On M0n (2/28), I took J to a very large shopping mall with a movie theater so she could watch King's Speech. She thoroughly enjoyed it. Meanwhile, I explored the mall and found a Specs, which is a chain of liquor stores in the area. This one was huge, and could adopt the motto: If we don't have it, you don't need it. Beer, wine, hard liquor, snacks, glasses, etc. A very large male employee asked how I was doing, so I asked how he was doing. His answer: I'm sober, but I have the remedy. I don't recall ever hearing that line before, and it is probably not too popular in PC areas.
The weather was perfect on Tues (mid to high 60s, sunny, no wind), so we drove to Galveston. I had a dozen very good oysters at lunch and then we went sight-seeing. Only other time I was here was shortly after Ike. Lots of rebuilding, building, repairs, etc. The Strand is open for business. Apparently everyone thinks it will be another 100 years before they get another devastating hurricane. Hope they are right. J of course had to tour the Moody museum. Before we left town, we stopped at the Hotel Galvez on Seawall Blvd. Over 100 years old, but in pristine shape - at least the public areas. Got another dozen oysters (for $12) with a glass of wine. The locals are getting ready for their second weekend of Mardi Gras. I'll skip it, thank you very much.
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