2026-4-22 Lake Buchanan Day 2 and 3

I arrived at the rally on Monday but drove home on Tuesday afternoon to be there when my husband finished his last radiation treatment for prostrate cancer. So I missed a few things before I got back on Wednesday afternoon. Rita and Olivia entertained.

Jimmie and Rita were very serious about this puzzle.

They brought in some extra help from Franki and Emma.

Deb led a craft group making eyeglass holders out of pot holders. Lots of glue guns at work.

Olivia got extra creative and made a really cute purse out of three pot holders.

I arrived back at the end of the craft session but in time to join the group listening to Olivia and Rita.

It was a very relaxing evening.
 

2024-9-27 TRR Rally at Lake Buchanan RV Resort

I made the long trek from Inks Lake State Park to Lake Buchanan RV Resort about noon on Monday. It was about an 8 mile trip, lol. We had several Texas Ramblin' Roses annual meetings here when this resort used to be called Big Chief RV Resort.

It was really nice to find that they have been able to eradicate for the most part the horrible goathead burs that were like hard sharp spiky horrors that made you want to leave your poor pets home. The sites are mostly pull throughs and pretty level but the one I was in should have been reserved for someone without a drivers side slide as the oleander bushes made me park over to the passenger side of the site and made stepping off my step an uphill inconvenience especially for Harley..

The hill country scenery was beautiful.

They have a small but very nice pool and hot tub.

The sunsets were spectacular.

There were 3 other Phoenix Cruisers there for the rally along with other motorhomes, trailers, 5th wheels, and truck campers.

Another beautiful sunset over Lake Buchanan.

Our rallies have lots of different things to do. These ladies were enjoying a Tex Mex meal

The Left, Right, Center game was in play here.

Five of our group toured the Texas Longhorn Cavern State Park nearby. 52 steps down and 52 steps up are a challenge.

Quite a few of us did the Vanishing Texas River Cruise. The lake is down 16 feet due to drought but that is up from 30 feet down a few weeks ago. It made for a steep decent to the boat dock.

The water was beautiful, sunny with a slight breeze.

The scenery is beautiful but with the lake so far down we were unable to go up the river. My first trip years ago, we went up the rive and saw eagles.

The boat had an enclosed lower deck.

And an open deck where most of us opted to ride.

Mexican Train is another popular game at rallies.

This was an interesting game somewhat like Simon Says but you had to touch body parts or grab the cup between you and your partner.

It was lively!

There were 4 winners who each got a trophy cup with a candy bar.

It was a fun rally but I missed you Elaine. No more cruises when rallies are scheduled!

 

"Main Street Bethelem" in Burnet TX.

Sunday night a number of us drove into Burnet TX for a unique experience. Every year for the past 27 years, the First Baptist Church has sponsored "Main street Bethlehem". Regardless of your religious beliefs, it's a special experience. We arrived near the downtown square which was beautifully lit up. We found out that this is where the end of the line was. Altogether, the line was about 6 blocks long.

It was beautiful.

We waited in line a long time, a very long time...….over an hour and a half. They did have a place where those who couldn't stand that long could wait and their friends could come and get them once they got closer. I finally had to do that after an hour in line. The village is there year around but during the event, each little building or alcove is manned by actors.

The camels didn't come out very well but they are live animals.

Daily life is pictured in great detail.

Some of the actors are children.

There were crowds of people inside the village but I tried to get photos without them showing.

The final scene before we left was the manger in the stable.

I'm not sure I would do this again because of the extremely long standing wait which is even longer on Friday or Saturday night but I'm really glad I held out to see it.  I definitely had a hard time with my hip the next day.  It is a very popular event which only goes on two weekends in December.