Update on our package delivery saga: The Pipe Creek USPS told us they won’t hold a package unless it’s sent USPS because they have no way of marking it was delivered. So our UPS delivery was sent back by USPS. They did tell us that if we call ahead of time to let them know we have a non-USPS package coming, they will hold it for us. We are gradually creating a guide for getting mail and packages while on the road.
We went to a Government Canyon State Natural Area which has 110 million year old dinosaur tracks but the trail to the tracks was closed due to the recent rain. The trails are also not dog friendly so we probably won’t go back.
On the way to the park, we saw a stray dog cross the street in a busy area. I got out to try and catch him and I was quickly joined by three other people including someone who knew where he lived. We didn’t catch him but he was headed in the direction of his house and one lady was going to try to follow him into the area to see if he made it home. It was nice to be around other animal lovers.
We had a great day! I got a haircut and then we went grocery shopping at H-E-B (Here Everything’s Better). This grocery store is like Kroger but better. They actually put the label of “vegan” right on the price tag attached to the shelf.
I cooked a ton of food while Daniel built a shelf to replace a heavier unit in our closet. Of course, Peter monitored his work.
It’s my birthday! For years I refused to work on my birthday and instead spent my special day doing something fun. Today, we went to Boerne, TX at the suggestion of the hairstylist I saw yesterday. It was a cute town. We found a clothing store in an old house with a well outside. It was the oldest house in town. I found a cute dress there. We also saw some neat antiques including a 17th century Italian limestone fireplace surround and a 16th century French wall fountain. They also had 17th century limestone floor tiles which I really liked.
Then we went to a Japanese Tea Garden in San Antonio. It was built in an old quarry. Unfortunately, it was very crowded and not as nice as other Japanese gardens we’ve been to.
To end the night, we went back to the San Antonio Riverwalk because we wanted to see it lit up at night. We found a nice place to sit – a small heart shaped island on the river.
Stats
Expenses:
Tow vehicle fuel: $0
Campsite: $0 (Thousand Trails)
Camping memberships: $11.19
Food: $55.15
Miles driven: 237.9 (74.4 kWh)
Number of people asking about the Tesla pulling the camper: 0
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We both had dental appointments today with Dr. Daniel Drefke. We have never had a dentist actually do the cleaning before. We really liked Dr. Drefke and his staff – they were really friendly and our teeth are super clean.
We are still figuring out how to get packages. We learned that things can be delivered to the post office via:
Your Name General Delivery City, State Zip
However, UPS said our package was undeliverable because it didn’t have a street address. The post office said they can’t accept something with their street address on it. UPS is in the business of delivering packages yet they don’t know how to do General Delivery. How do they deliver to P.O. Boxes? It’s been frustrating.
We actually relaxed after a morning walk with the boys. It’s amazing how busy we are considering we are retired. I remember my retired patients telling me they don’t know how they had time to work. I feel that. We are always doing something when we just hang out at the camper – Daniel builds or fixes something or schedules more campsites and I cook and clean and work on Happy Vegan Campers stuff.
We explored San Antonio today. The River Walk was amazing and had a magical atmosphere. We were lucky that it was raining because there was hardly anyone on the River Walk. We walked a total of five miles and saw multiple things like the lock and dams, the Grotto cave which has multiple faces, and the heart-shaped island on the river which is a popular wedding venue.
We also went to the Alamo which was completed in 1756. There is graffiti from the 1850s on the walls.
1850s graffiti 1850s graffiti
Then we went to the Historic Market Square and perused the shops. I found some cute earrings.
We also stopped at a Mexican grocery store and loved seeing the different varieties of hot peppers. We got some dried hominy which I like to put in my pressure cooker meals.
We ended the evening with a beautiful storm over Medina Lake. It had tons of lightning and nonstop thunder.
