BLUE SKY AHEAD: January 2014

Thursday, January 30, 2014

Frankie's Italian Grill

Last night, we went to Frankie's Italian Grill. I had done some research a while back, when I was trying to set up some Restaurants in Beaumont. It seemed that Johnny's got better ratings than the Carrabba in the area.

Frankie's Italian Grill
105 Interstate 10 Frontage Road
Beaumont, TX 77707
(409) 835-9200
http://frankiesgrill.net/

Jim had the

and on a scale of 1 - 5, he says it was a 4.

I got the

and mine would also be rated a 4.
After we were done, we asked about a place to get our hair cut. We were referred to a place 5 minutes down the road, that was open until 9:00. Why not? We both got our hair cut for $11 a piece, + tip, and are happy with the results.
All in all, it was a very "productive" day! We did everything we wanted to do while we were in Beaumont. It's a pretty easy City to get around also.

Stuck In The Middle With You...

Stealers Wheel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ukstws19D4

I guess my tale starts with a really muddy lot.

Texas Mud

You really could not get anything out from the compartments below without standing in mud

Pavers to sprain your ankle on....

Mud from every direction...

Caked mud all over your shoes....

And of course, you drag it all inside the coach...

Welcome to my sandbox...

I guess my sad story then goes on to say, both levelers would not come down. So we weren't able to extend the interior of the coach.

If you want to turn around, go all the way down to the end...

In respect to see challenging perdicaments with the attitude that the "glass if half full"...you could say, therefore, there wasn't much space to drag all that mud inside....

The cook is offered 2 feet of footspace to work with

The problem then became the weather. First it was just cold.

Then it was an ice storm...and colder...so we were stuck in the middle...with eachother...

Couldn't even lounge around outside. And to top things off...they have lousy/no internet. My Jetpack was up to 75% of it's allocated use until February 6th...

This was the "place to be", offering the most room to walk: a 4x3 foot area. Tucker took it up.

Yesterday, we spent 6 hours at the Freightliner, getting the oil changed and filters replaced. Tucker spent 60% of the time in the back of the car. He was actually grateful. It beat the digs in the Coach... But all "good things must come to an end" (sarcasm there...) and we will leave tomorrow for Victoria, TX.

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Welcome To Mississippi & The Sculpture Garden

We took these pictures at the Mississippi Welcoming Center a few days ago. If you look closely in those trees, you will see how they sculpted them to resemble birds.
Here is a link to the Marlin Miller Gallery: http://www.marlinmillergallery.com/

Monday, January 27, 2014

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen, Beaumont, Texas

4040 Interstate 10 S, Beaumont, TX 77705 -- (409) 842-1339
http://pappadeaux.com/location/26

Tonight, we were fortunate enough to be able to dine out again. We went to Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen, here in Beaumont.
We had both been in the mood for some Fried Chicken. We got close, and in our opinion, better with the Half Baked Chicken dish. It exceeded both of our expectations, and it was so good to have a homemade delicious meal so far from home.

Tomorrow, we will get an ice storm that will surpass the one they received here only 4-5 days ago.

WINTER STORM WARNING

Now - Wednesday, Jan 29, 6:00am
.WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO 6 AM CST WEDNESDAY...
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LAKE CHARLES HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR SNOW...SLEET AND FREEZING RAIN...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO 6 AM CST WEDNESDAY. THE WINTER STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.
* TIMING...TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNRISE WEDNESDAY MORNING.
* ACCUMULATIONS...SNOW ACCUMULATIONS BETWEEN 2 AND 3 INCHES WITH LOCALLY HIGHER AMOUNTS ARE EXPECTED NORTH OF THE INTERSTATE 10 CORRIDOR...WITH AMOUNTS BETWEEN 1 AND 2 INCHES FORECAST ALONG AND SOUTH OF THIS CORRIDOR. ICE ACCUMULATIONS AROUND A QUARTER- INCH ARE FORECAST ALONG AND SOUTH OF THE INTERSTATE 10 CORRIDOR...WITH LOCALLY HIGHER AMOUNTS POSSIBLE. NORTH OF THIS CORRIDOR...LESSER ACCUMULATIONS ARE EXPECTED.

Sunday, January 26, 2014

Chaba Thai Bistro, Beaumont, Texas

6434 Phelan Boulevard
Beaumont, TX 77706
(409) 866-3388
chabathaibistro.com

We had dinner here tonight, and it was very good. That is to say, I liked mine, but Jim didn't like his. I am very happy that I was able to go to the Thai Restaurant. Jim isn't big on Asian food.

I had the:

47. Chaba Pad Thai $8 $11

Thai rice noodle stir-fried with shrimp, egg, scallions, bean sprouts, carrots and tofu in a light tamarind sauce.
They actually show a video of a women cooking it in Thailand. Which after I watched, I decided to order it. The video is on their webpage, front page. Right after the interview is done, they will show the screen for it (lower left bottom box of youtube).

Jim has the:
61. Chaba Gai Pad Med $12 $15

Slice chicken sautéed with cashew nuts, scallions, onions, carrots and mushroom in a mild red sauce.
He wasn't really pleased. Thought it was not spicy enough and it was heavy and greasy.

We also ordered this Appetizer Sampler: