Views of the Neighborhood – Safety Day in Lakeway

~ John W. Howell

Today we are going to attend the Safety Day exhibitions in Lakeway. This annual affair brings together Police, Fire, and Rescue teams from Travis county. The idea is to bring awareness to the community of the services available and educate safety practices. We are catered by Jew Boy Burgers in Austin. Our entertainment is Johnny Cash.

Menu

 The Jewboy – 1/3 lb freshly ground beef smashed over sautéed onions on a wicked hot flat top grill. Flipped once, topped with two slices of cheese, then steamed to melty perfection. Finally, it’s placed on a fresh Martin’s Potato roll. Topped with chopped lettuce, pickles & mustard.

OY VAY GUEY (WAY) A JewBoy patty topped with roasted Hatch Green Chiles, then covered with steamed pepper jack cheese with a bit of mustard on the bottom bun.

SLOPPY JOSE A JewBoy patty with bacon and Homeboy Chile con Queso poured on.

GOYIM A JewBoy Patty with grilled pastrami, bacon, and melted swiss pickles. and mustard.

YENTA A JewBoy with a latke of your choice placed directly on the burger.

DETROIT ROCK CITY A JewBoy patty with melted cheddar, mustard, red onions, and our Detroit-style chili poured over the top. Over the top, indeed.

Not Burgers

THE MENSCH Two crispy latkes with roasted Hatch Green Chiles and grilled onions smothered in melted cheddar and pepper jack cheese on a soft potato roll.

CAN YOU GRILL IT? Yes, we can. A marinated chicken thigh covered with melted swiss and bacon. served with our schmutz sauce and lettuce on a soft potato roll.

CLASSIC CONEY An all-beef Hebrew National doggy covered in Detroit chili, shredded cheddar cheese, mustard, and chopped red onion on a fresh potato bun.

THE MUTT An all-beef Hebrew National doggy with one side of the bun with Detroit chili, the other side with our homeboy queso. The best of both worlds.

Picture of an old time school bus

Let’s go.

So, here we are, welcomed by the Constable crew.

Check out that ladder.

Forest fighting equipment.

A way to learn how to survive a fire.

The state trooper mounted and k-9 group.

The Colorado River patrol.

Two large EMS vehicles for disaster use. The largest can handle twelve patients.

The Lakeway Police tent.

Drilling equipment for power line restoration.

The game warden organization was represented.

A workshop for the kids to build birdhouses. There is also music, games, and food trucks, but since we brought our own, we can now relax and enjoy the food and music. I hope you have a super week.

97 thoughts on “Views of the Neighborhood – Safety Day in Lakeway”

  8. Great menu, John. Definitely, a burger but too many choices. I’m ‘ferklemped’ that I can’t decide. Super event and I hope you never need the various services. Johnny Cash, part of the ‘Million Dollar Quartet’, what a talent.

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  9. What a great day, John! These people deserve the best possible equipment considering that when disaster strikes, they run toward it. Great photos and Johnny is always a good choice. Oh, and I’ll have The Jewboy. That sounds perfect.

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  10. I love crispy latkes so much so I’ll have double helping! These are always good displays and hubby often participated when he was the coxswain of the Life Boat back in Vancouver. Can’t go wrong with Johnny Cash, one of my dad’s favourites.

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  11. Another interesting, entertaining, and helpfully important event in your area, John! I’m continually amazed by all that goes on near you, and always enjoy these posts. And is that little baby actually about to get a doggy-back ride???

    Thanks for sharing, and have a great Sunday!

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  14. What a wonderful idea for the community. I know my grandson would love to see something like this, and a great way to inspire support for those who take care of us. Mmm…I thnk I’ll have a mensch!

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        3. I am mistaken it is not on the menu. It is in a description by a foodie in Austin which reads “The unkosher diner menu centers on burgers and burritos, filled with beef, cheese, hatch green chiles, and even latkes”. Here is a link to the website and a description of the background http://jewboyburgers.com/

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  20. Somebody would have to *push* me up that immense ladder, John!! Can you imagine climbing that thing, especially in a stiff breeze?? Loved the horses and K-9 heroes, and I’m happy to see you had such a pretty day for the exhibition.

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  22. Another wonderful day in your hood!
    There’s a lot to know/learn about safety practices and emergency procedures.
    Love the birdhouse workshop!
    I’ll be passing on the chow. I came late, and now I’m making dinner!
    Okay, back to the kitchen!
    Then, I’ll be back!
    Adore the song!
    OX 🎼 OX 🎼 OX

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      1. Ail y olio w/ cherry tomatoes & penne, sautéed rapini (w/ a bit of onion) served in a dome shape on a platter surrounded by squiggles of Balsamico Di Modena & garlic bread. OX OX OX

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    1. No beans, Here’s the ingredient list.
      ground beef,white onion,fresh garlic,tomato puree.yellow mustard,regular chili powder
      kosher salt (or to taste),ground cumin,paprika,smoked paprika,onion powder
      garlic powder,freshly ground black pepper,a few pinches of sugar

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  34. Very smart idea, dear John. It is never late to learn these practices. A curious fact: EMS in Russia is a sort of a DHL version, an express post delivery that is usually twice slower! than an ordinary one. In case if you need something to be sent from our wild country, please, never use it! And thank you for the delicious treats! 🍤🍤🍤🍻😎

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