Stats
Expenses:
Tow vehicle fuel: $0
Campsite: $0 (Thousand Trails)
Camping memberships: $11.19
Food: $32.79
Miles driven: 135.7 (41.5 kWh)
Number of people asking about the Tesla pulling the camper: 0
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We walked in Medina Lake today. Yes, that’s right, we walked in the lake. Apparently it mostly dried up a couple of years ago. We had to drive miles to find some water. A man-made lake, it was created by damming the Medina river. A decrepit house at the campground had been cut in half and moved uphill when the dam was completed and the lake created in 1913. We noticed the area has definitely suffered since the lake dried up – restaurants, shops, and marinas were closed.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Daniel and I had great coffee-time conversation which included why the name “Dick” used to be a common nickname for “Richard” and when it went out of style (most popular in the 1930s and 1940s).
We went to Gruene Hall which is the oldest dance hall in Texas and has been in operation since 1878. Only bottled beer and chicken wire for windows – simply awesome! The owners focus on featuring singers/songwriters and it has been a venue for up and coming country performers over the years such as George Strait.
Gruene, TX is a cool little town and we highly recommend it if you visit Texas. We met some nice shop keepers at Natural Selections where they sell rocks and fossils and we enjoyed the creativity at Dirt Road Salvage where antiques were turned into light fixtures.
We ended the night with dinner at Plantology, an all vegan restaurant with awesome food. I had nachos and Daniel had a burger.
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We headed north to spend two weeks in Texas hill country. Texas definitely does not disappoint when it comes to springtime flowers. We are staying at Thousand Trails Medina Lake for the next two weeks. The campground is beautiful and is more of a camping experience than some of the other parks we’ve stayed at so far.
What a great day to relax! We have been tired lately, probably due to the time change last weekend. Daniel and I feel so blessed that we are able to live this lifestyle. We have been asked multiple times about how we managed to retire early. Well, neither of us started a company which sold for millions or inherited a lot from relatives. We worked hard and believe in FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early). We have invested wisely and manage our investments ourselves. We believe in being frugal and making wise decisions on what we purchase. We feel that the consumerism mentality has become a major problem in our society for personal finances, collective happiness, and the environment. We feel it is important to find a deeper happiness than the momentary happiness you get when you purchase something. Ask yourself how much of your life you are willing to give up to make a purchase. If you make $30 per hour and want to buy a new $1000 cell phone, you will have to work 33+ hours to pay for that phone (even more when you factor in income and sales taxes). When you save and invest your money, you are buying your future freedom.
Between the car and the camper, we are 800 pounds overweight. What?!! We spent the day at the campsite going through our stuff, looking for ways to reduce weight. Somethings we will ship back to Michigan, other things we will donate, a few things we put next to the dumpster in the hopes they will find a new home. Some of the weight comes from the need to buy some things in bulk like the dried chickpeas which we can’t always find in grocery stores.
Stats
Expenses:
Tow vehicle fuel: $0
Campsite: $0 (Thousand Trails)
Camping memberships: $11.19
Food: $0
Miles driven: 124 (90.7 kWh)
Number of people asking about the Tesla pulling the camper: 3
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3-10-2024 H: 69°F L: 44°F Choke Canyon State Park, Calliham, Texas
It’s a travel day! We are staying for three days at Choke Canyon State Park which is next to a big reservoir. After we set up, we took the boys for a walk and then drove around exploring the park. It smells amazing here because the vachellia are in bloom. These are beautiful trees with orange pom pom flowers whose scent is popular in perfume. We also saw deer, rabbits, and Javelinas. And Daniel was so excited to see leaf cutter ants.
VachelliaLeaf cutter antsJavelina
3-11-2024 H: 75°F L: a50°F Choke Canyon State Park, Calliham, Texas
We went to the library because we both needed better WiFi (we have really poor cell coverage at the campground) and took pictures of wildflowers on the way home. We enjoyed some Nice Cream with lots of peanut butter once we finished our work.
3-12-2024 H: 80°F L: 58°F Choke Canyon State Park, Calliham, Texas
This morning a park ranger showed us a Great Horned Owl and her nest. The owl made unusual noises to warn us away from her nest. We also walked to the bird sanctuary. We love Great Tailed Grackles. They make the coolest sounds which range from a car alarm to an electronic sound. They hang out in parking lots under cars and they have a pretty blue sheen to their feathers. We ended up walking over 4 miles as we explored the park.
