Views of the Neighborhood – Say Goodbye to Port Aransas

~ John W. Howell

As I mentioned on Friday, today the producer, Lucy, Twiggy, and I will be relocating to the Austin Texas area. Since this is my last Port Aransas post I decided to give you a view of my neighborhood. I have taken many pictures of other neighborhoods but this is a first for my own. We enjoyed the last twelve years living by the Gulf but now is time to move to a new chapter. I hope you enjoy the little tour.

Here is the entrance sign to our neighborhood. After Hurricane Harvey a number of things needed to be replaced. This sign was one of them.

Marie will hate this but here is our main gate

This is the golf car crossover to the beach.

Speaking of that here is the first picture of our golf cart. Notice the raised suspension and nubby tires. All the better in the sand. That number and red flag denote our lot number and residence status. (All carts in our community are registered.)

Bit of fog yesterday when I took these photos

A shot from the crossover of the pool area.

That little house contains the bathrooms and pool pump. By the way, The Producer was tasked with developing the color scheme for the neighborhood. She redesigned all signs and chose the colors.

Here is a shot of the expanded lanai.

This is a view of the front of our house. The Producer also designed our home and worked with an architect to bring it to reality

Here is the back view. I have taken many photos from the backyard but this is the first from this view. My office is on the third floor overlooking the pond.

I hope you enjoyed the Port Aransas series and next week we start anew from Austin.

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Published by John W. Howell

I have been working in business for over forty years and now have the time to work in special areas of interest. My passion has always been to create compelling stories of fiction. I have authored six novels and am working on my Seventh. The first novel is still in manuscript form and being utilized as a door stop in the laundry room. The second is a contemporary fiction novel of 89,000 words and is complete and I am currently seeking a publisher. I also write poetry but have not had the guts to share any with anyone. The one time I read a piece to a person their only comment was, “it doesn’t rhyme.” I will continue to write and hopefully my blog, Fiction Favorites at www.johnwhowell.com will provide some entertainment and an interesting thought or two. I live in the Austin area with my wife Molly and an assortment of loving pets.

118 thoughts on “Views of the Neighborhood – Say Goodbye to Port Aransas”

  1. Great pictures, John. There seem to be plusses and minuses to living anyplace. The house is lovely. Have a great coming week and a successful move to the new place. 🙂 — Suzanne

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  2. Amazing shots with a veil of nostalgy, dear John! Smooth moving to Austin Texas area. And good luck with settlement there! Looking forward to new posts about your new life! 🙂

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  3. Extraordinary, even more so because the producer designed it. Wow, she has an amazing gift! May you both know the joy of a life lived to its fullest in Port Aransas and the bliss of now accepting another adventure in the beautiful Austin area. ♥

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  9. The Producer does good work, John. The house is beautiful, as is the area. Good luck to you both as you head inland. I hope the girls make the adjustment, and I hope you introduce us to Austin over time.

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  18. Uh… John…. Would you consider driving down there once a week to keep this series going. We so loved it. 🙂

    Tell the producer that she has a fine eye for color and architecture.

    Looking forward to views of the new neighborhood.

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  21. I’m excited for your move, John! I’ve loved your Port Aransas stories and photos, and I thank you for sharing them with us! Best wishes for you and the Producer on your new adventure. 🤗

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  25. What a beautifully designed house, John and neighborhood, thank you for sharing it. Hope your move goes smoothly and the girls settle in quickly. May your new place brings you years of joy. Can’t wait to start exploring Austin through your eyes:)

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  26. Aw, ’tis bittersweet to relocate (and I should know, having done so MANY times!!). I love your house (the producer did a great job!), but I can see where going up and down all those stairs might be more than you want for the future. Poor Dallas is already stair-challenged! I’m sure you’ll miss Port A., but it’s onward to new adventures — and hey, we’re all coming along with you!!

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    1. We did have an elevator so the steps were not a problem. Infact Lucy has bad hips so the elevator was a blessing. We are all on one floor now and we love it. In essence you are right. Whatever you needed on the first floor was always on the third. 😀

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  29. And so ends this chapter. You have had a lovely twelve years here – not too shabby a joint to live in and very nice digs you had.
    I hope you have as much joy – nay, even more so – in your new abode in Austin!
    See you soon!

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  30. I rarely check in on weekends, but I knew this was the last “Views” post from Port Aransas and thus wanted to be here to share it. These pics were wonderful, and may I just say that the Producer is quite a lady! I wish you both all the best in your new home and send hugs to Lucy, Bailey, and Twiggy too. What exciting times for all of you!

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  31. John, what a lovely home designed by the producer! Nostalgia seeing your neighborhood for the last time. Looking forward to photos and posts of your home & adventures in Austin. Happy, safe move! 📚🎶 Christine

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  35. Congratulations on the move, John. It will be unusual to see you outside of the setting I’ve so associated you with, but it sounds like you are thrilled with the move and new adventure. Safe travels and moving. Looking forward to seeing the new digs.

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  36. Wow! Your house looks lovely. Your move seems like it will be a breeze. Mine is and has been full of hiccups and a lot of set backs but we’ll get there.

    I am looking forward to your posts and adventures from Austin.

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  37. I miss the golf cart I used to drive at the first property that was foolish enough to hire me in the capacity of a bellman.
    Thank you for the nickel tour, John, and enjoy your new digs.

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  39. Such lovely photos, John, and how talented the Producer is. No doubt she will ensure that your new home is just as warm and inviting. Will there be “No Trespassing” signs in your new neighborhood?😉

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      1. hahaha … I was in Austin for a few days, many years ago. I was a grad student attending a conference where I had to give a presentation. That kept me from exploring like I might have otherwise done. Too bad because I’ve heard only good things about Austin.

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  41. Wow, John. I could tell your home was beautiful from the glimpses in the photos of the dogs. Thanks so much for sharing these pictures as a farewell. It truly is a stunning place. Wishing all of you the very best in your new home. Congratulations.
    Looking at 2000 miles of weather forecasts, I’m trying my best to overcome myself and head out on my own big relo Monday.
    Have a thriving Thursday. Mega hugs!

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