Good morning-its Linda.
I know, no sympathy. We heard the weather reports last night for up north and we do not have any snow, but the temperature is 39 at the moment and Russ had to pull out his winter coat. We woke up around 3:00 this morning to the camper rockin & rollin and nothing that we were causing. We had opened the window at the head of the bed, very small window, but you could hearing the wind howling. We didn't think that there had been any tornado warnings, but we don't know much about those. We went back to sleep. We were glad that we had done so much yesterday as today won't be a walking around Austin day.
Yesterday we took off and headed for Lockhart, TX, a town east of us in San Marcos. We had barbeque at the Chisholm Trail Lockhart BAR-B-Q. There were 3 or 4 barbeques in town, but this one is supposed to be the best. It was very good and like going through a cafeteria line. I think we were the only non-Texans, so that was a good sign. Russ wnated me to say that the beef brisket tasted like pot roast. I had a half chicken which was great. Choice of three sides, but damn, no okra.
The town was just a neat old time, and while driving back through it, I saw a quilt shop. First quilt shop I've manage to get into. The owner could talk your ear off, but I bought a few pieces of fabric-cactus material, which I'm sure I would never get anyplace else!
Then we went looking for Duchman Family Winery in Driftwood, TX. I think Lockhart and Driftwood were names of towns in some old cowboy movies I've seen. I participated in the wine tasting, but Russ did not. Found several I liked and an of course bought 4 bottles. Didn't want to go too overboard as this is the first winery. Oh, and our wine pourer (for lack of a better word) was from NJ.
Then we drove back into Austin. We are both amazed at how hilly the area around Austin is. The area in Mineola seemed flat and you could see forever, and even Dallas when we visited there while the Lents were living there, but here is different. Still seeing lots of beef.
Well, back to Austin, it was late afternoon, so we hit a 'Happy Hour' at the 'Hanger'. The deck was on the 3rd floor of the restaurant and here the bartender was from Syracuse. Stayed for a drink and went walking again. Russ had read about STUBBs and their barbecue so we walked to Red River Street (or Road) just off from Sixth Street. Some of these 'hot spots' really look like dives and this was just a little above that.
Heard a little live music on Sixth street, but understand that music doesn't start until 10:30-much too late for us. We headed back, but stopped for ice cream at a DQ. There are DQs everywhere and they are open.
We thought that we had to leave this camping area tomorrow morning, as there were reservations for this spot, but we don't. This works well for us as Russ's nephew and his wife will be returning to their home in Cibolo, and we will be able to get together with them and not have to worry about finding a 'home' for the night. We are looking forward to seeing them and their children (Allane & Steve are tending to them) again. Then we'll head for South Padre Island-which will take a few days. Oh, well, we are enjoying the travelling.
Know y'all are getting snow and cold weather, but it is February......and February is a short month.
Enjoy! Linda
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