Today, we are visiting the Lakeway Municipal Utility District (LMUD) for an open house and to check out the seed library. LMUD had an open house on Earth Day, and through the miracle of the time clock, we can go back and take a look. We are catered by Stella San Jac of Austin. Our entertainment is Simon and Garfunkel
Menu
All American – Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Crispy Hash Brown, Sourdough Toast
Chorizo & Potato Tacos – Eggs, White Cheddar, Crème Fresca, Roasted Salsa
Grapefruit Curd Parfait – House Made Granola, Greek Yogurt, Texas Berries
Vegetarian – Pecan Praline French Toast Bourbon Maple Syrup, Vanilla Whipped Cream
Steel Cut Oats – Sorghum, Texas Pecans, Dried Fruit
Chicken & Waffle – Bourbon Maple Syrup, Country Gravy, Fried Herbs
Steak & Eggs -Flat Iron, Pickled Onion, Chimichurri, Crispy Hash, Over Easy Egg
Short Rib Grilled Cheese – Hawaiian Roll, Smoked Cheddar, Caramelized Onion, Jus, Fries
Shrimp & Grits – Blackened Shrimp, Cheddar Corn Grits, Creole Sausage Gravy
Fried Avocado Salad – Charred Corn, Candied Jalapeño, Queso Fresco, Cholula Ranch
Let’s get on the bus
A look at the exterior of the LMUD building
A marker explaining the history of the establishment of LMUD
An outdoor garden with indigenous plants
A lot of material to read and research.
The seed library. When taking seeds record what was taken. When returning seeds record what was returned.
Seeds that are in the process of return.
More examples of returned seeds.
Educational videos. Pictured is the gayfeather.
Scenes of LMUD’s growth and project work.
Every open house has a refreshment location.
I hope you enjoyed the tour and now it is time for food and music. Here’s wishing you a peaceful week.
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This is such a great idea, John.
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I thought so too, Robbie. It was nice to see people talking about seeds and water conservation, too.
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Yes, I agree 💝
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I love this organized information and the protection of indigenious plants by collecting their seeds, John! Great work! Best wishes, Michael
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It is a good thing to do for sure. Thank you, Michael.
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I’m liking that seed library idea. Education for Nature is primary in sustaining an ecosystem around humans.
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So true, GP. The more people know about that concept, the better they can do it. Thank you.
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What a wonderful idea. I love this and wish more communities did something similar. That menu looks awesome, it would be hard for me to pick. Thanks for the moving version of Bridge Over Troubled Waters.
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I thought the song was in keeping with the water district’s mission. 😊 Thanks, Darlene.
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Seed libraries are a pretty interesting concept. They seem to be getting more common.
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It does seem that way, Charles. I keep reading more about them.
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Working to protect the environment and indigenous plants is the right thing to do. It’s nice to see that Lakeway is doing that, John. It’s great to hear Simon & Garfunkel!
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Thank you, Tim. This community is concerned with helping to promote conservation. 😀
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What a great day! Thanks for taking us with you! I’ve never heard of a seed garden! It’s so cool and how awesome to have such amazing entertainers!
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Thanks, Cindy. 😀
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What a great thing to do. Sounds like you had an interesting day.
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It was interesting. Thanks, Esther.
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That was a very soulful performance of “Bridge Over Troubled Water.”
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Yes, it was. I noticed Paul sang where he doesn’t usually sing.
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Another remarkable place to visit in your community. I love the idea of the returned seeds!
And I probably would try the Fried Avocado Salad – I do love avocados.
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That salad sounded good to me, too.
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Yum!
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I love this! And it’s timetly because the book I am reading/listening to, is about a seed vault in Antarctica. Your town is just too cool.
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Thank you, Dale. Cool is a good word to describe this place.
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Well chosen by you, John.
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Wonderful idea, John — thanks for taking me along. And I’ve gotta say, “Bridge Over Troubled Water” remains one of my all-time favorite songs!
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Mine too. It was the first album that I listened to with earphones. It was fabulous.
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We played a fabulous version in marching band in college — and always brought down the house!
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I can imagine.
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I’ve never been to a seed library. The LMUD building is a nice looking building. Have a peaceful week you too.
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Thanks for coming along, Thomas.
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This was a first for me, and I loved it Boss. And that short rib grilled cheese sounds divine.
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It does sound good, and I don’t eat beef.
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This is a cool concept. Thanks for telling us about it.
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Thank you.
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Quite a forward looking group.
I’ll have the scrambled eggs, bacon, crispy hash browns and sourdough toast, but you knew that 😉
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I did. Told the chef not to argue.
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A forward thinking community! Thanks for sharing, John.
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I agree with you. Thanks for the visit.
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I’ll take a double order of the Pecan Praline French Toast – I’m drooling just thinking about it!
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Yum for sure.
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A seed library–how very clever.
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Yes, it is. Thanks, Jacqui.
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I love the VotN and this one is putting a big smile on my heart!
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So glad you like it, Annette
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That seed library is absolutely brilliant! What a cool thing your neighborhood puts on.
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I agree. Pretty smart folks here.
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They definitely know how to do amazing events!
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Great idea!
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I agree.
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Looks like a great way to spend a Sunday, John! By the way, what’s that huge seed in the sandwich baggie?
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I don’t know what that seed is, Barbara.
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I’d be tempted to plant it – but I’m guessing you’d need a lot of space!
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I’m thinking the same thing.
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What a great idea, John, and I’m sure the Chorizo & Potato Tacos are all gone now, but they sure sound good!
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No, we always have some in the freezer.
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Oh, great, take some out and I’ll be right over! 😂
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😊
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A fun community project. 🙂
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Yes. A good one too.
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🙂
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That’s a cool idea!
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I agree, Deborah. Thanks.
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Boy, did that song bring back memories….
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Always a good thing, Steve.
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Nice!
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😊
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