWiZdfHcdCX2HfDoGayPgWHLuVgJj8VVmGCNLV1E3uKUKv9iObBdI6J_sieSUjRf97qVQ76hg39JW8BNJWxGqbF74UGhu42gsksZtslhyunZuTsRb8J17NX_9aTAItTJ-sTa1agN88Ko246ZAnSVElz-FZyE7ARIIfs6Qo2TdZ/s3546/image.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1994" data-original-width="3546" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrKqD5l-pci57cBXmxAbxWiZdfHcdCX2HfDoGayPgWHLuVgJj8VVmGCNLV1E3uKUKv9iObBdI6J_sieSUjRf97qVQ76hg39JW8BNJWxGqbF74UGhu42gsksZtslhyunZuTsRb8J17NX_9aTAItTJ-sTa1agN88Ko246ZAnSVElz-FZyE7ARIIfs6Qo2TdZ/s320/image.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The boardwalks look silly, sad, and unnecessary without any sand. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-u1T3NU-gor7CbOqymJ4HB1wO1f06W6bJH4LW8VeJ6GsRzRgjq6SQNFt0um1WsBHwAJq_rPeW6wN6wRQVbGnBbI7FEk7vP0YYY6inovy244SUj6OyrGQlQV8rUM8EY-2qLaEJJBEViEaVIssJjj6yutWp1Cd1D6tdOLqgwRJCMJchcur_hmVU6nU7WGwW/s4032/image.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-u1T3NU-gor7CbOqymJ4HB1wO1f06W6bJH4LW8VeJ6GsRzRgjq6SQNFt0um1WsBHwAJq_rPeW6wN6wRQVbGnBbI7FEk7vP0YYY6inovy244SUj6OyrGQlQV8rUM8EY-2qLaEJJBEViEaVIssJjj6yutWp1Cd1D6tdOLqgwRJCMJchcur_hmVU6nU7WGwW/s320/image.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK_0XFtJKLtEVrGn_DUWnxZMMyDYsDWKpAn_9NERDPzQhtjMSPIwmYXVvlLcx2P70s4_WnOLftKEoSZLLHZLDmGI5RH07XbYXCYodJimE0esY7CiaqRJbAbzVuMrZS6F3gP08iYd2fLXR9nRpIK2sxlATyDBhWT2lEYqQQTcbs0LoImzCfj07h8u1317ey/s1161/20240201_160920.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="653" data-original-width="1161" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK_0XFtJKLtEVrGn_DUWnxZMMyDYsDWKpAn_9NERDPzQhtjMSPIwmYXVvlLcx2P70s4_WnOLftKEoSZLLHZLDmGI5RH07XbYXCYodJimE0esY7CiaqRJbAbzVuMrZS6F3gP08iYd2fLXR9nRpIK2sxlATyDBhWT2lEYqQQTcbs0LoImzCfj07h8u1317ey/s320/20240201_160920.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Near our RV Park they have hauled in sand and planted dune grass to restore the dunes. </td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">In the past erosion was threatening homes down the beach and they worked hard to try and correct that, basically saving homes. The beach was lined with sand fences, just like snow fences, to keep the sand that they hauled in from blowing away. They planted dune grass on that sand too. At our park office she said "they" were supposed to be doing something at the park too, but...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We traveled into Houston Monday night to visit Eric and his family. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRFHAyva8n-QxIF1ZKgsqniL5sXR1TZo_GQJnvjG2ik_m_mYZaIRNbPvhImxDfh7WsIgwYW-nHldNncGxqV8y2ymO1VFgQctQcGDl4oqn5Nr6L8Fa0CyBouzFUh-sho5C1M6VhmQFljFQOUvqkOMygIFbDhHmhmee_sQslM9UeuTzwLTWSW7KqoVs1vrqy/s4032/20240130_081404.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRFHAyva8n-QxIF1ZKgsqniL5sXR1TZo_GQJnvjG2ik_m_mYZaIRNbPvhImxDfh7WsIgwYW-nHldNncGxqV8y2ymO1VFgQctQcGDl4oqn5Nr6L8Fa0CyBouzFUh-sho5C1M6VhmQFljFQOUvqkOMygIFbDhHmhmee_sQslM9UeuTzwLTWSW7KqoVs1vrqy/s320/20240130_081404.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Galveston hosts the third largest Mardis Gras celebration in the country. For two weeks there will be parades, live concerts, and over 3 million beads! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9h5_GpTIS6clAWaMWztP0kw7Uct4RuGUndq0BwZ9AdWI5b2WphMGQEmEgQo4LiYAvBZAgeMR3HJ16_xw5gxqWLLxHx9uBFTGdHgyRP-DNC97lHbWECpHpP3FQfLwB_XNQ_7qfQMvC_nO6HceNIj7bPjtOPEfGzOPS1J7kapx10iTz6bfIYoYqswaxtMns/s4032/20240130_114029.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9h5_GpTIS6clAWaMWztP0kw7Uct4RuGUndq0BwZ9AdWI5b2WphMGQEmEgQo4LiYAvBZAgeMR3HJ16_xw5gxqWLLxHx9uBFTGdHgyRP-DNC97lHbWECpHpP3FQfLwB_XNQ_7qfQMvC_nO6HceNIj7bPjtOPEfGzOPS1J7kapx10iTz6bfIYoYqswaxtMns/s320/20240130_114029.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beach house in the Mardis Gras mood.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP_HPxvkTXbRJAG_fVDAugskAO-gmGMTX36VtjwVXTIEQziRp7xqyLuYOyxF1uIk86dToKs1ZmJKQT7cybwbQLBWHJjcpSs6UpQ9SSeJPwPQnilL8wDo3DFOjvW0Gewo2_V1y_W9zU_dHRGbGp-kKbq2Iuc58RO4FJuq3j3NAu7m9JjuyAEghbzJ4URfMh/s4032/20240130_113720~2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP_HPxvkTXbRJAG_fVDAugskAO-gmGMTX36VtjwVXTIEQziRp7xqyLuYOyxF1uIk86dToKs1ZmJKQT7cybwbQLBWHJjcpSs6UpQ9SSeJPwPQnilL8wDo3DFOjvW0Gewo2_V1y_W9zU_dHRGbGp-kKbq2Iuc58RO4FJuq3j3NAu7m9JjuyAEghbzJ4URfMh/s320/20240130_113720~2.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The sea wall, protecting most of Galveston begins next to the park. The past two days have been so calm, hardly any wind. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLKON_7vUdebI0Fb8C0s7-HqSiXAptyHb3o8yFmqyM4BVU8kChILFBGIcHa-XoyYy2tv3zlZReXSM-mfA7AwaGrimtDjZaiNfb8ffg_llQMbSw1LGUUQOPWwGGtHoILUZd8YU5qRBbyqid1D9t50IEQ9tFlnUdKRewA7_DLXvtzyStbAnq3itp0S8M0lxN/s4032/20240130_211230.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLKON_7vUdebI0Fb8C0s7-HqSiXAptyHb3o8yFmqyM4BVU8kChILFBGIcHa-XoyYy2tv3zlZReXSM-mfA7AwaGrimtDjZaiNfb8ffg_llQMbSw1LGUUQOPWwGGtHoILUZd8YU5qRBbyqid1D9t50IEQ9tFlnUdKRewA7_DLXvtzyStbAnq3itp0S8M0lxN/s320/20240130_211230.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our Wisconsin friends, that we met in Florida last winter, also arrived in the park on Monday. It's a little chiller here than in South Padre. Upper 60's during the day but 50's at night.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNbNt8GLNVuw_6l9o8rrWfSLVxR9RASAlAXTNC70-zXSwjSKi0XtqhZajzcLxwSxOkT5PU37JJTBbtuzjH_QUp_CnpVqneAt_JgtpSgH62-bJvUy_l7PYuH2E4EdFEP7CyhyphenhyphenL0uXih9VEcIjNNV-UDszJeHnpbqG-xmLeAj06GzTF0JDujSnRFqeidZx39/s3218/20240131_132040.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1810" data-original-width="3218" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNbNt8GLNVuw_6l9o8rrWfSLVxR9RASAlAXTNC70-zXSwjSKi0XtqhZajzcLxwSxOkT5PU37JJTBbtuzjH_QUp_CnpVqneAt_JgtpSgH62-bJvUy_l7PYuH2E4EdFEP7CyhyphenhyphenL0uXih9VEcIjNNV-UDszJeHnpbqG-xmLeAj06GzTF0JDujSnRFqeidZx39/s320/20240131_132040.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Grhjwu6ZaAgk9ObPJvfGUgrgG1K2iwCPsday5msTSlKHSmaElCD7ej6LAzLPyPfIomGMHnpqCf7K7EHc9BhhYYDIlmtkOrRsulxPv9Ab1BewJrYaUILTGBHNKlVcaov1sAt6vVN63P5lHS-tYwIoy-LVvDzSiGlk6h9XJ6gjDbUU89S-lF4DZsgfd1lB/s3127/20240131_132046.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1759" data-original-width="3127" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Grhjwu6ZaAgk9ObPJvfGUgrgG1K2iwCPsday5msTSlKHSmaElCD7ej6LAzLPyPfIomGMHnpqCf7K7EHc9BhhYYDIlmtkOrRsulxPv9Ab1BewJrYaUILTGBHNKlVcaov1sAt6vVN63P5lHS-tYwIoy-LVvDzSiGlk6h9XJ6gjDbUU89S-lF4DZsgfd1lB/s320/20240131_132046.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2rO1o-oTuzyC_SkRsXmkRKJj1tjTezRVljnImtL0FbWF_Ws_OIWZ0FuAkDOA-6C5XdXzMCDrJKJR3DNNIl2dEpF_ZGAd3K5lLqT6B551ZVLOpVCwFXB6xDYGpTX2uSqNBe79bytgooF5TbyiOCXmRiqJFDutqIXbdzWuuVZUyF_UYy41VKqMIpNeBzmdb/s3694/20240131_171529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2078" data-original-width="3694" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2rO1o-oTuzyC_SkRsXmkRKJj1tjTezRVljnImtL0FbWF_Ws_OIWZ0FuAkDOA-6C5XdXzMCDrJKJR3DNNIl2dEpF_ZGAd3K5lLqT6B551ZVLOpVCwFXB6xDYGpTX2uSqNBe79bytgooF5TbyiOCXmRiqJFDutqIXbdzWuuVZUyF_UYy41VKqMIpNeBzmdb/s320/20240131_171529.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wednesday night we made a visit to my favorite restaurant. We also went to Home Cut Donuts in the morning. I was in heaven. Tomorrow? Better food choices!