Friday is laundry day~

We have settled into a basic routine while we are gate guarding. It seems that Friday works for us as the day Sue goes to town to do laundry, grocery shopping, etc. Not sure why Friday, but it is what it is, you know?
We have two basic options in our location for taking care of these necessary tasks. We can go west to Carrizo Springs (26 miles or so) or northeast to Pearsall (about 36 miles). Obviously Carrizo Springs is closer, but the HEB store is smaller and the laundry is more expensive. However, our mail is being sent to Big Wells which is west of where we are by slightly over 8 miles, so Carrizo Springs makes more sense when we have mail.
Sue decided to forego logic today, get the mail from Big Wells, and then turn right around, go past our gate and on into Pearsall to take care of the rest. She really likes the HEB store as it is much bigger and thus the selection is better. They also have her favorite brand of yogurt, so hey, what could be better than that? (Oikos, in case you are wondering...the Key Lime flavor is to die for!) The laundry isn't as clean and the machines aren't as nice, but they do the job and are significantly cheaper. The difference in price probably pays for the additional diesel to go the extra miles!
Regardless, these errand days are long ones for both of us. Wayne gets up a bit sooner so Sue can leave sooner and hopefully get back before dark. Meanwhile, Sue drives 52-72 miles round trip on top of doing laundry, shopping, etc. It's nice to get out but it is tiring as well. When she was driving back today, she was treated to an absolutely gorgeous sunset. No pictures though ... that would be a bit risky while driving 70 miles an hour on a two-lane road in the "almost" darkness. Sorry!
Thanks to all who have sent Christmas cards and notes. We have loved reading them and appreciate each one. We hope you have all had a great Christmas and are looking forward to the new year. God bless~