"It's the 2-4:30 shift. We're volunteering to pour beer at the Food and Wine Fest," Phil said. I'm always up for mingling in festive crowds and if food and wine pairings are involved, it is sure to be fun. The day was beautiful. Blue skies, even temperatures, and soft clouds. A perfect Texas fall day. We started off early, but by the time we waded through the crowds, we barely had time Continue Reading
Crawfish Boils and Texas Hill Country
There's nothing better than a good crawfish boil. And there's nothing more fun than making a party out of it. Memorial Weekend is crawfish time in Fredericksburg, Texas. "Living in Fredericksburg is sort of like a non-stop festival." Yes. Indeed. There's always something to do. We began at the beer tent where they had a lot of choice including Alstadt on draft. The beer counter is Continue Reading
Treasures Explored in Texas Hill Country
Trade Days in Texas Hill Country is a 'thing' for treasure hunters and adventurous souls. Friday was hot. The mercury was as high as the cacti were sharp. And that is unusual for this time of year, but it did not stop me from going to Trade Days. So I filled a water bottle and headed out to find treasure. The crowds are lighter on Fridays. Saturday and Sunday are usually hopping which Continue Reading
