[TheOldLady]

We got home at 8 p.m. yesterday and didn’t have time for much of anything because Bryan had to go back to work today.

I took Miss Hissy Slashy to the vet’s to be groomed, and she is now clean as a whistle and well trimmed, if a bit crabby.

Bryan and I had a really nice time at the shoot, plus going out to eat together, and the particularly nice meal after the shoot provided by cpdiii, TheMom, and others.

But I see that we missed a bunch of gatherings and get togethers. We’re going to have to be a little less insular if we go next time.

We’re so used to being alone together that it’s a bit nerve-wracking getting into a group of people, even our friends.

I hope the North Texas Planners settle on a date soon.

[humblegunner]

No worries, I’m whacked out by being around so many folks too.

I had a blast seeing y’all again and looking forward to next time.

That range up in Seagoville is one of those where we run our
own bench. It’s a bluff over a river and we chuck tennis balls
and wood blocks into the water and blast ‘ell out of ‘em as they float by.

Not to be missed.

[TheOldLady]

Bryan didn't take nearly as many pictures as I thought he did, but here they are! The pictures are 1024 pixels wide, but I've reduced them to 650 pixels.

 
 

[TheOldLady]

 
 

[TheOldLady]

 
Gunner worked really hard making these hors d'oeuvres, but when he finally wanted some, there was only one left. Poor Gunner!

 
Here are two examples of the sheet-metal sculptures that are scattered all over the site of the Cypress Creek Cottages. There are birds and other animals as well as the Barbecue Bull and the fighting stallions.

[mylife]

Glad you got home alright.
Yes you must spend more “Porch Monkey” time with us.

Thanks for all the great soap.

[luvie]

It was wonderful that you and Brian got to come again (does that mean you really like us! :) ) It was fun to get to talk to you again and I want to thank you again for the beautiful soaps (they smell so yummy!)....and for the other. ;) Y’all are very special to me and to this group! ((((hugs))))

[TheOldLady]

 
Here's the great orator drumming up donations to pay for the dinner. He did a great job because the goal was exceeded.

 
Gunner laments that the other dinner attendees only left him one bacon-wrapped smokie, and it only had about half the proper amount of bacon, too! The outrage!

[TheOldLady]

 
Here I am on the River walk, and the rest of the pictures are the grounds of the Alamo. We walked there and back. It was only about a mile, total.

 
The grounds are quite pleasant and full of life, birds and small animals are all over the place.

[TheOldLady]

 
The last two pictures. TheMom, Alan, penelopesire, and some strange woman watch Gunner's fundraising speech.
Given with no teleprompter!

[NYTexan]

I hope the North Texas Planners settle on a date soon

After we Recon some cottage places we'll settle on a date.

The following pics I post were taken by Buckeye Texan:

food from the dinner party at my place the Wed before the shoot...

Shredded pork loin and cheese enchiladas in blue corn tortillas and bacon wrapped lil' smokies in BBQ sauce

BBQ Shrimp (pre-cooked)