The Island

Brenda and I just returned from three wonderful days on South Padre Island.  We had planned to stay only one night, but were invited to stay longer and were grateful for that.  We stayed with our dear friends, Bob and Carol.  Their hospitality knows no bounds.  Bob fed us way too much, but he is a good cook and the food was delicious.

They took us to visit their friends, Joe and Phyllis.  J and P live on the part of the Island where there are channels to launch your boat. 

Joe loves to fish so it is perfect for them.  They can launch their boat from their house and go right out to sea.

The wind was really blowing that day and everything on their deck was covered in sand.  Joe says he just hoses everything down.

They are a really nice couple from Iowa.  We met them a couple of days later at Palm Street Pier.

Bob

Bob is taking a taking a photo of a pelican.  We all carry our cameras with us where ever we go.

Later that day Bob and Carol went to Mexico.  Brenda and I don't feel comfortable going there now as the cartel has stepped up their activities along the border and the police suggest staying away from border towns unless absolutely necessary.

Brenda and I took advantage of that time to go to Port Isabel and do some last minute shopping.  We had to buy a few things for people on our lists.  There are some really neat shops in  Port Isabel. 

Last evening we went to  Palm Street Pier to hear Leslie sing.  There was a good crowd and it will be the last time the older folk are out for awhile as the Spring Breakers (young adults from college/university) will be arriving in hoards and I heard things just get crazy and loud there when that happens.  Prices went up on the Island this week in preparation for the crowds.

Leslie

Here is Leslie with toilet paper wrapped around her head.  She is doing her Willie Nelson imitation.

She is quite the entertainer.  She was supposed to sing from 2-5 p.m., but she sang until almost 8 pm., without taking a break.  She has a following and her tip jar is always full.  I bought one of her CD's. 

View from Palm Street Pier

It was difficult for me to say good-bye to Bob and Carol.  They did say they would try to stop and visit us before we leave.  That will be GOOD!

Hope Spring arrives sooner rather than later on the prairies.  Canadian winters are just too long!