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwT-xG09VgxPXkFt4A2nbENWgE6CGd27RG3507T2aD9X0-tFeume3GThYjhiCkkDyYCFf05iUCNLkvN7ReXzMAhoZBCX35b6wWSodnYOVJMV__-VaLxI5mAXLbd56suwoPsGPe9rkTosOt8qyDqtmj89mDHUWlelT4haZglNUz9f9Gc2TxOdKjl1-lC-Xe/s2945/20240131_171546.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1656" data-original-width="2945" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwT-xG09VgxPXkFt4A2nbENWgE6CGd27RG3507T2aD9X0-tFeume3GThYjhiCkkDyYCFf05iUCNLkvN7ReXzMAhoZBCX35b6wWSodnYOVJMV__-VaLxI5mAXLbd56suwoPsGPe9rkTosOt8qyDqtmj89mDHUWlelT4haZglNUz9f9Gc2TxOdKjl1-lC-Xe/s320/20240131_171546.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beads all over Coastal Grill.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxk_Z9DARi_1m7QYr3K5ohWPjez_7VMvU6Su8Ne6pHzVFoAd3LyfrWKfl_kMfpG2WzqYMh99GQ8wBhhNCDmAuaBonGeO1UvbiFIOGIJf6uaOzJ9UfMbu21Lgk2byHFX22TBlKS4Tl3phuMPUCjYV_F216I5LjYwtH05dSjBDs7v4hhLVIjd5WvkbbLrOPz/s4032/20240131_173309.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxk_Z9DARi_1m7QYr3K5ohWPjez_7VMvU6Su8Ne6pHzVFoAd3LyfrWKfl_kMfpG2WzqYMh99GQ8wBhhNCDmAuaBonGeO1UvbiFIOGIJf6uaOzJ9UfMbu21Lgk2byHFX22TBlKS4Tl3phuMPUCjYV_F216I5LjYwtH05dSjBDs7v4hhLVIjd5WvkbbLrOPz/s320/20240131_173309.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">They have a large variety of food but I always get 'The Strand,' fish Tacos with mangoes and so much more. Pat got the same plus Brussel sprouts. 🤮</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: x-small;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Where are the Piepers now? <i><span style="color: #01ffff;">Dellanera RV Park, Galveston, TX</span></i></b></div></span>Parks and Paths with the Piepershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15611528798989723446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3243252316113544157.post-19178172508490384382024-01-29T10:45:00.000-06:002024-01-29T10:45:12.035-06:00"Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened." ~~Dr. Suess<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtcBhllqQUhONibPeySSn4NXMUhDwd39dofe0MRimSSYWWSKXE1Tu6bPx8GpvV9HYWja6cndQ14bVBmEphafn7Jtnmpg9_lhg7oDpc2ryDzNwU9ml_dUFEikC4AXSV52p759vsmio_yGoLJsm6lH1NHC1BnskEvJdDbB6OTjX4lWTrfR_To1uqwmW3DfrO/s4032/20240128_083156.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtcBhllqQUhONibPeySSn4NXMUhDwd39dofe0MRimSSYWWSKXE1Tu6bPx8GpvV9HYWja6cndQ14bVBmEphafn7Jtnmpg9_lhg7oDpc2ryDzNwU9ml_dUFEikC4AXSV52p759vsmio_yGoLJsm6lH1NHC1BnskEvJdDbB6OTjX4lWTrfR_To1uqwmW3DfrO/s320/20240128_083156.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">Pat and I are always home, right? Because home is 'wherever we park it.' As usual though, whenever we stay some place longer than a month as we do during the winter months, I get a little attached. It's just hard to move on. Even tougher this year because South Padre is one of my favorite places. A favorite place, however, does not mean it's necessarily a place I would like to live all of the time. But I still get a little sad and shed a few tears. But it also means it's time to head towards family and friends which brings smiles!</p><p style="text-align: left;">Since we've been stationary so long Pat went through a mental check-list trying to make sure we didn't forget to do something. We have final things to do Sunday, dump, hook up the car, and things like that but I think we're ready. Oh, and one more trip to the beach! We have a good 7 1/2 - 8 hour drive that we'll divide between 2 days. </p><p style="text-align: left;">We're on our way to Galveston, another favorite spot. That means we'll get to see Eric, Toni and four of the grandkids. This year we'll also be meeting Pat's sister, her husband, and Lisa/Terry (Wisconsin), who we met last year in Florida. And it's Mardis Gras time!</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSxjBVbG-bBBRJzrcECMuvCJlfQ4tHMc9zV-PxJFhtN-XgtOA3k_-LYXBa-_xqntyLWAr15qJTAqzGKE4A0VGVMpkP8QzA4SMwA81yj8JlMoCwbT1wrzm1y_LVlipC9jOatxI8smLDrxTf_qwXYPwE7qDshnAEG80ghXxFerft0S5_HJT9POJ3VPR3tvgU/s2751/20240128_170101.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1644" data-original-width="2751" height="191" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSxjBVbG-bBBRJzrcECMuvCJlfQ4tHMc9zV-PxJFhtN-XgtOA3k_-LYXBa-_xqntyLWAr15qJTAqzGKE4A0VGVMpkP8QzA4SMwA81yj8JlMoCwbT1wrzm1y_LVlipC9jOatxI8smLDrxTf_qwXYPwE7qDshnAEG80ghXxFerft0S5_HJT9POJ3VPR3tvgU/s320/20240128_170101.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">First travel day found us stopping in Refugio, TX for the night.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB9U3KQqbWpMmURAXj3PtaeqNw8eNx1BWPpJIUXBmOYjKA553qPENNrSO2PVq3AF6yoCPY1TPyj2FmLvIhyphenhyphen53xiEco6PiR0q7ld8Yi5aGXqO2i-BTQVwiCIW-ymSo-Ctjugi5Jvh2sR62tqz-K-3QN2KDlybJ5vzK2LUTkqMcxxKNzOk23KYEU_2axh83L/s4032/20240128_165215.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB9U3KQqbWpMmURAXj3PtaeqNw8eNx1BWPpJIUXBmOYjKA553qPENNrSO2PVq3AF6yoCPY1TPyj2FmLvIhyphenhyphen53xiEco6PiR0q7ld8Yi5aGXqO2i-BTQVwiCIW-ymSo-Ctjugi5Jvh2sR62tqz-K-3QN2KDlybJ5vzK2LUTkqMcxxKNzOk23KYEU_2axh83L/s320/20240128_165215.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Such a nice city RV park. What a find Pat thought. 🚂s all night long and their whistles were a' blowin', lol!<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZZhOAVpvvS-IdISxYgiVxpkx6hFvjqhNwf8T0tG6H8s1fse-LEeh7b6UigIrSxIg00C2FHaQ5okVYcehbthyphenhyphenLtCl-N0qYmH0hpRTVtp5wQEbw-AbwP80uaOXAOjjVyN1RmpSux7XFRHR5-IJVmYZ8kJbuG9zc7kxq6owqlb6o-Via8K1OAiAcVIofcXwU/s3728/20240128_123300~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2097" data-original-width="3728" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZZhOAVpvvS-IdISxYgiVxpkx6hFvjqhNwf8T0tG6H8s1fse-LEeh7b6UigIrSxIg00C2FHaQ5okVYcehbthyphenhyphenLtCl-N0qYmH0hpRTVtp5wQEbw-AbwP80uaOXAOjjVyN1RmpSux7XFRHR5-IJVmYZ8kJbuG9zc7kxq6owqlb6o-Via8K1OAiAcVIofcXwU/s320/20240128_123300~2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaWyNY1tVxn84SEXjO4Y0kWNgiFTdnDEIn9veAqQ1CmxAv2T9Ioo9_i4WgBMVDBGrOpKDHTQHxpcyVDlfpazxs6QM6mHThAVAvp0Gfrd9oXbsgC1hgcaxhF2p6Er0p71yFveaHxitT_nZW8Rg1cElLDZdyTCRLxJbSpN5pJ0QwuAosogHecSjYT1pnNhnc/s3947/image.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;">Boot Camp??? The young gentlemen dressed all in black below were at the south pavilion early Sat. and Sun. morning. Their boom box was a boomin' music in a language I wasn't familiar with.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxyDmG2o-OxZHrYdVmYhebEvF59UBwr5OHTIXJaEklDOoZMSPeYOtZSaSc-h95UGKNXN4ex6D-raagEhBmu4w' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE7vvNO_hKsjFX51VpKHKFJ_N8OPjNXQHZxCaW1as_381qPOkjM5qCw2W4MiBAulwIIzdQ7WbOZHLASvUGNWmkq7wKI_rk-gjnPrdBt9GwEGesBjjQDRvEjZmfqEr35jFEDVgW2oemdPsxu4Ad89aqazo73rd1f8re08ofXMcBovUiLiCHdg0BJCef6UuD/s3035/20240127_111141.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1867" data-original-width="3035" height="197" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE7vvNO_hKsjFX51VpKHKFJ_N8OPjNXQHZxCaW1as_381qPOkjM5qCw2W4MiBAulwIIzdQ7WbOZHLASvUGNWmkq7wKI_rk-gjnPrdBt9GwEGesBjjQDRvEjZmfqEr35jFEDVgW2oemdPsxu4Ad89aqazo73rd1f8re08ofXMcBovUiLiCHdg0BJCef6UuD/s320/20240127_111141.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One weekend in Jan. and again in Feb. the convention center offers Market Days. Lots of venders with just about anything you might want.</td></tr></tbody></table><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguuEFxs8I5vgyuPa5vF1E9B_vNovPZE-FWiduKS_0iZIwxHGgsP7izdMpfiCzxQYvygTNlVhw0e-zjpcvhCH19KOqV_nSvxWSz-QCZFM5Nq5Xag_hXdQ91l3X5FruhFoDAsWsjnN8gfgHIcOAHdQv6FT1mPFoQYaT11XDFZZwH4Ar-fv-7JGaq9FDHBj3S/s2930/20240127_110439.