If you are thinking about a stay in downtown New Braunfels, here is a neat Bed & Breakfast  you may want to consider. In the next few weeks we will show you some of the things to do and see if you would like to stay in the downtown district of New Braunfels, Texas. This Garden View is welcoming just like the folks here in New Braunfels. The Gerlich-Wagenfeubr Bed & Breakfast, New Braunfels, Texas http://www.nbconservation.org/bandb.htm For more information for renta you can go to this website.   If your moving to New Braunfels, Texas area and should need a home inspector please call Carl Winters, Advanced Inspector, License #3630 (since 1994). Complete Inspection Service, 830-660-0131 06/27/2008

Judi Morgan prompted this blog so here goes...I know I have posted similiar blogs but it's worth another try. Judi mentioned she had shown several houses, one with A/C and the others without. In this Texas heat A/C makes a difference.     *Picture yourself walking into a 90-100 degree house, at 1:30 in the afternoon with no A/C. The next home that is 78 degrees with A /C, Which home would you spend more time evaluating and envisioning yourself living in? Judi said they really liked the one that  had A/C.,,,, I wonder why?          Now, here are some tips to prepare for your inspectot the day he comes to inspect your home.      •1.   Clean the House - Need I say more. Clean & Declutter     2. Be On Time Because the Inspector Will Be Sometimes home inspectors are early. If an inspector ma... 06/19/2008

Please check this out. This is a link to a beautiful model home here at Havenwood.   One of the model homes in Havenwood: http://jacobsinventory.com/host/Havenwood/Havenwoodtour.html   Check out homes and homesites in Havenwood http://s241.photobucket.com/albums/ff298/havenwoodtexas3/?albumview=slideshow   06/12/2008

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I was trying to find a website to look up some information on sprinkler systems. Our grandson came in and said "grandpa have you tried ehow? Try it, if your looking for something specific it may just give you the help to get you going. A Great 'How-To' Website - Called e-how Have you heard of the web site that provides step-by-step how-to information for thousands of common projects, from how to replace a leaky faucet to how to plan a dinner party? It's http://www.ehow.com  I enjoy being able to share Internet sites that I think may be useful and helpful when you are doing some of your do-it-yourself projects. eHow is the world's most popular place to find step-by-step instructions on how to do just about everything.                                               Here is just one Categor... 06/07/2008

Here are some important facts you should know before coming to Canyon Lake, Texas or New Braunfels, Texas. A Great Place to Have Fun and in order to stay safe please follow a few simple RULES. Please check out to keep you and your family safe. The Guadalupe and Comal rivers are fun places to be in the summertime. Just look at the thousands of residents and visitors who hit the water each weekend. For inland boaters, Canyon Lake provides a wide space to head out for water sports, fishing or just a good time.State law requires that children under 13 must wear a personal floatation device on any vessel less than 26-feet long unless it is anchored or tied to the shore. All boats, including canoes and kayaks, must have personal flotation devices or life jackets for every person on board.Trag... 06/01/2008

                                   This is a NEWS BULLETIN posted today from CPSCU.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionOffice of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207    This looks like the calm before the storm There are still some people that say they are going to "ride out" the hurricane or storm. I say "NO" have a plan to leave and don't return until you get the all clear. Don't take any chances. Below is some information for consumers to include a plan for after the StormCPSC Urges Consumers to Prepare for Dangers After the StormWASHINGTON, D.C. - June 1st marks the start of hurricane season. As you put your hurricane plan in place to protect your family and your home, CPSC is urging  consumers to include a plan for after the storm.If a storm knocks out power, consum... 05/29/2008

Seeral weeks ago I mentioned to someone that a wind came up and blew the baby swallows right out the nest. A few days later the "mom" I think it was the same one was back again. Yes, more eggs, more sitting, and here are five new little eggs. Now this nest is a work of art, it is on a lip of a ledge about one inch wide and she worked for days building this nest. Too me she could have found a better and safer place to build this nest; but every year for the last three years a swallow comes and constructs this work of art. Hope you enjoy our pictures. The Mama Barn SwallowThe Mama Barn Swallow This nest is a work of art! There are six subspecies of Barn Swallow, which breed across the Northern Hemisphere. Four are strongly migratory. and their wintering grounds cover much of the Southern ... 05/28/2008

