Category Views of the Neighborhood
Views of the Neighborhood – Inspirational Rocks
Today, we will go to the Greenbelt to look at a newly installed feature, which is inspirational rocks. We are also going to the Activity Center to see some kids creating rocks. We are being catered by L’oca D’oro of Austin. Our entertainment is Simon and Garfunkel. Brunch menu Fresh Mozzarella, blistered shishito, marinated & […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Lakeway Art Show
Today we are going to visit the activity center and the art show. We are catered by Clarks of Austin, and our entertainment is Rod Stewart. Menu New England Clam Chowder – Chive, Chervil, Bacon, Oyster Crackers Roasted Golden Beet Salad – Watermelon, Sheep’s Milk Feta, Mint, Toasted Pistachios Wood Grilled Shrimp – Toast Pea […]
Views of the Neighborhood – An Other Person’s Treasure.
We are going to take a look at some of the things people have decided they no longer need. Yes, it is another look at the trash. We are catered by Bird Bird Biscuit. Our entertainment is Queen. Menu So let’s go. Our first view is a kiddie assortment. Maybe outgrown, but the Salvation Army […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Different Things
Today we are going to go to the neighborhood and look at two different things. We are being catered by Con Todo of Austin. Our entertainment is Patsy Cline. Menu (click to enlarge if needed) We are ready This is a mailbox in the neighborhood. This photo was pulled from Google by The Producer. It […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Water Sources for Deer
For those who follow this blog, you know it has been hot here in Texas. In fact, I’ve talked too much about it. One item I haven’t mentioned is the deer. As you can imagine, the deer need water sources with all the heat. Today, we are taking a tour to see what folks are […]
Views of the Neighborhood – The Merci Train
Linda Leinen, a remarkable historian of all things Texas, wrote to me last week with some information about The Merci Train. Here is a little about the train taken from the Merci Train Website, which is HERE. The Texas site is HERE. The Merci Train was a train of 49 French railroad box cars filled […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Topography and Rocks
Today we are going to cruise the neighborhood. I want to show you two things. The first is to give you an idea of the topography and house placement in Lakewat. The second is to show how some folks use abundant rocks. We are catered by Quantos Tacos Foodtruck of Austin. (Mexico City Street food). […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Potpourri
Today we are going on a trip to the unusual. Today’s collection is varied and not related to a theme. We are catered by Ezov of Austin. Our entertainment is The Eurythmics. Menu Appetizer Crudo – albacore, pistachio, pomegranate, bay leaf oil Smashed cucumber – smoked labne, nigella, amba, AleppoCampfire Kohlrabi – grilled, braised, […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Rockers and Swings
Since this is pre-Fourth of July, The Producer and I thought we might like some Fourth of July decoration photos. Unfortunately, the folks in the neighborhood did not agree since none of the decorations are up. So we had to switch gears and bring you the next best thing. (wait for it) Porch swings and […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Flora and Fauna
It is time to start looking at the early summer blooms and check on the deer. We are being catered by Interstellar Bar B Que of Austin. Our entertainment is Miley Cyris. Menu BEEF KIELBASA – All beef traditional Polish style sausage in a pork casing JALAPEÑO POPPER SAUSAGE – Beef and pork blend in […]
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