Reserve Me a Bali Bed Quick

Back in New York, it was back to work. This three-day stint was for a new all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, called Paradisus Palma Real. Four butlers canvassed Manhattan performing random acts of kindness: holding doors, hailing cabs, handing out hot cocoa or coffee, cigars, chocolates, etc. It would have been lots of fun if it weren't for the EXTREME cold. These were the coldest three days yet this season. OUCH. We did get some air time on the Early Show and pre-game for an NBA game on ESPN.

Newport Beach Renewal

We arrived in LA on Friday December 9th. After dropping of the RV in its new temporary home, an airplane hangar at a small airport in San Fernando, we got in touch with John and Judi Zeig, very old friends who live in the area (They themselves aren't very old, I've just known them for a long time.) We drove down to visit and had a long-needed, relaxing evening of good fun and good company. Next time poker will have to be for dimes and not pennies. No photos were taken, but the memories are more than enough. We'll see if we can get together again when we're back out for the Rose Bowl. ---------Tamara

La Felinta

Even I am tired of looking at that cornuopia. Thanksgiving is long over, but it's been a whirlwind since then. This will be a quick entry. The LaQuinta in San Bernadino was home to about a half a dozen furry felines. They looked very well fed, which I guess means that if nothing else, the hotel didn't have any mice.

Our stop in San Bernadino was for repairs due to a break-in that happened in Katy, TX. We lost 2 TVs, a generator, and our sense of safety. The thieves broke a back window of the RV, too, but it doesn't look like they actually got inside. As soon as we got official word, we hightailed it on out of Texas as quickly as possible. We made it across the border into New Mexico that same day....620 miles later.

Don't Mess With It

Our last couple of events were in Texas. The pic above shows the throngs of people at the U Texas vs. Texas A&M game in College Station. The Big 12 Championship was the last official event for the fall college football season. Yipee!!! Our event was the day before the Big Game, at the Dr. Pepper fan fest in downtown Houston.



The Fairfield by Marriott and the Courtyard next door (much nicer at almost the same price) were VERY helpful in receiving large packages for us and in allowing us to park right in front since the lot was so tight. Thanks JW and friends. Here's a pic of staff with the Chik Fil A cow at the event.