Saturday, November 24, 2001
Rainbow's End Escapee Park, Livingston, TX - Nov 19-24
Thanksgiving was a bountiful feast with a combination of turkey & gravy, prepared by volunteers, & ample side dishes provided by the participants at each table. We were at a table with our friends Pat & Dennis, which made the event extra special.
The next day, when we had finally digested enough food to move, we hiked some trails in The Big Thicket Natl Preserve, in areas we had not visited before. There is a different mood in autumn, with the crunching leaves underfoot. One trail was through a lovely cypress swamp area. We enjoyed visiting with friends Gin & John Maxwell, full-timers for 15 years, now residents at Rainbow's End. We played bridge twice with the group & enjoyed it immensely, and got to visit our friends Sandi & Doug who are volunteering at the CARE (Continuing Assistance for Retired Escapees) Center at Rainbow's End for several months.
The next day, when we had finally digested enough food to move, we hiked some trails in The Big Thicket Natl Preserve, in areas we had not visited before. There is a different mood in autumn, with the crunching leaves underfoot. One trail was through a lovely cypress swamp area. We enjoyed visiting with friends Gin & John Maxwell, full-timers for 15 years, now residents at Rainbow's End. We played bridge twice with the group & enjoyed it immensely, and got to visit our friends Sandi & Doug who are volunteering at the CARE (Continuing Assistance for Retired Escapees) Center at Rainbow's End for several months.# posted by Doug and Willie @ 5:58 PM 
