Traveling with the Longdogs: TRR Rally

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2025-03-23 Granger Lake TX TRR Rally

Our March Texas Ramblin' Roses Rally was held at the Wilson H. Fox Corps of Engineers (COE) park on Granger Lake Near Taylor TX. There are several COE parks around the lake.

The sites were nice, well spaced out and many had trees. The gate was not staffed except on the weekend but there was a gate with a code going into the camping area. The burn ban was lifted so campfires were okay when the wind wasn't blowing.

Ladderball was available for those that wanted to play.

The hostesses rented a group pavilion up on the hill for a whole game afternoon. They put up some tarps along one side to try to cut the strong winds. It was really blowing. Blowing balls into the egg carton was one of the team sports.

Next up was blowing air through a straw to get the ball into the cup.

There was also a game where you had to move a marshmallow from one cup to another by sucking on a straw to create suction.

We also did a treasure hunt in nearby Taylor. There was a list clues for places to find.

We met up with part of the group for lunch.

We also had evening entertainment from Lisa and Rita.

Saturday we went to a Farmers Market. It was really really small.

Not everyone was there for the group picture. Several ladies went to play bingo in nearby Granger but several couldn't tear themselves away in time to make it back.

Harley pulled his bed over in front of the driver's seat. Nobody was going to steal his RV while he was on duty, lol.

2024-06-09 Heart of Texas Country Music Museum

We also toured the Heart of Texas Country Music Museum while we were in Brady. It starts outside with a tour of the bus used by Jim Reeves.

The bus is across the street from the museum and the building next to it was closed so we didn't know where to go until we turned around.

It's a bit smaller and not so fancy as some of the newer models but you can go inside and check it out.

The front has seats for most of the band.

At the back are two sets of bunk beds. In between are two little areas that may have been closets.

Next up, the inside of the museum. even if you aren't into country music, the costumes are beautiful.

There are pictures of the artists who worn the costumes.

I bet you recognize Dolly.

Costumes are designed to grab your eye.

Many of the stars are older country music stars.

Did you grow up with Roy Rogers?

Elvis wasn't really a country singer but this is his bumper car.

Lots of glitz and glamour here. The museum is free but donations are always appreciated. There are regular country music festivals here in Brady in case you are interested. The museum is well worth a trip for everyone.

5-24-2023 Sculpture Prayer garden

Some of us went to take a look at the Coming King Sculpture Garden. It is a religious undertaking but anyone could enjoy the peaceful view of the sculptures and view out over Kerrville from the top of the hill.