www.schlitterbahnchristmas.com Come on over to New Braunfels TX and experience the true meaning of Christmas brought to life in music and lights. It's tradition! It's Schlitterbahn New Braunfels for the whole family. Live entertainment, shopping, good food all in one place.            Two new events this year is HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS AND THE GREATEST STORY EVER TOLD.                                           -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------                                           Merry Christmas from Carl & Ceil Winters & Brutus                                      David, Susie, Nicole, Garrett and Colton, Rocko, Carlely, Lacey Winters                                                                 ... 12/04/2009

Don't miss Lost Maples- The leaves are turning 11/18/09 Report: The front that went by on Monday took a lot of Maple leaves off the trees. After they turn any wind or rain is hard on the trees. We did get some near freezing temperatures the last two nights that will complete the turn on the twenty percent of the Maples that haven't turned yet. This will also get the Red Oaks turning and the lacy Oaks should start looking better as well. The East Trl still has the best color and the one mile drive into the Park still looks good. The West Trail is just starting to show some color as the Red Oaks are starting to turn and a few Lacy Oaks looked to be starting. The west Trail should look very good about the first and/or second week of December. The high temperatures are predicted to be in th... 11/18/2009

                                                        How do you know ~~~ without a Home Inspection? When a property is sold in "AS IS" condition , how do you know without a Home Inspection what you are really getting.      It is up to you the Buyer to take action to satisfy yourself that the property is worth the money. it may be well worth your while to consider a Home Inspection. You could possibly end up spending more then you had anticipated. The Question: What is the true condition of the home? It may be worth  to spend a couple hundred dollars (depending on the size of the home) to "know what your getting and if there may be some costly defects or repairs.     One     Example:                                                                                     The Attic The atti... 11/15/2009

My friend Luke hanging out with "Das Schnitzel" at Wurstfest 2009. No, I didn't fly to Germany this weekend. I've spent a lot of time in Germany in the course of my life.  I was there before the Wall came down and have spent months at a time roaming from town to town while I was still a musician.  I actually had designs on being a German teacher at one point in my life.  I still speak and understand some of the language - enough to get me where I need to go. I have a certain love for all things German.  I guess it just rubbed off on me during my time over there.  Some cities are so familiar to me I can point you in the right direction of my favorite restaurants, hotels, and venues.  My love for all things German especially extends to two things: beer and sausage (or Wurst as they are c... 11/08/2009

Speechless Sunday...in tune... Photography by:  Jeani Thomas Richie, copyright 2008 Visit my photography website. My friend Steve warming up for a set at Art on the Loop in New Braunfels, Texas.  This was also my first photography exhibit which was held about a year ago.  Steve is amazingly talented and is working on his degree in the ministry, his wife Renee was my son's fifth grade teacher at NB Christian Academy and they are also clients of mine...today we start their dream home search! 11/08/2009

Willkommen zum WURSTFEST A unique celebration rich in German culture and full of Texas fun!49th annual "Salute to Sausage" - WurstfestOctober 30th through November 8, 2009 in the German heritage center of Texas,NEW BRAUNFELS There is so much to do and so much to eat and drink at Wurstfest you just have to go or you would never believe that so many people could have so much fun in lederhosen.  Over here in Boerne we have a lot of fun at Berges Fest, Father's Day Weekend, but the celebration in New Braunfels eclipses all festivals.  Some of the things you can do besides have some great sausage and beer, not to mention dancing The Chicken Dance are: Visit Sophienburg Museum and check out the handblown German glas ornaments. Tour the Conservation Plaza where they have 19 restored and furnis... 10/30/2009

                                  It's that time again folks. Time to Spur our San Antonio Spurs on to a Victory.                                                                                                                         How about dessert night starting with a Spur Cake                                                                                       In San Antonio at 7:00 P.M.   The San Antonio Spurs released their 2009-2010 schedule.  The SPURS will tip off the season with a home opener on Wednesday, October 28  (tonite) against Chirs Paul, Emeka Okafor and the New Orleans Hornets at 7 p.m on ESPN.                            Not to worry our Spurs are rearing and ready to go against the New Orleans Hornets. Spurs 2009 - 2010 Schedule     For all our Spurs folks in and... 10/28/2009

