In celebration of Earth Day last Monday, the Swim Center and the Department of Parks and Recreation of Lakeway held a planting event. Volunteers signed up to plant blooming plants throughout the center. So, we will step back in time and witness the event. We are catered by the 24 Diner of Austin, and our entertainment is The Beetles.
Menu
CHEDDAR BURGER Brioche bun, cheddar, pickles, red onion, roasted tomatoes, smoked aioli
BACON AVOCADO BURGER Brioche bun, bacon, avocado, charred poblanos, smoked aioli
24 BURGER
Brioche bun, swiss, house pickles, sauce gribiche, bibb lettuce, tomato
THE 24 VEGGIE BURGER Brioche bun, Havartii, vegan mayo, spicy pepper relish, avocado. Housemade veggie patty: beets , mushrooms, lentils, bread crumbs, rice, pumpkin seeds, flaxseeds
WAGYU SLIDERS Blackening spice, bacon, caramelized onions, blue cheese
PATTY MELT Rye toast, Swiss cheese, caramelized onions, smoked aioli
M’S GRILLED CHEESE Sourdough, cheddar, havarti, roasted tomato
THE B.L.T. Ciabatta, bacon, tomatoes, arugula, basil, oregano, roasted garlic, aioli
MEATLOAF SANDWICH Sourdough bread, pickles, mustard, ketchup, red onion
CHICKEN CLUB SANDWICH Ciabatta, avocado mash, bacon, tomatoes, bibb lettuce, tomato vinaigrette
BUFFALO CHICKEN SLIDERS Crispy chicken breast, house Buffalo sauce, pickles, blue cheese
FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH Brioche bun, apricot slaw, chipotle remoulade, choice of white or dark meat
BLACKENED TUNA SANDWICH Brioche bun, cabbage cucumber slaw, jalapeno remoulade
Jump on the bus, and let’s go.
There is the entrance to the park.
The Parks and Recreation table so we know we are in the right place.
The plants were all laid out ahead of time. Here’s a hibiscus ready to be planted.
More plants are laid out in a bed.
More.
Here is a bed that has roses but is going to get company.
The volunteers get briefed.
And so to work. Hibiscus and lantana are being put in.
All ages are participating.
Lots of ground to cover.
The boss seems pleased.
The hibiscus we saw earlier is getting settled.
Everyone is pitching in.
It is time for us to enjoy the food and music. I know you’ve worked hard, and you need to relax. I hope you have a great week.
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Seems delicious. The photos are great.
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Thank you, Thomas.
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💕💕💕💕💕💕
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Thank you. 😊
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I put my order in for the patty melt and hopped on the bus. I think it’s great that so many from the community pitches in to help! This basically another good new post!
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Thank you, GP. I find folks around here are interested in helping.
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So much happiness, happily being shared!
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Which tends to make us all happy. Thanks, Annette.
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Looks like a fun time for everyone and beneficial to the neighbourhood. Thanks for the cheerful Beatles song too.
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I had a problem finding a song that would fit. There are not too many that focus on just flowers. The one by Miley Cyrus didn’t fit and the Cowsills I have played before. I’m glad you liked it, Darlene.
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It is perfect!
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Thank you.
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Very pretty and colorful.
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Thank you, Charles.
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You’re welcome.
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Looks like a beautiful day.
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It was. Thanks, Craig.
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Your town has the nicest events. I enjoyed this one.
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Thank you, Lois. I did too.
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Community based projects like these are what Earth Day is all about. Well done, Lakeway neighbors! 🌳
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Thank you, Monika. I sure agree with you.
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The tuna, please, while I mentally help all those volunteers with their planting. What a fantastic community project. Kudos to Lakeway.
Still trying to figure out how I can get Here Comes the Sun as my ringtone.
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Good work on the mental helping, Noelle. I wish I could help with the ringtone.
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I love how everyone comes together to do this. It looks like fun!
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Yeah it is a good opportunity for folks to come out and help.
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It’s great that people are putting in all those plants, John, and Parks and Recreation set this event up.
