This is a special place. If you are going on vacation or away for even the weekend and need a GREAT PLACE for your doggie or kittie then you need to check out this place.                                    Meet Brutus....My Black Lab...He likes to ride in my Pug Brutus always wants to help me drive. Brutus is my Black Lab. If I could not take him with me this is the place I would leave him and know he would have excellent care. Jin's Bed and Biscuits Pet Resort is an established, family owned and operated boarding facility. It is located approximately 13 miles Northwest of New Braunfels, nestled under beautiful Live Oaks in the Texas Hill Country, on the Jonas Ranch (est. 1953). The owners, Jeanne and Elroy Jonas, and their professional Innkeeper create a home-like atmosphere for the ca... 10/14/2008

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 serious work....Off comes all four sides. This is Jeff our son that helped.  The Hardy is going up, looking good so far. Had some really bad places due to termites and wood ants.  This is why we remodeled the whole pump house... <<<<<<<<09/23/2008

Have you noticed the days are getting shorter? Looks like September 22nd is the first day of fall. The weather is definitely going to be cooler the rest of the week. Does that mean those 100 degree days are gone forever? Here is a pic of an oak tree and some baby acorns that are falling. Since we haven't had much rain this summer the trees are stressed and the acorns will not be large. No matter what, the deer are already much happier and have something to eat. Maybe they will leave Ceil's plants alone now the acorns are falling  It is amazing how nature will let you know when the season is about to change. We have just gone through a terrible hurricane here in Texas and now a  coolness is in the air. Only mother nature can do all this. Wind, rain one day and the next offers hope with t... 09/15/2008

Here is where you will find great camping along with a chuckwagon super and cowboy music and learn a little about the old west....while visiting Canyon Lake, TX.                                    Look for the Logo of  was previously Maricopa Lodge. Everything you will want in a campground, including all the folks coming down to Texas to spend the winter and looking for a place to stay. Every weekend, the gates will swing open wide at the Canyon Trail Chuckwagon Supper and Cowboy Music Show will welcome guests.(closed January, November). For info. for pricing and information you can go to www.canyontrailchuckwagon.com The English Brothers Western Entertainers have partnered with Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Hill Country resort to create a memorable evening of mouth waterin' vittles and t... 08/29/2008

If you live in Texas some of you may be familiar with the name Handy Andy; maybe not so much today but back in the early 60's that was the grocery chain ...you may be familiar the name Handy Andy. We have seen the stores close one at a time and just a few remain open in small communities. The Landa Street Handy Andy was devastated in a fire on Friday. News spread fast in New Braunfels, TX and surrounding area Friday afternoon. (It always does when you live in a small close-nit community). We shop at some of the stores in the Landa Center like many that live in New Braunfels. What is sad is the loss, but one in particular is Handy Andy. We remember years ago when Handy Andy was the grocery chain to shop in the community, also when we lived in San Antonio at McCreless Mall and some other ... 08/23/2008

If you live in Texas or just moving to Texas you can expect to see the Cicadea during the summer months. If you live in Texas you have probably heard them singing or making such an unusual sound it hurts your ears.  We get use to them; but when my grandson came in Sunday afternoon and wanted me to come and look at the bug-a-boo I hurried outside to see what the heck he was talking about. We watched for a few minutes   and I told him it was a Cicadca. We watched as he worked his way out of the outter covering hard shell. We came in an pulled it up  on Mr. Google to get a better definition. Cicada larva have the urge to climb before they metamorphose, since their heavy body weight makes it very difficult for them to get airborne from the ground. Some will climb high up in trees and others... 08/18/2008

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 telephone number. She receives a response a couple days later saying they were on a cruise and will get back in touch with her when they retured. The very day they returned Ceil received a call. A little over an hour later Ceil got off the telephone all excited to share with me some news from this person she had just talked with on the telelphone. Amongst many tid-bits of information Ceil said she was invited to attend a, of all things, a computer club that meets here at Canyon Lake. Ceil has it on her ca... 08/12/2008

