This was the nighttime scene as I walked through Zilker Park in search of my car. A most beautiful evening!
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Hairspray
The Summer Musical at the Zilker Hillside Theater this year is Hairspray. As usual, they do an awesome job. In this one, they sing, dance, fall in love, protest, and end up in jail among other things. Check it out if you find yourself in Austin.
Ronda Rousey
The UFC fights brought everyone out to Bombshells tonight to watch the Main Event. Ronda Rousey did not disappoint – unless you were looking for a fight that would last beyond 34 seconds into the first round. She is simply amazing! It was nice to sit out on the patio and enjoy all the action.
Hiking with Fish II
I met some more friendly fish while hiking a different section of Bull Creek this afternoon. The scenery along this creek hike is beautiful. And as a bonus, if you get too hot, just immerse yourself in the nice, clear water to cool yourself off in the Texas Summer heat.
Bull Creek District Park – Trail Map
Today’s hot hike was launched from Bull Creek District Park in weather beyond 100 degrees Farenheit. I walked a short way along the Inga VanNynatten Memorial Trail, then plunged into Bull Creek and took it as far as the super hot day would allow. Along the way there were plenty of people and their dogs enjoying the cool creek water.
Car Wash Barn
Free car washes in Pflugerville until August 2nd! Yes, there is a new car wash in town and it is called The Car Wash Barn. They have just opened and are offering free car washes for a few more days. Check it out, have some fun going through the barn, and leave with a shiny car and a smile on your face. 🙂
1957
I received this one dollar silver certificate for change. The following happened in 1957.
- Wham-O Company makes the first Frisbee
- Elvis Presley buys Graceland for $100,000 and plays on the Ed Sullivan Show
- Dwight D. Eisenhower inaugurated as President for the second time
- American Bandstand joins the ABC Television Network
- The Soviet Union launches Sputnik 1 and Sputnik 2 (with the first animal to orbit the earth)
- Leave it to Beaver premiers on CBS
- West Side Story premiers on Broadway in New York City
Telescopic Boom Lift
What you have here is your basic JLG Model 660SJ. It has a horizontal outreach of 57 feet, a platform height of 67 feet, and a vertical jib rotation of 130 degrees. Pretty impressive, huh?
Toobin’
One of the best parts of summer around here is to float one of our beautiful rivers. I returned to the San Marcos River and rented my tube from Lions Club Tube Rental and River Shuttle Service. This trip is about an hour long float and ends at a set of rapids. Super fun!
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