tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63183601954401502752024-03-15T20:12:39.971-05:00NativTxn Travels with Denise Vajdak, MCTThis is mostly my travel journal so you will see many camping, dancing and traveling adventures. I am a Microsoft Certified Trainer. Follow along as I discuss Microsoft Office products and other techy topics, scavenger hunt adventures, bullet journaling/planning, my yard and whatever else crosses my mind. #nativtxntravels #nativtxntech
In case you're wondering...it's pronounced VY-dockDenise Vajdak, MCThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15010529360354636495noreply@blogger.comBlogger166125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318360195440150275.post-70444135307746519252024-02-20T20:27:00.005-06:002024-02-21T12:05:00.913-06:00Classic Country Western Swing & Honky Tonk Music Festival<p>I spent several days in Canton, Texas at the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CantonTXWesternSwingParty/" target="_blank"><b>Classic Country Western Swing & Honky Tonk Music Festival</b></a> with several friends and RV buddies. This was my first time here and it was worth the trip. The music was great! It was fun hanging out and dancing with friends and it was nice to caravan with others since I was travelling solo. No reservations were needed and it worked out since there were LOTS of RV spaces available. During First Monday events, even this area might get packed. Three days of dancing on the hard concrete floor wore me out, but it was so much fun!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn9tq13EukrP9Hi71-PViOZMxZUzZ61U5Bk4kCIKbGpD2nGUvL9RHxgIE3dxdapNiBmpQJ7k4LIwwC1ZGmuUFgm_OdSP7f4PtuuRsphkhTt7zPlTEP3FPa03jNT4Ym9Fi3mxVsQ4fqW_BSIsnndUt4T50V0bb60p8vKKBBiojrNPr7J5dxhjJvgdK2h-0/s1280/Canton%20Civic%20Center.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn9tq13EukrP9Hi71-PViOZMxZUzZ61U5Bk4kCIKbGpD2nGUvL9RHxgIE3dxdapNiBmpQJ7k4LIwwC1ZGmuUFgm_OdSP7f4PtuuRsphkhTt7zPlTEP3FPa03jNT4Ym9Fi3mxVsQ4fqW_BSIsnndUt4T50V0bb60p8vKKBBiojrNPr7J5dxhjJvgdK2h-0/w640-h360/Canton%20Civic%20Center.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXj_QcC1Zy6em2LgbXzsJRvqCICAwKDxm48dB1kI7lpgJ9i-S6o8zWk1QG4dLIknnbXzYbZ0oDg5p2AC3rEc2sJkTH2BYRyHMx-uxpoxN_QAJaFGbAoliWEx-daPlHSI7FgOKOzLMewVhsAJ0CMNcla44qLmwZULMlef5I63PUyj0D80I0M_hfadvBnFM/s4032/IMG_3056.HEIC" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXj_QcC1Zy6em2LgbXzsJRvqCICAwKDxm48dB1kI7lpgJ9i-S6o8zWk1QG4dLIknnbXzYbZ0oDg5p2AC3rEc2sJkTH2BYRyHMx-uxpoxN_QAJaFGbAoliWEx-daPlHSI7FgOKOzLMewVhsAJ0CMNcla44qLmwZULMlef5I63PUyj0D80I0M_hfadvBnFM/w400-h300/IMG_3056.HEIC" width="400" /></a></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Handlee;">π <span style="color: #800180;">Highlights of this trip:</span></span></h2><span style="font-family: Handlee;">π©π» Camped with friends and fellow Boot Scooters</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Handlee;">π£ Big Fish Fry on Wednesday in the Civic Center</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Handlee;">π³ Great campground breakfasts and potluck<br />π³ Must be some Cedars around. π€§<br />π½ <a href="https://jalapenotree.com/locations/canton/" target="_blank"><b>The JalapeΓ±o Tree</b></a> - The Margarita was good, pass on the Mexican Martini, food is spicy but good<br /> <a href="https://restaurants.applebees.com/en-us/tx/corsicana/1901-s-ih-45-77003" target="_blank"><b>Applebee's</b></a> in Corsicana - Good food, slow service</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Handlee;">π Did a little <a href="https://www.munzee.com/ref/562/41O/" target="_blank"><b>Munzee</b></a>ing</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Handlee;">π₯Ά The wind picked up Saturday and it dipped below freezing during the night. Good thing I unhooked the water hose and brought the water pressure regulator and filter inside.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Handlee;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEljMuXwk_gMznTVdos7sq3W_ecFShLJyXz9Mt3laBTMwvR-rdMZyPDeooEM2Gb_B6KWtgAm_RfOJpRTcidEr_6BIkOQU3Dely6VEbuic_KphS5mk4wMJkYQsRsDi9iMeA3de6bHStmsQG5rO9Vm-QOgpHWYqMy4lhp-KuqrNGskXTtBMQ11wVyroE84Y/s4032/IMG_3096.HEIC" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Handlee;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEljMuXwk_gMznTVdos7sq3W_ecFShLJyXz9Mt3laBTMwvR-rdMZyPDeooEM2Gb_B6KWtgAm_RfOJpRTcidEr_6BIkOQU3Dely6VEbuic_KphS5mk4wMJkYQsRsDi9iMeA3de6bHStmsQG5rO9Vm-QOgpHWYqMy4lhp-KuqrNGskXTtBMQ11wVyroE84Y/w400-h300/IMG_3096.HEIC" width="400" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Handlee; font-size: medium;">π’ <b>Classic Country Western Swing & <br />Honky Tonk Music Festival</b> π»</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Handlee;"><br /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Handlee;">Great music and HUGE but hard concrete floor<br /><span style="white-space: normal;"><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>β’ Three Cord Rodeo<br /></span><span style="white-space: normal;"><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>β’ Landon Dodd<br /></span><span style="white-space: normal;"><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>β’ Rocky King<br /></span><span style="white-space: normal;"><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>β’ George Dearborne<br /></span><span style="white-space: normal;"><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>β’ Brady Honeycutt<br /></span><span style="white-space: normal;"><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>β’ Kenny Orts</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Handlee;">β Canton is in a "dry" county. Bring in liquor from elsewhere and do not display it publicly.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #800180;">Canton Civic Center RV Park</span></h2></div><div style="text-align: left;">Type of Park: City (Civic Center)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCtAkxC0p0AcAoHsYTbT0-okAETbBaZA5mA-3J-YtagE9J4BmkBlF70I9yqc04Snaaq5riqsl9LfAUrk-4eohFSLhw33u3aYLy8lHtqf0uRdFex8G2caRX8mOLrJfq-EGOXE800ulQFn2j2iQwMgD32SvlYGwYWYuxsBS51SGg4hoK7tIaXbCxxc_-ENI/s4032/IMG_3054.HEIC" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCtAkxC0p0AcAoHsYTbT0-okAETbBaZA5mA-3J-YtagE9J4BmkBlF70I9yqc04Snaaq5riqsl9LfAUrk-4eohFSLhw33u3aYLy8lHtqf0uRdFex8G2caRX8mOLrJfq-EGOXE800ulQFn2j2iQwMgD32SvlYGwYWYuxsBS51SGg4hoK7tIaXbCxxc_-ENI/w400-h300/IMG_3054.HEIC" width="400" /></a></div>βοΈ π» Restrooms<br />βοΈ πΏ Showers<br />β π© Dump Station (but full hookups)<br />β πΆπ»ββοΈπ΄π»ββοΈ Trails<br />β π Water access<br />β π Cabins<br />β π Off-leash dog park<br />β π§Ί Laundry facility<br />β π Store<br />πΆ Signal: AT&T and Verizon were both good <br />πΊ No over-the-air channels<br />This is just a place to park while at the Civic Center. Nothing fancy.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #800180;">π Site #113</span></h2>β Pull Through<br />π
Ώ Site Pad: level, pea gravel, long enough for big rigs<br />β Spacing: Close<br />π³ Full Sun<br />βοΈ π§ Water - great water pressure! Be sure to use a regulator.<br />βοΈ β‘ Electric 20/30/50 - some boxes had 30 and 50, some just 30. Share box with your neighbor.<br />βοΈ π© Sewer hookups - straight up and at an angle<br />β π₯ Fire Ring<br />β Picnic Table</div><div style="text-align: left;"><h3 style="text-align: left;">Notes:</h3><span style="white-space: normal;"><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>β’ Site 112 power wouldn't work. Had to move over and run hoses under camper (or I could have turned around)</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #38761d;">π² </span><span style="color: #38761d;">Regular cost per night $40 = $160 for </span><span style="color: #38761d;">4 nights</span></div><span style="color: #38761d;"><div style="text-align: center;">π 369 miles round trip - 9.55 mph</div></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivsjpAw4ZfZ2neCNiG9OMxD5eBhedFTP6azL0PuOGeWPatj_RxdZz9_Zum92y-uAimqOFGA66lpxVMOfG_0OuTL5F12g7SjRLFfkSN4GafJx0cOqWfE8CTcy6xasKu0b7RLl_Vt8dm6t00rbFRiZr__jHJlCnyWpQpcSR5JEf6CuErAm7x43mctT0UXds/s3412/IMG_3091.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2560" data-original-width="3412" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivsjpAw4ZfZ2neCNiG9OMxD5eBhedFTP6azL0PuOGeWPatj_RxdZz9_Zum92y-uAimqOFGA66lpxVMOfG_0OuTL5F12g7SjRLFfkSN4GafJx0cOqWfE8CTcy6xasKu0b7RLl_Vt8dm6t00rbFRiZr__jHJlCnyWpQpcSR5JEf6CuErAm7x43mctT0UXds/w640-h480/IMG_3091.HEIC" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">We put the FUN in Dys<u>FUN</u>ctional!</span></i></b></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;"> <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">π Be sure to check out my <a href="https://www.denisevajdak.com/p/amazon-products.html" target="_blank"><b>Gadgets & Gear</b></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">to see some of my favorite RV and Camping products from Amazon</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">(and some for the Sticks N Bricks, too)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee; font-size: large;">Join us on Discord to discuss <a href="https://discord.gg/7Ka2MCNRft" target="_blank"><b>RVing Texas</b></a></span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>Denise Vajdak, MCThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15010529360354636495noreply@blogger.com0800 Flea Market Rd, Canton, TX 75103, USA32.5624821 -95.8654676.2672756850244618 -131.021717 58.857688514975536 -60.709216999999995tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318360195440150275.post-16327996375535322602024-02-09T11:50:00.005-06:002024-02-09T12:00:44.333-06:00EA to EA Real Talk<p><span style="font-family: inherit;">I had a fun time <span color="rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)" style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px;">chatting with over 60 EAs (AAs, PAs, VAs....) from around the globe on the <b>EA to EA Real Talk</b> virtual gathering through <a href="https://officeexpertsllc.com/" target="_blank">Office Experts LLC</a></span><span color="rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)" style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px;">. I shared some tips and how to's in <b>Microsoft Outlook </b>and <b>Google Sheets/Excel</b>. The chat was blowing up and it was entertaining to see where everyone was joining in from. Yes, I know it's not grammatically correct to end with a preposition, but nobody's perfect, right?</span></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg0sj90h8V-dYj7FvfQkf8HPrDip7oDr_P5eDPT3JseqzIhLH8-VQ-rqF69P0DvpGp_PZDxRUDdA8KxLPGeVB-p8sEeF357-c_0WtpdQhul_zyCtCfvE4pERI9Jo12BFQcoH4zFkwDhd5KYiCwWf7L-skC8iESI-ljJ6kZSWWn70i-UWIIF_VX9DwYxFAU" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="486" data-original-width="800" height="243" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg0sj90h8V-dYj7FvfQkf8HPrDip7oDr_P5eDPT3JseqzIhLH8-VQ-rqF69P0DvpGp_PZDxRUDdA8KxLPGeVB-p8sEeF357-c_0WtpdQhul_zyCtCfvE4pERI9Jo12BFQcoH4zFkwDhd5KYiCwWf7L-skC8iESI-ljJ6kZSWWn70i-UWIIF_VX9DwYxFAU=w400-h243" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span color="rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)" style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px;"><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: inherit;">Come back to Houston </span>to learn more. <b style="background-color: transparent;"><i>Bring your laptop!</i></b> π»</p></span></span><p></p><p><span color="rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)" style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px;"><b>April</b></span><span color="rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)" style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px;"> -</span><span color="rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-size: 14px;"> </span><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/office-experts-summit-2024-tickets-784759064487" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 14px;" target="_blank">Summit 2024</a><span color="rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-size: 14px;"> at <a href="https://pinstripes.com/houston/" target="_blank">Pinstripes</a> during <b>Administrative Professionals Week</b> (Early Bird deadline is February 14) </span></p><p><span color="rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-size: 14px;"><b>September</b> - <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/office-experts-technology-workshop-2024-tickets-798023879907" target="_blank">Technology Workshop 2024</a> at the <a href="https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/houcw-courtyard-houston-heights-i-10/" target="_blank">Courtyard by Marriott Houston Heights</a> (Early Bird deadline is June 14)</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><b><i><span style="color: #800180; font-size: large;">Always Be Learning!</span></i></b></span></p>Denise Vajdak, MCThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15010529360354636495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318360195440150275.post-6393661672862114342023-09-27T19:31:00.041-05:002024-02-09T11:22:14.646-06:00Stephen F. Austin State Park<div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Shadows Into Light Two;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglJqv3rwh2c_0W0N5MO8uBi8AWoXcHwgzUZGx-zWlEBPW84yXWPvk0LlFpus3_z9zvq-U8rZq2-iGYuDaqeZWJ7-UePo_vYkueewfxb0blRyHYL_8l0I1-QGV4M4BGEbn3bE5GyR4e7SSWREsKGOyd9R4Cfc6JAKyo_Ngcci0oVVlFfaz96V2iakLzBac/s4032/IMG_1853.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglJqv3rwh2c_0W0N5MO8uBi8AWoXcHwgzUZGx-zWlEBPW84yXWPvk0LlFpus3_z9zvq-U8rZq2-iGYuDaqeZWJ7-UePo_vYkueewfxb0blRyHYL_8l0I1-QGV4M4BGEbn3bE5GyR4e7SSWREsKGOyd9R4Cfc6JAKyo_Ngcci0oVVlFfaz96V2iakLzBac/w640-h480/IMG_1853.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I came to <b><a href="https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/stephen-f-austin" target="_blank">Stephen F. Austin State Park</a></b> for a night of camping and to meet friends in Katy to eat and dance on the next night. I ate in Sealy on Friday night at the suggestion of one of the locals. The trails were nice and I am getting back to being able to walk some of them. There was a snake that darted out on the trail that about gave me a heart attack. Since school is back in session, it was pretty quiet in the park. A few leaves are beginning to change color. I love all the Spanish Moss on the trees. It seems to favor the Cedar Elms. It was only 30 minutes to Texas Roadhouse and Mo's Place. Kenny Orts is one of my favorites. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Shadows Into Light Two;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMV7a1IVeJT4E28FotjjepcP-fniOxJBMjO0Hh5Lc-Aiqrx3HJsLP9cQXHdsV1MvJgrBSG3HQsrXOELgY_lYUlxSShGj6-eRCBRBgzr-a34T3f8LKYF4zrNR7wbP8qfaNpn9rnw2ePrccR9wMdedQ0X6UrFPSbPOT-r3I-ewrIwdd1LijhtfN8MPqgcIE/s1080/Photo%20Adventure%20Script%20Instagram%20Post.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMV7a1IVeJT4E28FotjjepcP-fniOxJBMjO0Hh5Lc-Aiqrx3HJsLP9cQXHdsV1MvJgrBSG3HQsrXOELgY_lYUlxSShGj6-eRCBRBgzr-a34T3f8LKYF4zrNR7wbP8qfaNpn9rnw2ePrccR9wMdedQ0X6UrFPSbPOT-r3I-ewrIwdd1LijhtfN8MPqgcIE/s320/Photo%20Adventure%20Script%20Instagram%20Post.png" width="320" /></a></div><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Shadows Into Light Two;"><br /></span></div><h2 style="text-align: left;">π Highlights of this trip:<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhicQcWJULpJAqzb21bPCCLZoym8ArRw6n2bHFkQqNWpcR0OSpSeTgE9dIN8ddQ2J80cT8l6gehFU6oo0MgyFk_oW6HTSCn0GkWqUkHfCORqFYXXrj1MWqLuSDau0Wsl-lAth9G0ynDRJrO8SpRcrt_iumE6sMliMlmefPzrWBUHd1ockD_WUB6lFaJMyk/s4032/IMG_1865.HEIC" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhicQcWJULpJAqzb21bPCCLZoym8ArRw6n2bHFkQqNWpcR0OSpSeTgE9dIN8ddQ2J80cT8l6gehFU6oo0MgyFk_oW6HTSCn0GkWqUkHfCORqFYXXrj1MWqLuSDau0Wsl-lAth9G0ynDRJrO8SpRcrt_iumE6sMliMlmefPzrWBUHd1ockD_WUB6lFaJMyk/s320/IMG_1865.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div></h2>π©π» Camped alone<br />π Saw nice trails and some wildlife<br />π¦ Cardinals, Buzzards, squirrels, snake, deer<br />π³ Bottomland hardwoods - Post Oaks, Cedar Elms with Spanish Moss, Cottonwoods, Pecans, Rusty Blackhaw</div><div><div>πΊοΈ Found a couple geocaches</div><div>π¨π»βπ« Went to a Nature Talk on Edible & Medicinal Plants</div>π½ <b><a href="https://hinzesbbq.com/" target="_blank">Hinze's BBQ</a></b> - I got the hamburger steak, Texas Roadhouse - steak with mushrooms<br />π’ <a href="https://www.kennyortsmusic.com/" target="_blank"><b>Kenny Orts</b></a> at <b><a href="https://mosplacekaty.com/" target="_blank">Mo's Place</a></b> - Katy</div><div>πΆπ»ββοΈ Walked trails - 4.04 miles</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/pleated-ironwood-trails-319be2a?u=i&sh=6c0nt4" target="_blank">Pileated-Ironwood</a></li><li><a href="https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/sfa-walk-4a46fbf" target="_blank">Barred Owl-Ironwood-Sycamore</a></li></ul><h2 style="text-align: left;">Type of Park: State</h2>Check In: 2 pm<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span> Check Out: 12 pm<br />π©π»βπΌ Staff was friendly and helpful<br />βοΈ π» Restrooms<br />βοΈ πΏ Showers<br />βοΈ π© Dump Station<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_ixjXrxaSNTXPw0doWSnABXwXJK4WATKTWmsgETTSbjEzQOD2QyUncxtpQC4yyNmDOrCNgRcReZChHdrjP8HwQv29V06bKg0a0ki9uYeHkgmsKK8O3MVYiENNnlii_ue03I6NxcFG3eMVq_mwZ3noA2ymLHQv4LDkdL8zg7eQ_79NhfLOE9YmMDJxGH4/s4032/IMG_1842.HEIC" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_ixjXrxaSNTXPw0doWSnABXwXJK4WATKTWmsgETTSbjEzQOD2QyUncxtpQC4yyNmDOrCNgRcReZChHdrjP8HwQv29V06bKg0a0ki9uYeHkgmsKK8O3MVYiENNnlii_ue03I6NxcFG3eMVq_mwZ3noA2ymLHQv4LDkdL8zg7eQ_79NhfLOE9YmMDJxGH4/s320/IMG_1842.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #fcff01;">π Site #6</span></h2><div>β Pull Through: asphalt, loops off main road</div><div>Spacing: Close-end to end, but big area on camping side</div><div>π³ Partial Shade on camping side</div><div><br /></div>βοΈ π§ Water<br />βοΈ β‘ Electric 20/30<br />βοΈ π© Sewer<br />βοΈ π₯ Fire Ring w/Grate<br />βοΈ Picnic Table - wood and metal with concrete pad. No cover.<br /></div><div><br />Regular cost per night $35<br />Discounts: $25 with Texas State Parks Pass<br />My total cost for 2 nights: π²45<br />Average $22.5/night<br />π 133.8 miles round trip - 9.25 mph<br /> <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ8JHcq8E950RzqU6Nq2L63iNC5tYmTy1tKUMfU2qE21xZ_TY1lqUR_RvrCknZ340bGzfih7bBCq3CbqltylJNZRWzwOMF6TO0zRRD8ppL7TpE8MY7jAcjfusxb85Uyi75uDhQNiLCIoOcavxpgF3DIBBUTDgQgk4IiWTV5qPDW2qKOgHJgx1J_ADlRPA/s4032/IMG_1814.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ8JHcq8E950RzqU6Nq2L63iNC5tYmTy1tKUMfU2qE21xZ_TY1lqUR_RvrCknZ340bGzfih7bBCq3CbqltylJNZRWzwOMF6TO0zRRD8ppL7TpE8MY7jAcjfusxb85Uyi75uDhQNiLCIoOcavxpgF3DIBBUTDgQgk4IiWTV5qPDW2qKOgHJgx1J_ADlRPA/w400-h300/IMG_1814.HEIC" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">π Be sure to check out my <a href="https://www.denisevajdak.com/p/amazon-products.html">Gadgets & Gear</a> <br /></span><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">to see some of my favorite RV and Camping products from Amazon<br /></span><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">(and some for the Sticks N Bricks, too)</span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYBixlBFePPLeisf2V9mb_Zcn5K4YW-oTnUm9mkBUu1R-_H3orirMg2nOaYPtgtMrFAD8P1ymx3SZhQRgTHhmAUQ5E5OLdOhmfJuNXGb6GyF1TFj-Mnda2Mwl0cWmbTS8UnlwX_dPSWp-WF5L8VAFxbjmpL48IR0_M3p1mcBjER3Mcn34mf1k4l0mREPA/s4032/IMG_1881.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYBixlBFePPLeisf2V9mb_Zcn5K4YW-oTnUm9mkBUu1R-_H3orirMg2nOaYPtgtMrFAD8P1ymx3SZhQRgTHhmAUQ5E5OLdOhmfJuNXGb6GyF1TFj-Mnda2Mwl0cWmbTS8UnlwX_dPSWp-WF5L8VAFxbjmpL48IR0_M3p1mcBjER3Mcn34mf1k4l0mREPA/w640-h480/IMG_1881.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Denise Vajdak, MCThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15010529360354636495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318360195440150275.post-59556644353733880902023-09-12T22:08:00.016-05:002024-02-09T11:22:30.602-06:00Getting Back in the Training Groove<p>Since COVID and then the cancer diagnosis, chemo, surgery and recovery, I have been out of the training scene for a while. I'm glad to be getting back to into it.</p><p>I presented a training for some of my co-workers just to ease back into the groove. <i>Yeah, I'm a tech nerd.</i> I love Excel (and Google Sheets), OneNote and other Office products. I created a training class on PivotTables and Dashboards in Excel along with a handout. I can do everything much faster than trying to type out the steps, but this time I did the guide with no screen shots. I was presenting to a room of IT professionals so I didn't think they needed to see what the buttons and drop-down menus looked like and it sped up the process quite a bit. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS-4KGUcxennS69I782ffQ2MauDtAvkteRRNENTUruz3INteGya97BL9zULs9eMATTqMFxg26WJnJ5SnsjWldU6RkO6If003ZphmOcX2xtfVg2HVpT3w-91MVrK-GPhPX5-Qbm3m3aDphYaOXf38DLtrpQHBowBh8lWn-56F3qpbzH-ao-hjXkcMEsYnQ/s800/Guidebook.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="559" data-original-width="800" height="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS-4KGUcxennS69I782ffQ2MauDtAvkteRRNENTUruz3INteGya97BL9zULs9eMATTqMFxg26WJnJ5SnsjWldU6RkO6If003ZphmOcX2xtfVg2HVpT3w-91MVrK-GPhPX5-Qbm3m3aDphYaOXf38DLtrpQHBowBh8lWn-56F3qpbzH-ao-hjXkcMEsYnQ/w400-h280/Guidebook.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>In September 2017, I earned my Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) certification and I have been able to renew it each year, even with the challenges. I am so glad to be able to renew it for the upcoming year! This past year has been a hard row to hoe for sure, but I'm still here and hoping for a turn around. <div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_yOeBxuH2nVUp2K0FktXHgzboVpjWSh9zon3jWgLpiu0NBXI2RN4E8gkCrzxEPWM3aMsHczDuzZ1M7Ox-6zzTCAz7800DrVT8d_i5FFJ_bSpXsjGOj-tymZZjAB6fnBLP3Egx-mr24lpSDy46Y7X4lqHDnqFd338ALPcEsYK4J1z1AW6UgsrrV5JwNII/s400/Microsoft-Certified-Trainer-2023-2024.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="400" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_yOeBxuH2nVUp2K0FktXHgzboVpjWSh9zon3jWgLpiu0NBXI2RN4E8gkCrzxEPWM3aMsHczDuzZ1M7Ox-6zzTCAz7800DrVT8d_i5FFJ_bSpXsjGOj-tymZZjAB6fnBLP3Egx-mr24lpSDy46Y7X4lqHDnqFd338ALPcEsYK4J1z1AW6UgsrrV5JwNII/s320/Microsoft-Certified-Trainer-2023-2024.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>π» Find me on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/DeniseVajdak" target="_blank">YouTube</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisevajdak/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> as well as <a href="https://www.facebook.com/denise.vajdak" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/denisevajdak/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. I have some videos out and I plan to do more in the coming months. Since you're seeing this post, you already have my website and can see that I do RVing and Tech posts. </div><div><br /></div><div>π¬ See <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLovD0SqWt1MfN4YJzWDzoobs7Qz_mi8En&si=IbODz0NJAI9rmggL" target="_blank">The Techy Side</a> playlist for a mix of products I have covered. </div><div><br /></div><div>βπ» If you would like to reach me, message me through any of my social media accounts or fill in my <a href="https://forms.gle/3fuYHUsj79FLfzQz7" target="_blank">Contact Me</a> form. