Radiance of the Seas - Saturday, Apriil 30, 2011

Donna and I are in Tampa ready to board the Radiance of the Seas. We will visit the ports of Cartagena, Colon, Panama Canal, Puntarenas, Puerto Quetzal, Acapulco, Cabo San Lucas, San Diego, San Francisco, Victoria and Vancouver.

Radiance of the Seas

We had a good flight to Miami but our pilot had to abort his first landing and on the second try, the plane hit the runway so hard we bounced. He then slammed on the brakes along with reverse thrust to throw everyone forward. After our two hour layover for a second flight on to Tampa, we had a one hour delay because of rain and lightning. In FL, they shut down the gates when it is lightning within 10 miles. Then after we taxied out, another hour was wasted because Obama flew into Miami on Air Force One which closed the airport. One more reason to dislike him.

Ashland Retiree Luncheon - Wed, Apr 20, 2011

In place of a bus trip this month, Ashland Retiree Club of Texas met at Las Ventanas Restaurant and Cantina for a luncheon. This restaurant is located at 14555 Grisby Rd just south east of I-10 and Texas 6.

Their ceviche, guacamole, tamales oaxaquenos, Tacos al Carbon, fajitas, salmon, fish taco's, avocado salad, Parrillada las Ventanas (a table side griddle with chicken, shrimp, tenderloin, chorizo along with peppers and onions), etc. are excellent. A tasty sangria as well as good margaritas were available. The place is beautiful - bar/food/service great.

Drinks were at 11:30 am and ordered lunch at 12 noon from the menu.

Monday, April 11, 2011 - Silver Eagles Luncheon

It is time for chicken wings and beer again so our Silver Eagles will meet for lunch at Hooter's on FM 1960 at I-45 to enjoy fine food in pleasant surroundings.

Silver Eagles Poem

The second Monday of each month is the day we retired guys have wings and beer at Hooters. We go at 1:15 pm to avoid the lunch hour rush. Many are from our subdivision but we also are joined by area friends.