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Yes the Parks and Rec group is fantastic.
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What a great community project! By any chance, are they available for work around residence lawns — I’m referring to my little piece of property, of course. I could surely use their help!!
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Ha ha ha. I’m sure if you lay out some cookies they will come.
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I must have missed you and Molly helping out. Come on, join in . . . . .
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We were there. I just didn’t grandstand with a photo.
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no grandstand. Just to prove you were there. Awww come on.
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No need as far as I’m concerned.
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we just want to see y’all.
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need ? We wanna see ya
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An old fat guy is no a pretty picture.
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I must have missed you and Molly helping out. Come on, join in . . . . .
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Great song for the season, John. Looks like a lot of work going into making Mother Nature proud.
I was thinking about that veggie burger, but I’m going to go with the meatloaf sandwich. That’s pretty hard to ignore.
I hope you have a good week.
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Yeah I could see the decision process. On the one hand veggie burger the other meatloaf. Oops the meatloaf wins
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😂
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I’ve said it before, John, but you really are part of a super community.
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I agree, Robbie. It’s very nice knowing folks care.
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I’m sure these peeps will be reenergized from their great good work. Personally, I enjoyed the tour whilst munching on a patty melt.
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Yeah, I just love patty melts for some reason.
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Same here.
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This is truly delightful John. Good company, delicious food, great music, and esp good work. 🐂 🌺🚌
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Thank you, Holly 🐂 🐂 🚌 🌹
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🐂 🐂🍻
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🐂 🐂 🥂
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Now we’re talking! 🥂😊
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Yowzaa
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👍
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😊
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It’s heartening to see a community come together for such a lovely purpose! Thank you for sharing, John, and bravo to all.
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Thank you, Gwen
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This is such a brilliant idea. Save money by getting the citizens to participate which, at the same times, increases their sense of community. I so love your town, John.
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Sounds like a great plan doesn’t it?
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It’s perfect!
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😁
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Great idea to have the plants already in place and ready for planting and having volunteers involved. And they can come back and see how “their” plants are doing. Thanks for the food and “Sun.” Haven’t had much here lately.
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Thank you, Jo. I hope folks come back to see them.
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What a fantastic community project! It was good to listen to “Here Comes the Sun” again. It’s one of my favorite Beetle songs.
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I’m so glad, Liz 😊
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🙂
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You’re my hero, John.
And now I’m starving…
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Ha ha ha
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Veggie burger, please, and light on the onions. They give me gas. The Beatles have a song for every occasion, don’t they? So much can get done when a group pitches in to do it. Great project! Oh, would love some grilled mushrooms with that burger.
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Coming right up. Had I been on duty last night it would have been sooner. 😁
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Yes, it was late. Next time I’ll just ask Alexa…😉
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What a wonderful initiative John and I will have the chicken club sandwich please… hugs
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Good choice. Thanks, Sally.
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A beautiful fair, and also a great event for getting news on plants and how they can enrich many gardens. Thanks for sharing, John! I hope you will enjoy a great week! xx Michael
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Thank you, Michael. I hope you have a good week as well.
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Great to see so many shrubs being planted 🌞
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There were quite a few. Thanks, Dave.
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That’s a beautiful and wonderful project. The images are terrific, John!
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A terrific comment from one so accomplished at photography. Thank you, Deborah.
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Beautiful shots on a beautiful day for a beautiful cause, John. The Wagyu sliders await!
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Go for the sliders, Bruce. Thanks for the lovely comment. 😊
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Wonderful community spirit as we honour Earth Day and Nature John.. Lovely share .. I hope the food and music were good ❤ xx You too enjoy your week xx ❤
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Thank you, Sue. I was not barefooted nor did I hum. I hope I didn’t miss anything.
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Your intentions were in the right place at the right time, John . And that my friend is all that matters 💚💚💛💛💚💚 😁
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Thanks. 😊
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My brother did a volunteer day in a park recently they are a great idea for community participation.
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Yes, very rewarding.
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A wonderful way for the community to join together. And the food was delicious. 🙂
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Thank you, Debby.
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