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« on: April 01, 2009, 09:37:05 PM »
The Texas Hill Country Rally is underway!

Our hosts Lorna and Ned were joined today by Jane and John Canfield and Mary Ann and Don Nesbitt.  More attendees are expected later in the week.

The weather is beautiful.  Sunny with a high of 75 today with more of the same predicted for the coming week.

After getting settled in, we traveled to the Reiter Estate for a tour of the property complete with cocktails and hors d'oeuvres.

The happy people in picture 1 below are Don, Lorna, Jane, John, and Ned.

Picture 2 includes Mary Ann, Lorna, the Reiters' neighbors Kay and John, Jane, John, and Ned.

As the sun began to set, we adjourned to the local gourmet restaurant seen in picture 3 for a feast of assorted BBQ and trimmings!

More tomorrow!

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« Reply #1 on: April 01, 2009, 09:57:49 PM »
The Drakes are on their way.  We will join you tomorrow.  Tonight we are at a state park near Junction, TX
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« Reply #2 on: April 01, 2009, 10:09:39 PM »
Mary Ann:

Who is the bearded impostor posing as Don? Cool
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« Reply #3 on: April 01, 2009, 11:17:43 PM »
Looks like a great time is in store for all attendees.  Wish we could be there.  Have fun all.
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« Reply #4 on: April 02, 2009, 06:00:20 AM »
This was our first visit to the Guadalupe Grill and while the place isn't fancy, the barbecue was definitely tasty.
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« Reply #5 on: April 02, 2009, 08:44:50 AM »
Wish we were there. (sigh)

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« Reply #6 on: April 02, 2009, 09:08:15 AM »
Me too.
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« Reply #7 on: April 02, 2009, 09:31:51 AM »
Quote from: Ned on April 02, 2009, 06:00:20 AM
This was our first visit to the Guadalupe Grill and while the place isn't fancy, the barbecue was definitely tasty.

Maybe we will try it out when Shirley and I arrive on the 13th.
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« Reply #8 on: April 02, 2009, 10:33:36 AM »
Ron, you're on.  It's close to the lot too.  Just off 281 on 306.
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« Reply #9 on: April 02, 2009, 10:41:57 AM »
We're hoping to leave Bryan before noon on Friday the 3rd and should be there in the middle of the afternoon.  We're looking forward to meeting everyone.
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« Reply #10 on: April 02, 2009, 11:48:54 AM »
See you tomorrow, Larry.  We'll all be waiting.
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« Reply #11 on: April 02, 2009, 11:53:05 AM »
I'm glad We're not traveling today.  There is one heck of a north wind out there!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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« Reply #12 on: April 02, 2009, 12:19:51 PM »
Hopefully, the worst of the winds will blow themselves out today and tomorrow will be better driving.  Haven't seen George yet so don't know how bad it was coming from Junction.  Hope he doesn't get blown off the road.

I've rolled up our windward awnings and Don pulled his slideout in.
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« Reply #13 on: April 03, 2009, 12:16:56 AM »
Today started out with clear, sunny, a little chilly and coffee at the Barn/office.  The coffee is free for campground guests (one cup per person).  While enjoying the coffee we decided what we were going to do for the day.

While Ned stayed at the coach and finished setting up his new computer tower the rest of us drove down to San Antonio to run a couple of errands, have lunch at the Tower of the Americas and take a walk along the famous River Walk. Because of the high wind the distance visibility wasn't very clear.  The food at the Chart House was very good and the walk along the River Walk was wonderful.

After we returned to the park we welcomed George and Ruth Drake and their friend, Ed, at Happy Hour.  It was very nice to finally meet George and Ruth, also, their friend, Ed, in person.
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« Reply #14 on: April 03, 2009, 07:24:50 AM »
We're having fun and thanks to Lorna and Ned for being our hosts Smiley 
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« Reply #15 on: April 03, 2009, 08:17:49 AM »
We are having fun!

Here's a fun contest.  How many rally-ites does it take to get a free cup of coffee?

See pictures below.

The first to post the correct answer gets, um, er, -- a free cup of coffee at The Spring Branch RV Resort!  Come and get it!


PS - In the last picture, that guy to Mary Ann's right (That would be Mary Ann's LEFT!) is JOHN, not Dave.  Dave who? I don't know. There's not even a Dave here.....

Contest #2 how many Don's does it take to post a correct picture caption?  DUH!  Sorry, John!
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« Reply #16 on: April 03, 2009, 08:21:48 AM »
Today we'll remember to reboot the coffee maker first Smiley  Heading up to the barn about 0900.
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« Reply #17 on: April 03, 2009, 08:56:48 AM »
Reboot the coffee maker?!?

