Views of the Neighborhood – Lakeway Fairyland Walk

May 18, 2025 · by John W. Howell · in Views of the Neighborhood · 69 Comments

Let’s go

A pink flower and butterfly let’s us know we are here.

Chess players surrounded by little people’s stuff.

A sunflower gnome.

A gnome on a frog on a pole.

A flower, butterfly, and mushroom.

A bubble-blowing gnome and the elk sculptures.

A few little dragons.

Watchful Viking on a cow.

Tree, flowers, and mushrooms.

Smile. This is for our archives.

Little people and the dragon disagree.

Tortoise and annoying little folk.

Here is the cue card, man with nothing to say.

Another bubble-blowing gnome.

Time out for teachers.

Hedgehog family, ladybugs, and butterflies.

Okay, time to stop.

Obviously, there is no time to see everything, but I hope you got the idea. There is time to relax with food and music. I hope you have a lovely week.

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69 comments

Klausbernd · May 18, 2025 - 4:39 am · Reply→

Dear John
We love the little dragons.
Here, you hardly find any garden gnomes. But Siri and Selma got one modern one on our entrance, half hidden.
Happy Sunday
The Fab Four of Cley
🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · May 18, 2025 - 7:36 am · Reply→
  
  They are a lot of fun. Most houses don’t have them here either. The city makes up for it with the special display. I hope you have a terrific week, F4oC.
  
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Darlene · May 18, 2025 - 4:48 am · Reply→

The little dragons are adorable. Such a lovely walk.

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1. John W. Howell · May 18, 2025 - 7:37 am · Reply→
  
  It is scaled down from years past, but I think it is better. Thanks, Darlene.
  
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Kymber @booomcha · May 18, 2025 - 5:31 am · Reply→

It seems the little dragons are a hit. I know I liked them. It was fun going on this walk with you.

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1. John W. Howell · May 18, 2025 - 7:37 am · Reply→
  
  Thanks, Kymber. It was a lovely day too. 😊
  
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GP · May 18, 2025 - 6:20 am · Reply→

Very cute.
Some of those dragons look like gremlins. A little tomfoolery going on there?
Now remember, I like my rib eye very rare. Thank you.

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1. John W. Howell · May 18, 2025 - 7:39 am · Reply→
  
  I saw a reel where a guy ordered his rib-eye to be served from the fridge.
  
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  1. GP · May 18, 2025 - 1:22 pm · Reply→
    
    That’s it. Just knock the horns off!
    
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    1. John W. Howell · May 18, 2025 - 2:49 pm ·
      
      Ha ha ha
      
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Author Jan Sikes · May 18, 2025 - 6:53 am · Reply→

Aww, this may be my favorite Lakeway event so far! Thanks for sharing, John!

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1. John W. Howell · May 18, 2025 - 7:39 am · Reply→
  
  Thank you, Jan. I’m glad you liked it.
  
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Charles Yallowitz · May 18, 2025 - 7:34 am · Reply→

Didn’t expect the gnomes to fight a dragon in one picture. Looks like a fun event.

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1. John W. Howell · May 18, 2025 - 9:54 am · Reply→
  
  Yes, they were definitely having a disagreement.
  
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circadianreflections · May 18, 2025 - 7:44 am · Reply→

How fun and whimsical! I really liked that Gnome with the camera. 😊

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1. John W. Howell · May 18, 2025 - 9:55 am · Reply→
  
  I think you should have one in your yard. 😀
  
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  1. circadianreflections · May 18, 2025 - 10:10 am · Reply→
    
    😊
    
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robbiesinspiration · May 18, 2025 - 8:00 am · Reply→

I love the little folk, John. They are so cute.

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1. John W. Howell · May 18, 2025 - 9:56 am · Reply→
  
  Thank you, Robbie.
  
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Gwen M. Plano · May 18, 2025 - 8:06 am · Reply→

What fun, John. I kinda favor the gnome on a frog. Cute little guy. 🌞

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1. John W. Howell · May 18, 2025 - 9:59 am · Reply→
  
  I can’t imagine who thought that up, but you are right. It is cute. 😊
  
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coldhandboyack · May 18, 2025 - 8:12 am · Reply→

These folks always go all out. Keeps things fresh.

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1. John W. Howell · May 18, 2025 - 9:59 am · Reply→
  
  Our Parks and Recreation folks are terrific.
  
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Dan Antion · May 18, 2025 - 10:20 am · Reply→

This was a fun stroll, John. I love the gnome photographer, and the viking.

I’ll have the grouper and charred cabbage.

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1. John W. Howell · May 18, 2025 - 2:47 pm · Reply→
  
  Thanks, Dan. Glad you liked them. The grouper sounded very good to me too.
  
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Rebecca Cuningham · May 18, 2025 - 12:22 pm · Reply→

Fun sculptures. I think gnomes are the original minions.

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1. John W. Howell · May 18, 2025 - 2:47 pm · Reply→
  
  I think you are right, Rebeca. 😊
  
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Cindy Georgakas · May 18, 2025 - 12:43 pm · Reply→

You never lack for a good time and making fun memories, John. Love this! 💓

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1. John W. Howell · May 18, 2025 - 2:48 pm · Reply→
  
  So glad, Cindy. Thanks. 😊
  
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  1. Cindy Georgakas · May 18, 2025 - 3:43 pm · Reply→
    
    Absolutely.. you’re welcome! 😇
    
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    1. John W. Howell · May 18, 2025 - 4:09 pm ·
      
      😊
      
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Debbie · May 18, 2025 - 1:10 pm · Reply→

I like all the dragons and the bubble-blowing gnomes. The Viking on the fuzzy yak/cow is cute, too. Thanks, John, for another interesting Sunday in Lakeway!

