Yes, we are going to visit some new mailbox toppers in Lakeway. We are catered by Asti of Austin. Our entertainment is The Marvelettes. (Of course)
Menu
ASTI Benedict – focaccia / prosciutto / poached egg / hollandaise / dressed greens add sub smoked salmon
Shakshuka – arrabiatta / house ground sausage / baked eggs/parmesan/pecorino / grilled focaccia
Egg White Frittata – roasted romanesco / blistered tomato/butternut squash/fontina / arugula salad
Italian Toast – focaccia / sweet ricotta / lemon curd / merengue / candied rosemary
Shrimp & Polenta – red eye gravy / shaved parmesan
Chicken Cutlet Parmesan – capellini/lemon/capers/garlic/tomato fresca
The bus is loaded and ready.
Our first topper is a whimsical frog, giving us a lovely welcome.
Next is a perfect rose. (I’m guessing it is made out of recycled water bottles)
A modern interpretation of the planter.
Wise squared.
A unique feature of the purple house.
A happy turtle, although a little out of scale.
Marigolds, a charming pot, and a flag. Can’t miss on this one.
This is not a topper but I thought a red mailbox is worth the mention.
Here is mama hedgehog and her little one. She has a leaf umbrella for shade.
Well, that is the tour so now it is time to relax, enjoy the food and music. I hope you have a great week.
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The hedgehog is cute, but my favorite is the marigolds w/ the flag.
I’m having the Benedict, but no salmon!
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I liked that one too. One Benedict coming up.
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That is an interesting neighbourhood you have there, John…
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Yes there seems to be something going on all the time. Thanks, Jaye.
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It felt really peaceful, John…
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I always get a kick out of the mailbox toppers. It was a toss-up between the happy turtle and the owl, until I saw the hedgehogs – that’s too cute.
I’ll try the Shakshuka. The Chicken Cutlet Parmesan looks great, but I’m early for a change. Perhaps a little too heavy for breakfast. Great music choice.
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You are early. I like those hedgehog too. Here’s your Shakshuka, 😁
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I didn’t know mailbox toppers were a thing, but these are cute! I love the Frankenstein’s monster the most. LOLOL
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You liking that monster comes as no surprise. Thanks, Kymber.
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LOLOL IKR? I also liked the hedgehogs and owl. 😀
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Yes, indeed.
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Nice mailbox toppers, John, showing the inner creativity of neighbors.
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Yes our neighbors are very creative at times. You have to love when one comes up with something totally unique.
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That was fun and whimsical! I thought the Hedgehogs were so cute!
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I like those too, Deborah.
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I’m loving those hedgehogs! I know someone in England who rescues injured or orphaned hedgehogs; I sent the post to her.
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Aw. How nice. I hope she likes it.
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I like the frog. Strong start.
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Thank you, Charles.
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I am one of the old-timers in my neighborhood who still has the mailbox on the house. All newer homeowners, for several years now, have to have their mailbox on the street. I keep cute flags by my front door hoping to cheer up the mailperson as they deliver my junk mail in a drenching downpour. I am sure they would be happy with anyone of these decorations on a street mailbox. 📭
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I have found most mail persons are really cheered up with a shot of tequila waiting in the mailbox.
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haha! You must be the favorite stop on their route. Thanks for the tip, John. 🍹😉
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Ha ha ha. Always welcome.
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First time seeing mailbox toppers. In my new neighborhood in Portland, OR, we don’t even have individual mailboxes. I miss the convenience.
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Yes. Individual boxes are convenient. Thanks, Miriam
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Yes, they are, John. My daughter has an individual mailbox. It just depends on the locations.
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I particularly like the smiling animals. They’re very welcoming!
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Yea they do seem friendly don’t they?
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Whimsical animal figures are always a day brightener.
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They are for sure. 😊
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Makes me want to run around leaving cards and notes to everyone! LOVE the hedgehogs…
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They do prompt the desire to connect with the owners. Thanks, Annette
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Love that frog, John. Great toppers! And the ASTI benedict caught my eye.
Here’s a song for you:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPUmE-tne5U
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I have always liked that song and enjoyed the video. Thanks, Noelle.
