Good morning, my friends.
It’s 3:45 a.m. and again I can’t sleep, so here I am, at my computer to tell you about the past week and the wonderful visit of our friends from Dusseldorf.
Dieter, Lutz and Tobias arrived on April 12th, after a long flight and delay at DFW due to storms in the area. We introduced them to WhatABurgers for their first TEXAS meal and they were hooked.
After a good night’s sleep, we toured Corpus Christi and the aircraft carrier, Lexington, moored in CC harbor and ate at WhatABurger again.
Tuesday found us up at 5 a.m. to go fishing with a guide from Rockport. It was a beautiful day to be out on the water and everyone caught a nice sized redfish, so the trip was a huge success.
The next day found us taking a trip to see the King Ranch in Kingsville, TX. (We were scheduled to drive to San Antonio to see the Alamo and Riverwalk, but the “Tax Tea Party” was being held the same day, which led to a change in plans.) That evening, we ate the fish we caught the day before and everyone ate their fill.
Thursday found us headed to Lufkin, TX, where our son lives and manages a TARGET store. He and Lutz were exchange students in 1979 and hadn’t seen each other in 31 years. It was a long trip, but well worth the effort, as everyone had a great visit. Again, weather changed our plans from attending a baseball game with our grandson, to attending a dance recital with our granddaughter. The performances were wonderful and everyone enjoyed them immensely.
After a Texas style breakfast at Kris’ home, it was time to leave for the airport. Once again, heavy rain fell on the way to Houston, but we arrived safely and dropped our three tired but happy visitors at the International terminal. Then we made our way home through some of the worst weather I’ve driven in for many a year.
It was an adventure, but not one I want to repeat very soon.
I know Dieter, Lutz and Tobias must feel they lived most of their visit in our van, as we drove over 1,000 miles, but that’s Texas!
On another subject, I see my web site has been visited by more friends from foreign lands including: Brainshot from Ivry-sur-seine, France; Quezon, Philippines; Nigeria and Oakville, Canada.
Thanks to all of you for stopping by. I hope you’ll return and let your friends know about my books.
Still no news of the book signing on the cruise to Alaska, but I did get an email telling me my request has been sent to an individual for “review”. I have no idea how long that will take, but hope I will be successful.
Also, still no news on the publishing date of “From China with Love”. (I really want this novel published as soon as possible, but can’t do a thing about hurrying it on its way to you.)
We had a “fair” turnout at the NEX for our book signing, but it was Easter and with the egg hunt being held inside due to high wind, most of our visitors were children.
But, we did meet one gentleman I consider an American Hero. He was a sniper in Viet Nam, was wounded five times, captured and shot in the head twice (but survived). Carol and I enjoyed visiting with him and hearing some of his tales of adventure out in the jungle alone. I would love to write HIS story!
Our troops continue to amaze me, with their dedication to duty and country. I only hope we can be successful in Afghanistan, but in my heart I wish we weren’t going to commit our weary troops to more battles in an area that seems impossible to secure. God, I hate to think of more of our American youth being wasted fighting other peoples’ wars.
If you haven’t purchased either of my books, what are you waiting for? According to my readers, “Signs of Our Times” and “The Nearly Perfect Plan” are well worth the price. Order now.
But, enough for this morning. Thanks again for stopping by. Tell your friends and come back often. I promise more good things in the near future.
Via con Dias, my friends,
Karl