Chuy’s weekly special of Fried Avocado, stuffed with chicken, cheese, and Hatch green chiles
By far one of the biggest treats about my month here in the Pecan Grove RV Park has been the variety of incredibly unique delicious food offerings, from the brew pub over the fence to the long row of inexpensive outdoor dining options along Barton Springs Continue reading
As much as I have been loving my time in Austin, I needed some time to escape the “Barton Springs Scene.” I enjoy the energy of being immersed in a “university town,” but it can start to feel a little like my graying hair is being blown back by all the “awesomeness” from the twenty-something population. So I wanted to get out of town for the weekend when the Zilker Park crowds reach critical mass. Continue reading
Anyone who traveled to the Texas Hill Country to see the annual bluebonnet bloom this year was no doubt sorely disappointed. Oh, sure, there are a few rows of them lining the highways and entrances to the State Parks, but nothing like the endless fields of fragrant blue that we experienced last year. Continue reading
During my time at UT, I had a group of sun worshiping buddies that would purposefully arrange their spring classes to fall on Tuesdays and Thursdays, just so they could spend MWF baking at the lake.
It was all about the tan back then, and it is a wonder none of us died from skin cancer. Slathering Hawaiian Tropic “SPF Zero” or worse yet, baby oil mixed with iodine was standard procedure to achieve a dark golden bronze that would make even John Boehner envious. It was a ritual to pack the ice chest with tequila, pineapple juice, and ice, as my five buddies and I would take turns driving the car pool to Lake Travis. Continue reading
I graduated from UT in 1979, and hadn’t been back to walk the campus since. After being back in Austin for two weeks now, reminiscing the cool vibe that perpetuates the “Keep Austin Weird” campaign, I ask myself why I ever left? Continue reading
Let me just say that I love every kooky, quirky aspect of this little RV park, and there are plenty of ’em to like. I am afraid having this be my first “full time” destination is going to rank right up there with getting my SCUBA certification in Cozumel…it will forever be the standard by which other RV parks are measured. Continue reading
Next stop, Austin! The journey of a thousand miles begins with a first destination!
It only took me five and a half hours to go 200 miles. I took my time…..driving slooowwww…Just kept reminding myself, “I paid my taxes just like everyone else on the road!” I rolled into the Pecan Grove RV park literally fifteen minutes before the office closed. Continue reading
I am still anchored in the Dallas area while I finish up some dental work. While here, it seems like a good opportunity to cross off some of my “Things to see in Dallas” list. Admittedly an intentionally short list Continue reading
Since I have been back in Texas this past year, I have been trying to visit some of the state parks. I even bought my first annual Texas State Park pass to stimulate my exploratory self while keeping the frugal side of me from tabulating day use fees. Continue reading
There is not a lot of authenticity to “typical Texas” these days. Restaurants and bars can often feel more like you landed at the Texas section of Six Flaggs…more like a theme park than the “state of mind” it used to be, back in the days before the Bush era. Back before the stereotypes brought on by the Urban Cowboy, Billy Bob’s, and “Who shot J.R.?” Continue reading