FullaBella's Journal, 28 July 2014

Monday afternoon ~ and it's been one of those adventure weekends that have to be summarized up front for the headline readers followed by details later for .. well.. myself. My journal, remember, LOL? I'm slow moving today as Mushy and I are in 'adventure recovery mode'.

Weekend Road Trip to Houston with the 17 year old Grandson to Visit the Johnson Space Center


*Easy relaxed meandering scenic trip down
*Yard sales and roadside produce stands
*An off road experience, well, 2 actually
*Grandson's first major highway driving
*Rain
*Ash spreading for Cutty
*Space Center
*Chinese Food late at night
*Ice Cream even later
*Breakfast - a first in a long time
*Sports Academy ~ shoes!
*Four hour delay and another off road adventure due to I45 turning into a parking lot
*Came home to find a Miracle of Blessing beyond belief

Starting with the last listed I don't know how, why, when, where, what or who but somehow I left the door unlocked and alarm off all weekend. Yes, it HAD to be me as no one else has a key; I changed one of the locks months ago (there are four.) This is the door to the SHOP - yes, the one I sit in all day with security cameras, personal self defense, bars on the windows and an electric locked door with a button release and a panic button hanging from my neck. This is the shop where if I'm in here on a weekend, lights off, open sign off, closed, coming in and out attending to personal items people will walk right in and ignore all of that to do business. This is the door that not only leads into my shop but on into my home behind it. Unlocked. No alarm. All weekend. I'm truly blessed. Truly, truly, mind boggling blessed beyond anything I can even comprehend right now.

I'm not sure what to do with this experience; I'm still processing it. It doesn't take long to imagine the 'oh my gosh, what if's and worst case scenarios'. I'm focusing on the 'I am so truly blessed. People who don't believe in Miracles just aren't looking for them; it doesn't take a burning bush to see one. I'm living it right now. Nothing disturbed. Nothing. I don't know if people came in, wondered if it was a trap and left. I don't know. I don't care. I just care and appreciate and prayed my gratitude all night that I am blessed. Truly, truly blessed.

And that's the biggest highlight I have to share. The rest will all be low lights from here but follow nonetheless. Thank you for stopping by to visit with me.

Bella



*Easy relaxed trip down



I may have over stated that one; the Gson drove much of the trip and many times the car was in gear but the brain wasn't. He's supposed to go for his license in 20 days; I think I need to see another trip from him before I'll feel comfortable. I know, we all did it. But we all had older folk behind us saying the same. This was a quote from one of the Apollo missions but reminds me of being in the car with him driving.



*Yard sales and roadside produce stands

Ever spent all day with your mouth watering as you look forward to enjoying that 'fresh, organic grown candy-sweet' cantaloupe purchased at the produce stand only to find yourself wondering 'how in the heck and why was it so salty?' Well, I did. Too weird. Salty? Like vinegar? Weird. Very little yard sale haul, a small photo album and an inspiration frame.

*An off road experience; actually two

Some how we got off track; and yes, I was driving. It was the last of the yard sale adventuring for me as we spent a good hour on these types of roads trying to get back to black-top. Apparently I need to stop messing with Tom Tom because I swear when advised 'route includes unpaved roads' I answered NO!



*Grandson's first major highway driving
I-45 southbound into Houston at 2pm; even HE finally turned the music down so he could concentrate. Then again, that was probably me. This was after nearly side swiping a car. I'm asking Blondie to have his depth perception checked. Even Mushy didn't mind being in the back seat this time.



*Rain
I swear, the Farmer's Coalition of Houston should send me a check and recruit me to visit. I've NEVER .. repeat.. NEVER been to Houston that it DIDN'T rain! And I've been there many, many times. I couldn't even surprise visit one of my remote employee's there... she'd say 'Bells, I knew you were coming when it started raining...'

*Ash spreading for Cutty
Saturday being the 26th I had ashes in the bag with me. I planned on making the little trip into Galveston to let him float on the Gulf of Mexico at Sunset but by the time we finished the tour at the space center, etc., I was wiped out. So I found a nice little palm tree and said a few words there. I'd already had a total goose bump producing moment when I somehow hooked my finger in the necklace holding his wedding ring and broke it... I had to pull the car over and find the ring.. I couldn't even think! What a weird weekend of 'signals from the universe'.

*Space Center
When I phoned the ticket person said 'oh, you can see EVERYthing in about 4 hours'. Wrong. There are several films, three tram tours, many exhibits, and more. This to fully experience would take about two days; especially as there are a few little 'amusements' like walking on Mars simulation and jumping from a second floor level thins that made it seem like Six Flags with the long lines. I kept reminding myself 'this trip is for Gson' when a part of me would think 'Geez... I've spent this whole time watching HIM stand in line so *I* can take pictures of him.' Yeah, I know.. patience Nana, patience. So if you ever plan on taking someone or going I'd advise a good two days to see it all.

*Chinese Food late at night
Yep. I planned on this weekend being a Keld Spike weekend so indulge I did. All those things I almost never eat.. ate 'em. Corn chips, donut, burrito, take out, burgers, french fries and shrimp lo mein. Time to clean up my act this week while hopefully my body starts burning thru calories the way a lotto winner burns thru cash.

