Today we will motor around and check out the ice damage from the storm that passed through Texas. No need to leave the bus since we will be catered to by Paperboy of Austin. Our entertainment is who else but Vanilla Ice.

Today we are going on the heritage tour of Lakeway. There are 22 stops, and we will be chauffeured in a brand-new bus. Of course, we will have to take our bus to get there. We are catered by Odd Duck of Austin, and our entertainment is The Who.

Menu

Starters

Gulf seafood ceviche, carrot leche de tigre, strawberry, radish, potato chips

Grilled kale salad, fennel, citrus, sunchoke dukkah, shiitake ranch

Charred broccoli, chèvre, mole spice, apple gastrique, sesame

Cast iron cheddar cornbread, green garlic butter

Mushroom tamal, kohlrabi cheese, field greens, cilantro

Smoked oyster chowder, turnip, pork belly, brassica greens, pork rinds

Main

Capellini pasta, sunchoke cacio e pepe, TX cheddar, carrot salsa macha

Blackened redfish, sourdough sauce, wilted romaine, pecan, lemon

Grilled quail, XO fried rice, braised greens, beet BBQ, fried chicken skin

Dry-aged wagyu burger, blue beer cheese, tostada, pork birria jam, cabbage slaw

Aged pork loin, tzatziki, caramelized fennel, beets, pepitas

Chile beer glazed short rib, radish kimchi, Japanese sweet potato, peanut

Dessert

Lime mousse, strawberry sorbet, puffed rice, butter mochi

Sunchoke blondie, caramelized white chocolate, sherry vinegar caramel, cocoa nib ice cream

Salted peanut butter budino, chocolate cake, marshmallow creme, dark chocolate-covered peanut butter cookie

All aboard.

Here is the map of the tour and a list of the stops.

After the tour, we each get a hardcover book about Lakeway.

That bus makes ours look a little shabby. Not as lovely inside, I’ll bet.

There are the registration tents. Yes, we had to have reservations.

We can also meet the mayor, who is here somewhere, and Gwen Wunneberger, who as a girl, lived in the cabin in the background.

Gotta have a sweet and cup of coffee but don’t spoil your brunch.

Always terrific to be welcomed.

The old Liebelt cabin was moved to this spot.

Kay Andrews, dressed in a period costume, gives us a tour of the cabin.

A horse-drawn hay cutter sits in the cabin yard.

Behind the cabin sits a replica of August Liebelt’s headstone in honor of him.

It is time to get on the other bus for the tour. If you really want to see what the tour is like. you can visit a previous post on the subject HERE

I hope you enjoyed the tour. Now, let’s sit back and enjoy the food and entertainment. I hope you have a terrific week.

Well, we are back to finish the scavenger hunt. If you missed part I, you can go HERE and check it out. We will be doing the even numbers today. We are catered by Nixta of Austin. Our entertainment is Chicago.

So jump on, and let’s go.

So, right away, we have a problem. This should be number two, but it looks like someone took it. So, after we complete the puzzle, we will have to figure out which letter goes with the number 2.

Ah. At least we have number 4.

Number six, taking a nap.

Number 8 overlooks the drought-ravished Lake Travis.

A certain number, 10.

Number 12 in the mountain laurel.

High flying number 14.

Number 16 on the ground.

Looks like a ground pandemic. Number 18 is there as well.

Number 20 in the trees.

Number 22 has been benched.

Number 24 on a spindly oak.

Numer 26 marks the end of the hunt.

The missing letter was U. The puzzle is solved. I hope you had a good time. Now relax, have some food and listen to the music.

Today we are going on a scavenger hunt sponsored by Lakeway Parks and Recreation. It is titled the GOOD “TIME” SCAVENGER HUNT, and here is a description by the city. Happy New Year, Lakeway! It’s a “good time” to celebrate the start of 2023 with Parks & Recreation! As you walk the lower level of Lakeway City Park, you will find 26 clocks along the trail. Each clock has a letter and number that corresponds to the hidden answer key. Solve the secret message and win a prize!

We are being catered by Canje Caribbean of Austin. Our entertainment is Time of My Life from Dirty Dancing.

Menu

Striped Bass

Tamarind, Rum Butter, Green Mango, Papaya 

Acorn Squash

Coconut Choka, Passion Fruit, Black Beans

Curry Wagyu Beef

Rutabaga, Coconut Milk, Chili Oil 

Wild Boar Pepper Pot

Cassareep, Orange Peel, Ginger 

Grilled Pork Guisado

Berkshire Pork Chop, Tomato, Tomato 

Jerk Chicken

½ Heritage Chicken, Ginger Pineapple Glaze

Let’s get rolling. We only have time for half of the alphabet when we get there. We will be hunting the clocks in order, starting with the odd numbers (yes, we are making it difficult), and then we will fill out the key at the end of today. After next week we should have the puzzle solved.

Okay, here’s the first one.  Letter H.

The number three. Letter Q.

Five and V.

Seven is J

Nine equals A

Eleven S. The wind blew this one to the ground.

Lucky thirteen is a K.

Fifteen a D and another grounder.

Seventeen a lazy Z.

Nineteen a Y. Y? because we like you. (not too many of your know where that came from)

Twenty-one is an I.