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1648" data-original-width="2930" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguuEFxs8I5vgyuPa5vF1E9B_vNovPZE-FWiduKS_0iZIwxHGgsP7izdMpfiCzxQYvygTNlVhw0e-zjpcvhCH19KOqV_nSvxWSz-QCZFM5Nq5Xag_hXdQ91l3X5FruhFoDAsWsjnN8gfgHIcOAHdQv6FT1mPFoQYaT11XDFZZwH4Ar-fv-7JGaq9FDHBj3S/s320/20240127_110439.jpg" width="320" /></a></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwwJHiec7RdrxduVjqA_P7Tf-0f5oUO4r6SM0RhsCqnx5g6ynBvEGdDGvmwx2v5HpKFNpKh5wHtNE_neBDv0M7_sE7FIvml7ESE38XrynNoHU_sqWYD4NbYP0ESFxGESy8B9C2ZOlfJYS3SmK-oBOWthFuQozWSbw48RkMTAqn-jMzD9Eagj84HTy5s93m/s4032/20240127_110410.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwwJHiec7RdrxduVjqA_P7Tf-0f5oUO4r6SM0RhsCqnx5g6ynBvEGdDGvmwx2v5HpKFNpKh5wHtNE_neBDv0M7_sE7FIvml7ESE38XrynNoHU_sqWYD4NbYP0ESFxGESy8B9C2ZOlfJYS3SmK-oBOWthFuQozWSbw48RkMTAqn-jMzD9Eagj84HTy5s93m/s320/20240127_110410.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pat's in line.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoyjUaUQR9D_M-_GcgaB8JV6sp7-DA0zXlOMdFm9QQ737EWYUCQUzVwMSA-u3oZkEGmZB-4f7MnBT3hENwmTOl0s94B8gmNDELaCi4RlPmvg9EK3jAHGKXMtSCmaMvKbu7LN1H7qwAoEZbm6G7W_BuyItdbEhaFheRsZ9VGNMnBa_XwR8R2CWhpNNpL9LR/s4032/image.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoyjUaUQR9D_M-_GcgaB8JV6sp7-DA0zXlOMdFm9QQ737EWYUCQUzVwMSA-u3oZkEGmZB-4f7MnBT3hENwmTOl0s94B8gmNDELaCi4RlPmvg9EK3jAHGKXMtSCmaMvKbu7LN1H7qwAoEZbm6G7W_BuyItdbEhaFheRsZ9VGNMnBa_XwR8R2CWhpNNpL9LR/s320/image.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I purchased a small wooden/epoxy turtle.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg09iQaSTkPZ1h21rSYx6edTlY3W9CGalfxVt_nud2GU1K5jLrveBaziKOOro424ivoQYcTi1ARjNsJomb4vRLcxQGaszOYPSgQwRlDXpj0Ms9vPeCgEku5TcGGoqsOTUxvPV4SPN4qpZwwsr0SMK52lmtHzoTtx06JVRCmQo1abLtmPbEfgPcC_cMc4vyr/s4032/20240127_110508~2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg09iQaSTkPZ1h21rSYx6edTlY3W9CGalfxVt_nud2GU1K5jLrveBaziKOOro424ivoQYcTi1ARjNsJomb4vRLcxQGaszOYPSgQwRlDXpj0Ms9vPeCgEku5TcGGoqsOTUxvPV4SPN4qpZwwsr0SMK52lmtHzoTtx06JVRCmQo1abLtmPbEfgPcC_cMc4vyr/s320/20240127_110508~2.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Luna, by Ariel King, represents the endless miles a sea turtle travels through the waves of the ocean, under the beautiful stars and moon. Luna was located at the convention center.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh89mFhPpf25lm_OD7o2ickgJgiuqZHcMEOd_kBEnoABER0-JVtgb2dPHOuiwGdgEnbEwyCUfbqjnH9Sa6hinpZkkm1KIi6hRrANRts_tMZ75UU6UIGvg7OB_ZcpucMllfCwxBX2MoHUWYkIOVOzlxlnCzr4asXSHI2i0-qwo9eNp9AGwh3zMFO64R3_Rjg/s4032/image.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh89mFhPpf25lm_OD7o2ickgJgiuqZHcMEOd_kBEnoABER0-JVtgb2dPHOuiwGdgEnbEwyCUfbqjnH9Sa6hinpZkkm1KIi6hRrANRts_tMZ75UU6UIGvg7OB_ZcpucMllfCwxBX2MoHUWYkIOVOzlxlnCzr4asXSHI2i0-qwo9eNp9AGwh3zMFO64R3_Rjg/s320/image.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Where are the Piepers now? <i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Refugio, TX</span></i></b></div></span>Parks and Paths with the Piepershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15611528798989723446noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3243252316113544157.post-44424552908098481212024-01-28T10:54:00.000-06:002024-01-28T10:54:31.944-06:00A beautiful evening to close out our winter stay.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2_fULblLD9T3O7MtJsVV7FTYCD99Ifxwu8YQvPzjwUCDIo2vyoyb_qs7l7EdQWKQL7EYOVaP6NeUvC9PkY2C9PSDFvNOVg2IkJQWcxzlBMv0P16u1d-CJjcNnGI25nEQTMahukO58URYfTJwTAeeD4Ae2XhovLlWJ0Qtj5qDuLvnETbtUqtEVz-hDuACl/s3189/01002490.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1795" data-original-width="3189" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2_fULblLD9T3O7MtJsVV7FTYCD99Ifxwu8YQvPzjwUCDIo2vyoyb_qs7l7EdQWKQL7EYOVaP6NeUvC9PkY2C9PSDFvNOVg2IkJQWcxzlBMv0P16u1d-CJjcNnGI25nEQTMahukO58URYfTJwTAeeD4Ae2XhovLlWJ0Qtj5qDuLvnETbtUqtEVz-hDuACl/s320/01002490.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">A great night for a sunset catamaran dinner cruise. Thanks Chris! </span></td></tr></tbody></table><br />Friday was beautiful! What a great evening to celebrate the end of our stay at South Padre. We spent two hours cruising the coast with live music on-board. Dinner included grilled shrimp, fish, fajitas and fresh fruit. We enjoyed chatting with two couples who just happened to both be from Minnesota.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDl1U7m36wJww3jQrgRlzkX7mtHC4GdJ61XvBA8cGEB2sciU0qzR_rE7_bYYfj4nGsZYnep55TCFBCoFtYXQMVQiAz261KUG9rvEDSnd36zQ-00Ou1o78Q637DEt85WUoogKI-ukhtTUsS1ykdnXiodY9PiXHLUFPDh_O1jUV5wz1oVIiTTpn4DF3stWnT/s2714/image.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1717" data-original-width="2714" height="202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDl1U7m36wJww3jQrgRlzkX7mtHC4GdJ61XvBA8cGEB2sciU0qzR_rE7_bYYfj4nGsZYnep55TCFBCoFtYXQMVQiAz261KUG9rvEDSnd36zQ-00Ou1o78Q637DEt85WUoogKI-ukhtTUsS1ykdnXiodY9PiXHLUFPDh_O1jUV5wz1oVIiTTpn4DF3stWnT/s320/image.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHLEsOoRkdZxSgiGZFF9UpmyQ4Y7zcrljRFPKFHhTjeFjSHPBuPnjfNSqQ3jkVxGbG2-4PcEZmWwjDrxXKi95_ld-cixPeGz0Nv4ETd6xwFPTow_dHtBACLiZpq70YvD9E5X5DkqT3rwLkWkWbf1YQbHJeQim4EPDVl0yRcYnBdfEE7kK1e4NaStpYdQg4/s5282/01002472.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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To get to the park you drive right through the middle of the SpaceX facilities. That means if SpaceX is doing anything that requires a road closure you can't get to the state park. Before we left Pat did check for road closures. Despite all of the promise of the best shells, the beach had none to share with us that day. We still had a nice walk on the beach and it was amazing to see how much the SpaceX facilities had changed in just two years.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM22NJYPquKu64gE04px7rVmAqQl7bb606RJ_WBBH8NtHBr97oP9YwPhaXFfRCL6vlZhfgkSwAs29v1RLprMyxmTp7kbkViUZ0PmrLbHZXlHi-3aCxA4CizJjmDVj46kZL5n2avZzFbJC2tQ6LYYUhHvYPEJGzHy7NE9kQdXNPwfzLX8vA0l8-TUTuDD3z/s1372/Screenshot_20240127_231207_Maps.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1372" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM22NJYPquKu64gE04px7rVmAqQl7bb606RJ_WBBH8NtHBr97oP9YwPhaXFfRCL6vlZhfgkSwAs29v1RLprMyxmTp7kbkViUZ0PmrLbHZXlHi-3aCxA4CizJjmDVj46kZL5n2avZzFbJC2tQ6LYYUhHvYPEJGzHy7NE9kQdXNPwfzLX8vA0l8-TUTuDD3z/s320/Screenshot_20240127_231207_Maps.jpg" width="252" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Boca Chica is just across the bay from us but to get there you have to drive to Brownsville and nearly double back.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1715" data-original-width="3050" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAIE72bIym2I72tZvSkierLq_jrra4JtgZ3x-olRJiKH6-sO_Dno1o6O8o-cvT4Tt5PQ1tEdocDbP63v9boE91PDC-a2sknW83JhVthlWtJ1-0csUp3Qjx_rYZPAorvFrCZ1LUhCwuFygLy5AN9TRFRn2hEQ7EbZBJFn4YcREcfe_I4adZNOLqEtBCYR-H/s320/20240126_103209.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View of SpaceX launch facilities from Boca Chica State Park.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3KcUvMUwssCY4A9sZ7S0xNbdmfmuqOsbixJV5GBZc2mdM4cyGTXZwo8pg8fMXVPWRNivrRmole4BRpJ5euRJm1OTWsnumn2Tyih-zNFvHwSaKYl4lqaAQyHPHGsJm1VGIDMHW6HSAa-Vulm4op_EsOxZzkX152Z9Iu2krMOWaz-KHN7_1oanVSpuKTk5O/s5472/01002434.