We thank the Lord for a good trip to Texas and back again. No car trouble, no motel trouble, no weather trouble, no people trouble. We met many very polite and friendly people along the way. We also noticed something very interesting in Texas. Most of the drivers obeyed the speed limits in the towns and on the highways. It felt like a slower life style in those areas we observed compared to busy California. The cost of living is much less in Texas. Gas is one dollar a gallon cheaper there. We paid 2.49 and four days later we paid 3.49. Can you believe that??? You can buy a house there for 240 K that would cost 500 or more here. Donna noted that food is cheaper in the stores. Another interesting fact about Texas is the state is not in debt. They have a balanced budget. California can learn a thing or two. But we're very happy to be back home even though we may pay more for what we have.
But Thursday we head to the Sacramento area. Donna and her sister will be attending a Beth Moore conference. I might even play a game of golf. We'll be back Monday. Back in the saddle again, and thankful for it.
P.S. On our way home we passed this truck. We honked our horn as we went past him. He blasted his air horn until we were out of range. It was cool. I love his boldness. It encourages me.
Our first meal back home was a great home cooked dinner last night at my moms house. Many of you don't know, but my mother used to be the cook at special events at the Country Club in SLO for hundreds of people at a time. She hasn't lost her touch.