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><p><br /></p></div>Denise Vajdak, MCThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15010529360354636495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318360195440150275.post-21869834281654226262023-08-05T12:04:00.006-05:002024-02-09T11:22:52.461-06:00Impromptu Weekend at the Lake<p><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0uokD0hdHHtbBuD9H2ntSMpTv76VqpXSVQaF4ByIPqXrm74lAQhgzgNCnE7B4FL_1345zTWaWDFkE3ZdptqLGj7Jr0R4C7wzLK-UyNziMOcOsZyPM_74r4G1J_4Vswe_3XbAtmDd96T0kMQX5aXcBQGBms2YU2peZ4mLDDy8_mmTXxYp-PvyyAuYfftc/s4032/IMG_1386.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0uokD0hdHHtbBuD9H2ntSMpTv76VqpXSVQaF4ByIPqXrm74lAQhgzgNCnE7B4FL_1345zTWaWDFkE3ZdptqLGj7Jr0R4C7wzLK-UyNziMOcOsZyPM_74r4G1J_4Vswe_3XbAtmDd96T0kMQX5aXcBQGBms2YU2peZ4mLDDy8_mmTXxYp-PvyyAuYfftc/w640-h480/IMG_1386.HEIC" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Good</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;"></span></div><b style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;"><div style="text-align: left;"><b style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;"><br /></b></div>The Good, The Bad and the Ugly</b><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;"> all wrapped up in one weekend. I decided to go out camping Friday after work. Hitched up the camper and then when I tried to lower it to lift the foot under the jack, the jack died. No up or down or light. Nothing! Manual crank was so tight, I couldn't budge it. Got help from Daddy and my son to get it going. "Camped" in the driveway. Left the house in time to get to the park when the office opened on Saturday morning. God bless the neighbor who came over to help me crank the jack to unhitch! I had to pull forward in the site to avoid a tree at the door and one at the back where the slide comes out. Got set up and wouldn't you know it? My drinking hose was about 5' too short!!! Started feeling like this trip was not meant to be. But, I had water in the fresh tank so I made a go of it.</span><p></p><p><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsSA2iM1D4t5mlmMXdLjHv8vpSpNONKV-Ef1jBAxWY4Gg87202VGD0IbGVNRwKVBe-m-nIdjbs7hj032QumrWxrAluI2IWdxClkV5Vx37HVXzQtVFz8TBZc2tdikKuFhF2BU8GHwLVAg1LkcY2NqdS5tzgqulE9yKZx8hD-nH9mHEL4yxB1cZO7n93KMs/s4032/IMG_1397.HEIC" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsSA2iM1D4t5mlmMXdLjHv8vpSpNONKV-Ef1jBAxWY4Gg87202VGD0IbGVNRwKVBe-m-nIdjbs7hj032QumrWxrAluI2IWdxClkV5Vx37HVXzQtVFz8TBZc2tdikKuFhF2BU8GHwLVAg1LkcY2NqdS5tzgqulE9yKZx8hD-nH9mHEL4yxB1cZO7n93KMs/w300-h400/IMG_1397.HEIC" width="300" /></a></span></div><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">The lake is a little low and the water is warm (like a bathtub), but still a nice weekend getaway. People were swimming, kayaking, tubing and skiing behind boats and jet skiing. Burleson and Lee counties are in a burn ban. No fires or charcoal cooking right now. The rangers have nice hikes and activities planned between the Birch and Nails Creek units. Be sure to check their calendar. If you don't have a Texas State Parks Passport, get the <a href="https://texasstateparks.reserveamerica.com/posProducts.do?contractCode=TX&pk_vid=34adfb0c49df6aef1691254551a798bb" target="_blank"><b>Centennial edition</b></a> this year and get it stamped at each park you visit. There are several other 100 year items as well. Pray for rain for this whole region!</span><p></p><p><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">One of my neighbors in the park suggested that the little inline fuse to the jack may have blown and sure enough! Good thing I travel with an assortment of them! Fixed and ready to go. Campers are some of the coolest people!</span></p><p><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;"><b><i>NOTE:</i></b> Site 43 has NO shade over the parking area or picnic table. 42 is a nice shady, private site with its own little trail to the lake and it's the answer to life, right?!</span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><h1 style="text-align: left;">Birch Creek Unit, <a href="https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/lake-somerville" target="_blank">Lake Somerville State Park</a></h1>Check In: 2 pm<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span> Check Out: 12 pm<br />π©π»βπΌ Staff was friendly and helpful<br />π» Restrooms and πΏ Showers in each camping area<br />π Small Store with snacks, Texas Parks items, books, souvenirs, etc.<br />π© Dump Station<br />πΆπ»ββοΈπ΄π»ββοΈ Great trails!<br />π Water access from several of the sites</div><div style="text-align: left;"><h2 style="text-align: left;">π Site #44<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi307CqAIVZMr3K_VpV81--3KXeFT-bp76GfP8ooANd5gIrClc-XIbMsUYjdva2JmgePsosqoDaazAiPBsk1NB9kHFgD6MJjHDOoFFW2smGv47nGTyXv9muUaYRuZ3yRWDjPCcPtrndarUc-RNKsSl2oihrIUUHGZi_lWyYm_2fKnHv6iNlEL4HD_Op9IU/s4032/IMG_1395.HEIC" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi307CqAIVZMr3K_VpV81--3KXeFT-bp76GfP8ooANd5gIrClc-XIbMsUYjdva2JmgePsosqoDaazAiPBsk1NB9kHFgD6MJjHDOoFFW2smGv47nGTyXv9muUaYRuZ3yRWDjPCcPtrndarUc-RNKsSl2oihrIUUHGZi_lWyYm_2fKnHv6iNlEL4HD_Op9IU/s320/IMG_1395.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div></h2><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>π Back In</li><li>π
Ώ Site Pad: Asphalt, about 12' wide, but trees close on both sides. Had to adjust front to back to avoid trees with door and slide. </li><li>β Spacing: Spacious</li><li>π³ A little shade, good on the camping side in the afternoon.</li><li>π§ Water faucet on back of power pole. Power and faucet are at the back end of the site. Hose hookup is at the front of my camper. Needed a hose longer than 25'! (at least I did)</li><li>β‘ Electric 20/30. It has a 50 amp plug, but only 30 amp breakers</li><li>π₯ Fire Ring w/adjustable grate (but can't use because of burn ban right now)</li><li>Picnic Table: Wood with metal legs. One of the boards on the table top is warped. Gets morning sun, but afternoon shade</li><li>Lantern Hook</li><li>π Great view of the lake, nice breeze when it's blowing</li></ul></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTb9IUvmy8b3MtgK2KjTJYYG5fJR1-BMuWoYgVGS2emyA1t5lHhH9-X7HtxkknKxlYza3GSBuFJbLt46ofWLqCtLR4HZhDWYX9rNDUEOLtxNkeyb0QKrCignCgimNWY334DrbJCYliOGDufR-JuFeMl2DtCEwD6GVQyP2uRr-B7X5hshfvMTTz0NOvN3A/s4032/IMG_1399.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTb9IUvmy8b3MtgK2KjTJYYG5fJR1-BMuWoYgVGS2emyA1t5lHhH9-X7HtxkknKxlYza3GSBuFJbLt46ofWLqCtLR4HZhDWYX9rNDUEOLtxNkeyb0QKrCignCgimNWY334DrbJCYliOGDufR-JuFeMl2DtCEwD6GVQyP2uRr-B7X5hshfvMTTz0NOvN3A/w640-h480/IMG_1399.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #38761d;">Regular cost per night $25</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #38761d;">Discounts: <a href="https://texasstateparks.reserveamerica.com/posProductDetails.do?id=70656&contractCode=TX" target="_blank"><b>Texas State Parks Pass</b></a> - half off second night, daily fees waived, 10% discount in store</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #38761d;">My total cost for 2 nights: π²30 = Avg $15/night</span><span style="color: #38761d;"><br />π 51.3 miles round trip - 9.75 mph</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEA-5JFQIHY2x4IxT1KraUM6Toe39uecY4aC9N3h-1KfSEpebxtHyjjblRKdrnTbzqFGS8SpYSAUafAw-1bnD5R4G9PvFl00irPIE-L5BdIMyeCP3rGywcZpSXCBkMTjbPLGSNmc50XXXqFGVF3cKFWg9NvP3TB03GmRKRzyO26yP_zHR64jwrXhxfqBg/s4032/IMG_1375.HEIC" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEA-5JFQIHY2x4IxT1KraUM6Toe39uecY4aC9N3h-1KfSEpebxtHyjjblRKdrnTbzqFGS8SpYSAUafAw-1bnD5R4G9PvFl00irPIE-L5BdIMyeCP3rGywcZpSXCBkMTjbPLGSNmc50XXXqFGVF3cKFWg9NvP3TB03GmRKRzyO26yP_zHR64jwrXhxfqBg/s320/IMG_1375.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">π Highlights of this trip:</span></h2><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">π©π» Camped alone. Visited by my brother on Sunday.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">π Saw tiny insects and flowers on the <b>Lilliputian Walk</b><br />πΆπ»ββοΈ Walked Eagle Loop trail<br />π¦ Lots of songbirds, buzzards, egrets, deer, lizards, <b>Eagle</b> (always a treat)<br />πΆ Got out on the kayak to start building back some of my upper body strength<br />π² Lots of shady areas in camping loops and trails. 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<span style="color: red; font-family: Handlee;"><b>π First trip for the new Keystone Passport (name to be determined)<br /></b></span>
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<span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">π©π» Caravanned and camped with my dance group and several others</span>
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<span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">π Floated and relaxed in the Frio River. The river is low but manageable
in most areas. Did a little bit of walking.</span>
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<span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">π¦ Lots of birds, deer, squirrel</span>
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<span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">π² Shady areas around campground and by the river</span>
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<span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">π§ We got a brief, but decent rain shower. Lightning made us get out of
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<span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">π½ Stopped in Bandera at OST for lunch on Thursday. Different
couples/individuals took turns doing meals. Only had to prep for ONE the
entire time. We ate GOOD!</span>
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<span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">Have I mentioned that I π the Hill Country?</span>
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<li>π» Restrooms</li>
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<li>π Off-leash dog park</li>
<li>π Store - RV supplies, snacks, souveniers</li>
<li>π§Ί Laundry facility</li>
<li>π Water access - Frio River</li>
<li>π Cabins</li><li>πΆ AT&T is OK, Verizon is non-existent</li>
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<h2 style="text-align: left;">π Site #HT04 (Hilltop)</h2>
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Ώ Site Pad: gravel, longer than the truck and trailer, sloped a little front
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<div>β Spacing: Spacious</div>
<div>π³ Some Shade on back end</div>
<div>π§ Water: Good pressure, faucet was a little low</div>
<div>β‘ Electric 20/30/50</div>
<div>π© Sewer pipe stuck up a couple inches. Made it hard to dump.</div>
<div>Picnic Table with metal covered area and lights</div>
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Denise Vajdak, MCThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15010529360354636495noreply@blogger.com0Camp Riverview, 1636 Co Rd 350, Concan, TX 78838, USA29.5678187 -99.72567911.2575848638211546 -134.88192909999998 57.878052536178842 -64.5694291tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318360195440150275.post-46187526865764621862023-07-17T18:42:00.003-05:002023-07-19T10:18:37.738-05:00Upgrading To a New Camper!I have been thinking about getting a little larger camper lately and I've been
doing some research. I finally found a layout that I really like and am retiring
Matilda Mae for a new <b>2022 Keystone Passport SL 229RK</b> at
<a href="https://www.tsrvs.com/" target="_blank">T&S RV & Sport</a> in
Bryan. The new name will come to me soon, I'm sure. If you're looking for a new
or used RV, ask for Eric and tell him I sent you.
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I have a little extra room, a better layout, lighter interior, more windows,
more drawers and storage, theater seats, dinette, larger shower, sprayer
hose on the kitchen sink and a wall that gives more privacy to the bedroom.
It even has a 200 watt solar panel on the roof.
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Star State and you can read about most of them here on my blog. It took me a
little over a year to find her. She was a great travel trailer for a mostly
solo traveler or a couple, but it is time for an upgrade.
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I kept the tire cover and am ready to head out SOON! I have a new <a href="https://texasstateparks.reserveamerica.com/posProductDetails.do?id=226217&contractCode=TX" target="_blank">Texas State Parks Passport, the Centennial Edition</a> and the <a href="https://texasstateparks.reserveamerica.com/posProductDetails.do?id=198075&contractCode=TX" target="_blank">Scratch Off Texas Parks map/poster</a> and there will be other campgrounds and RV parks as well. Stay tuned...
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Denise Vajdak, MCThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15010529360354636495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318360195440150275.post-26890309539992121252023-07-04T13:06:00.024-05:002023-07-19T13:41:51.017-05:00I Rang the Bell!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/UFPILeVkiV4" width="320" youtube-src-id="UFPILeVkiV4"></iframe></div><p><span style="font-family: Architects Daughter;">It's been a long, hard journey, but I am <i><b><span style="color: red;">DONE</span></b></i> with chemo and surgery for pancreatic cancer and I am considered cancer-free at this point! There will be follow-up blood work and CT scans over the next few years, but all indications is that it is GONE. This give Independence Day a whole new meaning. I'm a <span style="color: #800180;"><b>Cancer Survivor</b></span>! π</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Architects Daughter;">I started having pains in late August (around my birthday), did lots of blood work, CT scans, endoscopic procedures and then the diagnosis on October 7, 2022. I started chemo in November and rang that brass bell on July 3, 2023. π</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Architects Daughter;">Dr. Erin Fleener and her staff at the <a href="https://cancerclinic.com/" target="_blank">Cancer Clinic</a> in Bryan, Texas have been wonderful to work with and I highly recommend her. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu0hdVD4vpRDjVka87mzKnsxalmh0yx2S0gxBCRuTbNGr2PV5lCHk2UZJEwAzC5Epo7PcpST65AStfvlsHZLIutPro8eLygGAV0k50mV0GP2Rh-X1-8Y4OlsMneqC3inFk4SNm7FkwIdll-Br2gQhqjdfd_4dNrBvbCBZEavwXtgypHrgSAiw1JPMhiCU/s4032/IMG_1186.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Architects Daughter;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu0hdVD4vpRDjVka87mzKnsxalmh0yx2S0gxBCRuTbNGr2PV5lCHk2UZJEwAzC5Epo7PcpST65AStfvlsHZLIutPro8eLygGAV0k50mV0GP2Rh-X1-8Y4OlsMneqC3inFk4SNm7FkwIdll-Br2gQhqjdfd_4dNrBvbCBZEavwXtgypHrgSAiw1JPMhiCU/w300-h400/IMG_1186.HEIC" width="300" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Architects Daughter;"><br /></span><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPuM4OrhKR9VX94Zui_M6iVUn4InkX9E09qCumI2GiR_-EXOdTjAtAhSTtTHjFE9OAL5vejkqRkCLL642BgGwdCaxcFKzBbXuHsx8lIu5Cys96OXuqeNV_OSgjQr6zCYfOkJU9Cyib38wpUVyVsuMlM73YOf4T12u37uIWs9QzBQqO9PH_w6t2th7_84g/s4032/20230327_103129.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Architects Daughter;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2268" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPuM4OrhKR9VX94Zui_M6iVUn4InkX9E09qCumI2GiR_-EXOdTjAtAhSTtTHjFE9OAL5vejkqRkCLL642BgGwdCaxcFKzBbXuHsx8lIu5Cys96OXuqeNV_OSgjQr6zCYfOkJU9Cyib38wpUVyVsuMlM73YOf4T12u37uIWs9QzBQqO9PH_w6t2th7_84g/w225-h400/20230327_103129.jpg" width="225" /></span></a></div><p><span style="font-family: Architects Daughter;">After 8 straight rounds of chemo (week on, week off), I had a break and then a Whipple surgery to remove part of my pancreas, the Gall Bladder, part of the Bile Duct, part of the beginning of the small intestines and a lymph node. Whatever was left was stitched back together to flow as "usual". Recovery and then 3 more rounds of chemo.</span></p><span style="font-family: Architects Daughter;">My surgeon in Houston was Dr. George Van Buren and he knows his stuff. The surgery was long and hard, but the scar could have been a lot worse. Recovery took quite a bit longer than I expected, but it was an extensive 6 1/2 hour surgery. It took WEEKS to get over it, but I'm getting back to normal and lifting restrictions have been lifted. </span><div><span style="font-family: Architects Daughter;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Architects Daughter;">Time to go camping and dancing and travelling! I feel like my life has been put on hold for the past several months and I have spent more time on my couch than I ever would have thought possible.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Architects Daughter;">π <b><i><span style="color: red;">MANY, MANY</span></i></b> thanks to my family, friends and even strangers that have prayed for me and offered me encouragement through this ordeal. Without the Good Lord's will and everyone's prayers, I don't think I would have made it through on my own. Bless those who took time out of their schedules to give me rides to Bryan and Houston and local errands. Those who brought meals and helped with things around the house. Y'all are angels here on earth!!! πΌπ»</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOh0IIjrjL5sMkGMESuqzjiP1Iz8EUA1_8cWlZ8un5LyPwGAa_pcJbY12tr3ys50Ndfiko5Yf8QNMA_z5xkPOgwqh3V2Hv9WHE6CaXV5IwwYqG9vyGGtUtkGmZbWv35tFav1fMaxxQbRxx-fytl29Rcxq25ZBEzM3QyJncZ7do7BmlrEXiAqRdjB-9c48/s4032/IMG_8425.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Architects Daughter;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOh0IIjrjL5sMkGMESuqzjiP1Iz8EUA1_8cWlZ8un5LyPwGAa_pcJbY12tr3ys50Ndfiko5Yf8QNMA_z5xkPOgwqh3V2Hv9WHE6CaXV5IwwYqG9vyGGtUtkGmZbWv35tFav1fMaxxQbRxx-fytl29Rcxq25ZBEzM3QyJncZ7do7BmlrEXiAqRdjB-9c48/w480-h640/IMG_8425.HEIC" width="480" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Architects Daughter;"><br /></span><p><br /></p></div>Denise Vajdak, MCThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15010529360354636495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318360195440150275.post-43517220868515307092023-05-31T22:00:00.022-05:002023-07-19T12:56:47.352-05:00Memorial Day Weekend - Part 2<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #800180;"><span style="font-family: Handlee;">Bandera is one of my very favorite places to camp, hang out, dance, shop
and just relax. I π the Texas Hill Country!</span> </span>
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<a href="https://pioneerriverresort.com/prr/" target="_blank">Bandera Pioneer RV River Resort</a>
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</span> Check Out: 12 pm<br />π©π»βπΌ Staff was friendly and helpful<br />π»
Restrooms<br />πΏ Showers<br />πΆ Wifi<br />π Off-leash dog park<br />π
Store<br />π§Ί Laundry facility<br />π Water access - Medina River and a
pool<br />π Caboose, Travel Trailer, Tiny Homes
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β Pull Through, Buddy Site
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Ώ Site Pad: level, rock, long enough for camper and truck<br />β Spacing: Very
Close<br />π³ Shade Open Sun<br />π§ Water<br />β‘ Electric 20/30/50<br />π©
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<span style="color: #38761d;">Regular cost per night $50</span><br /><span style="color: #38761d;">My total cost for 2 nights: π²86 = Avg $43/night</span><br /><span style="color: #38761d;">π 341.2 miles round Bastrop to Bandera to Home - 10.35 mph</span>
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area, but was nice to have buddy site so our awnings faced each
other.</span></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="white-space: normal;">πΆπ»ββοΈ Walked along the river. You can walk under the road and continue
on to City Park</span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="white-space: normal;">π¦ Songbirds, ducks</span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="white-space: normal;">π² Nice shade along the river</span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li> π Shops on Main Street. Always like to stop at the General Store and Back in the Saddle</li><li><span style="white-space: normal;">π½ <a href="https://www.ostbandera.com/" target="_blank">OST Steakhouse</a></span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li> <span style="white-space: normal;">πΊ <a href="https://www.facebook.com/arkeyblues.silverdollar" target="_blank">Arkey Blue's Silver Dollar</a> - <a href="http://www.rockykingband.com/" target="_blank">Rocky King Band</a></span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li> <span style="white-space: normal;">π’ <a href="https://georgedearbornemusic.com/" target="_blank">George Dearborne</a> at <a href="https://11thstcowboybar.com/" target="_blank">11th Street Cowboy Bar</a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://11thstcowboybar.com/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzgS1eSTi_8QpeoG2krq-KqJlGLkbu_Iwe85qOOsKLqX4EAb0M1pH6y_5VctSYtZLhgG-sl3pUkyDyaa7jf2rZg6oqAI3HTlQCRYPvo181UiBSV-tTISH22EoQmjhFkv3hYnBj25r98Vvx4ABfHCCARgaJvnbOtZgH2IOwwhI0YevKl3Xb3zMp54DpiXw/s4032/IMG_0794.HEIC" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzgS1eSTi_8QpeoG2krq-KqJlGLkbu_Iwe85qOOsKLqX4EAb0M1pH6y_5VctSYtZLhgG-sl3pUkyDyaa7jf2rZg6oqAI3HTlQCRYPvo181UiBSV-tTISH22EoQmjhFkv3hYnBj25r98Vvx4ABfHCCARgaJvnbOtZgH2IOwwhI0YevKl3Xb3zMp54DpiXw/s320/IMG_0794.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div></span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li> <span style="white-space: normal;">Silver Spur Dancehall - Visited the ruins, but it's being
restored!</span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li> <span style="white-space: normal;">Storm came up just before we were going to hit the pool π’</span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li> <span style="white-space: normal;">Last trip for Matilda Mae</span></li></ul><p></p></div></span></span></div>
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<a href="https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/bastrop" target="_blank">Bastrop State Park</a>
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πΏ Showers<br />π Store<br />π© Dump Station<br />πΆπ»ββοΈπ΅π»ββοΈ Trails<br />π Pool -
need to register and pay for a time to swim<br />π Cabins<br />π¦ Birds,
Squirrels, Chuck Will's Widow<br />π©π»βπΌ Staff was friendly and helpful
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βΏοΈ Handicap, accessible site. Concrete under the table and fire ring.β Pull
Through<br />π
Ώ Site Pad: Asphalt, needed a little leveling on camping side.