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3080" data-original-width="5472" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3KcUvMUwssCY4A9sZ7S0xNbdmfmuqOsbixJV5GBZc2mdM4cyGTXZwo8pg8fMXVPWRNivrRmole4BRpJ5euRJm1OTWsnumn2Tyih-zNFvHwSaKYl4lqaAQyHPHGsJm1VGIDMHW6HSAa-Vulm4op_EsOxZzkX152Z9Iu2krMOWaz-KHN7_1oanVSpuKTk5O/s320/01002434.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The rocket that "hopped." Originally SpaceX began testing by sending rockets up just a short ways and trying to reland them in what became referred to as "hops." </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpE0gQIJEoSTpKX4dYSjYOa2mg9fyrEuUHb80LsPwnDSDhL8McVDUH6-2mMR374dv5WmMP8Z-uvepEKszPzYbrVqEHZu8pC00XyAgofsbPpAbZzRnCcMBuIJKu6Sm6-3sLwjH_zOjc52fDGSLaQAbK5zRILckFuSeYcLg4oq08FiYVqF1vSFnFXPwq1v2D/s5328/01002437.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2999" data-original-width="5328" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpE0gQIJEoSTpKX4dYSjYOa2mg9fyrEuUHb80LsPwnDSDhL8McVDUH6-2mMR374dv5WmMP8Z-uvepEKszPzYbrVqEHZu8pC00XyAgofsbPpAbZzRnCcMBuIJKu6Sm6-3sLwjH_zOjc52fDGSLaQAbK5zRILckFuSeYcLg4oq08FiYVqF1vSFnFXPwq1v2D/s320/01002437.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">On our way back we could see that the building facility on the left had a rocket in it and the middle building had a booster.</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6v9gixXJFus9sKnWOv_tfyxKh68p5BKP44ymYxgPX-PidH5wQqApnSjTR7FlcE6Bp8BRXfvxQdxtXrzwe-lzjRGEx-Hf0adcYLeZUe-D_upSv2jclRxCR39Qzjew1dNW4wd9kn_sWFeDIlTetABg-IQQf8Ribvzv-k4iLiVvjD9pB15afk672cSbDEX_X/s4576/image.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2575" data-original-width="4576" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6v9gixXJFus9sKnWOv_tfyxKh68p5BKP44ymYxgPX-PidH5wQqApnSjTR7FlcE6Bp8BRXfvxQdxtXrzwe-lzjRGEx-Hf0adcYLeZUe-D_upSv2jclRxCR39Qzjew1dNW4wd9kn_sWFeDIlTetABg-IQQf8Ribvzv-k4iLiVvjD9pB15afk672cSbDEX_X/s320/image.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I'm not sure which picture (this one or the one below) was on the way in and which was on the way out but something changed. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr9h2LBbj_ng-CxUorxaKUlR2vVGtvID1Rb1s6i_16vLIoLFF4trLJWnh6J1exV7L5MK0fEK_6TmW0EQdo-GAQWcwS_zHYyYaMnOku6UKVIXs4LwiP66D3l2h63Eckc5h9D5CTJPGxHfc1Mosw-WOEdtoz8GmQ-lmBh6CLnmD5XdKadNxPP4wBuw2hEQsB/s5034/01002450~2.jpg"><img border="0" data-original-height="2833" data-original-width="5034" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr9h2LBbj_ng-CxUorxaKUlR2vVGtvID1Rb1s6i_16vLIoLFF4trLJWnh6J1exV7L5MK0fEK_6TmW0EQdo-GAQWcwS_zHYyYaMnOku6UKVIXs4LwiP66D3l2h63Eckc5h9D5CTJPGxHfc1Mosw-WOEdtoz8GmQ-lmBh6CLnmD5XdKadNxPP4wBuw2hEQsB/s320/01002450~2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBRIjtMBDhhpdSSOdgXYRd1jL-6hYzWUDyF6qxl0LIXpDfLGqGiZR4Uurp1zkJChxJiH9iwx10H7g5IzPgvgcW60QhE0x1gCyeXPBVFz6RvWwJN0w_QtWxUFFt8x7gv7IQbj8G0mbAdXlp7vwAiTObnixpVUmuOpzqr9Am_eKZAl8w9uvSIx_PYZwlgr0M/s2759/20240126_152728.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1552" data-original-width="2759" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBRIjtMBDhhpdSSOdgXYRd1jL-6hYzWUDyF6qxl0LIXpDfLGqGiZR4Uurp1zkJChxJiH9iwx10H7g5IzPgvgcW60QhE0x1gCyeXPBVFz6RvWwJN0w_QtWxUFFt8x7gv7IQbj8G0mbAdXlp7vwAiTObnixpVUmuOpzqr9Am_eKZAl8w9uvSIx_PYZwlgr0M/s320/20240126_152728.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Saw this vessel headed into the bay by our RV park. According to some pictures on Google it may be used in helping to install off-shore windfarms, but Google has misled me before.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGYXbnA8c0ViME5lPKnrYkk_eXeKGI6ZygDiaxxt8wXQSOqK0yNUEPcS5V9Qy8RWeloIVbb6EH1_U07Q-OWv7D-VC-eSVWhYdfsRVD-INNBVdrnHu4SSApdiHK0k2YEqjy6GA3lf5wR8j1U1FHoNLz7LB9C-skvOT_FVjhtvubDdb6bi-QSuiUUCU6yOAX/s4032/20240125_101927.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGYXbnA8c0ViME5lPKnrYkk_eXeKGI6ZygDiaxxt8wXQSOqK0yNUEPcS5V9Qy8RWeloIVbb6EH1_U07Q-OWv7D-VC-eSVWhYdfsRVD-INNBVdrnHu4SSApdiHK0k2YEqjy6GA3lf5wR8j1U1FHoNLz7LB9C-skvOT_FVjhtvubDdb6bi-QSuiUUCU6yOAX/s320/20240125_101927.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Much to Pat's dismay I decided our Sleep Number bed needed to be totally dismantled and cleaned.<br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Where are the Piepers now? <i><span style="color: #741b47;">South Padre Island, TX</span></i></b></span></td></tr></tbody></table></div>Parks and Paths with the Piepershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15611528798989723446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3243252316113544157.post-76034849254668519862024-01-24T17:13:00.003-06:002024-01-25T23:32:23.158-06:00 Times running out.<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtPtSFbWHqz1Q5dR4wdVILE22q6S19smWwy5-4heX5cvT-d2Y439K4e_Siq-kM76hLJw7nRzMXC_FldQMC7yqt1Xoc7gVhEVabuK3VtcD51MM0qugblko0DadAkPDGgDeT6FlobFom2KcIXLahQ9jhOMfZfOQMXPTmcgjRIbtM-WBoJgrS60Do1t2TBUNM/s3832/20240122_122321.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2155" data-original-width="3832" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtPtSFbWHqz1Q5dR4wdVILE22q6S19smWwy5-4heX5cvT-d2Y439K4e_Siq-kM76hLJw7nRzMXC_FldQMC7yqt1Xoc7gVhEVabuK3VtcD51MM0qugblko0DadAkPDGgDeT6FlobFom2KcIXLahQ9jhOMfZfOQMXPTmcgjRIbtM-WBoJgrS60Do1t2TBUNM/s320/20240122_122321.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Queen Isabella Causeway from the Port Isabel Lighthouse.</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We spent much of December and the first part of January hanging close to the RV. We leave this Sunday so I'm trying to squeeze in as much as I can. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0sppMhVOeamYPy8EryVKuqArKHNUiECbTJjRMZFKgd-KIfVqdjgIzfBjLTEnxpkBwItGyA7KeG1duk1FN4iFQhHc67IFgWuGOSjs4P7gmGhhM3UZFd3l_HSzNnQYC-0KWTxiVG-HK7zkwLQEZBhR6-6l2gymoE3GlxqUHnB2ouZn2gLLa34-p2MhRxmhyphenhyphen/s4032/20240122_094901~3.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0sppMhVOeamYPy8EryVKuqArKHNUiECbTJjRMZFKgd-KIfVqdjgIzfBjLTEnxpkBwItGyA7KeG1duk1FN4iFQhHc67IFgWuGOSjs4P7gmGhhM3UZFd3l_HSzNnQYC-0KWTxiVG-HK7zkwLQEZBhR6-6l2gymoE3GlxqUHnB2ouZn2gLLa34-p2MhRxmhyphenhyphen/s320/20240122_094901~3.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I hadn't been down to the beach since before the cold spell. It's always interesting to see how the weather affects the lay of the dunes.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The Port Isabel Lighthouse, located in Port Isabel, TX was completed in 1853 to aid ships traveling through the Brazos Santiago Pass to Point Isabel (one of the earlier names for Port Isabel). During the Civil War it was used by both Confededate and Union Troops as an observation post. By the turn of the century it was abandoned. It became a historic site in 1952, remodeled, and opened to the public. Beautiful views from the top which took 75 steps and a short ladder to reach.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEincFI8oZjc7pGEznRrXr12l5izJE3-UZmItvPhvwokPGowYfZHAw2GwAcipxWTc77V1Svi52qx8qUKUAqKM-mxDrgkC_Wm-rWpRdy5P6OHbpvX55ZY_oDX4EGvcNQchIjVmfDUT0TYjVBKXozXz5iMUok1TQWk7Oidfbl2HMh3NEGKlIGlWfrfZm1OfYm9/s4230/01002326.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2381" data-original-width="4230" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEincFI8oZjc7pGEznRrXr12l5izJE3-UZmItvPhvwokPGowYfZHAw2GwAcipxWTc77V1Svi52qx8qUKUAqKM-mxDrgkC_Wm-rWpRdy5P6OHbpvX55ZY_oDX4EGvcNQchIjVmfDUT0TYjVBKXozXz5iMUok1TQWk7Oidfbl2HMh3NEGKlIGlWfrfZm1OfYm9/s320/01002326.