Tag Archives: Views of the Neighborhood
Views of the Neighborhood – City Wide Garage Sale – Oh My
Today we’re going to the Lakeway City Wide garage sale at the Activity Center. We are being catered by Gourdough’s of Austin. Our entertainment is Green Day. Menu SOUTHERN SPICE AND EVERYTHING NICE THE TOWANDA – HOUSE-BATTERED FRIED GREEN TOMATOES, POACHED EGG, AND HORSERADISH HOLLANDAISE THE FRENCH-EE – DONUT FRENCH TOAST TOPPED WITH POWDERED SUGAR, […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Potpourri
As you can see from the headline, we are going to see different things today. We are catered by Salty Sow in Austin. Our entertainment is Pink who is appearing here in Austin at the Austin City Limits festival and agreed to stop by. Menu STARTERS TRUFFLED DEVILED EGGS Salty Sow bacon bits SALTY SOW […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Model Display by Bruce Foster of Lakeway
Today we are heading to the Lakeway Activity Center. Employee Bruce Foster has shared a small portion of his model cars at the Activity Center through October 15. Bruce says he has well over 500 in his current collection and has probably given away that many. As usual, we will have food, and in keeping […]
Views of the Neighborhood – OG Agave’s Plant Paradise
Today we are going to a cactus and succulent purveyor in Lakeway. I think you will be amazed at the beauty and number of plants. Mary Caroline and Matthew Shreves began their business on Instagram and opened a storefront in March this year. The couple has over 1000 cacti, agave, and succulents online and at […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Lakeway Cornhole Tournament
Today we are going to the first annual cornhole tournament in Lakeway. It is a double elimination open to teams of two. We are being catered by Craig Os Pizza. Our entertainment is Menu SPECIALTY PIZZAS House Special Pizza sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, Italian sausage, mushrooms, caramelized onions, roasted green peppers Margarita Olive Oil, Mozzarella, Fresh […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Potpourri
Since not much is happening in Lakeway this week, I thought we would just take a bike ride and check up on a few things. I’ve still ordered catering from Dee Dee’s Thai food truck in Austin. Our entertainment is Allman Brothers. Menu Pad KaPow – Spicy stir-fried pork sauteed in our homemade chili paste, […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Lakeway Activity Center Art Show
Yes, today we are going to the Lakeway Activity Center, where an art show is in progress. These are local artists and in addition to the show at the Activity Center, several artists have opened their studios for visits. We won’t be going to those since I don’t think the artists will be prepared for […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Shark Week Scavenger Hunt Part II
Here we are getting ready for the Shark Week Scavenger Hunt part II. First of all, I want to apologize for the quality of the photos. The Producer’s images are sharp and clear; mine look like I developed them in a milk bath. Not sure what happened, but hope you can enjoy them anyway. We […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Shark Week Scavenger Hunt – Part I
This week we are going on a scavenger hunt sponsored by the Lakeway Parks and Recreation. Here is some information about the hunt. 26 shark pages are hidden along the walking trail at Lakeway City Park. One for each letter of the alphabet! You will find them along the sidewalk from the upper level, through […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Drought and Preview
Today, we will visit Lake Travis in Lakeway to assess the effects of the drought and the 22 days straight of above 100-degree F (37.7 C) temperatures. Also, there will be a new scavenger hunt next week, but I think previewing it while we are at the lake would be fun. We are being catered […]



