*Ice Cream even later
Mentioned this because I got 'em free from the hotel pantry. Klondike Reeses. Free. Nothing else to say. Except, I am looking forward to living on Mars.



*Breakfast - a first in a long time
Trying to break that 'up at 6am, out of the hotel by 8am' mode ... born from being in a hurry on Trade Show weekends.. we leisurely enjoyed breakfast out by the pool. Under the palm trees. Yes, even this old dog can learn a new trick.

*Sports Academy ~ shoes!
We were taking a break from the congested traffic. While he was bouncing off the walls in 'teenage heaven' ... me? Not so much. Me in a sporting goods store is like Crocodile Dundee in New York... I only felt at home and woke up when I saw they had shoes! Picked up some neon birdies for the badminton set and a croquet game for when we go up to the lake on Labor day. Those aggressive kids with mallets. Hmmm. Note to self: up the insurance.

*Four hour delay and another off road adventure due to I45 turning into a parking lot
We'd taken the scenic route on the way down; wish we'd taken it on the way back. Well, ended up taking it anyway but unplanned. After two hours of inching one mile to exit the Freeway I had two thoughts: 1) I'm so glad *I* never pass up a chance for a bathroom and 2) I'm relieved I'm not the driver of that car full of cheerleaders in front of me. However, after seeing that line out the bathroom door, well, I did the old country stop & squat when we found ourselves back on a dirt road. Haven't done that in a while. Glad to know ... well, enough said on that.

Anyway ~ all things food? Ate often but not too much at any given time so .. I stretched out the debauchery I suppose. A couple of closing thoughts for today. We've all been here, a few times, I think.





Diet Calendar Entry for 28 July 2014:
1296 kcal Fat: 58.15g | Prot: 73.51g | Carb: 111.17g.   Breakfast: Coffee-Mate Original Powder Creamer, Mozzarella Cheese, Butter (Salted), Red Delicious Apples, Panera Bread Asiago Cheese Bagel, Chicken Tortellini Soup. more...

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My dear Bella, you always brighten my day! Looking forward to your antics, I'm sure they'll revive me from my doldrums. Love ya Bells! 
28 Jul 14 by member: PKs Grammie
OMG.... What a busy few days. Grandson must have lived your backseat 'tension' lol'. I am sure Cutty would have approved of being scattered under a palm tree... Far better than the Gulf of Mexico - even at sunset lol. Soooooo lucky, that nothing happened after the 'forget to lock up' episode, I bet you could hear Cutty's tut, tut, tutting in your ear. I bet you'll be doubly careful from now on. Yum... On the Chinese - ice cream as well!!! And then breakfast by the pool under Palm trees - you certainly know how to live - good for you x 
28 Jul 14 by member: Sk1nnyfuture
Wow, what a great weekend! I especially like the part about the free ice cream!! And the off road tours. And yes, miracles happen and it doesn't have to be a burning bush...truly amazing! 
28 Jul 14 by member: aggie95
I read and enjoyed this journal as I do so many of yours. But what a hair-raising experience on two accounts. Your gson’s driving and the unlocked door. You are extremely blessed and yes we are surrounded by miracles. I saw the movie GRAVITY (or RAVIT as our TV picture needs to be adjusted) and I will now remove a spacewalk from my bucket list. Nope not gonna happen. Now onto this food. You had me at the mention of pizza, Chinese food and ice cream. I know the pizza didn’t happen but the list is too funny.  
28 Jul 14 by member: ChicaLean
I've unknowingly left doors unlocked, no alarm system, say a small thank you when everything s safe. No problems so far in a fairly high crime small city, but live in a nice little neighborhood. Sounds like you had a good time, oldest granddaughter gets her permit whenever she gets around to taking her test. She grew up in the country on private roads so is already a pretty good driver. I know I'll be nervous.  
28 Jul 14 by member: wholefoodnut
Sound like you had an interesting weekend! So glad things worked out and your home and business were safe. Mushy seems to like the car ride. 
28 Jul 14 by member: SJacqueline
Love the pizza thing :) 
28 Jul 14 by member: waynem37
Mmmm, just bought a book 25 cents at a thrift store. "Pizza, Pizza " it's a 2003 weight watchers boom, oh Wow!! Some of it looks amazing, only partway though it. gotta try some.,.. so far little processed except for the sausages. even mostly homemade crusts.  
28 Jul 14 by member: wholefoodnut
Glad you had such an adventurous, fun-filled weekend… you have become quite the thrill seeker & traveler, my awesome friend, and I'm so happy for you! Plus, your luck & blessing of an undisturbed, unlocked shop! xoxox 
29 Jul 14 by member: Ruhu
Your journal entry only appeared to me today - I was so looking forward to hearing from you. What a lovely trip. Very happy for you & your lucky Gson. Big congrats on the shop situation. Definitely a blessing. Must be good to know that people only "pop in" during off hours if they sense you are near.... Or if they did, they respect you enough to leave it alone when you don't answer. :-) 
29 Jul 14 by member: Sweet Ce

     
 

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