January 2015 – still snowbirding

Not a lot has happened since we got back to Aransas Pass after Christmas. We go across to Port Aransas and the beach as often as we can, and when the weather is good. A few times this month the weather has been bad, even the locals can’t believe how cold it has been. We took a drive across Copano Bay to the Goose Island State Park and to see The Big Tree, it sure is a big and very old tree, about 1,000 years old.

Rusty and the new leash on the beachFinally got to test out the fishing pole we bought in December – no luck this time, I think I need to change the setup and maybe use smaller bait, the whole mullet are getting ‘chewed’ but not taken whole. We bought a 30 foot leash for Rusty, lets him roam and run around on the beach while we still obey the leash laws. While I was fishing the leash was tied to the chair, lets him wander or just lie on the blanket at the back of the CR-V – a really nice day – apart from no fish.

Tuesday (20th) was our 14th anniversary, so we’d planned the day out like a military operation, take Rusty to the groomers, and drive 15 minutes back to the USS Lexington, an aircraft carrier museum at the North Beach. Drive back to the Red Lobster near the groomers for a great lunch – and great timing – the check arrived as the groomer called to say Rusty was ready. To complete the day we drove over to Padre Island, then the beach on Mustang Island – and the ferry home. We all had a great and busy day.

Back to USS Lexington, what an amazing experience and I would recommend a visit if you are in the area, if you’re as tall as I am then just keep your head down, it also gives you a good workout going up and down the very steep stairs. Here is a small selection of the photographs we took while on board.

 

One Comment on “January 2015 – still snowbirding

  1. A belated Happy New Year to you both. I have now found where you are on the Gulf of Mexico, the beaches look amazing. Are you planning to to go to Mexico?
    Beautiful sunny morning here in Dalgety Bay cold but we have no snow, many parts of the UK have experienced snow this week which has made travelling difficult.
    We are expecting our grandchildren Sophie and Hannah this morning, they are growing up fast and give us much joy.
    Take care and enjoy where ever you travel.
    Love Audrey and Douglas

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