Owl nest with babiesGreat Horned OwlGreat Tailed GrackleBird sanctuary
Stats
Expenses:
Tow vehicle fuel: $0
Campsite: $55
Camping memberships: $11.19
Food: $0
Miles driven: 224 (133 kWh)
Number of people asking about the Tesla pulling the camper: 1
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3-7-2024 H: 72°F L: 66°F Mustang Island State Park, Corpus Christi, Texas
We relaxed around the campsite most of the day. I worked on my portion of an upcoming presentation and Daniel scheduled some future campsites. After dinner and grocery shopping, we went to the beach for a bonfire. It was so relaxing with the fire and the waves and some wine. Just magical. Our neighbor on the beach offered us some gas to get our fire started 😬. He had full eyebrows so I guess he knew what he was doing but we thought his truck was going to catch on fire with how big the flames were.
3-8-2024 H: 82°F L: 67°F Mustang Island State Park, Corpus Christi, Texas
We hung out at the campsite and I worked on the presentation some more. Then I made some awesome tofu sticks. I used panko and aquafaba with seasonings to bread the tofu. They were so good!
Tofu sticks
We ended the day at the beach. This will be the last campground on the coast until we are in California. We are all going to miss it. Peter gets so excited when we are driving to the beach that he ends up making too much noise and Daniel has to stop the car until he settles down.
3-9-2024 H: 70°F L: 55°F Mustang Island State Park, Corpus Christi, Texas
We started the day with garlic coffee. If you haven’t tried brewing your coffee with some minced garlic, you are missing out. It adds a creamy, garlicy flavor and it is so good!
We went back to the Port Aransas Bird Preserve and walked further on the trails. It’s a very pretty area and we saw lots of wildflowers and butterflies.
Stats
Expenses:
Tow vehicle fuel: $0
Campsite: $55.72
Camping memberships: $11.19
Food: $93.40
Miles driven: 63.1 (23.6 kWh)
Number of people asking about the Tesla pulling the camper: 1
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We stayed here for two weeks and paid $0 per night as Thousand Trail members. We stayed in campsite B7. This is a nice campground with a variety of sites to choose from: dirt pad and wilderness to cement pad and more manicured. Tip: Water does not soak into the ground quickly so the cement pad sites are nice. There is Lake Conroe access with small docks and a boat ramp, an activity center with gym and billiards, and a nice pool and hot tub. There is also a dog park, pickleball courts, and putt-putt golf. The gates are closed 24/7 so you will need a code after hours. Our dogs really enjoyed running off leash on the island near the boat ramp. This campground does charge $5 for each package delivered and they did not notify us of the charge when they said we could have packages delivered. (Jan-Feb 2024)
Sawyer Yards: Awesome art studios in a repurposed industrial complex which are open to the public on the second Saturday of the month.
Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern: Magical space which formerly provided water to the people of Houston. The tour is definitely worth it.
Joystix: They have a $15, 21+ only, all you can play arcade night on Fridays.
Brass Tacks: We really enjoyed this coffee shop which has neat nooks to study, work, or just hang out.
Sam Houston Port Boat Tour: Free tour of Port Houston takes you past barges and international cargo vessels. Requires reservations.
We stayed three nights at this beautiful campground. We paid $24.17 per night. There are so many things to do right in the park. We were so excited to see alligators and the various species of birds. While there are several lakes here, you cannot go swimming due to the alligators. There is also an observatory which only operates on Saturday nights for stargazing and you will need tickets ($10). There are numerous trails and places to explore. This is the type of park to spend a long weekend just enjoying the wildlife and beauty of the park. (Feb 2024)
The Strand in Galveston: The Strand area offers many bars and restaurants plus shopping opportunities.
Brazos Bend State Park: There are so many hiking opportunities, abundance of wildlife, and the George Observatory.
