Sent Royal home on a British Airways plane yesterday, he got home safely this morning. Don't ya just love time zones? Every time we leave each other it gets harder to do, but easier to handle, if that makes sense.
We had an awesome (hoofin') time together, marked by many many photographs and videos! We ate at all the good places, hung out with my parents, saw a few of my friends, traveled to San Antonio AND Fort Worth, not to mention the hundreds of little towns in between. Visited The Alamo, the San Antonio Riverwalk, the Dublin Dr Pepper Museum, the Fort Worth Stockyards, and Cabela's (part of his Christmas present from me was a gift certificate to Cabela's)!
I think most of the stuff he had packed in his suitcase was for me and my family, I was surprised he had any room for clothes! For my family: a Royal Marines shirt for my dad, shortbread and Monarch of the Glen (the earlier seasons) dvds for my mother. And for me: one of his RM shirts, a gorgeous necklace and bracelet set, and a British Monopoly game. The boy spoils me. I spoil him too, though, so it's even. Guess that happens when you're apart all the time!
Royal even spent one afternoon alone with my father. They went to Ft. Worth to look at motorcycles and guns one afternoon while I was at work, and both came back alive. My father "really enjoyed his company," which is, of course, a HUGE thing since he never "enjoys" my boyfriends company! But, *I* know that Royal is different, just glad they can see it, too. He's everything.
The Alamo was fun, he really doesn't know anything about Texas history (most Texans don't either, by the way...) but he got a full dose that day. The Riverwalk is much better at night, with all the neon signs and lively music and sounds. Dr Pepper Museum and soda shoppe is a must see if you're anywhere near, Royal and I have already been there twice together - we recommend the DP frostys! We went on Valentine's Day so ours had pink food coloring in them. Aww.
Along the way I introduced him to corn dogs, chili dogs, Sonic Oreo Blasts, the song "Hey Baby Que Paso," and how to not work out for two weeks straight! I think I did a damn good job, hit all the high points... He loved them all, had 5 chili dogs for breakfast on his birthday. Also tried a root beer float, but didn't care for it (crazy...)!
It's always hard watching him go. I joked at the airport as he was leaving that we do our best kissing at airports - coming and going ;o)
Photo of Royal and I on a staircase in the Fort Worth Stockyards.
I miss him, I always miss him. When he leaves, it's like a piece of me is missing. But it's all good because we might be seeing each other as early as Easter-ish, which is a record for us for least time apart!!
Glad you had a great time. It's never easy saying goodbye.
Posted by: US | February 20, 2006 at 12:30 PM
wow, he is one good lookin bloke, and that is an amazing looking young woman!! i need to get me a girl like that!;-) oh yeah I DO!!! Thanks for the past fortnight, i wish it never had to end. i love you baby!! Yours forever!
Posted by: royal | February 20, 2006 at 02:11 PM
What a lovely time for both of you and a bonus if the parents approve.
Posted by: Pat | February 21, 2006 at 08:50 AM
Thank you all! Definitely a bonus if the parents approve!
I love you, too Sunshine xxx
Posted by: Kath | February 21, 2006 at 11:09 AM
wow, good work Kath, sounds like a fun week.
now I need to go some chick with a cool accent...
Posted by: Citizen Grim | February 21, 2006 at 12:18 PM
Great photo on the steps! And, Easter is just around the corner, so, more "airport's greatest kisses" for you two! :)
Posted by: LinkedInUSAF | February 28, 2006 at 01:17 PM
Aw, thanks man! It's one of my favorite photos from that trip.
Posted by: Kath | March 03, 2006 at 03:27 PM