Welcome to Southern Exposure!

In trying to name this blog, I elicited Brian’s help. Always quick witted & creative, these were some of his offerings.......

Africa—because Antarctica doesn’t have a Hilton.

Vacation 2009—the year we went to South Africa before the biggest event to arrive in that country since Mandela was elected but since we’re Yanks who don’t like Soccer we don’t care.

Abandonment 2009—because maybe your second born will turn 26 twice somehow that way you’ll be able to be here for his birthday after all. Maybe?

There were actually a couple of others thrown in there that were very funny but not fit to share here! Sorry! Credit goes to Bob for title. We'll try to post diligently while we are away!

In a day & a half we leave Texas where the weather is finally tolerable again. We are headed first to Amsterdam. Weather in Amsterdam right now is similar to what we’ve had here for the last several days. In the 60’s -rain predicted…..with promises of becoming more gloomy & colder in weeks to come. Then we move on to Africa where the temperatures will be similar to the last six months in Texas. I have a feeling we will miss the perfect weather in Texas that lasts for about five minutes every year. I’m sure you will all email regularly & tell us what glorious fall weather Texas is having in our absence!