We are visiting the Lights On event in Lakeway. Each year, the city sets up a holiday light display, and Friday night was the grand opening. We are going to eat off the food trucks. Our entertainment is Jimmy Buffet.
Menu
Pizza, Bar B Q, donuts, Smores, hot chocolate
So jump on the bus.
Santabus from Waterford Unified School District, photographed by Suzanne Bauer, director of transportation.
There’s the sign, so we know we are here.
There have to be rules.
Great sign.
Of course, the Grinch is here.
Decorate cookies.
Ride the bucking reindeer.
Write a letter to Santa.
Visit the Bookmobile.
There is a band.
Mini donut cakes
Craigo’s pizza.
Hot chocolate.
BBQ
Marshmallows for smores.
Mayor Kilgore and Santa are ready to light the display.
The lights are on.
Trails of lights.
Beautiful lights.
The center of the big tree looking up
Time now for some food and music. I hope you have a great week.
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Gorgeous lights! Thanks for Jimmy Buffet. Dogs and I enjoyed dancing to this one. 😍🌲🐶🐶
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I can almost see it, Darlene. Dot, Darlene and Lia rocken’ around the Christmas tree. Thanks for the smiles. 😁
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Jimmy Buffet knows how to brighten the day. Thank you for sharing this clip and for taking us on a journey through your beautiful neighborhood. Merry Christmas to you and yours! ❄️🎄❄️
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Thank you, Gwen. Merry Christmas to you and your beautiful family. 🎄🎅🏻 (this Santa emoji looks like Larry)
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LOL… sure does!
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😁
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Outstanding, John. Lakeway in the Christmas spirit!!
Can I have my official Texas bar-b-que now?
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Here you go. BBQ, pinto beans, slaw, corn, and pickles.
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What a fun community event! I love the decorated bus.
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I am always amazed each year by the turnout and events. It was a magic night.
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I can see that!
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😁
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Very nice, John. The Grinch can’t dampen Lakeway’s spirit. I’ll grab a couple of those barbecue donuts and sing along.
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Sounds good, Steve. I’ll bet a cup of hot chocolate would go well. (For dunking you know)
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How could I forget that. Can I get it with those tiny marshmallows on top? I’ll let you buy.
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Haven’t seen a Bookmobile in decades. Cool that they still exist.
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This one is everywhere it seems.
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Great event, John, with some real nice lights. The Santa bus is very impressive! This awakens the Christmas spirit.
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I think so too, Tim. Thanks.
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This looks like a great event. I’d probably hang out near the band and avoid the bucking reindeer.
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I tried to get a shot with a kid flying through the air but it didn’t happen. Thanks, Craig.
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More fun in Lakeway! Your community is a wonder – the kids must love it! Loved the bus!
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The kids do have a great time. Thanks, Noelle.
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It looked like a fun event!
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It was. Lot’s of laughter heard there.
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Wow, just wow. What an amazing light show! But that bus…omg-that’s the best I’ve seen. Hohoho 🎅🏻
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Thank you, Monika. I was very pleased to find that photo. So glad you liked it. 🎄
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Wait for me. I’m still eating donuts and hot chocolate. Oh, and there’s pizza…
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Awesome school bus, John. I always like seeing the Bookmobile.That brings back wonderful memories from my childhood. The lights are wonderful.
I’ll have a slice, a donut and some hot chocolate.
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Sure you don’t want some BBQ to go with that slice?
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Well, now that you mention it. 😉
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I thought so. Who can say no to brisket.
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That school bus is so cool! I loved seeing all the goings-on and lights!
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Thank you, Kymber. Glad you liked it.
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I loved the Santa Bus. It looks like it was a fun and festive lighting for everyone.
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It was, Deborah. Thanks.
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What well thought out festivities. Love the Santa light bus, all the food (including marshmallows) and the lights!
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It was certainly fun for all.
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That bus is classic! I love holiday fun, especially the lights!!
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Thank you, Annette. 😁
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I love the bus. Impressive lights display and so much food. Cheers!
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Thank you, Jo. We had a great time.
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I love the view of looking up into the big tree! What a great display of lights (and that Santa bus is just precious!) I’m guessing, from the coats, it was a chilly night, right?
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It was about 45 so for us that is chilly. Thanks, Debbie.
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Forty-five IS cold, especially when it’s that damp sort of cold.
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Yes.
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Thanks for sharing, John. Rudolph’s rules seem reasonable and love the Santa school bus. Cute! 🎅🏻
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Thank you, Michele. It was fun.
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That looks like a lot of fun and tasty food.
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It was quite a night. Thanks, Thomas.
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I’ve said it before, you live in a fab hood.
The kids must love this, and probably adults too.
I always enjoy a trip to your Lakeway events. Thanks, John!
🐂 🐖
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There is always something going on for sure. Thanks, Resa.🐂 🐖 🐂 🐖
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🏆💋🏆
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We win
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Looks like a fun event! And this officially the first time I’ve seen a bucking reindeer ride. My lower back aches just thinking about it. 🙂
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I know what you mean. Thanks, Dave
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This looks like such a fun evening, John – the lights are beautiful!
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It was lovely, Teri. Thanks.
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A fabulous display, John 💖
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Thank you, Robbie.
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💜
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Dear John
We love the Santa Bus.
Keep well
The Fab Four of Cley
🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂
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Thank you so much. 😁
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That bus MUST have been in the latest episode of “Bus Makeover”, I just know it. And the Grinch, I knew he was missing in action . . I won’t tell.
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That guy playing the Grinch saw me taking photos and jumped out in front. Almost gave me a heart attack.
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Bahahahaha!
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Not good for an older guy.
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You had me at the Santa bus. 🙂
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Ha ha ha. Thanks, Debby
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This is a joy, John. I want to ride the bucking reindeer, but I’d better stick to smores.
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I’m with you, Jennie. Smores for sure.
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Yes!
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😊
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You live in an amazing community John and the lights, food and song choice was fantastic.. hugsx
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Thank you, Sally. It was fun for sure.
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Great Christmas spirit, dear John! Thanks for sharing it! Lights & food trucks look delicious😋🎄🍤🍤🍤🍻
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Thank you, Maria. It was delightful.
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