The Colonel







The Paddle-wheel ride was fun. It was not fun when David broke the happy thought that the paddle-wheel was actually functional. (insert smiley face here!) It was a pleasant ride, got some good pics of Moody Gardens from the waterfront-and of the Dinosaurs Alive Animatronics Exhibit under the white tent (okay so the pic is of the white tent!). They played old South music on a sound system that sounded old. If you have ever heard the song, Back When, and wondered what Tim McGraw meant when he said, ‘clicks, and pops, and white noise-man they sounded fine’ well, you will after listening to it for an hour!

And for those who are interested in 'maritime' or naval-type stuff may find it interesting that the security notice on dock was MARSEC 1. (whatever that means!)

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