We only stayed at this campground for one night and paid $22. We had campsite 15. Most of the sites are right on the water. All the sites had a covered picnic table area. We weren’t here long enough to explore but we did go to The Big Tree near the campground. (Feb 2024)
The Big Tree: This centuries old live oak is one of the largest in Texas and in the nation.
We stayed three days at this campground and paid $20 per night as Passport America members. It is right on the bay and our site backed up to a small effluent pond (recycled waste water). The sites are relatively close together. They have a recreation building with regular activities scheduled including live music although we did not find the people friendly enough to feel comfortable joining the activities. They also have a small library for book and movie borrowing. There is not much to do in the area. This campground is owned by Kleberg County. The campground does not allow pit bulls although I called the county and was told the county does not have a ban on pit bulls. Breed specific rules are racist. We will not stay here again. (Feb 2024)
Library at LakesideWood shopLakeside poolExercise classSite 3239
We stayed at this campground for two weeks and paid $0 per night as Thousand Trails members. We had campsite 3239 and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. They have a ton of activities – so many that it reminds us of The Villages in Florida. You’ll find art classes, dance classes, live music, woodworking, quilting, etc. It is a 55+ community. We cannot say enough good things about this campground. The people are very friendly and welcoming and really made our stay enjoyable. It has a large winter population of French Canadian campers. There are two sections to the campground: the larger section is in the thick of activity and the smaller section of Lakeside, which is where we camped, is more quiet. Both sections are gated and you will need a separate code for each gate. We arrived on a Sunday when the office was closed and were lucky enough to have Mr. Cheers show us around. We liked this campground so much we are planning on wintering here once we finish traveling the country. (Feb-Mar 2024)
Downtown Harlingen, TX: Many boutiques offering antiques and secondhand clothing plus on Saturdays the street is shut down for Jackson Street Market Day.
SpaceX: The Launch facility and Starbase facility are interesting to drive by as they are right next to the road so you can see a lot. At the end of the road is a beach you can drive on all the way to the Mexico border.
Activities at the campground: This campground will keep you so busy you may not feel a need to leave. Wood working, dance classes, social events, painting, quilting, cards, pickle ball – the list is endless.
We stayed at this campground for a week and paid $18.57 per night. We enjoyed going to the gulf beach every day to let our dogs run and we especially liked that we could drive on the beach. We had a bonfire one night on the beach and that was fantastic. They do allow beach camping here. The campground is small and the sites are arranged so that your front door may not be on the same side as your picnic pavilion and you may be facing another camper’s front door. We noticed that some vans and motorhomes pulled head-in into the sites to mitigate this issue. They do have a large bathroom/bathhouse building which seemed clean. The campground was quiet and it is not gated. (Mar 2024)
Spend time on the beach: Take a walk next to the ocean or have a bonfire at night. If you are environmentally conscious, take a bag to pick up garbage on the beach.
Port Aransas Nature Preserve: The preserve has several sections. It is a great place for bird watching especially Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center.
Art Center of Corpus Christi: They have an Artisan and Farmers Market every Wednesday. It is right next to a marina.
Site 101Hiking trailCabinLeaf cutter antJavelinaGreat Horned OwlGreat Tailed GrackleBird Sanctuary
We stayed at this campground for three days and loved it! We paid $18.33 per night. The sites were spacious. There is an abundance of wildlife and the park ranger we met was young and very enthusiastic. She showed us a Great Horned Owl nest and spent time with us at the Nature Center. We took hikes and saw Javelinas (so cute!), turkeys, deer, leaf cutter ants, and a lot of birds. The campground has a bird sanctuary where you can watch a lot of different species. The park has a good number of cabins. The park is gated and you will need a code to get in after 10pm. Tip: The area does not have good cell phone coverage. (Mar 2024)
Hike and nature watch at the campground.
Bird watch at the bird sanctuary right at the campground.
