Views of the Neighborhood – Preparation for Trail of Lights

~ John W. Howell

Here we are getting close to the holidays. In Lakeway, there is a tradition called The Trail of Lights. This year Rona is not stopping the event. There will be distancing rules, but the trail will go on as usual. The lights go live in November. 20th. I thought it would be fun to go to the site and check out some of the preparations. Then after November 20th to come back and see what it all looks like.

We are going to take the bus and offload in the parking lot.  There we will set up the lunch of Five-way Chili, salad, chips, salsa, and queso. We have a beer on tap and soft drinks. Five-way Chili is a Cincinnati original. It is pasta topped with chili, beans, onions, and cheese. Yeah, this is not your low, salt, fat, calorie meal. We also have Chicago for your entertainment.

So let’s get on and get going.

Views of the Neighborhood

Here is a shot of some of the frames that will hold the lights

Some workers putting the tunnel of lights together.

Here is what the tunnel looks like all lit up. (from last year’s post)

A lonely frame waiting for more.

One of the two large trees.

A shot of the path. The city laid down freshly crushed granite.

The second tree.

More frames and path.

Nothing set up yet.

A machine shot.

A bobcat shot for Dan Antion.

This roller is used to flatten the granite and make the path hard.

 

Some characters are being set up as well.

Well, that is the tour for the day. I hope you come back when the lights are turned on. Please stay and have more food and listen to Chicago. Have a great week.

 

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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.

64 thoughts on “Views of the Neighborhood – Preparation for Trail of Lights”

  1. It looks like fun, and with Chicago playing in the background, how perfect! Thanks for the morning jaunt and glimpse of the holiday spirit. ✨🎄✨

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  2. It’s important to keep traditions alive, and this is one that adapts well to the current odd circumstances. Whether it’s Diwali or Hanukkah or Christmas, I think everyone’s ready for a little light.

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  4. Thanks for the Bobcat shot, John. I enjoyed seeing these pictures. The preparation must involve a lot of work. Chicago is one of those bands I can always listen to. Maybe another scoop of that chili and a beer to wash it down.

    I hope you have a great week.

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  12. Here, the Visitors’ Centre and the Chamber of Commerce are going apes with commercials plus shows to invited visitors to our Christmas lights display in the Marktplatz. I absolutely resent this irresponsible attitude as we all know that it will spread the virus.
    I hope that all will go well with you.
    Have a great Sunday,
    Pit

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  15. I’m assuming this is a walking tour? We have something similar here, but it’s strictly drive-through (meaning it, too, should be fine during Rona!) Enjoyed the outing, John — nice to see that some things are impervious to the virus! Looking forward to seeing all those lights when they’re lit up.

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  16. Just as I was about to ask what Five-Way Chili was, you gave us a description. You da man. Since Marc is bringing the cornbread, I was thinking I’d bring some of my homemade guacamole.
    I’ll be back to see it all lit up. What a lovely tradition.
    And thanks for the Chicago!

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    1. It’s called five way because you start with spaghetti, add chili. then beans, onion, and cheese. You can have your chilli without any one of the ingredients. Yes it is good in a mid-west kind if way.

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      1. Hmm. Not sure if it sounds great or if it sounds just off a bit ;). I am a fan of some midwestern food, since I grew up in Michigan. My go-to is tuna noodle casserole haha.

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  21. WOW!! That’s one thing I’m envious about when it comes to the US – you guys do celebrations so much better than down here. Typically, someone will hang a Christmas themed thong (flip flop) from their front door here. That’s about as far as the Aussie Christmas spirit gets.

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