Long enough for my truck and trailer and room for another vehicle. <br />β
Spacing: Spacious (end to end)<br />π³ Shade: Partial on Camping side<br />π§
Water - high enough for water filter to hang down<br />β‘ Electric -
20/30/50<br />π© Sewer at sites in this loop, dump station for other areas<br />π₯
Fire Ring w/Grate and free standing Grill <br />Lantern Hook<br />Picnic
Table - wooden top with metal legs
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<span style="color: #38761d;">Regular cost per night $25<br />Discounts: Texas State Parks Pass - half
off 2nd night, free daily entrance fees<br />My total cost for 2 nights:
π²37.50 = Avg $18.75/night</span>
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<h2 style="text-align: left;">π Highlights of this trip:</h2>
<span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;"><span style="white-space: normal;"><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>β’ Memorial Day Camping. Thanks to
all those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country and the loved
one they left behind. <br /></span><span style="white-space: normal;"><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>β’ πΊ Nice views from the hilltop
site. Drove around the park (Not up to riding the bike yet). The scenic
overlook built by the CCC is always a nice spot to stop<br /></span><span style="white-space: normal;"><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>β’ π©π» Camped alone. Visited by
Daddy, Mama, Don. Nice neighbors.<br /></span><span style="white-space: normal;"><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>β’ πΆπ»ββοΈ Walked a couple trails - in
my flip flops<br /></span><span style="white-space: normal;"><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>β’ π¦ Heard Chuck Will's Widows
calling back and forth<br /></span><span style="white-space: normal;"><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>β’ π² Trees are making a
comeback<br /></span><span style="white-space: normal;"><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>β’ π Buc-ee's, Academy<br /></span><span style="white-space: normal;"><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>β’ π½
<a href="https://www.neighborstx.com/" target="_blank">Neighbor's Kitchen & Yard</a>
- Try the Prickly Pear Margarita!<br /></span><span style="white-space: normal;"><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>β’ π½
<a href="https://southsidemarket.com/" target="_blank">Southside Market & Barbeque</a><br /></span><span style="white-space: normal;"><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>β’ π 70.7 miles one way
(went to Bandera from here) - 9.8 mph</span></span>
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Denise Vajdak, MCThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15010529360354636495noreply@blogger.com0Bastrop State Park, 100 Park Road 1A, Bastrop, TX 78602, USA30.110208 -97.28692381.7999741638211546 -132.4431738 58.420441836178846 -62.1306738tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318360195440150275.post-29833582604640586292023-03-13T20:43:00.004-05:002023-07-19T12:56:17.025-05:00Best Little Cowboy Gathering in Texas - La Grange<h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHFLfS3X0NDPCH1r2AXftBQqzRPLNaN-FS7UhaNdzCx4HiyksKhbVasoC6VSuSV3NcAxkQCn3LnNa2ARiC1lBW2ER_hA7VRWETV-GLDccF6209WHtX5rr-tdBUDMCqPCIvJ-ExIPw82Sve2vPcs1WyP1YodDLPnAZVz9wZRLxpuWG51gxgg5M0JZTg1NY/s1600/IMG_20230311_191130.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1413" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHFLfS3X0NDPCH1r2AXftBQqzRPLNaN-FS7UhaNdzCx4HiyksKhbVasoC6VSuSV3NcAxkQCn3LnNa2ARiC1lBW2ER_hA7VRWETV-GLDccF6209WHtX5rr-tdBUDMCqPCIvJ-ExIPw82Sve2vPcs1WyP1YodDLPnAZVz9wZRLxpuWG51gxgg5M0JZTg1NY/w566-h640/IMG_20230311_191130.jpg" width="566" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #800180;"><br /></span></h2><h2><span style="color: #800180;">π Highlights of this trip:</span></h2><h2><span style="color: #800180; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;">π©π» <span style="font-family: Handlee;">Camping with my Dance Group<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiORA3bvSK2tWCYm4SWoDRUXe1KgkX88ljJxuo4KSiP5gDELhUWvxXCEnN2esOtm_8FHMgj6XzQia_zpcES1xp4gL5CGma4CGzkb2gjqxqmv6KLD89bMLdgsF4LjbTiOPCRlIJrhTa5bTYHdUoRQfhEG9EoiPSL0Rszj8-Jzr_U-sEP5mRMwQLP-fipniA/s4032/20230311_205412.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiORA3bvSK2tWCYm4SWoDRUXe1KgkX88ljJxuo4KSiP5gDELhUWvxXCEnN2esOtm_8FHMgj6XzQia_zpcES1xp4gL5CGma4CGzkb2gjqxqmv6KLD89bMLdgsF4LjbTiOPCRlIJrhTa5bTYHdUoRQfhEG9EoiPSL0Rszj8-Jzr_U-sEP5mRMwQLP-fipniA/w400-h225/20230311_205412.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>π’ Lots of dancing with Dance Group and Don<br />π» <a href="http://bestlittlecowboygathering.com/" target="_blank">Best Little Cowboy Gathering in Texas</a><br /><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Thu-Kenny Orts, Jason Roberts, Jeff Woolsey<br /><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Fri-George Dearborne, Jake Hooker, Billy Mata<br /><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Sat-Brady Honeycutt, Fiddle Extravaganza, Jody Nix, Rocky King<br />π Texas Boot Company - Bastrop<br />π Big full moon<br />π³ Group breakfasts</span></span></h2><div><span style="color: #800180; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2LNiQMg662asFv1MFVr_vlmXLcxM3iDwpTKjM_-cJGiBohOn3WQXDqsbAbMFlDZDpSOaGfVJBD4yTjObowULSyiWOyIKSyCyfalDa7inZ8IvMR_hT4D9o392ARN8229kvM3MNwdolGGcLwL4-4mtDwzqiSdN3IW7N-KQpiTckBy_OL8rfempTTmMwx7Y/s4608/20230308_172558.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="4608" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2LNiQMg662asFv1MFVr_vlmXLcxM3iDwpTKjM_-cJGiBohOn3WQXDqsbAbMFlDZDpSOaGfVJBD4yTjObowULSyiWOyIKSyCyfalDa7inZ8IvMR_hT4D9o392ARN8229kvM3MNwdolGGcLwL4-4mtDwzqiSdN3IW7N-KQpiTckBy_OL8rfempTTmMwx7Y/w400-h225/20230308_172558.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></span></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.tuckstoprv.com/" target="_blank">Tuck Stop RV Park</a></h2><div style="text-align: left;">Type of Park: Private <br />Check In: ?<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span> Check Out: ? - Flexible as long as no one is still there or coming in after<br />π©π»βπΌ Staff was non-existent. Everything by phone or online.<br />Hard to get into if you're coming from Bastrop direction<br />Dirt driveways, big potholes</div><div style="text-align: left;">Not sure I'd go back to this one</div><div style="text-align: left;"><h2 style="text-align: left;">π Site #19</h2>β Pull Thru<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVR9TmhXWq2LSYP5MfMK0Xd1q50xXWR4XT9Uy592rKbCAY8eOS82yc8qb3pTuibBMkNazY0mhFhjtI31FpibOAmNVj3oa9euSKBWk2RJmcHmlKaEaD1cyVsLloE_OANV9vMQOHzu7U22lgyp541cxMWnrjd6vuHk_IUtqZIi9hWyjqa2KcpkOntzz2Cy0/s4032/20230308_142956.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVR9TmhXWq2LSYP5MfMK0Xd1q50xXWR4XT9Uy592rKbCAY8eOS82yc8qb3pTuibBMkNazY0mhFhjtI31FpibOAmNVj3oa9euSKBWk2RJmcHmlKaEaD1cyVsLloE_OANV9vMQOHzu7U22lgyp541cxMWnrjd6vuHk_IUtqZIi9hWyjqa2KcpkOntzz2Cy0/s320/20230308_142956.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>π
Ώ Site Pad: dirt, long enough for camper and truck<br />Spacing: Close<br />No Shade<br />Space between sites was soggy from water connections. Would be BAD after rains!<br />π§ Water<br />β‘ Electric max 50 amp<br />π© Sewer</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><span style="color: #38761d;">Regular cost per night $30<br />Discounts: Group - 1 night free<br />My total cost for 4 nights: π²90 = Avg $22.50/night <br />π 139.4 miles round trip - 9.25 mph</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcugaTRDvbO4gmSKLKge80bmhxrnJi98tYs0lNtoy2MxE5AsoTRTqjUdH9Hu0WgJbVdOkBHfPGUjFep-4wiFksdGT1FMJGI2O_4patrqatzkHcDcWo2ZUiyRfvYC0Imkk3TDOj34nwOeKTVZZAsgmLlN88arQwd7wdFrbhyqkYFhZUdIEA7d6wBuG4HzQ/s4032/20230311_191548.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcugaTRDvbO4gmSKLKge80bmhxrnJi98tYs0lNtoy2MxE5AsoTRTqjUdH9Hu0WgJbVdOkBHfPGUjFep-4wiFksdGT1FMJGI2O_4patrqatzkHcDcWo2ZUiyRfvYC0Imkk3TDOj34nwOeKTVZZAsgmLlN88arQwd7wdFrbhyqkYFhZUdIEA7d6wBuG4HzQ/w640-h360/20230311_191548.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;">π Be sure to check out my <a href="https://www.denisevajdak.com/p/amazon-products.html">Gadgets & Gear</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">to see some of my favorite RV and Camping products from Amazon</div><div style="text-align: center;">(and some for the Sticks N Bricks, too)</div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>Denise Vajdak, MCThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15010529360354636495noreply@blogger.com0La Grange, TX 78945, USA29.9055033 -96.8766469999999911.595269463821154 -132.032897 58.215737136178845 -61.720396999999991tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318360195440150275.post-25525123791976669342023-01-13T19:10:00.274-06:002023-01-23T21:59:44.422-06:002022 Camping Recap<p>
I will just say that 2022 has been a roller coaster year for me for sure. I
started off the year hitting quite a few parks. I went a few places alone with
my furry companion and some with my dancing/camping group of friends and a
couple of them with just another couple and/or my guy. Pepper was included in
most of these trips, of course.<span style="color: #800180;">
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><i>It was such an awesome summer!!! One of the best ever! </i></b
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<b>THEN</b> things fell apart! I lost my guy and I started getting sick and
there were trips to doctors and more needles than I ever needed to see and
then the <b><span style="color: red;">Cancer</span></b> diagnosis and then
chemo started up... β οΈ
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I have a chemo week which zaps my energy and gives me several other side
effects for days and then I slowly climb back up on my "off" week and have
managed a few short trips (with the help of my family and dance group). Then
back down to the bottom of the roller coaster again the next week. If things
had not taken a turn for the worst, there would have been quite a few more
trips on this list!
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Even though my travels have slowed since mid-August and I have not posted many
blog posts or videos, you can still follow me on most social media with
<b>#nativtxntravels</b>
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<span style="font-family: Rock Salt;">24 Adventures - 47 Nights</span>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"
>As you can tell, most of my travel is over a weekend. Got that J-O-B so I
can afford to keep travelling. I prefer multiple night stays, but
sometimes the calendar or the weather or my health only allow one night
and I jump on it if I can. </span
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>Parks with an <span style="color: #800180;">*</span> were new
adventures.</span
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<span style="font-family: Rock Salt;">ποΈ Types of Parks</span>
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<h3 style="text-align: left;">Boondocking</h3>
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<span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee; font-size: large;"
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<div>Had more plans for some in the summer and beyond, but...</div>
<h3 style="text-align: left;">COE/USACE</h3>
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<span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee; font-size: large;"
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<span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;"
> <a
href="https://www.swf-wc.usace.army.mil/somerville/Recreation/Parks/Corpsparks.asp"
target="_blank"
>Rocky Creek Park</a
>, Lake Somerville - Site 145</span
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<span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;"
> *<a
href="https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232748"
target="_blank"
>Wilson H. Fox Park</a
>, Granger Lake - Site 26</span
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>Good Sam: 5 parks - 9 stays - 20 nights</span
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<span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;"
> *<a href="https://www.bcirvr.com/" target="_blank"
>Bandera Crossing Riverfront RV Park</a
>, Bandera - Site 38</span
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<span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;"
> *<a
href="https://www.jamaicabeachrvresort.com/"
target="_blank"
>Jamaica Beach RV Resort</a
>, Jamaica Beach (Galveston) - Site 32</span
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<span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;"
> <a
href="https://pioneerriverresort.com/prr/"
target="_blank"
>Pioneer RV Resort</a
>, Bandera - Sites 133 and 147 (2x each)</span
>
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<span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;"
> *<a href="https://www.redbudrvresort.com/" target="_blank"
>Redbud Ranch RV Resort</a
>, Hutto - Site 305 (2x)</span
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<span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;"
> *<a href="https://texasrvparkgulfcoast.com/" target="_blank"
>Texas RV Park</a
>, Hitchcock - Site 22</span
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> *<a href="https://friocampriverview.com/" target="_blank"
>Camp Riverview</a
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>
<a href="http://www.guadaluperv.com/" target="_blank"
>Guadalupe River RV Park & Campground</a
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- Site 34</span
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>They do have Good Sam discounts, but ask about Anhalt event discounts if
you're attending those</span
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<span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;"
> *<a
href="https://www.splashway.com/campground/"
target="_blank"
>Splashway Waterpark</a
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<span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;"
>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheWesternRVPark" target="_blank"
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>, Navasota - Sites</span
><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;"
> 34, 35, 36</span
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<span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;"
> *<a
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> <a
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Lake Somerville is less than 30 minutes from home and is home to 6 or
more parks - Private, COE and State. This is a good place for "<i
>Let's see if there's a spot open</i
>". Don't forget to ask about "Walk Up" sites. Even if everything is
booked, there may still be spots available when you just HAVE to get
away. I love being able to use the <a
href="https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/park-information/passes"
target="_blank"
>Texas State Parks Pass</a
> for free daily entry fees, discounts on camping and supplies in
the park stores, etc.
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>In January, Matilda Mae got new shoes so 4372.8 of those are on the
new tires. I am only including towing miles for the camper itself, so
this does not include truck travel to side trips, sight seeing or
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>If I was staying in motels, the cost per night probably would have
been more, but my gas mileage would have about doubled in most cases.
BUT...there's something to having your own stuff in your own space.
Your own food, utensils, sporting equipment, etc. You KNOW who has
slept in the bed and when the last time the sheets were changed.
<b><i>Bless your heart!</i> </b>I think God will give you a special
crown in Heaven for changing out RV sheets! </span
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>If you're like me, you have the "camping" wardrobe that mostly stays
in the RV along with the RV supplies in the bathroom, so there's
usually less packing to do. Most hotels don't allow or have facilities
for building a campfire either. </span
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>If I'm not able to be out camping, It's definitely on my
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>I love camping with my group of friends. We like hitting Texas
dancehalls and honky tonks and collectively we make a mighty hearty
"brunch" and a pretty awesome BYOSteak night. They have been awesome
at helping me set up and tear down when I'm not feeling 100%.
Caravanning with them makes me feel much better. I'm like the baby
sister that everyone checks on to make sure I'm safe. </span
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>Sadly, at the time of this post, I have to announce that
my precious Pepper has been hit and killed on the road at
the end of my driveway (and left lying there) this week.
She was an AWESOME travel partner and I couldn't have
asked better of a rescue dog! Our time together was short,
but it was packed with love and quite a few adventures
(even beyond the camping listed here). Future trips will
be a little more lonely and the trails will feel empty.
