Chillin' in Texas! (literally)

Nov 19-21

It is cold, 43, 33, 38 degrees for the last three mornings.  I need to go South-er and instead I am going North, Oh, well.  I'm not going anywhere for a couple of days.

I left Jennings, Louisiana and drove to Vinton, Louisiana near the Texas border at a Love's Truck stop.  It was around 2:30 PM and by the time I called Thousand trails at Lake Conroe to make my reservations, they were full for Saturday but I was able to book Sunday until Wednesday.  The Ranger at the RV park said I could "Boon dock" there for Saturday and then move to an RV site around noon after others left.  I finished my break, it was too late to start out because it would be dark soon.  I had a nice place to park.  So I called her back and said I would stay the night at Love's, she jokingly advised me to watch out for the "Lot Lizards".  I ask her what they were.  She said "Ladies of the Night" that hang around Truck Stops! I didn't think I had to worry, didn't see any either.

I was a little concerned because I was out of fresh water in the tanks, needed to dump the other two tanks, and low on propane. But knowing that God has supplied all my needs, I stayed the night "Boon docking", (It's what it is called when you are not in an RV park hooked up to electric, water and sewage).

          I could have dumped the tanks ($5) at Love's but decided wait to go to a Thousand Trails RV park for Sunday night(free). I had a case of bottled water and 5 gallons for other uses.  (I have learned to brush my teeth with 1/4 cup of water and bathe in a cup of cold water).  I was able to heat it on the gas stove.  Love's was there, if I needed their bathroom and I had plenty of food in the refrigerator.   I could have used the generator but it is loud and the exhaust disturbs the neighbors parking near me.  It got cold (I was warm in bed, getting out was different) during the night and at about 3:30 AM I did turn on the generator for my electric heater, then my gas detector went off, after about an hour, from the exhaust fumes ( a window was cracked open) .  I had to turn off the generator and open the vents till it went off.  I turned the gas heat on and was fine.  I had more propane than I thought.  I was comfortable the rest of the night and in the AM, I opened the shades and the sun did a good job of keeping it warm.

          I had planned to go to the Houston FTHCM church on Sunday last week but I was slowed down.  I had talked to Pastor White earlier and knew that he would be teaching at the Parent Church in Maryland in the absence of Bishop this Sunday, so thought I would live stream it.  (Couldn't get reception).

          I had a beautiful dive up to Willis, TX (halfway to Dallas) to the TT RV park.  It warmed up to 65 degrees. Got a drive thru site (didn't have to back in) and hooked up, dumped the tanks and am good here till Wednesday then they are kicking me out because they are fully booked for the Thanksgiving Weekend.

          I started a new adventure, much needed.  Before I left, I got a call from Sister Grant.  She was excited because she had received her "Nutrition Cleanse" Shaklee products and started immediately on the Cleanse.  (We used to call it Detox).  It is a program of cleansing your body in preparation for the 180 Weight Loss Program, so you aren't hindered by the residues of  junk , medication build up, etc in the body.

          Sis. Grant and I had decided to be "buddy's" on it, but she got a day ahead (first day she lost 2 lbs of junk).  It was perfect timing for me (right after eating  Alligator).

          Basically it is eating the Shaklee Herb Lax, Alfalfa, Liver DTX, and Optiflora (Probiotic) and only raw fruits and vegetables with 10-12 glasses of water a day for 7-14 days.  Then beginning the 180 Program.

          Weight loss is one of my greatest strongholds and this is great.  God set me up,  I already had Thanksgiving dinner and so this is a perfect week to go for it.  I have done two days and I don't have a scale, (pants are getting loose). but I did measure when I started and I will be reporting my results.  What a great accountability!   I shed 4 3/4 inches in the first 2 days! Woopee!  On my way.