Yet Another “Small World” Story

Our 2-night stay at the Corps of Engineer facility outside of Wylie TX was extended to a 3^rd night because of the high winds that were forecast.  Since we didn’t have to drive on Sunday, we didn’t.  Lake Lavon was grey and choppy all the time we were there.  By Monday morning the winds were still there, but not blowing quite as strongly.  Instead, they gave us a gentle tailwind on our way east, back into Louisiana again.  It is too early to go to our next project location (we will plan to pull in there on Friday). 

At the Texas/Louisiana border we stopped to consider our options and chose a state park southeast of Shreveport.  As we were getting parked and setup, we met our campground hosts, 2 couples from Minnesota.  As we chatted we learned that one couple was from Bob’s hometown, and the husband actually worked with Bob’s dad at the local farmers’ co-op in the 70’s.  Is this a “small world”, or not???  They have been spending the past 3 winters helping out at this park, and told us that winter was very pleasant until the past week.

Here are some photos from our walk down near the river earlier today.  The cypress trees and Spanish moss are so typical of Louisiana scenery.

       

 

Winter is making its last blast, with snow from Denver to Ohio, and cold winds down here.  We are seeing lows in the high 20s, and highs in the low 50s.  This should end tonight, Tuesday, with temps rising slowly all week long.  It’s about time!