Yeah...the hits just keep coming. π</span
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Denise Vajdak, MCThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15010529360354636495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318360195440150275.post-58310812621921441872022-12-30T15:05:00.151-06:002023-08-04T15:30:36.457-05:00Update About Me<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNaOa3jCvADdOuNKJQy0h4P-gYhHe8PUebavIRzKgPTrdWZPUAtD3ge6DRrC952ipXGeGTaZh12nwRmXY_Pcn1569wwqo6wgwJy3LH5rFFRLVEBD5PGnEQtn-CFivPoPKPUNKxzzj8sGmyx4UlrUvUn7ubE0czLYeQ5a9BTWq1kftceIsdeIpl6tP0/s4032/20220827_220618.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2268" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNaOa3jCvADdOuNKJQy0h4P-gYhHe8PUebavIRzKgPTrdWZPUAtD3ge6DRrC952ipXGeGTaZh12nwRmXY_Pcn1569wwqo6wgwJy3LH5rFFRLVEBD5PGnEQtn-CFivPoPKPUNKxzzj8sGmyx4UlrUvUn7ubE0czLYeQ5a9BTWq1kftceIsdeIpl6tP0/s320/20220827_220618.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>I have not done a blog post or video in a while and here's why... Since mid-August, my whole world has gone pear-shaped on me. The summer was wonderful! I could not have asked for better. I thought my dreams were coming true. Then it all came crashing down on me. My source of happiness dropped me like yesterday's news. Then about a week later, I started having pains in my upper stomach (from my waist to my sternum). I had the first round of blood work done at our employee clinic. I HATE needles! <p></p><p>π By my birthday on August 27, I was already dealing with the constant pain in my stomach and loss of appetite. It was like a constant sucker punch that never let up and I attributed it to the abrupt incident listed above. It didn't stop me from going out with my dance group to see <a href="https://www.kennyortsmusic.com/" target="_blank">Kenny Orts & No Chance</a> and dance to as many songs as possible though. 54 trips around the sun. <b><i>Woohoo! </i></b></p><p>Not long after that, I started getting this horrible itching that would not go away. More blood work. Shortly thereafter, I started turning yellow - my skin and eyes. I was referred to a Gastroenterology firm in Bryan. Guess what? More blood work and a CT scan. I had to have an IV for the scan. Meanwhile the pains in my belly and the loss of appetite where constantly present. </p><p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRnISd8eNzY1ko5-_eQVMDqmZpv2p9nRAKo18owcrvKeCuGIPHMt3lmQiEHsk_81VFOvbglDfWC6lZJmOCjHu0bVulsrTEr8_Pz8uzKFukVYGrAdX9LcgCa_fKt9B-WdF1mt25qb-aXdZVkEDfAaP2Pwi_kxZa6hprOFEpWVsTF2XqwhsB3EfZmZh5/s360/IMG_20221009_090436_882.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="360" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRnISd8eNzY1ko5-_eQVMDqmZpv2p9nRAKo18owcrvKeCuGIPHMt3lmQiEHsk_81VFOvbglDfWC6lZJmOCjHu0bVulsrTEr8_Pz8uzKFukVYGrAdX9LcgCa_fKt9B-WdF1mt25qb-aXdZVkEDfAaP2Pwi_kxZa6hprOFEpWVsTF2XqwhsB3EfZmZh5/s320/IMG_20221009_090436_882.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">NOT my natural eye color!</td></tr></tbody></table>The Bilirubin count was WAY high. Normal range is under 1.0. I was at 14!!! The CT showed I had a mass on the head of my pancreas that was roughly the size of a quail egg. It was pushing on the Gall Bladder and the bile duct causing constriction there which caused things to back up into my bloodstream. If you get internal itching, go have it checked out right away!<p></p><p>I was then referred to St. Luke's Hospital in Houston (about 1 1/2 hour drive) for an endoscopic procedure to place stents in the collapsed ducts and do a biopsy on the mass. I was put on an IV and was knocked out for the procedure. It was a VERY long day and I am so thankful for my brother driving to Houston and for my parents being right there for me for this whole adventure! The next day, I was still groggy from the anesthesia and I awaited results. Then I got the call. The biopsy came back and it was not as we had hoped. </p><p style="text-align: center;">Those three little words no one wants to hear. <span style="font-size: medium;"><b><i><span style="color: red;">YOU HAVE CANCER</span></i></b>.</span> π²</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUGhpYTs67AgExgXYInfGmUC5se5HfRm0t858ec3q8yByMFN8BG_IGlwI__CVE1GOwCIavepk2khk2TWcaB2V5hcNANSGteZrO2aZ698R58Ajz0xIsPxsOzPYHHkW4faX8y0_NYFFA7iUONOEuu6KXSP1dqoW5swDOj2TAheZ38F-HTLkx8iOK38wa/s3216/20221019_094032.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="1808" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUGhpYTs67AgExgXYInfGmUC5se5HfRm0t858ec3q8yByMFN8BG_IGlwI__CVE1GOwCIavepk2khk2TWcaB2V5hcNANSGteZrO2aZ698R58Ajz0xIsPxsOzPYHHkW4faX8y0_NYFFA7iUONOEuu6KXSP1dqoW5swDOj2TAheZ38F-HTLkx8iOK38wa/s320/20221019_094032.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>I have Stage 2 Pancreatic Ducticle Adenocarcinoma. The first procedure didn't work because the stent wasn't actually in the bile duct. NOTHING changed! I had to go back 2 weeks later for another procedure and a "work around" that actually worked. After a few days, the itching was almost unnoticeable. The yellowing took a while to go away, but my eyes are white again and my skin is back to it's normal color.<p></p><p>I got a referral from a surgeon and a referral for a couple of Oncologists. One in Houston and one in Bryan closer to me. I heard from quite a few people that Dr. Erin Fleener at the <a href="https://cancerclinic.com/" target="_blank">Cancer Clinic</a> in Bryan is awesome, so I went that way. </p><p>I had a port installed in early November and I went in for my first chemo treatment on November 8. I have blood drawn on Mondays (again...more needles!), infusion day on Tuesdays, take a pump home for another 46 hours, have it disconnected on Thursdays, come back on Fridays for a shot to boost the bone marrow. It's a full week of activity and I can't drive to most of it. Then I get a week off and then another treatment week. </p><p>π Did I mention I HATE needles?! I have been poked and prodded more in the last 4 months than in the last 4 years or more. π I have had to cancel several dance plans and camping reservations, including a couple trips to Bandera and the Hill Country. <b><i>Nothing is as it should be!</i></b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnTuZMEE-qpyL4LEo6i3bh-gfeKN8KFpPygvtmcIXIm_QjnaOeFH8XJqK_6qbWGNUsEhkp2aj129hl5ttOMfCkHMvYEIhF5sc1_2nrkcRvYIOuvY1RXqO6TvO_xX7Bs5_tK7xKjny75hvPDHU_YfpulhXK54X9EgIsvS75ILLuJAi16IOYqKwpLIWq/s3968/20221108_095956.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3968" data-original-width="2232" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnTuZMEE-qpyL4LEo6i3bh-gfeKN8KFpPygvtmcIXIm_QjnaOeFH8XJqK_6qbWGNUsEhkp2aj129hl5ttOMfCkHMvYEIhF5sc1_2nrkcRvYIOuvY1RXqO6TvO_xX7Bs5_tK7xKjny75hvPDHU_YfpulhXK54X9EgIsvS75ILLuJAi16IOYqKwpLIWq/w225-h400/20221108_095956.jpg" width="225" /></a></div>On round 2, I attempted to remove the pump myself since it was on Thanksgiving day. It was not as easy as it looked because of the tape sticking to everything. And as the calendar would have it, I had chemo the week of Christmas too. <p></p><p>I'm wired on the first couple of days and uncomfortable and have to pay attention to the pump and tubing that I'm tethered to for the 46 hours which administers one of the chemo drugs over time. How can you be tired and unable to sleep at the same time? I'm shaking and trembly for days and my fingers have a mind of their own. By the time I leave the office on Tuesday, I can't have anything colder to drink/eat than room temperature or I feel like I'm swallowing frozen sticker burrs. I get bad neuropathy in my fingers if I touch anything even remotely cold. By Thursday afternoon/Friday, it catches up with me and I crash for a couple of days and I'm doing good to shuffle from one room to another. Slowly, I get a little better each day and as the "off" week progresses, I feel a little better. I can even start having a few ice cubes in my "iced" tea. By Monday night, I can even have a bowl of Blue Bell (otherwise known as Ice Cream). My weight has not been this low since High School!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMihIDD3kwlZDzexGDISOkcXzooCJOubFEL3diQmm10_-FjmfFpTDe9EAzVSY5MPFE1_ZYctA7L4Y09hpAHniMeala0Rsw-cKvRlLV-7t2gwJZ9Li0bc_Q7tDwD0E4yyGPEx3BRiHCzCrsMRIOXi3UrHrDPf8zYdlEPe-lElPS_003NvDAU9mvGUzS/s2775/20220917_194252(0)~3.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1946" data-original-width="2775" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMihIDD3kwlZDzexGDISOkcXzooCJOubFEL3diQmm10_-FjmfFpTDe9EAzVSY5MPFE1_ZYctA7L4Y09hpAHniMeala0Rsw-cKvRlLV-7t2gwJZ9Li0bc_Q7tDwD0E4yyGPEx3BRiHCzCrsMRIOXi3UrHrDPf8zYdlEPe-lElPS_003NvDAU9mvGUzS/s320/20220917_194252(0)~3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I have been able to make it to a couple of dances to see <a href="https://www.kennyortsmusic.com/" target="_blank">Kenny Orts</a> and <a href="https://georgedearborne.com/" target="_blank">George Dearborne</a> at the <a href="https://www.cotton-country-club.com/" target="_blank">Cotton Country Club</a> and even gotten to take my camper out of the driveway a couple times. I even drove out for a brief while to see <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dennisw.ivey.5" target="_blank">Dennis Ivey</a> in Caldwell. <p></p><p><i><b>I love my dance/camp group of friends! </b></i>ποΈπ’π They have been a bright shining spot and big help in camping. In between good days, I feel like I'm on house arrest for a crime I didn't commit. Thank goodness for my RV YouTubers like <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@todayissomeday" target="_blank">Today is Someday</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@rvtexasyall" target="_blank">RV Texas Y'all</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ChangingLanes" target="_blank">Changing Lanes</a> and several others so I can travel virtually through their videos, cooking and grilling channels like <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CowboyKentRollins" target="_blank">Cowboy Kent Rollins</a> and great shows like <i><a href="https://new.thechosen.tv/" target="_blank">The Chosen</a></i> because there's just not a lot of good shows on TV anymore. I also love watching the livestreams from folks like <a href="https://www.facebook.com/vincemorenomusic/" target="_blank">Vince Moreno</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cottoncountryclub" target="_blank">Cotton Country Club</a>. It's ALMOST like being there.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-mqDOrq4auo-Lyrx_R17BhnBNd5K_4fPeVdm9mcWeZPds8hz2FxexDo5ayvNfxRPXR2JTPuwMFWuYC-2sG98cQ1ZyXGBea1bXyIMpeQy1ohcQxrNFt9wH8rtN9qNu2jSig8nyIHOMDoSjtqB4Anvj8Qb6ma0GMy8Tk3jkAVcvAf-yYcSwMyco5YVH/s2790/IMG_20221220_090138_028.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2790" data-original-width="2232" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-mqDOrq4auo-Lyrx_R17BhnBNd5K_4fPeVdm9mcWeZPds8hz2FxexDo5ayvNfxRPXR2JTPuwMFWuYC-2sG98cQ1ZyXGBea1bXyIMpeQy1ohcQxrNFt9wH8rtN9qNu2jSig8nyIHOMDoSjtqB4Anvj8Qb6ma0GMy8Tk3jkAVcvAf-yYcSwMyco5YVH/s320/IMG_20221220_090138_028.jpg" width="256" /></a></div>So, I have completed 4 of 12 treatments so far. The cancer marker blood work that we do once a month is looking good. Soon I'll have another CT to check everything out and we'll determine a schedule for a very massive surgery to remove the tumor and I'll probably have to sacrifice my gall bladder because of the nature of the surgery. There's a chance that I could end up diabetic for life after the surgery depending on how much of the pancreas has to be removed. We won't even start to discuss all the claims and bills that have started trickling in. Cancer is not for the weak-minded, that's for sure.<p></p><p>I have had lots of cards, calls, texts, gifts and such from family, friends and even some people that don't even "know" me. No one has of yet confessed to sending me the electric blanket, but I sure do like it! I have gotten rides to go places when my hands or legs won't let me do it on my own. Most of all, I have received a ton of prayers and I appreciate each and every one. God may not always let us know what He's up to, but I know he hears every prayer sent His way. It's His will what will happen from here on out, but I hope He brings me out on the other side of this and gives me a break for a change. Keep those prayers coming! Thank you. ππ»π</p><p>So, I am doing what I can to kick cancer's butt and get back to my life. It'll be a while in coming unless the Good Lord has other plans for me in the meantime. My motto is one I found from John Wayne (and yes, I have the t-shirt).</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee; font-size: large;">Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway</span></i></b></p>Denise Vajdak, MCThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15010529360354636495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318360195440150275.post-84376739626512979182022-08-09T18:44:00.097-05:002022-12-03T10:29:16.429-06:00Splashway Water Park and Campground - The Adult Version<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB6f0-O3jU1MniahjF4kPWL1T_S7NADyEp387NAF8tg5TFVvjTK6nN9_VTTqNbsrHJ3DtV0Gb8GJQVXeOnuZ5zcPddsfVRdV7KygjElx0rfC2G3DknR_IUTD5sXvRkv4RI4STD_h-JfqpT3EFhIbswFecDPeosMurmBsrlwT9kGKJF0YTDw1-R4Syo/s3968/20220805_181544.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2232" data-original-width="3968" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB6f0-O3jU1MniahjF4kPWL1T_S7NADyEp387NAF8tg5TFVvjTK6nN9_VTTqNbsrHJ3DtV0Gb8GJQVXeOnuZ5zcPddsfVRdV7KygjElx0rfC2G3DknR_IUTD5sXvRkv4RI4STD_h-JfqpT3EFhIbswFecDPeosMurmBsrlwT9kGKJF0YTDw1-R4Syo/w640-h360/20220805_181544.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Had a great adult's weekend with friends in Sheridan, Texas. We camped at Splashway Water Park and Campground and there was so much to do while we were there, we never left. The shade and the breeze were wonderful even though the temps hovered around 100Β° for the highs. The park is large and spread out and has lots of greenspace, so we walked around with Pepper or drove around in the Kapel's golf carts. Dogs are allowed everywhere except in buildings or in the Water Park. Pepper liked being able to hang out with us most of the time. Added a new location to my <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1P2Ww5vuY-3JsvWw8xYSCr8HEg_A&usp=sharing" target="_blank"><b>Camping Adventures</b></a> map. Look at this site! You can't get any closer to the entrance of the Water Park.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivoFYPhxBk0TlTvdDAgAfOiLPX1WOKXh89TO8pCJvL07MonqeYJ9TDuF7cBpPIe4BZhl1WpIGpMd5Uzu0RnHJWbKvBo8MZr8oMMk-FdBqzIjAc5fgc2zuDUyatHwd8MyRQ8nWL4-eZeTXlny6GKTBquIlD4jL4N0CnWT1nApJZr1bGbOEJHot2AMrO/s4032/20220805_210256.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivoFYPhxBk0TlTvdDAgAfOiLPX1WOKXh89TO8pCJvL07MonqeYJ9TDuF7cBpPIe4BZhl1WpIGpMd5Uzu0RnHJWbKvBo8MZr8oMMk-FdBqzIjAc5fgc2zuDUyatHwd8MyRQ8nWL4-eZeTXlny6GKTBquIlD4jL4N0CnWT1nApJZr1bGbOEJHot2AMrO/w640-h360/20220805_210256.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">We'll think about getting a season pass for next year and coming more often. Would like to check out their Wine Festival, Car Show or Halloween activities. It's a great place for kids, but not JUST for them. Adults can have just as much fun there.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbuG3iq0zZ08DuDBrPgVPprtPZ7pI44vrekLziVSQEGSNdBroCuLosAR0btGBi3zMdomBIu9WLnZ3BmZDdj4G2ahugOGRqUV4XzVlPSZlL51aVCRcjhHnvEvQiK-V1cR00eMiw8Mrh0XeVKHfToOFdjMNBm3ubj4-HEemSQ9JtUpJpLpuepRhLW-Iy/s4032/20220805_145131.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbuG3iq0zZ08DuDBrPgVPprtPZ7pI44vrekLziVSQEGSNdBroCuLosAR0btGBi3zMdomBIu9WLnZ3BmZDdj4G2ahugOGRqUV4XzVlPSZlL51aVCRcjhHnvEvQiK-V1cR00eMiw8Mrh0XeVKHfToOFdjMNBm3ubj4-HEemSQ9JtUpJpLpuepRhLW-Iy/w640-h360/20220805_145131.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Rock Salt; font-weight: normal;"><a href="https://www.splashway.com/" target="_blank">Splashway Waterpark & Campground</a></span></h2>Type of Park: Private<br />Check In: 3 pm<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span> Check Out: 2 pm</div><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>π» Restrooms / πΏ Showers in several locations - I loved the wood decor<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiPqqJIHCplu-67sEZsp5L5IzG4OZCVpueZG54m3O1nX8lnX1rBAf9FvR9Q8U6d-YMsRvW7GmIQpdAUrTob2Ae-pS5V07tv9RilJq-FLzCyECRs7ANGLoXE7GlZCr83usK1gPKIqmvXj0lSbknKL-aha_TJC4pLBhwxZmPDt-jvIYSZVSON-62wh8P/s4608/20220805_145426.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="4608" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiPqqJIHCplu-67sEZsp5L5IzG4OZCVpueZG54m3O1nX8lnX1rBAf9FvR9Q8U6d-YMsRvW7GmIQpdAUrTob2Ae-pS5V07tv9RilJq-FLzCyECRs7ANGLoXE7GlZCr83usK1gPKIqmvXj0lSbknKL-aha_TJC4pLBhwxZmPDt-jvIYSZVSON-62wh8P/s320/20220805_145426.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></li><li>π§Ί Laundry facility in Section A</li><li>π Big Off-leash dog park with small trees, benches and automatic waterer</li><li>π Store has RV accessories, groceries, souvenirs and Coffee Bar w/pastries, Blue Bell, Dippin' Dots. Smoothies, Frappes, Lattes, Iceesβ¦</li><li>π½ Several eateries on site in waterpark and campground. The food at The Hideaway is great. Fresh, never frozen beef and chicken. Homemade type food.π</li><li><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia2De9dohHF1qOXiyIgFS7QGMEPkSbFwPlSwjy627VG0UMNcoM3wxg-AVA3YylJv9r_yMjn0Fu4tShXEtX_mTUHXpc7ECHunrqvfx8lXhzvI0Pg3r7kLdThytxNGmziZP9csATKDUXmovX-Z5EM5Ou3K1I5_6MOI1KrEl4mUWpMxMy0i-pTl9j9YAz/s4032/20220805_171823.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2268" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia2De9dohHF1qOXiyIgFS7QGMEPkSbFwPlSwjy627VG0UMNcoM3wxg-AVA3YylJv9r_yMjn0Fu4tShXEtX_mTUHXpc7ECHunrqvfx8lXhzvI0Pg3r7kLdThytxNGmziZP9csATKDUXmovX-Z5EM5Ou3K1I5_6MOI1KrEl4mUWpMxMy0i-pTl9j9YAz/s320/20220805_171823.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>π Cabins (tiny houses) available</li><li>βΊ Group Camping sites and Bunkhouses</li><li>π Munzees around the Park</li><li>πΆπ»ββοΈ Large campground with lots of green space - can walk around it or use bikes or golf carts</li><li>π΄ Lots of activities for kids outside the water park - jumping pads, playground, swimming, paddle carts, open area is great for remote control cars, basketball,volleyball, tether ball, gaga ball, kayaking, outdoor movie, super size chess/checker sets, putt putt golf, laser tag, etc.</li><li>π Ponds for kayaking, paddle boarding, paddle boats, swimming</li><li>π² Rentals available for bikes, kayaks and golf carts</li><li>π¦ Ducks, squirrels</li><li>π©π»βπΌ Staff was very friendly, cheery and informative</li></ul><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Permanent Marker; font-weight: normal;">π Site #C1</span></h3><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>π Back In - was the first site in section C - at the corner of the campground/entrance to Water Park/Adventure Station/Camp Store and section A. Was very busy with other campers coming in, bikes and golf carts. Had to stop traffic to back in. Wide enough for 2 vehicles.</li><li>π
Ώ Site Pad: gravel, mostly level, tree at the back end<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK7POsDyx7aoDVA_7kctDDioNqHmFy5ValdBk9p2B5YP1Trjj8dO1F57Yd6j8IpkIlM3HEsNw7UBcfHoMpBfZlBAKiQVh9ysk7YDeZd_dWUzMBv9q-Dr1q0w8LBQwykwGRihrSVSu8y66LFpGFYLpiDyQlW0x4h4YFG8dHHxGnS8OlJbU2-ppoi9Bs/s4608/20220805_153014.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="4608" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK7POsDyx7aoDVA_7kctDDioNqHmFy5ValdBk9p2B5YP1Trjj8dO1F57Yd6j8IpkIlM3HEsNw7UBcfHoMpBfZlBAKiQVh9ysk7YDeZd_dWUzMBv9q-Dr1q0w8LBQwykwGRihrSVSu8y66LFpGFYLpiDyQlW0x4h4YFG8dHHxGnS8OlJbU2-ppoi9Bs/s320/20220805_153014.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></li><li>π§ Water - good pressure, faucet about a foot or so above ground</li><li>β‘ Electric max 50 amp - no issues with power</li><li>π© Sewer - threads in good condition, slightly downhill so everything flows nice</li><li>π₯ Tall Fire Ring w/Grate</li><li>Picnic Table - wooden</li><li>Spacing - no one on back side, a little space on front side, plenty of room between row behind us</li><li>Shade all day</li><li>Could see and hear live music at The Hideaway from the campsite.</li></ul><p></p><p><span style="color: #38761d;">My total cost for 2 nights: π²153 = Avg $76.50/night</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyU-gi5t_mj1t3TNJruzzRnOYVPWelG2NfSxwHnj8K4emEYWa55Z5OAQ2AhtCuYSOlJ7yvEpfjv7xxnAlE0dKeuV4FWpiRSkAH59j4YwBT3zYAg3bIuNY-p8zHhuJyGFxMHCLGw9LZ99sNhV-2G1nqV28hyXSuGEu_06RRt8YRTToLRYlsscgRxxGx/s4608/20220806_074520.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="4608" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyU-gi5t_mj1t3TNJruzzRnOYVPWelG2NfSxwHnj8K4emEYWa55Z5OAQ2AhtCuYSOlJ7yvEpfjv7xxnAlE0dKeuV4FWpiRSkAH59j4YwBT3zYAg3bIuNY-p8zHhuJyGFxMHCLGw9LZ99sNhV-2G1nqV28hyXSuGEu_06RRt8YRTToLRYlsscgRxxGx/w640-h360/20220806_074520.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Permanent Marker; font-weight: normal;">π Highlights of this trip:</span></h3><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">ππ»ββοΈ Waterpark was fun and relaxing until area lightning made everyone get out. Lazy river, wave pool, multiple slides and shoots, food trucks, etc. Cabanas available to rent - have your beer delivered to you. Lots of tables with umbrellas and a large covered pavilion, so there's several ways to escape the sun for a bit. β±</span></li><li><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;"><b>π½ The Hideaway</b> had good food and good live music with an area to dance. Seating on the patio or outside. Can buy beer and wine as well. πΊπ·</span></li><ul><li><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">The food was so good, we ate there the second night instead of having our usual steak night</span></li><li><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">The live music was nice and we danced to <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/codyrayhenryband" target="_blank">Cody Ray Henry</a></b> on Friday and <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/thebarditchhippies" target="_blank">The Barditch Hippies</a></b> on Saturday. Nice stage.</span></li></ul><li><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">Campground breakfasts π³</span></li><li><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">Walking around the grounds with Pepper or riding in the golf cart with our friends</span></li><li><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">π©π»π Camping with friends and Pepper</span></li><li><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">π 208 miles round trip - 9.5 mph - so much to do, the truck never left the campsite</span></li></ul><p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRczVcYBLhnkxBcU2_FJvtJ0UnU2Uf1BAnfYmEyKFGYcgyCEV--vWrBIpqm6vvnNdHSEtmVc6UzCykrWYqmcwq7xaswGicxnOpm_fVzOi01_QazgeYleBlJfn29ZCVe7MPi_rxpRkcdGcZ52Z4ZjLQ-7q_oLv3pbav2LDZnr9U5rjcej2EwFnVgioP/s3968/20220806_093552.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2232" data-original-width="3968" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRczVcYBLhnkxBcU2_FJvtJ0UnU2Uf1BAnfYmEyKFGYcgyCEV--vWrBIpqm6vvnNdHSEtmVc6UzCykrWYqmcwq7xaswGicxnOpm_fVzOi01_QazgeYleBlJfn29ZCVe7MPi_rxpRkcdGcZ52Z4ZjLQ-7q_oLv3pbav2LDZnr9U5rjcej2EwFnVgioP/w640-h360/20220806_093552.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>No kids - but we still had chocolate milk!</i></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">π Be sure to check out my <a href="https://www.denisevajdak.com/p/amazon-products.html"><b>Gadgets & Gear</b></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">to see some of my favorite RV and Camping products from Amazon</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>(and some for the Sticks N Bricks, too)</i></span></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIvS62kNoZpvfY7G99XbsNkX07apY24BI9RqMApfrh2FhVHCxQNEiCUWFLg2cXo7srJcWc1tqBoRRuIgCiZB3RR1OMY0uTPnsi2eFbLoaEZd1mak-Pe73r77SFnpLyAQoHVkiIDpOApiuoYi4wOiI24xxksmtrY5_FMv5d2p16pkkGn3Khg_AlXxo8/s4608/20220806_132705.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="4608" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIvS62kNoZpvfY7G99XbsNkX07apY24BI9RqMApfrh2FhVHCxQNEiCUWFLg2cXo7srJcWc1tqBoRRuIgCiZB3RR1OMY0uTPnsi2eFbLoaEZd1mak-Pe73r77SFnpLyAQoHVkiIDpOApiuoYi4wOiI24xxksmtrY5_FMv5d2p16pkkGn3Khg_AlXxo8/w640-h360/20220806_132705.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Video to come...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Denise Vajdak, MCThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15010529360354636495noreply@blogger.com05211 Main St, Sheridan, TX 77475, USA29.4975062 -96.6710188999999931.1872723638211546 -131.82726889999998 57.807740036178842 -61.514768899999993tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318360195440150275.post-68379174670822531562022-07-27T19:27:00.078-05:002022-08-04T12:40:51.698-05:00Floating (sort of) the Frio<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">A group of my friends have a family reunion at Camp Riverview each year and they invited me to tag along this year. This area of Texas is in an extreme drought situation this year, but thereβs still some water flowing in the Frio. It was nice to just sit in it and relax. Other area creeks and
rivers are dry or have just a trickle. There was a small area that could be used for tubing, kayaking or paddleboarding, but most of the river is too low. Improvements have been made to the campground since last year according to my friends. The premium sites are nice and level and patios have been added. Pray for rain for this area!</span>
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<span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">Golf carts are welcome here or you can rent one and they come in handy since the park is rather large in size and itβs hot this time of year to carry gear by hand and walk. Some people set up canopies to mark their spot on the river, but be aware that staff may pick them up late so donβt plan to leave them overnight. If you plan to drive in the park, the speed limit is 5 mph. Wrist bands are required during your stay.</span>
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<a href="https://friocampriverview.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Rock Salt;">Camp Riverview</span></a>
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Type of Park: Private - book with them through
<b><a href="https://www.campspot.com/book/friocampriverview" target="_blank">Campspot</a></b>. <br /><b>Check In:</b> 2 pm for RV sites, 4 pm for cabins<span style="white-space: pre;">
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πΏ Showers
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<li>πΆ Wifi (did not use)</li>
<li>π§Ί Laundry facility</li>
<li>π Off-leash dog park</li>
<li>π Store has RV supplies, necessities, few groceries, souvenirs, ice</li>
<li>πΆπ»ββοΈ Trails</li>
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π Water access - Frio was very low but still had some water from the springs
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<li>π¦ Wildlife: Scarlet Tanager, bats, woodpeckers</li>
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<li>Volleyball, tetherball, gaga ball, horseshoes, playground</li>
<li>π‘ AT&T had good signal. Verizon was non-existent </li>
<li>π©π»βπΌ Staff was friendly and helpful</li>
<li>Can bring golf carts or rent them here</li>
<li>Recycling bins for cans</li>
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<h2 style="text-align: left;">π Site #CP 06, Central Park</h2>
