Spring Weekend

It feels so much like Spring heading into summer. Friday, we took off and went to Camping World. Needed some more tank treatment. The Walmarts here stink on camping supplies. Since we needed to go north, thought we'd make a day of it again in Gruene (pronounced green). Camping World we got the necesseties - tank treatment and anode rod. Time for Sharon to clean out the water heater. :)

Sharon wanted to eat at Oma's House. Plugged it into the GPS and off we went. The GPS took us to a different spot. We weren't going to Gruene. Sharon was sure it was in Gruene. So, we turned off the GPS and went to Gruene. Well, the GPS was right. What Sharon remembered was the B&B not the restaurant. So, we ate at Mozie's instead. Great place. Had the best onion rings and french fries.



After this, we needed to walk off our dinner and take the take home box back to the truck. We stopped in at the Gruene Haus first. Sharon tried the strawberry peanut butter. Didn't like that one very well so tried the Amaretto peanut butter. Thought we were going to bring some home but she declined at the last minute. Went down to the Winery on the Gruene. I tasted a couple of their wines. Brought home a couple of bottles. I really did enjoy their peach and raspberry. Then on to the Gruene General Store. You won't believe it, we passed up the fudge. I know - hard to believe but definitely not very hungry after our lunch. Did pick up a couple of coffees, though. Got a 1/2 pound of hazelnut cream and pralines and cream. Tried the pralines and cream yesterday. It was very good. It was getting kind of late - hate rush hour traffice, especially on a Friday afternoon so we headed back.

Didn't go down for supper Friday night - still too full from lunch. Sharon said she had enough grease for the day, anyway. They were having hamburgers, hotdogs and french fries. Did I mention that Sharon thought she was an adult so tried the adult grilled cheese (smoked gouda, white cheddar, spinach and tomatoes). Along with the french fries she just needed to ease her stomach into the night. I had the smoked turkey sandwich. Yes, we brought home leftovers and had them for lunch on Saturday.

Saturday was as beautiful as Friday. We decided to go for a drive and check out the two lakes nearby. Sharon wants to do some more fishing before we leave. The lakes were very very busy. We definitely know that when we go back it will be during the week. Here's a couple of pictures from the lakes
Braunig Lake

Calaveras Lake


On Friday we went to the Post Office. On the way, we saw apple blossoms and a couple of yards with wildflowers. So, on Saturday, we went back to get some pictures. We've identified two of the flowers. Yes, the weather was absolutely perfect. Sharon wore a t-shirt and no jacket. That's how nice it was.

Apple Blossoms

Indian Paintbrush

Phlox

Yard with wild flowers


Last night we went down to the Lodge and watched a movie - The Proposal. It was very cute and funny. Sharon took a couple of pictures before we went. A perfect ending to a very wonderful day.






Today is going to be one of those lazy afternoons. The sun is out, some wind every now and then. Sharon's going to watch basketball and I'm going to do some reading. We'll go down for ice cream sundaes later today.

It truly is amazing how you're attitude can change when you've been outside and the sun is shining.