I just had to share how things can turn out so much better than they look in the morning.  I am in Lubbock working.  When we (my compadre and I) were checking, once again, this morning we were told there were no rooms available for tonight. (This whole area has been booked and overbooked because of some UIL competitions). The very nice young man at the desk said he would do all the magic he could and give us a call.  Well, sure enough he did call to say he had managed to get us a room.  The really lucky part was that when we got back to the hotel this evening people were coming in from all directions and there was much drinking and partying going on.  It turned out that this evening was a grand re-opening after a remodel.  There were all kinds of yummy party foods, fruit and petit fours along with wine, beer and an open bar.  There was even a band out by the pool playing a great mix of music.  It was a lot of fun for a couple of hours.  Just what we needed after the stresses of the past couple of days of bad storms for driving and wondering where we’d rest our weary heads at night.  So, it never hurts to throw yourself on the mercy (kindness :) of strangers and just keep a positive thought that things will work out.  Have a great night!