Need New Windows?

Marge Foster found a great company to replace her windows. She says she has used other companies in the past with horrible results, but was very pleased with Reinhardt's Glass. It's on 290 near the "Y" and the owner, Ken Poehl lives out near us. I'll post the info in the contractors area on the blog. Thanks for the referral, Marge.

We've added a babysitter/pet sitter list

Check out the list of babysitters or pet sitters. So far only one but I'd be happy to add your young person's info.

Time to plant some of those fall veggies.

September is good for beets, carrots, chard, Chinese cabbage, collards, endive, garlic, kale, kohlrabi, head lettuce, leaf lettuce, mustard, parsley, garden peas, radishes, shallots, summer squash, spinach and turnips. Cilantro is also a good fall crop - it will grow like crazy if watered well.

Now is the time to plant trees for a good over-winter. Some fruit trees need the cold of winter to thrive or product fruit. Just be sure to water them in good so they can develop a root system, and then mulch mulch mulch. I've had great luck with plants from Natural Gardner, but my all time favorite nursery is It's About Thyme located on Manchaca Road, almost in Manchaca.

Deborah and Ron Huffman are Finally Here

Deborah and Ron Huffman have owned the house at 1131 Drifting Wind for a while now and they are finally moving here for good. Deborah has asked for recommendations in the following areas:

banking, dentist, ophthalmologist, doctor and hospital, tree service, fencing, agility trainer for their dog, dog groomer, gym, hanger for their plane, Lutheran or Episcopal church or any other they would feel comfortable with.

Give them a call if you have info that will help - or just to meet the family. They're great.

Ron's phone number is 713-898-0174. Deborah's email is deborahhuffman1@yahoo.com

We've got new Neighbors!

Mary and James Warren and their family just moved into the Preserve - in fact they just moved to Texas. Mary shared some information on her family so we can get to know her better.

The Warren family includes a 17 year old son, Zach (who I got to meet when he returned my dog to us - I was impressed by him. Seems like a great young man!) Zach is a senior and runs cross country at Dripping Springs High School. Senha is turning 13 this month and attends Dripping Springs Middle School. She love track and basketball but is not currently on a team.

Dad James is a Cardiologist (invasive and interventionist) and will be the new Director at the new Seton Hospital in Kyle that opens in October. Mary is a Cardio Vascular Tech (ultrasound of the heart, arteries and veins, cardiac stress tests/treadmills etc.) but is currently a stay-at-home mom.

They have two rescued dogs, Kodiak (or Kodi) - a white Siberian Husky and Archie, a dark brown lab/border collie mix. Both are very friendly.

Mary is always open to Bunco, lunches etc and looks forward to meeting the Ladies of the Preserve - hopefully we can get some activities planned soon. I'll keep you posted.

If you want to update your directories, James and Mary's info is:

home phone: 829-5300 Mary's cell: 719 339-4529 Mary's email address: mwarren6469@gmail.com