Reed, Kathy and Mary vowed to do this trip each year, since it was Mary’s and Reed’s birthday month as well; however, this year Mary couldn’t attend. So, Kathy and Reed made the trek to Corpus Christi, TX at Rudy’s BBQ for the Joan of Arc’s 31st Anniversary held Saturday evening, January 6, 2024. Reed even was asked to sign the chapter’s award certificates since she was the highest ranking officer there (and the CO wasn’t).
Reed drove and they went down Friday night to stay in a hotel by the USS Lexington, naval aircraft carrier, and very close to the Texas State Aquarium. Reed and Kathy walked up and down North Beach, had lunch at Pier 99 and went to the anniversary party. They drove home Sunday after a very nice breakfast at the hotel. Reed played her Stingray Music app on the “Massive Hits of the 80s” channel, which Kathy seemed to like very much. They car danced and sang most of the way home. Maybe they’ll do it again next year, but still ladies only.