Texas Gold
Beauty | Posted by Jannie on 27 February 2010 @ 3:36 PM 43 Comments
Wednesday after school Kelly and a friend splished and splashed in Barton Springs in the dog area — which come to think of it — was surprisingly devoid of dogs that day. Weird. I guess the fowl had run off all the hounds.
The water was its year ’round 68 degrees, the air temp about 60.
(The whole picture.)
Both girls got soaked, of course, which tends to happen when kids say “I just wanna dip my big toe in.”
On the way back to the car both children expressed apparent dissatisfaction with some form of coldness they seemed to be experiencing. Poor things. The other mom and I, from our dry and cozy state, offered them our sincerest deep condolences.
Later, we all feasted at the Kerby Lane Cafe. For me it was ceasar salad with chicken. And peppermint tea. Yummy!!
Dang, I’m hungry now as I prepare to post this, but I’m at the library and won’t get to a feeding station for at least another 50 minutes. Boo hoo.
Is anybody else hungry??
Y’all have a glorious rest of your weekend!! And life!!
xoxo
On 27 February 2010 at 3:38 pm Jannie said,
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hey, I’m komminting ferst hoo-woo.
– blue bunny wit loves to my jannie
On 27 February 2010 at 4:10 pm tammy said,
What great pics.
On 27 February 2010 at 4:48 pm Lynn said,
The ducks seem tolerant – maybe they are accustomed to little ones splashing about.
Sound like a nice day, Jannie Muffin!
On 27 February 2010 at 5:46 pm Jannie said,
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Hey BB, congrats on snagging the número uno spoto fot your comment! How DID you slip in there so quickly after my posting? You’re just really on the ball!
Tammy!! Just read and commented on your last post. America is waking up. Thanks about the pix, they do look kinda dreamy to
me.
Lynn!! Jannie ate a muffin yesterday! A “morning glory” one from Cinnabon, which wasn’t exactly fresh, but I enjoyed with a “wild” decaf at 3:00 p.m.!! Yes, the ducks were so sweet swimming back and forth. I guess that they know kids often = breadcrumbs.
Happy day!!
xo
On 27 February 2010 at 6:45 pm Davina said,
Jannie, I wish I was there. The sky is so blue and it looks so…. sunny and summery! Ducks are adorable. I love watching them dive; they’re cute with their little bottoms sticking up towards the sky.
On 27 February 2010 at 7:10 pm J.D. Meier said,
Blue skies, warm water, ducks and a touch of sun … too perfect.
I can’t believe how clear that water is — that’s great.
On 27 February 2010 at 7:39 pm Barkaly said,
Tis that warm out? I see some ducks I would love to chase… it’s very snowy out here.
On 27 February 2010 at 7:54 pm Diane AZ said,
The water does look irresistible and everyone looks happy, including the ducks!
On 27 February 2010 at 8:49 pm Talon said,
So fun! Kids and their version of toe dipping – love it!
I wasn’t even a little bit hungry until I read your post, Jannie. Now I’m going to make some tea and have a couple of those Scottish shortbread cookies I have tucked away.
On 27 February 2010 at 8:56 pm TheWeyrd1 said,
I’ve enjoyed breakfast a time or two at Kerby Lane…
On 27 February 2010 at 10:06 pm Jannie said,
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Davina! Barton Springs is a place you can get lost in the beauty of every time you visit. I never tire of it,Zilker Park and the Trail, which are all connected. Ducks are cute indeed, with a wobble-wobble, wobble-wobble…
J. D .!! Barton Springs is known for it’s pristine, ever-flowing water
And roaming gangs of transsexual pigeons. Hey, just checking to see if anyone ’s paying attention to my words here!
Weyrd 1!! Welcome back! My favorite breakfast munchie at Kerby are the whole wheat apple pancakes. The serving is so large I eat off them for 3 days sometimes.
Barks!! Those duckies would love to get you chasing them all up and down the stream. And we did have snow here on Tuesday! A whole inch of it landed. And we pelted snowballs at each other!
