Yes, another miscellaneous view of the neighborhood. Today, we are going to see which holiday decorations are going up after Thanksgiving. They are still few and far between, but there are some. We are catered by the Launderette of Austin. Our Entertainment is Katrina and the Waves.

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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

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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

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.

Today, we are going to take a look at the lovely photos of the winners and honorable mention entries in the Lakeway Annual Photo Contest. The contest is open to residents of Lakeway and provides opportunities to win in seven categories. They are Birds, Community, Deer, Flora, Foliage, Vistas, and Wildlife. All photos must be taken in Lakeway. We are catered by Emmer and Rye of Austin, and our entertainment is Ringo Starr.

Get on board.

So here we are – The Winners.

Birds – Charlie Cobb – Breakfast

Community – Michael Paule – Sunrise over Honey Creek

Deer – Troy McLean – Velvet and a Bloom

Flora – Jennifer Landis – Lovely Lark

Foliage – Bill Galloway – Contemplative Bench

Vistas – Debbi Varela – Flight Across the Moon

Wildlife – Keith Everill – Squirrel

The Runners-up

Birds – Robert Kormos – Catch Me if You Can

Community – Joe ReceR – Snow Day in Tuscan Village

Deer – Renny Eisele – Fawn

Flora – Madison Cottey – The Bloom’s Buzzkill

Foliage – Robert Kormos – Hidden Song Falls

Vistas – Keith Everill – Rainbow over Mount Lakeway

Wildlife – Bill Galloway – Nothing to See Here

I hope you enjoyed the photos. Now it is time to relax with some music and food. I hope you have a great week.

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Today, we are visiting the Lakeway Greenbelt to witness the dedication of Lakeway’s official Rainbow Bridge. I was on break when this event took place, so I would like to thank The Producer for taking the photos and providing the background information. We are catered by Ezov of Austin, and our entertainment is Judy Garland.

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Pan-fried Halloumi- Texas figs, spiced saffron honey, arugula

Traditional Latke – spiced apple compote, embered labne

Jerusalem Bagel – za’atar cream cheese, smoked snapper

Khachapuri – ackawi cheese, egg, lots of herbs

Loaded Latke – fried eggs, ackawi cheese, beef bacon, chives

Sabich Benedict –  crispy eggplant, poached eggs, amba hollandaise

Green Shakshuka –  zucchini, leeks, fennel, poached eggs, toasted.

Chicken Schnitzel Sandwich – Challah, Pickled Lemon Aioli, Cabbage Salad.

Steak Shish & Eggs –  wagyu beef skewer, two eggs over easy, fried potatoes

Background from Gretchen Vance – Lakeway City Council Member

The bridge mentioned in Ms Vance’s note.

Let’s get going

There’s the sign

Before the ribbon cutting.

The original marker.

The bridge beyond the people.

Words from Mayor Pro Tem Louis Mastrangelo and City Council member Gretchen Vance, with City Council Member Kent O’Brien on the left

The ribbon is cut

An information installation at the head of the bridge next to the original monument.

A view of the monument and the information installation.

The first collar.

The next three.

Now it is time to enjoy the music and food. I wish you a lovely week.

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We are headed to the Lakeway Sculpture Garden to attend the Great Hills Brass ensemble concert sponsored by the City of Lakeway Arts Committee.  We are catered by the Launderette of Austin, and our entertainment is The John Wilson Orchestra.

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