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Premium site, Central Park sites have a patio area looking toward the river with pergola top
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rock base, level, long enough for camper and truck when unhitched, wide
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π§ Water - low to the ground so hose and filter come off to the side along
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<li>β‘ Electric max 50 amp</li>
<li>π© Sewer connection in good condition</li>
<li>π₯ Fire Ring - but in a burn ban</li>
<li>Picnic Table: wooden with metal legs</li>
<li>Close to restrooms/showers</li>
<li>Shade in the afternoon</li>
<li>Full sun in the mornings</li>
<li>A little green space between the next campsite and lower campsites</li>
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<span style="font-family: Handlee;"><br /><span style="color: #38761d;">Regular cost per night $77.25 + $10 lock fee + $5 reservation fee<br />My
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<span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">π½ πΊ Bar & grills on the way to and in Leakey (15 minutes)</span>
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<span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">Look for <b>Uel Jackson</b> on the weekends at the
<b><a href="http://leakeybearsden.com/" target="_blank">Bear's Den</a></b>
or
<b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/LeakeyInnBar" target="_blank">Back Porch</a></b></span>
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<span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;"><b><a href="https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/garner" target="_blank">Garner State Park</a></b>
is very close - a
<b><a href="https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/park-information/passes/park-pa" target="_blank">Texas Parks Pass</a></b>
is very handy</span>
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<span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">Stopping in Bandera on the way π</span>
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<span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;"><b><a href="https://www.ostbandera.com/" target="_blank">OST Restaurant</a></b>
and
<b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/arkeyblues.silverdollar" target="_blank">Arkey Blue's Silver Dollar</a></b></span>
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<span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">Sitting in the river</span>
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<span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">Turning off the alarm</span>
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<span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">Mexican Train and other domino and card games</span>
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<span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">Group meals for brunch and supper</span>
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<span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">A quick trip to the
<b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/LeakeyInnBar/" target="_blank">Back Porch at the Leakey Inn</a></b>
to listen to a friend play guitar and sing</span>
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<span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">π©π»π Camping with a group of friends and several dogs</span>
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<span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">π 505.9 miles round trip - 10.95 mph</span>
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Denise Vajdak, MCThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15010529360354636495noreply@blogger.com1Camp Riverview, 1636 Co Rd 350, Concan, TX 78838, USA29.5703662 -99.7276531999999921.2601323638211532 -134.8839032 57.880600036178848 -64.571403199999992tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318360195440150275.post-78457290082360429272022-07-07T19:00:00.103-05:002022-07-20T15:57:26.210-05:004th of July At the Edge of Texas<span id="docs-internal-guid-a25cd4d6-7fff-12be-9134-93add55b50c9"><p style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Handlee, cursive;">We headed out for a 3-night stay for 4th of July weekend with friends (and family of one of my friends). Checked off another park from the <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1P2Ww5vuY-3JsvWw8xYSCr8HEg_A&usp=sharing" target="_blank"><b>bucket list</b></a>. It was an amazing, fun and relaxing time. This park is </span><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">highly </span></span><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline;">recommended</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;"> by</span><span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Handlee, cursive;"> Tom & Stacie of </span></span><a href="https://rvtexasyall.com/" style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Handlee, cursive; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline;">RV Texas Yβall</span></a><span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Handlee, cursive; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"> and I can see why. I'll have to come back in Winter and check it out in the off season. </span><span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Handlee, cursive;">I like staying more than just 2 nights in a location, so this was a nice extended weekend. </span></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Handlee, cursive;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Handlee, cursive;">The park was nice and had great amenities, but many times, what makes a great trip is the company you keep. Had a blast with my friends! (No pun intended) Laughter is good medicine.</span></span></p>
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Ώ Site Pad: level, concrete, long enough for camper and truck, wide enough to have a little extra on each side</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline;"><p role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">π§ Water - pressure seemed a little low but manageable</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline;"><p role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">β‘ Max amp: 50 </span></p></li><li aria-level="1" style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline;"><p role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">π© Sewer connections were in good condition</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline;"><p role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Picnic Table was all wooden with a concrete pad area attached to parking pad</span></p></li></ul><p role="presentation" style="font-family: Handlee, cursive; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left; white-space: pre;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-ea5cc1ba-7fff-c4a3-43e7-cf76dd59b526"></span> </p>
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<li aria-level="1" style="font-family: Handlee, cursive; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Had issues with the power tripping using the 30 amp, ended up switching to the 50 amp side with the 30 amp adapter UPDATE: I think it may be a faulty surge protector.</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" style="font-family: Handlee, cursive; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">No shade</span></p></li>
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<span style="font-family: Handlee, cursive; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Type of Park: Private (Good Sam)</span>
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Denise Vajdak, MCThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15010529360354636495noreply@blogger.com0Jamaica Beach RV Park, 17200 Termini-San Luis Pass Rd, Galveston, TX 77554, USA29.1789996 -94.98179560.86876576382115545 -130.1380456 57.48923343617885 -59.8255456tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318360195440150275.post-49497972643846605552022-06-27T20:19:00.005-05:002023-01-23T21:35:01.565-06:00McKinney Falls and Austin Area<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAhClGBGAWKcSXEVTHaOhgIva49bk9aF1w_eElVK0MOSmLdqZkUJREpAidibu2Ile3kFOoBHXRpH8NKSM1JkGCdqghrMADlS6wpqlnLPdXeNxjjLZ-2fPgamTVsuZLXODSL7wpx3ow4hqawNlJVqXujr-d6kEB6b7C6Iest25nknTmIYiTWW_UOzSA/s800/IMG_20220627_165912.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAhClGBGAWKcSXEVTHaOhgIva49bk9aF1w_eElVK0MOSmLdqZkUJREpAidibu2Ile3kFOoBHXRpH8NKSM1JkGCdqghrMADlS6wpqlnLPdXeNxjjLZ-2fPgamTVsuZLXODSL7wpx3ow4hqawNlJVqXujr-d6kEB6b7C6Iest25nknTmIYiTWW_UOzSA/w640-h480/IMG_20220627_165912.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Handlee, cursive; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This was a 2-night stay in June and it was warm to say the least, but it was still a nice stay. There were dances in the area and thatβs <i>always</i> a good thing. The water level was VERY low at the falls, both upper and lower and I got to the Visitorβs Center about 10 minutes after they closed, so I missed some of what the park had to offer. Another trip is in order, I do believe. I was able to complete an </span><a href="https://www.geocaching.com/geocache/GC4DEMZ_shelter-rock-mckinney-falls-state-park" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Handlee, cursive; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Earthcache</span></a><span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Handlee, cursive; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> on the Rock Shelter Trail, which I havenβt done in a while, so that was nice. And of course, I captured several </span><a href="https://munzee.com/ref/562/410" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Handlee, cursive; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Munzees</span></a><span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Handlee, cursive; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> on the trip. I do enjoy my scavenger hunts. I got in a good campground breakfast one morning, but also hit a few places to eat during the weekend. This park is in a greenspace in Austin so there's lots to choose from. Tip for summers: Find things to do in the AC or early morning/late afternoon.</span></p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE5Nq01vxB5nNyEPb-aj-uNIosehZJf0fP34jKfhGrXG21SmSb8cf714LzBECRJz_rofb7KnRSzTtE0Kl_nQrjkcgQyAf2OyQ1sLvBNfZyMMchTyGMShmQy_0IrET1i3zNN_2WfdTAkDDZSmm0FepXmnbOn4XfSiwejqOPo-13mCaT4yddcNnLPyXl/s4032/20220625_104556.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE5Nq01vxB5nNyEPb-aj-uNIosehZJf0fP34jKfhGrXG21SmSb8cf714LzBECRJz_rofb7KnRSzTtE0Kl_nQrjkcgQyAf2OyQ1sLvBNfZyMMchTyGMShmQy_0IrET1i3zNN_2WfdTAkDDZSmm0FepXmnbOn4XfSiwejqOPo-13mCaT4yddcNnLPyXl/w640-h360/20220625_104556.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-446594b2-7fff-7fb8-c782-31a509508a8f"><h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 24pt;"><a href="https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/mckinney-falls" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "Rock Salt", cursive; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">McKinney Falls State Park</span></a></h1><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Type of Park: State Park </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Check In: 2 pm</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Check Out: 12 pm</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">π» Restrooms were clean</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3RcwiaDReNhUx1lsXMZ3LyNIkbOe4BrDSBec0lSQKannklX13BKOz_zBX5oEAoGDg0bbXKXnN5d76esUtq8Mmn0D-2otF3liNXkwl3z9rfPuZDvvBPZhDAk118_-SdahSObNncic592RYLuX8uPptNQDGS1P0HarMdXGq3KKsq_nHEWNDbrLL1rzX/s4032/20220625_102219.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3RcwiaDReNhUx1lsXMZ3LyNIkbOe4BrDSBec0lSQKannklX13BKOz_zBX5oEAoGDg0bbXKXnN5d76esUtq8Mmn0D-2otF3liNXkwl3z9rfPuZDvvBPZhDAk118_-SdahSObNncic592RYLuX8uPptNQDGS1P0HarMdXGq3KKsq_nHEWNDbrLL1rzX/s320/20220625_102219.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></span><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">πΏ Showers were available, but I didn't use them</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">π© Dump Station</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">π Munzees and Geocaches in the Park</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">πΆπ»ββοΈ Trails for walking and biking π²</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">π Onion Creek was very low at this time</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">π Cabins</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Group Hall</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">π§ Gates are closed and locked from 10 pm (code given at check in)</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">π©π»βπΌ Staff was friendly</span></p><div><span><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlG6QlTac8KozvocpjGyoeidIf-N8z7-NYqGU3jUvGTm2sN6WZ3kom0G7gqgmeQGTXrxUFQ6Kyy0yoWECecROFErxndgaO5KTeKHy-JDITVTKbl_ACSrFcF5Jm5zzeRLTiTTjU3b6bfV9zkzBhkt1QRyVi-gmFe2a3cTOnSrBLevuTTpflSl_JI6vU/s4608/20220625_162516.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="4608" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlG6QlTac8KozvocpjGyoeidIf-N8z7-NYqGU3jUvGTm2sN6WZ3kom0G7gqgmeQGTXrxUFQ6Kyy0yoWECecROFErxndgaO5KTeKHy-JDITVTKbl_ACSrFcF5Jm5zzeRLTiTTjU3b6bfV9zkzBhkt1QRyVi-gmFe2a3cTOnSrBLevuTTpflSl_JI6vU/w640-h360/20220625_162516.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Visitor's Center</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">π</span><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: "Rock Salt", cursive; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Site #80 , Big Cedar Camping Area</span></h2><ul style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; margin-left: -18pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">π Back In</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKMC_Ts_myBICZnH3Kor9R0j45UXdo5EfeeAxttJU2DMU3yxokQQtB1MQ-_q2GKdPdHvRcr09fJfWznmEyWZaBfoPdHcjYUhiqLaPDqbgekH1_gx3sEAc3UCNLSStHGKEW-TrME-rHd_keZ88n19hXLZLTptfoadXiBx7xIp0fygpsGGDDCcyIxdVW/s4032/20220625_092025.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKMC_Ts_myBICZnH3Kor9R0j45UXdo5EfeeAxttJU2DMU3yxokQQtB1MQ-_q2GKdPdHvRcr09fJfWznmEyWZaBfoPdHcjYUhiqLaPDqbgekH1_gx3sEAc3UCNLSStHGKEW-TrME-rHd_keZ88n19hXLZLTptfoadXiBx7xIp0fygpsGGDDCcyIxdVW/s320/20220625_092025.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; margin-left: -18pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">π
Ώ Site Pad: asphalt, long enough for trailer and tow vehicle</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; margin-left: -18pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">π§ Water - high enough for filter to hang down</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; margin-left: -18pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">β‘ Max amp: 30</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; margin-left: -18pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">π₯ Fire Ring w/Grate (but a burn ban was on)</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; margin-left: -18pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Picnic Table: metal with wood tops, concrete base</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; margin-left: -18pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Wooded on the back end of the site. You can see the neighbors on either side through the trees.</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; margin-left: -18pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZz5YsDgMVtn2jl26d40Cx8StzKA4oVRuIWcB_NyeD7H0CiUVY5fVEBks-IUXfGt8YuaT0-1UfTJ-dVewGB5a2D0udrIzNtaOFTk1SmJhYJNKZ2_NlDgASpfgYzCwtKluqhOdwKyYpOu34TKMx-PC766Z4pHhPyuYWgIpJbfcvU2I-81pU_3Vzrx-i/s4032/20220625_105949.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2268" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZz5YsDgMVtn2jl26d40Cx8StzKA4oVRuIWcB_NyeD7H0CiUVY5fVEBks-IUXfGt8YuaT0-1UfTJ-dVewGB5a2D0udrIzNtaOFTk1SmJhYJNKZ2_NlDgASpfgYzCwtKluqhOdwKyYpOu34TKMx-PC766Z4pHhPyuYWgIpJbfcvU2I-81pU_3Vzrx-i/s320/20220625_105949.jpg" width="180" /></a></div><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">π³ Good shade on most of the site</span><p></p></li></ul><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: "Rock Salt", cursive; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">ππ» Cons:</span></h2><ul style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; margin-left: -18pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">No sewer (but most State Park sites donβt have it)</span></p></li></ul><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #538135; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Regular cost per night $20 + $6 daily fee + $10 for extra vehicle</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #538135; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Discounts: Texas State Parks Pass. Daily fees waived, half off second night</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #538135; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Handlee;">My Total Cost for 2 nights π²52</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #538135; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Handlee;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #1e4e79; font-family: Handlee, cursive; font-size: 16pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">In the Area:</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Handlee, cursive; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The campground is in south Austin, but it doesnβt feel like itβs in an urban area. City close with the feel of being out in nature. LOTS to do very close. Dining, dancing, bars, water sports, bats, shopping, State Capitol and more. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Handlee, cursive; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh86XJfvpohI_qdY1JNNcDavzlINy70G8mjXf6oLFgsAAvcTzL-_J9RZigWj-M9p642_Leis8ynZDI_OP9zAzWR9TqHzOse2aAIf1iidkw793JjPCsFTBn0lu6esNZRLYIgr4bUMFxirNiVP6K8eFwD9rYBhj4TjXiB3uc9-XvSrfBf93I89aJ6yq4O/s4608/20220624_202827.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="4608" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh86XJfvpohI_qdY1JNNcDavzlINy70G8mjXf6oLFgsAAvcTzL-_J9RZigWj-M9p642_Leis8ynZDI_OP9zAzWR9TqHzOse2aAIf1iidkw793JjPCsFTBn0lu6esNZRLYIgr4bUMFxirNiVP6K8eFwD9rYBhj4TjXiB3uc9-XvSrfBf93I89aJ6yq4O/w640-h360/20220624_202827.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Covert Park at Mount Bonnell</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Handlee, cursive; font-size: 14pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><div><span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Handlee, cursive; font-size: 14pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Handlee, cursive; font-size: 14pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">π <b>Highlights of this trip:<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjjd41bwM0SslT-LVNE6dS_FWnSL0DnNcBq8ZybIn0xyp5cl2lcvco5oS4RvllrsxLuZT8pHReCyks4J7Q3t17KFBvJ8psxBDzCBHfdWr6FJyjoqNzf-kDvhdTzOX7q9sYLvTCWX1rVdLhfdiHlZcuuycDqtGFyIrxFui-iac9Z5rnoVRauR_FBuQ7/s3648/20220625_132326.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="2736" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjjd41bwM0SslT-LVNE6dS_FWnSL0DnNcBq8ZybIn0xyp5cl2lcvco5oS4RvllrsxLuZT8pHReCyks4J7Q3t17KFBvJ8psxBDzCBHfdWr6FJyjoqNzf-kDvhdTzOX7q9sYLvTCWX1rVdLhfdiHlZcuuycDqtGFyIrxFui-iac9Z5rnoVRauR_FBuQ7/s320/20220625_132326.jpg" width="240" /></a></div></b></span><ul style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Handlee, cursive; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; margin-left: -18pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Chicken Fried Steak and Peach Cobbler at </span><a href="https://www.brokenspokeaustintx.net/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Broken Spoke</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> (didnβt stay for the dance)</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Handlee, cursive; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; margin-left: -18pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sunset at Mount Bonnell (</span><a href="https://www.austintexas.org/listings/covert-park-at-mt-bonnell/2925/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Covert Park</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">)</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Handlee, cursive; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; margin-left: -18pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Campground breakfast - made it on the Coleman stove since there was a burn ban on. π³π₯</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Handlee, cursive; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; margin-left: -18pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">πΆπ»ββοΈ Walking the trails - even though the water was low and it was pretty hot, especially in the afternoon</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Handlee, cursive; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; margin-left: -18pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><a href="https://locations.tacodeli.com/tacodeli-9b3d17ca4231" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tacodeli</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> - outdoor seating was nice to have Pepper with me. Lunch with several mountain bikers after their morning ride.</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Handlee, cursive; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; margin-left: -18pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">π’ Dancing to </span><a href="http://billymataentertainer.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Billy Mata & The Texas Tradition</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> at the </span><a href="https://www.cotton-country-club.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Cotton Country Club</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> in Granger. What a great mix of music. Ask about the brownie & ice cream! </span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: disc; margin-left: -18pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><a href="https://www.gatewaychurch.com/south-austin/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Handlee, cursive; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Gateway Church South Austin</span></a></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Handlee, cursive; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; margin-left: -18pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><a href="https://javistexmex.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Javiβs Best of Tex Mex</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> - was able to sit outside with Pepper. Yummy fajitas. </span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; margin-left: -18pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Handlee, cursive; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">π 205.5 miles round trip - 9.5 mph</span></p></li></ul><div><span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Handlee, cursive;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Handlee, cursive;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF1nRS4Jjmuw290niDaQZZk7yi6U5aW8evZgHDvCNpLCK66Zl4cFc-rgT6C_rhR6RBbYdc2rU8wlWAe1aijO8XoW232IG_ddCFk58JrPV3orUQ53pZZIRNW2oSu5HeScNYB6fVBp6a4CaHy_VU0igGDOrsB7XuF89zdGnBHOm5oUGxkaPuIMVrTaeh/s4032/20220624_191847.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF1nRS4Jjmuw290niDaQZZk7yi6U5aW8evZgHDvCNpLCK66Zl4cFc-rgT6C_rhR6RBbYdc2rU8wlWAe1aijO8XoW232IG_ddCFk58JrPV3orUQ53pZZIRNW2oSu5HeScNYB6fVBp6a4CaHy_VU0igGDOrsB7XuF89zdGnBHOm5oUGxkaPuIMVrTaeh/w640-h360/20220624_191847.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Broken Spoke</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #800180; font-family: Handlee; font-size: 14.85px; text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap;">π Be sure to check out my </span><a href="https://www.denisevajdak.com/p/amazon-products.html" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: #3435ff; font-family: Handlee; font-size: 14.85px; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: none; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>Gadgets & Gear</b></a></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #800180; font-family: Handlee; font-size: 14.85px; white-space: pre-wrap;">to see some of my favorite RV and Camping products from Amazon</span></p><span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Handlee, cursive; font-size: 14.85px; text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14.85px;">(and some for the Sticks N Bricks, too)</span></div></span></div>Denise Vajdak, MCThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15010529360354636495noreply@blogger.com0McKinney Falls State Park, 5808 McKinney Falls Pkwy, Austin, TX 78744, USA30.1836487 -97.7221943999999920.74511073966100128 -132.87844439999998 59.622186660339 -62.565944399999992tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318360195440150275.post-28591567518054224212022-06-22T19:00:00.004-05:002022-07-01T08:51:40.885-05:00Hanging Out in Hutto<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMRBKU8jMBqIhvWx8ItPelv7wpVYZzNDC8gtqTPJncdXp1I1GS-w3ZBvEIPfR41Em-C47ujGM5qCRZ-Zg6R14viKxfQgDBqh86i7k0oaywD65nOCAat0dndDCWFELnnS-jhxH6W5CscNKOsYZSOYBmq0nQ0Kyfz24Tvt8TeCvY7E8poLoLF33yDrh8/s4032/20220616_201244.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMRBKU8jMBqIhvWx8ItPelv7wpVYZzNDC8gtqTPJncdXp1I1GS-w3ZBvEIPfR41Em-C47ujGM5qCRZ-Zg6R14viKxfQgDBqh86i7k0oaywD65nOCAat0dndDCWFELnnS-jhxH6W5CscNKOsYZSOYBmq0nQ0Kyfz24Tvt8TeCvY7E8poLoLF33yDrh8/w640-h360/20220616_201244.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Handlee, cursive; font-size: 12pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">This was a 3-night stay in June and I really enjoyed the park and the weekend. I was able to work remotely on Friday to attend an online conference. The park is only about 16 months old and has RV spots and cabins (tiny homes) and everything is fresh and new and kept clean by staff. It is on Brushy Creek (but you canβt get in it because of some contamination) and thereβs lots of green space in the creek bottom. There are big pecan trees and other hardwoods so there are shady areas along the length of the park. Itβs a little pricier than most places I stay, but thereβs quite a few amenities and sometimes you want a treat. This definitely fits the bill. </span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqL0TqMWx-07oTZ6FM-5OisxHYURXZGkOj_LVUQk0DPo7_7WqOR5lbpV_CKLQtgMix8blpYtyHsZHj9i7c9gRqzKiALgkQfnrdPI74UeuhbkdeQ0FUbT919NlYcDjqPmGWbrkhRtpY5QERKJrVi5NrrlCQ9D02MT3kMBM2P81l1M5Ao5X0OE5eW9Un/s4608/20220617_100346.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="4608" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqL0TqMWx-07oTZ6FM-5OisxHYURXZGkOj_LVUQk0DPo7_7WqOR5lbpV_CKLQtgMix8blpYtyHsZHj9i7c9gRqzKiALgkQfnrdPI74UeuhbkdeQ0FUbT919NlYcDjqPmGWbrkhRtpY5QERKJrVi5NrrlCQ9D02MT3kMBM2P81l1M5Ao5X0OE5eW9Un/w640-h360/20220617_100346.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Handlee, cursive; font-size: 12pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">This was centrally located between a couple of dances that we hit this weekend, so it was perfect. Several reviews complained about the train noises. With the AC running and a fan, we hardly heard anything so it didnβt bother us at all. We were in the back-in sites by a solid wall, so that may have helped as well. Maybe if you spent a lot of time outdoors, you would hear it, but it wasnβt as bad at all for just a weekend. We were able to check out a little late so we could make it to church. I felt happy and relaxed the whole time I was there, even in 100Β°+ temps. </span><p></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-f7bf97b7-7fff-0c8f-0771-2c8e909eebf9"><h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 24pt;"><a href="https://www.redbudrvresort.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "Rock Salt", cursive; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Redbud Ranch RV Resort</span></a></h1><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">211 Benelli Drive</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hutto, TX 78634</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Williamson County</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">(512) 265-8000</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">πΊ </span><a href="https://www.redbudrvresort.com/park-map/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Park Map</span></a></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Type of Park: Private with Good Sam discounts</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Check In: 2 pm</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Check Out: 11 am</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">π</span><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: "Rock Salt", cursive; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Site #305:<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB_RSCqqNCEoWa698CH744WEJZEZTQsd9Z9b9RyqGps8CAVmBBI7di6sAEC8k4i8BcLS1DfBy7YN-zfNdFjSWb7Rd_hcOhhGePdW2AjQML5nuJVWZ1WKXUiEbjpxIWQWm5lkZ3jkxnho97LJ2zPtf2UUF-eLVOYRlWLUpD7NLJ_pMbhzQBLDRd_89P/s4032/20220616_184800.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB_RSCqqNCEoWa698CH744WEJZEZTQsd9Z9b9RyqGps8CAVmBBI7di6sAEC8k4i8BcLS1DfBy7YN-zfNdFjSWb7Rd_hcOhhGePdW2AjQML5nuJVWZ1WKXUiEbjpxIWQWm5lkZ3jkxnho97LJ2zPtf2UUF-eLVOYRlWLUpD7NLJ_pMbhzQBLDRd_89P/s320/20220616_184800.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></span></h2><ul style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">π Back In</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">π