      From  one that knows, the inside scoop, why folk's love New Braunfel's Texas and Comal County Texas                                                         Information at the end of this blog for Wurstfest                                                                                                 2009 Set on the banks of two rivers just 30 minutes north of San Antonio.  New Braunfels is great for families to enjoy all year. The spring-fed Comal and the swifter Guadalupe, provide tubing and swimming for the entire family. Families for generations have come to this area just for that reason.                                                               Then you have Schlitterbahn. The park is filled with trees and shady picnic areas along the Comal River. It is built in German a... 10/17/2009

 Hl-Nl Swine Flu Town Hall Meeting, Carl's Comal County Bulletin Board Blog News Update Ceil just  found out about this so we are passing this on in case you missed it. H1N1 Town Hall Meeting-Oct. 8th. A quick reminder that this Thursday evening, state, regional, and local health authorities will team up for a town hall meeting focusing on the H1-N1 Swine Flu strain, and efforts underway to protect the population from a widespread outbreak. That town hall meeting is set for this Thursday evening, from 6 to 7:30 at the McKenna Events Center on West San Antonio Street. Here's what County officials say will be on tap during that meeting: - Learn how Comal County civic, business, religious, public health, public schools, emergency management, and government entities have taken steps to prep... 10/06/2009

Willkommen zum WURSTFEST!  October 30 - November 8 (2009) New Braunfels, Texas                                                                                                It's time to make your plan to attend the 2009 Wurstfest in New Braunfels Texas                                                   The next BIG happening in NB is Wurstfest!                                  A nine day salute to sausage (and beer and saukraut and german heritage!) & Fun Join us for the 49th annual "Salute to Sausage" - Wurstfest  in New Braunels Texas www.wurstfest.com                                      Willkommen zum WURSTFEST!                                        Nine Days of Food, Fun, Singing, Dancing & Good German Tradition                                                                      ... 10/05/2009

This morning we woke up to lightening, thunder and tons of rain!  South Texas needs this rain desperately.  My son and I jumped in the car so I could run to the office to pick up the last bit of a project that I am working on (yes, a REALTORS job is never done). This is what we ran into!  p.s. No we didn't cross like some stupid guy that risked the Fire Departments' Crew and truck at another crossing that we passed! Standing so close to something so powerful was interesting.  You could hear the rush of the water flowing over the road and into the "DRY" creek.  Watch out for mother nature!             10/04/2009

Vintage Oaks, New Braunfels, Texas ~ Get your Grape Stomp on ~     This year I participated in the 2nd annual Vintage Oaks Grape Stomp!  Vintage Oaks  is a great community located in New Braunfels, Texas right off of Hwy 46 between Hwy 337 in New Braunfels and 281North in Bulverde.   It's a big shabang!  There are all kinds of vendors out there, Builders showing their models, Dry Comal Creek is one of the main sponsors (and runs the actual stomp itself) as well as wine tasting, dancing, food and more food (tons of local restaurants showing off their favorites!)   So, when it comes around next year make sure that you join in on the fun at the Vintage Oaks, New Braunfels, Texas ~ Get your Grape Stomp on ~     My friend Kathy and I decided to be in the competition (10 other stomper teams) ... 09/28/2009

and the winner is...US!!! This past weekend marked the 116th annual Comal County Fair and as long time residents of Comal County, attending the fair is always part of our end of summer plan.  A few years back my son and I, who are both into photography began entering the Comal County Fair photography contest and this year was no different. and the winner is...US!!! This year my son Jordan entered a photo of the sun rise over Mexico from Big Bend on his Spring Break backpacking trip with the Boy Scouts titled "Border Sunrise" and he took 3rd place in his age division (12-18).  Below is his entry.  This year I entered a photo of a seagull that I took on our annual pilgrimage to the Texas Riviera (Mustang Island) titled "Reflection" and took 1st place in the adult division.  Below is my en... 09/28/2009