We stayed at this campground for two weeks and paid $0 per night as Thousand Trails members. We stayed in campsite R3. You choose your site but beware, not all sites are full hookup or 50 amp. The full hookup 50 amp sites are highly coveted so you may not be able to find one of these sites if you need one. Here are the things we liked about this campground: It was quiet the majority of the time. It’s a beautiful campground and was very walkable. We enjoyed walking down to Medina Lake (lake dried up years ago) to watch the sunset and storms. The park ranger was responsive to our complaint about a noisy neighbor. Here are the things we didn’t like: Sarah Cale, the resort manager, is horrible. We tried contacting her three times and she was always “in a meeting” and never contacted us. Also, Jerry chastised us twice for not going to the office when we arrived even though we received an email saying we were checked in and just needed to pick out a site. (Mar 2024)
San Antonio Riverwalk: Definite must see. It’s an amazingly vibrant part of town but you may battle crowds in the loop area.
The Alamo: Lots of history here. You can get free tickets online that give you entry to everything except the museum.
Historic Market Square: Fun area with lots of vendors. You’ll find a lot of Mexican decor and clothing, jewelry, and a couple of restaurants.
Gruene, TX: This small town has quaint shops and lots of history. Gruene Hall is a must see 1878 dance hall where multiple country singer got their start.
Boerne, TX: Very popular little town for shopping at small boutiques.
We stayed almost two weeks at this campground and paid $27.14 per night. Unfortunately, we didn’t take many pictures of this small campground but it is right on a river and pretty. There are about 30 sites, some full hookup. We came here for the total eclipse and, while the park was full of campers and day pass users, the park rangers and camp hosts kept everything in order. The bathroom and showers were kept clean and stocked. There are two short nature trails – one has a bird observation building which we really enjoyed. The campground is about an hour from Austin and several other fun places to explore. (Mar/Apr 2024)
Fredericksburg, TX: Small German tourist town. Lots of shops and restaurants.
Austin Boardwalk: Popular area with beautiful views of the city. Nice area to take a stroll or jog.
Old Tunnel State Park: Old railroad tunnel which is now home to 3 million bats. You can see the bats fly from the tunnel at dusk during warmer months.
Wildseed Farms: You can find seeds of all the wild flowers you see in Texas. They have beautiful fields of flowers, a cafe, and store.
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area: Nice area for hiking and getting a great view of the surrounding countryside. Note: dogs are not allowed on the main trail going to the top of the rock.
Site 11Fern LedgeBird SanctuaryMeridian LakeBee Cave
We only stayed one night at this state campground and paid $47.14. We stayed in campsite 11. We really liked this campground and wish we had had more time here. It’s a very small campground with 15 campsites and some cabins. Half the campsites are full hookup and half are electric/water. The sites with electric/water are very small and will only accommodate a small camper. There are several beautiful trails which will take you over rocky terrain and through small seasonal streams. There is a lake and other areas to explore like Bee Cave. The wildflowers were everywhere! (Apr 2024)
We stayed two days at this state park and paid $18.75 per night. It’s a fun park with lots to do. We waded into the river near the “Ballroom” area to see the dinosaur tracks but the best time to visit the park is during the summer when the water levels are lower. Our site, 28, was very spacious. The majority of the sites are shaded with trees. There are lots of nice hiking trails, a park store, and fun dinosaur statues from the 1964-65 World’s Fair. (Apr 2024)
Glen Rose, TX: This small town is known as the “Moonshine Capital of Texas” due to all the stills in the surrounding hills producing alcohol during Prohibition. Check out the small town square with boutiques and restaurants.
Granbury, TX: Larger town with a popular historic town square which is great for shopping and dining.
We stayed for two weeks at this campground and paid $0 per night as Thousand Trails members. They have a new section of campsites with no trees and several older sections with trees and more privacy. We preferred the sites in the woods. Our site, Q59, was next to the septic pump and it was smelly until we put plastic wrap around the pump cover. The campground has two pools but only one was open during our stay. We recommend the campground reserve one of the pools for adults only. There is a trail which goes partially around the outskirts of the campground. You can take the road from the campground to Lake Texoma via walking or driving. Note: There are a LOT of bugs here. (Apr 2024)
Dallas/Fort Worth: These cities are about a 1.75 hours drive away. There are plenty of things to do in these cities.
