Kerrville
We’re waiting for Siskiyou Pass to clear…
WAITING ON THE WEATHER. Traveling north on Interstate 5 to reach Oregon requires traversing the Siskiyou Pass and its 4,300 foot elevation at the summit. We’ve driven this route a half dozen times during the summer and enjoyed the scenery and the drive. But wait, it’s winter…an unusual weather condition largely unknown to a lifelong Southern … Continue reading
Happy Birthday, Paul…
MARCH 8, 2015 LET ME INTRODUCE THE BIRTHDAY BOY. One of the nicest things about our stay at Buckhorn Lake this winter has been meeting and getting to know our “casita-neighbors” Paul Lozano and his wife JoAnn. They own the property right across the street from where we’re staying. They’ve welcomed us and made us … Continue reading
Live theater at “The Garage” in Kerrville, Texas…
FEBRUARY 22, 2015 WE COULD KICK OURSELVES! We could just kick ourselves for not discovering until today the intimate VK Garage Theater here in Kerrville. I don’t know why it’s called “the Garage” but it doesn’t matter. Absolutely charming! We’ve not seen much live theater since we left home, so a couple weeks ago when … Continue reading
Sunday brunch and a movie…
JANUARY 25, 2015 SUNDAY BRUNCH AND A MOVIE. Our Buckhorn friends have brunch most every Sunday at the cafeteria on the nearby campus of Schreiner University. Afterward, they take their dogs to the park so they can run around and get some exercise. We don’t have a dog, but we always have good appetites on … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
More about Kerrville…
OCTOBER 24, 2014 There is something very relaxing about this part of the world. It feels good to slow down and settle down. Before our arrival, we’d been on the road for about 15 months, moving from place to place every few days or few weeks. So, it’s time for us to take a break … Continue reading
Our winter home at Buckhorn Lake Resort…
OCTOBER 23, 2014: “If you don’t design your own life plan, chances are you’ll fall into someone else’s plan. And guess what they have planned for you? Not much.” WE MADE IT! We’ve finally arrived in the San Antonio area, our home for the winter. The Lone Star State…the great state of Texas. We’re smack … Continue reading