Diane AZ, as they say “a good time was had by all”. Indeed!
Talon!! Did you have those cookies! I made pb ones tonight and ate 5 or 6, lost track of my oinkiness. But they were so good, with milk!
On 27 February 2010 at 10:52 pm Talon said,
Oh oh! Now you’ve inspired me. Tomorrow it will be pb cookies (I can taste their melt in your mouth goodness just thinking about them) and milk while watching the Olympic hockey final – yippee!
Now I’m going to get out my old recipe book and make sure I have all the ingredients on hand.
The shortbread cookies were divine! I managed to stop at two…well, the one that broke up into pieces doesn’t really count, does it?
On 28 February 2010 at 12:50 am Adrenalynn said,
Is it that warm over there? Fantastic photos! I want to play in the water too!
On 28 February 2010 at 5:01 am Sarah said,
Hi Jannie,
I love the look of Barton Springs and would definitely have a paddle if I was there! Great photos. Thanks for your visit too!
On 28 February 2010 at 5:11 am SnaggleTooth said,
lovely pics! Very friendly birds-
Did you bring bread or crackers for the ducks?
Toe Dipping is out of the question here this time of year (Frost-bitten-Toe Dipping)! There was snow which melted in the afternoon today.
On 28 February 2010 at 5:26 am Lance said,
There isn’t anything that’s as warm as 68 degrees around here right now! I would jump in too!! Jannie…why didn’t you dip your toes in?????
(and I am hungry now, too…)
On 28 February 2010 at 5:36 am Adam said,
Enjoying your blog. I will also sing for beer and doughnuts, though I may shatter glass doing so. lol Thanks
On 28 February 2010 at 5:59 am shakira said,
Darling, I am doing a tribute for William,
for his 6oth birthday,
come and greet him?
http://justmeshakirack.blogspot.com/2010/02/happy-best-day-william.html
hugs
shakira
On 28 February 2010 at 6:54 am Daisy said,
What a beautiful spot! Great pictures. Looks like a fun way to spend a day. We’ve still got snow everywhere here, so this place looks very inviting. Thank you for visiting and leaving a comment at my blog. Have a nice Sunday.
On 28 February 2010 at 7:19 am Jannie said,
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Talon! I shall break cookies into pieces today and munch them in your honor and rejoice, knowing that I will be spared the calories of full unbroken cookies. Thanks for your wisdom! And enjoy your cookies.
Adrenalynn!! You back again? Whoo-hoo! You always seem to catch me reading and commenting from this iPhone, where I can’t seem to access your comment box from. Oh well, I’ll be on a Real Computer later today! And Kelly and I will both be getting our new laptops in 2 to 4 weeks, as per the prize redemption rules. Yes! !!!!!! Laptops, whoo-hoo. Texas can have warmish days in the winter, but the day before these pix were taken, it snowed an inch here!
Hello, Sarah! Welcome. Thanks for returning the visit and for the comment. I am still thinking about how cute your 2 cats are. You would LOVE Barton Springs!! A very popular spot year’round. Austin has so much beauty to offer.
Snaggle!! Nope, it was kind of an impromptu playdate, so we went to the park ill prepared for bird feeding. And normally the little snack shack where you can buy human food is open but I guess the previous day’s snow shut down the place!
Lance-Character! I thought you were one of those polar bear clubbers. I mean — not clubbing polar bears! I mean part of the club that swims this time of year in Wisconsin. Aren’t you?!?!
Adam!! Hi and welcome. So you are one of those amazing singers whose voice is so strong and perfect it can break glass ?? Amazing!
I wish I could sing like that!
Shakira!! That was a lovely tribute to William’s birthday over there. I bet he’ll appreciate that a lot!
Daisy, lovely Daisy of the lemony-tangerine sunrise surprise and 10 happy things award… welcome and thanks for letting me crash your awesome blog and leave my silliness in your midst. I’m glad you have visited here. You’ll find us quite a harmless but wacky bunch!!
