Wordless Wednesday...End of Summer... I live in an amazing place that is just plain gorgeous!  Canyon Lake, Texas is a resort community in the heart of the Hill Country.  I wake up every day and look at this lake!  AWESOME!  We went out on the boat to do one last wake board run at the end of September and this is what the lake looked like from the bow of the boat. If you ever find yourself wanting a second home on a beautiful lake in God's country...or you just need to relocate to Central Texas...Call me!  I will come in from wake boarding and show you around! 11/02/2010

ANOTHER "TRASHY" HALLOWEEN IN THE BOOKS! I am a creative artsy fartsy type person and apparently I have raised my child to have a creative mind as well. He has, in general, never wanted to be something "typical" for Halloween...you know the kind of thing that you can run down to WalMart and buy a costume for. One year he wanted to be a crab.  Another year he wanted to be an astronaut.  This year...well...he wanted to be a trash can!  Yes, you read that right!  A trash can!  I was thinking, where in heaven's name will I find that costume???  I would find it on Google!  Yes, it's true!  Google isn't just good for getting good rankings for your AR blog, it is also a treasure trove of fabulous Halloween costume ideas including instructions on how to put it all together. So for $7.97 at WalM... 11/01/2010

HALLOWEENFEST AND MVMS FALL FESTIVAL 2010 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2010 SATTLER, TEXAS AT CANYON LAKE MOUNTAIN VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL 5PM - 8PM Halloweenfest is a safe environment for KIDS of ALL ages to come and "Trick or Treat" at Canyon Lake. The event is controlled by the Comal County Sheriff's Department and the Hill Country REACT Organization.  Local businesses open their doors and don their Halloween best giving Canyon Lake Trick or Treaters the opportunity to have fun in a safe environment. MVMS Fall Festival will be running concurrently at the Mountain Valley Middle School campus in Sattler featuring food, drink and game booths, a "Ghoul School" haunted house, and more.  Come by the Mighty Hawk Band Boosters Funnel Cake Booth and buy a funnel cake to help send our bands to the Lone S... 10/28/2010

Jeani Thomas Richie | EXIT Hill Country Realty | (830) 708-2528 1048 Brook Valley Drive, Canyon Lake, TX Listed By: EXIT Hill Country Realty~Jeani Thomas Richie, Broker~Canyon Lake Texas~TREC Brokers License 0472264 .405 acres Vacant Land offered at $8,000 Lot Size .405 acres DESCRIPTION Affordable Canyon Lake property! Check out this home site on the north side of Canyon Lake not far from Potters Creek Park. .405 acres with lots of trees, lots of level street frontage, easy build site or just bring your manufactured home and set it up here. Enjoy the neighborhood park and pool plus there are many recreation areas within a short drive of this location. Comal ISD schools are always a plus and no city taxes! see additional photos below LOCATION FEATURES - Central Water - Comal ISD School... 10/20/2010

Wordless Wednesday...Friday Night Lights in Texas! I am a Texan and part of being a Texan is living for Friday Night Lights!  What is that those of you not from Texas ask?  It is the glow of the stadium lights throughout Texas on a Friday night during the fall football season.  You can always tell where the next town is by the glow of those lights! Well, this year it's Thursday Night and Friday Night Lights in Texas!  My son Jordan (#89) plays for the Mountain Valley Middle School Hawks and was team captain for the game against Wimberley.  He is pictured above going out to center field for the coin toss pregame.  Yeah, I am just a little bit proud and I love my football...nothing like wearing a hoodie with the mascot of your favorite team, eating frito pie, catching flying t-shirts tha... 10/20/2010

We talk about Localism and neighborhood activities. It is amazing what you see when you're not talking or texting on the phone. Two nice signs waving read me and look what is happening right here at Canyon Lake. Some nice person had made and installed these two signs for everyone coming and going to read. Next time you are sitting and waiting for that red light to turn green, look around and pay attention to what is going on around you.                                              THANK YOU FOR THESE COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS                                                                   (Corner of 3159 and 2673 in front of Super S) This reminded me why I love working, living and inspecting homes here at Canyon Lake TX. We don't need fancy, expensive signs. Simple still gets the job do... 10/18/2010

