Views of the Neighborhood – Potpourri

Today we have nothing specific to look at so we will cruise the neighborhood to see what is going on. Hopefully we can catch sight of Thanksgiving decorations. We are catered by Joe’s Bakery of Austin. Our entertainment is Keith Urban

 

Menu

JOEY ROCHA PLATE –  Two eggs any style with side of pork carne guisada, potatoes, beans, sausage or bacon, & two tortiilas
BARBACOA PLATE – Two eggs any style with side of barbacoa, beans, potatoes, & two tortillas
15.25
PORK CHOP PLATE – Two eggs* any style with 4 oz. breaded pork chop, side of beans, potatoes, & two tortillas
MIGA CON TODO PLATE –  Two scrambled eggs with corn chips, onions, tomatoes, & jalapenos topped
with cheese, side of beans, & two tortillas
MIGA PLATE – Two scrambled eggs with corn chips & topped with cheese, side of beans, & two tortillas
CHICHARRONE PLATE – Two eggs any style with side of fried pork skins cooked in salsa, side of beans, potatoes, & two tortillas
HUEVOS RANCHEROS PLATe – Two eggs any style with ranchero sauce, side of beans, potatoes, bacon or sausage, & two tortillas
HUEVOS A LA MEXICANA – PLATE – Two scrambled eggs mixed with tomato, onions, & jalapenos, side of beans, bacon, &
two tortillas

Picture of an old time school bus

The bus is ready

There is a cute mailbox topper. Margaritaville truck.

How about a flying pig that is tied down. (go figure)

Aw Mom and fawn ready for the holidays.

There it is. A Thanksgiving decoration.

Santa, Mickey, and Snoopy after the office party.

A herd of Raideer outside the Activity Center.

Preparations underway for the walk of lights in December.

A buck wondering about the idiot with a camera.

The Producer’s Hibiscus.

Hard to explain. Looks like a post apocalyptic fraternity party.

Let’s finish with a Turkey blow-up.

Time now for music and food. I hope you have a lovely week.

 

 

 

75 comments

  1. Darlene's avatar

    Great decorations. I love the heard of reindeer. Happy Sunday to everyone at your house.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Darlene.

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  2. Jaye Marie & Anita Dawes's avatar

    Thanks for inviting us on this walk, John. I desperately needed to get out of the house! (and it looks a lot warmer where you are!)

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Yes, we are in the low 80s (26sC). Lovely weather.

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      1. Jaye Marie & Anita Dawes's avatar

        we have just had a week of single figure temps, but it’s supposed to warm up a bit this week…

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar

          That will be nice if it does.

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        2. Jaye Marie & Anita Dawes's avatar

          They never get our weather right, something about being protected by the South Downs…

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        3. John W. Howell's avatar

          We have the same problem here. The lake supposedly keeps the weather away.

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        4. Jaye Marie & Anita Dawes's avatar

          Most of the time, it is a good thing, but it keeps the thunderstorms away too, which is a shame…

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  3. OIKOS™- Art, Books & more's avatar

    Fact is, you have a very creative and artistic skilled neighborhood, John! I love the fraternity party. 😉 Best wishes, Michael

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  4. robbiesinspiration's avatar

    Thanksgiving doesn’t seem to be a big decorating holiday, John

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      No. It is on the minor side of decorating. 😊

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  5. joynealkidney's avatar

    We’re entertained easily, aren’t we, John!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      It would seem so, Joy. 😀

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  6. Dan Antion's avatar

    I love the fraternity party, John. With that crew, there’s no danger of overloading the balcony.

    Eggs over medium with the pork chop, side of beans, potatoes, & two tortillas will do nicely for me today.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I think I will have that as well.

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  7. noelleg44's avatar

    There is always something interesting to see in your neighborhood. We have Christmas lights up in my daughter’s area. Thanksgiving seems to have gone the way of the dodo.

    I like the Miga Con Todo but I just had eggs for breakfast!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thanksgiving is not one we dwell on fir sure, Noelle. Thanks. 😊

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  8. T. W. Dittmer's avatar

    The decorations are really nice, John. It’s good to see them.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thanks, Tim. I agree with you. It is good. 😊

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  9. lois's avatar

    haha! I love the frat party. Next Saturday’s ride with Voodoo Rangers should be right to this house. Hey! You might even want to walk there! 😀

    I have a small collection of ‘when pigs fly’ figurines, so if I bought that house, the mailbox topper would have to be included in the sale. 🐷

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I think we can convince the owner to leave the pig, Lois. I definately could walk if the destination was the frat party.

