With Tempeste back from the vet, time got away from me this week. There was an event on Friday that would have made a good Views post, but unfortunately, I couldn’t make it. Rather than not posting, looking back at the first Views of the Neighborhood posted shortly after our move to Lakeway might be fun. I hope you enjoy it.
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day. This is the first Views of the Neighborhood from our new home. Today, we are visiting a park celebrating service a couple of blocks away. This is not a place of loss but of recognition. Here, the men and women from Lakeway who served in the military are honored.
The central arch lets visitors know what to expect inside.
The Story of the Spirit of Freedom Monument
The Spirit of Freedom Monument was erected to honor World War II veterans.
The Koran War was added.
The Vietnam War
Gulf War, Afghanistan, Iraq, and El Salvador
Gulf, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Panama
Another view of the whole setting.
On the other side of the arch is a statement of truth.
The well from the original ranch house was established on this spot. Lakeway was once a ranch.
One view of the original ranch house. The house is made out of stone.
The entrance to the ranch house
The Heritage Center is filled with information about Lakeway.
The Heritage Park sign. The monument is in the background.
A reminder that no matter how cute, deer are better off not being fed. Lucy and Twiggy better obey the little sign as well. I hope you enjoyed the first outing in Lakeway.
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Such a lovely neighbourhood. I’m sure you’re happy you moved there.
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We are very happy we moved her, Darlene. 😁
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You Know I enjoyed seeing this again, John. It never gets old!!
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I know what you mean. Thanks, GP
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Nice place to go walking around. Looks peaceful.
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It is very peaceful. Thanks, Charles.
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That’s significant and heart-warming that Lakeway acknowledges those who have served in the military, John. Thanks for showing the Historical Marker to us.
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Lakeway is a very patriotic place, Tim.
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It sure is!
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😁
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Thanks
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I’m very impressed by the memorial park honoring Lakeway’s veterans.
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It is a lovely place. Thanks, Liz.
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You’re welcome, John.
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That was a lovely Tribute walk, John.
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It is lovely and peaceful, Deborah. Thanks.
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A lovely post, John. Now I have to go and find out what happened with Tempeste.
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Thank you, Robbie. 😊
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⭐️🌈
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I am happy they thought to recognize the service members.
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It was a massive project, John but a good thing.
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What a wonderful community! So nice to see them honoring those who served.
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I agree, Noelle. It is a lovely place to visit.
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You live in a beautiful area, John. Now you have no worries about hurricanes. Thank you for the journey today. 🌞
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Thank you, Gwen. Yes the hurricane worry is behind us. Thanks for stopping by. 😊
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A good throwback post, John 🙂
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Thank you, Barbara. 😊
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I did enjoy re-visiting your first walk around the neighborhood, John. It was grand for you to take us on this tribute walk — we should never forget those who served.
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I agree, Debbie. This was before I dreamed up the bus too.
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A place of recognition – lovely note, John. 🕊️ Thank you for sharing your visit.
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😊
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A worthy re-shared, John!
Happy Sunday!
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Happy Sunday to you, Dale. 😁
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You live in a very special place! #understatement
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Thank you, Annette. We think so too.
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Love your hood, John.
Wish there was no war!
Doesn’t look like my wish will come true, ever.
The chain is as strong as the weakest link. So goes humanity.
☮️𝔁 ✌️𝔁 🕊𝔁 ䷊𝔁
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I’m afraid these will always be war as long as humans are on Earth. Would be nice to have peace, but I’m afraid you and I will not see it. 🕊X 🕊X 🕊X 🕊X
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🕊X 🕊X 🕊X 🕊X 💋
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Another win win. 🛎 🛎
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DING!!!!
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Ding ding
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Dong
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What a lovely homage to freedom and the neighborhood! You guys rock.
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Thank you, Monika. It is a special place for sure.
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It is a really nice neighborhood and it is a really nice park, and it is nice that they recognize the service members. I see that Lakeway is only 25 minutes away from my favorite Texas brewery Jester King.
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That Hazy IPA looks good. (Well… a lot of things look good.)
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Yes they have a lot of different beers but they specialize in Wild Ales and Saison and they have good pizza and a large farm with goats. You can bring your dogs, except our Rollo. He is too misbehaved. I don’t remember if you told me that you went there or not, but if you haven’t you have to go.
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I have never been there but it looks like a good place to visit. Thanks for the suggestion.
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This is a great ‘repeat’, Boss.
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Thank you, Pilgrim.
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Love it.
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😁
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Love the “prancing” deer sign – in Australia our ‘beware the deer signs’ tend to be more sedate – this one looks very Christmassy! Linda 🙂
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I think the sign guy wanted to fit a whole deer in the space. Thanks, Linda.
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He did a good job – I love it!
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You sure have a pretty neighborhood, John. Seems like there’s always something going on in the area also.
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Than you, Teri. 😁
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Thank you for sharing your first Views of the Neighborhood post. I am so glad you chose Lakeway’s monuments to honor veterans. Freedom is not free. Best to you, John.
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Thank you, Jennie.
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You’re welcome, John.
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Looks a beautiful neighborhood John. 🙂
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Thank you, Debby.
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🙂
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My great dream is to visit Texas and try its delicious cuisine.
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Lets hope you can do that. 😊
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