Tag Archives: Houston TX

Back From “H Town”

Posted on February 25, 2020 by Ray V.

We are back from our trip to Houston, TX, celebrating our youngest daughter’s marriage to Andrew on this past Saturday, 2/22/2020. We came, we danced, we celebrated and shared good times with four generations of family and friends. I got … Continue reading →

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Upping My Game

Posted on February 24, 2019 by Ray V.

Sunday, I am taking Martha back to Megan, where she belongs. . . in Houston, TX. I swore I would never do it again, but I lied.  It will be a nice, Sunday drive, all 960miles of it. I’ll have … Continue reading →

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I Lied

Posted on August 22, 2018 by Ray V.

I believe that I have stated that I would never do this again. I lied. Tomorrow, Megan, Martha and I will head to Charleston, SC  for Megan’s one-month, post-surgery check-up. We will then begin the seventeen-hour journey to Houston, arriving Thursday … Continue reading →

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It Was Only 1,987 Miles

Posted on July 17, 2018 by Ray V.

I said that I would never do it again, but I did. I’m referring to driving 15 hours from Aiken, SC to Houston, TX in one day, staying a day and then driving back in one day with an extra … Continue reading →

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A Long Day

Posted on July 14, 2018 by Ray V.

We (Elissa, Selby and me) left Aiken, SC  at 0500 and arrived in Houston, TX just over fifteen hours later. There was very little LE presence on the highways and byways, which maybe explains the relative lack of attention to … Continue reading →

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I Swore I’d Never Do It Again, But . . .

Posted on July 12, 2018 by Ray V.

Just about a year ago I went on a road trip, summed up by a story on the old blog called:  “Mission Accomplished”  There are several related stories before and after that post. That was a long weekend and I swore … Continue reading →

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Melancholy Martha

Posted on January 23, 2018 by Ray V.

I can watch this dog for hours on end, but we need to settle for ten seconds. She is currently living the life with Megan in Houston, TX. Pardon my obsession with her and thank you, Megan for sending this.

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