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkjf9i_5aS3-pKAcPbnqBlLOeMPnAXaCIjZEVGrto3wyOISapJ9mHDXs8YUFyAijLcs7LclUl4bF7ZQdXLLKDdNe0ZpXen6pEHXZAXwn7XNZEvEMOIC6AOxwtTsiUQdjb1I6sGlUAB_yXqY6uB_FN-9BX5Z78utq6hhaC39WnWvXjsWrNG4MZwpjXzDIPx/s5130/01002312.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5130" data-original-width="2887" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkjf9i_5aS3-pKAcPbnqBlLOeMPnAXaCIjZEVGrto3wyOISapJ9mHDXs8YUFyAijLcs7LclUl4bF7ZQdXLLKDdNe0ZpXen6pEHXZAXwn7XNZEvEMOIC6AOxwtTsiUQdjb1I6sGlUAB_yXqY6uB_FN-9BX5Z78utq6hhaC39WnWvXjsWrNG4MZwpjXzDIPx/s320/01002312.jpg" width="180" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Keepers Cottage houses a visitors center and information on the lighthouse. </td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggwz-eYvHDrUF3x920B15si9ySJ3eO1_Y16IERInV0j_BMyGtmOjG_NaAbzftJQY248EdDkmL2BSGzkhoISnQClmkSqgIzQqOiEzgHswzaNdpJIqCEKmCg6u0W7FN0s80HeECHEESuLfcAHc3B6tV4K_rff7dXA_zAgihyphenhyphensqh2KZUYjjWW3Z3S3kpQThwG/s4032/20240122_122357-EFFECTS.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggwz-eYvHDrUF3x920B15si9ySJ3eO1_Y16IERInV0j_BMyGtmOjG_NaAbzftJQY248EdDkmL2BSGzkhoISnQClmkSqgIzQqOiEzgHswzaNdpJIqCEKmCg6u0W7FN0s80HeECHEESuLfcAHc3B6tV4K_rff7dXA_zAgihyphenhyphensqh2KZUYjjWW3Z3S3kpQThwG/s320/20240122_122357-EFFECTS.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I don't usually use Google's "stylized," photos but this one captured me.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgygVTuqiY6i8MGmI7D7y2t1xB1xfpMgyhuvibo6xR3DkgdywfSn2xcP7pNh1ZQRb2clPKBzfuJJzoaOT3g-F5dLu0yZHVMb92PWgJKoMd9cyTyjvUGFqok6xuFnLfQ9aLlQmmmAZ30xGIhE5M9jJOTxmsMKBd5INIslCYxZDYhUF_gVPlccct8ufi5Apka/s4032/20240122_122341.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgygVTuqiY6i8MGmI7D7y2t1xB1xfpMgyhuvibo6xR3DkgdywfSn2xcP7pNh1ZQRb2clPKBzfuJJzoaOT3g-F5dLu0yZHVMb92PWgJKoMd9cyTyjvUGFqok6xuFnLfQ9aLlQmmmAZ30xGIhE5M9jJOTxmsMKBd5INIslCYxZDYhUF_gVPlccct8ufi5Apka/s320/20240122_122341.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: center;">Just across the causeway on the South Padre side is a small park with a causeway plaque and a statue honoring the Padre for whom the island was named.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: center;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The 2.37 mile causeway spanning the Laguna Madre is the second longest bridge in Texas. It opened in 1974 replacing a bridge with the same name. Prior to the first bridge, built in 1954, a ferry provided the only access to South Padre Island. It is named after Queen Isabella of Castile, a 15th century Spanish Queen. On 1/15/2001 a barge hit the bridge causing 2 spans to collapse, 5 cars to fall into the bay, and killing 8 people, with 3 survivers. Just 4 days after the 9/11 attacks one survivor first thought it was another terrorist attack. During the 2 months of rebuilding a ferry provided the only access to the island.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuzziBYnl8WAmnF5S6Hs8A2S6iMwCPmUXI-nizDXFvYHqlZxrrcP8OuLGPMbNIRek7HrZd9Ay49hpblYgVGisVsGs-V6o06kAAZij4YXq9Ve2_gGYGSTu0Hw5se5gBFvmC-jAIu8N9WAPOVtcZ-Rgq6D9ARYpru8eIpEgkUVHQ6UK8C4J-UWOt1EWSQ7Yp/s3732/01002338.jpg"><img border="0" data-original-height="3080" data-original-width="3732" height="264" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuzziBYnl8WAmnF5S6Hs8A2S6iMwCPmUXI-nizDXFvYHqlZxrrcP8OuLGPMbNIRek7HrZd9Ay49hpblYgVGisVsGs-V6o06kAAZij4YXq9Ve2_gGYGSTu0Hw5se5gBFvmC-jAIu8N9WAPOVtcZ-Rgq6D9ARYpru8eIpEgkUVHQ6UK8C4J-UWOt1EWSQ7Yp/w320-h264/01002338.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The first permanent settlement in South Padre Island was in 1804 by Padre Nicolas Balli for whom the island was named. It had been owned by Spain, Mexico, Texas and finally the United States. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKoYQU1n6R0ZsUyyDYNJesuz93S-_zg7uNG0-EDA6jRNq8bw-30N0kNq01cCv58T6hhPruZdW15RaW3XJUBqwcok_7tdZQQv0cU9S15JZzbaDjI_XaegMe6e7ng3rQ6AiwTMxRjyQWuzhO-cIxGDuJPfSC7yD8V5_BMocp_88ZodwBH4UMOUDkEwtVAtvH/s4143/01002336~4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4143" data-original-width="2332" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKoYQU1n6R0ZsUyyDYNJesuz93S-_zg7uNG0-EDA6jRNq8bw-30N0kNq01cCv58T6hhPruZdW15RaW3XJUBqwcok_7tdZQQv0cU9S15JZzbaDjI_XaegMe6e7ng3rQ6AiwTMxRjyQWuzhO-cIxGDuJPfSC7yD8V5_BMocp_88ZodwBH4UMOUDkEwtVAtvH/s320/01002336~4.jpg" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Following clean-up from housing nearly 1,000 turtles during the cold-stun event last week, Sea Turtle Inc. reopened on Sunday and we visited them Tuesday morning. They have several displays inside ranging from education to protection of turtles.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">There are currently 5 permanent residents that for various reasons can't be returned to the sea for various residents.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The Laguna Madre, by the way, is one of only 6 hyper-saline bays in the world. This is important to sea life that migrate to the area to hatch or raise their young. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOXU7InRq6Zd6Tb5N-YDeHyw30UuNayQaEIHNT_uD69Y4JjuNWg02L4uEv-kxAsQWghSK3OuNlrjN7B27rnAqjmX6q7clIvaCJbpgFmFT5jpQau2PJgVBYN5lQsHeENRik-hRTT2vADTk70PByQYHQM4lpurk3az9-jK2xP_Wz26vCTkF1y_e_VtmaFLtK/s1505/01002339~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="867" data-original-width="1505" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOXU7InRq6Zd6Tb5N-YDeHyw30UuNayQaEIHNT_uD69Y4JjuNWg02L4uEv-kxAsQWghSK3OuNlrjN7B27rnAqjmX6q7clIvaCJbpgFmFT5jpQau2PJgVBYN5lQsHeENRik-hRTT2vADTk70PByQYHQM4lpurk3az9-jK2xP_Wz26vCTkF1y_e_VtmaFLtK/s320/01002339~2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6EQzoMfwpdf4FiEkJeHVVMbB5fBlRf-hBqQygs_aJbxDJW6nq2d0irQBrK9BaJ_J8ssdwDuKJrQ0vV-LKviLFRULMthPiwTEz9iBEiNhrobh86VT3cR-5WpUNlhrV6VXcJ40afrlEERkSHF4ALEqkyrG0qjTJ4a9WROUBdYvqevP05QhyphenhyphenhxayHp_gItZy/s5237/01002340~2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2948" data-original-width="5237" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6EQzoMfwpdf4FiEkJeHVVMbB5fBlRf-hBqQygs_aJbxDJW6nq2d0irQBrK9BaJ_J8ssdwDuKJrQ0vV-LKviLFRULMthPiwTEz9iBEiNhrobh86VT3cR-5WpUNlhrV6VXcJ40afrlEERkSHF4ALEqkyrG0qjTJ4a9WROUBdYvqevP05QhyphenhyphenhxayHp_gItZy/s320/01002340~2.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Coral," Beth Fedigan</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN-bd1z1fN0DInKhyphenhyphenIswgKIH0zC9NnmwWtKPqNyZVEqjFJKw1Z0TGFyAd9wxFR24gkNSIDsV_A_oSLUhtgHo_B1bZ6OAD4QHLYPgJqrT_ZZiagWsEBW-ugONzjVQRGwokczeaUmJUs3xQLDg70VRwPAjx7R2b0upVIbJfbQ6O58ClXRerqyLvES-n5gazA/s5472/01002342~2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3080" data-original-width="5472" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN-bd1z1fN0DInKhyphenhyphenIswgKIH0zC9NnmwWtKPqNyZVEqjFJKw1Z0TGFyAd9wxFR24gkNSIDsV_A_oSLUhtgHo_B1bZ6OAD4QHLYPgJqrT_ZZiagWsEBW-ugONzjVQRGwokczeaUmJUs3xQLDg70VRwPAjx7R2b0upVIbJfbQ6O58ClXRerqyLvES-n5gazA/s320/01002342~2.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Staff preparing to feed Hang 10, one of the permanent residents.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifOGwOAuheCkf3tabLZ9SLjOaXle8XahUjYR8x8OV-bujgVhZee17fjqj8ALgJokUa8uNhMu7_tt-AFFrdCPSQ31MUwhWRTqs1CbvAhen7oLFhLY-RKnk7na07m35VNGuP7-mCbhOAemOktIV3UphkfiSag14Nf4Ouhf4vRtM_2d7YAuIh0LiSTfD1mc8I/s1145/image.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="762" data-original-width="1145" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifOGwOAuheCkf3tabLZ9SLjOaXle8XahUjYR8x8OV-bujgVhZee17fjqj8ALgJokUa8uNhMu7_tt-AFFrdCPSQ31MUwhWRTqs1CbvAhen7oLFhLY-RKnk7na07m35VNGuP7-mCbhOAemOktIV3UphkfiSag14Nf4Ouhf4vRtM_2d7YAuIh0LiSTfD1mc8I/s320/image.