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1. John W. Howell · May 18, 2025 - 2:48 pm · Reply→
  
  I’m glad you enjoyed it, Debbie. 😀
  
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thomasstigwikman · May 18, 2025 - 1:40 pm · Reply→

Wow, it is amazing what you do at Lakeway. What a great community. I love the little gnomes.

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1. John W. Howell · May 18, 2025 - 2:51 pm · Reply→
  
  There seems to be something going on all the time. Next week it is the high school art show.
  
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Liz Gauffreau · May 18, 2025 - 1:52 pm · Reply→

I loved the Jimmy Durante performance!

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1. John W. Howell · May 18, 2025 - 2:52 pm · Reply→
  
  Me too. Thanks, Liz.
  
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  1. Liz Gauffreau · May 18, 2025 - 6:36 pm · Reply→
    
    You’re welcome, John.
    
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    1. John W. Howell · May 18, 2025 - 8:59 pm ·
      
      😊
      
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T. W. Dittmer · May 18, 2025 - 1:56 pm · Reply→

It sure is nice, John. Thanks for sharing it with us. Lakeway does a lot of nice things.

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1. John W. Howell · May 18, 2025 - 2:54 pm · Reply→
  
  The Parks and Recreation folks are on the ball. Thanks, Tim. 😊
  
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The Coastal Crone · May 18, 2025 - 2:13 pm · Reply→

I have never seen so many different gnomes, certainly not your ordinary ones. Nice additions to a walk in the park.

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1. John W. Howell · May 18, 2025 - 3:25 pm · Reply→
  
  Thank you, Jo. Wishing you a lovely week.
  
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kethuprofumo · May 18, 2025 - 3:34 pm · Reply→

Wonderful event! Thank you for the mood, dear John.🍤🍤🍤🍻

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1. John W. Howell · May 18, 2025 - 4:09 pm · Reply→
  
  I’m glad you liked it, Maria.
  
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Marie A Bailey · May 18, 2025 - 4:11 pm · Reply→

John, this was delightful! I love all the little gnomes. Brings out the kid in me 🙂 Thank you for the tour!

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1. John W. Howell · May 18, 2025 - 4:34 pm · Reply→
  
  I think that is what the walk is designed to do. Thanks, Marie.
  
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Annette Rochelle Aben · May 18, 2025 - 4:12 pm · Reply→

Way too much fun! I have a toss-up between the wee dragons and the clever gnomes here as my favorites.

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1. John W. Howell · May 18, 2025 - 4:33 pm · Reply→
  
  I like the bubble blowing ones. Thanks, Annette.
  
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equipsblog · May 18, 2025 - 5:11 pm · Reply→

Sounds like a lot of fun.

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1. John W. Howell · May 18, 2025 - 8:26 pm · Reply→
  
  It was
  
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Sue Dreamwalker · May 18, 2025 - 6:05 pm · Reply→

Oh my…. what a delight…. So loved all the little folk John… Loved the Dragons and the disagreement one had with the little folk haha…
And the Tortoise being ridden 🙂

Such a wonderful place, especially for children, young and old 😉

Have a wonderful week 💖

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1. John W. Howell · May 18, 2025 - 8:49 pm · Reply→
  
  I’m so glad you liked it, Sue. It was a wonderful place. I hope you have a super week.
  
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  1. Sue Dreamwalker · May 19, 2025 - 5:46 pm · Reply→
    
    Thank you John, its off to a good start 🙂 xx
    
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    1. John W. Howell · May 19, 2025 - 6:02 pm ·
      
      Great news. 😊
      
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Tails Around the Ranch · May 18, 2025 - 8:26 pm · Reply→

Squeals…such a cute tour of fairyland!

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1. John W. Howell · May 18, 2025 - 9:05 pm · Reply→
  
  Thank you, Monika. 😀
  
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Sorryless · May 18, 2025 - 8:59 pm · Reply→

Very gnome-centric walk, Boss. Love the cop gnome best. I think the butterflies were my favorites overall. And Jimmy Durante to cap it off? Win!

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1. John W. Howell · May 19, 2025 - 6:48 am · Reply→
  
  The city does a great job with this every year.
  
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  1. Sorryless · May 19, 2025 - 7:55 pm · Reply→
    
    Most definitely.
    
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    1. John W. Howell · May 19, 2025 - 8:04 pm ·
      
      😊
      
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Teri Polen · May 19, 2025 - 7:57 am · Reply→

So adorable. Strangely enough, I thought about these posts yesterday. On the way to church we saw a sign that said Fairy Tour Stop in the yard of a house downtown. Never knew we had a tour like that around here.

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1. John W. Howell · May 19, 2025 - 1:06 pm · Reply→
  
  Now you should go on the next one. 😊
  
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Resa · May 19, 2025 - 3:09 pm · Reply→

That was fun, thanks John

In the end, there’s no place like gnome!

No, not Nome! Gnome!

Home?

Get out! You’re getting your sayings mixed up.

No place like home….. hmm… has a ring to it.

🛎X 🧙🏻‍♂️X 🏡X

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1. John W. Howell · May 19, 2025 - 3:16 pm · Reply→
  
  It might be a classic hit.
  🛎X 🧙🏻‍♂️X 🏡X 🧚🏼X
  
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  1. Resa · May 19, 2025 - 11:30 pm · Reply→
    
    LOL! 🏆
    
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    1. John W. Howell · May 20, 2025 - 6:45 am ·
      
      🏆🏆
      
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Jennie · May 21, 2025 - 8:02 am · Reply→

Delightful!

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1. John W. Howell · May 21, 2025 - 9:19 am · Reply→
  
  😊
  
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