We're not really tourists here because both my kids live nearby and I've been coming to central TX for about 10 years, at least a couple times a year. So our setup is pretty much like living here and not just visiting. We have a lakefront cottage with two bedrooms, full kitchen, washer and dryer - you could live here full-time, and the owners did at one point. We're paying less a month than what my rent was at the apartment, and utilities are included.
If you like BBQ (and we do), this is the place to be. It's the real deal, not Famous Dave's, etc, and the crappier the building looks, the better the food will be. Even what the locals consider "meh" BBQ is very good. Ditto for Mexican food - we had lunch the other day at some roadside craphole that cost us $11 including drinks, and was delicious with enormous portions.
They got hammered hard by rain the whole month before we got here and the lake is up over 25' from what it normally is (we're by Ft. Hood were those soldiers died in the flooding a couple weeks ago). Picnic pavilions are submerged and the public boat ramps are closed, but there is still a surprising amount of lake traffic - people kayaking, swimming, fishing, etc.
The weather is glorious. It's been in the high-90s but it's not miserable - it's a nice dry heat. There's a small waterpark nearby that we've been to a few times and it's perfect pool weather.
I'm a huge fan of TX. Big skies, friendly people, casual and relaxed, good climate, low cost. The only thing I'm not liking are their little sticker bushes, because I spend a good amount of time every day picking them out of Apollo's fur, face, and ears.
The bad news about living in a proper house is that you get comfortable - everything you need is here - and don't go out running as much. We've hung out with the kids a lot, and took the grands to a few things here and in Austin, but it hasn't been out nosing around every day like when we stay in a hotel. It's more like every day life.
The view from our deck:
If you like BBQ (and we do), this is the place to be. It's the real deal, not Famous Dave's, etc, and the crappier the building looks, the better the food will be. Even what the locals consider "meh" BBQ is very good. Ditto for Mexican food - we had lunch the other day at some roadside craphole that cost us $11 including drinks, and was delicious with enormous portions.
They got hammered hard by rain the whole month before we got here and the lake is up over 25' from what it normally is (we're by Ft. Hood were those soldiers died in the flooding a couple weeks ago). Picnic pavilions are submerged and the public boat ramps are closed, but there is still a surprising amount of lake traffic - people kayaking, swimming, fishing, etc.
The weather is glorious. It's been in the high-90s but it's not miserable - it's a nice dry heat. There's a small waterpark nearby that we've been to a few times and it's perfect pool weather.
I'm a huge fan of TX. Big skies, friendly people, casual and relaxed, good climate, low cost. The only thing I'm not liking are their little sticker bushes, because I spend a good amount of time every day picking them out of Apollo's fur, face, and ears.
The bad news about living in a proper house is that you get comfortable - everything you need is here - and don't go out running as much. We've hung out with the kids a lot, and took the grands to a few things here and in Austin, but it hasn't been out nosing around every day like when we stay in a hotel. It's more like every day life.
The view from our deck:
The pictures of the lake are awesome! Miss you in person,
but have enjoyed catching up a little online and keeping up with your blog(s)and picture albums, and of course, still love living vicariously through y'all and your adventures. 