Category Views of the Neighborhood
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 […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Lakeway Photo Festival
This week we will look at the winners of the recently completed Lakeway photo festival. The rules were all photos were to be taken in Lakeway by Lakeway residents. The Lakeway Arts Committee put on another fantastic contest this year, receiving 164 submissions from 54 talented local photographers. This year’s categories included Artistic, Community, Nature/Greenery, […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Art in Bee Cave
We are off to Bee Cave Texas a town three miles up the road. They are holding an art show on the common ground of the Galleria of Shops. We will be catered by Bufalina of Austin. Our entertainment is Robert Palmer Menu Salad bibb salad – mustard vinaigrette, soft herbs, honey crisp apple caesar […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Looking for Blooms
Today we are going to cruise the neighborhood looking for anything blooming. It is still a little early for the crape myrtles to be fully out, but maybe we can catch a glimpse of some early bloomers. We are being catered by Salt Lick BBQ of Driftwood, TX. Our entertainment is The Turtles. Menu So […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Water features
Today is another slow one in Lakeway, so we will visit some features folks have placed in their yards. I had hoped to get photos of the water bubbling in fountains, but most are not turned on for our visit. Fountains of a certain size have been restricted due to the lack of rain. We […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Yard Decorations
Happy Mother’s Day I have to admit it is a slow week in the neighborhood. The Producer did see some unusual yard decorations, so that is what the tour is all about today. We are being catered by Ten Ten of Austin. Our entertainment is The Yardbirds. (Of course) Menu Grilled squash, black garlic, baby […]
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