After three days of driving, I’m glad to say we’ve landed in Lodi, California. Today began with a challenge as we dealt with severe rush hour traffic through Riverside and Los Angeles. Most of the day, however, was spent driving through continuous fields and orchards of grapes, almonds, cashews, limes, and oranges. This has been a wonderful trip for the sights we’ve seen.

NEWS

Once more, Steve Nadeau’s posting from yesterday. Just click on the link to join me in contributing:

“This weekend I rode a challenging 130 miles in the Bike MS: Valero 2010 Alamo Ride to the River. Please help me reach my goal by visiting my personal page today and making a secure online donation at the link below.

http://main.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR?px=5894334&pg=personal&fr_id=14441&et=3rCRVUDLnSS8VBmNSYlhZw..&s_tafId=158358

I was diagnosed with MS in June of 2000. They have come a long way since I was diagnosed in the research thanks to the support of people like yourself, but we still have a ways to go. Multiple sclerosis is a chronic, unpredictable disease of the central nervous system (the brain, optic nerves, and spinal cord). Living with MS means living with uncertainty.

I appreciate your support.”

RESULTS and UPCOMINGS

“Plum Creek, Kyle, Texas, held its 2nd Annual CHili Cook off this year on October 9th.
Thanks to our workhorse team of Jeannette Cardenas, Jessie Waguespack, Billy Doss,
and Debbie Ashman and Neal Doss for running the cook off. We wish to thank all who came and helped us sanction it for another year.

Chili 18 Cooks
1. Norma Homesley Manchaca
2. Dianne Lewis San Antonio
3. Raymond Pilchieck Bluffton
4. Jessie Waguespack Austin
5. Julie Cooper Houston
6. John Caffey Rockdale
7. Debbie Ashman Bastrop
8. Steve Ashman Bastrop
9. Billy Doss Georgetown
10.Sandy Watson Seguin

Show

1. Julie Cooper Houston
2. Sue Caffey Rockdale
3. Sharon Dozier Conroe

We wish to thank Brandee Otto for hosting this another year.” Mama Sue Caffey