Views of the Neighborhood – Lakeway Cornhole Tournament

September 22, 2024 · by John W. Howell · in Views of the Neighborhood · 70 Comments

Today we are off to the annual Lakeway Cornhole Tournament. We are catered by Nanje of Austin. Our entertainment is Bon Jovi.

Menu

Sweet Potato Coconut Choka, Passion Fruit, Black Beans

Escovitch Fish Escovitch, Okra, Jimmy Nardello
West Indian CurryWagyu Beef, Patty Pan, Cherry Tomatoes, Potatoes

Wild Boar Pepperpot Cassareep, Orange Peel, Ginger

Haitian Griot Pork Shoulder, Pikliz, Epis, Crispy Pig Ears, Citrus Jus

Jerk Chicken ½ Heritage Chicken, Wild Garlic Chutney

Picture of an old time school bus

Let’s get on the bus.

There is the sign that we are here.

The trophy table.

Registration and power bar table.

The tournament board. Click to read some of the team names.

Spectators and overview of the tournament field.

Superb form with a toss.

In the air.

Hot an heavy competition.

A giant screen to keep track of the football Saturday.

Relaxing under the tent.

The face painter is here for the kids.

City Council Member Kent O’Brian represents the city.

It is time to enjoy the food and music. I hope you have a great week.

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70 comments

GP · September 22, 2024 - 5:29 am ·

I see everyone smiling… that’s when it’s all worth it!!

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1. John W. Howell · September 22, 2024 - 6:47 am ·
  
  Yeah they seemed to have a good time. Thanks, GP
  
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Gwen M. Plano · September 22, 2024 - 6:50 am ·

Looks like a fun event, and a sweet potato in the menu drew me in. Have a great day, John. 🌞

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1. John W. Howell · September 22, 2024 - 6:54 am ·
  
  I love sweet potatoes too. Thanks for the visit, Gwen. I hope your day is terrific. 😊
  
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Charles Yallowitz · September 22, 2024 - 7:42 am ·

Nice action shot in there.

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1. John W. Howell · September 22, 2024 - 8:22 am ·
  
  Thank you.
  
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T. W. Dittmer · September 22, 2024 - 8:16 am ·

It sure was entertaining, and everyone looks happy. 😊

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1. John W. Howell · September 22, 2024 - 8:23 am ·
  
  I think they had a good time. Thanks, Tim.
  
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Annette Rochelle Aben · September 22, 2024 - 8:24 am ·

My neighbors would have a blast here… they are corn hole addicts!

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1. John W. Howell · September 22, 2024 - 1:27 pm ·
  
  I think all these people are as well.
  
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srbottch · September 22, 2024 - 8:50 am ·

Jerk chicken, please. Bon Jovi is a goid choice. Did you see where he recently help talk a woman jumper off a bridge where she had gone to commit suicide? You gotta like that. By the way, where did your corn hole team finish?

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1. John W. Howell · September 22, 2024 - 1:29 pm ·
  
  I did hear about Bon Jovi and the woman. Right place at the right time.
  
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Dale · September 22, 2024 - 8:53 am ·

How fun is that? Did you participate?

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1. John W. Howell · September 22, 2024 - 1:29 pm ·
  
  Nope. Had to get home to file the story. 😁
  
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  1. Dale · September 22, 2024 - 1:44 pm ·
    
    Of course 😉
    
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    1. John W. Howell · September 22, 2024 - 1:48 pm ·
      
      😊
      
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Dan Antion · September 22, 2024 - 9:17 am ·

This looks like it was a lot of fun. I’ll go with the Jerk Chicken. I hope you have a great rest of the weekend, John.

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1. John W. Howell · September 22, 2024 - 1:30 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Dan.
  
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House of Heart · September 22, 2024 - 9:22 am ·

Bon Jovi? Well, count me in , I’ll be hanging around the face painting tent. Too much fun 🤩

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1. John W. Howell · September 22, 2024 - 1:31 pm ·
  
  Yes it is. 🎯
  
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  1. House of Heart · September 23, 2024 - 8:01 am ·
    
    A perfect way to start fall!
    
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    1. John W. Howell · September 23, 2024 - 11:46 am ·
      
      😊
      
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circadianreflections · September 22, 2024 - 9:34 am ·

The team names were fun to read. I liked the first one the best, ” Game of Throws” that was clever.

It looks like it was well attended and fun.

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1. John W. Howell · September 22, 2024 - 1:32 pm ·
  
  It was very fun. Thanks, Deborah.
  
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Debbie · September 22, 2024 - 9:35 am ·

Looks like a gorgeous day to be outdoors — and I’m seeing lots of happy people here, John. It’s great when communities sponsor activities everyone can enjoy!

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1. John W. Howell · September 22, 2024 - 1:32 pm ·
  
  I agree, Debbie. This community has a lot of them.
  
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coldhandboyack · September 22, 2024 - 9:51 am ·

Looks like the weather was perfect.

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1. John W. Howell · September 22, 2024 - 1:33 pm ·
  
  It was. Not too hot.
  
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Anonymous · September 22, 2024 - 10:03 am ·

Clever names and a fun tournament to watch or join. Even I can do cornhole! I’ve never had wild boar before, so that would be my choice for food! I am envious of all your fun and great food!

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1. John W. Howell · September 22, 2024 - 1:05 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Noelle. We do have fun here.
  
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Darlene · September 22, 2024 - 10:08 am ·

What fun!!! Living on a Prayer is our theme song.

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1. John W. Howell · September 22, 2024 - 1:34 pm ·
  
  Oh how nice. Thanks, Darlene.
  