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  10. Tails Around the Ranch's avatar

    Your neighborhood looks like a lot of fun peeps live there. I think I might like having the Margaritaville neighbor next door. Cheers on a chilly Sunday, John.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      We are at 68 degrees here for a high. I’m getting my winter duds out.

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      1. Tails Around the Ranch's avatar

        How cute you are. It’s 53 but feels like 47 with 11 mph wind. Usually that’s not horrible but it’s cloudy and grey…i. e. shivers 🥶

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar

          53???? Time for the goose down, let alone the wind chill. 🥶

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        2. Tails Around the Ranch's avatar

          Bwahahaha. I figured you’d react that way. I’m to the point where I may need to turn the furnace on!

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  11. circadianreflections's avatar

    LOL! I thought Santa and friends looked a bit tipsy too, and the Halloween Skellies must like it there so much they decided to keep the party going well into Christmas. Thanks for sharing the decor du jour in your neighborhood. It was a fun post.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you for coming along, Deborah. 😀

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  12. coldhandboyack's avatar

    Looks like all the holidays tied together.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      It seems that way. There are still Hallowen decorations up too.

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  13. GP's avatar

    I think most of your neighbors will be going from Halloween straight into Christmas. That fraternity party simply combines the two – I love it! lol

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I don’t think Thanksgiving is a big item in terms of decorations.

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  14. Dale's avatar

    Now that my strict diet is over, the whole menu looks good!

    Love the mailbox toppers, especially the Margaritaville one!

    Don’t remember the last time I saw a yellow hibiscus! It’s a beauty.

    Love the Skellie party!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      It is a beauty. One bloom at a time.

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      1. Dale's avatar

        How lovely!

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  15. Liz Gauffreau's avatar

    I think you’re right about the post apocalyptic fraternity party.

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  16. Annette Rochelle Aben's avatar

    I am smiling way too much at the frat party – I think I have been to a couple of those w-a-y back when…

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  17. kethuprofumo's avatar

    I adore a decorative imagination of your district, dear John! Unlike the blue chicken country, you remember about feast joys.🎄🌜🌠🎄🍤🍤🍤🍻

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Blue chicken country deserves itself.

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  18. Michele Lee's avatar

    Definitely a little bit of everything. 😂

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      That’s for sure. Thanks, Michele.

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  19. Teagan Riordain Geneviene's avatar

    Haha! This was a terrific cruise around the neighborhood, John. The skeletons were funny, but your description “post apocalyptic fraternity party” is hysterical. Hugs.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Teagan. I have a difficult time understanding the decorations at that house. Hugs back. (SPAM rescue)

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  20. thomasstigwikman's avatar

    A lot of interesting decorations. I liked the tied down flying pig and you got a visit from a real deer.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      We are surrounded by deer. This buck was unique in that he seemed to pose for the photo. Thanks, Thomas

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      1. thomasstigwikman's avatar

        Yes it was a great photo

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  21. jilldennison's avatar

    Hmmmm … I think I would like just a small Barbacoa Plate. And perhaps a bottle of water? Awwwwwww … what a fun view of da hood, John! I loved the flying pig, the mom and fawn, and most especially the buck checking out the dude with the camera! Great way to spend a Sunday!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Jill. So glad you enjoyed the post.

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  22. Sue Dreamwalker's avatar

    Good to see people embracing the Holiday Season John…. The skeletons looked as if they were in party mood 🙂 with their hat on 🙂

    Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving when it arrives.. 🙂 (🦃 I think this is supposed to be a turkey 🙂 )

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Sue. We will be enjoying our Thanksgiving for sure.

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      1. Sue Dreamwalker's avatar

        Wonderful .. xx ❤

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  23. Teri Polen's avatar

    You had to know my favorite would be the Santa skeletons, lol.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I was sure you would like those. Thanks, Teri.

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  24. Resa's avatar

    Well that was a bit of fun, thank you!

    Wasn’t it just Christmas last month? Nice shot of the deer! Did you spot the idiot with the camera?

    Great music selection this week!

    OX OX

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I did spot the idiot. I’m with you, I thought we just finished Christmas.🎅X

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      1. Resa's avatar

        Lol!
        Time – spelled – Zoom
        🍁X 🎅X

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  25. dgkaye's avatar

    Looks like Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas are all going strong. 🙂

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      All at once, too. 😀

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  26. Jennie's avatar

    Love the fraternity party and your hibiscus. These were great, John.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      So glad you liked them, Jennie.

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  27. Sorryless's avatar

    You and Keith were spot on about this post featuring a little bit of everything. But I do believe the focus was the same as always. Fun.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Yes indeed, fun.

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