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hang 10, a Kemp's Ridley, has a deformed flipper and is partially blind. Her favorite food? Shrimp and crabs</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW4WBQaKSjXLH7SO0rfchuKhSQa_vtOOjZlCYqNtQkcqmymAR7dJOWmo2Vj5P5A8QiQTr-e4wfC9YLILpDx2qoZzKntgIv0RmA_XYedHkCZ7Ee_XmoIGJaz4VcFwAM90ba32FX6r3xRjpC8fYWyZAbQo3Y3UCpdWui7lgCEMYEhi6yQ5bJs1zLSxAAPejB/s4868/image.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2740" data-original-width="4868" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW4WBQaKSjXLH7SO0rfchuKhSQa_vtOOjZlCYqNtQkcqmymAR7dJOWmo2Vj5P5A8QiQTr-e4wfC9YLILpDx2qoZzKntgIv0RmA_XYedHkCZ7Ee_XmoIGJaz4VcFwAM90ba32FX6r3xRjpC8fYWyZAbQo3Y3UCpdWui7lgCEMYEhi6yQ5bJs1zLSxAAPejB/s320/image.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cowgirl, an Atlantic Green, has stranded 4 times. Each time her blood work and x-rays have come back normal. Her favorite food? Mackerel</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV30_nm7tghv_W9277h64ZFCqeUZ-RUqQu7wEPYF5tUm3TAnSVQpenuwBSp5JqPjBUMJvXgZtY-XmdwpiVl0_MFtMyqP0M3SVCeYr4FahCoE7iDue77ioKVgDsTA0wjWUVFuB5PmcBS4lAHLB80yEzF5grkMfett4swqJEqJiX9iaRSAey4evTrIHGUWvm/s2271/20240123_105149.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1852" data-original-width="2271" height="261" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV30_nm7tghv_W9277h64ZFCqeUZ-RUqQu7wEPYF5tUm3TAnSVQpenuwBSp5JqPjBUMJvXgZtY-XmdwpiVl0_MFtMyqP0M3SVCeYr4FahCoE7iDue77ioKVgDsTA0wjWUVFuB5PmcBS4lAHLB80yEzF5grkMfett4swqJEqJiX9iaRSAey4evTrIHGUWvm/s320/20240123_105149.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pat is taller than the Atlantic Green but shorter than the Leatherback.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNmWcW6EXifBEt9b1S95LN7tE_N1hgea1_dFKI3pAIC7ce7n8wItooaDW5jWuuJyTh43xtI-QNtD_E6LcWXMRPwiiOagjMT8oXzDIrmvuSmDCqnFQ64ZEBbQjEFd1u7ZYKD_1SFSgt9eN9J4l3swVlghkbze9xrKd6uOJ81NjK5DGggAWItLgnwzbif-eQ/s5472/01002363.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3080" data-original-width="5472" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNmWcW6EXifBEt9b1S95LN7tE_N1hgea1_dFKI3pAIC7ce7n8wItooaDW5jWuuJyTh43xtI-QNtD_E6LcWXMRPwiiOagjMT8oXzDIrmvuSmDCqnFQ64ZEBbQjEFd1u7ZYKD_1SFSgt9eN9J4l3swVlghkbze9xrKd6uOJ81NjK5DGggAWItLgnwzbif-eQ/s320/01002363.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The temporary hospital.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4QAFt16cl_dabhonViyiOpJK9qKpjt1mfvJvw5TkJuIARTBhcYBM2FFNMTu_dYJ3vbINfNgBwrLwBi57-EOIhAQHsqZbK4dFgUgyhNDm9q2Mot0xkFrIrH1zyfq69aWYh2xJ6ZvT6J6RRgkfRN-OU_BFXjr8kZeTiA2Fe42w2LmIArAKu8I09EDxsCYZo/s5472/01002356.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3080" data-original-width="5472" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4QAFt16cl_dabhonViyiOpJK9qKpjt1mfvJvw5TkJuIARTBhcYBM2FFNMTu_dYJ3vbINfNgBwrLwBi57-EOIhAQHsqZbK4dFgUgyhNDm9q2Mot0xkFrIrH1zyfq69aWYh2xJ6ZvT6J6RRgkfRN-OU_BFXjr8kZeTiA2Fe42w2LmIArAKu8I09EDxsCYZo/s320/01002356.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Tuesday afternoon we walked over to the Coastal Studies Lab. They have a museum that is open to the public. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Wo948orUNCHMntCkLo78NgmcBTf6f8AU6ZgFXHapn4CTCDXM3u15JLDMuXPU70O9svOHnLwu2fZLpRJLLbScEQMzyZ55UfW-sE9bpCUpIV1fxMkJ5ssXVwvE8voK5fFDaw-CWFieQk3GNrc9sKn_kSN__gOfGmvfAgk8nuNrr4I1P-6b1c9a5uCUERck/s3390/20240123_140810.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1950" data-original-width="3390" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Wo948orUNCHMntCkLo78NgmcBTf6f8AU6ZgFXHapn4CTCDXM3u15JLDMuXPU70O9svOHnLwu2fZLpRJLLbScEQMzyZ55UfW-sE9bpCUpIV1fxMkJ5ssXVwvE8voK5fFDaw-CWFieQk3GNrc9sKn_kSN__gOfGmvfAgk8nuNrr4I1P-6b1c9a5uCUERck/s320/20240123_140810.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRisrN4JbhQy8cOhbB58ZBIrzaFVpvePwMLWov-dq4T5LjZe6XR1AtRNVJclHRSf6Oo-6pNUz-KCCWxC7dsfqzUpt80MN73BMJWkWNszyzRfpz4LPWKQzaG-DR3D-ODWXPutxXF1-c1EA_FAFytmT6m1DxsI6ZGBuYJPIntD1ig3HdFpHjsnM4VQUdehb1/s2850/image.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_3S54rLD6YzA5GFDO2TZlHqlQuR0eMUUr-mejUzv5X6wtFV3OTtkW1LWYnHLMNEfcG9ZrJgnYEHKTBbFvE2X_IHEmbXlCas5yiTHDUTFQBdjabGDlvWAUrSnQLcBhCsdS-IlB4ili4YEBLdeoBEvduR7rVMD6-Rrvd0XOI8g5yRweWbZnNi8IgHAPz4th/s4032/20240123_141242.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_3S54rLD6YzA5GFDO2TZlHqlQuR0eMUUr-mejUzv5X6wtFV3OTtkW1LWYnHLMNEfcG9ZrJgnYEHKTBbFvE2X_IHEmbXlCas5yiTHDUTFQBdjabGDlvWAUrSnQLcBhCsdS-IlB4ili4YEBLdeoBEvduR7rVMD6-Rrvd0XOI8g5yRweWbZnNi8IgHAPz4th/s320/20240123_141242.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3O-0MlKYHIiTsp3WHoe1XFj14tYa-GIrKGz9iqhZaf_Z48B-I5NEM8ZAAOEGo_quCmnw938-2svKWAVbCz-IriCP1ycCwYWl-L5IexZ6hjsdvRUBToYQVNLjB1ykuweF7lGWlCKCV6cnV-O6VDLHQ56_QZFxjU26sxGbfb9E13PiXdTEDKKJ5XtZpapjS/s3608/20240123_141251.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Early in the morning the fog was thick and there was still some hanging around. </td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzIFy4UU_NN915MSgN_1Yc8KnZWeOkr6OLt1-dyg2yYMkrQpSes1MH_BYU46G1tS9lq9fGj-6c5eV1fzyrgZcfDV1rljqQW3a79eQobHQAV2IKqDgEb7O3m6zG8_gVVqlqP3bel2ulEbD_xI6Ug59BhGebq8tWCFsKtZekjbt4UnvLHXxIRb8mi_I_x-oI/s1370/20240123_143936.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="845" data-original-width="1370" height="197" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzIFy4UU_NN915MSgN_1Yc8KnZWeOkr6OLt1-dyg2yYMkrQpSes1MH_BYU46G1tS9lq9fGj-6c5eV1fzyrgZcfDV1rljqQW3a79eQobHQAV2IKqDgEb7O3m6zG8_gVVqlqP3bel2ulEbD_xI6Ug59BhGebq8tWCFsKtZekjbt4UnvLHXxIRb8mi_I_x-oI/s320/20240123_143936.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I'm not sure what this was but there were several washed up on the beach. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUlqwTgm3pMl1tbCjt3O-UJAJ-_AhbE-c_5RlkTPIo5-umFlGWYVOF5bjFxIh9BjYi051r9RhmEhL2OLHLgox2Tx_EeoPdhxcKsKzmqeh0eUU8VY14sCJWZVwhd3MpBlimqIUinSsSjpDYM7q5cQfhHsBF49sqCqvzRWWUpD5vU3LWngdetOI88Ik5A9-o/s4032/20240123_195201.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUlqwTgm3pMl1tbCjt3O-UJAJ-_AhbE-c_5RlkTPIo5-umFlGWYVOF5bjFxIh9BjYi051r9RhmEhL2OLHLgox2Tx_EeoPdhxcKsKzmqeh0eUU8VY14sCJWZVwhd3MpBlimqIUinSsSjpDYM7q5cQfhHsBF49sqCqvzRWWUpD5vU3LWngdetOI88Ik5A9-o/s320/20240123_195201.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tried a new recipe Tues., one that was a lot of work. We didn't have enough oatmeal so we only got half a batch. Pat made crispy oatmeal. I added chocolate chips to my half.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRTe1l9qRvx5sOhg7uZobIlgAxno0n9UndBNAWpiwLh9WSRrdj5mgJ-tU0rBXBcz5A4LR5te15ERI5m2d-RLluKYWakbLdYurACozqCm7Pfxl2pOJB9CjZO1eokkpNvFNpbUJshwMimLxI2shO-wDwKqExuME7R-01LHMFQgTQOY60LJSdDeldFJSJVVIx/s4032/20240124_094609.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRTe1l9qRvx5sOhg7uZobIlgAxno0n9UndBNAWpiwLh9WSRrdj5mgJ-tU0rBXBcz5A4LR5te15ERI5m2d-RLluKYWakbLdYurACozqCm7Pfxl2pOJB9CjZO1eokkpNvFNpbUJshwMimLxI2shO-wDwKqExuME7R-01LHMFQgTQOY60LJSdDeldFJSJVVIx/s320/20240124_094609.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The RV got a wash and wax Weds. a.m. to get the corrosive salt off from the sea mist and to protect it for our next two months, also near the ocean. