active rain: A time to reflect - 2009 - 12/06/09 09:29 AM
A TIME TO REFLECT - 2009
By three methods, we may learn wisdom:
First, by reflection, which is noblest?
Second, by imitation, which is easiest?
Third by experience, which is the bitterest - Confucius
This is our third December here with … (9 comments)
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active rain: Out with the old and in with the new - Ceil's Blog Part 2 - New Countertops - 11/02/09 08:14 PM
In case you forgot a few weeks back you helped me decide what granite to use on my new countertops. In case you missed it I choose CANELLE. So far I have started to remove the drawers, take everything out from underneath the cabinets (just a couple so far). I went … (14 comments)
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active rain: Welcome to the neighborhood! - 05/22/09 01:45 PM
Our new family has grown.....Yes the Deer Family
Look who came for a visit and to show off her children. Oh the beauty of nature! There was a third fawn but don't believe it belolnged to this doe as there was another doe watching as we took these photo's. These fawns … (7 comments)
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active rain: Meet Ya at Cooper's - Cooper's now in New Braunfels, Texas - 01/29/09 09:26 PM
Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que, Llano, Texas and now in New Braunfels, Texas (Loop 337)
Cooper's engages in two practices that some consider antithetical to the state's trademark style: direct-heat cooking that's dangerously close to grilling, and saucing. But this cowboy-style barbecue spot breaks the rules proudly, cooking meat … (7 comments)
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active rain: Please read on how to send Christmas Cards to the Troops - 11/19/08 07:54 PM
This is Important - Also there is a place, information is provided below where Xerox is offering Free cards. It will only take a moment to say Thank You. This is a difficult time of the year for our troops, put yourself in their shoes and you would understand. Follow all … (18 comments)
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active rain: Early Voting Information for COMAL County Texas - 10/20/08 08:26 AM
Please Vote
Some dates for your calendar: Very important dates:
If you are new to Comal County here is some helpful information and a very helpful website:
http://www.co.comal.tx.us/
Where & When for EarlyVoting in Person for Comal County Texas. Comal County Where The Living is Good and People Are … (4 comments)
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active rain: Comal County Texas Voter Information - 09/27/08 07:22 AM
http://www.co.comal.tx.us/VOT_GEN.htm
If you are new to Comal County, TX here is the website to get your voter registration information. If you have not registered to Vote in the upcoming election you still have time. It is important to cast your vote in this upcoming election. Please let your voice be … (10 comments)
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active rain: Pump house construction is under way...See what termites & wood ants can do when they are hungry - 09/23/08 08:11 PM
OK - Most everyone knows that I had to rebuild my well or pump house. It has taken awhile with having to also put in a new driveway and sprinkler system is still work in process and will be for awhile. So here goes the pump house update.
BAD....Ummm needs some … (47 comments)
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active rain: Dallas Cowboys Season Schedule for 2008 - 09/05/08 06:29 PM
Go Cowboys! Can you believe the season is already here. If you are moving to Texas or already live here, we know you will want to follow our Great Dallas Cowboy Football Team. You can just blog along with your Active Rain friends and watch the Dallas Cowboys. Don't forget September … (19 comments)
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active rain: Another grand opening for New Braunfels, TX. - EXTRA INNINGS - 08/13/08 08:12 PM
GREAT NEWS - EXTRA INNINGS IS NOW OPENED FOR BUSINESS.
Baseball and softball has always been an appreciated sport in New Braunfels. The opening of this new training facility will encourage even more enthusiasm for the sport.
This is great news since we have two grandson's that play baseball … (14 comments)
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active rain: Carl's Bulletin Board of News for Canyon Lake Texas...August 2008 - 08/12/08 09:56 AM
You learn something new everyday. A couple weeks ago Ceil was fooling around with the computer just looking up information about Canyon Lake and she came across this wonderful website she had not seen before.
Ceil sent an email to the contact person to ask a question; left her name and … (3 comments)
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active rain: T. Boone Pickens ... The Plan - 08/07/08 09:43 PM
We have been seeing T. Boone Pickes on TV quite a bit lately so thought I would visit his website to take a look at his plan.
T.Boone Pickenshttp://www.pickensplan.com Visit his website, some very interesting reading.
"It's time to stop America's addiction to foreign oil."
"America is in a hole and … (23 comments)
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active rain: 5 Things you never knew about your cell phone - 08/07/08 06:41 PM
This information can be really helpful in case of emergency. The one about how to "unlock your car" if you lock your keys in the car is one that could save you some money so you won't have to call a locksmith. We need to try it to see if it really … (6 comments)
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active rain: EVERYTHING TEXAS #13 - Enchanted Springs Ranch by Carl Winters - 07/23/08 08:39 AM
If you are looking for something fun then you need to visit Texas Enchanted Springs Ranch
North of San Antonio, Texas to Boerne, and West toward Bandera, Texas. You will enjoy a great day at this ranch that has been transformed into a old Texas town. This … (4 comments)
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active rain: MY 300th Post @ Still A Work In Progress by Carl Winters - 07/16/08 05:39 PM
THIS IS MY 300TH POST SINCE I JOINED ACTIVE RAIN APRIL 23, 2007
Five Things I have Learned
Be an informative blogger
Offer food for thought (promote your area)
Follow submission guidelines (so you won't get booted out)
Make your blog fun and easy to follow
Photo's (tell your … (19 comments)
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active rain: DO YOU REMEMBER F.W. WOOLWORTH FIVE & DIME - 07/12/08 09:03 AM
My thought of the Woolworth Five and Dime in downtown San Antonio, Texas
I remember you could always buy a ton of candy for less then a quarter. We would even collect soda bottles and they would give you 2 cents for each bottle. Most times the money never left the store because we … (46 comments)
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active rain: THREE CHOICES - My Eco Friendly Blog - 07/11/08 02:43 PM
I'm writing this blog as I am drinking out of an Eco-Shape Ozarka Water Bottle.
TODAY WHEN BUYING GROCERIES I WAS ASKED........PAPER PLASTIC ECO-FRIENDLY
WOULD YOU PREFER TO PURCHASE SOME ECO-FRIENDLY, REUSEABLE BAGS?
Paper Plastic Eco-Friendly
THE BAD NEWS ABOUT PLASTIC
Finding a place to put all of … (16 comments)
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active rain: A Small Town Success Story - New Braunfels, Texas - 07/01/08 10:38 PM
The Scooter Store is one of the largest employers in the New Braunfels, TX area.
I was sitting at a red light this afternoon on my way home at the corner of Loop 337 & Hwy. 46. This is the time when The Scooter Store employee's have put in a … (3 comments)
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active rain: Saturday Morning Surprise at My Canyon Lake, TX Home - 06/21/08 08:02 AM
Let me introduce you to my surprise. Cute but Smelly!
It Finally Happened!
For several days now we could "smell" this lilttle guy or gal. You didn't need to see them but definitely had come for a visit. Yea! The Odor.
As I raised the garage door (you know the … (19 comments)
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active rain: The Pledge - 06/18/08 07:34 PM
This has bothered me for a few days now since I heard this the other evening when I was about to fall off to sleep. The news was over and Jay Leno program came on after the news. While I was snoozing and semi-asleep I heard him say let's go out … (8 comments)
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