  CANYON LAKE FOOTBALL SCHEDULES~ONLY THREE GAMES LEFT!!! It's been a fun fall season of Thursday and Friday Night Lights at Canyon Lake!  There is just nothing like football in Texas.  Bring out the blankets, cowbells and get some Frito Pie, because it is time to enjoy some football~Canyon Lake Style! MOUNTAIN VALLEY HAWKS: October 21st: 7th Grade B Team at Boerne 5pm and 7th Grade A Team at Boerne 6:30pm 8th Grade B Team v. Boerne 4:30pm and 8th Grade A Team v. Boerne 5:45pm October 28th: 7th Grade B Team v. Fredericksburg 4:30pm and 7th Grade A Team v. Fredericksburg 5:45pm 8th Grade B Team at Fredericksburg 4:30pm and 8th Grade A Team at Fredericksburg 5:45pm November 4th: 7th Grade B Team at Bandera 5:00pm and 7th Grade A Team at Bandera 6:30pm 8th Grade B Team v. Bandera 4:30pm an... 10/18/2010

Wounded Warriors cool down at Canyon Lake (Another Localism bit of news)                                                        Operation Float a Soldier RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Wounded Warriors and their families now have opportunities throughout the summer to take it easy at Canyon Lake thanks to the efforts of a nonprofit organization and volunteers like Randolph's 559th Flying Training Squadron's Fighting Billygoats. Every other Saturday, groups volunteer their time and resources so Wounded Warriors and their family members can enjoy the day-long picnic. Wounded Warriors at BAMC can sign up for the event at Ft. Sam Houston's Warrior and Family Support Center. The Army provides shuttle bus transportation for the Wounded Warriors and their families to and from the lake. Once... 08/27/2010

                                 Dedicated, Yes Dedicated to our Active Rain Friends and Staff What do you do in the blogosphere when your looking for a service provider? A neighbor recently asked what "blogosphere" really meant. This is what I sent them...Blogosphere From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search The blogosphere is made up of all blogs and their interconnections. The term implies that blogs exist together as a connected community (or as a collection of connected communities) or as a social network in which everyday authors can publish their opinions. Pretty good summarization for older folks that is not familiar with the language. All these connections lead to where you really want to go.                                                               ... 08/12/2010

                                                       Are you old enough to remember this song? School days, school days Dear old Golden Rule days 'Reading and 'riting and 'rithmetic Taught to the tune of the hick'ry stick......This is all I can remember.                                                                First Day of School and Times Well it's getting to be that time of the year. Here is some information that may be helpful for folks already living or will be new to Comal County Texas. 2010-2011 School Year Information for Comal I.S.D.www.comalisd.org First Day of School is Monday, Aug. 23, 2010 Meet the Teacher/Open House Dates & Times School Hours * Meet the Teacher Elementary Schools - 07:45 a.m. to 02:45 p.m.   Secondary Schools - 08:30 a.m. to 03:55 p.m.  Open House -... 08/08/2010

A great place for all water activities, familly fun and enjoyable  sunrises and sunsets.                                                                                  Fishing at Canyon Lake Texas The Guadalupe River is listed as one of the 100 top trout streams in the United States.In addition to fly fishing for rainbow and brown trout on the tail-waters of the Guadalupe River below Canyon Lake, anglers can catch largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, Guadalupe bass, white bass, and the Rio Grande cichlid. We have caught some mighty nice catfish up river from the dam.                                                               A little more about Canyon Lake TX                                                                                      Almost looks like little Colorado with all... 08/08/2010

I know exactly what you are thinking GET'ER FIXED. Well somebody has to talk about it and I guess it's me. This is something most folks don't ever ever ever want to talk about or discuss....until something happens and then it becomes Very Very Very important. It works for you 365/24/7 if you have one. If you don't then need not worry. It's something called SEPTIC. Here's a little blurp of information if you live in Comal County and have a Septic System. Shhhhhhhhhsh I won't say it too loudly.                                                       Simple photo shot -it kinda looks like this                                             Ok there are different type septic systems,Aerobic, Conventional, Hoot, blah blah blah. It will be designed for YOUR specific property. I know you are thinki... 07/27/2010

                                                A little something extra...Weathervanes and Cupolas. We have  been driving around looking at properties for sale and Ceil noticed something something that made us think we should do a blog.                                                                      Weathervanes & Cupolas  You can certainly add beauty to your home and roof. Some can be purchased and some can be custom made. Whether it is custom made or already made this is something that could add to the value and may even help in getting folks through the front door when your home is on the market for sale. It's all about curb appeal. One of these could definitely make your home stand out or maybe one of each. Think unique: Weathervane is unique because it can show the direction ... 07/23/2010

