After two day of difficult work, I have our next trip plan completed, including the hotels where we will stay overnight. We will do 55 stores in five days, which sounds like a lot, but they are farily close together, and I think we can do them as I planned. If not, we’ll call and let those stores know in advance.

But, that aside, the warm weather may be over for a day or two. It was still warm this monring when we got up, and I wore just a t-shirt down to WAB to eat breakfast, but in 30 minutes, when we left to come home, the temperature must have dropped 15 or more degrees, with a cold wind out of the north.

At times, during the day, the weather didn’t seem to know what it wanted to do. It looked dark, like we would het a good soaking, and then the clouds would drift slowly by, with no rain, and it would warm for a while, then the cold wind started blowing again out of the north. Now, the back windows are still open, and it’s nice inside, but I doubt we’ll make it through the night without getting up and turning on the heat…we’ll see.

I did get in a short bike ride, but riding against that strong wind was like trying to ride against a wall, so after five trips up and back, I gave up and came in.

So, not much to report from here. My sister called to say she got a small package from the executor of our Aunt’s estate, which didn’t contain much in the way of family keepsakes. She was also upset that our Aunt penned a personal tale of the family history, that to say the least, was very inaccurate and non-flattering to our parents, her sisters, and just about everyone in the family. We really can’t understand her behavior, but will write it off as old age. Thankfully, there were supposedly only two copies of this poison pen story, and Joan received, and promptly shredded after reading. It appears that the family heirlooms will soon be auctioned off at an estate sale – we were offered the chance to “bid” on any items we might like, but both declined. But, enough about that.

We are looking foward to the opening of the WAB store in Port Aransas next Wednesday, and the grand opening a week later. Both will be fun to attend. Hope to see some of you there. Port “A” is a great town.

Carol is listening to the results of the NV caucases, or however you spell that crazy word. Whoever is the candidate, we’ll support with every fiber in our body. More and more truths are coming out about the “Green” industry and how BO fed millions of our tax dollars to his friends in that industry, to a company they knew was about to fail. This is only the tip of the iceberg of corruption within this administration. The “Fast and Furious” fiasco will come back to bite Holder in the rear – what an idiot for Attorney General. Does that say anything about BO’s choices as “Czars”. Why are they Czars? Isn’t this the United States of America, or could that be BO’s Socialist ties coming through?

But, November isn’t that far away – thank God.

Until next time,
Vaya con Dios, our friends,

Karl & Carol

But, it’s late, and I’m ready to hit the sack. Great day for weather – supposedly rain tomorrow, but they’ve been wrong before…

Vaya con Dios, our friends,
Karl & Carol

Yes, that’s right – another night – two in a row – that we’re sleeping with all the windows wide open to enjoy the warm weather outside. For February, this is marvelous!

Another nice bike ride today, lots of small items checked off my “to do” list, and we are planning our next trip – 55 or more stores to mainly the Fort Worth area, but including several “suburbs”, or small communities surrounding that fair city. It seems like there is a Whataburger store on every corner. I took the time to look up each location and then pinpointed it with a black dot on the city map – now the map looks like I took a shotgun to it – lots of dots!

It will take a while to plan it all out, figuring out which one is first, second, etc, etc… But that’s the fun of it, that and meeting all the great folks at each store. We are looking forward to that, plus the opening of a new store in Port Aransas – the grand opening will be on the 15th, but they will open on the 8th – we’ll be there for both.

I had my chili for supper, while Carol opted for her favorite, a Justaburger, with grilled onions, toast her buns, both sides. I think I’m losing inches, if not weight, as my trousers keep sliding down on my hips, and when I tighten my belt, I have my pants pleated in places – that’s nice. Now, to try on my Mess Dress…
Results of that will be posted soon…

The day went by pretty fast, as I was on the computer a lot today, and time always flies when I’m busy. But, it’s getting late, so I’ll close for now.

While you are here, check out my novels. Then go on Kindle and download several. I think you will especially like the “Yes, we ‘con’,” series.

I finally got a copy of “The Don’s Stimulus Package” sent to the Military Writers’ Society, and hope to hear soon with their review. I had a good time writing it, because it is partially based on BO’s stimulus package, only ours really does some good for the American public. I think you’ll agree.

So, Vaya con Dios, our friends,
Karl & Carol

Karl & Carol

It was lunch time when we arrived, the customers were lined up from the counter out the door. Lots of "special" people on hand, as it was Sunday. Here's one of them - a cute guy!

Two more "special" customers.

A troop of Boy Scouts came in. They all earned a "special" merit badge for their knowledge of the best place in the world to eat!

Now, that's a smile of contentment, and satisfaction. Enjoy!

As I said; they were extremely busy, so more candid shots of the team.

A pink rose for Carol, and a shirt from Austin in her size too.

This Whataburger is right in the heart of the University of Texas territory. Check out the football I received.

The Texas Tower in the background.

This store, one of only 15 A-frames remaining in service, was where our daughter and son were hired for their first jobs. Kris was "Employee of the Year" here.

Round tables and stools inside the A-frame. Neat idea!

This brought back many fond memories...