Whoo-hoo!
xoxo
On 28 February 2010 at 10:52 am Zeenat{Positive Provocations} said,
Hi Jannie,
What a beautiful sight to see kids enjoying themselves in the gorgeous water. I felt like jumping into the pic and sploshing and splashing with them
psst…my tummy’s growling too…am running into the kitchen and setting up dinner…yum yum
Much Love,
Z~
On 28 February 2010 at 1:41 pm Mama Zen said,
Fabulous pictures!
And, I’m always hungry.
On 28 February 2010 at 3:57 pm Thomma Lyn said,
What beautiful pictures! *giggling* at “I just want to dip my toe in.” Looks like a delightful time was had by all. Even the ducks!
xoxoxoxo
On 28 February 2010 at 4:10 pm Chris Edgar said,
You’re delaying a trip to the feeding station just for us little readers? You’re the hardest working woman in show business, Jan!
On 28 February 2010 at 5:02 pm Sami - Life, Laughs & Lemmings said,
Love those pics. Great to see Kelly and her friend outdoors and exploring.
On 28 February 2010 at 7:15 pm timethief said,
I really enjoyed my blog visit and especially enjoyed the music videos, although I didn’t have time to listen to all of them. I love singing too. My range is 2 1/2 octaves and I prefer the alto and even contralto “zone” to the soprano range. It would be so cool to sing with you. Thanks so much for sharing your blog with us.
On 28 February 2010 at 11:43 pm Ching Ya said,
How blessed you are, Jannie. Why you have so many exciting, soothing and beautiful scenery to share with us?
I can feel the running water when putting both my feet in the stream — imaginary. That would be perfect to lose the Monday madness. Beautiful pictures, always!
@wchingya
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On 1 March 2010 at 12:58 am shakira said,
Darling, I really want to thank you ,
from the very bottom of my heart,
for coming over to wish William for his birthday tribute.
He was so thrilled and this cannot be done without YOU!
You ROCK!
Have you a great week.
hugs
shakira
On 1 March 2010 at 1:17 am Hilary said,
Hi Jannie – what great pics of Kelly .. gosh just to have the warmth to wander to the bourne, and walk along the cool river bank .. it’s coming I know! Lovely pictures for you all for later .. memories are made of these days ..
The background theme colour is lovely – so bright and cheerful .. I feel brighter and we have sun today – yea!!
Have a great week .. bye .. love to BB .. and you all xxoo from us ..
On 1 March 2010 at 7:01 am Tess The Bold Life said,
Jannie,
The photos remind me of kids at Reed’s Lake with the ducks, bubbles and picnic lunches. I’m cold looking at the photos and yes “I’M HUNGRY! Going to put on the coffee, wake up the hubs and smell the day!
On 1 March 2010 at 7:39 am Jannie said,
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Hey, buddies, I’ll be back here to speak to you all soon!!
xo
On 1 March 2010 at 9:34 am Jeanne said,
Jannie,
YOU ARE HILARIOUS!
“On the way back to the car both children expressed apparent dissatisfaction with some form of coldness they seemed to be experiencing. Poor things. The other mom and I, from our dry and cozy state, offered them our sincerest deep condolences”.
It’s a good thing I wasn’t drinking my iced tea or I would have a sticky keyboard. You literally make me laugh out loud.
Jeanne
On 1 March 2010 at 11:36 am Jannie said,
Hey, back again! What a cooincidence seeing me here.
Zeenat!! Yes, they had a lot of fun (until the cold factor set in.)
Hey, did I make everyone hungry??
Mama Zen! Thanks. How do you stay so slim? You keep yourself constantly hungry on purpose?
Thomma Lyn!! Thanks! I think the ducks had the best time of all, swimming back and forth, playing, having a general ball.
Chris!! Your comment made me laugh! yes, I do suffer for my Funsterment crowd’s every need.
Sami!! Yes, “exploring” was a great word to choose. Shana and Kelly were born adventurers, much to her mom’s and my chagrin sometimes!