2009 Comal County Fair in New Braunfels Texas Today we are headed out to the Comal County Fair Parade in New Braunfels Texas.  We attend this event every year, but this year is particularly special because my son who plays trombone in the Mountain Valley Middle School Mighty Hawk Band and this is his first parade to march in.  Jordan made Honors Band this year which is the highest level band one can make in middle school.  So we will gather along San Antonio Street in New Braunfels this morning for the annual Comal County Fair Parade. The Comal County Fair is held every September and is usually a hot experience in terms of weather, but this year our community was blessed with cooler temperatures for fair week.  After a long scorching summer of drought, we enter fair time with milder tem... 09/24/2009

Wordless Wednesday...Panther Canyon Trail in New Braunfels, Texas. In the middle of New Braunfels, Texas is a park...Landa Park.  In the middle of Landa Park, is a nature trail...Panther Canyon.  This is one of the bridges in New Braunfels, Texas...in Landa Park...that leads to Panther Canyon. Photo by:  Jeani Thomas Richie, Copyright 2008. 09/22/2009

  Can you guess what this is at Canyon Lake Texas? Old Cliche's in the Rain...A Sight  for Sore Eyes                                                                                                                                   Old Cliché's                                                                         Raining, Cats, Dogs and Pitchforks                                                                    Raining Fish and Frogs                                                         Raining Dogs and Cats                                         Raining Toad Stranglers                               Raining by the Bucket                                          Look what we woke up to this morning at Canyon Lake, Texas Old Cliche's in the Rain...A Sight for Sore Eyes Get out the r... 09/22/2009

 It's spreading like a cancer...in New Braunfels & throughout the county-by Ceil Winters It's spreading like a cancer...in New Braunfels & throughout the county-by Ceil Winters  Robbery in New Braunfels at a local bakery and they did't even take donuts. What we've seen happen in the past year across this country deserves all of our attention. Have you noticed every time you turn on the radio or television the first thing you hear and see is another robbery? Your home, a convenience store, a bank, someone walking out from shopping at the mall. And now in our little town of New Braunfels Texas someone robbed the local bakery. In talking with some of our neighbors they think it is the economy.  Some think it is a combination of the economy and drugs. Is this the way it is going to be from ... 09/17/2009

9-12-2009  I've been watching some television today as I was curious to see the Tea Party and March to Washington D.C.  9-13-09 I didn't post yesterday's blog so I'm adding to it with this paragraph. This past year has been difficult for all of us. We have seen unemployment rise, and as I type this continue to rise at an alarming rate, home values go down and the stock market in disarray. Americans voicing their opinion over the deficit and costly healthcare proposals. Congress arguing amongst themselves. This is just an example of some of the things we see and hear on a daily basis. If I were a drinking person it would drive me to drink.                                                                What are we going to do?     These are my personal thoughts as I watched some of the T... 09/13/2009

                Is this the right time for another program?                                                                              Where have I been? I keep seeing this on the web but haven't paid much attention until today when I clicked on several advertisement.OK encouraging folks to return to school; that is good. But......why should we the tax payer pay for this? They say the country is almost bankrupt. In my opinion I don't think this is the time to start another program.                                           President Obama will give you $2,500 a year to go to schoolThe Obama administration's stimulus bill is designed to get the economy moving again. However, you may not know that most of the bill's $70 billion for education will go to low- to middle-income individuals.... 09/09/2009

                                     New Braunfels Fire Dept. to hold ceremony September 10, 2009 The public is invited to join the New Braunfels Fire Department in recognizing a year of achievements at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Civic Center.             Come support your N.B.F.D.                                   They are always there for us seven days a week... twenty-four hours a day... three hundred sixty five days a year. They protect our property and  serve our community in many ways.                                                                       Thank You to our New Braunfels Fire Department 09/09/2009