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 it's getting deeper every day."  These were the first two things I saw when I clicked the website.   Wind Power  Studies from around the world show that the Great Plains States are home to the greatest wind energy potential in the world. The Department of Energy reports that 20% of America's electricity can come from wind. North Dakota alone has the potential to provide power for more than a quarter of the country. Well its not only North Dakota, has anyone been through Texas and New Mexico ... 08/07/2008

Sunday, August 3, 2008 - I thought best to post this information for Boat Ramps here at Canyon Lake. We have been seeing allot of driver's pulling boats just to find out the boat ramp is closed. Yes, some ramps are closed but not all. As I stated below check with the chamber before you venture to Canyon Lake, TX. Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce IMPORTANT - Check with the Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce for Information.    The Marina's Are Still Open!Here is an update as of August 2008 regarding boat ramps and water levels.Some of the boat ramps have been closed due to low water level.  Some ramps as of this date are still open. Water is nice and deep and cool. Always use caution.Water is still flowing downstream for tubing below the dam on the Guadalupe River.(I suggest you check with t... 08/03/2008

                        Canyon Lake in the Top Ten                             10 Best Outdoorsy Places to Retire and "CANYON LAKE TEXAS" is on the list                                                                                                                                                                Canyon Lake, Texas, hosts a variety of water activities, like boating and fishing, as well as relaxing walks along the shore. Canyon Lake Get A Gold Star  If you like hiking, biking, or walking, these spots are for you. Retirees who love the outdoors get more than just enjoyment out of hiking, bird-watching, and kayaking. They also get exercise that improves their quality of life.                  To help other retirees find outdoor havens, U.S. News drilled into our Best Places t... 08/01/2008

drycomalcreek                 The Stomp at Dry Comal Creek                                      Fun, Fun, Fun                 "Order of the Purple Foot" Grape Stomp - Sixth annual Grape Stomp competition. It is designed for adult couples. The couples producing the most juice in the allotted time "wins". I'll let you find out what the Prize is when you visit THE STOMP If you want to participate visit their website as Pre-Registration is required. If you don't want to participate visit their great tasting room. Beautiful Veneyards and Winery.  * Enjoy your day by driving through The Beautiful Texas Hill Country. Drive up to Canyon Lake, and New Braunfels or visit the famous Gruene Hall at Gruene Texas.   If you are building or purchasing a home in Comal County & looking for a Home Inspect... 08/01/2008

                            Does this tell you what's happening in Comal County, Texas Here is some helpful information. For additional information you can go to http://www.comlisd.org • Bus routing information for 2008-09 will be available beginning Aug. 4 at http://www.comalisd.org/Departments/DOT/index.htm  • Start and stop times at the middle and high school levels are changing to 8:30 am to 3:55 pm. Elementary schools' times are the same, 7:45 am to 2:45 pm. • Three new schools are opening on Aug. 25,2008 Morningside Elementary in New Braunfels, Morningside Elementary, located at 3855 Morningside Dr. in New Braunfels,TX Timberwood Park Elementary in San Antonio; Timberwood Park Elementary, located at 26715 S. Glenrose Rd. a scenic part of northern Bexar County. Mt. Valley Middle in... 07/30/2008

FOR CURRENT  BURN BAN INFORMATION CONTACT COMAL COUNTY TX   http://www.co.comal.tx.us/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This blog is dated July 26, 2008 - Please contact Comal County direct for current information at the above website address. Ten Tips to help you prevent fire on your property. This is a blog for prevention. A&M Forest Service at A&M University is a very good site for information.  July 26,2008 Comal County lifts burn ban. Even though this burn ban has been lifted it probably will be for a very short time and then will be put back on, therefore, always check with county before you burn. Today we heard the burn ban had been lifted for our county since we received some much needed moisture f... 07/26/2008