Timethief!! How awesome to see you here. I bet wit your also and my soprano we would so shine!! Thanks for listening to some of my tunes. I feel comfortable with 2 vocal octaves.
Ching Ya!! Yes, Austin is so filled with beauty, I feel incredibly lucky each and every day to live here, in “A city within a park!” It’s by far, my favorite city in Texas!!
Shakira!! Ahhhhhh, you are welcome for my little olde visit and wishes to William!
Hilary!! I promise your spring is on it’s way! I had it expedited yesterday — any sings of spring things yet?? So are ya digging my flaming red background?? I did it up especially for John Hoff’s e-book launch today!!
Tess!! You made me Google Reed’s Lake! It seems there are more than one, but I’m sure the one you are speaking of is very beautiful. I hope your day “smells” awesome — but I already know that — you make the most of every minute.
Jeanne!! I know, ain’t I just the picture of ultimate mothering sympathy!?
xoxoxoxoxoxxoxo
On 1 March 2010 at 1:20 pm sheila said,
Just the thought of being in the water in her long pants makes me smile and wish for summer. She’s sucha sweet child.
On 1 March 2010 at 1:37 pm Dot said,
Hungry? Always! So it’s not winter there any more? Wah!
On 1 March 2010 at 3:17 pm Jan said,
oh the joy of being a kid again and hiking up our clothes to dip in. then getting completely wet. love it! is post brought back great memories for me of my own kids back when. i actually tried to do this dipping toes thing the other day at a little pond near our florida digs and my husband commanded me to step away – fast. i forgot about the gators…. eek! i’d like to keep my toes, thank you.
On 1 March 2010 at 7:57 pm Megan "JoyGirl!" Bord said,
Oh that looked like fun! When I was 10 or 11, my best friend and I went to her grandfather’s cabin for a long weekend. He lived on 50 acres of wooded land, and there was a creek with three (3!!) waterfalls that we used to play in. We even camped by ourselves out there one of the nights, dug a pit toilet & everything. (Looking back, I barely recognize that little girl… A PIT TOILET? These days I don’t go anywhere without sanitized hand wipes and running water! Eh, to be young and carefree!)
Anyhow, seeing those pictures reminded me of those beautiful memories. Thank you, Jannie!
On 1 March 2010 at 8:51 pm Jannie said,
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Hey,y’all. How’d you 4 slip in there so sweetly??
Sheila!! Yes, she is sweet, sweet, sweet. 99.99% of the time.
Hey,Dot, it’s still cold at night but we are certainly seeing the first lovely signs of spring, some trees starting to flower.
Sweet Jan! I’ve been thinking about you, Lady! So funny, I think about my buddies whose blogs I’ve been thinking about and then you guys appear here!! My goodness, you be careful withbthose gators, Girl! Have you seen them in the wild there!
Megan! You leave such great comments!! And always have such creative things to say. I think about my own childhood and all wild nature. Swimming in the Bay of Chaleur in late May, only weeks after the ice has bergs have floated off. Sleeping in the barn in summer. Staying out from sunrise, to sunset. Not much hand-washing involved at all!!
xoxoxo
On 2 March 2010 at 11:46 am jingle said,
Ir reminds me of the stream along Zilky Park at Austin, my kids and I used to go there to stay in playground, also walk near the stream, do train ride, I love watching tons of turtles in the river from a bridge…
amazing photos!
On 5 March 2010 at 6:59 am Jannie said,
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Jingle!! Your comment made me laugh. That IS the exact place in Zilker Park you are talking about!!!
On 8 March 2010 at 10:41 am Ben said,
I can’t wait for the weather to get a little bit warmer. I’m a beach bum myself
but rarely have the courage to don the wetsuit in winter months and get out in the waves.
On 8 March 2010 at 11:48 am Jannie said,
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Hey, Ben! great to see you around again. I do love the beach too. I find the ocean the most inspiring place I know. I miss it.
xoxo
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