San Antonio

The Alamo in downtown San Antonio.---A very special place to the Texans where independence from the Mexicans was fought out in the 1860's---and failed. David Crockett was killed in the battle of the Alamo along with 177 others who were holed up inside the shrine.

The San Antonio River Walk--very pleasant dining experience by the canal/waterway near the City Centre.
Hi Everone.
As you can see I have returned from a week away visiting San Antonio, Texas. I attended the American Public Works Association Congress in the HUGE convention centre. There were 5000 registrations, with 10 concurrent streams of education sessions as well as a huge exhibition in the main hall. There were 3 ballrooms which could seat 1000 for dinner.

I found the whole experience quite educational and informative and next time would like to spend a bit more time on the ground,....after 24 hours travel getting there.

Barbara has held the household together very well while I was away, and it is hard to believe how much the daffodils, tulips, and camelias have all burst into flower in the last 8 days. The lawn needs another cut---it is also in excellent shape.

It was good to catch up with Tim and Willie when they were down three weeks ago, and will see quite a few of you at Jaynes 21st in 2 weeks time. Barbara cannot attend as she is going to Sydney via Auckland---to catch up on Wedding Plans and to have a break away after a long exhausting Term 3.

When I went through Auckland I caught up with Jeff and Kate, who went to great efforts to get out to the Airport to share a coffee/coke.

We have now booked our flights to Sydney for next March. Everything seems on track at this stage---I have even got myself a new suit already hanging in the wardrobe.

Well done to Mum and Dad on the bowling club Life Membership..... a nice surprise indeed.

Take care everyone, and we will catch up with most of you over the next few weeks.

Kind Regards, Ashley and Barbara.