We left Summerdale yesterday morning and drove to Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, to the Hollywood Casino, arriving around noon. Got settled in before the last Nascar race of the season and spent a relaxing afternoon lounging around.
It is too darn cold here. They say it is unseasonably cold this year and I am tired of it. While it's not been freezing, 40's is not my idea of nice weather. Once we see Gary and Jo, we are headed for Texas and warmer weather.
We went to the casino last evening. It was fun. We came out on the plus side and played for about 3 hours, so it was good entertainment.
We took a drive afterwards and even in the dark, it was easy to see the destruction this area suffered from the hurricanes of last season. There are some houses people are living in, but more FEMA trailers in the yards with people living there instead of in the homes. The historic downtown area is destroyed. . . buildings still there, but deserted and in disrepair. Lots of trash around and I suppose it keeps blowing around. In areas with water, I imagine wood and other trash keeps working its way to the surface and the shore. I will try and take some pictures today. While we spent some time in hurricane struck areas last year, we haven't seen this part yet. Our campground has some travel trailers that appear to be rentals. We were told today that a doctor and 3 nurses live in them as their homes were destroyed, so they are living here and working at the hospital.
We have received news from our friend Patti and she is at home in North Carolina. She is living in her fifth wheel at her nephew's house. She has full hookups there and is fortunate she can stay in familiar and comfortable surroundings while she heals.
We are here for at least one more night before moving on to Louisiana to spend Thanksgiving with cousin Gary an wife Jo and her family.
Till next time. . .
Dale
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I'm with you - it's to darn cold!
well its been cold here too. it was 39 last night and will be 45 tonight. I guess you better delay your trip here a few days. it will be chilly in the afternoon too. today it was a cool 71, tomorrow it will be cool at 78 and a bit more comfortable at 82 on turkey day. could be netter tho.
R
Richard,
Our destination in Texas is the RGV and I think they have the best weather of anyplace. Mom has been in the pool a lot and it's been in the 80's. Can't wait.
Dale
we went to spi and port area and saw some of the worst run down places we have ever seen. that means we are still looking. we have a stand by only. any hints. we got till 12/26 to be in laredo for dw to fly home.
R
We haven't camped on South Padre before. We go to Mission.
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