I'm not ready for this new world stuff........
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« Reply #18 on: April 03, 2009, 08:59:51 AM »
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Nah, do a master reset, i.e. unplug it and plug it in again.
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« Reply #19 on: April 03, 2009, 09:17:34 AM »
That's how you reboot it Cheesy  Turn it off and on.
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« Reply #20 on: April 03, 2009, 11:19:26 AM »
Coffee (after a reboot of the fancy coffee machine) and sweeties this morning (yes, we're snacking again!)  And of course, here's Ned with his Ned Book, I mean Ned with his Net Book.
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« Reply #21 on: April 03, 2009, 09:51:52 PM »
Rally started out this morning with coffee, pigs in a blanket? and cinnamon rolls provided by the owner (Robert) at the Barn.  It was great to sit around there and enjoy every ones company and try to decide what to do today.

Several of us drove into Bulverde to get some groceries.  After lunch we drove over to a local winery, Fawncrest Vineyard to check out the vineyard and do a little wine tasting.  This is a very small winery but with some very good wines.  The owner was a pilot at one time, did ocean sail racing, and had some great stories to tell so he fit in very well with this group.  It was an interesting afternoon.

We arrived back at the campground in time to welcome Larry and Betty from Bryan, TX.  After greeting them we drove down to Gruene (pronounced Green) for an early dinner at the Gristmill.  The food was very good and the weather was nice enough to be seated outside.  This area is the historic area of New Braunfels and will be a place to check out more at a later date. 
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« Reply #22 on: April 04, 2009, 10:31:24 AM »
Thanks for the report and photos.  Gruene is an interesting place.
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« Reply #23 on: April 05, 2009, 09:24:07 AM »
Saturday kicked off with the traditional Omelet in a Bag Feast, held in the very nice clubhouse that the RV Resort folks have placed at our disposal (free!).

Picture one is the Omelet Bar ready for the hungry hordes. hoardshords, Bunch.

Picture two is of a couple of starving guys trying to get the cook to boil the bags faster!

Picture three -- Finally! The Feast!

After a morning of conversation, cleaning up, and, in some cases, napping, Lorna led us on an educational and cultural tour of the area.

First the The Heritage Museum of the Hill Country, http://www.heritage-museum.info/, and http://talbot.mrp.txstate.edu/currents/fullstory.jsp?sid=335, where we learned all about the dinosaurs which roamed this area (and left their footprints) 65 to 100 million years ago as well as saw relics of the Homo Sapiens who settled the area sometime more recently. Picture 4.

Next up, Canyon Lake, the major recreational lake in the area.  At the dam, which is several hundred feet high and appears to be more than 1/2 mile across, we were treated to an example of what the proper Texas lady wears when she's on a Saturday excursion with her Daddy. (Picture 5).  Note especially the sunglasses and boots!

Rumor has it that we then went on to a well deserved ice cream break.  Unfortunately, there's no incriminating photographic evidence.....

Then toward home on Lorna's favorite scenic drive featuring a 9 foot wide, 24,000 pound weight limit bridge over a beautiful little stream bordered by large Cypress trees. Sorry, no pics.  Just imagine.....

We wrapped up the day in the usual fashion....(Picture 6).

George and Ruth Drake and friend Ed True left early in the morning and we missed their company throughout the day.  Safe Travels!

More later.....

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« Reply #24 on: April 05, 2009, 10:26:46 AM »
Thank you for the photos and the descriptions.  I really missed you guys.  I love to be a tourist.  Maybe next time!

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« Reply #25 on: April 05, 2009, 11:29:13 AM »
Sounds like you are still having a good time.  We made it to the RGV.
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« Reply #26 on: April 05, 2009, 02:45:34 PM »
Betty and I want to thank everyone for the hospitality we received while at the Rally this weekend.  I'm just sorry we couldn't have stayed longer.  You're a great bunch of folks and after just a couple days we feel like we've found life long friends!!!!!  We're really looking forward to being able to travel more and meet more of the folks that belong to the whole Framly. 

Lorna is a fantastic organizer and best of all, she has the ability to keep Ned in line!!!!  Grin I think.  We want to thank both of you for hosting.

 
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« Reply #27 on: April 05, 2009, 04:55:06 PM »
I second all Larry said!
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« Reply #28 on: April 05, 2009, 06:32:27 PM »
We're sorry you folks had to leave so early, but we did enjoy your company while you were here.  Y'all come back.
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« Reply #29 on: April 05, 2009, 10:44:06 PM »
I agree with Ned about you leaving early and sure hope Y'all can come back at another time or join us for other Forum rallies.
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