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We went to Port Isabel (just 10-15 mins. away) for supplies. Not to be left out they too have a few beach stores. Another big one just across the road from this one. On the Island you find AT LEAST one on every block. They do their best to attract customers. From what I can tell they all have the same stuff and the prices don't vary a lot!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP3ZQdOFJh1yhSXUa-5XTI4nkywEBEAIKhwDCFMLVZOiRELapYkkNJtEJ7FinVbafh7trH_p4YM0gRoaj3r3-0sJp_HADuPHp-B3aN5Fe_6hyphenhyphenyOtJzvJFf9QjjtNIMfytVmNZ0xQmm69v5H1akTH6U3sfrhN2XTMWFzHLq0NVpb8_LruqMuGYnM-yhDmIN/s3448/20240124_105818~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2160" data-original-width="3448" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP3ZQdOFJh1yhSXUa-5XTI4nkywEBEAIKhwDCFMLVZOiRELapYkkNJtEJ7FinVbafh7trH_p4YM0gRoaj3r3-0sJp_HADuPHp-B3aN5Fe_6hyphenhyphenyOtJzvJFf9QjjtNIMfytVmNZ0xQmm69v5H1akTH6U3sfrhN2XTMWFzHLq0NVpb8_LruqMuGYnM-yhDmIN/s320/20240124_105818~2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYA63RcQaBWBmPZQJ_WLGAhOdj-wdMZjJY7_yyPy7RPGcab03LrXJe-HrqSTDG99_svuKXbm-zg0JVn5UGLHKl2RezpUKTQq3BYmYRT15b-XTxKIi_yVr1KqvV5JEWtM35FcTkrz6AAqYiP1pp0JWxyg9ABcbMv8WG-tFJfrM4PwSDJN9TGVDbUae30z4O/s3951/image.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2222" data-original-width="3951" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYA63RcQaBWBmPZQJ_WLGAhOdj-wdMZjJY7_yyPy7RPGcab03LrXJe-HrqSTDG99_svuKXbm-zg0JVn5UGLHKl2RezpUKTQq3BYmYRT15b-XTxKIi_yVr1KqvV5JEWtM35FcTkrz6AAqYiP1pp0JWxyg9ABcbMv8WG-tFJfrM4PwSDJN9TGVDbUae30z4O/s320/image.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzvnRixywNbfkct6KNdO_XWa-toUhlIyRKi3qBVe7P9VGjG95RV7_ZMBzCZgwd1AUgZsPkBPE4UyCQKb0TmpbLeu_uAW3BYoy4lZ2D-AAOOL5b4tnOBFPWbWdBW6Ox0vFq-gpPUcy2zuCkpQtfMvBKOS_Ki82pJMvDxuXu8YTC_vXZez4tKdDAyytLs0Jh/s2538/image.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2538" data-original-width="1428" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzvnRixywNbfkct6KNdO_XWa-toUhlIyRKi3qBVe7P9VGjG95RV7_ZMBzCZgwd1AUgZsPkBPE4UyCQKb0TmpbLeu_uAW3BYoy4lZ2D-AAOOL5b4tnOBFPWbWdBW6Ox0vFq-gpPUcy2zuCkpQtfMvBKOS_Ki82pJMvDxuXu8YTC_vXZez4tKdDAyytLs0Jh/s320/image.jpg" width="180" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA7LqX_EcXAVDnSePFdvBOOEITcjbsXzyI2-6vWvBAiT-BAVn1ajC065LYB351wTDHceS08r4DoaQV57WYMdXaJRjyakvwkCTPYE2qzm_MKZ1viStaHqv72PSEXObBoZVw_ptKcexCZ7P4JlxP7gxM2tfb9q6TIKhOhZ5l_JqD3-euIcb5f1YUBmt2Y2jg/s4032/20240124_161034.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA7LqX_EcXAVDnSePFdvBOOEITcjbsXzyI2-6vWvBAiT-BAVn1ajC065LYB351wTDHceS08r4DoaQV57WYMdXaJRjyakvwkCTPYE2qzm_MKZ1viStaHqv72PSEXObBoZVw_ptKcexCZ7P4JlxP7gxM2tfb9q6TIKhOhZ5l_JqD3-euIcb5f1YUBmt2Y2jg/s320/20240124_161034.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">If it's not one thing, it's another! No, it's not the toe I broke or jammed but the opposite knee. I have an appt. with an orthopedist next Tues. in Houston. A lot slower and not very far, but I had a beach walk on this rainy day. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwUAYu0H_kS5VoHEE6LNf0USRRX64uq59PqBzZUf_LlVRID4iOQL4-dsm0rSD3vgIEZ_gg81sMeOuk_1j7iwWh-zf3Vvh_A4BgDs6yVsb1Uq5n20ievvgwwD8gQ9kmr-Co2qtDS7A8aQfPKDBJb54MV_5GYWL6kncHbCr3mlG6SPGDlahBehZvd5Jad6Q8/s2612/20240124_161136.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1762" data-original-width="2612" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwUAYu0H_kS5VoHEE6LNf0USRRX64uq59PqBzZUf_LlVRID4iOQL4-dsm0rSD3vgIEZ_gg81sMeOuk_1j7iwWh-zf3Vvh_A4BgDs6yVsb1Uq5n20ievvgwwD8gQ9kmr-Co2qtDS7A8aQfPKDBJb54MV_5GYWL6kncHbCr3mlG6SPGDlahBehZvd5Jad6Q8/s320/20240124_161136.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And look what we found on the boardwalk! We'll take it to Galveston and maybe make someone else's day.<br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Where are the Piepers now? <i><span style="color: #0b5394;">South Padre Island, TX</span></i></b></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /> </div>Parks and Paths with the Piepershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15611528798989723446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3243252316113544157.post-55760255392922587132024-01-19T22:15:00.003-06:002024-01-20T11:02:17.948-06:00Today it's ALL about the sea turtles! 🐢<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJids05JEo9xh2qWnl3sYn5ZjQfgxn6idkGCeVgvuJE1j4-iZY3Mc7u2FOWubKAlXTfsAuzkb_PqBIKGI5zh1xwZ5qiz2wlICZ3GSftxTsBXfayhPe34iNYsYQZqoFctVqiHB2dIIKdPwHHxMSVllXbnK2b7XIDk2vh8bFbuXjUaclO1A-pHcC5na3NgkT/s3690/01002274.jpg"><img border="0" data-original-height="2077" data-original-width="3690" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJids05JEo9xh2qWnl3sYn5ZjQfgxn6idkGCeVgvuJE1j4-iZY3Mc7u2FOWubKAlXTfsAuzkb_PqBIKGI5zh1xwZ5qiz2wlICZ3GSftxTsBXfayhPe34iNYsYQZqoFctVqiHB2dIIKdPwHHxMSVllXbnK2b7XIDk2vh8bFbuXjUaclO1A-pHcC5na3NgkT/s320/01002274.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Sea Turtle Inc. rescued 950+ turtles this week, the second highest number of cold-stunned sea turtles ever rescued during a cold spell. They were mostly, if not all, rescued from the bay side. The sea takes a long time to change temperatures. Since we've been here its been in the mid to upper 60's. The bay side, however, is more easily affected by the air temperature changes. When the water temperature gets too cold the turtles are basicly stunned and can't move or swim. Without prompt attention they can die.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">What a community effort! Local boats go search the waters and volunteers comb the edges of the bay rescuing stranded turtles. They ranged from babies to the largest one being 400 pounds. Sea Turtle Inc. numbers, microchips, does lab tests, and even x-rays patients if needed. They warm the turtles and provide any medical treatment they made need. Their education building was closed to the public this week because it, their offices, the gift shop and even the bathrooms were full of sea turtles. On Tuesday they were at capacity so UTRVG Coastal Studies Laboratory, located in our park, closed their building to the public and offered space, housing over 100 turtles.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The goal is to return them to their home as soon as possible. Friday morning the turtles had their final checks which included a "swimming test" and in the afternoon they released over 700 turtles to the gulf, the largest release number they've ever done. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">We weren't sure if we were going. The release was at 1:00, it was windy, cold and misting this morning, Pat had a doctor's appt. at 3:00 an hour away, and I had hurt my knee so walking hadn't been easy. This is billed as a once in a life-time event so... It was so exciting, I'm so glad we made it! It ranks up there with one of the coolest things I've seen. There were so many trucks and SUVs transporting the turtles back "home". On the first truck one turtle had his head peaking over the truck bed and most had their flippers going before they even hit the water.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Sea Turtle Inc. will be closed for a couple more days, something about turtle 💩, lol. We went there 4 years ago, but when they open next week we will try to get there again.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTfwO51W1GbD0MjRYQULQty4E0Spqh1ai9th_OdGCZGJN7wJco52JZNvG2wIUNtzfwGsTik9-020iy_aFq_b7XXl6OWXR5YtddFE42P8lfjSVhpPoQsq370swm8QKreRkbRrBoniUBZQJkG0RMOMBrFwRpiS5WF6L212nxO45mF8kN_F08zKKGrEvBH7j4/s3968/image.