Rockport, Texas–lots to do & see

Sunrise is at 7:30am and just a few steps from our door is this incredible view and a new day.

The Bluebonnets are in bloom.  This photo was taken in the local cemetery – next to our RV park.  Even Burger King has a nautical theme and you have a view of Aransas Bay as you eat your filet of fish.

The local supermarket, HEB, has a great selection of fishing gear.  Here’s Don in the nature park that’s across the street from the Super Wal-Mart.  Note the little green lizard that’s “all puffed up” trying to attract a mate.  It’s Oyster season and we watched them unload the 100+ pound bags.  One man said that “this is like Florida in the 70’s”.  Undeveloped – and we hope it stays this way!

2011-3 Rockport, TX

The Rockport/Fulton Coastal Bend is just 30 minutes north of Corpus Christi, TX.  It’s “off the beaten path” – is an “artist colony” and a big fishing and tourist area.  The weather in March is in the 70’s – and not as windy as in the Rio Grande valley. 

Here’s the view of our WatersEdge RV park from their pier. 

And the view of the water & pier from out our front window

This weekend was the annual “Oysterfest” which is a fundraiser for the local Fulton fire department.  Don is in Oyster Heaven! To top it off, the Carnival Lady guessed Don’s age to be 71 ! 

Winter in Alamo Palms–2010-2011

 

 

The Navel oranges on our tree were plentiful and delicious.  The Rio Grande Valley also grows the sweetest carrots and the famous 1015 onions – we bought a 50 pound bag of each to bring home.

 

Christmas Eve in our motorhome was memorable with our good friends, whom we will dearly miss. L to R: Carol, Mary Patt, Joe, Jim & Don.

Don gave me a new Panasonic Lumix 8X 14 mp camera for Christmas.  It fits in my purse and takes a nice, wide photo.

 

Don celebrated his 82nd Birthday at the Outback Steakhouse!

  I can’t resist wild flowers.  These were growing in a ditch at the Convention Center in McAllen.

Our newly remodeled Wal-Mart Superstore in Alamo, has a great bakery and a huge tortilla making machine.

 

I learned about quilting 9 years ago at Alamo Palms.  This is the “Bow Tie” quilt top that I’m making for grandson Trevor Gibson. 

This cat is one of my favorites.  It was on display at the Rio Grande Valley Quilt show in McAllen.  I don’t think this cat likes that bird on his back.

Our local HEB supermarket did  great decorating for Valentine’s Day.  Very festive!

Our good friends Mary Patt and Joe Talton from Alabama are square dancers.  They toured India last fall and Mary Patt made this dress from fabric that she bought in India.

Alamo Palms Fashion Show and Luncheon is one of the year’s highlights featuring upscale fashions.  Charlene Peterson is modeling this beautiful outfit.

We left Alamo Palms on Feb. 28th with a wonderful send-off from our friends & neighbors.  I’m sad to leave and will remember my friends there forever.