Today, we are going to the Lakeway Greenbelt to watch the start of the 5K Wilderness Run/Walk sponsored by Friends of the Park. This run happens every year to raise awareness of the volunteering opportunity with Friends of the Park. This non-profit organization helps maintain Lakeway Parks and ensures their preservation for the future.
We are catered by Cypress Grill in Austin. Our entertainment is Chicago
Brunch menu
Creole Eggs Benedict
English muffin, poached eggs, Cajun tasso ham, Creole hollandaise, served with one side (also available with classic hollandaise sauce)
Eggs Napoleon
English muffin, poached eggs topped with crawfish etouffee and cheddar-jack cheese, served with choice of one side.
Loaded Biscuit
Buttermilk biscuit open-faced, topped with Cajun tasso ham, andouille sausage gravy, and two eggs your way
Shrimp & Grits
Gulf shrimp, andouille sausage, and red peppers in a traditional low country gravy atop our creamy garlic cheese grits with crumbled bacon
Spanky Special
Sandwich with fried egg, American cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and mayo on toasted whole wheat
Cajun Hash
Andouille sausage, tasso ham, and boudin sausage sautéed with home fries, tomato, onion, and jalapeno, topped off with two eggs any way you like them.
French Toast
French bread, grilled golden brown and topped with powdered sugar, is served with one side.
The Bayou Breakfast
Two eggs any way you like them, plus any three sides
Buttermilk Pancakes
Three homemade pancakes with a choice of one side
Build Your Own Omelet
A three-egg omelet with three of the following ingredients: andouille sausage, Tasso ham, mushrooms, spinach, tomatoes, jalapenos, onions, Gulf shrimp, lump crab, crawfish etouffée, Creole hollandaise topping, parmesan, cheddar jack, or provolone. Served with a choice of one side.
Let’s go.
There is a sign for the event.
Entering the Greenbelt, we run into these thoughtful chess players.
There’s the registration tent.
T-shirts, of course.
Oranges and bananas for the athletes.
Coffee and donuts for the rest of us.
Bronze elk family in the park.
A heron looking over Hurst Creek.
The starting point.
A slight warming up before the race.
Ready to go.
Friends of the Park chairperson gives the go signal.
And we are off. Well, not we as in you and I. We have food to eat.
The runners pass the heron on the way to 5K.
Now that the runners and walkers have departed, let’s have some food and enjoy the music.
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What a wonderful event? Where were Twiggy and her friend? I am sure the audience would have applauded them. The bronze statues are so amazing! Best wishes, Michael
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Twiggy and Tempeste were at home relaxing. The statutes are lovely. I’m glad you enjoyed them, Michael. Thank you. 😊
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Thanks for telling the name of Twiggy’s new friend. Sorry, i had overread it. What a wonderful name she has. Isn’t Twiggy not envy? 😉 Best wishes, Michael
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Sometimes Twiggy is jealous but is usually pretty tolerant. 😊
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Looks like a fun event. I love Chicago and saw them perform once. A lively performance. Have a great Sunday!
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Thank you, Darlene. I hope you have a terrific Sunday as well. 😊
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Looks like a fun event. I’m envious of how nice the weather looks there.
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We are in our lovely spring. Soon it will turn to Hell’s back porch.
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dang, this looks like fun!!! LOVE the bronze statuary… How about coffee and a banana??
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And not take advantage of all that brunch stuff? here take this glass of bubbly. You’ll change your mind. 😁
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I especially like the bronze statues. Thanks for the walk/run event, John.
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Glad you enjoyed it, Jennie. 😁
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I love the statue of the chess players – whimsical and fun! I probably would try the 5k – but at a walk and I might not finish it! As for eats, anything menu item with the words crawfish etouffee in it is for me.
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Okay good. Glad you like the chess players. They are really peaceful.
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Looks like a pretty day for this run. I’m kind of salivating over that box of donuts though!
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Yo can have the box of donuts. After all, my food is fat and calorie free.
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Lakeway is a lovely community. Thank you for sharing it with us. Have a great day, John. 🌞
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Thank you as well, Gwen. I hope your Sunday is filled with peace.
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You live in a wonderful hood, John.
Your many posted excursions and events at the park are a testimony.
It’s great to see folks coming out in support.
Perfect song!
🎡𝕩 ❇︎-sle 🎡𝕩 ❇︎-sle
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Thank you, Resa. I’m on my cell so I can’t do any fancy emojis. 🐂🐂🐂🐂
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🐂🐂🐂🐂
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Looks like a great event, John. But I agree, there’s something to eat. Those Loaded Biscuits look pretty good.
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I’m sure they are. Thanks, Dan
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What a terrific event, John.
And that menu!
I’m so glad I’m full right now…
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Yes, Hook. Full is good. Thanks for the visit.
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I like how the donuts are offered for the nonrunners. Where do I sign up?
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Right by the donut box. Thank you, Pete. 😁
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Looks like a perfect day for the run. The winds we had here over the weekend might have blown some runners off the trail, lol.
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We has the same thing, Teri. I was riding my bike and almost lost it in a cross wind.
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This looks like a great event, John. YOu are always so involved in the community.
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It was fun. Thanks, Robbie.
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It looks like it was a great race. I hope it was successful.
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I think so. The serious runners can do 5k on their head.
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Looks lovely–well organized, well-attended.
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Yes it was. Thanks, Jacqui.
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I’m not a runner, but if someone provides me coffee, donuts, and some French toast I’ll happily watch others run, John.🙂
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I’m with you, Bruce. Everyday of the week.
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What a terrific way for the community to get together and spruce things up (btw, they’ve done nicely to date it appears-love the artwork). Your ‘egg-cellent’ brunch menu for all tour as well as the snacks for the walkers/runners are terrific, too.
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They took some time off during COVID but this has been going for quite a while. Friends of the Pard does good work. Thanks, Monika.
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How wonderful! I absolutely love the sculpture of the chess players, too.
Thanks for the tour, John.
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Thanks for coming along.
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You know it!
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😁
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Who can argue with good eats, a run and an all time classic song to cap things off? Not me.
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Nor me. Thank you 😁
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What a great event, John! Thanks for the tour and good food!
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Always glad you can go along, Lauren. 😁
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That’s exactly what people on a wilderness run need for fuel: DOUGHNUTS!!!!
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What better fuel. Millions of police officers can’t be wrong.
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Great fun, John!!! I’d like the french toast please … oh wait … maybe that is too much with the donuts … just a donut then. Love the statues, especially the deer and the chess players. Must be warm down there, for I notice everyone is wearing shorts!
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We are in the 80s now. Won’t be long till the 100s drive us all crazy.
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Whew … you can keep the 100s! Gonna be a long hot summer, methinks!
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So true. When the rolling blackouts hit we will all be sweating.
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It took me a while to move past the menu. LOL! I got hung up on the french toast. I haven’t had it for so long because it’s a rare occasion where one can find gluten free french toast.
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Well I would dig in then.
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Great music, food and initiative John. Thanks for sharing with us. Great menu! 🙂
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Thank you, Debby. 😊
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