We have been busy here in South Texas. Four more couples came in from Louisiana that we know from our Good Sam Club. There are now seven couples here that we know from the Louisiana Go0d Sam Club. Nearly everyday there is something going on. Wednesday, January 20th we went back to a large flea market here in the valley. It was interesting to look but we didn't find much to buy. Across the street was a fruit market. We picked up fresh fruit and vegetables. Prices were very good so we bought cherry tomatoes, broccoli, lettuce, red bell peppers, and pineapple. They core and peel the pineapple for you. They even give samples so you can taste them. We will go back and get oranges, grapefruit and Pablono peppers.
On Thursday, January 21st we attended our weekly Escapee Club luncheon. Wayne and Barb Maxey came down form Rockport, TX to meet Barb and I. We have been conversing by email and wondering if we are distant cousins. He will try to find his ancestors in the book, The Maxey's of Virginia, that I let him borrow.
In the afternoon we took a tour of the Border Patrol station at Weslaco, TX. They host a great tour. These highly professional agents put their lives on the line daily to protect our country. We learned that every agent must be able to speak Spanish no matter where they are stationed. They explained all the different pieces of equipment that are used to help stop the flow of illegal immigrants and drugs into our country from Mexico. They use vehicles, horses, ATVs, boats, ground radar, motion sensors, and night vision devices as well as agents on the ground and in the air. We also got to see some of the weapons they carry. For obvious reasons they wear body armor. They drag dirt roads and trails so they can go back and check for foot prints especially when motion sensors are set off. They showed pictures of loads of drugs that have been caught. When we went back to a control room that over looks the area where illegals are questioned upon capture, they told us that they had picked up twenty-eight illegals already that day. I bought a Border Patrol hat but I don't think I will wear it when I cross the border.
" I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety."
Psalms 4:8
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