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YESTERDAY
We spent the last full day of this outing doing what we did for the previous several days... Sit and read, with the occational walk.  We hit a week with great weather with the exception of the mist the first day or so.  This RV park is unusually quiet in terms of movement in and out as well as few children even though it is spring break.  We made a good choice and look forward to our next trip in a month or so.

We head home this morning

Little New To Report

Well, just as we have experienced in the past, it seems to take about 3 days to "get into" being on vacation, and then one only as a couple of days to enjoy it fully, before it is time to start thinking about the return.  Today was another easy day..  We only left to go to Dripping Springs for Carols Peach Salsa. She got 4 jars along with a few other kinds to try.

We walked Cody twice around the mile trail and Carol sat with "the group" for an hour or so.  No new pictures today, although it was sunny, calm, and warmish.

More on Fredricksburg

Tuesday March 12... A "do nothing at all" day today.  Bright and sunny... low 70s.  Long walk with Cody and reading.  Carol just now left the site for the first time (4:45 pm) to join the circle of old timers sitting across the way... about 14 of them.  I would have little to add even if I could hear something so I'll mind the dogs and RV.  

I did talk with one fellow this morning.  He recommends "Rio Raft" RV which is near Canyon Lake... It looks nice on the web but says "no pets" during the summer season. ??  

We have enjoyed the lack of something that needs doing and look forward to more tomorrow; although we do have a trip into Dripping Springs planned to buy some of Carol's favorite Peach Salsa.  It is great on baked potatoes.


She contributes the following on the subject of Fredricksburg...

One of Carol's favorite cities is Fredericksburg, Tx, not for the shopping or wine but for the beautiful limestone buildings. With the gorgeous architectural buildings like the old medical hospital which now houses the kitchen wares shop. The old bank that houses a real estate office. Our first visit to Fredericksburg was in 2005 and the town has worked to preserve the Main Street buildings that now sell upscale wares. It's hard to believe that the yellow soil can grow peaches. The wineries have taken bloom: Fiesta Winery, Woodrose Winery, Becker Vineyards, Messina Hof, Grape Creek, Chisholmrail Winery, Pedernales Cellars, William Chris, Hilmy Cellars, Rancho Ponte, Four Point Cellars, Texas Hills Vineyard...  anyway that will get you started if that is your thing to do!

Night # 280

Last night, Sunday, was the 280th night we have spent in this RV according to my "log."  We got it in Oct of 2006.  We still enjoy it and are quite comfortable.  It got down to 37 last night but the little electric heater is sufficient.  Today was clear and low 60's.   We drove the 45 min or so west on Hwy 290 to Fredricksburg; one of our favorite towns to visit.  On the way, we made the usual stop at Wild Seed Farm where Carol got some plants and other gifts, etc.  This place has two buildings of gifts, jams, etc.. as well as a very extensive nursery, pottery and acres and acres of wild flowers they harvest for their seeds.

 Fredricksbug is a little town of 10,000 that has become a very popular tourist destination.  The streets are lined with little boutique kinds of places.  It was founded in 1847 by German immigrants who walked up from the port of Galveston. Known as the Peach Capital of TX, it is the home town of Admiral Nimitz and also has the National Museum of the War in the Pacific... which we have been through several times. Very worthwhile visit.

Today, however, the city was packed with tourists as it is spring break week.  Carol hit some favorites shops but we didn't even try to get the intended nice lunch.  We just stopped at WalMart to pick up some things and a steak for supper on the grill.   Another easy day.   A couple more pictures on the blog  HERE

A Really Nice Sunday

Partly cloudy and mid 60's all day.  Some breeze.   A super day... we just sat around, which is the objective.   I did take Cody for a couple of mile walk through the "trails."   Of the 27 acres, most is as shown.   Juniper and some Live Oak.   Much of the underbrush has been cleared out over the years by the owner ... they chip it up and use in on the trails.  Couldn't be easier or more pleasant walking.

Over the years, kids and others have made interesting carins and other little offerings in various places out of the rocks and sticks.  Saddly, some of the "best" ones I remember from a year ago are gone.  For more pictures you can view the web album at  THIS LINK

Carol did her part visiting with neighbors who were gathering across from us.  I find it easier to keep the dogs company... a group of people, particularly in a breeze, is hard for me to participate in.

Sun at Last

It has been somewhat foggy with light mist ever since we got here yesterday.  Temp in mid 60's. Mist let up about 2:00 pm and just now.. about 4:15 pm the sun peeked out for 5 minutes....  for the first time today.

We slept in this morning; 7:30 for me and the dogs; 8:30 for Carol. A good morning to just veg out.. then, of course, went to HEB in Dripping Springs.  A very nice new store.  No problem finding stuff to do with good internet, Kindle, and books.  But we do look forward to sitting outside as usual.  Monday perhaps, as rain likley on Sundeay.

We took a nice walk through the Juniper forrest with Cody and will settle in for the rest of the evening.


I have heard it said that one can never have too many silk blouses or electronic gadgets. Here, we only see 3, but the smart phone is in the window and the TV is on. 

Might that be Amazon electronics she is browsing on ??

2013 RV Season Begins - Cottonwood Creek

Our first outing of the year is to Cottonwood Creek RV park...  near Dripping Springs TX.. a little west of Austin.  Rig is in fine shape.. An easy 3 1/2 hour drive from home.  Was a bit drizzly the last 100 miles or so today.   We are in site 24 at the top of the hill. Trees on the west side.. reasonable grass for hill country.

WiFi is very good.  Cell phone unpredictable.  TV Austin stations.
We did not leave the site this afternoon, except to walk the dogs.  Such nice trails through the 20 some acres.

It's Been Awhile

Spring is showing itself and we are coming out of our winter hibernation a bit. My bionic ear continues to improve with an adjustment now and then and I am glad I had the procedure.   

 Carol has the back yard looking just great.  The RV is set and ready to go and we will be heading out in a week or so to the Dripping Springs area if things go as planned. 

We have begun to get some of our long walks in every few days.  Most in the 2 to 3 mile range.  Cody is our companion.

We have walked the Meyer park greenway trail to Collins park and back as well as the trail along Cypress Creek.  Today we walked the "Cy-Champ" park trail which is only about 1 1/2 miles but brand new and very nice.  It contains an amazing memorial to Fallen Warriors which is well worth a stop.  Really well done. I was impressed.

As you are going NE on Cypresswood, turn right on Cutten and the park is along the right side of Cutten and the memorial is fairly close to the road.  Parking is at the SE end of the park, about 1/2 mile from the Cutten turn. 

The trail is smooth crushed granite and the park is in great shape.  It is an easy 12 min. walk from the parking to the memorial.  Water available along the way.  An excellent way to spend water district tax money.  The memorial is from donations and more impressive then the photos suggest, in my opinion.  Many interesting memorial statements in the stones and bricks around the circumference that you can't see from these.