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Post by seguin on Aug 3, 2007 20:26:24 GMT -5
You sure found yourself a beautiful place to live, Nef! And close to the Alamo too. Was that the reason for you moving to Texas? To be close to the Alamo and the Texian Alamo buffs? It seems like a great place to live - Alamo buff or not... Well, that's part of the reason, Seguin. But, as I'm a retired fellow now and on a fixed income, Texas is also a more affordable place to live than California is. I see. Well, you´re lucky to already getting a retirement in your mid-fifties. Over here you can´t retire before you´re 60 (unless you´re rich, of course) and the normal retirement age is 65, then you´re entitled to your senior citizens pension. It must be nice for you to have lots of time for your hobbies...  |
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Post by neferetus on Aug 6, 2007 16:55:36 GMT -5
I had to smile when I first saw the names of all the streets I passed, while on the way to the New Braunfels library. The downtown business section is on Main Plaza, while the major cross streets there are Seguin and San Antonio. Then there's Verimendi Ave., Houston Ave, Grant Ave., the list goes on...
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Post by Greg C. on Aug 6, 2007 18:22:42 GMT -5
Looks like they dont want to live in San Antonio's shadow any more.
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Post by seguin on Aug 6, 2007 18:59:45 GMT -5
I had to smile when I first saw the names of all the streets I passed, while on the way to the New Braunfels library. The downtown business section is on Main Plaza, while the major cross streets there are Seguin and San Antonio. Then there's Verimendi Ave., Houston Ave, Grant Ave., the list goes on... Right! ;D ...and the town of Seguin (with Seguin´s grave and statue) should be fairly close to you. Have you ever been there? |
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Post by neferetus on Aug 9, 2007 15:13:10 GMT -5
Seguin is rather close by, but I have not been there...yet.
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Post by neferetus on Aug 9, 2007 15:15:28 GMT -5
 Rudys! The best barbecue joint in New Braunfels. Or, as they like to say here in 'Sausage Town', the 'Wurst' BarBQ in Texas. |
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Post by neferetus on Aug 9, 2007 15:18:17 GMT -5
 Oma's Haus, just one of the fine German restaurants here in New Braunfels. (NOTE: Oma's Haus means Grandma's House.) |
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Post by Greg C. on Aug 9, 2007 16:45:29 GMT -5
Looks just like a German Restaurant we have here in NJ. The Hauffbrahaus (or something like that). The make a good chicken schnitzel, and there brats are thr wurst . |
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Post by neferetus on Aug 10, 2007 11:40:09 GMT -5
For those of you who do not know what schnitzel is, it's sorta like chicken fried steak. (Of course, in Greg's case, it would be chicken fried chicken.)
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Post by seguin on Aug 10, 2007 17:32:17 GMT -5
For those of you who do not know what schnitzel is, it's sorta like chicken fried steak. (Of course, in Greg's case, it would be chicken fried chicken.) I believe a schnitzel can be made out of pork meat too. The ones I´ve had was made from pork (Wienerschnitzel) but I guess all kinds of meat will do as long as it´s prepared as a schnitzel... |
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Post by neferetus on Aug 11, 2007 12:21:20 GMT -5
 Tubing on the Comal River in New Braunfels. The shortest river in Texas, the Comal originates from a natural spring in Landa Park and then empties into the Guadalupe River, 2 1/2 miles away. |
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Post by Greg C. on Aug 11, 2007 12:23:37 GMT -5
Looks liek fun! NJ tubing is in a man-made pond lol...
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Post by neferetus on Aug 11, 2007 12:23:48 GMT -5
 The Schlitterbahn in New Braunfels, the largest water park in the nation. Folks come in by car, bus and tram to experience the ultimate in water sports. |
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Post by Greg C. on Aug 11, 2007 12:25:30 GMT -5
I saw it advertised while in San Antonio
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Post by neferetus on Aug 11, 2007 12:30:07 GMT -5
 Eleven miles west of New Braunfels is the Natural Bridge Wildlife Park, when you can go on a safari from the comforts of your own car. Feed is provided to give as treats to the many species of animals you will meet. Sometimes the animals will even stick their heads in the window of your vehicle for the treat. It was a hoot. |
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Post by Greg C. on Aug 11, 2007 13:14:26 GMT -5
Isnt that a beautiful animal!
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Post by seguin on Aug 11, 2007 16:28:43 GMT -5
Indeed it is!
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Post by Cole_blooded on Aug 11, 2007 21:39:56 GMT -5
Was that Mister Ed`s brother,the one in prison? ;D TED COLE....aka....Cole_blooded  |
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Post by seguin on Aug 11, 2007 22:52:32 GMT -5
Was that Mister Ed`s brother,the one in prison? ;D TED COLE....aka....Cole_blooded No-no! It IS Mister Ed! He just forgot to take his Pajamas off...  |
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Post by neferetus on Aug 12, 2007 13:39:11 GMT -5
 The Naeglin Bakery, near Main Plaza, oldest bakery in Texas. (Can you say "struedel"?) |
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