Carole and Roger joined us for the Crane Whisper Tour this morning. We explored new territory at the Ocean Springs unit. We rode around for a couple of hours and finally saw a couple of Sandhill Cranes. We came back via the interstate enroute to Brown's Trail and saw a couple of Sandhill Cranes on the power lines near I10.
Things were much better when we got to Brown's Trail. Our total sightings today; (18 Mississippi Sandhill Cranes).
After lunch, we all decided to go to Boomtown Casino and play Pow Gai poker. This is a new game for us. Lauren, Roger, and I were out of money long before Carole. Lauren and I watched Carole to learn more about the game. Roger sat across from us at a slot machines, looking bored, but patiently waiting for Carole.
Carole gave Roger her players card to play her $10 free play. He came back and told her that her card did not have any free play. She sent me over to assist him, and we realized he was putting his player's card in the machine, not Carole's. After putting in the correct card on a $1 machine, playing a $1 per spin, and spinning 6 times, he won $250. He cashed out and left the casino a happy man!
Monday
We did a much needed run to Sam's this morning, then walked the CL Dees Trail on this rather hot day. Summer is upon us.
Carole and Roger treated us to dinner at Boomtown Casino tonight. We tried our luck at the Pow Gai poker, we didn't win, but we got to play for a couple of hours.
The Fire Crew cleared some more of the brush at Camp Refuge, every little bit helps our view of the bayou.
Tuesday
We watched 3 deer walking around this morning while drinking our coffee in the newly cleared area near the bayou.
We hung around at Camp Refuge, got a little walking in, and camper cleaning, then got a Wally World fix.
Wednesday
Work day. Lauren, Roger, and Charley went to the storage yard to cut grass. Carol, Carole, and I stayed at the VC. A slow day of visitor's makes a great opportunity to get the wash done.
On my way back from hanging sheets on the clothes line, I found a turtle laying eggs by Carole and Roger's car at Camp Refuge. Later that day, on the CL Dees trail a box turtle was laying eggs. Looks like we are going to have a bumper crop of baby turtles in a few months.
Thursday
Another work day. Lauren and I spent most of the day on the trails. We went to Fountainebleu Trail and Escatawpa Trail to evaluate the conditions of the trail. We placed trail guides and cut down a tree at Fountainebleu Trail. It was a nice work day walking the trails, even though it is getting hot.
I packed a few things to go home tomorrow, then met Lauren at the end of CL Dees Trail. I was attacked by a Mockingbird when I stopped to get a picture of it on my cell phone. There was another one lurking in another tree hissing at me. They must have a nest in the tree.
Note to self, be cautious of making eye contact with Mockingbirds!! Needless to say, the pictures were blurred.
Friday
Pat and I worked the VC. Lauren mowed grass all day at the VC. The grounds are looking good.
We went to Crossroads when we got off. Ferny Kat was ready for a road trip.
We have been gone so long the crawfish have built a castle. We are not so sure we want to see this giant craw dad.
Saturday
Lauren mowed the yard this morning. He has got more than his quota of sun and dust the last couple of days. After a short rest, we headed to Bush for the big event - The Cotton Graduation Celebration at Erica's.
And yes, it was a big celebration in honor of Nick and Micaela, with plenty of food, adult beverages, family, friends, and a big water slide. It was a great time had by all, especially when Anita and I went down the slide. We are still having fun!!
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