Ώ Site Pad: level, concrete, long enough, but a little narrow. Parking spot for tow vehicle next to it</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">π§ Water - good pressure, high enough for filter and everything to hang down</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">β‘ Max amp: 50 - had a couple issues with Over Current at first, but it seemed to stay on after that. The Power Watch Dog tripped the power and did its thing. </span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">π© Sewer connection was in good shape. It was a little closer to the front of the site, so I used 2 hoses</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">πΆ Wifi - available but I didnβt use it</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">πΊI picked up multiple channels just with the antenna. Even GRIT. I escaped the heat in the hottest part of the day.</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">π₯ Fire Ring w/Grate</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEginz_L04eNXZZzyCjPqQAg6Fw56G8VDVTyC6pU7SkzgwSeup_2m1kV4avgkO_fene7vhYR9I-kZULHNSzLsUvpJB1VPfsPP2ZrOCqioYfjYeSU8ahO9jvcU704Iq6BYMotl6mvOsrJK_EJpfUY3x6mt0LfSPKj23gFZSNxvKJvyYOvFrZdQeeWyht3/s4032/20220617_090638.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEginz_L04eNXZZzyCjPqQAg6Fw56G8VDVTyC6pU7SkzgwSeup_2m1kV4avgkO_fene7vhYR9I-kZULHNSzLsUvpJB1VPfsPP2ZrOCqioYfjYeSU8ahO9jvcU704Iq6BYMotl6mvOsrJK_EJpfUY3x6mt0LfSPKj23gFZSNxvKJvyYOvFrZdQeeWyht3/s320/20220617_090638.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Picnic Table: hexagon shaped. Looked like wood, but was the plastic composite material. Heavy</span></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Two of the overflow parking spaces were on the side of the site, so it was handy. This site is on a corner, so it was a little bigger.</li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Thereβs a little tree planted there that will give shade in a few years</span></p></li></ul><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="color: #1e4e79; font-family: Handlee, cursive; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">ππ» Cons:</span></h2><ul style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The site was a little narrow and thereβs no widening at the entrance on the back-in sites. You have to bring your good backing skills. </span></p></li></ul><div><span style="font-family: Arial;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtPpv93BVoECmf12zypsNHbpdwyuehUy-62ATJRd-01myzcXcp5jqP339T0DKRkMRW_5yrRK91CEKY1wv0_bDeMLOQrer6hrPICbYFzcqCDxPndrbis5mPFncASTX7dGkFGPqbzzOtIkPLt6bP9K2TBCPZzXgmBhAsgiApP-zh-LlvTgUCzPCyWEkI/s4032/20220617_075453.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtPpv93BVoECmf12zypsNHbpdwyuehUy-62ATJRd-01myzcXcp5jqP339T0DKRkMRW_5yrRK91CEKY1wv0_bDeMLOQrer6hrPICbYFzcqCDxPndrbis5mPFncASTX7dGkFGPqbzzOtIkPLt6bP9K2TBCPZzXgmBhAsgiApP-zh-LlvTgUCzPCyWEkI/w640-h360/20220617_075453.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></span><span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: "Rock Salt", cursive; font-size: 14pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">π Park Notes:</span></div><ul style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">π» Restrooms - very clean and spacious. There are a couple ADA restrooms with showers that can be accessed by wheel chair and multiple household sized showers. Each one is male/female so it would be good for families with children.</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">πΏ Showers had good pressure and multi-function shower heads. Glass doors. Very clean.</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">π§Ί Laundry facility had 6 sets of washer/dryers. Credit card or app. No cash. </span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">π Off-leash dog park was big and had a separate section for smaller dogs. There was a nice dog wash station near the restrooms. No washing of dogs or rigs at the individual sites. </span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">π There was a small store in the main office with souvenir items, a few RV necessities and ice cream.</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">πΆπ»ββοΈ A trail runs along the length of the park along the creek. No getting in the creek though. </span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">π Cabins with and without lofts. All have screened in back porches</span></p></li></ul><div><span style="font-family: Arial;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7DcOpyOAUGdGh-iIHEkskSrTDzXBjxMUGcY2idM4Jcnz77wXt97-dP4qnSEVAbXCjpgYpygMY18bQc6la890svcAvCawCG7EkY7w2TUr_Z6TpcOFcJrPNnJYtJG4zrgbanugrAfXzYiqV6JNIPHSt_3C-BlGCBy72AzKsCWD3BkI1WNJ3SNVlh-S4/s4032/20220616_192710.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7DcOpyOAUGdGh-iIHEkskSrTDzXBjxMUGcY2idM4Jcnz77wXt97-dP4qnSEVAbXCjpgYpygMY18bQc6la890svcAvCawCG7EkY7w2TUr_Z6TpcOFcJrPNnJYtJG4zrgbanugrAfXzYiqV6JNIPHSt_3C-BlGCBy72AzKsCWD3BkI1WNJ3SNVlh-S4/w640-h360/20220616_192710.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></span></div><ul style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">π€Ώ Pool with shallow end and lounge chairs in the water. A hot tub that will hold about 30 people. You can literally swim across it. Small splash pad area for the kids.Covered pavilion area with large BBQ pits.</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">π₯ Large fire pit with chairs around it</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">π€ΎββοΈ Playground equipment, 2 volleyball courts, horseshoes, tether ball, hammocks, tables, porch swing (hanging from a tree), ping pong table</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">πͺ 2 group areas, 1 was large and had a view of the pool. Residents can use it at anytime unless someone has reserved it for a private event. They have coffee and condiments there from 8-10am. They had Donuts for Dad for Fatherβs Day (but open for anyone). π©β </span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">π¦ Wildlife: Various birds, squirrels</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">π Trash pick up at the sites in the morning</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Some buddy sites available on the ends of the rows</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Golf carts are available for rent or you can bring your own</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Restrooms/Showers/Dog Wash/Dog park are on one end of the park and the Pool/Volleyball/Playground are on the other end by the Office/Store/Event rooms. A golf cart or bike would be handy.</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">π³ No shade trees on the RV park yet, but young ones are planted</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">π² Prices fluctuate depending on the demand for spaces</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">π
There are events in the park on weekends</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">π©π»βπΌ Staff was very friendly and helpful. Always smiling. </span></p></li></ul><div><span style="font-family: Arial;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs9tDtN_07ibSBGdWwhH2htVUfqQp4hz4PdaumCFbArO-9yR3W0hBeTYQqyrtbVZd5DikTJJbuMOqHG56ng_f2fYny_sb-wbxAmLuzxZzV28_fBMx3jlw_WFA9_mewU99Gum31CN9RW51rfLVrCMxGgAb0OEkhR8WJ_ExGF2A6T3NjX4xtKSEvlRRu/s4032/20220616_193536.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs9tDtN_07ibSBGdWwhH2htVUfqQp4hz4PdaumCFbArO-9yR3W0hBeTYQqyrtbVZd5DikTJJbuMOqHG56ng_f2fYny_sb-wbxAmLuzxZzV28_fBMx3jlw_WFA9_mewU99Gum31CN9RW51rfLVrCMxGgAb0OEkhR8WJ_ExGF2A6T3NjX4xtKSEvlRRu/w640-h360/20220616_193536.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">View from Dog Park</span></td></tr></tbody></table></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #538135; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Regular cost per night $75 (but it can change)</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #538135; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Discounts: Good Sam 10%</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #538135; font-family: Handlee, cursive; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">My Total Cost π²203.17</span></p><h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 24pt;"><span style="color: #1e4e79; font-family: Handlee, cursive; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">In the Area:</span></h1><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Handlee, cursive; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Everything you need is very close. Walmart, Home Depot, Salt Lick BBQ, Dell Diamond, Kalahari Resorts (Indoor water park), restaurants, dancehallsβ¦itβs almost in the City, but doesnβt feel like it. We have had some fun </span><a href="https://munzee.com/ref/562/410" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Handlee, cursive; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Munzee</span></a><span style="font-family: Handlee, cursive; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> events in Hutto, so thereβs lots around if you enjoy scavenger hunts on your phone. </span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Handlee, cursive; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">π Highlights of this trip:</span></h2><ul style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Handlee, cursive; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Activities</span></p></li><ul style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="2" dir="ltr" style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Handlee, cursive; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: circle; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Worked remotely on Friday. Park is pretty quiet so it worked well. π»</span></p></li><li aria-level="2" dir="ltr" style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Handlee, cursive; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: circle; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><a href="https://www.bosbarndancehall.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Boβs Barn and Dancehall</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> in Belton - Craig Howell Band</span></p></li><li aria-level="2" dir="ltr" style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Handlee, cursive; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: circle; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hanging out in the pool and hot tub π€Ώ</span></p></li><li aria-level="2" dir="ltr" style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Handlee, cursive; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: circle; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><a href="https://www.couplanddancehall.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Coupland Dancehall</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> - </span><a href="https://www.kennyortsmusic.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Kenny Orts</span></a></p></li><li aria-level="2" dir="ltr" style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Handlee, cursive; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: circle; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><a href="https://www.gatewaychurch.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Gateway Church</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> - North Austin</span></p></li></ul></ul><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzfFLJHF4K4MgHDZp9lpHezuEHtrUmHgn1GIyV9E_JaIlZReDnH9cDaItSKoZ5RZH28JZZXCV3xaeVwwzMZGHrdW4nyWpOOE6mht3UqSLjOO_FufN5vrEiVXJViMdOoNjT2H-F8WoxkyQpMKO-rWNKK_N5cM_wTIRhS8DrMxUTGru3e_nN-Ck9S_xJ/s4032/20220618_212423.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzfFLJHF4K4MgHDZp9lpHezuEHtrUmHgn1GIyV9E_JaIlZReDnH9cDaItSKoZ5RZH28JZZXCV3xaeVwwzMZGHrdW4nyWpOOE6mht3UqSLjOO_FufN5vrEiVXJViMdOoNjT2H-F8WoxkyQpMKO-rWNKK_N5cM_wTIRhS8DrMxUTGru3e_nN-Ck9S_xJ/w640-h360/20220618_212423.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">Old Coupland Inn & Dancehall - Kenny Orts</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Handlee, cursive;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></div><ul style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Handlee, cursive; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">π½ Eat, Drink and Be Merry πΊ</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOooVt4qQ2FnNvKECCkk6-ePOcXFSs6o5O1hSBiQr6n_26aB2CPmNaLhzzshftK8aqHcXxbSAR9OqEkL4lpRIzfSUavW3vwWAhdko97OP-r9kYqxiyiv7o9bxh5hLuuHeoifkMBEFMt4iRhPpEhmXwDoBN4yC-aWNLl9-SSVqwizcKu-YkM4J7ZD4u/s4032/20220616_205432.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2268" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOooVt4qQ2FnNvKECCkk6-ePOcXFSs6o5O1hSBiQr6n_26aB2CPmNaLhzzshftK8aqHcXxbSAR9OqEkL4lpRIzfSUavW3vwWAhdko97OP-r9kYqxiyiv7o9bxh5hLuuHeoifkMBEFMt4iRhPpEhmXwDoBN4yC-aWNLl9-SSVqwizcKu-YkM4J7ZD4u/s320/20220616_205432.jpg" width="180" /></a></span></div><p></p></li><ul style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="2" dir="ltr" style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Handlee, cursive; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: circle; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><a href="https://www.riograndemex.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rio Grande Tex-Mex Restaurant</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> had good fajitas, good bartenders and yummy mango margaritas with chamoy. Look for Dom at the bar. We hit this on Thursday and Sunday since it was so good.</span></p></li><li aria-level="2" dir="ltr" style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Handlee, cursive; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: circle; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><a href="https://jackallenskitchen.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Jack Allenβs Kitchen</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> in Round Rock - met a couple of new friends. The Chicken Nachitos and quesadillas were yummy. Malibu Sunset was good. The mango margarita was not what I expected, but not bad.</span></p></li><li aria-level="2" dir="ltr" style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Handlee, cursive; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: circle; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><a href="https://www.elmonumentogeorgetown.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">El Monumento</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> in Georgetown - sat on patio overlooking the San Gabriel River. Nice Prickly Pear Margarita. Note: They charge for chips and salsa. </span></p></li><li aria-level="2" dir="ltr" style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Handlee, cursive; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: circle; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><a href="https://roundrockdonuts.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Round Rock Donuts</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> - Famous for their Texas-sized donut. Got one to add to my Daddyβs Fatherβs Day gift π©</span></p></li></ul><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Handlee, cursive; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">π©π»π Camping with Pepper and a friend. The green space and dog park were great for her. The dances, food and other activities were great for us.</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Handlee, cursive; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">π 168.7 miles round trip - 9.3 mph</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Handlee, cursive; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">$4.65/gal. OUCH!</span></p></li></ul><div><span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Handlee, cursive;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Handlee, cursive;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisdVmwqqLYJYoLFxoWgYNNgLFDAcitajXODXWa3mAk85Dkl-RY33Hgh-7U0nYSBWD_zKzKtQ20aFjfoAUMRuLPHCvAiGKgwNfKF7lXKRgict-I_wbgMjEt2Q1zycYGeMS1BzhjOzChnV6TchGTKNIjt-4Q0auQ_Oivv-YWZkme1xIrXw1N8FO04O7O/s4032/20220616_181551.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisdVmwqqLYJYoLFxoWgYNNgLFDAcitajXODXWa3mAk85Dkl-RY33Hgh-7U0nYSBWD_zKzKtQ20aFjfoAUMRuLPHCvAiGKgwNfKF7lXKRgict-I_wbgMjEt2Q1zycYGeMS1BzhjOzChnV6TchGTKNIjt-4Q0auQ_Oivv-YWZkme1xIrXw1N8FO04O7O/w640-h360/20220616_181551.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">Of course there's hippos! It's Hutto.<br /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #800180; font-family: Handlee; font-size: 14.85px;">π Be sure to check out my </span><a href="https://www.denisevajdak.com/p/amazon-products.html" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: #3435ff; font-family: Handlee; font-size: 14.85px; text-decoration-line: none;"><b>Gadgets & Gear<br /></b></a><span style="background-color: white; color: #800180; font-family: Handlee; font-size: 14.85px;">to see some of my favorite RV and Camping products from Amazon<br /></span><span style="font-size: 14.85px;">(and some for the Sticks N Bricks, too)</span></p></span></span></div><div><span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Handlee, cursive;"><br /><br /><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></div></span>Denise Vajdak, MCThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15010529360354636495noreply@blogger.com0Redbud Ranch Cabin & RV Resort, 211 Benelli Dr, Hutto, TX 78634, USA30.5315891 -97.59614822.221355263821156 -132.75239820000002 58.841822936178843 -62.4398982tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318360195440150275.post-59293371312896780112022-05-16T17:50:00.111-05:002022-05-17T16:48:03.624-05:00Camping at Rocky Creek Park<p>
<span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Handlee, cursive; font-size: 12pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">I took a little last-minute trip to the south side of Lake Somerville for a 2-night stay in May. I love how the trees in this park are covered in Spanish Moss. Gives it an east Texas/Louisiana vibe. Love bugs are out in force. Itβs that time of year. But luckily, no mosquitoes yet. Had a good camping trip with my trusty 4-legged companion and I coaxed her into the kayak for the first time.. It has definitely warmed up. Temps were in the mid-90βs, but Iβll take that over freezing temps any day! I wanted to put on a little color this weekend, but PINK wasnβt one of them. Got a little more than I bargained for. </span>
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<a href="https://www.swf-wc.usace.army.mil/somerville/recreation/Parks/Corpsparks.asp" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "Rock Salt", cursive; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rocky Creek Park</span></a>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Check In: 3 pm</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Check Out: 2 pm</span>
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Ώ Site Pad: level, crushed granite, length</span><br /></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">π§ Water - height of faucet</span></li>
<li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">β‘ Max amp: 50 - all green lights</span> </p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">π₯ Fire Ring w/Grate</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Standing Grill </span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Picnic Table: metal mesh with metal legs, good condition, covered</span><br /></p></li>
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<li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">πΏ Very close to the restrooms and showers</span> <span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p></li>
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<span style="color: #538135; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Regular cost per night $28</span>
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<span style="color: #538135; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Discounts:America the Beautiful Access Pass if you qualify for them</span>
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<span style="font-family: Handlee, cursive; font-size: 12pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">π Brookshire Brothers, Family Dollar, Dollar General in Somerville</span>
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<span style="font-family: Handlee, cursive; font-size: 12pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">π½ Wild Bill's - across from the entrance to the Park has good burgers and handcut fries. (Also a small convenience store and has tables outside under covered pavilion)</span>
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<span style="font-family: Handlee, cursive; font-size: 12pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">π½ Several restaurants in Somerville</span>
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<span style="font-family: Handlee, cursive; font-size: 12pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">πΊ Beer available at Wild Billβs</span>
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<span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Handlee, cursive; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">π Highlights of this trip:</span>
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<span id="docs-internal-guid-aa5b70e8-7fff-d57a-648d-627ab7d6dd5c"><span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Handlee, cursive; font-size: 12pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Love bugs are back π<br /></span></span>
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<span id="docs-internal-guid-aa5b70e8-7fff-d57a-648d-627ab7d6dd5c"><span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Handlee, cursive; font-size: 12pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Took my new dog on the kayak for the first time (with me). She did very well considering she doesnβt really like the water.</span></span>
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<span id="docs-internal-guid-aa5b70e8-7fff-d57a-648d-627ab7d6dd5c"><span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Handlee, cursive; font-size: 12pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">π Camping with my trusty companion, Pepper</span></span>
</li><li><span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Handlee, cursive;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">π Fish Fry Fundraiser in Snook (I didn't even have to clean them).</span></span></li>
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<span id="docs-internal-guid-aa5b70e8-7fff-d57a-648d-627ab7d6dd5c"><span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Handlee, cursive; font-size: 12pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">The neighbors invited me over to watch <b>I Can Only Imagine </b>on an outdoor screen. Nice breeze, so it was perfect</span></span>
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<span id="docs-internal-guid-aa5b70e8-7fff-d57a-648d-627ab7d6dd5c"><span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Handlee, cursive; font-size: 12pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">My brother came out to visit with his roommate and his dog</span></span>
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<span id="docs-internal-guid-aa5b70e8-7fff-d57a-648d-627ab7d6dd5c"><span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Handlee, cursive; font-size: 12pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">π 49.4 miles round trip - 10.5 mph</span></span></li></ul>
π¬ For a previous blog and video of this park,
<a href="https://www.denisevajdak.com/2021/07/camping-at-rocky-creek-park.html">click here</a>. </span>
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Denise Vajdak, MCThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15010529360354636495noreply@blogger.com0Rocky Creek Park, 10550 Rocky Creek Park Rd, Burton, TX 77835, USA30.2925932 -96.5716659-20.195091896577367 -166.8841659 80.780278296577364 -26.2591659tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318360195440150275.post-56393066093761006552022-04-17T20:27:00.139-05:002022-04-19T20:25:23.424-05:00Easter Weekend<p></p>
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<span style="color: #800180;"><span><span style="font-family: Handlee;">The Birch Creek Unit of the
</span></span><span style="font-family: Handlee;"><a href="https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/lake-somerville" target="_blank"><b>Lake Somerville State Park & Trailway</b></a><span>
is the closest State Park to my home so I go here if I don't have time to
travel far. Lake Somerville has over 11,000 acres of surface water
(depending on the amount of rain we have received). This complex has lots
of good </span><a href="https://tpwd.texas.gov/publications/pwdpubs/media/park_maps/pwd_mp_p4505_0056k.pdf" target="_blank"><b>trails</b></a><span>
(almost 40 miles of them). The trailway between the two parks is 13 miles
long and is accessible by foot or horseback. </span></span></span>
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<span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">The units have good areas for fishing, swimming, kayaking and boating. Most
of the sites have vegetation separating them so there's a good bit of privacy.