This is Absolutely Awesome. 'Battle Hymn Of The Republic'.  It will send shivers up your spine, put a lump in your throat and put a tear in your eye. This is why we live in one of the greatest country's in the world. We are so proud that we live in this Great Country called the U.S.A. Please remember where we came from, where we are now and envision where we are going. God Bless America!...Thank You to our Military! Fly Your Flag This Memorial Day: Please take a minute to listen to this to the end; you will be Blessed. http://www.greatdanepromilitary.com/Battle%20Hymn/index.htm   Carl Winters, Complete Inspection Service, Serving San Antonio, Texas and Surrounding Counties          Since 1994, 1-800-258-6888 or Cell: 830-660-0131, License #3630 05/24/2008

I thought if you would be going somewhere on that "bird bird" flying high in the sky you might want to read this review. My sister sent this article to me this morning since her husband is getting ready to go to Atlanta he has a severe problem with handling  jet lag. I will give you the entire article to read; it may be worth trying sometime to see if it really works. I have a problem with jet lag and will try next time I fly. Thought I would pass on for your leisure reading. Ceil Skip the pretzels: starving may fend off jet lag By Julie Steenhuysen - Thu May 22, 12:57 PM PDT Provided by: 73% of users found this article helpful. Normally, the body's natural circadian clock in the brain dictates when to wake, eat and sleep, all in response to light. But it seems a second clock takes over... 05/23/2008

                                                  GO SPURS GO! - Game 5 Playing in L.A.    WE ARE TAILGATING TONITE!                                                             San Antonio Spurs vs L.A. Lakers Kobe Bryant vs The Spurs ... Kobe with his quest to be "top dog". * The menu for tonite is "sandwich night" - kinda goes with our Game 1 Expectations - Sandwich in those Lakers from the basket so they won't make the two-pointers and sometimes  three-pointers. Keep those "pointers" for Our Spurs.  *  Each Sandwich Name  Corresponds with a Nickname For The Lakers   The Chicken Sandwich? (the chickens)     The Cheese? (stinky cheese)    The Tuna? (flip-flop when they go cold)     The Bologna (phony boloney)?    The Turkey (or should I say turkey's)    The Hamburger (The Hams)    The ... 05/21/2008

We are in the process of replacing the old screens with SOLAR SCREEN (Charcoal Color) Our house has major problems staying cool in the summer. The air conditioner would run all day and would be hard pressed to cool the back of our house. The back of the house iswhere the afternoon sun comes in, so it just baked my office and the kitchen.  We are using Sun Guard 90 Ultra Sun Block. We are using a Charcoal color, which I was not sure would work, but after re-screening a couple screens it works great. Just sorry we didn't do it before. I also purchased the black splne to match the screen. It was time to do it anyway since my son's little pooch walked right through the screen on the sliding door last weekend. (I wasn't very happy with his pooch and told him not to come back until he could t... 05/20/2008

 We started this list Mother's Day WHEN AFTER DINNER WE SAT AS A FAMILY EXCHANGING MEMORIES                                           DO YOU REMEMBER WHEN Carl remembers when his Grandmother made him this Cowboy Outfit for Christmas. I remember when I played "Pretend". . What a handsome cowboy! Carl's really good memory...His First Car - His Corvette - Those were the days! Remember When WE had dark hair? Feel Free To Add Your Memories To This List All the girls had ugly gym uniforms?   It took five minutes for the TV to warm up? (if you had a TV) Nearly everyone's Mom was at home when the kids got home from school?  Nobody owned a purebred dog? When a quarter was a decent allowance? You'd reach into a muddy gutter for a penny?  Your Mom wore nylons that came in two pieces?  All your mal... 05/19/2008

