Today we are going to the Lakeway City Hall, where there has been an installation of some works by artist Mary Barnes in the art gallery. We are catered by Texas French Bread of Austin. Our entertainment is Chicago.
Menu
TFB classic deli sandwiches half/whole
- served with tortilla chips & TFB salsa
- make it a lunch special (+ cookie and iced tea)
- turkey
- ham and swiss
- chicken salad
- vegetarian
- pimento cheese
- Nicoise sandwich
savory pastry lunches
- warm, savory pastry, small market salad or cup of soup
- make it a lunch special (+ cookie and iced tea)
- butter croissant
- everything croissant
- green chili & cheese
- ham & cheese croissant
- spinach & cheese croissant
- breakfast sandwich
- breakfast tostadas
- market salad
- soup

Jump on, and let’s go

The first oil is titled Glacier Park St. Mary’s Lake. I have to apologize that some of the photos appear off-center or skewed. The lighting was not the best and did cast on the paintings to create a hot spot. I moved around until the hot spot disappeared.

The View from Chicos Mountain Lodge Big Bend.

King of the Ferry Landing.

If This Old House Could Tell Its Story.

Cyprus Mill Creek.

Blooming Cactus.

The Shoppers. The Red Umbrellas.

And All That Jazz 1.

All That Jazz 2.

Love That Country Music.
I hope you enjoyed the art. Time to relax and have some food while listening to the music. Wishing you a super week.






















I can see I have a long way to go!
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A goal is valuable.
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I love her style. Beautiful work.
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I think so too.
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😊
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I had a hard time deciding, but I’d pick ‘This Old House’. Lovin’ Chicago while I made my choice.
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Thanks, GP. Chicago is one of my favorite groups. It could be cause I lived there for eight years.
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Some great pieces of artwork. I especially like the old house with the saggy porch. I love Chicago and that is my favourite tune of theirs. Thanks.
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Mine too, Darlene. Thank you.
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So many favorites here, starting with the sea gulls!
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I used to live where that painting was inspired. It was fun watching the gulls on the ferry landing.
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I’ll take a pimento cheese sandwich, please. Beautiful art!
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Good old pimento cheese. I agree on the art, Vera.
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The painting of the cacti is my favorite. She’s captured the natural color change of their blooms wonderfully.
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The blooming cactus is my favorite, too.
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She also got the Port Aransas ferry landing too. So many times I was on the outside position and could watch the gulls. Thanks, Linda.
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Fabulous art, fabulous music! Thanks so much for sharing, John! 😀 Love it! ❤
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Glad you liked it,Marcia. 😊
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These are all fantastic pieces. I was particularly drawn to the shoppers (reminds me of me and my mother) and the red umbrellas. That would make a fun jigsaw puzzle. Thanks for sharing, John! Wishing you and the family a peaceful Sunday.
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Thank you, Jill. Wishing you and yours the same peace. 😊
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That cactus one looks amazing.
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Looks like it is a favorite.
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Nice tour, John. Love that painting of the Chisos Mountains. I have photographs from that very spot.
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Very cool, Joan. Thanks for sharing. 😁
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Nice job of presenting this beautiful artwork by Mary Barnes, John. Thanks!. 🙂
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Thank you , Tim. The lighting was a real challenge. 😁
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I love her landscapes.
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I do too, Jennie.
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🙂
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From Tom : Wow. Love the Cypress Mill Creek and The Old House for sure. I wish I could paint like that. I have to settle for my Paint by Numbers kit. 😀
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You could take a lesson or two at the senior center. 😁
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I’m barred there. Inexcusable dress and humor. 😀
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Not surprised.
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Great idea except they barred me. I either went out if the lines too much or stepped out of line. I can’t remember. 😀
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Probably both.
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Very nice, John. I like the one of the seagull on the piling. It reminds me of the Jersey shore 🙂
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I’ve looked at that piling a number of times while waiting for the ferry to leave.
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Something about it invites deep thinking 🙂
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😁
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Lovely artworks, John
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Thank you, Robbie.
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Thanks for the art tour, John:) I enjoyed the paintings!
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I’m glad Denise. 😁
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Splendid art – a wide range. I prefer the ones that are more close up. Texas French Bread must be special. Thanks for brunch.
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Thank you, Jo. I hope you have a great week.
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Wonderful paintings, John. I especially love the old house and Cyprus Mill Creek. The water reflections in the creek are gorgeous!
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I enjoyed those as well, Mae. Thanks for coming along.
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Some lovely artwork here, John. As one who does good to draw stick-people, I have great admiration for artists!
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I do too, Debbie. Thanks.
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I had a 1/2 pimiento cheese sandwich with chips & salsa … delicious! That artwork is stunning … I love it … thank you for the tour today, John, and the yummy food and excellent choice in music! Happy Sunday!
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I’m glad you enjoyed it, Jill.
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Love that old house…
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Yeah me too.
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I love all of these paintings, but I particularly love the old house. The stories it could tell. Thanks for sharing, John!
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Thank you, Jan. 😁
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Beautiful artwork, John. Thanks for taking us along. I’m a little late for a breakfast sandwich, but I have half a turkey and a butter croissant.
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You got it.
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Love this post John!
You did great taking pics of the art, which is fabulous.
Kudos to Mary Barnes!
You live in a fab hood.
Now, for a writers’ fair.
PS Did you get to meet Mary?
🎨ꭓ 🎨𝑋 🎨ẍ 🎨𝖃
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I did not get to meet Mary. Also, I tried to go to her website but the link was broken. A writer’s fair would be nice. 📚X 📖X 📚X 📖X
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Would you participate in a writer’s fair?
🐂 📚X 📖X🐂
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Yes. I have done them.
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Love this too!
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Thank you, Holly. 😊
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That should freshen up City Hall.
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They look pretty good there.
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Niceexhibit, John. I like the house with the saggy porch! lots of character!
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I agee, Noelle.
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Amazing artwork, John! Thanks for the tour and great food and music!
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Thanks for coming along, Lauren.
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I always enjoy these tours, John. 🙂
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I’m glad, Lauren.
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What a talented artist – I can’t even choose a favorite.
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It can be hard. Thanks, Teri.
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I would be munching on a spinach and cheese croissant and muttering about how I wish I could paint like this.
Great tour, Boss.
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I did the same. 😁
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Wonderful exhibition, dear John! The artist has a particular style full of colour & light! 🌺💖🍤🍤🍤🍻
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Yes she does. Thanks, Maria.
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😊😊😊
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Great tour John and wonderful artwork, would warm a house just being on the walls. hugsx
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I think so too. Sally. Thanks for the visit. 🤗
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I love love love the cypress mill creek painting I love paintings that have reflections I know how hard they can be to get right
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Thank you. So glad you liked it.
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very nice!
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Thank you, Clara.
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My pleasure!
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