It also acts as a good wind block, so it's a good place to come for winter
camping as well. If you enjoy scavenger hunts, be sure to look for Munzees,
Geocaches and Letterboxes. There are also small group pavilions for day use
and a larger group hall with kitchen and AC and it has a few RV
sites. </span>
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<span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;"><span>Since I have the </span><b><a href="https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/park-information/passes/park-passes" target="_blank">Texas State Parks Pass</a></b><span>
and get my daily entrance fee waived, I also come out to these parks
sometimes just to walk the trails alone or with my dogs and I have been to
geocaching and letterboxing events there. The Pass also gives you a
discount on items in the Park stores.</span></span>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span>14222 PR 57, Somerville, Texas, USA 77879
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #800180;"><br /></span><span style="color: #38761d;">Regular cost per night $20 + $5/person daily<br />Discounts: Texas State
Parks Pass - daily fee waived, half off 2nd night<br />My Total Cost
π²30</span></span>
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<span style="color: #800180; font-family: inherit;">Site Pad: level, asphalt, long enough for camper. If I stayed
connected, my truck would barely fit. Disconnecting, I had to pull the
truck in at an angle. Not very wide.</span></li>
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<span style="color: #800180; font-family: inherit;">π§ Water - about knee height</span>
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<span style="color: #800180; font-family: inherit;">β‘ Max amp: 30 - all green lights</span>
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<span style="color: #800180; font-family: inherit;">π₯ Square Fire Ring w/adjustable-height grate</span>
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<span style="color: #800180; font-family: inherit;">Lantern hook</span>
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<li>
<span style="color: #800180; font-family: inherit;">Trail directly to the Lake from the site</span>
</li><li><span style="color: #800180;">Privacy from neighbors due to vegetation - wind block can be a plus or a minus depending on the time of year</span></li>
</ul></span>
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<span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">ππ» Cons:</span>
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<span style="color: #800180;"><ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>
<span style="color: #800180; font-family: inherit;">π© No Sewer - dump station available in each camping area</span>
</li>
<li>
<span style="color: #800180; font-family: inherit;">πΆ No Wifi</span>
</li>
<li>
<span style="color: #800180; font-family: inherit;">πΊ No Cable</span>
</li>
<li>
<span style="color: #800180; font-family: inherit;">No Standing Grill</span>
</li>
<li>
<span style="color: #800180; font-family: inherit;">The "Lake Trail" runs between this site and 69 so there are people
walking by on one side</span>
</li>
</ul></span>
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<span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">π Park Notes: </span>
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<li>
<span style="color: #800180; font-family: inherit;">π» Restrooms</span>
</li>
<li>
<span style="color: #800180; font-family: inherit;">πΏ Showers</span>
</li>
<li>
<span style="color: #800180; font-family: inherit;">π Store</span>
</li>
<li>
<span style="color: #800180; font-family: inherit;">π© Dump Station</span>
</li>
<li>
<span style="color: #800180; font-family: inherit;">π Munzees and Geocaches in the Park</span>
</li>
<li>
<span style="color: #800180; font-family: inherit;">πΆπ»ββοΈ Trails</span>
</li>
<li>
<span style="color: #800180; font-family: inherit;">π Water access</span>
</li>
<li>
<span style="color: #800180; font-family: inherit;">πΆ Canoe & Kayak rentals</span>
</li>
<li>
<span style="color: #800180; font-family: inherit;"> π¦Birds: Cardinals (they are early risers), Buzzards, Pelicans,
shore birds, small perching birds, Woodpeckers, No Eagle
sightings.</span>
</li>
<li>
<span style="color: #800180; font-family: inherit;">π¦ Deer, Squirrels, Frogs. </span>
</li><li><span style="color: #800180; font-family: inherit;">Friendly and helpful staff</span></li><li>β <b>Beware:</b> Site 65 has lots of leafcutter ant mounds. Might not be the best for children or pets.</li>
</ul></span>
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<span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">πΊ In the Area:</span>
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<span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;"><ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>
<span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">πDollar General,
<b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Kovasovics/" target="_blank">Kovasovic's
</a></b>(General Store & Meat Market, firewood)</span>
</li>
<li>
<span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">π½ Several restaurants/cafes on PR 57, more in Lyons/Somerville</span>
</li>
<li>
<span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">πΊ <a href="https://www.bottlenecksbarandgrill.com/" target="_blank"><b>Bottleneck's</b></a> in Deanville has beer, food and music. Half price appetizers on
Thursday and Karaoke. Good bands to dance to on weekends. </span>Got a good cheeseburger, fries and fried mushrooms.
</li>
</ul></span>
<h2 style="text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">π Highlights of this trip:</span>
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<span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;"><ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>
<span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">πΆπ»ββοΈπ Walked several of the trails: Sunset Loop, Wilderness Run, Eagle
Point Loop, Bluestem Bend. Started using the
<a href="https://www.alltrails.com/invite/6C0NT4" target="_blank"><b>All Trails</b></a>
app which is quite handy. </span>
</li>
<li>π Camping with Pepper</li>
<li>
<span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">My brother stopped by Saturday morning and we walked the dogs</span>
</li>
<li>
<span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">First trip with the
<a href="https://amzn.to/3OntBRu" target="_blank">screen door bar</a>.
It helps! (I installed it myself)</span>
</li>
<li>
<span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">π 49.9 miles round trip - 9.85 mph</span>
</li><li><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">While I was away, I had a guest at my <a href="https://www.harvest-hosts.com/MHM39T/6JHXF/ " target="_blank">Boondockers Welcome</a> site. </span></li>
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<h2 style="text-align: left;">Other stays at this State Park Complex:</h2>
<h3 style="text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #800180; font-family: Permanent Marker;">Birch Creek Unit - </span><a href="https://tpwd.texas.gov/publications/pwdpubs/media/park_maps/pwd_mp_p4505_056e.pdf" style="font-family: "Permanent Marker";" target="_blank">Map</a>
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<h4 style="text-align: left;">Yaupon Loop</h4>
<p>
<a href="https://www.denisevajdak.com/2013/01/great-camping.html">Site #12</a>
- in my old pop-up - January 2013
</p>
<p>
<a href="https://www.denisevajdak.com/2020/08/camping-at-birch-creek-sp.html">Site #23</a>
- one of my favorites - August 2020
</p>
<h4 style="text-align: left;">Post Oak Loop</h4>
<p>
<a href="https://www.denisevajdak.com/2021/08/my-birthday-weekend-2021.html">Site #42</a>
- the answer to life - on my birthday - August 2021
</p>
<h4 style="text-align: left;">Old Hickory Loop</h4>
<p>
<a href="https://www.denisevajdak.com/2022/01/spontaneous-adventure.html">Site #69</a>
- spontaneous adventure - January 2022
</p>
<p>
<a href="https://www.denisevajdak.com/2021/12/pre-christmas-camping.html">Site #73</a>
- before Christmas - December 2021
</p>
<p><br /></p>
<h3 style="text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #800180; font-family: Permanent Marker;">Nails Creek Unit -
<a href="https://tpwd.texas.gov/publications/pwdpubs/media/park_maps/pwd_mp_p4505_121.pdf" target="_blank">Map</a></span>
</h3>
<h4 style="text-align: left;">Bent Tree Camping Area</h4>
<div>
<a href="https://www.denisevajdak.com/2021/12/fall-camping-at-lake-somerville.html">Site #26</a>
- Fall camping - December 2021
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<h4 style="text-align: left;">Cedar Creek Camping Area</h4>
<p>
<a href="https://www.denisevajdak.com/2013/04/fun-filled-weekend.html">Site #54</a> - in my old pop-up - April 2013
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Denise Vajdak, MCThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15010529360354636495noreply@blogger.com0Birch Creek Unit, Somerville, TX 77879, USA30.3130239 -96.62178072.0027900638211555 -131.7780307 58.623257736178843 -61.4655307tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318360195440150275.post-3314958156288602192022-03-27T15:58:00.001-05:002022-03-27T15:58:16.246-05:00Hitting the Trails<p><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">I took my dog out to Lake Somerville State Park, Birch Creek Unit for an afternoon outing. It was a little breezy, but the sun felt good and we got our steps in. π Use your <a href="https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/park-information/passes/park-passes/" target="_blank"><b>Texas State Parks Pass</b></a> to get the daily entrance fees waived. Save on camping and on items in the park store. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Qwq1RAG4-9EorIHalX_O60ewSVkW_KCf5kxHWzJtcu49dT_tBTI2YHffdQ16ILC1-mI3EsUzYc5oDJzRMBBg2Govkzhl4mScqjRAEISZgBgrt0OE6OUlXBNWWoX6Sjf_Spq_Bi70teJyjFmeFLal5PNljF_B3PrmKgzIbFT4UrB00OPgguglJKnq/s4032/20220313_115838.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Qwq1RAG4-9EorIHalX_O60ewSVkW_KCf5kxHWzJtcu49dT_tBTI2YHffdQ16ILC1-mI3EsUzYc5oDJzRMBBg2Govkzhl4mScqjRAEISZgBgrt0OE6OUlXBNWWoX6Sjf_Spq_Bi70teJyjFmeFLal5PNljF_B3PrmKgzIbFT4UrB00OPgguglJKnq/w640-h360/20220313_115838.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">We parked at the Eagle Point Loop trailhead and walked that trail, then continued on the Bluestem Bend Trail that travels along the outskirts of the Yaupon camping area. </span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1J3trcNdzw8DnEcWdhsHryr0b3GJckUmBWuiEc9RZAFxW2h-tkgBtypQDZV9L0pmMb1ldarXAHhtrPioOMSrJ11emeLBAePtg8TRSLzgMkLmLksDOdRJwcqgC8MfjeyIzKiyGLhhvWN2w7XfiGwxYYYhPVzGAIDPM9Il9n0YWKtXXVTo-f223semQ/s4032/20220313_114915.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1J3trcNdzw8DnEcWdhsHryr0b3GJckUmBWuiEc9RZAFxW2h-tkgBtypQDZV9L0pmMb1ldarXAHhtrPioOMSrJ11emeLBAePtg8TRSLzgMkLmLksDOdRJwcqgC8MfjeyIzKiyGLhhvWN2w7XfiGwxYYYhPVzGAIDPM9Il9n0YWKtXXVTo-f223semQ/w400-h225/20220313_114915.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">After the trail, we drove through by the boat ramp and day use area. Bluebonnets are blooming! It was a good day to be outdoors after all the cold and dreary days. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="399" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/iMbOoiOAMx8" width="481" youtube-src-id="iMbOoiOAMx8"></iframe></div><br /><div style="background-color: white; font-size: 14.85px; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee; font-size: 14.85px; text-align: start;">π Be sure to check out my </span><a href="https://www.denisevajdak.com/p/amazon-products.html" style="color: #3435ff; font-family: Handlee; font-size: 14.85px; text-align: start; text-decoration-line: none;"><b>Gadgets & Gear</b></a><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee; font-size: 14.85px; text-align: start;"> page</span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-size: 14.85px; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee; font-size: 14.85px; text-align: start;">to see some of my favorite RV and Camping products from Amazon</span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-size: 14.85px; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee; font-size: 14.85px; text-align: start;">(and some for the Sticks N Bricks, too)</span></div>Denise Vajdak, MCThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15010529360354636495noreply@blogger.com0Birch Creek Unit, Somerville, TX 77879, USA30.3130239 -96.62178072.9002711886215558 -131.7780307 57.72577661137845 -61.4655307tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318360195440150275.post-56719413741846921162022-03-24T21:16:00.002-05:002022-04-02T15:38:41.582-05:00Back to Bandera<p><span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Handlee, cursive; font-size: 12pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">This was supposed to be a 3-night weekend trip, but it got shortened by a day because I left early due to bad weather reports for Monday. We didn't get quite the rain, but boy, did the wind blow! I love Bandera and I always hate to leave, but especially when it's a gorgeous day and my plan was to be there longer. This was not a big event weekend like Mardi Gras and I like it when it's calm and not as crowded. I almost feel like a "regular" here. </span></p><p style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAz4Yd9rn0RBl3k_SmfL7qkz9MS5GVsyUU12vL3EyhL0skFWP4CHFEvRlIJqNca_Uk7F7LjscPEppHnimCHNUQBNTC5d9M_WkYnJziKzyRi1hsRGeZRiM746Iloec12XbBbXHA-yzXHCZRK_LVjW-pYkmbk5X6DJDJKo48rvFgIKL8d6QiLBIZBDF4/s4032/20220319_152501.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAz4Yd9rn0RBl3k_SmfL7qkz9MS5GVsyUU12vL3EyhL0skFWP4CHFEvRlIJqNca_Uk7F7LjscPEppHnimCHNUQBNTC5d9M_WkYnJziKzyRi1hsRGeZRiM746Iloec12XbBbXHA-yzXHCZRK_LVjW-pYkmbk5X6DJDJKo48rvFgIKL8d6QiLBIZBDF4/w640-h360/20220319_152501.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="color: #2e75b5; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">π</span><span style="color: #2e75b5; font-family: Handlee, cursive; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Highlights of this trip:</span><span style="font-family: Handlee, cursive; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b style="color: #2e75b5; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></b></span></p><p></p><ul><li style="color: #2e75b5; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: 700;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">π</span><span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Handlee, cursive; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Camping with Pepper</span></li><li style="color: #2e75b5; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: 700;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> πΆπ»ββοΈ </span><span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Handlee, cursive; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Walking along the river and through City Park</span></li><li style="color: #2e75b5; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: 700;"><span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Handlee, cursive; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">π» Hanging out with good friends</span></li><li style="color: #2e75b5; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> πΆ </span><span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Handlee, cursive; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/arkeyblues.silverdollar" target="_blank"><b>Arkey Blue's Silver Dollar</b></a> - one of my most favorite hangouts β€</span></li><li style="color: #2e75b5; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> π½ </span><span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Handlee, cursive; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.ostbandera.com/" target="_blank"><b>OST Steakhouse</b></a> - always good grub</span></li><li style="color: #2e75b5; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Handlee, cursive; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">π©³ Got warm enough to wear shorts!</span></li><li><span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Handlee;">π€ Texas Flag Retirement ceremony and gunfight, Cowboys on Main</span></li><li style="color: #2e75b5; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> βͺ </span><span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Handlee, cursive; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://ridintheriver.com/" target="_blank"><b>Ridin' the River Cowboy Church</b></a></span></li><li style="color: #2e75b5; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Handlee, cursive; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Quick stop by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/The-Cartoon-Saloon-Lone-Star-Beer-Christmas-Tree-610331809072193" target="_blank"><b>Cartoon Saloon</b></a> - quite a few visitors there at the time</span></li><li style="color: #2e75b5; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">π</span><span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Handlee, cursive; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> 414.8 miles round trip - 9.1 mph $3.84 per gal </span><span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Handlee, cursive; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b><i>(OUCH!)</i></b></span></li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjur-3S8rkVFNQJcNR3otsGZuYcayyaBkjGD-gofprRnyVgR4Gv-ceUtfN3jdGim1R7htnIwZm0OxRFUJ7QB85HAZySid5KqJ7EONQ3Sqmp0D8PVoT5C6G6hX9Jkqc0um5uEZfscdPA4CWOJK2rbDSPxTyRK94pL7sFHyjoL6wrEofhRyHhCD0dgiZP/s4032/20220319_115225.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjur-3S8rkVFNQJcNR3otsGZuYcayyaBkjGD-gofprRnyVgR4Gv-ceUtfN3jdGim1R7htnIwZm0OxRFUJ7QB85HAZySid5KqJ7EONQ3Sqmp0D8PVoT5C6G6hX9Jkqc0um5uEZfscdPA4CWOJK2rbDSPxTyRK94pL7sFHyjoL6wrEofhRyHhCD0dgiZP/w640-h360/20220319_115225.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #7030a0; font-family: 'Permanent Marker',cursive; font-size: 16pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Bandera Pioneer RV River Resort, Bandera, TX</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #7030a0; font-family: 'Permanent Marker',cursive; font-size: 16pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #7030a0; font-family: 'Permanent Marker',cursive; font-size: 16pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><br /></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://pioneerriverresort.com/prr/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="-webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">https://pioneerriverresort.com/prr/</span></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://pioneerriverresort.com/prr/" style="text-decoration: none;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnuIXoXsw51Ho_6EYLb_yUys7cm4OpZ6ms-pNjdHeRhqSAot6xd7S6o4BT2Y0HwWC8UTl2h8XDCbVpm1LLvNMiBYDrL0969-sVemfqYmoWHrvAu6Lq_hFwdYqxbgpODlgaJn1_acXiXHtdRjxV-M3CSqrZqevi3uob7M6FeGVCi7rg4liUNSDZeU7F/s4032/20220319_081405.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnuIXoXsw51Ho_6EYLb_yUys7cm4OpZ6ms-pNjdHeRhqSAot6xd7S6o4BT2Y0HwWC8UTl2h8XDCbVpm1LLvNMiBYDrL0969-sVemfqYmoWHrvAu6Lq_hFwdYqxbgpODlgaJn1_acXiXHtdRjxV-M3CSqrZqevi3uob7M6FeGVCi7rg4liUNSDZeU7F/s320/20220319_081405.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">1202 Maple Street, Bandera, TX 78003</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Bandera County</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">830-796-3751</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><br /></span></div><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Type of Park: Private</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Check In: 1p</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Check Out: 12p</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Dates: 3/18-21/22</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Length of Stay: 3 Nights</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #7030a0; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #7030a0; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #538135; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Regular cost per night $38</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #538135; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #538135; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Discounts: GS $11.40</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #538135; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #538135; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">My Total Cost <span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">π²</span>102.60</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #538135; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #7030a0; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #7030a0; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">π</span><span face="Calibri,sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 14pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"> Site #133 Notes:</span><span face="Calibri,sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 14pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><br /></span></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhffyHw4dHn9ftlJ9Qr-0NMmdp6IpuMxLW6RgvYwDVa4CyFXzZvI0hTjlftwN2G4hLCh3GER1x5g__TgdU49VwtnWuVznEbjG3HSMYWu7_7d1aeVPbMrT7pZPNQwqpX6uUEjH6CUVfy909PDBG9ReWgTblnLXbcGBAYhA5XyXHDCIPm02JrgeQJ565I/s4032/20220318_191027.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhffyHw4dHn9ftlJ9Qr-0NMmdp6IpuMxLW6RgvYwDVa4CyFXzZvI0hTjlftwN2G4hLCh3GER1x5g__TgdU49VwtnWuVznEbjG3HSMYWu7_7d1aeVPbMrT7pZPNQwqpX6uUEjH6CUVfy909PDBG9ReWgTblnLXbcGBAYhA5XyXHDCIPm02JrgeQJ565I/s320/20220318_191027.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Back In, lower level, site was very level side-to-side</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Site Pad: gravel</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">π§ Water - knee height, wrapped with insulation due to cold weather</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">β‘ Max amp: 30 - all green lights</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">π© Sewer - threads a little stripped out</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">πΆ Wifi available, but I didn't use it</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: 400;">Picnic Table: wooden</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: 400;">Was a little farther from the highway than my last stay. A little quieter on this end.</span></li></ul><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">ππ»</span><span face="Calibri,sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 14pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"> Not available:</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><b><br /></b><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;">Grill</span></span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Fire Ring w/Grate</span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">πΊ Cable available on upper pull-thru spots only</span></span></span></li></ul></span></span><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"></span></span></span><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"></ul><p><span face="Calibri,sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 14pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">π</span><span face="Calibri,sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 14pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"> Park Notes:</span><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 14pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoJn_U_B7I5CEQieYdSjADEGw7kNsYdof1LbSx3ZA6rorn-Ui6PRau3xHxLxim1e2uv5znHpLnTXMcghDdqemYdOC-AXdDJ5cZ6lPd5C6NXqnuc1ThnEQoVKB2mB2M5HwgGEuPgfmDCfMZwFOw4SJIT7PWbWu4RGGxgrZTlyoirv6n-NMLXr3dK6SL/s4032/20220319_090840.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoJn_U_B7I5CEQieYdSjADEGw7kNsYdof1LbSx3ZA6rorn-Ui6PRau3xHxLxim1e2uv5znHpLnTXMcghDdqemYdOC-AXdDJ5cZ6lPd5C6NXqnuc1ThnEQoVKB2mB2M5HwgGEuPgfmDCfMZwFOw4SJIT7PWbWu4RGGxgrZTlyoirv6n-NMLXr3dK6SL/s320/20220319_090840.jpg" width="320" /></a></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="font-weight: 700;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">π» Clean Restrooms</span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="font-weight: 700;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">πΏ Showers</span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="font-weight: 700;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">π§Ί Laundry facility</span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="font-weight: 700;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">π Off-leash dog park</span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="font-weight: 700;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">π Store</span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="font-weight: 700;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">πΆπ»ββοΈ Trails - walking trail along the river, wide enough for golf carts</span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="font-weight: 700;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">π The Medina River runs along the edge of the park. </span></li><li style="font-weight: 700;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">π€Ώ Pool</span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="font-weight: 700;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">π Cabins</span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>π₯ </b>Good breakfast in the Recreation Center for just $6.50 on Saturdays when snowbirds are there. Pancakes, eggs, toast or roll, sausage patties, coffee, orange juice and all the condiments. <i>(Should have done this on my last trip)</i></span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Many of the snowbirds have flown out, but the park was still pretty full</span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Walking distance to Main Street - bars, shops, food, entertainment</span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;">Friendly staff and they're dog-friendly too</span></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">π¦</span><span face="Calibri,sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 14pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"> Wildlife:</span><span face="Calibri,sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 14pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Several ducks, squirrels, signs of deer</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #7030a0; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhONZBNEgb5Wq5qQRyfxkn0sYqHrSXJY6tZ1wGTo0tLmY9x9KGkW4noR6NOvWHdc4-GDu1WLqOMS73C_5qoqEE-cI0JxYRr8DzP35Nbqqd3wl5JEQC4b6eu3hC4MDFyhb-BE1VHkZSbSDryvX7mQBgxpu_61IcNoeF61FmX5N8L1IFwqla6QZXXWwkW/s4032/20220319_112442.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhONZBNEgb5Wq5qQRyfxkn0sYqHrSXJY6tZ1wGTo0tLmY9x9KGkW4noR6NOvWHdc4-GDu1WLqOMS73C_5qoqEE-cI0JxYRr8DzP35Nbqqd3wl5JEQC4b6eu3hC4MDFyhb-BE1VHkZSbSDryvX7mQBgxpu_61IcNoeF61FmX5N8L1IFwqla6QZXXWwkW/w640-h360/20220319_112442.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #7030a0; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><br /></span><div style="background-color: white; font-size: 14.85px; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee; font-size: 14.85px; text-align: start;">π Be sure to check out my </span><a href="https://www.denisevajdak.com/p/amazon-products.html" style="color: #3435ff; font-family: Handlee; font-size: 14.85px; text-align: start; text-decoration-line: none;"><b>Gadgets & Gear</b></a><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee; font-size: 14.85px; text-align: start;"> page</span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-size: 14.85px; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee; font-size: 14.85px; text-align: start;">to see some of my favorite RV and Camping products from Amazon</span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-size: 14.85px; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee; font-size: 14.85px; text-align: start;">(and some for the Sticks N Bricks, too)</span></div><p></p><br /><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-0850093e-7fff-5e3b-b8e9-941d52b745a9"><br /></span></div><p><br /></p>Denise Vajdak, MCThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15010529360354636495noreply@blogger.com0Bandera, TX 78003, USA29.7266131 -99.07364621.4163792638211561 -134.22989619999998 58.036846936178847 -63.9173962tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318360195440150275.post-14591848336167186492022-03-08T19:27:00.068-06:002022-03-09T15:42:17.873-06:00Trip to the Coast<div class="separator"><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">I headed east for a change to visit a friend down near Galveston. I
