December in Texas

Highlight of December was a nice visit with my cousin, Martha (left) and her mom, my Aunt PeeWee, who is now ninety!

A flamingo flew me from MCO to Dallas,
returning from Annapolis.

Bill and I grabbed a meal here.
It may have been a mistake as
this location was closed for health violations
soon after we were there.  😧

Heading south I found this nice mural
when I stopped to do my laundry.

One of my overnights was at this farm outside Palestine.

The three of us enjoyed a fun dinner
and a Huge dessert at the "Aquarium" restaurant
in nearby Kemah, TX.

The local pheasants visit Martha
and Aunt PeeWee almost daily!

Before leaving, I tried my hand at a selfie.

Before the year end, I took a walk on the beach at Freeport.
Click Here for the video.

Riding my bike regularly was
important and Texas weather
let get back to it.  I've been riding
about 4 or 5 days a week,
in the gym when the
weather isn't cooperating.

Harry & Caps Hockey

Flying to Maryland to catch up with friends I missed by skipping the annual Annapolis U.S. Sailboat Show which I had attended for over twenty years.  This plane had an opossum on the wingtips and rudder.

Harry and I enjoyed a
lunch and beer at
The Point Crab House & Grill.

The cats enjoyed their
lifestyle, especially when it's
Christmas with Narjes & Harry.

Harry and I got our
hockey fix at the Caps game.
Click Here for video with
Harry's smile at the end.

And the game went into Overtime!
Sadly, for the Caps and fans like
Harry, the Sharks beat
the Capitols in overtime.

While visiting Noel and
his pup, Lou,
I took a nice walk
into Annapolis Roads.

My plane for the return to Dallas.

Hockey!! Oops, not Penguins, but it is Hockey!

Posted by Allen Murphy on Tuesday, December 3, 2024

 

A great hockey game, although not much was at risk as the Caps still got one point, losing in overtime and the Sharks did not elevate themselves out of their divisional basement.  But both teams played good hockey with fine passing, good shots, exciting plays and even played as solid-performing equal competitors.  A fun game to watch, especially as a Penguin fan, I had nothing to lose or win.  

Dallas for Monon Bell Telecast

Tucson, AZ: Yellowshirts!

Homeward Bound

Murph, Takashi

What a wonderful trip and experience!  Takashi, Michiko, Tsukasa, Yuko, Mio, Kaoru & Daisuke were the best hosts, family and friends!  Each of them are host, family & friend!  Sharing the experience with Jada made a great experience absolutely stupendous! 

Jada, Michiko

Michiko, Takashi, Tsukasa, Kaoru, Murph, Daisuke, Jada

Yuko, Mio, Tsukasa, Jada, Murph, Takashi, Michiko

Jada and I had to carry our luggage around Osaka before
our evening departure from Kansai Airport, so
we wandered about the Shin-Osaka Station,
a huge facility with many shops and restaurants,
including this MacDonald's.  We didn't stop here
but spent our time in some unique shops
and a quiet little restaurant. 

At Kansai Airport, UTAGE China Tower

UTAGE China Tower

UTAGE China Tower

Our first leg from Kansai to Honolulu was
aboard the Airbus.

During our layover in Honolulu
we enjoyed the lounge and garden again.

Our second leg from Honolulu to Phoenix was
aboard the Dreamliner.

Key locations during our travel in Japan.

Back in Tucson, we enjoyed a local festival.

Arizona sky

Arizona sunset

Pittsburgh Steelers meet
Dia de los Muertos

My ride back to Dallas.