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Cindy Georgakas · September 22, 2024 - 10:23 am ·

Omigosh… how fun. Enjoy, John.. we’re off to the lake finally next weekend and will get our fair share of corn hole between wine tasting.. hmmmm lol 😂💓

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1. John W. Howell · September 22, 2024 - 1:35 pm ·
  
  Yes wine tasting and cornhole go together.
  
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  1. Cindy Georgakas · September 22, 2024 - 2:22 pm ·
    
    💓🙌🏽🫶🏽
    
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The Coastal Crone · September 22, 2024 - 12:43 pm ·

This looks like a serious tournament complete with TV. Looks like fun for all. Not sure about those pig ears on the menu but thanks for some different food, John. Happy fall!

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1. John W. Howell · September 22, 2024 - 1:37 pm ·
  
  Ha ha ha. This is a Mediterranean restaurant.
  
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Michele Lee · September 22, 2024 - 12:51 pm ·

Looks like fun! Happy autumn! 😊

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1. John W. Howell · September 22, 2024 - 1:37 pm ·
  
  Happy Autumn to your as well, Michele.
  
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Pit · September 22, 2024 - 3:08 pm ·

Can you believe that I have never tried my hand on that?!

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thomasstigwikman · September 22, 2024 - 5:20 pm ·

I could have some West Indian Curry. Great photos. It looks like it was a great outing.

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1. John W. Howell · September 22, 2024 - 5:42 pm ·
  
  It was Thomas. Thank you.
  
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Liz Gauffreau · September 22, 2024 - 6:44 pm ·

They toss bean bags?

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1. John W. Howell · September 22, 2024 - 7:52 pm ·
  
  Yes. Bean bags.
  
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robbiesinspiration · September 23, 2024 - 6:24 am ·

Looks like fun, John. I hope your week is also good.

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1. John W. Howell · September 23, 2024 - 7:02 am ·
  
  Thank you, Robbie. 😁
  
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Author Jan Sikes · September 23, 2024 - 9:54 am ·

What fun!

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1. John W. Howell · September 23, 2024 - 11:57 am ·
  
  It was.
  
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Teri Polen · September 23, 2024 - 10:06 am ·

Looks like a fun time! I like how the big screen allowed folks to keep up with football – priorities and all, lol.

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1. John W. Howell · September 23, 2024 - 11:58 am ·
  
  Yes this is UT country and heaven forbid anyone misses a UT game
  
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petespringerauthor · September 23, 2024 - 1:23 pm ·

Cornhole is really growing in popularity. I’ve even seen it on ESPN a few times recently.

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1. John W. Howell · September 23, 2024 - 2:23 pm ·
  
  When we lived on the coast there were games on the beach all the time.
  
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Resa · September 23, 2024 - 3:13 pm ·

Who can think of food at a time like this?

Not me!

I had never heard of Cornhole until this post. I am way behind when it comes to sports.

Love the song! Thanks John!

O🌽 O🌽 O🌽 O🌽

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1. John W. Howell · September 23, 2024 - 3:21 pm ·
  
  I’m going to reverse the emoji to reflect the name cornhole 🌽O 🌽O 🌽O 🌽O
  
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  1. Resa · September 23, 2024 - 3:25 pm ·
    
    Ahh, of course! The corn goes into a hole.
    Told you, when it comes to sports…. behind….way behind….loser!
    Marc says I would make a good sports commentator, for some sort of show his mind has come up with.
    🌽O 🌽O 🌽O 🌽O 💋
    
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    1. John W. Howell · September 23, 2024 - 3:31 pm ·
      
      It might be better that you know nothing about sports to be a good commentator. The guys doing it now are so full of themselves that the temptation to hit “mute” is very great.
      💋 🌽O 🌽O 🌽O 🌽O 💋
      
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    2. Resa · September 23, 2024 - 3:48 pm ·
      
      Interesting.
      Maybe Marc is onto something?
      💋🏆🏆💋
      
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    3. John W. Howell · September 23, 2024 - 5:51 pm ·
      
      Maybe. Yay we win.
      
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Sorryless · September 24, 2024 - 6:23 am ·

I’ll take my chances with the wild boar over the cornhole since the game always managed to confound me. It seems SO easy, like bowling and just like bowling . . . not so much!

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1. John W. Howell · September 24, 2024 - 9:29 am ·
  
  Not so much indeed. I think my all time bowling score was 135. Or maybe that was the number of beers.
  
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  1. Sorryless · September 24, 2024 - 4:49 pm ·
    
    I relate to this completely.
    
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    1. John W. Howell · September 24, 2024 - 5:54 pm ·
      
      😁
      
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Tails Around the Ranch · September 24, 2024 - 5:46 pm ·

Your neighborhood clearly enjoys having a good time within the community. Nice event!

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1. John W. Howell · September 24, 2024 - 5:53 pm ·
  
  I was talking with a Parks and Rec person and they do 33 events a year which is remarkable.
  
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  1. Tails Around the Ranch · September 24, 2024 - 5:53 pm ·
    
    Holy cow, that IS insane. Hope that doesn’t impact your HOA dues. 😉
    
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    1. John W. Howell · September 24, 2024 - 7:44 pm ·
      
      No this is all city stuff. We don’t have an HOA. 😁
      
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Jennie · September 25, 2024 - 7:03 am ·

Cornhole is harder than it looks. Fun day!

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1. John W. Howell · September 25, 2024 - 9:08 am ·
  
  Yes it is. Thanks, Jennie.
  
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  1. Jennie · September 25, 2024 - 7:37 pm ·
    
    You’re welcome, John.
    
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    1. John W. Howell · September 25, 2024 - 9:12 pm ·
      
      😊
      
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