Favorite Month for Camping

October has got to be my favorite month for camping! Last week we went to San Augustine Park on Lake Rayburn and every evening we were treated to the most beautiful sunsets. We camped with some friends and had a great time visiting, playing games, and relaxing. Missed having a campfire though. They still have a burn ban at the park. We had great weather the whole time and our only complaint was the love bugs. Ugh! They were everywhere! We usually have them twice a year - May and October and each female lays about 350 eggs so they can be a big nuisance, especially to the front of your car.

The lake level was down 12 feet from normal.  This timber is usually well below the surface.  

Autumn's in the Air

Autumn's glorious dwindling days

Mirror sunset's scarlet rays.

Butterflies flit by in grace,

Hurrying to their hiding place.

The evening air now holds a chill

As fall, her vibrant colors spill

Yesterday summertime was king

But Fall today is in full swing.

The harvest moon, a lantern bright, 

Showers the stars with brilliant light.

As I gaze at the heavens and say a prayer,

I thank the Lord for His autumn-wear.

Nora M. Bozeman

Our Weekend with Good Friends in Wyoming

After we left Custer State Park we traveled to Wyoming to see some very good friends who used to live in Texas.  We had such a good time visiting with Bill and Sheila and their family. 

They made us feel so welcome and it was really nice to get a little break from our tiny little trailer.   They made us feel like we were in the finest bed and breakfast around with delicious meals and all the comforts of home.

The first night we were there Sheila made a delicious taco salad.  She makes it with a salad dressing that we don't have here in Texas, called  Dorothy Lynch and it is kind of like a french dressing but even better.  They didn’t want us to be without so they sent us home with two bottles which we have enjoyed!

SHEILA’S TACO SALAD

1 red onion (chopped)

4 tomatoes
lettuce
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup of Dorothy Lynch Salad Dressing (or French)
6 oz. bag of tortilla chips
1 large avocado
1 lb. ground meat
1 can drained kidney beans
¼ tsp. salt
garlic powder (to taste)


Chop vegetables and mix together.
Brown ground meat, season, and add drained kidney beans. Simmer about 10 minutes.  Then mix into cold salad.   Serve with extra tortilla chips, and taco sauce (ole Ortego) plus extra Dorothy Lynch.

Johnny and Bill have known each other since they were about four years old.  Bill and Sheila left Texas about 40 years ago so we all had a lot catching up to do.   Now it's their turn to come see us in Texas!