Mystery Solved

Terry and Carol had a dinner at the country club Saturday night and that was why we were playing bunco for them. We went to Mass at 5 pm and then grabbed a sandwich at Chik Fila before going to the home of Walter and Norka. All these couples are from St. Anthony's and it was a nice evening getting to know them better. And I won! Hope they'll invite us back in spite of that.

Since we had been to church already, Sunday morning we decided to try the new restaurant Rise and Dine that just opened on 242. We called Rick and Brenda but they were already at Denny's with Rick's family but Jay and Stella were ready to go on a moment's notice.

We liked the food but the pancakes are too big. There were 3 of them and each one was as big as the dinner plate. Ted couldn't begin to eat them all. Next time we'll order sausage and pancakes and split them. We all went to Wal-Mart and then back to our house to discuss our summer plans. After they left we didn't do much but read and watch some TV.

Sunday evening we met the Newcomers group at Goose's Acres. It's an Irish Pub that sits on the Waterway. There were close to 30 people in the group but you really can only talk to those right around you. It was a nice end to the weekend.

Monday we were up early. We told Terry & Carol we would leave our house at 7:30 am to pick them up. Then we drove to Rayford Crossing to catch the bus to the Coushatta Casino in Kinder, LA. There was an 18 wheeler on fire on I-45 and part of I-10 closed so it turned into a longer trip than usual. Terry won a roll of nickels and a protective wrap for a motorhome that he doesn't have. Neither do we. I see a present going to Rick who has the only motorhome in our group. We're all 5th wheelers.



The rooms at the Grand Inn are very spacious and a short stroll to the casino. After we were checked in, we took the shuttle to the casino since it was sitting out front. We played some games, met late afternoon for the buffet and then played some more. That evening we sat in the Inn lobby and visited.

Tuesday morning our bags had to be ready by 10 am so we all went to breakfast at 9 am. We couldn't all sit together so we broke up 4 and 4. We were all playing games and checking in with one another periodically. None of us were winners but we sure had a lot of fun.

Our bus was leaving at 4 so we met at the deli and ordered sandwiches to take on the bus. The ride home was quicker even though we hit a snag in Beaumont. We dropped Terry & Carol off and were home before 9 pm. Now I have to get all my hair and nail appointments in before we leave for our cruise. It's Happy Hour at the country club tonight and we may stay and have dinner with Terry & Carol. Tonight is the club's birthday dinner celebrations and her birthday was earlier in the month.