Cary had my sausage, and I skipped the biscuits too. Everyone else seemed content with the choices! I went back to the trailer for blueberries and shredded wheat.
We had visited the LBJ Library in Austin three years ago, the Truman library in Independence, and just a few weeks ago, the FDR library. It would have been a shame to miss the George Bush library in College Station on the campus of A&M University, so the four of us took off from the rally for a tour--arrived just minutes after a busload of well-dressed Texan ladies. We all had to pass through a metal detector, put our stuff in a container to go through the xray--just like an airport or courthouse.
There was a lot to see, all of which was very informative. I had forgotten many of the things about Bush (his UN service, for example), and naturally, there was lots I never knew.
The presidential limo
At some point George was given a 1947 red Studebaker. This is either the actual car or one just like it. The plaque gave info on who donated it and who did the restoration.
This was a fun exhibit. I put my hand over a palm print (located where that glowing circle is to my right, about waist level). Then the image where I have my hand went through the motions of pinpointing my location: Texas, College Station, A&M, the George Bush Library--and then I saw an image of myself standing there--you can almost see it on the screen if you look very closely!
Here Cary is reading a display about the Berlin Wall, while standing next to an actual section of that wall. It came down in 1989.
I enjoyed the display of red dresses, the red dress being the symbol for women's heart health.
All of these dresses are on loan from other presidential libraries, all gowns worn by former first ladies. Around this room were "stations" where you could learn about BMI, obesity, blood pressure, diabetes, and so on. Another area had more red dresses, these worn by celebrities such as Vanessa Williams, Heidi Klum, Danica Patrick, Allison Janey and so on.
After we left the library (I had to go sit outside to warm up while the others finished the tour), we went to the restaurant at this nursery, recommended by one of the guides.
I figured that after all the barbecue, sausage, etc. (and restuarants yet to come as we head home), the least the guys could do was grant me some time in a little more feminine, cozy cafe.
At some point George was given a 1947 red Studebaker. This is either the actual car or one just like it. The plaque gave info on who donated it and who did the restoration.
This was a fun exhibit. I put my hand over a palm print (located where that glowing circle is to my right, about waist level). Then the image where I have my hand went through the motions of pinpointing my location: Texas, College Station, A&M, the George Bush Library--and then I saw an image of myself standing there--you can almost see it on the screen if you look very closely!
Here Cary is reading a display about the Berlin Wall, while standing next to an actual section of that wall. It came down in 1989.
I enjoyed the display of red dresses, the red dress being the symbol for women's heart health.All of these dresses are on loan from other presidential libraries, all gowns worn by former first ladies. Around this room were "stations" where you could learn about BMI, obesity, blood pressure, diabetes, and so on. Another area had more red dresses, these worn by celebrities such as Vanessa Williams, Heidi Klum, Danica Patrick, Allison Janey and so on.
After we left the library (I had to go sit outside to warm up while the others finished the tour), we went to the restaurant at this nursery, recommended by one of the guides.
I figured that after all the barbecue, sausage, etc. (and restuarants yet to come as we head home), the least the guys could do was grant me some time in a little more feminine, cozy cafe.
This giant teapot is part of the display. I copied this off the internet, since I forgot to take a picture. It really is huge.
The guys had ham and cheese; Dottie had turkey, and you can see my chicken wraps with a spinach salad. Before we ordered the waitress brought us spicy tea in tiny cups along with a raspberry chocolate scone to share. Just the kind of place I was hoping for!
The guys had ham and cheese; Dottie had turkey, and you can see my chicken wraps with a spinach salad. Before we ordered the waitress brought us spicy tea in tiny cups along with a raspberry chocolate scone to share. Just the kind of place I was hoping for!After a few hours rest, we ate some leftovers from Monday night, took a short walk and retired for the night. The president of the HitchHiker Company was at the rally to talk to us all; Cary listened for awhile. He came with two new 5th wheels, but I am glad to say neither one impressed any of us.
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