The Lady's Visit - Part 2 of 3

Before our trip to Natchitoches, we made a quick stop at my old neighbourhood (the lake area). I needed to check on the house - to make sure that nothing got blown off or broken by the recent bad storms. We decided to walk down the pier and take in the view of the lake. It was so serene and breezy.

If we had time to relax, we would have put out a couple of chairs, brought out some drinks and spent the whole afternoon there.

Due to our long road trip the next day, we were back home by 5:00pm. We were going to stay with my friend, Marion, in Copperas Cove, Texas for three days. My dog, Peanut, knew something was up. He was watching me intently as I got the dog carrier ready, a bag of his food - one packet per meal, his soft pet bed, towel and blanket. (Yes, I pamper that little mutt!).

We took off about 8:00am next morning and it looked like we packed for a week's stay. Pat and I always had the habit of bringing a little extra on our trips ... just in case. :) Peanut got over excited when he saw me reach for his leash. I had to wait for him to calm down before I could hook it on to his collar.

We made a three pit stops on the way - Jasper, Texas for breakfast, Indian Village, Texas for bathroom break and a little shopping for Pat. She was in search of some native souvenirs from the Alabama-Coushatta tribe.

The Alabama-Coushattas (ah-lahbam-ah-coo-SHAH-tuhs) consist of two allied tribes, originally from Alabama. They have a small reservation in the Big Thicket of East Texas. To help them economically, they have developed several successful tourist attractions. To learn more about Indian tribes in Texas, click here www.tpwd.state.tx.us/publications/pwdpubs/media/pwd_bk_p4000_0016.pdf

Our third stop was in Copperas Cove, just before arriving at Marion's house. We were so hungry and in need of a bathroom - we could not wait. Besides, I did not want to arrive at Marion's and request to take a tinkle immediately. We relaxed that evening with good food and company. Marion and her husband had some friends over and they fired up the grill. We had barbequed beef and potato salad.

Next day, Marion took us to Fort Hood, Texas. Fort Hood, a military base, is located outside of Killeen, is the only two-division post in the United States, and is the home of III Corps. The two divisions on the base are the 1st Cavalry Division and the 4th Infantry Division. (from Wikipedia). We took a drive through the army post and stopped by to visit the 4th Infantry Division Museum.

My other vehicle ... :P

After an interesting walk through their memorial park (dedicated to the fallen soldiers) and museum, we decided to get something eat.

Pat and I have never been to Hooters and thought it would be nice to check out that establishment.
Hooters targets male customers with a serving staff comprising only waitresses, although Hooters does employ males as cooks, hosts (at some franchises), busboys, and managers. The menu includes hamburgers and other sandwiches, steaks, seafood entrees, appetizers, and the restaurant's specialty, chicken wings. (from Wikipedia)
We ordered the chicken wings since it was supposed to be well-known. Some men I know swear they go there for that dish. After tasting it, I have to say - liars! The men go there for the waitresses. Clearly, those waitresses looked good in their uniforms with the help of padded, push-up bras. (Having a tight body helps too).

If you have not been to Hooters, and wish to, the closest one (for Malaysians), I heard, is in Singapore.

At Hooters with Pat and Marion.

That evening, at home, we sat around in the living room chatting (in between watching TV) while I checked on my emails and transferred photos from my camera to the laptop (talk about multi-tasking). I contemplated blogging about our trip then but I was too tired from the day's activities to think. I asked Peanut if he wanted to do it. This is what I got from him ....

"Hmm... let's see. What shall I blog about?"

"On second thought, forget it. I am tired and have a headache."

That dog has to learn to earn his keep.