Fort Worth Water Garden: Beautiful and serene in downtown Fort Worth, TX. There are various water features to explore.
Grapevine, TX: This small town has a Glockenspiel with two cowboys duking it out. It also has an antique train with various events. The visitor center is also impressive.
Chickasaw National Recreation Area: Wonderful park in Sulphur, OK with a beautiful nature center, stream, natural springs, and hiking trails.
Parr Park Rock Art Trail: Short trail lined with painted rocks. Holds the Guinness World Record for the largest display of painted stones.
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3-4-2024 H: 68°F L: 43°F Mustang Island State Park, Corpus Christi, Texas
We decided to stay at the campground to relax and get some things done. Daniel scheduled two more Food is Medicine presentations – one for medical students at Baylor College of Medicine and one at a campground we will be at in two weeks. I worked to revamp my part of the presentation. We also took the boys to the beach again and we all ran as a family down the beach. It was a lot of fun but the boys were more out of breath than we were. I also found a sand dollar which was in pretty good condition.
I like to prep some ingredients for future cooking so I chopped onions in a food processor and froze them in 1/2 cup portions. I also chop and freeze bananas, garlic, jalapeños, sautéed greens, and sautéed mushrooms. When it comes time to cook, I just pull the ingredients I need out of the freezer. It makes cooking meals a lot quicker. I really like Souper Cubes to freeze food in different portions.
3-5-2024 H: 73ºF L: 65ºF Texas
We went to Port Aransas Nature Preserve in Port Aransas, TX to do some bird watching. It did not disappoint. There is even an alligator who hangs out in the warm water discharged by the nearby water treatment facility. A local told us his name is Boots.
Barn SwallowAmerican AvocetLittle Blue HeronBlack Necked StiltNorthern ShovelerAmerican White Pelican“Boots”
Then we went to the library for a Mercy for Animals and Kirkpatrick Foundation Zoom presentation on public opinion on farmed animals. It was interesting to learn that the majority of people surveyed feel farmed animals have feelings, should be treated better, and that the government should be involved in ensuring better treatment.
After dinner we went to the beach. Daniel flew a kite, the boys and I ran around, then we picked up trash.
3-6-2024 H: 70°F L: 65°F Mustang Island State Park, Corpus Christi, Texas
Today is Daniel’s brother’s birthday. Dave Dubay passed away in March 2022 after a lifelong struggle with a congenital heart defect. We celebrated his life with a drink at a bar on the gulf next to the USS Lexington in Corpus Christi, TX and we shared stories about Dave. Daniel often says Dave was the best brother he could have asked for.
USS Lexington in the background
Then we walked on the pier/breakwater to get a closer view of the ship. The boys seemed a little nervous on the narrow sidewalk and so was I near the end where the waves were splashing up.
We ended our adventures with a farmer’s market at the Art Center of Corpus Christi. There was a lot of beautiful produce and we talked with volunteers from the local humane society.
Stats
Expenses:
Tow vehicle fuel: $0
Campsite: $55.71
Camping memberships: $11.19
Food: $36.20
Miles driven: 113.7 (37.2 kWh)
Number of people asking about the Tesla pulling the camper: 0
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We just did errands today: picked up an Amazon order and got some dog food. Marcel decided to bark at someone in the pet store so we were disappointed with that. We also went through the large box of mail my parents sent us (thank you guys!) and did some laundry.
We went to Jackson Street Market Day in downtown Harlingen, TX today. They had lots of vendors, food, and music. It was packed. We took the boys with us but I think the crowd was too much for Marcel because he got a little grouchy.
We also stopped to see the kittens at the campground. There were three kittens last week but we’ve only seen two this week. They are always by the dumpsters where they are fed while the adult cats come and go from the area. We talked to a lady who feeds the cats and she said there were initially four kittens.
