We had a nice day here in west Texas, hope you did too! We started out the day in Iraan, where we enjoyed the fare at the monthly potluck breakfast at the First UMC. One of the ladies, Deanna Jordan, made a delicious breakfast dessert! What a great way to start the day! When we got back from the McCamey Convalescent Center service this afternoon, Belinda spotted the roadrunner that has been hanging around the parsonage. It was a real treat to end our day this way!
Charles enjoyed a good workout tonight, as he mowed the grass at the church next door.
The football season got underway tonight here in McCamey, and Charles took these action pictures at Badger Stadium. The McCamey Badgers fell to the Forsan Buffalos 34-14, although they really held Forsan close until late in the fourth quarter. It was nice to see so many people we knew. After all, this is the second season of Badger football for us!
The neighborhood roadrunner made a return appearance on our kitchen window ledge this morning and Belinda was quick with the camera, snapping several close-ups! We're used to seeing sparrows and the occasional dove by the window so seeing a bird this size is something else!
Early this morning, Charles heard some tapping on the window above the kitchen sink. Birds sometimes get on the window ledge so he didn't think much of it. When the sound continued, Charles looked at there was a roadrunner pecking at the glass. By the time Charles got the camera, the bird was on the wall by the pecan tree. It was a really cool way to start the day.
Today was the first day of school here in McCamey. This evening, some in the community gathered at the high school football stadium to "meet the Badgers." We were introduced to the students involved in "the Badger Band," the girl's volleyball & cross-country teams, the cheerleading squad and the junior varsity & varsity football teams, along with their coaches and their families.
While Charles tended to the homefront today, Belinda accompanied Bobbie and Bill Lester on a trip to Mason, where they attended the funeral of Edna Earl Benton, sister of our beloved Theodora Matthews of McCamey.
We had a nice drive back to McCamey after our overnight trip to Junction and San Angelo. This evening we went with our church family here in McCamey for a meal at a local eatery. The door prize we presented (donated by the Lester's, couple from the church) was a six-pack from the Dr. Pepper folk in Dublin, Texas. Really a treat if you're ever down this way!
Nowhere other than in Texas would you drive 175 miles for a picnic!
Charles and Belinda attended today's chamber of commerce meeting at Benoits in McCamey. It is wonderful to see so many faithful folks who are committed to improving the quality of life in their community.
Our week is off and running with activities every day! This morning, there was a reception at the McCamey High School for faculty and staff. This event is co-sponsored by the United Methodist Women here in McCamey, and we were happy to be part of this community event!
