6:09 PM 3/27/2004
We are sitting in the Exxon Truck Stop north of El Campo Texas. We fought the wind all day,

it was a relief to stop. A bit ago I spotted a bird perched on a sign and used a bird book

given to me as a gift (Thanks Shipleys!)to identify it. It was a scissor-tailed Flycatcher.

I think it will be an early night. My butt is tired.

I do have an excellent Internet connection here. We are getting close to Houston so I

figured it might be a good one. I have checked the weather ahead and there is no mention of

winds. I sure like this connection for that reason.