We had our umbrellas so we thought we would go to the Don Wes Flea Market, but it was around 1:30 so we decided to stop at Gonzalez burgers which is close by. We usually only go there once a year, because it is always super busy, and Katie and I don't eat much meat. We make an exception for this spot, which doesn't even have a name or sign on it. It got blown away in a hurricane many years ago and the owners just never replaced it.
There were about ten numbers ahead of us, so we had to wait in our seats for almost an hour. This is typical and not even as busy as usual. The burgers are huge, and the fries and onion rings are great as well.
After we ate, which was great as usual, we got talking to the owner Victoria Gonzalez. She has been in the business with her family for 44 years. She was telling us she couldn't speak more than two words until she was 15. The other kids in school had to read for her because she didn't know how to read. It wasn't that she wasn't smart, she just couldn't get it out. That has certainly changed, she is very good now at expressing herself.
The place is only open from 11AM to 3PM. That's really all they need. Vicky said they used to be open for dinner but when Whataburger moved into town, it took away her dinner trade. We told her we would see her again next year.
We went to Don Wes but didn't stay long, as it was closing at 4PM.
Then it was back home to relax for the evening.
And so ends another great day in the Valley!
more later...
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