Today, we are going to see a few things that were spotted in the neighborhood this week. We are catered by Stell San Jac of Austin. Our entertainment is Kris Kristofferson.
Menu
Eggs Your Way – Two Eggs, Crispy Hash Brown, Toast, Choice of Meat: Chorizo, Pork Sausage, Turkey Sausage/Bacon or Smoked Bacon
Chorizo & Potato Tacos – Eggs, White Cheddar, Crème Fresca, Roasted Salsa
Grapefruit Curd Parfait – House Made Granola, Greek Yogurt, Texas Berries
Smoked Salmon Benedict – Poached Eggs, Smoked Salmon, Spinach, English Muffin, Hollandaise
Pecan Praline French Toast – Bourbon Maple Syrup, Vanilla Whipped Cream
Chicken & Waffle -Bourbon Maple Syrup, Country Gravy, Fried Herbs
Lemon Buttermilk Pancakes – Fresh Blueberry, Lemon Syrup
Country Fried Steak – Country Gravy, Hash Brown Waffle, Sunnyside Up Eggs
Biscuits & Gravy – Grilled Chorizo, Poached Eggs, Creole Sausage Gravy
Let’s go.
A big Vitex.
A sad mailbox.
A lovely pink Crepe Myrtle
A fairyland mailbox topper
A giant cactus in bloom.

Rare white Crepe Myrtles.
A smiling ceramic pig on the mailbox.
A large blooming succulent.
A loving Mama and her babies.
The Producer’s dinner plate hibiscus.
Time now to enjoy the food and music. I hope you have a fantastic week.
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Views of the Neighborhood
Hi John, a lovely look at your summery neighbourhood.
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Thank you, Robbie.😊
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My pleasure, John.
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I hope your neighborhood stays this nice and no tornadoes decide to visit!
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Yeah me too. The weather in Texas has been fierce lately. Thanks GP.
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Buttermilk pancakes, please. I vote for the ceramic pig. Great choice of music. KK is quite a talent. Did you ever see his movie, ‘The Sailor Who Fell From Grace With The Sea’? A strange story. 1973, I believe. He’s 87 now.
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I have not seen the movie. He wrote Me and Bobby McGee and I love his version as well as Janis Joplin’s. 87? Goodness.
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Wow. That really is a sad mailbox. Hope it gets fixed up.
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I think its going to take a tear down and rebuild.
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I’ll have an order of Pecan Praline French Toast, please. Love love Kris Kristofferson’s version of this song. The fairyland mail box topper is so sweet. Have a super Sunday.
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Thank you, Darlene. I hope you have a good Sunday as well.
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The mailman must enjoy those mailboxes. Well, except for that sad one…
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Gotta wonder how that happens too. Thanks, Lois
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That agave or whatever really caught my eye. I’ve never seen a bloom like that. It’s impressive. The Vitex here went overboard this year; their blooms were as impressive as the one you showed here.
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This is the year for Vitex for sure. Thanks, Linda.
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Great pictures, John. The fawns and mom are beautiful. That mailbox does look sad. I bet Bobby McGee like the pictures, too.
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Let’s hope Bobby liked them. Thanks, Tim. I liked that comment.
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That’s so funny. I was sure you were going to choose this song. 🙂
Lovely tour of the town, John. That flowering succulent and cactus are both so huge!
Have a wonderful Sunday, sir.
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I know about them being huge. In person they look bigger. Thank you, Dale.
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I can only imagine.
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Lovely things everywhere! The Salmon Benedict is very enticing. Loved Kris Kristofferson in the Highway Men – what a group!
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Thank you, Noelle. I like Kris. Glad you liked it
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Your neighborhood is looking great! I hadn’t heard Kristopherson’s performance of “Bobby Magree,” just the Janice Joplin cover.
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He wrote the song and I like his rendition
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I liked it, too.