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Love these mailbox toppers, especially the hedgehogs. Too cute. Is that an alien standing behind the mask?
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Yes they have four aliens in their front yard. That is just the start too.
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Ahhh, one of those neighbors. LOL
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Yes. Giant skellys too.
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The rose made from bottle tops is ingenious, John. Thanks for sharing that and the other toppers.
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Thank you Robbie. Glad you liked it.
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My favorites today are the hedgehogs and the owl. Very interesting mailbox toppers. Folks in my neck of the woods aren’t nearly as clever, so your posts give me something to chuckle over — thanks for a Sunday brightener, John!
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I’m glad you got a chuckle, Debby. If we all gave each other just one chuckle think how happy we would be.😁
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I think the hedgehogs are my favourite John… Thank you. I hope you too have a great week xx
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Thank you, Sue. I hoe you have a great one too.
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We will… 🙂 thank you x x
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Neat toppers!
We don’t have those kind of mail boxes.
I tried, but couldn’t pick a fave.
Okay, the weekend draws nigh. Have a wonderfulmweek ahead, John!
🐂🐖🐂🐖
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Work week draws nigh. Have a wonderful one as well Dear Resa.
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OR is it the week draws nigh?
Darn! Try to be Shakespearean, and look like Jerry Lewis.
OX OX
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Yes week draws nigh. Could say the end of the weekend draws neigh. Ah who cares anyway. OX OX OX
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Why, the nigh high people care, of course!
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I guess. 😂X 😂X 😂X 😂X
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We win
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Can’t go wrong with a happy turtle! It’s fun to see people’s personality come through in their decoration choices.
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Yes it is. There are so many different toppers. 😁
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Can’t top that! 😁
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😁
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The menu looks good. The photos are great.
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Thank you, Thomas.
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The red mailbox is really cool. I just hope the dogs in the neighborhood don’t go confusing it with a fire hydrant.
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That is a real possibility. 😁
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Just so long as they don’t plant any flowers around it, no problem.
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Wow, they really go all out. Very neat!
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Thank you, Becky.
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Are mailboxes toppers a Lakeway or Texas thing? I can’t say I’ve ever encountered them anywhere out west that I can recall.
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I think it is more a Lakeway thing. Thanks, Pete
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Wow, you are having a very creative neighborhood, John! xx Michael
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I’m glad you liked it, Michael.
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Very nice. Gives the neighborhood a bit of charm.
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That is true. Thanks, Craig.😊
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You probably guessed my favorite is Frankenstein, lol.
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Yes indeed. 😁
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Those were fun John. 🙂
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I’m glad you like them, Debby.
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A fun group, John. I love the frog and owl, and what a great song!
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Thank you, Lauren. 😁
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This was a delightful tour, John. I love the plants and planters on the mailboxes. You’re right, can’t miss with the flag.
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😁 So true, Jennie. I’m glad you liked the tour.
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😀
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And the Marvelettes! Great song!
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Yes it is. 😊
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I wonder if the Marvelettes and Martha Reeves and the Vandellas connected. As to the Chiffons, did you know they played as a back up band to the Beatles in a concert? Apologies for the long reply, John.
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I did not know that, Jennie. Thanks for the info. 😊
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I did not know that, either. 20-some years ago I was in a music shop to get an instrument string replaced. While waiting, I admired the memorabilia collection on the wall. The owner was a Beatles fan. There was a poster of the Beatles performance (New York or New Jersey), and the Chiffons were #2. Yes, I nearly fainted, and I wish cell phones were around then so I could have taken a picture.
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There were a lot of times I wish I had a cell phone to capture what was going on. Thanks for sharing that story, Jennie.
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Me, too! Best to you, John.
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I like this custom, dear John. It gives joy! Thank you for the report! I’m glad that no blue chicken was there.🥳🍻🍤🍤🍤
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I should look for a blue chicken topper. Who knows? Maybe one is here.
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Oh, are there any Frenchmen in your area? It sounds curious…my friend…😊😊😊
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I have not found any Frenchmen. I was thinking of a cold stone chicken on top of a mailbox that I would pass off as a blue chicken.
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