Motor scooters popular in efforts to save on gas I think Ceil and I are changing our mode of transportation to save fuel: What do ya think?                                                     I solved the problem for all my Texas friends....Vespa Scooters...gas or electric. They are fun and economical, economical is the key to this blog. With a gas 4 stroke gas engine you can go shopping, carry your clients to view homes, use for your inspection and still be able to save money. Vespa Scooters I'm using Vespa as an example because I heard on the news today that "Vespa" sales are skyrocketing. Here is a portion of an article that I read... Today, Vespas, like other motor scooters, are the beneficiaries of the increasing willingness of US consumers to buy motor scooters. Sales of motor sco... 05/17/2008

                              This bench fits perfectly with the Riverwalk Decor                             Just had to add a pretty flower for color.                              All hand sculpured!      You will  see some benches at the San Antonio Riverwalk that Carlos Cortes sculptured. The benches are  concrete made to look like wood bark. The Craft of Faux Bois      Carlos Cortes is a third generation "faux bois" concrete artisan carrying on a family tradition that has its Texas roots in San Antonio, circa 1924. Carlos' great-uncle Dionisio Rodriguez brought this European form of sculpting to the U.S. from Mexico City and taught it to Carlos' father, Maximo Cortes. Carlos designs and builds unique "faux bois" concrete sculptures that fit the smaller garden setting or larger publi... 05/15/2008

                                                                                GAME  7 We have a Special Guest Tonite - The Coyote   - Bring your favorite dessert and beverage! If you are a San Antonio Spurs fan, tonite is a very important game and we as bloggers can support the Spurs from home. Let's all meet and blog along to show our support........Go Spurs Go!......... Go Tim Go!.......Go Tony Go!..........Go Manu Go! "The Spurs would love to turn their Western Conference semifinal playoff series against the Hornets into a battle of attrition between star point guards Tony Parker and Chris Paul. That's because the defending champs believe they have the better supporting cast." This was printed in today's news. What do you thihnk? Let us know who is your favorite Spur player? Who do... 05/11/2008

                                                                 Are You In A Dilemma?Do you have a tendancy to get the card, flowers, perfume...just as you did last year and the year before and the year before?  Maybe some Jewelry, Sunglasses, Tank of Gas, Candy, Singing Cards, New Golf Clubs, New Boat, GPS, New Motorcycle...Oh what a Dilemma...Right?                  I hope you will read some history on Mother's Day, just so you know how and why this special day to honor your loved one was started.   How about A celebratory Mother's Day cookie cake. A little history about Mother's DayMother's Day in the United StatesMain article: Mother's Day (United States), Wikipedia"The United States celebrates Mother's Day on the second Sunday in May. In the United States. Mother's Day was loosely... 05/06/2008

When we got home this evening we had two invitations in the mail announcing Graduation. The invitations got me to thinking (that's dangerous when I get to thinking). Receiving your diploma or license are much the same. The document reflects evidence of your accomplishment. It not only indicates your ability to complete and document your achievements, it portrays you as a unique individual. Whether you are a recent graduate or have already begun your career as a realtor, inspector, mortgage broker, administrative assistant  you have decided your future. Set your goals and do everything in your power to accomplish those goals.  Be consistent, trustworthy, and honest. Strive to reach your goals and treat each and every day as a brand new opportunity. It's time to Celebrate Graduation..CONG... 05/05/2008

I love New Braunfels. Besides enjoying Landa Park and Wurstfest- I have a lot of history there. These are 2 of my early German ancestors: Johanne Heinrich Andreas Breustedt  and  Wilhelmine Caroline DauerBreustedt Kitchen   http://www.9key.com/markers/marker_detail.asp?atlas_number=50910005021858 Andreas Breustedt home    http://www.planetware.com/new-braunfels/museum-of-texas-handmade-furniture-us-tx-nbf.htmHistorical Marker for Bruestedt Homehttp://www.historicmarkers.com/Texas/Comal_County_Texas/Breustedt_House__TX501/ 1858 Andreas Breustedt home  The Texas Museum of Handmade Furniture (aka The Breustedt-Dillen House)     see:   http://www.nbcham.org/visitor/museum_furniture.asp  also http://www.nbheritagevillage.com/ Andreas Breustedt is my German ancestor.  He came to Texas in 1845... 04/30/2008