After getting home from the USS Lexington we settled in for the night, or so we thought. A cold front moved through at about 7PM and the wind kicked up. No we were right on the Gulf of Mexico, maybe 200 yards away. No trees to block the wind. It started out about 20 MPH and worked it's way to about 40 sustained and 50 or 60 gusts. Not only did the trailer rock and roll but the wind carried salt spray onto the truck, trailer and motorcycle! Got up to crusted vehicles, the mirrors were so covered I couldn't get them cleaned even with fresh water running on to them!
Bonnie was so intimidated by the wind she wanted to go to a motel or else head for home! I agreed we should head to our Texas home so called and canceled where we were supposed to go. So we decided not to head to South Padre but instead make our way to our winter Texas home. Sunday afternoon we pulled into our spot in the resort here in Mission, Tx. Safe and sound, no more wind and no salt spray, and wife complaining about the wind (priceless)!
Last night we went to "Jammin" at the rec center. People come from all over the Valley to play and sing in a country jam session. Guitars, banjo's, mandolins, harmonica's and nasal singing galore! Renewed some acquaintances with some friends and my mom and step dad. We're here and looking forward to a quiet, restful and warm winter! More as it unfolds these next weeks.
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