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Bandera, Texas: Cowboy Capital of the World…

JANUARY 24, 2015 After lunch at the Inn of the Hills in Kerrville today, we decided to drive 25 miles down the road and check out the town of Bandera. COWBOY CAPITAL OF THE WORLD. In a rugged county filled with hills, rivers, and a sprawling lake, the town of Bandera holds a really big … Continue reading »

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Camp Wood, Texas…where time stands still!

JANUARY 20, 2014 A TOWN WHERE TIME STANDS STILL. If you enjoy going to the theater on Saturday night, don’t expect to make it happen in Camp Wood, Texas. About the best you can do is visit a biker-friendly bar called Harley’s Hideaway for some beers before having dinner at Two Fat Boys Barbecue. Or … Continue reading »

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LBJ National Historical Park…

JANUARY 16, 2015. LYNDON B. JOHNSON RANCH, TEXAS. It’s bright and sunny this morning at Buckhorn Lake. Recent rain makes the great outdoors look clean and crisp…the lake sparkles as if covered with diamonds. A perfect day to saddle up and take a ride to the LBJ National Historical Park.  Located just an hour’s drive … Continue reading »

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Grey skies and black ice…

JANUARY 8, 2014 IT’S COLD IN THE HILL COUNTRY!  So cold that we’re having second thoughts about spending next winter here, even though we love the area. Perhaps we’ll return for a visit in the fall but leave for the Gulf Coast or Florida right after Thanksgiving.  Who knows? Anyway, the low temperature last night … Continue reading »

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The Sculpture Prayer Garden…

JANUARY 7, 2015 THE CROSS AT KERRVILLE. On 23 acres of land visible from Interstate Highway 10 in the Texas Hill Country, at the same latitude as Israel and mid-way between the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, lies the Sculpture Prayer Garden and the reddish-brown contemporary sculpture named “The Empty Cross.” The two million dollar landmark … Continue reading »

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Christmas sights around Kerrville…

  A POTPOURRI OF HOLIDAY PICTURES. DECEMBER, 2014.                        

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Day trip to Camp Verde…and a town named “Comfort.”

DECEMBER 22, 2014. CAMP VERDE AND COMFORT, TEXAS. One of the reasons we’re so enjoying our winter stay in Kerrville is that there are lots of places to see and things to do in this part of the Texas Hill Country. As you’ve already seen if you’ve been following my recent blog posts, some of … Continue reading »

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Ranching and exotic animal hunting near Kerrville…

DECEMBER 13, 2014. It was cold and blustery at Buckhorn this morning, so we decided to put the town of Kerrville in our rear view mirror and take a drive in the country. We wanted to see some of the large ranches outside of town and get some photos of the animals we hoped to … Continue reading »

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Thanksgiving Day, 2014…

 November 27, 2014. THANKSGIVING DAY. At Thanksgiving, we enjoy a delicious meal, create new memories and give thanks for a year that’s coming to an end. It’s appropriate to reflect on all that’s occurred in the past twelve months and how we’re going to prepare for the new year that’s coming.  We give thanks for … Continue reading »

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The Lone Star State…

  IMPRESSIONS. OBSERVATIONS. THINGS WE’VE LEARNED SO FAR. We’ve been in the great state of Texas for just about a month. We’re enjoying everything about the place. We’re in no hurry to leave. Everything is large. Lots of Space. People are genuine. And friendly. Beautiful countryside. The pace is relaxed. There’s little pretension. The food is … Continue reading »

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Cold weather in Kerrville…

KERRVILLE, TEXAS NOVEMBER 15, 2014. IT’S COLD IN KERRVILLE! I’m glad we left Wyoming, pushed through Colorado and headed to Texas when we did. It’s only been a few weeks since we were in Casper and yesterday the temperature there dipped to 27 degrees below zero! I don’t know what we’d have done in that kind of … Continue reading »

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“Californian to Texan” Translation Guide…

NOVEMBER 11, 2014 KERRVILLE, TEXAS. We’ve been “Winter Texans” now for about 3 weeks. We like it here in the Lone Star State. We’re gradually gettin’ the hang of things and learning our way around town. The way folks talk…with that Texas accent and drawl that seemed very pronounced when we arrived…has become almost unremarkable. … Continue reading »

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National Museum of the Pacific War…

NOVEMBER 8, 2014 FREDERICKSBURG, TEXAS. This was our second day-trip to Fredericksburg, located just 25 miles east of our winter home in Kerrville. Today we returned to visit the National Museum of the Pacific War. It is a prominent nationally significant institution, despite its location in the little rural Texas town of Fredericksburg.  The museum … Continue reading »

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Kerrville’s Museum of Western Art…

NOVEMBER 6, 2014. Today was the day for our visit to the Museum of Western Art in Kerrville, “our hometown for the Winter.” (Typically, RV’ers who spend the winter in a warm climate state are called “Snowbirds.” In Texas, however, we’re called “Winter Texans.” Why? Don’t know. Doesn’t matter. Just interesting. Even though I’ve got … Continue reading »

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Daddy Jim’s Quality Meat Market…

OCTOBER 30, 2014. A GOOD BUTCHER SHOP. It often takes a bit of searching to find a good piece of beef these days. Most markets don’t stock anything even remotely tempting anymore. Perhaps it’s because of the hefty price tag attached to a good steak, I’m not sure, but the meat available at your local … Continue reading »

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Day trip to Fredericksburg, Texas…

OCTOBER 30, 2014. LOTS TO SEE. There is a lot to see near our winter home in Kerrville. There are about half a dozen little towns in the area, each with its own distinct personality. The LBJ Presidential Library is located in nearby Austin, the state capital, and The Alamo in San Antonio sounds interesting, … Continue reading »

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The Oldest BBQ Joint in Kerrville…

OCTOBER 28, 2014. “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” BILL’S BAR-B-QUE JOINT IN KERRVILLE, TEXAS. A family tradition for more than 25 years. Second generation and still cookin’. Where the bull goes on forever. Brisket, ribs, sausage, chicken and pork loin. Custom Cooking. Committed to their … Continue reading »

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