I had even thought about re-scheduling our end of the year vacation to Dallas, but with all the un-informed, panic ridden gas hoarders, I'm a little paranoid to make a long trip where I'll have to gas up. Not really wanting to spend my vacation in long gas lines with idiots. Also, it seems hotels are doing a little price gouging since Harvey.
So, for now we stay put.
Whenever Toby and I are at a loss of what to do on his off day, we both always agree on downtown.
Our first stop was lunch with our animal friends....
After lunch, we took a walk around. I had the urge to take my pics at a different vantage point...you know, just for fun....
Gotta love Texas.....
Although it had started out cool in the morning, the day heated up pretty quickly so we stopped into the Driskill to get some cool air. I love the Driskill because you can go in there and lounge or walk around without anyone looking at you like you don't belong or asking you questions....unless you are homeless and dirty, that is....
After we sat around cooling off and people watching in the Driskill, we came across a homeless guy sitting outside the Subway. He asked us if we would buy him a sandwich, so we did. I'm not into giving people money for drugs or alcohol....after all, I have my own bad habits to support, but I certainly would never turn down someone asking for a meal.
I loved the way Toby did it. Instead of going in and buying it for him, he took the guy inside with him and told him to order what he wanted. He wanted the guy to feel human and like he was a part of life. It's been said you can judge someone's character by the way they treat someone that has nothing to offer them. Toby has always been one of those guys, and his genuineness is a big part of why I love him so much.
I stood outside and watched guard over the guys dog. Not that he needed to be watched, the poor dog seemed like he was a reflection of his human master....sad, hopeless and lonely....
This was taken the next day after the hurricane left our area. We had not seen the sun in a few days, and this particular day the sun shined all day and the weather was cool, so I enjoyed me an adult beverage out on my patio and enjoyed the sunset I had not seen in awhile....
Skye found a hummingbird that had apparently fell out of it's nest early. I suspected the cat had something to do with it. She nurtured it until it was ready to fly and then we took it out back and let it fly out into the greenbelt. The song by Seals and Crofts, Hummingbird came to mind so I sang at as she flew off.....
It was so cool to see one up close and personal. I have a ton of Turk's Cap and Salvia in my yard, which keep the hummingbird's coming back every year. They're so use to us that they'll feed with us standing right there next to them.
Toby and I have a hike we've never done planned for next week. I'm looking forward to it.
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