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The food alone looks amazing and then add flowers and baby deer and day made!!! Nice John!🩷
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Thank you, Cindy. So glad you enjoyed it
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You’re welcome, John. I sure did💕
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Such pretty flowering trees? What do you think happened to that sad mailbox?
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The mailbox had a bad day. Thanks Barbara.
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Definitely!
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Thanks for the tour, John! I love the Producer’s hibiscus 🙂
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It is gorgeous. Thanks for sharing, Marie.
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So many reasons to smile here! Thank you, John.
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I’m so glad you liked it Annette. 🤗
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That is one said mailbox! And then you have the other end of the spectrum with the fairy mailbox, and of course, the very happy looking pig. Running the gamut Boss.
I never heard this version, I like it.
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I like the version too. Janis was great but Kris put some soul into it
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You’re right.
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The photos today are really good – clear and bold somehow. Your photos are always good but some of these are a bit different. Must be the lighting. I like the pig topper better than the fairyland one. Producer’s hibiscus is quite showy. Thanks for Kris and the Two Eggs My Way!
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Thank you, Jo. I hope you have a great week
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The Producer did a fabulous job on that Hibiscus! I don’t think I’ve ever seen a Vitex, but it’s lovely. So are the white crepe myrtle, though I’m more partial to the watermelon pink variety because of how showy they are. Enjoyable stroll through your neighborhood, John — thanks for letting me join you!
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Always a pleasure to have you along, Debbie. Thanks for jumping on the bus.
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Lol.. that sad mailbox is hysterical. Shove a cigar in the side of it’s mouth!
Enough of dissing that poor mailbox!
I’ll jump to the beautiful hibiscus. Great shot, John. There should be flowers here any day.
Kinda crazy, but now that I think about it there weren’t many tulips and daffodils this year. I think the spring season has become too warm, and turns into summer the next day.
Always a pleasure to tour your hood, thank you!
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Always lovely to have you along,😁.
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Aww..okay, but it’s a tie win!
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You are the best.
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I’m guessing there’s an equally sad vehicle to go with that mailbox. I like the fairyland mailbox topper and the pig. The photos of the plants are beautiful as are the deer family.
I’ll have the Eggs Your Way – over medium, please.
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Thanks Dan. I imagine the other guy looks pretty rough. Eggs your way coming up
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Wonderful photos, John! And I would never say no to watching Kris sing:)
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I like him too, Becky. Thank you.
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Your neighborhood has the best mailboxes.
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They are fun. Thanks, Monika.
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I would like … the Pecan-Praline French Toast, please … yes, I know … I’ll take an extra bit of insulin to cover it!
I LOVE all the things people in your neighborhood put atop their mailboxes! And you know I loved seeing the young deer with their momma. But the Vitex and Hibiscus and all the other greenery were beautiful, too. What a wonderful Sunday treat, John! Thank you!!!
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Thank you, JIll. I’m so glad you liked it. Thanks for letting me know.
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This was a lovely tour, John. Such beautiful flowering trees.
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Thank you, Jennie
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The neighborhood looks lovely. I loved the big lilac? and the crepe Myrtles. The pig on the mailbox was fun, and oh my what hit that other mailbox?! Ending on a cute note…those Deer!! Adorable.
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Thank you, Deborah. I’m so glad you liked the post. 😁
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Some interesting mailboxes John. And I loved the cacti 🙂
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Wouldn’t want to fall into that for sure. 😊
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Lol 🙂
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Well now, let me tell ya ’bout the ol’ crape myrtle. That tree’s somethin’ special, partner. Folks say it stands for love, beauty, long life, and good luck. In many parts, it’s a mighty fine symbol for marriage. Them flowers it sprouts? They ain’t just any blooms—they’re said to be the very flowers of the gods, sacred to Aphrodite herself, the Greek goddess of love. Over the years, lots of folks have come to believe that plantin’ a crape myrtle ’round your place will bring love and peace to your kin.
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Love this information about the crape myrtles. Thanks. 😊
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