                                                     HAVE YOU EVER FELT YOUR SELF RETURNING FROM YOU VACATION FEELING LIKE YOU CAN CONQUER THE WORLD?           YOU ARE REFRESHED AND ENERGIZED, JUST LIKE THE ENERGIZER BUNNY. YOUR MIND IS FLOODED WITH ALL THE TO DO'S AND YOUR LIST OF GET ORGANIZED, GET INVOLVED....YES YOU GET WHERE I'M GOING WITH THIS.                 YOU FEEL LIKE SUPERMAN OR SUPERWOMAN WITH IDEAS AND ENERGY YOU HAD NOT FELT SINCE YOUR LAST VACATION....BUT THIS TIME IS DIFFERENT...YOUR MIND IS TELLING YOU  TO     GET #1   GET    ORGANIZED SO I CAN SPEND MORE TIME WITH THE FAMILY#2   GET    ON A DIET AND LOOSE THAT WEIGHT#3   GET    FOCUSED AND CONCENTRATE GROWING MY BUSINESS#4   GET    ON THE EXERCISE REGIME (WELL MAYBE THIS SHOULD BE AT THE BOTTOM)#5   GET    ACTIVE IN ... 07/15/2010

The Guadalupe River is 250 miles long and supports some of the finest recreation spots in Central Texas. Take IH35 to Loop 337 (TX 46) and go west from New Braunfels. Now that you know how to get here....read on Breaking News:                          Tubing the Guadalupe is "awesome" and a great vacation spot.                                              One city is getting some national attention   www.Bing.com   (Bings Website) featured floating the Guadalupe River, near New Braunfels, on it's Web site.  Bing was looking for 50 "awesome" vacations in 50 states, and out of all the things to do in Texas, they picked tubing in New Braunfels. Outfitters are extremely busy dropping off and picking up tubers. You can spend the whole day tubing the Guadalupe. You also see folks on rafts an... 07/14/2010

. Look who stopped by for breakfast this morning. Noltice the horns are in velvet. These are Texas Hill Country Deer over here at Canyon Lake. Notice we have green grass since the drought ended. Yhea!                                                   If you find yourself moving into the Canyon Lake area expect to have visitors. Look for native plants as the white tail deer love non-native plants.  If you are buying or building a home please remember to have a home inspection.   Tip: If the existing home has a septic system it is recommended to have the septic pumped before you  purchase. Blog: July 14, 2010 Localism news for Canyon Lake Texas 07/14/2010

Deck Check Safeguards    Home maintenance and Things To Do for 2010. Deck SafetyChecking your deck and doing some sprucing up will help keep you safe. This is the time of the year when folks enjoy friends over for gatherings. It is also when many accidents happen. Decks can collapse from the weight because of support issues that had not been addressed. 1. Rule Number 1 as part of your home inspection yearly maintenance check your decks for safety. 2. Look for insect damage in places where the wood would remain damp. 3. Hammer in any nails that have popped up and tighten any loose fasteners. 4. Replace any nails or fasteners if they look corroded or deteriorated. 5. Always check deck stairs if they appear to be sagging or sway then they need immedite    attention. 6. Check all railings i... 07/13/2010

                                                              Are We Contagious?                                                                                                    Put on a Happy Face and Smile ... IT'S CONTAGIOUS   Smiling is contagious, try it tomorrow. When you're smiling the whole world smiles with you is what I've been told. It beats frowning.   It's true, when you smile it makes you happy and folks around you smile. Wouldn't you rather be with a happy and positive person rather then an old grump?   Now there are full smiles, half smiles, quarter smile, full teeth smile, you name it. Notice how folks smile, sometimes it is forced or maybe spontaneous. Smiles just like laughter will make all the difference in how you mak it through the day.   Keep on smiling; your fr... 07/12/2010

The home inspection should be a priority                                                                                         Add to your list when you're buying a home.                 Things To Do List                                                        Complete Inspection Service Carl Winters License #3630 * 830-660-0131 or 210-494-2257 Your Texas Hill Country Connection http://www.home-inspection4u.com/ realestateinspector@yahoo.com                                                                                          _______________________A home inspection should always be a priority; even if you are well acquainted with the house that you are looking to buy, there can still be problems with it that you can't see.Skimping on the basic preventative steps before you sign a c... 07/12/2010

                                                                                                   At the end of the Rainbow is "your pot of gold"                                                                     Think Smart, Work Smart, and Act Smart  There have been some very sad stories lately. Folks are having a tough time. Some have just given up and gone away which leaves us wondering where they went and what are they doing. You do what you have to do to survive. Here is a few suggestions that may help get back on track. It's worth a try. It will take some work on your part but who's afraid of hard work. Folks in this industry that are successful understands what hard work means. Ya, 24/7.   1.  Have a daily huddle (Have an Agenda - 20 minutes max)   2.  Have a daily plan (Plann... 07/10/2010