Canyon Lake Gorge. This was a day we will always remember. You hear about things like this happening to other communities but not it my backyard. A torrent of water from an overflowing lake sliced open the earth in 2002 here at Canyon Lake. This wall f water was so strong it exposed rock formations, fossils and even dinosaur footprints in just three days. Since then, the canyon has been accessible only to researchers to protect history. "It exposed these rocks so quickly and it dug so deeply, there wasn't a blade of grass or a layer of algae," just limestone rock and water. The mile-and-a-half-long gorge, up to 80 feet deep, was dug out from what had been a nondescript valley covered in mesquite and oak trees. It sits behind a spillway built as a safety valve for Canyon Lake, a popular ... 07/26/2008

                          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 story with photo's) Thank you to all my friends and staff at Active Rain. It has been quite a journey. Just in case you didn't know: My real job is home inspecting in the Texas Hill Country. I like to blog and share home inspection tips and tricks and answer questions and answers, but have really enjoyed promoting my area in the Texas Hill Country. San Antonio, Canyon Lake, New Braunfels, Boerne, Bulverde My favorite serie... 07/16/2008

  Swim with Yogi at the Park or Tube the Guadalupe or play at Canyon Lake                                             Welcome to Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Hill Country Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park- Hill Country rests on 28 acres of beautiful Hill Country . Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Hill Country has all you need to enjoy a truly relaxing vacation at Canyon Lake, TX. Lodging consists of 20 relaxing rooms and 3 private cottages.   If you like the outdoors they have nice camping facilities. Canyon Lake offers water sports of all kinds, water skiing, sailing, fishing, swimming with many boat launch facilities and marina's.Tubing the Guadalupe is one of the great fun things to do at the park.There is also a great Country Store where you can find some real treasures for yourself and the kid... 07/15/2008

                            YOU ASK: What does this have to do with selling real estate?            If you are carpoolling from rural areas like Canyon Lake or New Braunfels, TX or considering buying a home in the Hill Country then this information may be helpful. Shre the ride and expense to work. Carpooling Information by selective neighborhoods is a growing trend. This is something that may be important to home owner's and buyer's. Not every neighborhood is on a bus line. Carpooling with the increased price of fuel is definitely a concern both to the employer and the employee. This information could be helpful for the new home owner.    The San Antonio program and its Austin equivalent run by the Capital Area Council of Governments together serve residents in 22 counties in South and... 07/14/2008

This is where I live - Canyon Lake, Texas                                                                  This is also where I work and play                                                                                                    Canyon Lake is great for saililng-Great Wind Currents If you like to Tube...We have that also...Enjoy Tubing down the Guadalupe... Visitoring Explore Canyon Lake, Texas, a nearby popular recreational area. Canyon Lake and the Guadalupe River are the heart and soul of the Texas Hill Country.  Located just forty miles north of San Antonio and twenty minutes from New Braunfels, Canyon Lake has much to offer whether summer, winter or fall. Click for a brief history lesson for Brief History of Canyon Lake Area Parks and Camping Available. Party Boat Avail... 07/10/2008

Canyon Lake, TX - New Bulletin - Breaking Ground on a New Fire Statin Yip! This is great news. One  fire station breaking ground and more to come. Guess What? Our insurance premiums are going down, down, down.Here are a few comments if you live in the area or thinking about moving to this area.                             New Schools, Shopping Centers, and now Fire Station Means Growth!   Canyon Lake firefighters and emergency medical personnel soon will have another home away from home. Builders broke ground Wednesday on a new central station for Emergency Services District No. 3 at the intersection of Scissortail and Dove streets in Canyon City. The two-story, roughly 14,000-square foot facility will cost about $2.4 million to build, and is slated to open next year."A new fire station... 06/26/2008

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 rest of the story). Fortunately he ran one way and I the other but he raised his tail and marked his spot. Here are some tips for deoderizing after the episode.    == Removing skunk odor == You will need to break down or dissolve the oil in skunk scent. Inside house: 1. wash affected wall, floor, etc. areas with water containing either chlorine bleach or vinegar (acetic acid) or 2. Use a commercial odor-removing compound such as: "Skunk-off" aerosol; get through Vet Clinic,... 06/21/2008