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2232" data-original-width="3968" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTfwO51W1GbD0MjRYQULQty4E0Spqh1ai9th_OdGCZGJN7wJco52JZNvG2wIUNtzfwGsTik9-020iy_aFq_b7XXl6OWXR5YtddFE42P8lfjSVhpPoQsq370swm8QKreRkbRrBoniUBZQJkG0RMOMBrFwRpiS5WF6L212nxO45mF8kN_F08zKKGrEvBH7j4/s320/image.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Not overly cold, but that wind!</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvzBiCEeRD_e7SrfPdPyRgJLV209TwLjIc7rn-dvO1ek3CLKZPhC6yWKM4sCzZr42IW7T1OhzsNI2_3bY3jL2b9nK2ZEKd3uUkUO6Yz_D7OkdELRc0G4ELD2ylF4A60jGoSuSPj3bpZZ6JFbf1nopCeixQ8T21XemPirQKMhaMvl2b_S8sxzbX7Uw3_4vn/s2548/image.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1408" data-original-width="2548" height="177" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvzBiCEeRD_e7SrfPdPyRgJLV209TwLjIc7rn-dvO1ek3CLKZPhC6yWKM4sCzZr42IW7T1OhzsNI2_3bY3jL2b9nK2ZEKd3uUkUO6Yz_D7OkdELRc0G4ELD2ylF4A60jGoSuSPj3bpZZ6JFbf1nopCeixQ8T21XemPirQKMhaMvl2b_S8sxzbX7Uw3_4vn/s320/image.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="text-align: center;"> </span><div><div style="text-align: left;">Sunday was a perfect day. At 7 a.m. 66°, sunny, 70's for a high, light wind and lots of people at the beach swimming, surfing, jogging, biking and like me, playing in the sand.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Monday, not so much! Rained during the night, woke up to 46°, with a high of 49°, winds straight out of the north, 26 mph sustained, very gusty and rain possible all day. Tonight will be the worst. Not complaining but not the norm, and people that live down here, they may be struggling and complaining! NOTHING like what other areas of the country are experiencing. We are prepared and have heat, electricity (for now anyway), water, and each other. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">We have two weeks left. After the cold spell, rain is possible almost everyday so Sunday was my day to return my 3 weeks worth of seashells back to the sea. The sand was pretty flat nearly up to the dunes so I went ahead and worked closer to the beach, knowing they would be taken out to sea Monday night regardless. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Collecting shells is my favorite part, or so I thought. I could walk forever in search of shells, just ordinary, even broken ones. Certainly not the rare ones those predawn shell hunters with their flashlights are combing the beaches for. Hmmm, 35' home, near max load, no house, can't take them with me! I met a few ladies from various resorts that contributed towards my stash. Anita was out there looking every day!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">As I walk I try to decide what I can create and I begin to look for shells to complete those designs. "Seascape" became my theme, a turtle because South Padre is known for its turtles and its rescue efforts. Also, what was supposed to be a shark for my granddaughter Alexa, "who is just a girl who loves sharks". It ended up looking more like a dolphin though!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I started at 8:30 and finished at 1:30. High tide at 7:30 p.m. Turns out the best part wasn't the collecting but the happiness it brought to others. So many stopped by, smiled, took pictures, and thanked me for sharing and for my "artistry," which made me laugh. I did have fun. Pat came down and supervised, offered creative advice, and most importantly, brought me food. We met people from all over, including several from Iowa where we had some "weather" discussions.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">With the cold spell the island is on alert for cold-stunned turtles on the beach. There could be hundreds or thousands that wash ashore. Rescue groups, such as Sea Turtle, Inc. located here on the Island, will take them, provide triage as needed, and release them when the temperatures rise. The entire community helps with the efforts. I hear the release is something to see. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMCRgPwRLKuHH8C4nkEg-GSSxTfJFMANrVdwGi8tpM44nZRAafI3E6fUJ0WkTSlBsPfZihwxPMdIvp5Qejk8SOZROCO04yTi3qGGojKTiNSHdpjPRDHLVBHqRKS0JkXamYEdHmW13ZBkOakG7TIp0YE1NpfWzRfbAMdr1ttKUAih4E7sOZD65LjS_bNbqw/s4032/20240114_124633.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMCRgPwRLKuHH8C4nkEg-GSSxTfJFMANrVdwGi8tpM44nZRAafI3E6fUJ0WkTSlBsPfZihwxPMdIvp5Qejk8SOZROCO04yTi3qGGojKTiNSHdpjPRDHLVBHqRKS0JkXamYEdHmW13ZBkOakG7TIp0YE1NpfWzRfbAMdr1ttKUAih4E7sOZD65LjS_bNbqw/s320/20240114_124633.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhin0XsZRK3GupiUCTPr9lmrS91Y2iaMBazKVJpYdn2yeTm3lpIbgZSsXqek0HeXe2MApOB385LuCXBJAK5bAZdV-nm8zJAE9NHN2jmtqB4yUFxG9WhROrIpqrUUZ0fjfSiQ24YToNRCH4kgwqjdSwcqTbrzyS-2yJsh2gS96ehjAmLCA-y2ItuH_7bKAft/s4185/01002198~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Is there maybe a "Daisy" on board? Will I be able to find out?</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU9UHVzTdzmdQgYyh0rudVN9WD3Q66U5TWV5kPc-vutB9nUsEHYqmssHupoGdAKCrHLmR4emAgUvSUVEVJXwY3hg44turA2OEivsFRx_2o3V1oGs-HCT12BkqiECkGRfcaU_Ibwm7PhLqbjhKYdP46aqqVDvHXOogYD8urRZRtMVyXasBxU0QwPt4jhDTh/s4032/20240114_141422.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2268" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU9UHVzTdzmdQgYyh0rudVN9WD3Q66U5TWV5kPc-vutB9nUsEHYqmssHupoGdAKCrHLmR4emAgUvSUVEVJXwY3hg44turA2OEivsFRx_2o3V1oGs-HCT12BkqiECkGRfcaU_Ibwm7PhLqbjhKYdP46aqqVDvHXOogYD8urRZRtMVyXasBxU0QwPt4jhDTh/s320/20240114_141422.jpg" width="180" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcGruZiFNWMcmh76VmeBpqR8_qVc7KzgrJS_hrcOfAODAPE7UuiNwl0l3CZZCj-UFFhs7lVIdK8Nvizdz5bRYpgJdpvkvEBfqMYIR_clsQiCNaEnsWRjKnkkoaiEiScAl0POZnQsfmBP5Jjpyb4dB4BrS5C225pBvoNb8uuUcnD81HM4qRnIOvy_8EWu6r/s3049/20240113_112259.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1715" data-original-width="3049" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcGruZiFNWMcmh76VmeBpqR8_qVc7KzgrJS_hrcOfAODAPE7UuiNwl0l3CZZCj-UFFhs7lVIdK8Nvizdz5bRYpgJdpvkvEBfqMYIR_clsQiCNaEnsWRjKnkkoaiEiScAl0POZnQsfmBP5Jjpyb4dB4BrS5C225pBvoNb8uuUcnD81HM4qRnIOvy_8EWu6r/s320/20240113_112259.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A couple of times, as we headed to Port Isabel, the light in the historic lighthouse (not a working lighthouse) was on but not rotating. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVr-vk3ScWrhG-Bw5YttLBbGfNzYz4hhDTvrrRmFTKaQSe6QQ89F2gTrQSa4lixOm59sJdq2MtykmBSQu4tIWM9aVn_JMSyN4aAobrFj3DeI-7y6dFTsh_NP8-cMAz4mN9a3w54kB3DLxo52PICvZusrv39_DRRJ_UqKIXTZ-8ivtUxCwBE2z0fT956EfG/s4032/20240113_081835.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2268" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVr-vk3ScWrhG-Bw5YttLBbGfNzYz4hhDTvrrRmFTKaQSe6QQ89F2gTrQSa4lixOm59sJdq2MtykmBSQu4tIWM9aVn_JMSyN4aAobrFj3DeI-7y6dFTsh_NP8-cMAz4mN9a3w54kB3DLxo52PICvZusrv39_DRRJ_UqKIXTZ-8ivtUxCwBE2z0fT956EfG/s320/20240113_081835.jpg" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dybVdFQU13Fvkd2dLOag7uVWrNRS5XB2DKJQ6Z0zthapKwKIy9rO8lxv_QHz6uR7NA7TRz1tSVmmHPlC1C-TQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div>This was just on the edge of the beach and it was a continual bubbling???</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Where are the Piepers now? <i><span style="color: #38761d;">South Padre Island, TX</span></i></b></span></div>Parks and Paths with the Piepershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15611528798989723446noreply@blogger.com2