loaded up Matilda and put Pepper in the front seat and off we went on Saturday
morning. I fought head-winds of over 15 mph in BOTH directions. My gas mileage
was pitiful and it's made worse by the gas prices. OUCH! They have gone crazy
the last week or so and it's expected to climb higher. Suck it up or stay
home. Guess which one I chose? It was a good getaway and perfect timing before all the Spring Break-ers showed up. </span></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjYmZWWXrCSUycSmWqvJG2ynzxSbo0Mqv881zs08JJIg9n414zIR8O3IBX8ACy_T38xv5oPvGj6reTcXiKn1tA717uLhpSJrJadDFfMr0mUk7pw7vo2gmaPT5EsRMUDHdwTazY1ugm9dp-fEFQix1hU_zO7i9NouO8_XxHsvdv9Hna2eOm5oPqQkMFj=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjYmZWWXrCSUycSmWqvJG2ynzxSbo0Mqv881zs08JJIg9n414zIR8O3IBX8ACy_T38xv5oPvGj6reTcXiKn1tA717uLhpSJrJadDFfMr0mUk7pw7vo2gmaPT5EsRMUDHdwTazY1ugm9dp-fEFQix1hU_zO7i9NouO8_XxHsvdv9Hna2eOm5oPqQkMFj=w640-h360" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;"><br /></span><p></p>
<h2 style="text-align: left;">Texas RV Park</h2>
<p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgN_xog-_UpUcUyLUySnFAw2WIvaa8zZcqe0BZ8U6pAlKIr5NCYOb920ATlBIVwwAGxTIzFOK5EFpte4Rhuu1BWYSxDCumk5gW6Tti6HjHaqZaWKgIKy3wbE0pjFNh63Q9cEF--Q1wJ5znoLChmBDW8tPRFeod-Ua2Wp2nySD_C71awoPi7SI1mYW85=s4032" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2268" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgN_xog-_UpUcUyLUySnFAw2WIvaa8zZcqe0BZ8U6pAlKIr5NCYOb920ATlBIVwwAGxTIzFOK5EFpte4Rhuu1BWYSxDCumk5gW6Tti6HjHaqZaWKgIKy3wbE0pjFNh63Q9cEF--Q1wJ5znoLChmBDW8tPRFeod-Ua2Wp2nySD_C71awoPi7SI1mYW85=s320" width="180" /></a></div>5605 FM 2004Hitchcock, TX 77563<br />Galveston County<br /><a href="https://texasrvparkgulfcoast.com/">https://texasrvparkgulfcoast.com/</a><br />409-440-8722<p></p>
<div style="text-align: left;">Type of Park: Private</div><div style="text-align: left;">Check In: 1p Check Out: 11a</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">Dates: 3/5-7/22</div><div style="text-align: left;">Length of Stay: 2 Nights</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #38761d;">π² Regular cost per night $51 ($50 + online fee)<br />Discounts: $5 Good Sam (total, not per day)<br />My Total Cost $97</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>
<h3 style="text-align: left;">π Site #22 Notes:<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiAiAAOwpggE0msJG7KFML5z8JR7_MfLN0COU8gNfD058lx6NNek-lDZB2tm0W6eBPrRzQFaquZGwnXpB5sO1Swt5MjAo03dmk8ZwFwZQQqtKEpTtHKoc5As1MysfeF8fDQx7DUSVrS7LEt-gjcokDUh5IGhfNXGQRHzKCVV-3TgGKAhMNZ-xIM2h2k=s4032" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiAiAAOwpggE0msJG7KFML5z8JR7_MfLN0COU8gNfD058lx6NNek-lDZB2tm0W6eBPrRzQFaquZGwnXpB5sO1Swt5MjAo03dmk8ZwFwZQQqtKEpTtHKoc5As1MysfeF8fDQx7DUSVrS7LEt-gjcokDUh5IGhfNXGQRHzKCVV-3TgGKAhMNZ-xIM2h2k=s320" width="320" /></a></div></h3>
<p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Back In</li><li><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Site Pad: level, concrete, long enough
for my trailer and truck and a side area for another vehicle
</li><li><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>π§ Water - very low to the ground,
faucet comes off to the side
</li><li><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>β‘ Max amp: 50 - all green lights</li><li><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>π© Sewer - good condition, sticks up
just a few inches
</li><li><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>πΊ Cable (did not use)</li></ul><p></p>
<h3 style="text-align: left;">ππ» Pros:</h3>
<p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Directly across from the Dog Park (may
not be a pro for everyone)
</li><li><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Against the fence. No one behind me.</li></ul><p></p>
<h3 style="text-align: left;">ππ» Cons:</h3>
<p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>No Grill</li><li><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>No Fire Ring</li><li><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>No Picnic Table</li></ul><p></p>
<h3 style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhrRXPRzmlQGsV108jGy2ln-DBFJE7-FrB8WYNFyMwLgzxxLatzYozT0X7OLY2vUyi72DX_-dKNUJW-ZcLU2XeoWh20Mz-NPPcmtpnfwg7u54Ba08Uwp59uQbie9ITE2RcMyq8sGXXimnc_QeBeTZK0fjt2mxaTA6iTNm0eZodBWA2bdjdEfp7Fo9fY=s4032" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhrRXPRzmlQGsV108jGy2ln-DBFJE7-FrB8WYNFyMwLgzxxLatzYozT0X7OLY2vUyi72DX_-dKNUJW-ZcLU2XeoWh20Mz-NPPcmtpnfwg7u54Ba08Uwp59uQbie9ITE2RcMyq8sGXXimnc_QeBeTZK0fjt2mxaTA6iTNm0eZodBWA2bdjdEfp7Fo9fY=s320" width="320" /></a></div>π Park Notes: </h3><div style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">The park is in a big U shape. All back-in sites. Concrete driveway and pads.<br />π» Restrooms<br />πΏ Showers with code to enter, 1 ADA
stall, 2 regular. No toilets. Music playing.<br />πΆ Wifi <br />π§Ί Laundry facility with code<br />π Off-leash dog park, tubes for dogs
to run through, lighted for night use<br />π§ Gated park - gate code provided<br />π£ Good communication, friendly
staff <br />β Cute office with coffee bar and a
few necessary items for sale<br />π« Do not park/drive on the grass. $50
fine.<br />π Walmart nearby<br />π 20 minutes to Galveston</div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></blockquote>
<h3 style="text-align: left;">π¦ Wildlife: </h3><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div style="text-align: left;">Birds: Gulls, Grackles,
Woodpecker </div></blockquote><p> </p>
<h3 style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEirdEYuvYJvf_UPSNSM_z0NFhMvCisIW5OEGY8uGTCGLw2jiBvQSNNivc6SGNJBvw1Ib1QzmdK622J3ZfzQVWFPPKhHSFYN_PsmLAhFxlzzxeNAlM4W8RykftNbBStBIC6Cy_Go4j7qAvu9NNoctaQEqQ9rRvHteYWeERo0UO8PWGR-pTmw-ZRCCGdn=s4032" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2268" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEirdEYuvYJvf_UPSNSM_z0NFhMvCisIW5OEGY8uGTCGLw2jiBvQSNNivc6SGNJBvw1Ib1QzmdK622J3ZfzQVWFPPKhHSFYN_PsmLAhFxlzzxeNAlM4W8RykftNbBStBIC6Cy_Go4j7qAvu9NNoctaQEqQ9rRvHteYWeERo0UO8PWGR-pTmw-ZRCCGdn=s320" width="180" /></a></div><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">π Highlights of this trip:</span></h3>
<p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;"><span style="white-space: pre;"> π» </span><a href="https://georgedearborne.com/" target="_blank"><b>George Dearborne</b></a> @ <a href="https://mosplacekaty.com/" target="_blank"><b>Mo's Place Katy</b></a></span></li><li><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;"><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Hanging out with one of my girlfriends
</span></li><li><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;"><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>π©π»π Camping with Pepper</span></li><ul><li><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;"><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>She is an excellent passenger</span></li></ul><li><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;"><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Breakfast at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/La-Frontera-3/248214301975681" target="_blank"><b>La Frontera #3</b></a> - good
homemade tortillas
</span></li><li><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;"><span style="white-space: pre;"> π </span>Day trip to Galveston</span></li><ul><li><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;"><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Was very foggy for most of the morning
</span></li><li><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;"><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Took a drive south to look at a few RV
parks
</span></li><li><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;"><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span><a href="https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/galveston-island" target="_blank"><b>Galveston Island State Park</b></a> is still
under construction
</span></li><li><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;"><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Walking on the beach and the seawall
</span></li><li><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;"><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Pepper liked walking on the beach, but
didn't get in the water
</span></li><li><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;"><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/murdochspier/" target="_blank"><b>Murdoch's</b></a> gift shop</span></li><li><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;"><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ThePoopDeckClub/" target="_blank"><b>The Poop Deck</b></a> (dog friendly) - sit on
the balcony and watch the waves and the traffic go by</span></li></ul></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; display: inline !important; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgrXeytjGS-VRMPf6EdYS-yj40ZwkNETLUNFbEirbp1WJofChUgvBU7UCJTjjqsPe6tG4Uen7fugwwKcgZPqage6YAupyb2o7Jr0Voc9DGAP04pnThmyBbKypPEbR4X4OltNHq19QHULHQyTLd2_vrWo7LI4eZdUVQd1MhqST9uuhIZQ7rZ7NF2TId8=s4032" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2268" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgrXeytjGS-VRMPf6EdYS-yj40ZwkNETLUNFbEirbp1WJofChUgvBU7UCJTjjqsPe6tG4Uen7fugwwKcgZPqage6YAupyb2o7Jr0Voc9DGAP04pnThmyBbKypPEbR4X4OltNHq19QHULHQyTLd2_vrWo7LI4eZdUVQd1MhqST9uuhIZQ7rZ7NF2TId8=s320" width="180" /></a></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;"><span style="white-space: pre;"> π¦ </span><a href="https://floydsseafood.com/floyds-webster/" target="_blank"><b>Floyd's Cajun Seafood</b></a> in Webster πΉ</span></li><ul><ul><ul><ul><ul><li><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;"><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Good boiled crawfish and shrimp</span></li><li><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;"><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Good bar and bartenders</span></li><li><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">The Malibu Sunset was delish. They were making lots of Hurricanes too.</span></li><li><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;"><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Yummy desserts</span></li></ul></ul></ul></ul></ul></ul><div><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;"><br /></span></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;"><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>π 292 miles round trip - 8.65 mph
</span></li><ul><li><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">Headwinds both directions</span></li></ul></ul>
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Denise Vajdak, MCThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15010529360354636495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318360195440150275.post-7114283828041264462022-02-21T13:25:00.009-06:002022-04-16T21:32:10.063-05:00Mardi Gras - Cowboy Style 2022<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Handlee;"><span style="color: #800180;">ππππ </span><i><span style="color: #800180;">Laissez les bon temps rouler! </span><span style="color: #38761d;">(Let the good times roll!) </span></i><span style="color: #800180;">The first road/camping trip with Pepper went well. Camping with Good
Friends and paintin' the town! I love them all to death. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;"><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEitRSNVEwq3aXJP02HJc_hIIEhKi8WVTpbUATZQYsEScy3Jm7o42OZCzyh-tSlqUJGWa9j8V8P4vIuA-7bTdUmDQYCaclh3dGGsIQNQBUGZO8bInpt9jl3-qfSm1GRA4DbvVAiyLTeGbbRlo6zT8CUjtYKB1vsrAwjbgZ5LgvqQg10XfcUb3-wXLrqT=s4608" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="4608" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEitRSNVEwq3aXJP02HJc_hIIEhKi8WVTpbUATZQYsEScy3Jm7o42OZCzyh-tSlqUJGWa9j8V8P4vIuA-7bTdUmDQYCaclh3dGGsIQNQBUGZO8bInpt9jl3-qfSm1GRA4DbvVAiyLTeGbbRlo6zT8CUjtYKB1vsrAwjbgZ5LgvqQg10XfcUb3-wXLrqT=w640-h360" width="640" /></a></div>
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<h2 style="text-align: left;">Bandera Crossing Riverfront RV Park</h2>
4300 TX-16N<br />Bandera, Texas 78003<br />Bandera County<br /><a href="https://www.bcirvr.com/">https://www.bcirvr.com/</a><br />(830) 288-2200
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<span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">This park has been open for just over a year. They are adding amenities,
but for what is there right now, it was a bit pricey. Yes, I'm sure the
pricing was upped due to Mardi Gras weekend. It will be nice when tables
and grills/fire rings are added for each site, but right now, it's basic
full-hookups and not much more. </span>
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Check In: 3p Check Out: 12 p<br />Length of Stay: 3 Nights
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π² Cost per night $59 (Be aware...pricing on Thu, Fri, Sat night in 2023 is going up to $75)<br />Discounts: Good Sam 10%
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">π Site #38 Notes:
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span face="Montserrat, sans-serif" style="color: #3d3b3b; font-size: 16px;">Water</span>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span face="Montserrat, sans-serif" style="color: #3d3b3b; font-size: 16px;">Max amp: 50 Sewer</span>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span face="Montserrat, sans-serif" style="color: #3d3b3b; font-size: 16px;">Wifi</span>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span face="Montserrat, sans-serif" style="color: #3d3b3b; font-size: 16px;">Site Pad: level, gravel, long (it was a back-in site, but it's been
upgraded and is super long pull-through)</span>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span face="Montserrat, sans-serif" style="color: #3d3b3b; font-size: 16px;">Utilities were close to the front. Parked camper and pulled the truck
behind it instead</span>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span face="Montserrat, sans-serif" style="color: #3d3b3b; font-size: 16px;">Close to neighbors, but room enough for tables and such (if you
brought them)</span>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span face="Montserrat, sans-serif" style="color: #3d3b3b; font-size: 16px;">No privacy between sites</span>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">ππ» Pros:</span></span>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span face="Montserrat, sans-serif" style="color: #3d3b3b; font-size: 16px;">Overflow parking nearby if needed
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span face="Montserrat, sans-serif" style="color: #3d3b3b; font-size: 16px;">Close to the river</span>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span face="Montserrat, sans-serif" style="color: #3d3b3b; font-size: 16px;">Big area to walk dogs or kids to play by the river (watch for sticker
burrs in some areas)</span>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span face="Montserrat, sans-serif" style="color: #3d3b3b; font-size: 16px;">Front row closest to the road- a little road noise</span>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span face="Montserrat, sans-serif" style="color: #3d3b3b; font-size: 16px;">No tables, fire rings or grills at campsites</span>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span face="Montserrat, sans-serif" style="color: #3d3b3b; font-size: 16px;">No shade trees</span>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span face="Montserrat, sans-serif" style="color: #3d3b3b; font-size: 16px;">No wind brake</span>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">π Park Notes:</span></span>
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River access - but it's pretty low right now. Won't be kayaking or even
tubing anytime soon
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Some deer in the park </span>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Cabins </span>
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Some large fire rings on the outskirts of park, but not at sites
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3 miles into Bandera - close but nice to get away during big event
weekends
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There was a food truck on site, but it wasn't open this weekend
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">In process of being built:</span>
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Great Lodge (should be ready by March)
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Office </span>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Store </span>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Restrooms/Showers</span></li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 1rem;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Commercial Kitchen</span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Zipline </span>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Yurts </span>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Amphitheater </span>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Pool/Hot Tub </span>
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π Highlights of this trip:
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<span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">βΊπ’ Camping and Dancing with the Dance Group</span>
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<span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">π Pepper's first camping trip</span>
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<span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">πΆ <a href="https://www.facebook.com/arkeyblues.silverdollar" target="_blank"><b>Arkey Blue's Silver Dollar</b></a> and <a href="http://www.11thstreetcowboybar.com/" target="_blank"><b>11th Street Cowboy Bar</b></a> <br /></span>
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<span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">Geno Delafose</span>
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<span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">Kendall Shaffer</span>
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<span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">Meyers Anderson</span>
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<span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">Wayne Toups</span>
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<span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">George Dearborne</span>
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<span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">π₯ Late breakfast at OST Steakhouse on Friday</span>
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<span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">OMG! The pancake was almost as big as the whole plate!</span>
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<span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">π₯© Just a camping day with late Steak "night" (late lunch)</span>
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<span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">π₯ Campfire (propane type)</span>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">This weekend was a good test at full-on boondocking. I borrowed a generator
from friends and it worked out well. Fresh water tank was good for the
weekend. Good bands, good dancing, good food, good friends. </span>
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<h2 style="text-align: left;">Silver Wings Ballroom, Brenham, TX</h2>
4100 TX-105<br />Brenham, TX 77833<br />Washington County<br /><a href="https://silverwingsballroom.com/">https://silverwingsballroom.com/</a><br />979-836-4836
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<br />Type of Park: Private-Boondocking<br />Dates: 1/28-30/2022<br />Length
of Stay: 2 Nights
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<br /><span style="color: #38761d;">π² Cost per night $0</span>
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<h3 style="text-align: left;">π Site Notes:</h3>
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>Park Where You Can</li>
<li>Found a level spot</li>
</ul>
<h3 style="text-align: left;">ππ» Pros:</h3>
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>Free</li>
<li>Convenient for the Battle Dance</li>
<li>Good for groups</li>
</ul>
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<h3 style="text-align: left;">ππ» Cons:</h3>
<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>β’ No hookups<span style="white-space: pre;">
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<span style="font-family: Handlee;">Jeff & Rocky always pay homage to our Veterans and say the
Pledge to the US and Texas flags</span>
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<span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">π Highlights of this trip:</span>
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<li>
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">πΊ K&M Store</span>
</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">π’ <a href="https://www.thekenneystore.com/" target="_blank"><b>The Kenney Store</b></a> (Check out their
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/thekenneystore" target="_blank"><b>Facebook page</b></a>
for some videos from 1/28/22)</span>
</span></li>
<ul>
<li>
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/riskyliverband" target="_blank"><b>Risky Liver Band</b></a> </span>
</span></li>
<li>
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">Dancing w/some of the Roadrunners</span>
</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">Good food</span>
</span></li>
<li>
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">Cold beer</span>
</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">Hanging out in the campound</span>
</span></li>
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<li>
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">Breakfast tacos π―</span>
</span></li>
<li>
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">Jambalaya π¦</span>
</span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">π’ Battle Dance at
<a href="https://silverwingsballroom.com/" target="_blank"><b>Silver Wings Ballroom</b></a></span>
</span></li>
<ul>
<li>
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;"><a href="https://www.jeffwoolseymusic.com/index.html" target="_blank"><b>Jeff Woolsey & The Dancehall Kings</b></a>
& The
<a href="http://www.rockykingband.com/" target="_blank"><b>Rocky King Band</b></a></span>
</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Fiddles & Steel Guitars! π»</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;">They sold beer, wine, snacks, setups. Cork fee per bottle.</span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">Camping with the Dance Groups - Ours and the Roadrunners</span>
</span></li>
<ul>
<li>
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">Frost in the morning, short sleeves in the afternoon, jackets at
night</span>
</span></li>
</ul>
<li>
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee;">βΊ Successful boondocking weekend (even with freezing temps
overnight)</span>
</span></li>
<li>
<span style="color: #800180; font-family: Handlee; font-size: medium;">π 47.5 miles round trip - 9.4 mph</span>
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