Two stray kittens at the campground
3-3-2024 H: 81°F L: 64°F Mustang Island State Park, Corpus Christi, Texas
We traveled north today to a campground on Mustang Island near Corpus Christi, TX. We saw lots of wildflowers during our drive. The campground is next to the ocean although we can only hear the ocean from our site. We took the boys to the beach to run off-leash. The look of pure bliss on their faces is priceless. We found many sand dollars on the beach but none were intact. This area also smells so good! The vegetation smells like pepper, cinnamon, and hay.
Stats
Expenses:
Tow vehicle fuel: $0
Campsite: $18.57
Camping memberships: $11.19
Food: $138.27
Miles driven: 211.9 (140.6 kWh)
Number of people asking about the Tesla pulling the camper: 1
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Daniel gave an 18 minute presentation at the campground community meeting. We talked to multiple people after the presentation and gave them handouts. A group of people are interested in meeting on Thursday for more information. Yay!
It is super windy today – 20-25 mph, can’t-have-nice-hair type of wind. Our new tent is holding up pretty well. We relaxed at the camper while Daniel worked on some spreadsheets (nerd porn) and I did some cooking.
We went to the wood shop tonight to make a new refrigerator latch lock. Joe, from Nebraska, was so helpful! Daniel took the measurements, I drew the measurements on the wood, and Joe cut the wood. We need to sand it and paint it but we are happy with the results so far.
We took the boys for a walk and talked to multiple people about pets, healthy eating and the follow up presentation we are giving tomorrow, and how cute the boys are. We tried letting the boys run off-leash in a field by the campground but Marcel was not interested. He was hot and he refused to run.
We went to the Rio Grande Valley Humane Society in Harlingen, TX to inquire about getting some cats at the campground spayed or neutered. We talked to a lady at the campground who has been feeding them and she is willing to help transport the cats. The humane society is in a period of transition so they do not have a TNR (trap-neuter-release) program right now but they did offer suggestions on people we could contact who may be able to help. Hopefully, we can get something planned so the cats aren’t multiplying.
We went to a coffee shop and celebrated Daniel meeting Peter on one of our first dates. Jackson Coffee Co. in Michigan allows dogs in their upstairs sitting area and that’s where Peter and Daniel’s bromance started. Unfortunately, we did not find a dog friendly coffee shop in Harlingen, TX but we still enjoyed some coffee.
Then we went to a concert – December ‘63, a Frankie Valli tribute band. It was a lot of fun and we enjoyed the music and theatrics.
Frankie Valli cover band, December ‘63
2-29-2024 H: 65°F 54°F Encore Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, Texas
We started the morning by preparing for our follow-up WFPB presentation. I made Chickpea and Okara crackers to share with the group. Then we went to the community complex to give our presentation. The presentation went very well. Both Daniel and I presented information and the crackers were well received. I’m still working on the recipe because the crackers are a little crumbly and dry.
We also worked on trying to get some stray cats at the campground spayed or neutered. Daniel and I would like to pay for the surgeries for these cats. I’ve contacted multiple rescue groups but it seems the area does not have a trap-neuter-release program and the low-cost programs won’t work with feral cats. It’s a little frustrating because most rescue groups are really struggling with low donations right now and we’re offering to pay. Spay/neuter is so important to reduce the number of pets needing homes. We connected with two women on Facebook who may be able to help with transporting the cats for surgery. These two women actually came to our presentation as they are both interested in being vegan. It was great to meet other very passionate animal lovers.
We then went to Happy Hour at the campground where they had line and trail dancing. I cannot emphasize enough how friendly everyone is at this campground. We have loved our stay here. We had people come up to us to give us encouragement on our lack of skill at dancing, we were invited to sit at a table full of lovely people (some from Michigan), and we left with warm fuzzy feelings.
It was quite a day and we were exhausted by the end.
Stats
Expenses:
Tow vehicle fuel: $0
Campsite: $0 (Thousand Trails)
Camping memberships: $11.19
Food: $19.19
Miles driven: ( kWh)
Number of people asking about the Tesla pulling the camper: 0
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