Wurstfest Volksmarch - Sun., Nov. 3
After the time change it felt decadent to sleep in until it was light out. This morning we drove 45 minutes north to New Braunfels for the Wurstfest Volksmarch sponsored by the New Braunfels Marsch und...
View ArticleThe Bottom Dropped Out - Sun., Nov. 3 continued
Literally, I can't get this picture out of my head. The bottom of Jim and Peri's 5th wheel was hanging down, apparently after being totally saturated from the flood. Unbelievable. You can also see some...
View ArticleClonfert Cathedral, County Galway
For daily updates on Ireland's wonderful heritage please follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and InstagramClonfert Cathedral in County Galway is probably best known for its amazing doorway, the...
View ArticleLoher Fort, County Kerry
Loher Fort in County Kerry is an early medieval defensive farmstead that is beautifully positioned overlooking Ballinaskelligs Bay in County Kerry. It was probably the home of a local chieftain some...
View ArticleNew Braunfels Volksmarch - Sun., Nov. 10
It's been a long couple of weeks...working six days with only Sunday off; so we made the most of it. First off, we slept in! Ahhh, so nice to feel refreshed again. Eyes feel brighter, steps feel...
View ArticleVolksmarch with a Side of Wurstfest - Sun., Nov. 10, Part 2
...continued from my blog earlier today about the New Braunfels Volksmarch.When we arrived at the backside of the Wurstfest grounds, we pulled out our Wurstfest tickets and entered through Gate #3. To...
View ArticleVolksmarching with Friends in Boerne - Mon., Nov. 11
Today was the first of a number of monthly group friendship walks put on by Susan and Darren M. of the Randolph Roadrunners Volksmarch group. A group of five Volksmarchers met at the start point -...
View Article11-12-13 and Thor: The Dark World
How often can we post that date? 11-12-13. I like the ascendency of it. If you're European or someone who writes the abbreviated date with the day first and then the month, you will have this date...
View ArticleFor the Birds - Tues., Nov. 12
Not working for four days in a row has given me new energy. Three days in a row, I have been walking. Today, I revisited Mitchell Lake Audubon Wetlands a few minutes from our RV park for a 5K (3.1 mi)...
View ArticleHair and Gravity - Wed., Nov. 13
On the way to the hairdresser, I stopped to do a (3.1 mile) Volksmarch at Lady Bird Park's Salado Creek Greenway Trail. It was an out-and-back walk to Tobin Park, through Los Patios shopping/dining...
View ArticleTwo deaths in the House of Waldburg zu Wolfegg and Waldsee
Recently 2 members of the Princely House of Waldburg zu Wolfegg and Waldsee have passed away. On 08. November Count Hubertus died at the age of 56. He was born in 1956 as son of Count Heinrich and his...
View ArticleRock 'n' Roll Marathon Tomorrow - Sat., Nov. 16
San Antonio is having their annual Rock 'n' Roll Marathon tomorrow. 26,000 runners are participating. Bob will be running the Half Marathon. If you are not familiar with marathons, you may not have...
View ArticleHot Half Marathon, Bob Suffers - Sun., Nov. 17
After our wonderful cool temperatures earlier in the week, today turned out to be quite warm...to the tune of 88 degrees and high humidity. This weather is not conducive to running marathons or half...
View Article† Fürstin Sylvia zu Bentheim and Steinfurt
Fürstin Sylvia zu Bentheim and Steinfurt died at the age of 83 in the night to Saturday 16. November 2013. Since over 60 years she was married to Fürst Christian zu Bentheim and Steinfurt. Three years...
View ArticleWalk and a Movie - Mon., Nov. 18
No wasted time today! I got up, ate breakfast and headed out the door to Mitchell Lake Audubon Wetlands for a 3.1 mile walk. The temperature was in the mid-70s when I started walking and a cool breeze...
View Article25 years ago: Württemberg - Waldburg-Zeil Wedding at Altshausen
25 years ago the Little town Altshausen in Upper Swabia experiecned a big royal Wedding when Duchess Mathuilde of Württemberg married Hereditary Count Erich of Waldburg zu Zeil and Trauchburg. Duhcess...
View ArticleGranny Castle, County Kilkenny
For daily updates on Ireland's wonderful heritage please follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and InstagramGranny (also known as Grannagh) Castle is located on the banks of the River Suir in south...
View ArticleYou Say It's Your Birthday? - Wed., Nov. 20
Yes, today is my birthday. My day started out with a team meeting at the RV park. The whole group sang "Happy Birthday" to me with gusto. What a good start to the day!As soon as the meeting was over, I...
View ArticleZip-A-Dee-Do-Dah'ing Around Texas - Wed., Nov. 20
So for my birthday Bob took me out to dinner last night at Saltgrass Steakhouse on the Riverwalk, a pre-birthday dinner. I had a rib eye steak, sweet potato, and salad; Bob had salmon, sweet potato and...
View ArticleCold Canyon and Dallas Buyers Club - Sat., Nov. 23
A couple of weeks ago on a Volksmarch meetup, I met Susan M. We hit it off and agreed we'd walk together. Since then she was on a trip to Florida. She's back in town and we did a 10K (6.2 mi) walk...
View ArticleHunkering Down - Sun., Nov. 24
Going to Austin today did not sound like fun. Weather service forecast was for 42 degrees, 80% chance of rain, and wind gusts to 20 mph. Throughout the day, the temperature was supposed to drop, not go...
View ArticleYour Thought Creates Your Experience - Mon., Nov. 25
Your thought creates your experience. **Or**Present reality is a manifestation of past thoughts. Hmm...let's think about that.I questioned that philosophy but couldn't put my finger on why I didn't...
View ArticleGreat Thanks for Life - Thurs., Nov. 28
Happy Thanksgiving to you, your families and friends. Enjoy your day of thanks. Many thanks for: 1. Bob who is the love of my life going on 32 years. 2. Mom who raised me to be an independent,...
View ArticleDown in Birdland - Sat., Nov. 30
Saturday Bob and I were up early to go our separate ways: he was off to play basketball and I headed back to Mitchell Lake Wetlands Audubon Center to do a 5K (3.1 mi.) walk. Bob had a great time...
View ArticleMy Kind of Walk, Palmetto Is - Sun., Dec. 1 (Part 1)
Last week on my birthday, we did a reconnaissance drive through part of south central Texas and decided we needed to go back and spend more time. Sunday, we did that.Palmetto State Park was our first...
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