We've had a nice week. Went with Ken and Jan to one of our fave eateries on Tuesday for lunch, Shade Tree Grill and had their Reuben special...none better except maybe the ones at Belgian Village in Moline, IL. Finally got the word from the insurance company for the okay to fix the damaged panel above the tires as a result of the blowout in October. So we packed up Wed. evening and left at 7 AM on Thursday am to travel about an hour down to McQueeney Collision. They are the ones who repaired our RV about 2-3 years ago after another blowout. The insurance company had approved their estimate and had good things to say about them, too. So, the repairs are about done and we hope to leave here soon and get on the road.
We ate dinner last night at Clear Springs Restaurant (about 3 miles south of New Braunfels on Hwy 46.) Had eaten there in '04 when we were lounging around after our crash and had forgotten about it.
"The Land on which Clear Springs Restaurant now stands was originally surveyed by James Bowie, a hero of the Alamo, in 1825.
Clear Springs Hall and Store was built in 1873 for storing cotton. At the height of cotton production it was normal to see cotton wagons backed up long distances to be weighed. It was also common for the drivers to spend their waiting time shopping and visiting at the Clear Springs Store.
The store and saloon were the only establishments of their kind for several miles. The dance hall, now the restaurant, provided for community gatherings, such as dances, parties, plays, school functions, and political rallies.
The historical Clear Springs Hall and Store now houses Clear Springs Restaurant which has preserved the historical atmosphere of the structure and the memory of the early German community."
They are famous for their catfish and onion rings. (Our order was about 1/3 this size). They have yummy food and great atmosphere. It is a huge building but is divided up nicely so you don't feel like it is. Decorated with red and white and green and white checked tablecloths and great antiques hanging all over. Great prices, too. We recommend it highly to anyone traveling in this direction.
Hope you all are doing well. Give us a hollar and let us know what's been happening in your lives.
Hugs & love to all! S & J
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