Twenty-three a W.

Twenty-five, the last for today is a G.

So here is our Key filled out.

Any guesses?

Now that you have worked so hard sit back and enjoy the food and the show.

Well, here we are on the last Sunday before Christmas. This means we need to tour the neighborhood to view the holiday decorations. The Producer and I previewed the decorations and selected the final choices. There were nine categories of the display. The tenth is one for you to describe and is at the end of the post. We are doing some hot chocolate on the bus because, believe it or not, it is cold outside. We found some suggested combos for the chocolate, so all the makings are available for you to make your own. Our entertainment is She and Him. (Don’t miss this one)

Menu suggestions.

So get on, and let’s go.

The first category is Best Mailbox Display – Perfect Texas tie-in.

The Second category is the Best Use of a Vehicle.

Next is Best Traditional Display

The Fourth is Best Candy Cane Display. This is the Lakeway police station.

The Fifth is Best Runway Light Display

The Sixth is the Most Overdone Inflatable Display. Can you count them?

The Seventh is The Best Crossover Holiday Display.

The Eighth is The Best Cultural Display.

The Ninth is the Best Completely Over the Top Display.

And finally, here is the one that you choose the category. Just let us know in the comments.

So that is our tour. Time to relax and enjoy the music and hot chocolate. Wishing you a terrific week

Today we are going to attend the opening of the Trail of Lights in Lakeway, sponsored by the Lakeway Department of Parks and Recreation. Since this event starts at sundown, we will only have dessert. We are being catered by The Yard Milkshake Bar of Austin. Our entertainment is Pilot.

Menu

Let’s get rolling

Although we are a little early, the cookie decorating place is ready.

Compose a letter to Santa?

The bookmobile getting set up.

Facepainting. (of course)

Here is where the big man himself holds court.

There’s pizza.

Hot chocolate.

A bucking reindeer.

Jumbo Tron with the movie Polar Express playing.

Games.

Spirit of the season

The band is getting ready

Fires are ready for s’mores.

A sample of what everyone came to see.

Another shot.

I hope you enjoyed seeing the preparations for the grand opening of the Trail of Lights. Enjoy your milkshake and the music.

Very seldom do we get colors of fall here in this part of Texas. Given the drought situation, we did not expect much. Then suddenly, we got a little rain, and the trees said in unison, “Let’s go for it.” So today, we are going to see what they look like. We are being catered by Olamaie of Austin. Pay no attention to the prices. It’s covered. Our entertainment is Neil Young.

Menu

So let’s get rolling.

The first view is a Bradford pear just beginning to turn.

Red berries.

A great ingredient for one of my favorite liquors. Juniper berries

A bush version of the red berries.

A Bradford pear in full glory.

A deciduous oak in the foreground and a Bradford pear in the back.

Another deciduous oak.

Bradford pears.

An old Bradford pear.

A crape myrtle

More red berries

A golden color deciduous oak.

Today we are going to attend the Safety Day exhibitions in Lakeway. This annual affair brings together Police, Fire, and Rescue teams from Travis county. The idea is to bring awareness to the community of the services available and educate safety practices. We are catered by Jew Boy Burgers in Austin. Our entertainment is Johnny Cash.

Menu

Today we are going to a concert in the park in Lakeway.  The Band of the Hills which is a community band for all ages is having a concert in the park. We are being catered by Buffalina Due pizza of Austin. Our entertainment is Chicago.

Menu

marinara – tomato, garlic, oregano.

margherita – tomato, mozzarella, basil, parmesan.

calabrese – tomato, mozzarella, basil, salami, serrano, garlic, parm.

fresca – mozzarella, prosciutto piccante, arugula, lemon oil, parm.

taleggio – mozzarella, sausage, scallion, parmesan.

pepperoni – tomato, mozzarella, oregano, parmesan.

red pie – tomato, double garlic, double parmesan, chili flake, oregano.

vodka arrabiatta – vodka sauce, fontina, mozzarella, garlic, oregano, parmesan, chili flake, black pepper.

four cheese – mozzarella, taleggio, fontina, parmesan.

mustard greens – sausage, garlic confit, lemon oil, pecorino.

apple pie – parm cream, fontina, moss, blue cheese.

eggplant parmesan – tomato, garlic, oregano, chili flake, mozzarella, basil.

veggie supreme – tomato, sungolds, mushrooms, peppers, onions, basil, garlic, chili oil.

mushroom – mozzarella, taleggio, spiced creme fraiche, red onion, parmesan.

pickle pie – mozzarella, fontina, oregano, giardiniera, chili flake, chili oil.

So hop on the bus and let’s get rolling.

Here is a boy scout and his sister guiding in the crowds.

Lakeway Justice center is the location.

We are on time. Looks like a Baritone player is a little late.

Looking at the heron sculpture in the distance gave rise to an interesting view of instrument cases.

Don’t worry about donating. You’re covered.

The director is beginning the concert.

We need to find a seat.

Not here.

Maybe we can sit with the Elk.

Here we go. A nice comfortable spot with the chessplayers

I hope you had a good time. Sit back and enjoy the concert and food. Chicago wants to play one song for sure. I hope you have a great week.